The four True Immortal experts blocked the arrows shot at them, then resumed their pursuit of Lin Lianzhou.
However, the next moment, those six long arrows reappeared, launching another assault against them.
The four True Immortal experts had no choice but to mobilize again to defend themselves.
With their strength, they could withstand these six arrows, but they dared not ignore them completely, for if these arrows struck their bodies, they would inflict damage!
Covered by Ye Yunfei's efforts, Lin Lianzhou fled at full speed. A moment later, he finally managed to open a considerable distance from the four True Immortal experts and let out a sigh of relief.
"After him!"
The four True Immortal experts were unwilling to let Lin Lianzhou escape just like that and gave chase doggedly from behind. However, Ye Yunfei continuously used the Soul-Locking Bow to interfere with them, severely hampering their speed.
"Young man, thank you for your assistance!"
Not long after, Lin Lianzhou arrived at Ye Yunfei's position, saying gratefully.
"Senior, there's no need for formalities. It was you who aided me first just now," Ye Yunfei replied.
"With your methods, I reckon you wouldn't have been in trouble even if I hadn't intervened," Lin Lianzhou said with a smile.
As he spoke, he scrutinized Ye Yunfei. The more he looked, the more he realized this young man before him was no simple individual, and he couldn't help but inwardly praise him.
"Those few fellows are about to catch up. Let's leave this place first!"
Just at that moment, Lin Lianzhou noticed the four True Immortal experts closing in from behind. His expression shifted slightly as he spoke. Then, with a sweep of his sleeve, he lifted Ye Yunfei, activated his movement technique, and swiftly headed into the distance.
Before Lin Lianzhou's arrival, Ye Yunfei had already stowed away the Soul-Locking Bow. This was one of Ye Yunfei's strongest aces up his sleeve; unless necessary, he wouldn't casually reveal it to others.
Lin Lianzhou carried Ye Yunfei along at high speed. After a short while, they arrived within a remote mountain range, plunged into an underground palace hidden by multiple layers of Formations, and stepped onto an ancient teleportation formation to leave directly.
In the next moment, Ye Yunfei found himself teleported away from Beidou Continent.
Half a day later.
Lin Lianzhou brought Ye Yunfei to a desolate expanse of chaotic void.
"We've finally shaken off those four fellows," Lin Lianzhou said, exhaling in relief.
"Damnit! Lin Lianzhou managed to escape even under these circumstances!" Huang Qiang and the three Dark Faction True Immortal experts, after chasing for the better part of a day, could no longer sense Lin Lianzhou's aura. They were incensed with frustration, speaking through gritted teeth.
"Senior, are your injuries severe?" Ye Yunfei, sensing Lin Lianzhou's aura, detected he was wounded and thus asked.
"Nothing major. They'll recover with some recuperation," Lin Lianzhou replied.
"Elder Lin! You're alright!"
At this moment, Ye Yunfei summoned Yan Xiaoquan and the other three from the Phantom Tower. The moment Yan Xiaoquan saw Lin Lianzhou, she cried out in pleasant surprise.
"Yes, I'm fine. It was Ye Yunfei who saved me," Lin Lianzhou nodded, answering with a smile.
Hearing Lin Lianzhou's words, Yan Xiaoquan and the other three cast astonished looks at Ye Yunfei. They never imagined Ye Yunfei could actually rescue Lin Lianzhou! His opponents were two Advanced True Immortals and two Perfected True Immortals!
"It seems this guy definitely still has trump cards we don't know about!" Yan Xiaoquan shot a glance at Ye Yunfei with her beautiful eyes, thinking to herself.
"Elder Lin, since Mo Qi and Huang Qiang have both betrayed us, doesn't that mean the location of our previous training base is exposed?" Yan Xiaoquan suddenly asked.
"Yes. That base's location has been compromised. Three days ago, a large group of Dark Faction experts suddenly stormed that base. Many members of our Light Faction fell in battle. The remaining members have all evacuated. That base has been abandoned," Lin Lianzhou nodded, his expression tinged with sorrow.
"Elder Lin, Huang Qiang was originally an elder of the base. Even he has betrayed us. How are we supposed to identify the loyal ones when we encounter other seniors of our faction in the future?" Wu Tianyu suddenly asked.
"From now on, if you encounter any experts of our Light Faction, you must be cautious. Because our faction has produced many traitors, and I don't know who else might be one. So, starting now, don't trust anyone lightly," Lin Lianzhou thought for a moment before saying slowly.
Even so, Yan Xiaoquan and the others were all juniors. When encountering senior experts of the Light Faction, they not only had to be respectful but also had to obey their commands. It would be very difficult to discern whether the other party was a traitor. Lin Lianzhou, of course, understood this as well.
"Let's do this. From now on, you five will mainly communicate with me, and I will relay orders to you. Here are communication jade slips I personally crafted. Each of you take one," Lin Lianzhou took out five jade slips and handed them to Ye Yunfei and the others.
"Elder Lin, why are there so many traitors in our Light Faction?" Zhou Ye asked.
"In the last World-Destroying War, our Light Faction was defeated and suffered heavy casualties. One very important reason for that was the emergence of many traitors. Some traitors lay low until the war erupted, then suddenly turned on their own people on the battlefield, causing devastating losses to our Light Faction. Our Light Faction was formed in ancient times by the alliance of many different forces from across the three thousand worlds to oppose the Dark Faction. Its membership is quite complex, with members having different identities, backgrounds, and origins, making it easy for traitors to emerge," Lin Lianzhou answered, his expression somewhat angry.
"Of course, another reason our Light Faction has so many traitors is that the Dark Faction excels at winning people over. Before the last World-Destroying War broke out, the Dark Faction spent vast resources secretly recruiting a number of our Light Faction members," Lin Lianzhou added.
"Elder Lin, during this period, the Dark Faction has also been secretly trying to recruit our Light Faction members. I've been approached several times by Dark Faction experts inviting me to join them, with very enticing rewards," Ye Yunfei spoke up.
"I know. In fact, I've also been approached by the Dark Faction, with similarly attractive offers. However, I flew into a rage and killed the Dark Faction expert who came to recruit me. The Dark Faction is not only powerful overall, but also employs dirty tactics, stopping at nothing. They are a formidable opponent," Lin Lianzhou said with a bitter smile.
"Elder Lin, does our team's mission continue then?" Yan Xiaoquan asked.
"It continues. Our Light Faction is short-handed. If we can locate those missing experts from before, it would be a great help. This task can only be accomplished by you juniors," Lin Lianzhou said.
"Tell me, what did you gain from entering that ancient battlefield within Beidou Continent?" Lin Lianzhou asked.
"Ye Yunfei, you know the most. You should tell him," Yan Xiaoquan looked at Ye Yunfei and said.
Once they entered that ancient battlefield, this five-person squad had essentially been led by Ye Yunfei.
"Alright, I'll explain," Ye Yunfei nodded.
Ye Yunfei then gave a general overview of the situation within the ancient battlefield of Beidou Continent.
"Elder Wu Fa, Elder Zhen Fa, Tan Feng, Yan Hu... So, they all fell in battle within that ancient battlefield," Lin Lianzhou murmured softly, a trace of sorrow in his voice.
"Elder Lin, Elder Zhen Fa said if his main body is still alive, the most likely place it entered is the Colorless Abyss. We intend to go to the Colorless Abyss to investigate," Yan Xiaoquan said.
"You want to go to the Colorless Abyss? That place is a bit peculiar," Lin Lianzhou was taken aback for a moment before replying.