High above, the luminous white jade swords streaked through the sky at tremendous speed, with the others close behind as they flew toward the Great Wilderness in the east of the Hidden Dragon Continent. The closer they came, the stronger the aura of demonic beasts grew. It was no longer a faint, subtle fluctuation but something clear and palpable, tinged with a savage, murderous edge that made their hearts tighten. The mountains below grew increasingly rugged, and dense forests blanketed the land. Ancient trees towered into the sky, blocking out the sun, while the roars of demonic beasts echoed faintly from deep within the woods, carrying a primitive, dangerous air. This was the fringe of the Great Wilderness in the east of the Hidden Dragon Continent.
Yun Ce slowed down and scanned the forest below, his expression growing more serious. He could clearly sense that although the spiritual energy here was richer than elsewhere on the Hidden Dragon Continent, it was also mixed with a strange fluctuation that seemed faintly attuned to the jade swords. Qin Yu, Hou Fei, and Li'er followed close behind. Looking down at the Great Wilderness, both familiar and strange, Qin Yu's eyes flashed with vigilance. Lei Wei's books had recorded that even the fringe of the Great Wilderness was home to many powerful demonic beasts. This was no ordinary place.
"Master, look over there!" Qin Yu suddenly called out, pointing to a valley not far ahead where the terrain eased. His voice held a note of curiosity. The others followed his gaze. Ancient trees surrounded the valley, and spiritual energy swirled through it. A faint red glow shimmered between the rocks, and a wave of warmth washed over them. This was where Yun Ce had subdued the Dragon Rock Lion and Red Phoenix all those