"Let's enter this tunnel," Emperor Beichen said slowly, "The demonic beasts inside may not be as strong as us, but they are extremely agile. Let's take some time to adapt to the environment here before we proceed deeper."
Upon hearing Emperor Beichen's words, everyone nodded in agreement.
Along the way, they had encountered many cultivators with severe injuries. Even though their opponents couldn't match their strength, the horrifying wounds left a lasting impression on them.
Without prior experience, they could easily end up seriously injured as well.
"The strongest individuals will take the front and rear positions in the formation, while the relatively weaker ones will stay in the middle. Stay focused and avoid distractions," Emperor Beichen instructed.
The top experts from the Fourth Hall took their positions at the front and back of the group, with Baili Hongzhuang standing behind Emperor Beichen.
In fact, Xiaofei Lin and the others believed that Baili Hongzhuang's strength was not inferior to theirs. The fact that she had inflicted such heavy injuries on Shen Xiuhuan was already proof of Baili Hongzhuang's true abilities.
In the next moment, Emperor Beichen led the group into the tunnel.
Their vision suddenly dimmed, causing everyone to squint as they adjusted to the abrupt change in lighting.
Inside the tunnel, the ground was smooth and damp, with the sound of dripping water echoing from the rocks above.
Every step produced a faint sound as they moved through the water stains. The air here was empty and silent, and a single word spoken would be met with an echo.
Everyone tightly gripped their weapons, cautiously surveying their surroundings, hoping to eliminate any demonic beasts before they could launch a surprise attack.
Although cultivators had much better eyesight than ordinary people, they still couldn't see clearly in this pitch-black environment.
Suddenly, a swift and gusty sound rang out, causing everyone's hearts to skip a beat.
Emperor Beichen swiftly made his move, his sword rising and falling in an instant. The sound of a heavy object hitting the ground followed soon after.
Everyone was startled. They had only sensed a gust of air and didn't even know what kind of attack it was, yet Emperor Beichen had already dealt with it.
However, after witnessing this scene, everyone understood just how challenging it was to train here.
Emperor Beichen took out a demon crystal and handed it to the white lion beside Baili Hongzhuang.
The white lion deftly opened its mouth, and the demon crystal fell into it, making a crisp cracking sound. After consuming it, the lion licked its lips, and its eyes became even brighter.
"Master, this demon crystal tastes great," the white lion exclaimed excitedly. "And the energy it contains is higher than ordinary demon crystals."
Upon hearing this, Baili Hongzhuang couldn't help but find it amusing. The white lion now had a variety of tastes when it came to the demon crystals it ate.
"There are many demonic beasts here, and I'll give you all the hunting spoils. Try your best to break through before the Battle of Supremacy," Baili Hongzhuang gently touched the white lion's head. The white lion's cultivation speed was extraordinary, and if there were abundant demon crystals here, it wouldn't be a problem for it to improve its strength.
"Master, I will definitely do it!" The white lion raised its head confidently. Xiahei and Xiaobai had also put aside their playful nature and focused on cultivation. Their strength would surely improve significantly by the time the battle arrived.
It didn't want to lose to Xiahei and Xiaobai if its strength didn't increase. It was unwilling to accept such a situation.
The group had now come to realize that Baili Hongzhuang's contracted beast had an extraordinary appetite for demon crystals. They were all astonished by this fact, as they had never seen a contracted beast that could devour demon crystals like this.
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