Xiaoxiao.

"You mean that after advancing to the Nascent Soul Realm, the strength level of the savage beasts is actually no longer equivalent to ours?" Ying Yue asked somewhat uncertainly.

“That’s right!” Kuang Zheng affirmed.

"After we advance to the Nascent Soul Realm, we have actually gradually broken free from the shackles of being an 'ordinary person' and have begun to slowly move closer to becoming an 'immortal'."

Reaching this level means more than just developing physical potential.

It begins to guide us to explore and comprehend the great principles of heaven and earth. Therefore, once we reach this level, the power we can unleash can no longer be measured solely by human strength.

Otherwise, why would the Nascent Soul stage be called "entering sainthood"?

"Transcending the mortal realm and entering sainthood" refers not only to a significant increase in lifespan, but also to a point where the power a cultivator can unleash can no longer be measured by ordinary standards.

Seeing Ying Yue's confused expression, Kuang Zheng smiled and said, "If I put it this way, you might still be confused. Let me give you an example! That is, I can easily kill three lords right now."

"Is it really that amazing? It truly deserves to be called the second most difficult threshold to cross on the path of cultivation! Although it is extremely difficult, the rewards are also incredibly huge!" Ying Yue said with stars in her eyes.

"Hehe, no need to be envious. You'll break through to this level sooner or later," Kuang Zheng said.

"Really? Can I really do it?" Ying Yue asked with eyes full of anticipation.

“Of course!” Kuang Zheng affirmed.

"Yay! That's great!" Ying Yue shouted and jumped for joy. Anyone who didn't know better would think she had already broken through to a higher level!

No wonder she was so excited; breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage is the dream of every cultivator.

But because of that terrifyingly low probability, the dreams of countless people have become mere pipe dreams.

Now, hearing someone who has already broken through tell me personally that I will be able to break through in the future.

This is like someone who has already crossed the river now guiding you to the other side. How could that not excite her?

Kuang Zheng's words were not meant to please Ying Yue, but rather to indicate that with her talent and diligence, there was a high probability that she would break through to the Nascent Soul stage.

This is a deduction based on reality from someone who has been through it all, and it's not meant to make Ying Yue happy.

After Kuang Zheng's detailed explanation, Ying Yue finally had a clearer and general understanding of the strength of these strange beasts.

To put it simply, no one on the planet Penglai can rival him now.

The Nascent Soul Realm truly lives up to its name as "Sainthood"!

The moment he stepped inside, he gained the ability to freely give orders and dictate the course of events.

But one question lingered in Ying Yue's mind: "Then how did they realize they were no match for you?"

They must have discovered the unusual circumstances surrounding Ling Qi and the others' deaths; with their strength, they could easily have killed all seven of them.

But no one can suck them dry and not be noticed by anyone.

In addition, Wu Ren's self-exposure back then left a deep impression on them, so the group decided to completely retreat into hiding.

"Their cowardly behavior isn't just because they discovered Ling Qi and the others' unusual behavior," Kuang Zheng said calmly, as if he had overheard the other's thoughts.

"Oh? Why do you say that?" Yingyue asked curiously.

"I think it's because animals have an innate instinct to seek advantage and avoid harm that they sensed something unusual."

As you know, animals are much more sensitive to danger than humans.

My first suspicion is that there is an even more powerful force behind them.

Thirdly, Wu Ren had left a deep impression on them. If Chi Ying hadn't discovered their self-destruction in time, none of them would have escaped,” Kuang Zheng explained.

Mentioning Wu Ren instantly dampened their spirits.

Despite it being an undeniable fact, they still couldn't accept that Wu Ren had left them and would never come back.

Upon hearing that there was an even more powerful being behind the other side, Ying Yue said in disbelief, "There are even more powerful beings behind the three lords? Is that possible?"

"It's hard to say, it's just my suspicion." Kuang Zheng couldn't explain why he had such a guess, but he vaguely felt that Chi Ying and the others' retreat was somewhat unusual.

"Hmph! So what if they have powerful backers? We can defeat the three lords, and we can defeat the people behind them, if such people exist."

Those who only know how to hide their true colors, no matter how powerful they are, will only last this long.

As for Akakage and the others, they are even less worth mentioning. What's there to be afraid of when they turn into cowards when faced with difficulties?

Did you think hiding would solve everything?

Where in the world is there such a cheap thing?

When they can beat you, they bully you without restraint; when they can't, they cower like turtles. Hmph! I think they've lost their minds! At this moment, Ying Yue displayed immense confidence.

As expected of the eldest princess of the Qin Empire, she possesses a remarkable composure when facing difficulties and the unknown!

"Yue'er, you're right. No matter who's behind them, we'll fight them anyway. Even if Chi Ying and his gang become real turtles, we'll still drag them out!" Kuang Zheng replied with great enthusiasm, inspired by the situation.

After saying this, the two transformed into a long rainbow and vanished from the spot in an instant.

Shili Cave is a natural grotto complex covering nearly 10,000 square kilometers, named for its numerous naturally formed grottoes of varying sizes.

These grottoes are of various shapes and arranged in close succession.

Because red foxes are cave-dwelling wild beasts, they have a natural affinity for this place, and over time a large group of red foxes have gathered here.

In ancient times, the Red Fox clan was not well-known.

But thanks to their innate tracking and intelligence abilities, they managed to preserve this base.

With the arrival of the cataclysmic calamity, the Crimson Fox Clan, like the Vermilion Fruit Clan and the Thunderscale Devouring Python Clan, rose to prominence and became one of the three overlords of the Wild Plains.

Under the management of successive lords, Shili Cave also became the main base of the Red Fox Clan.

Due to its unique geography, which is shrouded in mist year-round and has many grottoes naturally connected to it, it has become the most mysterious of the three territories.

Legend has it that there is an ancient formation here. If outsiders trespass and fall into the formation, even a peerless master of the sixth level will perish instantly.

Whether the rumors are true or not is unknown, but it is an undeniable fact that Shili Cave has become the most mysterious place among the three major forces due to its unique geographical environment and the fact that it is the most mysterious level six realm in the wilderness.

Looking at the endless stone caves that appeared and disappeared in the clouds and mist, stretching all the way to the horizon, Ying Yue sincerely marveled at the wonders of nature.

Such a person would not only trespass, but even with a guide, they could easily get lost if they were not careful.

Because each cave looks similar and they are connected to each other, the entire Shili Cave is transformed into a huge maze.

In this way, without the guidance of someone familiar with the area, outsiders simply cannot get in.

Looking at the countless caves of all sizes, Ying Yue was at a loss: "Zheng Ge'er, what should we do now? This place is so vast, and without someone to guide us, we simply can't get in."

Kuang Zheng, standing to the side, showed no concern whatsoever. Pointing to the thick fog ahead, he smiled and said, "No need to rush. Look, isn't the guide here?"

Following the direction indicated, Ying Yue stared intently, her eyes instantly blazing with fury.

It turned out that Zhu Xian and Chi Ying, who had been hiding in the shadows, had finally appeared in front of them...