Chapter 469
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Chapter 469: The Mysterious and Fiery Aura!
“You must prioritize your safety. Keep your distance and retreat immediately if you sense any danger!”
Su Yi felt a grave concern in his heart as he warned Xu Jiahui, Zhang Qing, Liu Ji, and the others.
Given Xu Jiahui and the others’ weak strength and cultivation level, Su Yi knew that if danger arose ahead, he would barely be able to protect himself, let alone others.
However, Xu Jiahui and the others were equally afraid of staying behind, so they could only follow along.
“Understood, we will take care of ourselves.”
Xu Jiahui, Zhang Qing, and the others nodded, acknowledging that they had relied on Su Yi’s protection throughout their journey. As time passed, their desire for strength had grown increasingly intense.
In the past, their desire to become strong, to become inner disciples, was primarily for their families—to provide better lives for their loved ones and bring honor to their clan.
However, over time, they had become increasingly aware that they must truly become stronger.
Only by becoming stronger themselves could they achieve true strength.
Only now did they realize how modest their previous goals had been.
Without hesitation, several people leaped forward, their energy surging as they rushed toward the direction from which the demon beasts had mysteriously advanced upon them from all sides.
“Swooshing sounds…”
The sound of breaking wind resonated as Su Yi and Situ Muyang led from the front.
Su Yi had specifically instructed the Dark Golden Demon Falcon and the leader of the Wolf-headed Demon Bats to guard the rear, with both maintaining extreme vigilance.
“There is indeed a peculiar aura present.”
After crossing several mountain peaks, Su Yi finally sensed a unique aura—a hot atmosphere imbued with pressure—permeating throughout the ancient forest.
They encountered more and more demon beasts, all slowly advancing in the same direction, much like the earlier appearances of the Dark Golden Demon Falcon and the Wolf-headed Demon Bats’ leader.
These demon beasts sensed Su Yi’s aura and avoided him rather than attacking, continuing to move forward.
“It’s strange—these demon beasts all seem to be of a relatively higher level.”
Situ Muyang noticed that among the demon beasts they encountered, there were more of the Demonic True Realm, while fewer belonged to the Demonic Spirit Realm.
As for demon beasts of the Yao Xuan Realm, there were almost none.
According to common sense, if something was truly controlling and affecting these demon beasts, then the lower-level demon beasts should have been more affected.
However, Situ Muyang found it peculiar that no low-level demon beasts were present in the area.
Without pausing, Su Yi carefully observed the surroundings before pondering aloud, “Perhaps the higher-level demon beasts are more susceptible to the influence.”
“Could it be so…?”
Situ Muyang remained skeptical but couldn’t find fault with the logic. Within this ancient forest, where everything was mysterious and strange, nothing seemed impossible.
The sound of breaking winds echoed through the ancient forest as Su Yi and the other affected ancient mutated beasts moved forward together.
“It’s getting increasingly hot…”
Soon, Situ Muyang, Xu Jiahui, Zhang Qing, Liu Ji, and the others were sweating profusely.
A blazing heat spread throughout the void, as if they had suddenly stepped into scorching sunlight.
This heat could not be blocked even by one’s vitality.
The blazing aura caused the vitality inside their bodies to boil and become scorching.
All the towering trees and gnarled vines around them had turned a reddish hue, as if affected and mutated by the passage of time.
“It’s unbearably hot!”
The deeper they ventured, the more terrifying the blazing aura became, and Zhang Qing, Xu Jiahui, and the others could no longer endure it.
“This heat is intense!”
Even Situ Muyang, with his fire attribute, began to struggle. This blazing aura was extraordinary, carrying a unique kind of pressure.
Su Yi felt it too. Even with his Indestructible Vajra Body, he realized this blazing aura was not to be underestimated.
Feeling concerned, Su Yi could only remind Xu Jiahui, Zhang Qing, and the others to be careful, advising them not to proceed if they couldn’t withstand it anymore.
“Su Yi, they’ve been affected again!”
Xu Jiahui’s voice rang out. The Dark Golden Demon Falcon and the Wolf-headed Demon Bats’ leader had apparently succumbed to the influence once more.
A crimson tinge surged quietly in their eyes as they lost consciousness, marching forward without regard for Xu Jiahui, Zhang Qing, and the others.
“Wake up!”
Su Yi paused and released a thunderous shout using the Supreme Chaotic Yuan Technique.
“What a formidable aura.”
The Dark Golden Demon Falcon and the Wolf-headed Demon Bats’ leader trembled, their bodies shaking as they regained consciousness, fear lingering in their eyes.
They had been unconsciously affected again.
“Stay closer to me, and remain vigilant.”
After consideration, Su Yi realized the Supreme Chaotic Yuan Technique could awaken the two beasts. If his technique’s aura enveloped them, perhaps they would remain unaffected.
The group continued forward, albeit at a much slower pace, as the heat intensified with each step.
Finally, after approximately half an hour, Su Yi leaped into the air, forming a vortex of primal energy at his feet that propelled him several meters upward. Using this momentum, he landed effortlessly on a towering, crimson tree.
As Su Yi alighted, not a single branch trembled.
Observing this, Situ Muyang couldn’t help but secretly admire the feat.
His primary attribute was wind, and he had dedicated considerable effort to mastering it since youth.
Though Su Yi’s technique appeared ordinary, Situ Muyang knew such mastery over primal energy and understanding of the wind attribute required exceptional skill and knowledge.
At the very least, he couldn’t replicate that movement.
Consider that the elders who had guided him since childhood were not ordinary individuals.
If that elder discovered an outer disciple of the Divine Sword School had surpassed him in mastery over primal energy and the wind attribute, he would have been furious and certainly administered severe punishment.
Impressed by the display, Situ Muyang channeled primal energy into his feet.
Wanting to quietly compete with Su Yi, he soared upward and attempted to land silently beside him.
“Swoosh…”
The tree branch beneath his feet trembled slightly as Situ Muyang felt a hint of resignation in his eyes. Even with his deliberate effort, he remained somewhat inferior.
“That’s the place…”
Su Yi’s voice reached Situ Muyang’s ears.
Following Su Yi’s gaze, Situ Muyang set aside his wandering thoughts and looked ahead.
They had apparently reached the ancient forest’s edge, or rather, its center.
A vast expanse of flat ground stretched before them, with an enormous mountain rising from its midst.
This mountain was immense, emanating a pervasive red glow.
The scorching breath throughout the ancient forest seemed to originate from that vast area.
The heat ahead was even more palpable, giving the sensation of burning skin even from a distance.
