Yi Han noticed the meaningful smile on Wang Chong's face, and his heart skipped a beat, a bad feeling washing over him.
This person must also be chased by a demonic beast, attempting to shift the blame onto him!
In an instant, Yi Han's figure faltered, abruptly stopping, and he quickly turned around.
At the same time, Wang Chong also halted his steps, turning around with a grave expression.
Their eyes met, and the air seemed to freeze, a chilling intent flashing in each other's eyes.
The roars were like rolling thunder, growing closer and closer.
Accompanied by the Purple Scale Python's hissing, it was enough to make one's hair stand on end.
The two tacitly agreed, swiftly turning their heads to look behind them.
Yi Han saw a python winding its way towards him in the distance behind him.
Although the python's body was not as thick as his waist, its purple scales gleamed with a cold light in the dimness, making it clear that it would be extremely difficult to deal with.
This was a first-order demonic beast, the Purple Scale Python.
Wang Chong also saw the Flame Armor Bear behind him, the giant bear exuding a powerful beastly aura, causing him to frown deeply.
The two beasts seemed to sense each other, and slowed down almost simultaneously.
For a moment, the atmosphere was strange and oppressive.
After a brief silence, Wang Chong took the lead in breaking the deadlock, a mocking arc appearing on his lips: "Brother Yi, I didn't expect your skill in shifting the blame has become even more refined."
"Tit for tat," Yi Han also sneered, then said in a deep voice: "Brother Wang, I'm afraid we are in a desperate situation today. Why not join forces temporarily to defend against the demonic beasts, what do you say?"
Wang Chong gripped the long saber in his hand, the blade faintly gleaming with a cold light, and said in a deep voice: "With demonic beasts before us, we should naturally help each other in the same boat."
"Very good!" A hint of determination flashed in Yi Han's eyes, "You and I can swear an oath here to help each other, slay the demonic beasts together, and complete the mission."
Wang Chong's expression tightened, his palm facing the sky, his expression solemn and respectful, and he said resolutely: "I, Wang Chong, swear to share weal and woe with Brother Yi, and will never betray this oath."
Yi Han also held his palm towards the sky, his voice firm and powerful: "I, Yi Han, swear to advance and retreat together with Brother Wang, and will not betray this oath either!"
Although he had made an oath, Yi Han knew in his heart that this was just an expedient measure in a time of crisis.
Yi Han sneered inwardly, this oath was just a temporary constraint, and after repelling the demonic beasts, there would inevitably be another round of open and secret struggles.
Wang Chong had the same thought, the look in his eyes towards Yi Han concealing vigilance and calculation.
Although Yi Han was no match for him before, now that they have both broken through to the first level of Qi Refining.
He didn't have much confidence in dealing with Yi Han.
"I wonder if Brother Yi has a strategy to deal with the enemy?" Wang Chong glanced at the Flame Armor Bear approaching step by step behind him, his face as heavy as frost.
Yi Han narrowed his eyes slightly, a gleam of light flashing in them, and said in a deep voice: "The Purple Scale Python that Brother Wang attracted seems to be more troublesome. Why don't we try our best first to see if we can repel this bear, and then make plans."
"Okay, let's do it!" Wang Chong shouted in a low voice, holding his saber and charging forward with an unstoppable momentum, but his steps faltered slightly, not really attacking with all his strength.
Yi Han naturally understood the deep meaning behind this, and immediately swept towards Wang Chong's direction.
The two were about a zhang apart, like two black lightning bolts, killing towards the Flame Armor Bear.
The Flame Armor Bear seemed to be provoked by the two's provocation, and suddenly let out a violent roar that shook the surroundings, accelerating towards the two.
And the Purple Scale Python behind him also seemed to be stimulated, like a purple lightning bolt, flying over rapidly.
For a time, a great battle between man and beast was about to break out.
Yi Han and Wang Chong exchanged glances, their hearts connected.
Yi Han attacked towards the left, while Wang Chong attacked towards the right.
In an instant, the two fought with the giant bear.
Yi Han's eyes were like lightning, avoiding the bear's sharp claws, and slashing his sword at the opponent's ankle.
"Clang!"
With a loud noise, like metal colliding, Yi Han's long sword could not break through the bear's outer armor.
Seeing this, Yi Han looked astonished.
Of course, he did not inject spiritual power into the sword.
His spiritual power was already mostly consumed, so naturally he didn't want to reveal his strength too early.
With such a strong enemy, it was best to let Wang Chong take the lead.
To deplete his mana, and after dealing with the demonic beast, then kill him.
Even if it doesn't work out at that time, it wouldn't be because his own mana is consumed too much, and be in a passive position.
But then, he was really stunned.
He saw Wang Chong's knife slash on the bear's arm, also making a "clang" sound, failing to break through the scales.
Yi Han frowned, thinking to himself.
Could it be that Wang Chong has not mastered the use of spiritual power?
Or has he not discovered the special features of the weapon?
Or is he deliberately hiding his strength like himself?
He glanced at Wang Chong's face without showing any expression, and saw the other party cast a doubtful look.
With the other party's temperament, it was most likely the third situation.
Yi Han was secretly vigilant, but still planned to continue to pretend to be stupid.
The big bear's claws waved again, Yi Han's figure flashed, avoiding it like a ghost, and attacked with his sword again.
Wang Chong also slashed with his knife, also narrowly avoiding it.
He saw Yi Han's actions in his eyes, and was equally puzzled.
He didn't know if Yi Han was doing it on purpose, or if his strength was too weak?
He was previously thrown into the forest by the yellow-robed disciple, and there was also a girl traveling with him.
The two traveled together, looking for materials together.
But before they had gone far, they encountered the Purple Scale Python.
After a great battle, he consumed most of his mana.
Even if he poured spiritual power into the knife, he could only barely break through the Purple Scale Python's scales.
And that girl did not master the method of using spiritual power, and he was almost single-handedly supporting her.
Seeing that he was no match, Wang Chong directly killed the girl and threw her to the Purple Scale Python, trying to escape.
But unexpectedly, the Purple Scale Python continued to chase after swallowing the girl.
Helpless, he fled to this valley, but unexpectedly met Yi Han.
He was overjoyed and wanted to lead the snake to Yi Han.
Unexpectedly, Yi Han was also being chased by the bear.
At this moment, although he had sworn to cooperate with Yi Han, Wang Chong knew in his heart that Yi Han was by no means a good person.
In his eyes, Yi Han was a scheming villain.
Although he had some tricks, how could he escape his eyes?
When cooperating with such a person, one must be extra careful.
Not only must he deal with the demonic beasts, but he must also be constantly vigilant against the other party's arrows.
Of course, he also planned to let Yi Han fight the giant bear with all his strength first, consume his mana, and after repelling the giant bear, he would secretly eliminate Yi Han after injuring the Purple Scale Python, killing three birds with one stone.
But now, Yi Han seemed to be fighting hard, but he did not use spiritual power, which made Wang Chong very puzzled, and he couldn't figure out Yi Han's thoughts for a while.
However, he did not plan to reveal the truth that his mana was mostly consumed, and continued to feign.
Since then, the two fought hard, but secretly harbored evil intentions.
After a few rounds, although they were not injured, they failed to repel the Flame Armor Bear, but missed the opportunity.
In the blink of an eye, the Purple Scale Python had arrived.
The two beasts were side by side, the Flame Armor Bear on the left, and the Purple Scale Python on the right, launching an attack together.
Yi Han and Wang Chong suddenly fell into a passive and bitter battle, having to use their minds for three purposes, and were beaten back repeatedly, each suffering injuries.
