As soon as Qin Feng entered the Monster Forest, he felt a formation power enveloping his entire body.

However, this array power had no effect on him whatsoever; he could dispel it instantly if he wanted to.

However, he did not do that. Instead, he immediately suppressed his cultivation level to the fifth level of Qi Refining.

At the same time, the cultivation levels of the handsome man and the others were suppressed to the fifth level of Qi Refining by the power of the formation.

As for Xiao Lin, the power of the formation had no effect on him whatsoever, and he had already suppressed his cultivation level to the first level of Qi Refining.

Therefore, Xiao Lin doesn't need to do anything.

The handsome men were all shocked and exclaimed in surprise.

"It really...it really suppressed my cultivation level to the fifth level of Qi Refining. This formation is amazing!"

"Yes! This trial tournament has broadened my horizons!"

"The art of formations is truly amazing! I really want to learn it!"

Qin Feng glanced at the handsome men and said nothing, then pulled Xiao Lin along and started walking.

The handsome men were a bit naive, but it was understandable, since they were just independent cultivators.

Although they possess exceptional natural talent and top-grade spiritual roots, their limited knowledge and experience make them far inferior to those cultivators with powerful backgrounds.

The handsome men quickly caught up with Qin Feng and his son, and then introduced themselves one after another.

The handsome man's name was Fu Rang, and as Qin Feng had predicted, he was a rogue cultivator.

The other two men and two women, named Li Qiu, Zhao Zining, Ye Shuangshuang, and Lan Xiaomin respectively, were all independent cultivators.

It is worth mentioning that, apart from Fu Rang, the other four, including Li Qiu, were all orphans, and all of them entered the path of cultivation by chance after obtaining incomplete cultivation techniques.

The five of them did not know each other before, but met on their way to Kaoshan Sect.

Because they got along well, they became friends and traveled together to Kaoshan Sect.

Qin Feng and his group were quite lucky; they didn't encounter any monsters along the way.

They only occasionally saw the remains of some monsters, which clearly indicated that there was a group of people ahead of them.

If nothing unexpected happens, with this group clearing the way ahead, they should be able to reach the outer gate square of the Kaoshan Sect smoothly.

"We're so lucky!" Fu Rang said with some emotion.

Upon hearing this, Li Qiu looked at Fu Rang and said, "We must not be careless. If that group ahead encounters a powerful demonic beast, they will definitely stray off course!"

"Therefore, we must remain highly vigilant at all times!"

Zhao Zining, Ye Shuangshuang, and Lan Xiaomin all nodded in agreement.

Li Qiu is right. The Monster Forest is where the Mountain Sect raises monsters, so there must be some powerful monsters there.

While it's impossible for there to be a third-tier demonic beast comparable to the Golden Core Realm, there will definitely be a second-tier demonic beast comparable to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

With their current cultivation level of the fifth level of Qi Refining, if they encountered a second-tier demonic beast, they wouldn't even have the strength to fight it and would have no choice but to run away.

They might not even be able to escape in the end!

Fu Rang, however, curled his lip in disapproval. "You're overthinking it!"

"Based on my deduction, there are definitely only first-tier demonic beasts in the Demonic Beast Forest, and it's highly unlikely that there are second-tier demonic beasts!"

"Even if there are second-tier demonic beasts, the few of us working together still have a fighting chance!"

Li Qiu was speechless. "Brother Fu, aren't you being a little too naive?"

"Even without second-tier demonic beasts, it doesn't mean there aren't other threats!"

"For example, those who participated in the trials—in my opinion, these are the biggest threat!"

Hearing Li Qiu's words, Fu Rang frowned and nodded. "You're right, I was a bit naive!"

"At least 20,000 people have entered the Demon Beast Forest, and among them are some vicious and ruthless individuals. It's inevitable that some of them will commit murder and robbery!"

"After all, there are no restrictions in this trial tournament; any means are acceptable!"

“Yes!” Li Qiu nodded and said. “Fortunately, the trial token contains a one-time short-distance teleportation array, which can keep our lives safe.”

The group strolled slowly side by side, occasionally exchanging lighthearted conversations, their demeanor as if they were simply taking a leisurely walk.

However, in that moment of inattention, their ears suddenly caught the faint sound of fierce fighting coming from ahead. The sound was as deep and powerful as war drums, accompanied by angry roars of demonic beasts, as if it would shake the entire world.

"There's trouble ahead!"

Li Qiu's previously calm expression instantly changed. The corners of his mouth, which had been slightly upturned, suddenly drooped down, and a wary glint flashed in his eyes as he said urgently, "Everyone, quickly conceal your presence and hide."

Immediately, the group dispersed and hid in the surrounding jungle.

Not wanting to stand out too much, Qin Feng pulled Xiao Lin up to a large, leafy tree.

Then, Qin Feng released his divine sense to investigate, and saw that about two kilometers ahead, a group of people were fighting a first-level demon beast.

Although it is a first-tier demon beast, its strength is already very close to the Foundation Establishment Realm. If nothing unexpected happens, it will definitely be able to advance to the second tier in a short time.

Qin Feng observed for a while, his gaze drawn to a girl in blue among the group. She held a long sword and was agile, each strike accurately hitting the vital points of the monsters.

The others surrounded her, coordinating with her attacks.

Nevertheless, the beast's hide was as hard as iron, and the attacks from the group caused it limited damage.

As the monster grew increasingly ferocious, the girl gradually found herself struggling to keep up.

Just then, the monster suddenly became enraged, spewing out a stream of black flames that hurtled towards the girl. Unable to dodge in time, the girl was struck by the flames, screaming as she collapsed to the ground.

The others were horrified and retreated hastily.

Immediately afterwards, the retreating group almost without hesitation chose to abandon the girl in blue and flee.

The first-tier demonic beast hesitated for a moment, then instead of chasing after the fleeing people, it walked towards the heavily injured girl in blue.

The girl in blue was seriously injured, but despite the threat to her life, she managed to stand up with great determination.

Then, gripping his longsword tightly with both hands, he looked at the approaching monster with a sense of despair.

They couldn't defeat the demon beast even with so many of them, let alone her now that she's all alone and seriously injured.

However, the girl in blue did not give up. When the monsters approached, she brandished her long sword and took the initiative to attack.

However, the girl in blue was merely putting up a last-ditch effort and could not change anything at all.

Soon, the girl in blue was blasted hundreds of meters away by the monster's tail, crashing heavily to the ground and coughing up blood repeatedly.

The girl in blue gritted her teeth, trying to stand up, but due to the severity of her injuries, she fell down after only getting halfway up.

Am I going to die?

The girl in blue, her face filled with bitterness, slowly closed her eyes, awaiting death.