"The stone tablet says that the treasure chest is rare and mysterious, and it's definitely not something you can just stumble upon," Chen Han said with a wry smile.
"Getting a stamina potion is good too." Bai Yun picked it up and gave one to Chen Han: "The trial has only just begun, don't be discouraged."
"Hmm." Chen Han nodded, but did not accept the stamina potion: "Killing the fireflies was all thanks to you. Without you, I probably would have lost another life."
“We’re teammates, so the spoils should naturally be split equally,” Bai Yun said, handing a stamina potion to Chen Han.
Just then, a rustling sound suddenly came from the woods.
A large swarm of fireflies rushed out from inside.
Each one is about the size of a person.
With a flap of its wings, flames surged into the sky.
Fortunately, their cultivation levels are not very high, only around the third level of the Spirit Condensation Realm.
But fire is naturally restrained by wood.
Chen Han tried his best, but couldn't make much of a difference; he could only barely protect his own life.
Bai Yun had no trouble fighting them and quickly dealt with a large group of fireflies, obtaining thirty-two stamina potions.
Sixteen were given to Chen Han.
Chen Han refused to accept anything this time.
"If we encounter a magical beast that naturally counters me next time, won't you share the stamina potions with me after you kill it?" Bai Yun asked.
“Of course we’ll split it equally,” Chen Han said immediately.
"That settles it, why are you still refusing?" Bai Yun handed sixteen stamina potions to Chen Han without further ado, saying, "Drink one to replenish your strength first."
"Mmm." Chen Han drank one as instructed, and his depleted spiritual energy and physical strength instantly returned to their peak.
"This is really a good thing. I wonder if I can take it out after the trial is over." Chen Han's eyes were very bright.
"No." Bai Yun shook his head: "The potion bottle is labeled that it cannot be taken out of the Winner Takes All Trial Realm."
"What a pity." Chen Han looked at the stamina potion in his hand and said regretfully.
"Let's go back first." Bai Yun glanced at the woods in front of him. "I think it's best if the ten of us stay together and don't separate."
“Yes.” Chen Han agreed: “The magical beasts in this secret realm are all extraordinary.”
The two had only taken two steps back when they heard that unique mechanical voice again: Congratulations Bai Hao, Tian Yan has killed the Crimson Serpent King and obtained ten stamina potions.
Immediately afterwards, several mechanical voices sounded in succession, indicating the status of the other groups.
"It seems everyone encountered monsters and successfully defeated them," Bai Yun said.
"Okay." Chen Han nodded. "I suppose we've explored enough. Let's hurry back and regroup."
When Bai Yun and Chen Han returned to the South Courtyard, two groups of people had already returned and were waiting for them by the platform.
They all returned in less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.
“I heard from the secret realm that everyone has just killed a certain number of magical beasts. Let’s talk about them from east to west,” Bai Hao said.
"This is the easternmost road we took. We encountered demonic butterflies at the fourth level of the Spirit Condensation Realm. They have wind spirit roots, live in groups, and fly extremely fast," Lan Xuan said.
"The second path is ours. We encountered Crimson Serpents at the third level of the Spirit Condensation Realm, rare poisonous spiritual roots, and they live in groups. Among them, the Crimson Serpent King is at the first level of the Core Formation Realm," Bai Hao said. "Moreover, I suspect that there is more than one group of Crimson Serpents there."
"The third path is ours. We encountered a gourd vine at the third level of the Spirit Condensation Realm. It has a wood spirit root and is also gregarious. It can be completely suppressed by a fire spirit root," Bai Shi said.
"The fourth path we encountered was a Black Bone Fish at the fourth level of the Spirit Condensation Realm. It has a water elemental root, lives in groups, and its attack bubbles are sticky, making it difficult to deal with," Bai Xu said.
"What we encountered were fireflies, at the third level of the Spirit Condensation Realm, with fire elemental roots. They are also gregarious, and the lanterns on their tails can explode with considerable power," Bai Yun said.
“It seems that everyone has encountered those at the third or fourth level of the Spirit Condensation Realm, and no one has encountered any test subjects.” Bai Hao pursed his lips and said, “I think we should go together as a group of ten. After all, there are all kinds of magical beast spiritual roots. If we go alone, we will be at a disadvantage if we encounter someone with a counter-relationship.”
“I agree,” Lan Xuan said first. “This trial realm is no simple place; we should all work together.”
"Then let's go together." Chen Han agreed, "It'll be good to look out for each other."
After the ten people reached a consensus, they discussed it further and decided to take the third path, since most of them had fire elemental roots.
Besides the principle of "the winner takes all," the disciples couldn't help but discuss among themselves.
“I think there are more than just gourd vines on that road, after all, they’ve only covered less than a tenth of the distance.”
"They can't see the whole area like we can, so they can only explore little by little and choose the easier route first."
“That’s right. I’m actually quite curious to see what’s next. If they don’t go over there, all we’ll be able to see is a blur.”
"The magical beasts here are all at the Spirit Condensation Realm. Does that mean we, at the Meridian Opening Realm, can't go in for the trial?"
"Didn't they say it would automatically adjust based on the trial participant's level?"
"Should we ask our junior sister?"
"Go ask."
Upon hearing this, Bai Qingqing turned her head to look at her, a faint smile curving her eyebrows: "It will automatically adjust, making it 10% stronger than the combat power of the trial participants."
"But the magical beasts that Senior Sister and the others just encountered were only at the third or fourth level of the Spirit Condensation Realm," a senior brother asked boldly.
"Because those are just minor monsters; the testers haven't come out yet," Bai Qingqing explained.
"Thank you for clearing up my doubts, junior sister." The senior brother cupped his hands in greeting, his ears turning red.
"Master, sit down and watch." Wukong said, grabbing a stone with his claws and shouting "Transform!" The stone turned into a comfortable rattan chair.
"Wukong, that's impressive." Bai Qingqing patted Wukong's head. "You can even do transformations."
"It's all thanks to Master's excellent teaching," Wukong said, squinting his eyes contentedly.
"You have a sweet tongue." Bai Qingqing just smiled and didn't take it to heart.
Niu Shanming and Bai Wenyuan, who were standing to the side, looked at Wukong with envy.
They had just learned from the Bull Demon King that Bai Qingqing had specifically taught Wukong the "Seventy-Two Transformations" and the "Somersault Cloud".
I couldn't help but marvel at how lucky this monkey was.
If its enemies who chased it and forced it to the Southern Wilderness Continent find out, they'll probably be so angry they'll vomit blood.
After all, Wukong's achievements today were all the result of their scheming and pursuit.
"Ancestor, Master Niu, please have a seat as well." Wukong followed suit and conjured up two more rattan chairs, saying smugly.
"Thank you, Wukong." The two thanked him and then sent their congratulations via telepathy.
Just then, one of the disciples watching nearby suddenly said, "Did you guys feel that it's getting dark inside?"
"Now that you mention it, it's true, but it's still bright outside."
Bai Wenyuan looked at Bai Qingqing and asked, "Qingqing, did you change the flow of time in the secret realm?"
“Yes.” Bai Qingqing nodded: “It takes five days inside and about an hour outside. If they do not choose to attack the trial participants within five days, the trial participants will take the initiative to attack them.”
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