A day later.
Xia Ping rested nearby for a day, consolidating his cultivation before setting out for the nearby Metal Temple.
But after flying barely a dozen kilometers, he immediately spotted a vast golden cloud drifting toward him in the distance. A buzzing sound came from its depths, and dense Geng Metal aura rolled forth, as if it could turn heaven and earth into metal itself. Even the air carried the scent of iron.
"What is that?"
Xia Ping narrowed his eyes. He could sense the dense Geng Metal aura contained within that immense golden cloud, as though it were a massive chunk of metal, while it also radiated deadly killing intent.
"Careful, those are Golden Needle Bees," Cat Immortal immediately shouted. "They are terrifying savage beasts that live near Metal spiritual veins. Generally speaking, they only exist in places where Metal spiritual energy is exceedingly dense, and they are extremely dangerous.
"They are social creatures. Whenever they appear, there are usually at least a hundred thousand of them. Every Golden Needle Bee is exceedingly dangerous, and when a hundred thousand Golden Needle Bees join forces to unleash Metal divine abilities, their strength is no weaker than that of the Golden Core Realm.
"The moment you encounter Golden Needle Bees, flee at once if you lack the strength. Otherwise, once they set their sights on you, death is certain. Not even immortals may be able to save you."
Golden Needle Bees?!
A glint flashed through Xia Ping's eyes. Within the range of his divine sense, that vast golden cloud rapidly approached, and he finally perceived its true nature. Sure enough, it was an army formed from countless Golden Needle Bees, buzzing incessantly.
As they arrived, they blotted out the sky and covered the earth, like an army pressing upon the