Beyond thirty thousand meters, Third Rank Legends appeared far more frequently.
The only consolation was that the local Legends were also affected by Qianlang Mountain, so the situation wouldn't become completely one-sided.
The two suppressed their magic and carefully made their way through the mountain forest.
But the farther they climbed, the steeper the mountain path became. Lin Yue couldn't help releasing her tentacles to clear away a few obstacles blocking their way.
If their magical auras leaked too often, there was a very high chance they'd attract unwelcome visitors—like the Dark Giant Wolf glaring at them right now.
The wolf blocked the middle of the path and opened its bloody maw. Low growls rumbled from its throat.
Fortunately, this Dark Giant Wolf had no Domain ability. Lin Yue merely activated her Domain and managed to deceive it without incident.
The two sneaked along until they finally reached the site of Crimson's Ascension Ritual.
"Finally." Crimson's red hair fluttered in the wind as her aura surged. She successfully crossed into the Third Rank.
"How is it?" Lin Yue warily surveyed their surroundings.
"Great." Crimson clenched her fists, feeling her new power. "Let's find a cave, get ready, and leave."
Lin Yue fell silent.
When Crimson received no reply, confusion crossed her face. "Do you really have to reach the platform at forty thousand meters?"
Trying to find an escape route beyond forty thousand meters with Third Rank strength was no different from courting death.
The two weren't close enough for Crimson to risk her life for Lin Yue.
Unable to talk Lin Yue out of it, she said helplessly, "Conserve your magic. I'll escort you until a cave appears."
That was the plan they'd agreed on. After Crimson advanced to the Third Rank, she would lead the way until they