Once outside the city, the outside world is completely different from the inside.
Tall trees, sprawling vines and weeds, the lower half of the city wall was almost completely covered by vegetation.
Looking up, all that could be seen was devastation, yet one could still vaguely discern the landscape before the catastrophe.
"Little Qin, is this your first time outside the city?"
Ye Qingya looked around and said casually.
Qin Xiao nodded. "That's true. We've always been active in the secret realm and have never left the city."
Wang Xinian tapped the bracelet and projected a map onto the screen.
"Save the map, everyone. If we go any further away, we probably won't get a signal."
This map is a general map provided by the official team, with many areas marked by individual teams after exploration.
"The secret realm we're going to is about 700 kilometers away from here, which is the limit of our team's current exploration."
Wang Xinian tapped the red marker on the map.
Seven hundred kilometers is a very long distance in the wilderness, according to what I've learned.
Countless dangers lurk within these ruins of a lost civilization.
Whether it's the outlaws hiding among them, various cults, chaotic settlements, out-of-control secret realms, or strange beasts.
"According to intelligence from the pioneering legion, diamond-level beasts have been discovered along this route seventeen times within a year."
We've discovered an activity involving a transcendent-level beast, so just to be on the safe side, let's proceed on foot. Is that alright?
In the last sentence, Wang Xinian looked at Qin Xiao.
Qin Xiao naturally had no objection. He was just starting out in the wilderness, so it was best to follow the rules.
"Alright, since there are no problems, let's get ready to set off. Zhang Muye will lead the way, and I'll follow."
Lin Ling and Ye Qinghuan were in the middle, with Qin Xiao and Ye Qingya at the rear, maintaining a distance of 500 meters between them, and proceeding along the shortest route on the map.
After agreeing on the formation, the group immediately began preparing to set off.
Each person summoned their own mount, and the group began to move forward quickly.
The first half of the road is frequently inhabited, but the surrounding area of about 100 kilometers is generally a safe zone.
This distance of about 700 kilometers should take about three days to reach if nothing unexpected happens.
Considering her daughter's safety, Ye Qingya gave her high-level Platinum Totoro to Ye Qinghuan to ride, while she and Qin Xiao rode together.
The journey was uneventful, but for Qin Xiao, the biggest challenge was probably controlling his recoil.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
A towering mountain that seemed to pierce the clouds came into view in the distance.
"We're almost there. Be careful, there are poisonous beasts nearby."
Wang Xinian, who was at the front of the line, spoke into the communicator.
In the back row, Qin Xiao and Ye Qingya sat on Ilya's back.
“Master, this mountain has such a strong earth elemental energy.”
Ilya looked at the mountains and sighed.
Qin Xiao was also somewhat dazzled. In his eyesight, this mountain was even more towering and magnificent than Mount Everest in his previous life.
The mountainside has completely disappeared into the clouds and is no longer visible.
But the problem is, this area is a plain, so just how high are these mountains?
Qin Xiao couldn't help but suspect that this Blue Star was completely different from Earth in his previous life.
Was it because of the influence of psychic energy that it grew larger?
Soon, the team began to head towards the high mountain. According to Wang Xinian's markings, the entrance to the secret realm was in a cave halfway up the mountain.
It's hard to imagine how they discovered that secret place in the first place.
Ye Qingya supported Ilya's waist, and Qin Xiao also placed his hands on Ye Qingya's slender waist.
"Little Qin, what level of secret realm is this?"
Because of the terrain, Ilya's body tilted, and Qin Xiao had to use his hands to hold her steady.
"Wang Xinian said it was a diamond-level secret realm, judging from the glow of the portal."
Ye Qingya frowned, "Based on what you've said these past few days, it's unlikely that a diamond-level secret realm could form such a special secret realm."
The existence of these strange beasts with similar equipment suggests that something is likely at play here.
"I had my suspicions too, it's really quite unbelievable, but since we're already here..."
If it's truly dangerous, then just grab whatever benefits you can and withdraw completely.
Qin Xiao thought for a moment and then said this.
To be honest, Qin Xiao himself found it a bit unbelievable, feeling as if the art style had suddenly shifted to a fantasy world.
Soon, after a series of close calls, we arrived at the mountainside without any major incidents.
Wang Xinian and his two companions stopped in front of a huge crevice in the mountain wall.
"This is it, but after we left last time, we set up some traps and disguises."
Wang Xinian manipulated the bracelet for a while, and a rustling sound came from inside the crack.
Small, spider-like objects crawled out and were collected into a small box by Wang Xinian, who then stored them in his spatial equipment.
After walking for about half an hour into the rift, a huge portal stood before us.
How could that be?
"Transcendent level?!"
Wang Xinian and Ye Qingya's voices rang out simultaneously.
The portal didn't have the brilliance of a diamond; instead, it displayed a dazzling red, like the glow of a sunset.
Everyone was a little dumbfounded.
Qin Xiao observed Wang Xinian for a while and confirmed that the other party had indeed not expected this situation.
The six people gathered in front of the portal.
"The situation has changed. Now everyone is voting. Should we still go ahead?"
Wang Xinian said with a solemn expression.
"Maybe we should just forget about it..." Lin Ling said somewhat fearfully.
The risk was too great for them—four platinum-level and two gold-level individuals—to enter a secret realm of the transcendent level.
"This secret realm is not an officially developed one. We lack knowledge about the situation inside, and we could easily be wiped out."
If it's an officially developed secret realm, going in isn't a bad idea, as long as you don't act recklessly, the risks are acceptable.
Wang Xinian didn't speak, but her eyebrows furrowed as she looked at Qin Xiao.
"Qin Xiao, what are your thoughts?"
Qin Xiao thought for a moment, then looked at Ye Qingya, whose gaze told him to make the decision.
"I think we can go in and take a look, test the environment first, and then come back if it's too dangerous."
Qin Xiao's decision wasn't due to arrogance, but mainly because there are very few Diamond-tier secret realms.
Even in a supernatural-level secret realm, supernatural beings couldn't possibly be everywhere. Facing diamond-level beings, Qin Xiao was confident he could cover everyone's retreat.
After a final discussion, the resolution to enter the country was passed overwhelmingly by a vote of five to one.
Although Lin Ling was a little worried, everyone had already decided that they would just go in together.
After all, leaving her behind alone or sending her back would be no less risky than entering the secret realm.
Soon, everyone organized their equipment, including basic supplies such as water and food.
Then Qin Xiao, Wang Xinian, and Ye Qingya went in first.
After passing through the portal, in a moment of disorientation, the three of them plummeted rapidly into the air.
屮!
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