"Senior Han, once we cross this mountain, we'll reach the Golden-Eyed Beast's lair."
Chen Yishan said excitedly.
Along the way, they had encountered almost no danger.
Han Changming nodded and headed up the mountain.
After taking only a few steps, he suddenly stopped. A dazzling golden light flared in his eyes.
He discovered a faint, flickering streak of golden light at the mountaintop, sweeping toward them at tremendous speed.
"Not good! Someone has triggered the restriction! Retreat, now!"
Han Changming shouted. In perilous places like this, the formations were generally linked one after another, ever-changing and impossible to predict. Otherwise, the treasures would have been taken long ago.
Chen Yishan froze briefly. Out of trust in Han Changming, he swiftly retreated down the mountain.
By the time they had reached the foot of the mountain, the Blackwater Ape had also withdrawn. A huge boulder taller than a man abruptly shattered without warning, splitting into two.
Han Changming activated his Golden-Eyed True Pupil to observe. He clearly saw that after the golden light reached the mountainside, it moved back toward the summit.
"Someone triggered the restriction. We can't pass through here anymore. Let's take a detour!"
Han Changming said gravely.
"A detour? The nearest route requires us to pass through the nest of sixth-rank venomous insects. As for the longer route, who knows how many dangerous places we'll have to cross?"
Chen Yishan wore a troubled expression as he answered truthfully.
"Sixth-rank venomous insects are nothing to fear. Lead the way!"
Han Changming said unconcernedly. This was just the chance to let the Amethyst Flying Scorpion feast its fill. Perhaps it might even advance another step.
Chen Yishan acknowledged the order and hurriedly led the way.
Two days later, they appeared within a dense crimson forest. Many red trees grew there,