Fang Hao’s figure turned into a blurry green shadow within the dark, winding ruins passage, pushing his speed to the limit.

He combined the subtlety of Divine Spirit Steps with the profoundness of Shrinking the Ground to an Inch, appearing to traverse space with every step and leaving a trail of faint afterimages behind him.

However, the two auras behind him were like maggots on a tarsal bone; not only were they not shaken off, but they were rapidly closing in!

Especially the crimson rainbow transformed by Blazing Evil Immortal Master; the scorching aura almost ignited the air in the passage, and the furious murderous intent, like a tangible wave, crashed against Fang Hao’s mind in successive surges.

"Little bastard! Let’s see where you can run to! Once I catch you, I will definitely extract your soul and refine your spirit, leaving you unable to live and unable to die!"

Blazing Evil Immortal Master’s roar echoed in the passage, shaking the stone walls until they rustled.

Further away, Gloomy Dove Immortal Master’s aura was like a cold venomous snake, spreading silently and carrying a heart-palpitating sense of being locked on; he was clearly employing some kind of tracking secret technique.

Pressure! The immense pressure almost suffocated Fang Hao.

The joint pursuit of two Late Golden Core Stage Cultivators was definitely one of the most terrifying nightmares a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator could imagine.

While fleeing for his life, Fang Hao’s brain was running at high speed, calmly analyzing the currently almost hopeless situation.

"golden puppet... a Nascent Soul Level golden puppet is the only variable."

Fang Hao’s thoughts raced, "Previously, Blazing Evil alone was clearly no match for the golden puppet and even got injured. Why are they so confident in chasing now that they are working together? Do they have a way to deal with the golden puppet?"

This question hung over his heart like a dark cloud.

The Chiyang Sect was not a small sect; it had a long Legacy and countless experts within it. Perhaps they really did have some secret technique or combined attack method to restrain Puppets?

If the golden puppet was restrained, he would truly be dead with no chance of survival.

"I cannot pin all my hopes on the golden puppet..."

Fang Hao took a deep breath, his eyes becoming sharp, "I must actively create opportunities; I cannot just keep running away! This ruins passage is intricate and complex; perhaps... I can use the environment!"

A bold and risky plan gradually took shape in his mind.

Instead of being chased until exhausted and eventually forced to fight, it would be better to choose a favorable terrain, take the initiative, and catch the opponent off guard!

Even if the golden puppet was truly restrained, he had to severely injure one person before they could unleash their methods! Only by doing this would he have a sliver of a chance of survival!

The risk was immense! If he failed, or if the chosen terrain was disadvantageous, it would mean total destruction.

But Fang Hao’s Dao Heart had long been tempered to be incredibly resilient on the edge of life and death time and time again.

The more desperate the situation, the more one must seek victory through danger!

He immediately changed his strategy, no longer fleeing in a straight line, but began consciously choosing side paths, spreading his Divine Sense to the limit, and operating his Clear Spring Spirit Eyes to the maximum to find an ideal location.

Soon, he locked onto a place.

It was the end of a dead-end passage; the space was relatively open, but on three sides were hard, special stone walls with some vague, ancient Restriction patterns remaining. Although most had lost their effectiveness, the material was extraordinary and should be able to withstand the aftermath of a Golden Core level battle to a certain extent.

More importantly, the terrain here restricted the two opponents from launching their most effective joint siege simultaneously, so he could concentrate his power to deal with one person first!

"This is the place!"

A flash of determination crossed Fang Hao’s eyes; his figure abruptly turned into that passage, rushed to the end, suddenly stopped, turned around, and faced the way he came. His aura instantly adjusted, shifting from extreme movement to extreme stillness, like a sharp sword about to be drawn from its scabbard.

He quickly took out several Formation Flags and a Formation Plate, his hands dancing like butterflies flitting through flowers, and at the fastest speed, he set up a simple Small Five Elements Inversion Formation and a Fog Illusion Formation around him.

The Formation was crude, not intended to injure the enemy, but only to serve as a distraction, to confuse, and to buy a fleeting moment of time during the initial stage of the battle.

At the same time, he communicated with the chaos pill furnace within his Dantian, attempting to draw out a faint trace of Chaos Qi to cover his entire body, concealing his own aura to the maximum extent and simulating fluctuations similar to the surrounding rocks. His entire person seemed to be on the verge of merging with the stone wall, preparing to launch a thunderous strike.

Completing all of this took only a short two or three breaths of time.

In the distance of the passage, the crimson rainbow had arrived!

"Hmm? Not running anymore? Do you know you are at a dead end?"

Blazing Evil Immortal Master’s figure appeared at the entrance of the passage; seeing Fang Hao standing quietly at the end, he was stunned for a moment, then a cruel, hideous grin appeared on his face.

He did not rush up immediately but vigilantly scanned his surroundings, probing with his Divine Sense, worried about a trap.

After all, Fang Hao’s previous Formation methods had left a deep impression on him.

It was this momentary hesitation that gave Fang Hao a precious opportunity!

"Now! golden puppet, come out!"

Fang Hao roared in his heart, his storage ring flashed with light, and the three-zhang-tall dark golden puppet—the golden puppet—descended with a boom like a god of war, blocking in front of Fang Hao!

The Nascent Soul Level pressure was released without reservation, instantly filling the entire end of the passage!

"There really is an ambush! Junior Brother Gloomy Dove, come quickly!"

Blazing Evil Immortal Master’s expression changed, but he was not overly panicked; instead, he shouted loudly, calling for the Gloomy Dove Immortal Master behind him.

At the same time, he formed hand Seals, and the flames around his body surged, transforming into a ferocious fire Dragon, roaring as it charged toward the golden puppet, attempting to seize the initiative and entangle the golden puppet.

However, Fang Hao’s target was not him at all! Or rather, the primary target was not him!

Just as the golden puppet appeared and attracted all of Blazing Evil Immortal Master’s attention, Fang Hao moved! 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

He unleashed his already prepared Shrinking the Ground to an Inch to the limit; his figure was like a ghost. He did not move forward, but rather, borrowing the cover of the golden puppet’s massive body and the faint mist generated by the Fog Illusion Formation, he moved at an unbelievable angle, hugging the side wall of the passage, and silently swept in the opposite direction, aiming directly at the Gloomy Dove Immortal Master who had just arrived at the entrance of the passage and was preparing to form a pincer movement with Blazing Evil!

Capture the ringleader first? No, it was to avoid the strong and strike the weak! Cut off his wings first!

Fang Hao knew well that Blazing Evil had a fiery temper and a fierce fighting style, making him relatively easy to predict.

While the Gloomy Dove Immortal Master’s aura was cold, his methods were devious, and he posed a greater threat; he had to be dealt with or severely injured first! Eliminate this potential "restraining" factor!

"Star Shattering Finger—Void Tempering!"

Fang Hao poured all his spiritual power, especially that trace of Chaos Qi, into this finger without reservation!

The finger force was condensed to the limit, silent and soundless, yet as fast as lightning, stabbing directly at the Gloomy Dove Immortal Master’s Dantian Qi Sea!

This finger contained his insights into the power of space, striving to pierce through all defenses!

The Gloomy Dove Immortal Master never expected that Fang Hao, a Foundation Establishment Middle Stage Cultivator, would not only fail to rely on the Puppet to hold his ground while facing the desperate situation of being besieged by two Late Golden Core Stage experts, but would actually dare to take the initiative to attack, and the target was himself!

He also never expected that Fang Hao’s speed and concealment methods would be so bizarre, actually deceiving most of his Divine Sense perception!

In his haste, the Gloomy Dove Immortal Master only had time to urge his protective spiritual light to the limit and dodge to the side!

"Puchi!"

Although the finger force was weakened by more than half by the protective spiritual light and failed to directly pierce the Dantian, it still struck the Gloomy Dove Immortal Master heavily on his lower right chest!

A strange power containing the Chaos Concept instantly penetrated into his body, crazily destroying his Meridians!

"Ah!" The Gloomy Dove Immortal Master let out a shrill scream, his body shook violently, a mouthful of blood sprayed out wildly, and his aura instantly withered by a large margin!

He was both shocked and furious, his eyes filled with disbelief and resentment!

He was injured! And not lightly! He had been successfully ambushed by a Foundation Establishment Middle Stage junior!

Meanwhile, at the end of the passage, the golden puppet had already smashed the Blazing Evil Immortal Master’s fire Dragon with one punch, and the massive forging hammer, carrying destructive power, smashed down toward Blazing Evil’s head!

Blazing Evil had to deal with it with all his might, unable to support the Gloomy Dove for the moment.

Fang Hao, having succeeded with one strike, did not stop at all; he unfolded his Divine Spirit Steps again and instantly retreated behind the golden puppet, his face pale, gasping for breath.

That strike just now had almost drained most of his spiritual power, especially the mobilization of Chaos Qi, which was a huge burden.

But the effect was significant! The Gloomy Dove Immortal Master was seriously injured, and his combat power was greatly reduced!

The absolute disadvantage of two against one was instantly reversed into the golden puppet having the upper hand against Blazing Evil, while Fang Hao only needed to face an injured Gloomy Dove for the time being!

"Little animal! I want you dead!"

The Gloomy Dove Immortal Master appeared like a mad demon, disregarding his injuries, and sacrificed a pitch-black snake-shaped Flying Sword, which, carrying monstrous resentment, turned into a black light and shot toward Fang Hao!

Although he was injured, his foundation as a Late Golden Core Stage Cultivator remained, and this strike, filled with fury, was still terrifying!

Fang Hao’s eyes were cold; while rapidly dodging, he urged the Small Five Elements Inversion Formation to interfere with the Flying Sword’s trajectory, and at the same time, his hands flicked repeatedly, and Dividing Light Sword Shadow whistled out, not seeking to injure the enemy, but only to delay.

"Blazing Evil! What are you waiting for! Use that thing!"

The Gloomy Dove Immortal Master, while attacking crazily, roared at Blazing Evil.

Blazing Evil Immortal Master was forced into a flurry by the golden puppet; upon hearing this, a trace of ruthlessness and heart-pain flashed in his eyes. He suddenly took out a crimson-red Talisman from his bosom, on which was drawn a lifelike Three-Legged Golden Crow!

"Nascent Soul Talisman Treasure—Golden Crow Burning Heaven Talisman! Break for me!"

Blazing Evil Immortal Master sprayed a mouthful of his essence blood onto the Talisman; the Talisman instantly ignited, transforming into a huge, phantom image of a Three-Legged Golden Crow emitting a terrifying high temperature. It let out a cry that could pierce metal and crack stone, and with the momentum to burn everything in the eight wildernesses, it pounced toward the golden puppet!

This was their greatest reliance for daring to pursue together! A precious Talisman Treasure that had sealed the power of a single strike from a Nascent Soul Cultivator.

Crisis, once again descended instantly. And it was even more dangerous than before!