The instant they stepped into the Sunset Forest, a thick miasma with a sickly sweet, bloody stench swept into their faces. Gray mist shrouded the woods, obscuring their vision, and a faint but deadly poison permeated the air. A single breath would damage an ordinary Soul Master's meridians and throw their soul power into turmoil.
The surrounding vegetation was dull gray, its leaves beaded with poisonous dew. Venomous insects scurried across the ground from time to time, while the savage auras of Soul Beasts rose and fell all around them. This place was several times more dangerous than the Star Dou Great Forest, with death lurking at every step.
Lin Chen's gaze grew solemn. He immediately activated his life blue silver martial soul, and emerald life force swirled around him, forming a thin barrier of light that sheltered both Su Qingyuan and Yue Huaxi.
The power of his life origin naturally suppressed the world's foul poisons. The moment the miasma touched the barrier, it was swiftly purified into harmless air, completely shutting out the deadly toxins.
"The miasma in this Sunset Forest is far too potent. Even with life force protecting us, don't let your guard down. Follow closely behind me, and don't touch the surrounding plants or poisonous dew," Lin Chen warned gravely. He slowed his pace, relying on his martial soul's sensitivity to the presence of life to avoid the hidden poison zones and nests of venomous Soul Beasts.
Yue Huaxi held the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda tightly, keeping her soul power flowing through it, ready to activate its enhancements and defenses at any moment; Su Qingyuan remained alert, her lively eyes scanning their surroundings. With her soft bone martial soul possessing her body, she was ready to launch a close-range surprise attack. The three advanced steadily