I Don t Want to Get Hurt, So I ll Max Out My Defense

Chapter 856: Chapter 857 The Team Following Li Xiaobai
 

Sunset Forest was filled with the rolling thunder, and the earth trembled as though heaven and earth were splitting apart with resounding booms.

Li Xiaobai rode an ancient war chariot, speeding wildly with golden flowing light racing through the forest, startling demonic beasts into scattering in all directions, while several cultivators from the Demon Path flew weightlessly, closely following behind him.

In the forest, they weren’t the only cultivators heading to the Enforcement Team’s branch. At this moment, deep within the forest, many cultivators were battling demonic beasts. These were all cultivators taking shortcuts to the branch, being stopped by the frenzied demonic beasts, unable to advance an inch.

“Boom!”

The golden war chariot flashed by, crushing all the demonic beasts in front of everyone, and then continued to gallop towards the distance without slowing down.

The cultivators were dumbfounded, and before they could react, the war chariot had already gone far away.

“Who is this big shot, to have so easily wiped out the entire horde of demonic beasts?”

“The war chariot owner has a Sin Value of two hundred thousand; without a doubt, he’s a big shot from our Demon Path!”

“That’s not necessarily true. It could also be a righteous expert who’s registered with the Enforcement Team. This person’s strength is simply defying the heavens. That Earth Immortal Realm demonic beast had me completely on the defensive, but it couldn’t withstand a single move from him. Too strong!”

“It seems like there is a team following behind the war chariot owner? Eh, isn’t that Brother Chen from the Five Poison Cult? Are you also heading to the Enforcement Team’s branch?”

“I recognize that sister as well. She’s the little junior sister, Jiaojiao, from the Five Poison Cult. Why is she chasing after the big shot too?”

The cultivators revealed expressions of surprise as they recognized the leading young man closely following the golden war chariot.

“What are you all standing around for? The big shot is clearing the way; hurry up and follow. If you’re late, you’ll miss the branch’s assessment!”

Li Chen looked at the crowd and scolded, his feet not stopping as he swiftly passed by.

“Exactly, don’t say I didn’t take care of you guys. If you miss this opportunity, there won’t be another chance. Hesitate, and you’ll lose out!”

The twin-tailed girl also said.

“Holy crap, is that really the case?”

“Hurry up and follow. Hold onto the big shot’s coattails, or he’ll be gone without a trace if you’re late!”

The cultivators suddenly realized the truth; indeed, with the big shot killing his way through in front, the demonic beasts were scattering in all directions. Wasn’t this the perfect opportunity? If they could just keep up with the big shot, they would be able to leave the Sunset Mountain Forest effortlessly!

In an instant, numerous cultivators sprang into the air within the forest, closely chasing after the golden war chariot and the silhouette of that young man.

Along the way, many cultivators were rescued and thus joined the team, and even those who hadn’t encountered danger were surprised by the spectacle and spontaneously joined the marching team. The crowd grew and grew, eventually forming a massive and orderly procession.

On the golden ancient war chariot, Li Xiaobai was completely dumbfounded. He was just driving the chariot to the branch while passing through the forest. Why had so many cultivators spontaneously gathered behind him? The number was already near a hundred, and the team was still expanding, appearing mighty and powerful.

“Could it be that my fame has spread across the entire Eastern Continent, to have such a multitude of followers? Or is it simply that they are attracted to my handsome face?”

Li Xiaobai touched his face and looked at the drum beside him, a thought crossing his mind. He had never used the drum since he obtained the war chariot. He picked up a small mallet and lightly struck the drum.

“Thump!”

The muffled sound was not loud, but it carried great penetrating power, and waves of pale golden ripples spread out toward the crowd behind him.

Those enveloped by the drum sound felt their blood boil, and all their pains, even the fatigue from travel, were swept away. The Immortal Yuan in their Dantians flowed on its own, endlessly. Their Primordial Spirits were invigorated, as if they possessed endless energy.

“The boss is banging the drum! What kind of drum is this, that merely hearing its sound makes my blood boil with excitement!”

“This is a great boon bestowed by the boss. I feel like I have endless strength in my body, and right now I just want to run with all my might!”

“This is a grand opportunity. I knew the boss had noticed our presence. As long as we follow him, we can reap benefits!”

“Damn! I feel invincible. Even if the Heavenly King himself showed up, I’d dare to clash with him!”

“Brother, keep your cool!”

The cultivators were invigorated, roaring continuously, following the golden chariot with uniform strides, their emitted auras even starting to heat up.

Li Xiaobai marveled internally. He hadn’t expected the small battle drum to be so powerful, capable of resonating with so many cultivators, stimulating their blood Qi—it was a war artifact!

Upon striking it again, the Blood Qi inside the cultivators surged even more fiercely and violently. Some of the weaker cultivators even showed signs of regression, as if reverting to ancestral forms, continually closing the distance with the chariot. Li Xiaobai dared not strike it a third time. He put the small mallet back in its place, realizing that the drum and mallet on the chariot were meant to stimulate the cultivators’ potential. He had to grasp the right measure; if he accidentally overstimulated them, it could lead to irreversible dangers.

As the chariot steadily advanced, the cultivators’ hearts were tossed by stormy seas. There was a moment when they felt they had broken through their limits, shattering their shackles to reach an unprecedented height, and all this was thanks to Li Xiaobai.

“Thanks to the boss’s grace, I briefly touched the threshold of the Earth Immortal Realm. From now on, my cultivation will be unshackled, and everything will fall into place naturally!”

“Me too. That surge of Blood Qi broke through all the bottlenecks in my body. Right now, I feel my Dantian and veins are unobstructed, making cultivation twice as effective with half the effort!”

“I really liked that feeling just now, boss, I want more!”

As the effects of the drum’s sound faded, the cultivators were reluctant to leave. The sensation of their deeply stirred Blood Qi was addictive, and despite the considerable side effects on their bodies at the moment, they still couldn’t get enough. If they could experience it again, even if it meant sustaining serious injuries, they would accept it.

Li Xiaobai shook his head with a smile, not expecting the drum’s effect to be so beneficial and also capable of helping others break through their constraints. He decided that later on, it could be tried out on the disciples of the Second Peak.

The chariot continued forward, leading a group of cultivators out of the Sunset Forest and onto the official road.

The passing cultivators were anxious and fearful, quickly retreating to the sides, not understanding which force was making such a move—a terrifying golden chariot along with a throng of over a hundred cultivators, heading straight for the branch headquarters.

On their way, they passed many villages. Li Xiaobai didn’t hesitate at all. He drove straight through, taking the shortest distance. Many bandits in the midst of looting were terrified, believing a certain Immortal Sect had come to wipe them out. They knelt on the spot, begging the immortals for forgiveness and swearing they would never commit theft again.

There were also many cultivators who plucked up the courage to ask those following the chariot: “May I ask which force you belong to, and who is that great boss ahead?”

“You don’t even know Li Xiaobai? Are you really from our Cultivation World?”

“Go back and start all over!”

They scoffed at such ignorance. After experiencing the baptism of the drum sound, they now felt a peculiar sense of superiority following behind the boss.

“Um, where is Boss Li heading to?”

“How should I know? How could we predict the boss’s movements?”

“Then why are you all running after him?”

“I don’t know either. Everyone is running, so we run too. Ahead is the ultimate wild boss—why not run if there’s nothing to lose!”

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