Xiaoxiao.

This savage beast, which has never appeared in the world before, possesses terrifying strength that is enough to rival a top expert in the early stage of enlightenment!

Surprisingly, this powerful being moved with unusual slowness, as if it were carrying a heavy burden.

Moreover, its attack methods are extremely limited, relying solely on the strange, lantern-like organ on its head and the massive, thirty-meter-long tail covered in fine black scales to launch attacks.

If Ying Yue had been able to foresee these characteristics, the battle might not have taken so long.

Unfortunately, since she knew nothing about this mysterious beast, she had no choice but to adopt a strategy of continuous hit-and-run tactics in the initial encounter.

By repeatedly testing and maneuvering, one gradually uncovers the opponent's true intentions, and then seizes the opportunity to deliver a fatal blow to the enemy.

Such caution is a wise move when facing a formidable opponent of similar strength.

However, if one were to encounter a beast far more powerful than oneself, such an action would be tantamount to courting death!

It should be understood that there is a world of difference between wild beasts and humans.

They are enormous, incredibly strong, and possess unique stealth skills.

When these behemoths deliberately hide themselves, it is virtually impossible to detect their true nature.

If one were to encounter a ferocious beast far stronger than oneself, the consequences of such a hasty probing would be unimaginable.

This is like a moth drawn to a flame, ultimately ending up as a tragic victim of beasts.

Therefore, the most urgent task at present is to find out the general situation of the various wild beasts in this wilderness.

Otherwise, blindly venturing out without any clue will inevitably lead to numerous crises.

If a problem arises, it will not be a small matter; it could very well lead to a major disaster or even cost you your life!

The difficulty of gaining a deep understanding of that mysterious and unpredictable beast is beyond people's imagination!

It must be clear that their current geographical location is far beyond the limits of the exploration range previously explored by the three great empires.

This region is like a completely unknown dark territory to all of humanity. Throughout the long history of mankind, there has never been any detailed record of this place.

Therefore, everything that happens here can only be explored and investigated by themselves.

However, how could this possibly be easy?

Every bit of knowledge accumulated, even if it's just adding a single insignificant word, requires decades of diligent study and conscientious work.

The level of hardship behind this pioneering work is beyond the imagination of most people.

However, even though the road ahead was full of difficulties and obstacles, they did not back down and chose to forge ahead and meet the challenges head-on.

Because they know that these challenges are unavoidable and must be faced bravely.

Since there is no way to escape this situation, it seems that there is no other way but to face it head-on.

Of course, they were very clear in their hearts that they absolutely could not act blindly and impulsively, because the price paid for any wrong attempt was simply too heavy.

After much deliberation, they racked their brains and finally came up with a strategy that wasn't exactly ingenious—to quietly follow behind their target and observe them from the shadows.

The first step of this plan is to carefully observe the daily habits of these wild beasts without being detected; the next step is to find out their true strength.

To achieve this, the ideal scenario would be to incite a battle between different unfamiliar wild beasts. Only in the midst of fierce fighting can a more comprehensive and accurate assessment of the beasts' strength be made.

Once they have a general understanding of the situation, they can decide whether to take decisive action or temporarily avoid confrontation to ensure their own safety.

It must be said that this method can be effective against relatively ordinary beasts, but if one unfortunately encounters a powerful opponent whose strength far exceeds expectations, the situation may change dramatically in an instant.

At that time, those who were originally hunters will likely become prey instantly, with little chance of escaping.

That's why they had to be extremely careful. In fact, a month ago, the group had already roughly figured out the strength of this beast through various means, but they remained inactive and waited until today to make their move, all to minimize the chances of any unexpected events.

Fortunately, the battle unfolded as they had anticipated. However, the sudden burst of spiritual energy from the "lantern" far exceeded their expectations.

Fortunately, although the power of that spiritual energy blade was indeed quite strong, it was not ridiculously strong. Otherwise, if it had caused any serious trouble, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Ying Yue and Wu Ren were naturally extremely excited and thrilled to have successfully defeated such a powerful beast.

After a brief exchange of greetings, Kuang Zheng, as usual, stood quietly to the side, protecting the two of them.

After Ying Yue and Wu Ren had completely absorbed the beast cores in their hands, Kuang Zheng began to absorb his own.

It turned out that, after many practical observations, they were surprised to find that the amount of spiritual energy Kuang Zheng needed to achieve a breakthrough was a full ten times more than theirs!

However, it is reassuring that Kuangzheng's absorption rate of spiritual energy is also about ten times that of them.

Therefore, whenever Kuang Zheng obtained a beast core, he would always give priority to Ying Yue and Wu Ren to absorb it first.

In just a few breaths, Kuang Zheng opened his eyes.

Immediately afterward, the three quickly gathered their belongings and equipment, and once again took firm steps, bravely continuing their journey along the road ahead.

Time flies like an arrow, and a short week slips through people's fingers.

During this period, whether walking through dense jungles or traversing rugged mountain paths, whenever they encountered unfamiliar and ferocious beasts, they would not hesitate to choose to detour.

However, once they discover the same kind of wild beast with round gills they had encountered before, they will immediately launch a bloody hunt if circumstances permit.

On this very day, after a long and arduous journey, the three finally arrived at a deep and mysterious canyon.

They stood cautiously on the outer edge of the canyon, their gazes solemn and alert, intently scrutinizing the unknown territory before them.

From the moment I stepped into this place, an indescribable pressure enveloped me like a shadow.

Although the oppressive aura was intermittent, sometimes so intense that it was suffocating, and sometimes seemingly vanishing without a trace, the sense of pressure it brought still caused a surge of fear and unease to rise in the hearts of the three.

If this oppressive aura truly emanates from a powerful beast, then its terrifying strength must far exceed what they are currently capable of dealing with.

Out of caution for their own safety, none of the three dared to venture into the depths of the canyon. They could only stand quietly in place, constantly scanning every blade of grass, every stone, and every drop of water around them with sharp eyes.

On either side of the canyon stood two vast, boundless lakes, their waters shimmering and rippling gently, occasionally unleashing towering waves that crashed against the shore with thunderous force, splashing countless crystal-clear droplets. In an instant, the entire lake surface shimmered with a dazzling silvery-white light.

Gusts of wind howled past, like the surging winds of the sea, making people sway and almost unable to stand firm.

Looking into the distance, the lake is shrouded in mist, hazy and ethereal, with the endless fog obscuring the horizon, making it impossible to discern the lake's edge.