Chapter 352: Ouyang Family (1/2)
This jungle in front of them was filled with life.
The members of the Demon Phoenix Continent had by now understood that the Ascended's Realm was not for weaklings, nor was it easy to survive here, beasts would attack them anywhere they went, and death loomed around every corner.
They were now like soldiers, adhering to every order Xue Wei gave, and when they saw the beautiful forest in front of them, their faces turned grave.
If it was bursting with life, it was likely to house some beasts and creatures that could make their lives difficult, to whether or not they wished to enter, all of them looked to Xue Wei to make a decision.
Contrary to their expectations, they had thought his expression would be filled with uncertainty and worry, but a smile hung on his lips, and his eyes were bright as he looked at the jungle in front of him.
”Fortune and danger go hand in hand,” he said to the members of the Demon Phoenix Empire. ”We have been in the realms for a full month and a half already, but our gains are already quite numerous.
”However, we have not come across anything extraordinary yet, and I have a feeling that a forest with this much life will be able to contain a lot of unique treasures.
”I am going to enter, but if you feel that it is too much, then you should not enter. If you are already satisfied with your gains, then you should head back.
”I have a feeling that if we go to this forest, not only will we encounter danger, we will also likely encounter other humans.”
”What makes you say this?” one of the geniuses asked puzzled. After a month and a half, they had not seen the slightest trace of other humans, so why would he suddenly be sure that they existed within this forest?
Xue Wei smiled and pointed at the soil, not far away from them. Looking at it, the genius quieted down and felt his face heat up slightly.
There, in the muddy soil, were footprints of other humans. The footprints were many; it seemed as if at least twenty people had walked past.
”Would they have encountered a lot of treasure too?” One of the princes asked with a bit of hesitation. He was not opposed to killing and looting for the sake of getting rich.
The others also looked at Xue Wei curiously, and Xue Wei smiled slightly as he shrugged his shoulders.
”I don't know,” he said honestly, ”but we should go into the forest if we want to know. Anyway, don't attack anyone unless they attack us first. Even if they are alone, don't act on impulse. We don't know their backing or how many have entered from the different worlds.
”Although the Ascended's Realm had opened in the Demon Phoenix Empire, we don't know how large the cracks were onwith other continents. Some might have let ten pass; others might have been able to get even more than us. If the group is bigger, or if more cracks appeared on one continent, we would be even more unlucky.”
Looking at the unwilling expression on the prince's face, Xue Wei sighed. Although they followed his orders, the truth was that the princes refused to submit and were looking for a way to overthrow his leadership.
Xue Wei had not paid too much attention to them before, but looking at their resentfilled expressions, he began regretting having saved them a few times.
The princes were, however, unable to do anything. The geniuses of the Demon Phoenix Continent were all hugely impressed by Xue Wei, and all of them supported him. If they wanted to cause problems, they had to see if they had theis ability.
”Well, I said it before, only enter this forest if you want to. We can split into two groups here, one that goes into the forest and heads towards Summer, and one that stays at the plainne and keeps killing beasts and benefits this way.”
The looks of all of their faces turned to contemplate. Their harvest was indeed not bad, and if they had not heard Xue Wei talk about exceptional treasures, they would all have been satisfied with what they had gained.
However, after they had heard his words, all of them had their blood burning. Going to try and get their hands on even more and outstanding treasures would be much better and increase their strength and rank in the future.
Even if they had to risk their lives, then so be it. From the moment they had entered the Ascended's Realm and encountered the Tree spirit, they had realized that they might not make it out alive.
Even the prince whose face had looked ugly earlier went to the group that decided to go to the jungle and try their luck. Not only him, but everyone went there.
Seeing them having made their decision, Xue Wei shrugged his shoulders. Although he had to split all the treasure he found with more people; he would also be much safer as long as he traveled together with these people.
Not to mention his promise of looking after them. If they were not together, he would be unable to fulfill his promise.
”Well then, let's enter,” he said, and they entered into the jungle. Everyone was on high alert, but they soon found that a path had been carved through the thicket by someone who had walked there before them.
They encountered animal carcasses; some were small and inconspicuous; others were large with signs of battle having destroyed the surroundings.
”This way we will gain nothing,” one of the princes once again tried to make the people unhappy with Xue Wei and said.
Unfortunately, no one paid attention to him and continued through the cleared road.
They walked for a few hours before the sound of battling could be heard in front of them.
Xue Wei gestured for the others to be quiet, and although they had been chatting and joking along the way, they now turned utterly silent.
Advancing, they soon found the group of people who were engaged in battle. There were twenty youths, all of which were wielding a sword, their attacks almost touching upon the dao of the sword.