"Awooo..."

Just as everyone was looking at each other, unsure which direction to go, a wolf's howl suddenly pierced the silence.

In the moonlight, a pair of eerie green eyes stared at Ye Guichen and his group.

In no time at all, dozens of wolves emerged.

This scene was even more frightening than being surrounded by Hei Taixui's bandits.

Yuan Shao swallowed hard.

They had just passed Corpse Burial Valley and hadn't even entered the so-called Devil's Forest, yet they were already facing so many wolves. If they got lost in the forest, who knows how many more beasts they would encounter.

Even if they had someone as skilled as Shui Liao, who could take on a hundred enemies alone, it might not be enough to kill them all.

Moreover, being harassed by these beasts would be sheer torment for them.

"Mr. Ye, what should we do?" Yuan Shao asked, looking at Ye Guichen with some fright.

Ye Guichen had once told Li Fengxian that he was saved by a white wolf when he was little, so he didn't want to harm these wild wolves.

"Shui Liao, clear the path ahead. Let's head into the forest first."

"Roar!"

Shui Liao, upon hearing Ye Guichen's order, responded with a roar. Like a moving tank, he headed straight for Devil's Forest.

Shui Liao didn't even use his hands; he merely moved forward, breaking anything that stood in his way.

One of the wolves couldn't bear it any longer and leapt at Shui Liao, biting into him, only to have its teeth break in several pieces.

Before it could comprehend what had happened, Shui Liao grabbed it and flung it against a large tree, smashing it to pieces.

Simple!

Violent!

Yuan Shao couldn't help but feel a chill.

This Shui Liao was terrifying.

Ye Guichen was satisfied with Shui Liao's abilities but knew this wasn't his limit.

Given Shui Liao's physique, there was potential for further advancement.

If Shui Liao could refine his skills to the level of the Innate Realm, then his power would be truly frightening.

With Shui Liao leading, Ye Guichen followed behind, while Ma Xiaoling and Yuan Shao covered the rear.

The two initially wanted to kill the wolves following them, but Ye Guichen stopped them: "If they don't attack us, let them be."

Though unsure why Ye Guichen was so merciful, they complied as he had spoken.

Perhaps sensing that Ye Guichen's group wasn't to be trifled with, the wolves, except for the one Shui Liao had smashed, didn't make any aggressive moves. They followed at a distance, seemingly waiting for an opportunity.

Ye Guichen knew that wolves were patient creatures.

Unless they were sure of success, they could trail someone for days.

But Ye Guichen remained unbothered.

If they wanted to follow, it wasn't a bad thing.

After all, with a pack of wolves around, other beasts wouldn't dare approach.

The farther they went, the tougher the path became. The dense underbrush left little room to step.

Eerie owl calls occasionally broke the silence, adding to the unsettling atmosphere.

After walking for most of the day, Ye Guichen noticed Shui Liao slowing down and asked, "What's wrong?"

Shui Liao stopped, scratching his head sheepishly: "I'm hungry."

Ye Guichen slapped his forehead, having completely overlooked this issue.

He had reached the Innate Realm and, though not completely free from the need for food, could absorb spiritual energy and go without food for seven days without any problem.

But Shui Liao and the others were different.

Especially Shui Liao, whose large stature demanded more sustenance.

Even though he could plow through terrain like a tank, he hadn't eaten since entering Corpse Burial Valley. It was no wonder he was hungry.

"How about we eat something?" Ye Guichen glanced at Ma Xiaoling.

Ma Xiaoling lowered her head in embarrassment.

She had insisted on coming along, only to find it far more grueling than she had imagined.

Although Ma Xiaoling was a Corpse Chaser, she couldn't go without food and drink like real corpse people.

Reminded by Shui Liao, Ma Xiaoling also felt the pangs of hunger.

Fortunately, they had brought plenty of food and water.

Yuan Shao eagerly took out his backpack and started distributing food.

Shui Liao had brought a lot with him too.

With Ye Guichen's permission, they took out their food and began eating.

Ye Guichen and the others ate as if nothing could bother them.

The wolves seemed to feel insulted.

Do you think you can eat now, when you're about to become our meal?

Don't underestimate us!

A large gray wolf in the pack growled, stirring up the others.

Dozens of wolves moved through the dense forest, as if setting up an attack formation.

In almost an instant, they all vanished, leaving only glowing green eyes visible.

Yuan Shao, mid-bite of a compressed biscuit, tensed up again: "Mr. Ye, these wolves seem ready to attack!"

"It's alright, you continue eating. I'll keep watch!" Ye Guichen said nonchalantly. He took a sip of water and casually grabbed some grass blades in front of him.

To Ye Guichen, being in the Heavenly Xian Realm meant he could use anything as a weapon.

If the wolves dared to attack, these grass blades could easily kill them.

However, at that moment, the wolves that had been poised to strike suddenly became restless again.

The lead wolf whimpered softly, lowering its voice.

The pack, previously hidden and ready to attack, retreated like a receding tide.

In less than a minute, eerie silence returned.

"What's going on?" Ma Xiaoling asked, quickly stuffing food into her mouth and glancing around warily.

Ye Guichen's ears twitched. He swiftly turned his head towards a bush on his right.

"Crash..."

"Snap!"

The sound of a tree snapping echoed.

A massive tree, three or four people wide, was broken in half.

Simultaneously, a gigantic silhouette appeared twenty meters away.

Under the moonlight filtering through the forest, it could be seen that the figure was as tall as a three or four-story building, swaying slightly and emitting a bloody scent.

With spiritual energy swirling in his eyes, Ye Guichen immediately recognized it as a giant snake.

No wonder the wolves fled in fear.

This giant snake, merely its half, was probably ten meters long and more than a meter thick—way sturdier than a water barrel.

"Hiss..."

The snake's eyes glowed blue, like ghostly lanterns, and it hissed as it slowly slithered towards Ye Guichen and his group.

In its eyes, it seemed that Ye Guichen and the others were already prey on a platter.

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