They had been lying in wait on the outskirts for a long time, but no target appeared.
Fortunately, they had prepared ample supplies before setting out, so they would not starve or die of thirst.
During this time, they noticed a special herb growing in the cracks of the rocks.
After testing it with the venom-detecting Sharp-Horned Deer, Wu Qi confirmed that it was a type of poison.
Moreover, while keeping watch, they had seen carriages transporting this poisonous herb.
He did not know the carriage's final destination, but since it was being transported by wagon, these poisonous herbs would eventually end up in Spirit Hall's hands.
He also guessed that if someone drew a transportation mission, it would likely involve escorting such carriages safely to a designated location.
But why was Spirit Hall harvesting poison here?
From what he knew, Spirit Hall did not seem to use poison in the future.
Time passed in the blink of an eye, more than twenty days went by.
Wu Qi's survival mission only required him to stay alive here for one month. His task was nearly complete.
On the other hand, Chang Kong had only collected three yellow badges so far. Reaching ten yellow badges or obtaining a single purple badge still seemed far off.
As time continued to slip away, Chang Kong grew increasingly restless.
"Brother Wu, should we sneak into the city and assassinate Wang Tong?"
Waiting here indefinitely was not a solution. In nearly a month, they had only managed to catch two lone Spirit Elders. If this continued, once the other Spirit Elders caught wind of it, they would certainly stop acting alone.
Wu Qi raised a hand. "At times like this, we must be even more patient."
According to the address Han Ming had provided, they could indeed find Wang Tong in the city.
But the Black Widow would not let them off. If Wang Tong joined forces with her, they would be in an even worse position.
For now, to avoid falling into danger, the best course was to do nothing and quietly wait for prey to take the bait.
Two more days passed in a flash.
Wu Qi's survival mission was complete, yet he did not abandon Chang Kong. Instead, he continued waiting.
Perseverance paid off. Today, their target finally appeared.
From time to time, Spirit Hall exiled criminals to this place.
Within their line of sight was a middle-aged man who looked newly arrived. His eyes scanned the surroundings cautiously, his expression tense and restrained.
The man did not release any Spirit Power aura, so with Wu Qi's current strength, he could not determine the exact level of his Spirit Power.
But he could be certain the man's strength was above Level 33.
Yellow badges were also part of their objective. Since they had encountered him, there was no reason to let him go.
Wu Qi lightly tapped Chang Kong's shoulder and raised a brow. "Move."
This was not their first time cooperating. Chang Kong would take the lead to test the opponent's strength, and Wu Qi would deliver the decisive blow.
"Second Spirit Skill, Coiling Dragon Strike!"
Chang Kong hurled his Coiling Dragon Staff at tremendous speed and force toward the man.
The man remained highly alert. Sensing the sudden attack, he reacted immediately.
Bending backward at the waist, he narrowly avoided the incoming staff. In the next instant, his Gray Wolf Martial Soul appeared. His face turned ferocious, fangs bared.
Yellow, yellow, yellow, purple four Spirit Rings rose beneath his feet.
"Spirit Ancestor!"
Chang Kong's expression froze for a moment, then turned into wild delight.
After waiting so long, a Spirit Ancestor had finally appeared and he was acting alone. They were not without a chance to kill him.
Against a Spirit Ancestor with such strong vigilance, a sneak attack was meaningless.
Wu Qi spread his Luan wings and descended beside Chang Kong.
The two stood shoulder to shoulder, battle intent surging.
"A Spirit Elder and a Spirit Grandmaster dare to ambush me? Are you joking?" The man's face darkened.
If this were outside, he would not take them seriously. But this was Death Canyon, a paradise for criminals.
Nothing here could be judged by common sense.
He did not know what gave them confidence. Combined with his unfamiliarity with the surroundings, he did not dare act rashly.
Chang Kong sneered and gestured arrogantly around them. "Hand over the purple badge, and we'll spare your life. Otherwise, don't blame us for being ruthless!"
When he had been exiled to Death Canyon, the man had received a purple badge from Spirit Hall.
He did not know the purpose of badges other than the gold badge. But on the way here, he had seen people fighting over them and knew they were important.
A Spirit Elder and a Spirit Grandmaster trying to rob him? What a joke.
Moreover, after carefully sensing his surroundings with his Martial Soul, he detected no one hiding nearby.
There were only two possibilities. Either there truly was no one else nearby, or there was a stronger figure concealed.
If it was the latter, he was doomed anyway. If he had to die, dragging them down with him would not be so bad.
With that thought, the man bared his teeth. "Just two brats smelling of milk. Do you really think I'm easy prey?"
"First Spirit Skill, Wolf Speed."
His speed surged dramatically. In an instant, he charged straight toward them.
The Azure Luan Martial Soul was extremely sensitive to air currents. In addition, with the soul tool gifted by Azure Luan Douluo, the flow of air was visualized before Wu Qi's eyes.
No matter how fast the man moved, it was not teleportation. Through the movement of the air, Wu Qi could easily determine his position.
Reacting instantly, Wu Qi kicked Chang Kong aside and shot upward at high speed. The Crane Cloud Wings and Luan wings stacked together, making his speed almost unbelievable.
After missing his first strike, the man decisively gave up on Wu Qi, who held the advantage in the air, and instead targeted Chang Kong.
Recovering quickly, Chang Kong extended his hand and pulled back the Coiling Dragon Staff.
Facing a Spirit Ancestor, he knew he was no match. But the honor of the QianGu clan could not be tarnished.
"First Spirit Skill, Coiling Dragon Blaze!"
A layer of flames wrapped around the Coiling Dragon Staff, and its power surged.
The Gray Wolf Martial Soul sniffed the air and actually sensed a trace of danger.
Chang Kong was only a Spirit Grandmaster. The source of danger was not his strength. It was, the man suddenly looked up and saw Wu Qi gliding down toward him in a diving posture.
Plunging rapidly from high altitude, the momentum of that descent could not be underestimated.
Relying on his speed advantage, the man tried to withdraw. But the Azure Luan Martial Soul had already locked onto him. There was no escape.
With that in mind, his third Spirit Ring lit up.
"Third Spirit Skill, Rending Claw!"
Sharp wolf claws extended from his hands as he slashed forward with full force.
At the moment of collision, Wu Qi suddenly altered his posture. Using his sharpened wings, he twisted sideways and cut toward the opponent.
Clang!
The sharpened Crane Cloud Wings collided with the wolf claws. The powerful impact forced the man backward.
Instead of anger, a ferocious grin spread across his face.
Under normal circumstances, once a flying Spirit Master used a high-speed charge, they would have to land to disperse the force.
And once grounded, what was a bird-type Martial Soul other than a chicken on the ground? How could it be his opponent?
Just as he prepared to strike with full force, Wu Qi's body defied common sense and rose into the air once again.
The man's expression turned cold. Realizing something, killing intent flashed in his eyes. "To achieve this through your Martial Soul alone, your Martial Soul is no ordinary one!"
"You're so eager to kill me. It seems I'm part of your trial mission. I'm right, aren't I two trial participants?"
Judging from the strength of their Martial Souls and their age, it was not hard to deduce their identities.
Wu Qi clicked his tongue, his expression turning icy. "This world has no need for clever people. So you have to die."
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