Old Bho's demeanor was merry, but his vigilance wasn't lowered one bit.
The Forest region he was in was a newly sprung Tier 2-danger rank forest that Old Ghu said never existed before they came.
It was like a mythical land that always had light airy swot-like particles floating in the air in suspense, never touching the grounds, despite their swaying and swirling movements. The temperatures here were hot, and the sun was high in the sky.
As an elder, his resources are far more extensive compared to the disciples. So it came as no surprise that he broke through past 2 realm stages after breaking his mortal shell.
Following this he had another breakthrough again, moving from mid-stage to late-stage within the first cultivation realm. So yes… Tier 2 forests were areas he could cross to.
Tier 1 forests had little to no harmful creatures there.