0006 A Bold Idea

A Variegated Tiger, over three meters tall, like an ancient savage beast, roared and ran over. The entire mountain forest was instantly filled with a bloody, fishy wind.

"Hiss, hiss, hiss…"

A large, patterned snake, as thick as a bucket, poked half its head out from the other side of the stream. Its crimson eyes, like two sharp blades of an evil god, stared at the crowd on the other side of the river with cold indifference.

Both the Variegated Tiger and the large snake were at the second stage of Qi Refining.

As soon as they appeared, they locked onto Li Jun and the others.

"Damn it!"

Li Jun knew things were bad as soon as he heard the tiger's roar. He had thought that the demon wolf was the boss of this territory, and that by killing the demon wolf, there would be no more danger.

Even if there were demon beasts, their strength would at most be first-stage demon beasts. He could calmly face a first-stage demon beast. In fact, part of the reason he chose to set up camp here was his hope that a first-stage demon beast would appear.

At that time, it would be his moment to shine. He would instantly kill a first-stage demon beast, displaying his peerless heroic demeanor. He would leave an indelible impression in the hearts of this group of people, which would be greatly beneficial for his future cultivation.

But he never expected that what came were not first-stage demon beasts, but second-stage demon beasts, and two of them at that.

"Prepare for battle."

Li Jun issued the command.

The crowd, who had just been singing, dancing, eating meat, and drinking wine, instantly became tense. There was no superfluous nonsense as the battle began in an instant.

The Variegated Tiger and the large snake had previously been suppressed by the demon wolf, and now that the demon wolf was slain, both were determined to become the overlords of this mountain forest.

The three-way battle was incredibly chaotic. Although there was no spiritual energy outburst that could burn mountains or boil seas, the brutality was absolutely beyond imagination.

"Roar…"

The Variegated Tiger roared, opened its bloody maw, and immediately bit a young man to death. Blood splattered, dyeing the tiger's head red, making it look exceptionally ferocious and terrifying.

The people around were all scared stiff. They were just fourteen or fifteen-year-old youths who has never seen such a tragic situation. They had thought that by slaying the demon wolf, they were invincible in this primeval forest. They celebrated and sang loudly.

In a blink of an eye, the brother who had just been eating meat and drinking wine with them fell in a pool of blood. Everyone instinctively howled, filled with terror, and the scene had spiraled out of control.

Just on top of an old tree not far from them. Zheng Tuo's eyes were wide open as he watched the scene unfolding in the distance, shaking his head repeatedly.

Too careless, too careless, too careless.

He muttered to himself, then took out a stack of Breath Concealment Talismans from his backpack. He stuck them on his body one by one, complaining in his heart as he did so.

If you want cultivate to be an Immortal, then cultivate, why fight?

Fighting cannot make one an Immortal.

Fighting cannot grant immortality.

Still young and impetuous, too careless.

The battle by the small river quickly ended. The two demon beasts were killed, and Li Jun and the others won a tragic victory, with many people dead. There was no laughter, not even anyone speaking. Everyone's face was covered in a haze of gloom.

The bonfire extinguished.

The surroundings plunged into darkness, just like their current state of mind.

"Go."

Li Jun was also a decisive person. He knew that the recent battle might attract more demon beasts. If another second-stage demon beast arrived, all of them would die here. The survivors left with the night, and before long, the place fell silent.

Zheng Tuo did not follow them.

The nights in the primeval forest were too dangerous, not suitable for traveling.

"Roar…"

Just as Li Jun had guessed, beast roars kept coming. A large number of demonic beasts gathered in this direction. Zheng Tuo held his breath, looking at the place where the battle had just occurred.

Wait!

What the hell is that!

In the place where the battle had just occurred, several white lights suddenly emerged. The white lights, like ghosts, transformed into several streaks of starlight, shooting into the sky and disappearing in a blink of an eye.

What's going on?!

It's haunted?

Zheng Tuo was puzzled.

No! The bodies are gone!

Zheng Tuo was surprised to find that the cold bodies that had just been lying on the ground were gone.

Could it be?

Zheng Tuo quickly took out a magnifying glass, adjusted the magnification, and looked at the surrounding sky. As he searched, his guess became clearer.

So that's how it is! It seems that dying in the assessment is not true death.

The Falling Immortal Sect should have some unknown means to protect them. However, he was only guessing and had no concrete evidence. Compared to that, the group of snarling demon beasts below, walking with their square steps, were more tangible. Fortunately, he was well-prepared, holding his breath and being vigilant of the demon beast horde under the ancient tree.

Li Jun, who was leaving, let out a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, they ran fast, otherwise, they might all have been buried here.

"Fellow Daoist, the road ahead is unknown, and our path will surely be arduous. I hope everyone can unite as one. The Immortal Path is paved with bones, and our destiny is in our own hands. The Immortal Path is long, and I hope that one day, we can discuss the mortal world on the path to becoming an Immortal."

It must be said that Li Jun was a born leader.

They had just experienced a brutal battle, leaving an indelible mark on their young minds. Although they were at a low point in their lives, after hearing Li Jun's heartfelt words, hope was rekindled.

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Luoxian Sect, inside the main hall

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"Not bad, not bad."

Yun Ding nodded.

"This Li Jun's talent is indeed good. At such a young age, he has already reached the second stage of Qi Refining, and he is intelligent and decisive. The leadership aura about him is even rarer. It's just that his character is a bit lacking; he needs more tempering. In the future, in the Eastern Great Realm, he will surely have a place."

Yun Ding did not stint on his praise.

His fondness for Li Jun was obvious.

"Hmm, I also think this Li Jun is good. Once he joins Qianren Peak, I will teach him well."

Yun Qianli's demeanor suggested he had already taken Li Jun under his wing, which displeased Yun Ding.

"Join Qianren Peak? What a joke! This Li Jun is clearly more suitable for my Xian Ding Peak. You should stop thinking about him."

Xian Ding retorted.

"Why? Don't you already have Lu Danchen as a leader at your Xian Ding Peak? Why would you need Li Jun as well?"

The two were about to start arguing again.

From his high seat, Yun Yangzi had a headache.

"An interesting Little Fellow."

Hong Niang rarely made a move. With a light touch of her jade hand, a scene appeared in the Ancient Bronze Treasure Mirror. In the scene, a young man was hiding on top of an old tree, secretly watching the battle in the distance, shaking his head from time to time, looking like he didn't understand.

"Hmph! While his fellow disciples are fighting demon beasts, this person is hiding in the back watching the show. Luoxian Sect does not need such a disciple."

Yun Qianli had a fiery temper and spoke his mind.

"On this point, I agree with what Qianli said. Leaving aside his strength for now, just based on this character, this child is not worthy of becoming a Luoxian Sect disciple."

Yun Ding rarely stood on the same front as Yun Qianli.

"I have been observing this young man," Hong Niang said. "From the beginning, he has been cautious, and along the way, he hasn't encountered any danger, or rather, he skillfully avoided all dangers. I have to say, this person's cautious nature is unprecedented, it is the most cautious person I have ever seen in my life."

"What good is caution? If he steps onto the Immortal Path, he will inevitably have to fight others. What will he do then with his caution?"

Lei Xing, who had been silent, couldn't help but speak. The mortal world is not peaceful now. A holy war has broken out in the Golden Domain, resisting the invasion of the demon race. Almost every Immortal Cultivator must participate in the holy war. On that holy war battlefield, how will you be cautious then?

"Old Lei is not wrong," Yun Yangzi nodded.

"The Immortal Path is paved with bones. Opportunities must be seized, not waited for. This child's character is truly not suitable for Immortal Cultivation and seeking the Dao."

The several people's evaluations of Zheng Tuo were not very good, clearly showing disdain.

"I find it quite interesting, though."

Hong Niang looked at the extremely cautious Zheng Tuo on the screen, finding him very amusing.

"Unfortunately, my Piao Miao Peak only accepts female disciples. Although interesting, he is not worth breaking the rules for."

"Change to another! change! What's the point of watching this kind of thing when there are so many promising young people to watch? It's nauseating."

Lei Xing had a hot temper.

As the founder of the Falling Immortal Sect's Law Enforcement Hall, swift and decisive action was his nature. Among those present, only Wu Dao of Enlightenment Peak remained silent, still meditating with his eyes closed.

Everyone knew Wu Dao's personality, so they didn't say anything. If one were to speak of oddities, Wu Dao was probably even odder than that cautious Little Fellow.

Zheng Tuo, who was participating in the assessment, did not know that one of his feet had already been lifted out of the Luoxian Sect, while the other was stepping into the air.

He looked at the demon beasts constantly appearing before him, and suddenly had a bold idea.