The next day, the morning sunlight gradually lit up the world through the treetops, while the mist in the forest slowly dispersed, and the land returned to daylight once more.
However, near where Chen Mo and the others were, charred wood, unburned ashes, dead bodies, and more still remained. Yet none of this would last long before the forest's natural cleansing ability consumed it all. That was the wonder of nature. No matter how much damage was done to a forest, as long as it was given time, it could return to its original state.
The key was the extent of the damage and the time allowed for it to recover.
Chen Mo had awakened early. He had not slept. Instead, he had sat cross-legged with his back against a tree, his eyes closed, cultivating through the night. His recent Minor Advancement had prompted him to consolidate his gains as quickly as possible. The more promptly he cultivated afterward, the firmer his foundation would become. After a night of cultivation, his strength had stabilized at the later stage of Foundation Establishment Realm Layer Four. If he cultivated for a while longer, he might advance to Foundation Establishment Realm Layer Five.
Zhao Yang and his group had actually woken up early as well. They divided up the work, with some searching for water and others looking for food. Together with the food Chen Mo had given them yesterday, they mixed everything together and made breakfast.
Zhao Yang carried over the prepared meal and handed it to Chen Mo. "Mr. Chuck, this is breakfast. It's a little simple, so please excuse us."
Chen Mo smiled, accepted it, and said, "thank you!" Then he used a crude wooden spoon to scoop up the soup and food from the lunchbox and began eating. Whether