As they neared the mountaintop, Chen Changan could clearly feel the people around him growing solemn.
Even their beards seemed to grow heavy.
Clearly, the pressure the Third-tier Demonic Beast put on them was no small thing.
Only Chen Changan remained as calm as ever, as if he didn't take the Third-tier Demonic Beast seriously at all.
It was his composure that gradually calmed the other six.
Though they were still puzzled by how Chen Changan could stay so calm.
"The mountaintop is just ahead."
"I think we should discuss a few things first."
"If the Third-tier Demonic Beast isn't guarding the Spirit Connecting Grass, I'll go retrieve it."
"If I can cultivate, I'll be able to help you, too."
"If the Third-tier Demonic Beast is there, we'll stick to the original plan."
"Any objections?" Chen Changan asked.
"None."
"Good!"
"Let's go!"
The moment Chen Changan and the others entered the mountaintop area, his expression began to change.
Seeing Chen Changan furrow his brow, the other six grew solemn as well.
"What is it?"
"Seems like... I don't see the Third-tier Demonic Beast," the eldest said, frowning.
"We've entered its territory."
"It's noticed us, too."
"I can sense it lying in wait. It could attack us at any moment."
As he spoke, Chen Changan surveyed the mountaintop, searching for the Spirit Connecting Grass as well.
Chen Changan didn't know what the Spirit Connecting Grass looked like, but one particular plant on the mountaintop stood out.
It grew all by itself atop a rock, glowing an almost luminous green.
"That's the Spirit Connecting Grass."
"I once saw one in someone's possession."
Once he confirmed that it was the Spirit Connecting Grass, Chen Changan let out a breath of relief. At least the trip hadn't been for nothing.
"You're going to retrieve