In the distance, a beastly roar echoed through the air.
Above the ancient forest, from time to time, a massive creature with enormous wings would soar through, causing the air to whistle and the mountains to tremble. Fierce birds would occasionally pass by, with eyes as crimson as a blood moon.
Su Yi was not afraid of these demon beasts, but he was also not willing to waste any time. If he could avoid them, he would simply choose to do so.
In the dark night, Su Yi had to slow down his speed.
Ahead, it was quiet with not a single sound, and this silence felt very unnatural to Su Yi. It made him even more alert.
Just as Su Yi was intensely focused, there was a sudden tremor ahead. With a muffled sound and a burst of light, a surge of energy erupted, and a figure swiftly dashed out.
The figure was disheveled, dressed in a flowing white robe, with wild hair and dazzling eyes. Upon seeing Su Yi, there was a hint of surprise in their gaze, but without hesitation, they formed hand seals. A claw-like hand imprint materialized and directly grabbed towards Su Yi.
With a muffled collision, energy erupted as two figures were simultaneously pushed back amidst flying sand and rolling stones.
"Wow, you're the real Yi Su, I'm out now!"
As the figure was pushed back, joy instantly flooded his face. A remarkably handsome countenance beamed with a curve of a smile, yet his complexion turned as pale as ashes. His disheveled hair added to his distressed appearance, and there was a faint trace of bloodstain at the corner of his lips.
Su Yi was taken aback, for who else could it be other than Xu Chen? They had clashed just two hours ago, and now they met again.
"Be careful, there's a magical realm here, it's very dangerous, I almost didn't make it out just now."
Xu Chen popped a pill into his mouth, giving Su Yi a warning.
He had just stumbled upon a magical realm, it was extremely formidable, and it had even wounded him. So, when he first saw Su Yi, he mistook her for an illusion.
Su Yi's heart stirred as he beheld the disheveled appearance of Xu Chen at this moment. He had already begun to surmise the situation and had experienced the hardships of such illusions before. Surely, the magical realm Xu Chen had just encountered must have been even more terrifying.
Su Yi expressed his gratitude, at least Xu Chen had reminded him.
"Don't mention it, but that dreamland was indeed tricky."
Xu Chen forced a smile, he had been exhausted and injured.
"Are you okay? Do you need to rest and breathe for a while? I can help you, Dharma Protector," Su Yi said to Xu Chen.
"Okay, then I'll work hard. Just wait for me for two hours."
Xu Chen nodded, not hesitating at all. After his words, he immediately ran to a nearby rock and sat cross-legged on it. He smiled and nodded at Su Yi before gently closing his eyes. He then began to focus on his breathing and meditate.
Su Yi was taken aback. He had only intended to exchange pleasantries, but to his surprise, Xu Chen was truly impolite.
They were already pressed for time, needing to break through the Sanctified Martial Secret Realm as soon as possible. However, now they would have to wait for another two hours.
Su Yi gazed at Xu Chen not far away. Gradually, a white glow enveloped his body, connecting with the shimmering moonlight. It emitted an ancient aura, carrying a sense of celestial pressure. Wisps of vital energy circulated around him, mysterious and profound.
There was no choice. Su Yi felt helpless as he had to muster up the courage to speak. He reluctantly waited, knowing that there was no other option.
Gazing at Xu Chen, Su Yi observed him closely. As he regulated his breathing and inner energy, his aura seemed extraordinary. The cultivation method he practiced was likely to be far from simple.
From this moment on, as Xu Chen's aura permeated and spread, Su Yi had a feeling that the cultivation method Xu Chen practiced may surpass even the Divine Demonic Ancient Verse.
The overwhelming pressure of the heavens and earth, along with the ancient aura, was something that ordinary cultivation methods could not possess.
Taking a deep breath, Su Yi reluctantly settled down not far away, waiting for Xu Chen. After all, Xu Chen trusted him so much, completely defenseless, and it wouldn't be right to just leave without a word.
The surroundings remained peaceful, occasionally brushed by the night breeze, and a fierce bird passed through the night sky.
Su Yi was lost in his thoughts. Throughout his journey, although his cultivation advanced rapidly, it was still far from enough.
The night grew late as time passed slowly.
At a certain moment, Su Yi's eyes suddenly lit up, fixating tightly on the other side of a large rock.
The night was deep and mysterious, darkness shrouded behind the rock.
But it wasn't long before a crimson light appeared, gradually growing larger and transforming into a pair of enormous malevolent eyes. In the depths of the dark night, they became chillingly eerie.
Under the gentle moonlight, Su Yi caught a glimpse of the true form of these immense malevolent eyes.
A colossal ferocious beast, towering at a height of twenty feet, was covered in spiky fur all over its body. Its face was grotesque and hideous, with sharp, gleaming fangs. Its head resembled that of a wild boar, emitting a dim, eerie glow.
The ferocious beast locked its malevolent eyes onto Xu Chen, seemingly drawn to his aura. However, it also caught sight of Su Yi.
For some reason, as if sensing the aura emanating from Su Yi, the ferocious beast felt a hidden sense of unease and astonishment.
However, although the ferocious beast gazed at Su Yi, it was not purely filled with fear and dread. Instead, a fierce and savage aura surged within it, causing its malevolent eyes to fixate tightly on Su Yi without wavering.
"Brutal Demon Ghoul."
Su Yi was quite surprised to encounter a Brutal Demon Ghoul.
This type of demon beast, although not considered to have a very high bloodline level, is quite special. It has a naturally low intelligence, but it is very powerful and vicious in battle. It fights relentlessly, never giving up.
Looking at Su Yi with a challenging gaze, the Brutal Demon Ghoul seemed provoked. In an instant, a furious roar erupted from its throat, and with thunderous footsteps and its massive body, it charged towards Su Yi amidst a flurry of flying sand and gravel. A ferocious aura immediately engulfed Su Yi.
"The First Level of the Demonic True Realm!"
Su Yi was even more astonished at this moment. It was already remarkable for a not-so-intelligent Brutal Demon Ghoul to reach the Demonic Spirit Realm. But now, this particular Brutal Demon Ghoul emitted the aura of the first level of the Demonic True Realm. It was likely that it had consumed some extraordinary celestial treasure or genius to achieve such cultivation.
At this moment, with Xu Chen nearby, Su Yi hesitated to unleash the true power of the Supreme Chaotic Yuan Technique, making it difficult to completely suppress the demon beast.
However, even without utilizing the Supreme Chaotic Yuan Technique, Su Yi's current cultivation strength remained formidable.
The Brutal Demon Ghoul was swift, but Su Yi was even swifter.
As the massive figure of the Brutal Demon Ghoul approached Su Yi, ready to crash into him, Su Yi swiftly evaded, moving away from its path.
At the same time, Su Yi's figure leapt out, his fist enveloped in crimson energy, landing heavily on the back of the Brutal Demon Ghoul.
The Brutal Demon Ghoul possessed the cultivation of the first stage of the Demonic True Realm, while Su Yi, though he had not yet reached the Yuan True Realm, possessed true strength that far surpassed an ordinary cultivator at the first stage of the Yuan True Realm. His punch showed no mercy, unleashing a ferocious burst of power, instantly sending the former flying and crashing into a massive boulder.
With a muffled sound, the enormous boulder shattered and crumbled into pieces, reducing to dust. The ground cracked and fissures began to crawl forth.
The Brutal Demon Ghoul let out a scream, immediately standing up, its fierce gaze locked onto Su Yi. Its blood-red eyes expanded, emitting a chilling light that became increasingly intimidating. Its body exuded a monstrous and ferocious aura, causing disturbances in the surrounding void. Its fangs gleamed, and from its mouth, a blood-red sphere was unexpectedly expelled, carrying a mighty and savage aura as it hurtled towards Su Yi.