Terrifying Hallucinations

Within the Barbaric Ancient Region, Xiao Yan and his group were rapidly advancing toward the center.

Along the way, Yao Chen had kept her brows tightly furrowed from beginning to end. Her ruby-like eyes continuously swept over the surroundings, which were quiet to a frightening degree. Her exquisite face constantly revealed doubt and concern, and her unusual demeanor naturally caught Xiao Yan's attention.

"Elder Yao, what's wrong?"

Yao Chen frowned tightly and did not answer immediately. After pondering for a while, she spoke solemnly.

"Everyone, stop."

As Yao Chen's words fell, everyone halted their advance and looked at her in confusion. Yao Tianhuo also asked in a deep voice.

"Yao Chen, what is it?"

"Something isn't right." Yao Chen raised an eyebrow slightly and glanced at the overly silent surroundings. "According to the ancient records that have been passed down, after entering the Barbaric Ancient Region, one would encounter countless Barbaric Ferocious Beasts. Many of these beasts are Saint level, utterly devoid of reason, and follow their instincts to attack every living thing that enters the Barbaric Ancient Region. Their numbers are endless, and that is one of the fundamental reasons why the Barbaric Ancient Region is so dangerous."

"Yet since we entered the Barbaric Ancient Region, have we seen even a single ferocious beast?"

The moment she said this, everyone immediately sensed that something was wrong. If Yao Chen was right, then forget encountering ferocious beasts—they had traveled here without the slightest obstruction. Yet the chilling aura they felt had never weakened. Compared against that, it was far too abnormal.

It was like clearly sensing that someone intended to harm you, yet being unable to find them no matter what.

Xiao Yan, too, surveyed the surroundings with a grave expression. But when his gaze shifted toward Yao Chen, he