Chu Tian had no time to ponder her thoughts.
He only knew that being a Soul Master felt like unlocking a faster path to the next level.
If he wanted to reach their destination quickly, he couldn't let anyone slow them down.
He activated his Ancient Tree form and healed Bu Shi Yi, who was crippled.
Chu Tian used a healing spell this time.
His feeling was completely different. His dantian had returned, and his body was filled with surging energy.
The spiritual energy he had unconsciously mobilized was now channeled by his skill power, naturally executing a Qi Fusion technique.
The Qi Fusion technique, combined with the healing spell, allowed Chu Tian to harness the power of nature.
Simultaneously, he could draw upon the life force of surrounding plants and trees to enhance the healing effect.
This life-essence-nurturing healing technique, while not as potent as resurrection skills,
could snatch someone back from the brink of death as long as they were still breathing.
Chu Tian's display further astonished everyone.
They knew the importance of a healer in their eyes.
A healer was a life-saving profession.
Although this place was a trial ground, it was a prison to them.
It was due to their ancestors.
But as descendants, they longed to leave this place.
The first level of the secret realm trial
was where they lived.
But it wasn't entirely safe.
Even though it was the weakest level of the trial,
they still suffered frequent damages from calamities like dampness.
The clan had only one lineage of healers.
That was Hai Yue's lineage.
Her master, who was her grandfather.
That old man had a very strange temper.
Hai Yue was his granddaughter.
Yet, he didn't allow Hai Yue to call him grandfather, insisting on a master-disciple relationship.
And Hai Yue's father
died during a beast tide outbreak.
He didn't retreat in time while rescuing the injured,
and was buried in the stampede of beasts.
Currently, Hai Yue had not yet grown up.
Her grandfather had entered his seventies.
His lifespan was likely not long.
Once he fell, Hai Yue would become the sole healer in the clan.
But her skill level,
as Chu Tian had said,
was truly not very good.
Therefore, even the clan leader was extremely troubled by this matter.
And ever since the incident with Hai Yue's father,
the clan leader had decreed that the lives of the Hai family lineage were more precious than anyone else's.
No matter what danger they encountered,
everyone had to stand in front of them.
If another incident like Hai Yue's father's happened again,
even if he had to be knocked out, he had to be brought to safety.
And Hai Yue's identity as a woman
was known to very few.
Even the clan leader was unaware of this.
If he found out,
it would surely give him gray hairs.
The single lineage of the Hai family might end with this generation.
If Hai Yue were to marry someone else, and their offspring's bloodline
was unsuitable for cultivating healing spells, their survival here would become even more difficult.
Perhaps Hai Yue's grandfather thought this way.
Thus, he kept this matter hidden.
However, walls have ears.
Jin Ling was someone who knew the truth of this matter.
From then on, the two became best闺蜜 and friends.
Bu Shi Yi harbored resentment because of this, which led to the current situation.
The team of seven was currently traversing the dense forest.
A Li was also with them.
Their intended direction towards the entrance of the third level had long deviated from the safe passage.
Hai Yue had intended to take a detour back.
Chu Tian simply said,
"Too much trouble, let's just go straight through! Let's f**k them up!"
This simple sentence
first made A Biao and A Tai's blood boil.
"So cool, this is what a man is like!"
Even A Li, that little girl, excitedly waved her tiny fists.
This little girl had a personality that loved to see chaos.
Although others had worries in their eyes,
they did not object.
Chu Tian had revealed his strength before.
They knew their limits.
The second level of the secret realm would likely not be able to hide anything from him.
"Stay close!"
Chu Tian didn't want to waste any more time.
Finding the direction,
he exerted a little force under his feet.
Boom...
A projectile shot out.
The deafening roar startled the birds and beasts in the forest into a frenzy.
This violent beauty
made Hai Yue's eyes gleam.
A Biao and A Tai let out excited roars and followed suit.
They charged forward wildly.
Although Chu Tian advanced using this physical propulsion method,
no one could keep up with him.
Originally, advancing this way in the dense forest was very strenuous.
Every landing spot and the distance of his jumps
had to be precisely calculated.
However, they did not know that Chu Tian had activated his Travel Form.
The deer form of the Travel Form was the king of the forest.
Maneuvering through the woods
was a skill a deer had to master.
Therefore, his movements, though seemingly violent,
were supple within their strength.
Any giant trees or strange rocks in his path
could not hinder his speed.
He weaved and leaped, occasionally stopping to wait for those behind him.
Chu Tian wished he could quickly reach the entrance of the third level alone.
But these guys had helped him in a way.
By escorting them to higher levels,
allowing them to obtain more spirit herbs, young heavenly beasts, and other necessities.
Obtaining young advanced heavenly beasts
and nurturing them
could make their lives on the first level more comfortable.
After all, they were very rare.
Once they encountered danger,
pets would be their greatest support.
About half an hour passed.
The trees in the front jungle began to thin out.
Soon, everyone emerged from the jungle.
Before them lay a sandy, rocky area.
In the distance, strange rocks stood in clusters.
"Is this the red zone ahead?"
Chu Tian stopped at the edge.
Waiting for Hai Yue and the others to catch up, he asked.
"It's the Stone Rage Beast!"
Hai Yue replied.
"You know what's here?" Chu Tian asked in surprise.
"The second level has been almost entirely explored by our ancestors, so we naturally know what's here!"
Hai Yue gazed into the distance, a hint of hesitation in her voice.
"How strong is it?" Chu Tian pressed.
"I don't know!" Hai Yue answered curtly.
"Don't you know everything?" Chu Tian glared at her, slightly annoyed.
He felt that Hai Yue was unreliable and seemed to be teasing him.
"I know what's there, but countless years have passed, who knows if it's still there, or how much it has grown?"
Seeing Chu Tian's expression, she glared back.
"Fine... You have a point!" Chu Tian stopped bothering her.
He directly moved forward into the area, proceeding rapidly.
"A Yue, are we just following him like this?"
Jin Ling walked up to her and asked softly.
"What else can we do? He's a strong ally..."
Hai Yue said helplessly, looking at the figure ahead.
Before she could make a decision,
two roars echoed.
They came from behind them.
It was the slower A Tai and A Biao.
A Li was sitting on A Biao's shoulder.
These two couldn't keep up with Chu Tian, but instead started competing with each other.
Both seemed to be on steroids.
Mimicking Chu Tian, they stomped the ground with each step, creating thunderous sounds.
Carrying A Li, the two of them completely ignored Hai Yue.
They passed by them
and followed in Chu Tian's footsteps.
"Men!" Bu Shi Yi said at this moment.
After speaking, he slowly shook his head, looking disdainful.
This, however, attracted Jin Ling's attention!
"Is that how you act like a man? Then you're not a man, are you?"
After saying this, Jin Ling moved and followed.
Bu Shi Yi looked bewildered.
He looked at Hai Yue.
She simply shrugged helplessly.
Bu Shi Yi gave a wry smile.
"How did I get myself into this?"
He had intended to show his presence,
but unexpectedly, Jin Ling retorted.
Boom...
Just as Hai Yue was about to step forward to follow,
the ground suddenly shook.
It was as if an earthquake was happening.
Then, in the distance,
among the clustered strange rocks,
the stone forest collapsed, and a colossal figure slowly rose.
At this moment, they realized that those strange rocks were not ordinary stones at all.
They were the fur of this colossal figure.
Each "strange rock" was ten meters tall.
One could imagine how enormous this colossal figure was.
Chu Tian slammed on the brakes, stopping in his tracks.
The colossal figure slowly revealed its full form.
Chu Tian's perspective shifted from level to looking up.
Finally, he met an eye as large as a basketball court.
This creature was a cyclops.
"Is this the Stone Rage Beast?"
Chu Tian murmured.
This creature stood a full thousand meters tall.
So immense, it appeared extraordinarily bulky.
Stone fragments splashed from its body.
With a rustling sound, like an avalanche.
Clearly, it had sensed someone entering its territory.
It had been awakened from its slumber.
It lowered its head, looking down at Chu Tian and the others.
As if a giant looking at ants.
"Wooo..."
Boom boom boom...
The creature let out a roar from its mouth.
Its massive arms
could reach the ground.
With a slight bend,
it slammed its fists onto the ground.
Causing tremors.
The ground beneath Chu Tian and the others trembled.
Everyone stumbled,
feeling unstable.
The breath from its roar blew sand and rocks everywhere.
At this moment, even Bu Shi Yi's usually calm eyes showed panic.
This creature had always been remarkably composed.
If Chu Tian were to describe it, it was that pretentious demeanor.
Jin Ling also drew the long sword from her back.
However, she looked at the creature's size.
And felt that her long sword was like an embroidery needle.
It probably couldn't even penetrate its skin.
Instantly, everyone became vigilant.
Adopting a stance as if preparing for a fierce battle.
Even A Li, that little girl, no longer had a playful expression.
However, Chu Tian, standing before them, remained there calmly.
His hair and clothes were all flailing in the wind.
But any rocks, large or small, that approached within half a foot of his body,
would instantly turn to dust and slide away.
Seeing this, the others felt a slight sense of reassurance.
This man had given them too many surprises.
They wondered if he could lead them through this current crisis.
However, his slender form standing there was like an anchor.
Giving everyone a sense of great security.
The rumbling roar slowly faded, and the wind subsided.
The Stone Rage Beast stopped smashing the ground.
Its blood-red single eye
stared at Chu Tian and the others.
Its giant foot slowly lifted.
A foot only a hundred meters large stepped towards Chu Tian and them.
"Dodge quickly!"
Hai Yue shouted.
However, before they could make any move,
boom...
Chu Tian, standing before them, suddenly bent down.
He shot up into the air.
At this moment, Chu Tian's ascent speed was at its extreme.
A crack spread across the ground like a spiderweb.
This was caused by Chu Tian reaching supersonic speed at his takeoff.
Before the sound had even fully dissipated,
as Jin Ling and the others prepared to dodge to the sides,
an explosion occurred in the air.
Crack!
A silver light streaked across the sky.
The giant foot that had been blocking out the sun suddenly stopped.
Everyone looked up.
They did not see Chu Tian's figure.
However, the giant foot paused for two seconds.
And began to shake.
Then, a crack appeared.
The giant foot inexplicably broke in the middle.
At the moment it broke,
the moonlight shone down.
Reflecting off the gap,
it was as smooth as a mirror.
It could refract the moonlight.
And at this moment,
they saw a sight from higher up.
A figure floated a thousand meters high.
The entire moon was silhouetted behind him.
And the Stone Rage Beast before them,
not only did its foot break,
but half of its head began to slide off.
With a rumbling sound, its body slowly began to fall.
The figure in the sky held a two-meter-long spear.
Like a god.
"Dead?" Bu Shi Yi's pupils constricted to the size of needles.
"This... it's over just like that?" A Li was somewhat bewildered.
"Who told us to dodge? What a scare!" Hu Biao pulled himself back to his original spot from afar.
He had been the fastest to flee.
Hai Yue ignored Hu Biao's words.
She tilted her head back, her face filled with disbelief.
Although she had estimated Chu Tian's strength,
she had still underestimated him.
With one move, just one move,
he had instantly killed the Stone Rage Beast recorded in ancient texts, a three-star heavenly beast.
That was a three-star heavenly beast!
It was said that the highest was only nine stars!
Although a three-star was only considered a low-tier heavenly beast,
it was still the ceiling of the low-tier.
Even if the Four Protectors could enter and raise another three-star heavenly beast, they would absolutely not do it so easily.
That was an instant kill!
What kind of strength could achieve this?
Moreover, the Stone Rage Beast had extremely high defense.
Its defense could rival that of a five-star heavenly beast.
"How... how did he do it?"
Jin Ling almost rubbed her eyes.
As a sword cultivator!
Her cultivation was about a single strike to cleave the sky and break the earth.
As long as she drew her sword, it would be a decisive blow.
Yet, she couldn't achieve such a feat.
This was the path she had always pursued.
And Chu Tian, this person, had given her too many surprises.
Furthermore, he had shattered everyone's understanding of the cultivation path.
On the path of cultivation,
no one could achieve an all-round mastery.
Strength and defense were almost complementary.
This was evident in A Tai.
Those with powerful divine souls were destined to have weak physical bodies.
This could also be seen in A Li.
But Chu Tian possessed a powerful divine soul, immense strength, and strong defense.
This was already subverting everyone's common perception.
Later, Chu Tian also displayed powerful healing abilities.
His healing spell certainly could not have been mastered overnight.
It required comprehension of heaven and earth.
And generally, people who focused on strength and defense
were not very sharp-witted.
The man before them was a monster.
Now, he was about to unleash that resolute, decisive blow.
It certainly wasn't something achievable with just great strength.
Jin Ling carefully observed Chu Tian in the sky.
Finally, her gaze fell upon the long spear in Chu Tian's hand.
"It must be that weapon. It's sharp enough. It must be!"
Jin Ling murmured.
Attributing everything to Moon God's Wrath.
If she couldn't explain it this way, her own sword dao might collapse.
How could such a monstrous person exist?
Bu Shi Yi was beside Jin Ling.
Seeing Jin Ling's expression, the corners of his mouth twitched.
As if he had words to say,
but he swallowed them back.