All the 2nd-rank Elite Warrior realm cultivators felt indignant in their hearts, but they couldn't do anything since the baldy looked like a very strong person. Even if the bunch of them grouped up together, they would only be lambs for him to slaughter.

"I won't join this exploration anymore. Farewell."

"Me too. I don't want to use my life to exchange for the unknowns. I might as well return to Green Wood City."

A few of the 2nd-rank Elite Warriors voiced out their thoughts. None of them wanted to be the cannon fodder, so they could only choose to leave. Who would want to trade their lives for something uncertain? Not to mention that the mysterious cave might be very dangerous.

Everyone frowned when they heard those low-level cultivators speak, but none of them stopped them from leaving.

Just then...

"Did I give you guys the permission to leave?" The bald man's face darkened as he glanced at those low-level cultivators in disdain. He was a 7th-rank Emperor realm expert, so he didn't really take them seriously.

After hearing his cold words, those low-level cultivators who initially wanted to leave suddenly stopped in their tracks. They could not help but look at the bald man in fear while holding their weapons tightly.

When he saw their actions, the bald man chuckled in derision. "Friends, please lead the way while I'm still in a good mood."

His threatening words reverberated within the minds of everyone, making them feel slightly anxious. The only thing that consoled them was the fact that this bald man appeared to be a lone cultivator. However, their vigilance towards this bald man still heightened considerably.

"Sir, this is the territory of Greeb Wood City! No one can force us if we want to leave!"

"That's right! You may be strong, but do you have the guts to ignore Green Wood City's rules?"

The bald man became enraged when he heard their dissatisfied voices. He then sneered at them. "Rules? Do you think I care about some measly rules? Since you guys are tired of living, there's no use in keeping you alive anymore!"

After saying those words, the bald man pounced towards the low-level cultivators and raised his fists in midair causing a violent fluctuation in the surroundings.

His abrupt attack surprised everyone around and they didn't even have the chance to stop him.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

And just like that, the bald man started his killing spree without even a look of hesitation in his pair of dark obsidian-like eyes that seemed to contain a trace of cruelty in his already brutal visage.

Those 2nd-rank Elite Warriors didn't even last after a single blow from him before their bodies burst into smithereens. Blood and broken bones scattered on the grassy field, painting a crimson color in this beautiful greenery.

The bald man's eyes flashed with a flicker of savagery as he killed those low-level cultivators, while the other warriors could only look on in surprise. No one even dared to offer help to those pitiful cultivators since everyone was scared witless at this man's cruel nature.

"You're a demon! Stop! The City Lord of Green Wood City strictly forbids killing within his territory! If this is known by him, you'd surely be punished by him!" A middle-aged man with rough facial features glanced fearfully at the bald man's face as he grabbed his bleeding left shoulder which no longer had an arm attached to it. He grimaced in pain and his complexion was already pale. If not for him being a 2nd-rank Elite Warrior, he would have already passed out from the severe loss of blood.

"Friend, hold back your anger. We can talk this out, so there is no need for this unnecessary killing. Just give me some face here, how about it?" A voice echoed in a distance, stunning the bald man. He was surprised that someone was actually brave enough to stop him from killing, but when he saw the owner of the voice, his killing intent died down almost instantly.

Walking towards the bald man was a towering figure with bulging and refined muscles. His head was covered by long wavy red hair and there was also a tinge of coldness in his pair of eyes. If Jiu Shen was here, he would surely recognize this man since this was none other than Hu Xiandao who formerly only had one arm but had fortunately regrown his severed limb with the help of Jiu Shen's Body Reforging Heaven Pill.

Currently, Hu Xiandao was already an expert at the early stage of the 8th-rank Divine realm in terms of physical body strength, and his aura which had weathered through countless bloody battles in the violent and dreary Mythos Wildlands unconsciously gushed out of his body.

The bald man immediately let out a warm smile when he saw Hu Xiandao stepping out for those low-level cultivators. He could not see through Hu Xiandao's exact level of strength, but he could still somehow sense his overpowering and oppressive aura. With this, he no longer dared to continue his madness and abruptly stopped his killing spree.

"Since this friend has spoken, I will of course take a step back, but these bastards will have to lead the way for us inside the cave." The bald man smiled at Hu Xiandao as he cupped his fists at the latter to show his respect.

Hu Xiandao nodded his head at his greeting but he frowned when he heard the bald man's words. "Friend, although letting them lead the way inside is indeed a good idea, but I don't like using the lives of other people to get what I desire." Hu Xiandao shook his head calmly and glanced at the low-level cultivators.

"Leave. This place isn't something that the likes of you could casually enter. Only death awaits you inside."

After hearing Hu Xiandao's clear warning, the low-level cultivators no longer hesitated and left one by one after offering their heartfelt thanks to him. They also didn't forget to glare at the bald man before they left the place.

The bald man felt somewhat humiliated for having been disregarded by Hu Xiandao. In all his life, he had never been treated like this, so he was truly furious in his heart. However, he was wary of Hu Xiandao's power so he didn't dare act rashly, and he could only force out a crooked smile.

"Friend, may I have the honor of knowing your name?" The bald man asked while hiding his displeasure inside his heart.

Hu Xiandao fixed his gaze on him and replied in a cold tone. "Hu Xiandao." After telling him his name, Hu Xiandao turned around and went back to his spot.

The bald man's eyes flickered with rage after seeing Hu Xiandao's attitude, but he forcefully pressed down his anger and coldly snorted.

Hu Xiandao sighed as he looked at the bloody remains of those who died. At first, he didn't want to help them, but after seeing their unswerving will and pitiful faces, Hu Xiandao's gentle nature immediately kicked in. 'It looks like I'll have to delay my return to Wine Master Jiu's store. I hope he won't be displeased by my actions. I just can't pass up on this opportunity or I would surely regret it for the rest of my life.'

He was supposed to come back to Beltran City after sending his message to the Mythos Wildlands, but he inadvertently heard the rumors about this cave from the residents of Green Wood City. And as a man with great aspirations, he instantly decided to take a look at this place, but who knows that before he could even step inside the mysterious cave, he would actually see this brutal sight. Although those that had died were only strangers with weak cultivation bases, Hu Xiandao didn't want to see them dying for just a simple reason. That's also the reason why he decided to intervene.

Now, the situation returned to how it has been a few minutes ago, but everyone was already starting to get impatient, so some daring groups decided to sprint towards the cave. This instantly drew the crowds' attention, and not long after that, many others went towards the cave after seeing that those people arrived safely inside.

Boss Scar and the others also followed behind the crowd but their faces were grim and alert as if they were prepared for any surprise attacks. They had seen how the bald man had killed those low-level cultivators without even a hint of hesitation. This action made Boss Scar and the others feel a huge amount of dread in their hearts, making them slightly nervous as they went inside the cave.

"Brothers, we must all stick together at this instant. I'm afraid that this journey is much harder than our last missions. I apologize for implicating you guys in this. Sigh!" Boss Scar sighed and shook his head in regret. He was the one who suggested in going to this place to temper themselves, but he didn't think that it was actually extremely dangerous...

Liu Xiufeng and the others bitterly shook their heads, but they didn't blame Boss Scar for this since his intention was good.

"Boss, what are you apologizing for? All of us agreed to complete this mission and this was not your choice alone." Liu Xiufeng chuckled as he lightly slapped Boss Scar's back with a smile on his face, while the others nodded their heads in agreement.

Boss Scar felt a surge of warmth in his heart after seeing the consoling looks of his buddies, and he immediately vowed in his heart that he would protect them at all cost!