Chapter 14 Facing Directly
"Coincidence? Or are they targeting us?"
Wang Ba and Jiang Yi's expressions were incredibly grave.
The crisis seemed to have appeared right before their eyes!
But even before they encountered the Guantao Realm, the talismans they set along the way had already been triggered as a warning.
Cang Fuzi's warning was also right before them.
Wang Ba was aware of this, yet had no means to address it.
Fanming was already flying with all its might. Since they began their wandering, apart from a few days' stop at the Guantao Realm, they've scarcely paused for a moment.
Even so, they were still caught up by these Innate Divine Demons and World Eaters, which could only be attributed to the non-combat situation.
The speed of the World Eaters was faster than theirs!
But it was meaningless to talk about this.
The World Eaters wouldn't care if you felt wronged; having embarked on this path, weakness was the original sin.
"Go!"
Without a moment's hesitation, Wang Ba immediately maneuvered Fanming, swiftly flying downward along the Wind Disaster Area!
Of course, the so-called downward direction was only relative.
In the entire Realm Sea, there was no distinction between up, down, left, or right.
Fanming also sensed danger, let out a screech, and exerted all its strength while carrying the Little Cang World.
Its wings beat frequently, dancing like the Sky Dome!
Silently and effortlessly, its speed dramatically increased!
In an instant, it widened the gap with the black river.
Fanming's sudden movement seemed to alarm the black river as well, and though it was too far to discern its changes, from an outward view, the speed of the black river abruptly increased!
It surged like black waves.
Seeing this scene, Wang Ba and Jiang Yi lost any hope.
"Indeed, it's targeting us!"
"But with such a distance, how did they know we were here?"
This question had no answer, but the answer was no longer important; escaping was the most crucial matter now.
The speed of this black river was clearly a bit faster than Fanming!
Though only slightly faster, given enough time, they would inevitably be caught by this group of World Eaters!
Jiang Yi's expression was anxious, and sensing Fanming's speed change, Ji Ying, Liang Wuji, and others hurriedly came over.
Even Ling Weizi, who was in the midst of crafting the Hanging Talisman, put down his work and gravely fell onto the high platform.
"Deputy Sect Master, what's happened? What's going on?"
As soon as they landed, Ji Ying and Liang Wuji noticed the unprecedented solemn and oppressive atmosphere on Wang Ba's face and urgently inquired.
Wang Ba did not answer, his eyes showing a contemplative look as if thinking rapidly about something.
Seeing this, Ji Ying, Liang Wuji, and Ling Weizi could only look helplessly at Jiang Yi.
"Senior Jiang."
Jiang Yi said no more, directly pointing outside the transparent Realm Membrane:
"The group of World Eaters we encountered earlier... they have caught up!"
"What?!"
Ji Ying, Liang Wuji, and others were all shocked, hastily looking outside.
Indeed, they saw an ominous shadow like a black wave surging toward them from the Outer Realm.
Though far away, the slowly enlarging shadow gave them an abrupt sense of impending doom!
"They really caught up!"
"How did they find us?"
"This speed... no! We probably can't escape!"
"Can Fanming go any faster?"
"This should already be the fastest!"
Ji Ying and others' faces turned somber.
As they spoke, more Divinity Transformation cultivators sensed something was wrong and hurried over.
Hearing the conversation among the others, Qi Yan, who had just arrived, displayed a cold expression and took the lead to say:
"In that case, we'll go out and block them, give Fanming time!"
"You?"
Ji Ying, Liang Wuji, and Ling Weizi couldn't help but glance at Qi Yan, secretly shaking their heads.
This guy lacked the capability yet had an audacious spirit; mere early-stage Divinity Transformation cultivator, facing these World Eaters, would probably die instantly, not to mention gaining time, but rather offer the World Eaters a treat.
Wang Ba also snapped back, frowned at the suggestion:
"We're not at the end yet, why say such things."
Hearing Wang Ba's words, everyone's spirits were lifted.
Ji Ying hurried forward, looking pleasantly surprised:
"Do you have a way?"
Wang Ba said nothing, just gazed into the distance, shaking his head slightly.
For a moment, everyone couldn't understand his intent.
But there was no time for more thought, as Fanming sped rapidly, the dark Realm Sea below had also swiftly expanded in the eyes of the onlookers!
Very soon, however, Wang Ba couldn't help but scowl.
Their expressions changed immediately.
Outside the transparent Realm Membrane, small shadows gradually appeared in their vision!
"There are some below too!"
Jiang Yi couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice.
The shadows quickly enlarged and in an instant transformed into a multitude of Hanging Stones floating in the Void!
As these Hanging Stones rapidly filled their vision, the faint outlines of World Eaters looming upon them became vaguely visible.
Wang Ba's face was as stern as water, watching from the void, ordering Fanming:
"Charge through!"
'Screech!'
Fanming's wings flapped rapidly.
Swoosh——
Its silhouette sped past a Hanging Stone!
Moments later, a group of not many four to five Class V World Eaters abruptly rushed out from the cluster of Hanging Stones, sensing the scent of the Little Cang World, they quickly chased after it.
Despite Fanming being burdened by the Little Cang World and restricted in speed, it wasn't something these Class IV and V World Eaters could match, and in the blink of an eye, they were left behind!
However, before they could rejoice, in the next instant, a huge stone that had been obscured by a previous Hanging Stone drifted right towards them!