Walking Mushrooms?
Su Zhan's words, though spoken lightly, struck everyone's hearts like a boulder.
Are they deliberately sending people to their deaths?
Does the Divine Lord mean that the enemy has become impatient and has sent out scouts or advance troops?
Elder Yuan Ji's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly bowed, saying, "Divine Lord, do you mean... we've been discovered?" He was shocked. Were the Demon Envoy of the Blood Mist Forest truly so powerful? They had just finished dealing with the troubles of the Sky Burning Volcano, and the other side had already noticed and sent people over? Their reaction speed was too fast.
Su Zhan didn't answer, but simply stood up. His body, reshaped by lightning and Magma, shimmered with a jewel-like luster in the sunlight, the mysterious patterns interwoven with earthy yellow and platinum faintly visible, exuding an indescribable sense of power. He casually took out a new set of black clothes from his Storage Ring and put them on, thus concealing the breathtaking divine radiance, but his entire demeanor had undergone a complete transformation.
The Su Zhan of the past was like a peerless divine weapon hidden in its sheath, its sharpness concealed, its depth unfathomable.
Now, he is more like a deity walking among mortals. Every gesture he makes resonates with the world around him, carrying an aura of majestic power that makes people dare not look directly at him.
"Let's set off; the journey will be a good opportunity to stretch our muscles," Su Zhan said casually, as if the approaching enemy were merely an appetizer before the main course.
"Yes!"
The Yuan Household family members dared not delay and immediately reorganized their group, following behind Su Zhan as they marched in a grand procession toward the Blood Mist Forest at the southernmost tip of the Secret Realm.
With the blessing of the rare heavenly materials and earthly treasures they had previously acquired, most of the team members had improved their strength to varying degrees. In particular, the Main Vein Disciple who were already quite talented were now full of energy, their auras were much stronger than before, and their eyes were filled with fervent fighting spirit as they looked at Su Zhan.
They're practically begging for some foolish enemy to step forward, so they can show off their newly improved strength in front of the Divine Lord and prove they're not just useless cowards.
The group headed south.
The closer you get to the Blood Mist Forest, the more eerie the surrounding environment becomes.
The air was no longer as scorching as the Sky Burning Volcano, but instead became damp and chilly. On the ground, the charred rocks were replaced by dark green moss, and towering trees rose from the ground, their dense canopies blocking out the sun and making the light in the forest dim.
A smell of decaying leaves and earth filled the air.
"Everyone be careful, we've entered the outer edge of the Blood Mist Forest." Elder Yuan Ji's expression was grave as he lowered his voice to remind everyone.
He had read about the Blood Mist Forest in his Lineage's ancient books. It was the most dangerous Forbidden Land in the entire Secret Realm, without exception. Even in High Antiquity times, when the Yuan Household was at its most prosperous, they strictly forbade their members from approaching this place. It was said that no one who stepped into this forest had ever returned alive.
The marching speed of the group unconsciously slowed down.
Everyone gripped their Weapons tightly, warily observing their surroundings. In the dim woods, it felt as if countless eyes were watching them from the shadows, sending chills down their spines.
After walking several more miles, the group officially entered a more humid and dense forest.
Just then, a faint, sweet fragrance suddenly appeared in the air, amidst the stench of decaying earth.
The fragrance was very faint; at first whiff, it even made one feel somewhat refreshed, as if it could dispel the discomfort brought by the cold and dampness of the forest.
"Huh? What's that smell? It smells pretty good." In the group, a young disciple from a branch couldn't help but take a deep breath, a look of intoxication on his face.
His companion next to him took a few breaths and laughed, agreeing, "Yeah, it smells like some kind of flower. I didn't expect this godforsaken place to have such a pleasant scent."