The next day, before dawn, Bai Nianchen, clad in a tattered Daoist robe, ferociously charged towards yesterday's Ghost-Faced Fire Monkey tribe.
Two second-tier Ghost-Faced Fire Monkeys had died yesterday, plunging the entire monkey troop into a rage.
However, they could not chase Bai Nianchen forcefully, as Bai Nianchen was very strong. If the leader didn't act, the other monkeys would just be delivering themselves to him.
But if the leader pursued him, the young monkeys back home would be in danger.
The old Daoist hid by the bushes, watching the monkey tribe ahead. If he could conquer this tribe, he would likely acquire five to six second-tier demon cores, twenty first-tier demon cores, and the leader's third-tier demon core.
As long as he succeeded, it would completely compensate for the entire day wasted yesterday.
Thus, the old Daoist devised a plan. He hid in the bushes and aimed at two Ghost-Faced Fire Monkeys perched on trees ahead, keeping watch.
These monkeys usually went out hunting, preying on weaker demonic beasts for their sustenance.
Then they would leave some to stand guard near their territory.
His hands once again glowed with golden lightning.
"Thunder, the command of the heavens!"
"Boom!"
The sound of thunder suddenly erupted. The two lookout Ghost-Faced Fire Monkeys were startled and, as they tried to dodge, were instantly pierced by Bai Nianchen's Chaos Divine Thunder and turned into ashes.
The consequence of this was the enraged Ghost-Faced Fire Monkey leader emerging from the tribe!
"Roar!"
Its crimson eyes fixed on the old Daoist who had been chased all day yesterday. It had already been furious and couldn't sleep well last night. Now, seeing this old fellow again causing trouble for its tribe, how could it tolerate it any longer?
It charged directly at Bai Nianchen, its body trailing a string of black sparks, the terrifying heat causing the air to distort.
As it moved, dust flew, and the earth trembled!
A black fireball hurtled towards Bai Nianchen.
The old Daoist's scalp tingled. Without hesitation, he turned tail and ran!
"Boom!"
The fireball whizzed past his ear and slammed into a tree, turning the entire tree into ashes.
"Hiss! My... damn Celestial Venerable! Is it even fiercer than yesterday?"
The old Daoist's face contorted as he ran with all his might.
Yesterday's scene was replaying.
Those watching the live stream outside also had dark lines on their faces.
"No, Daoist, are you an idiot? Do you want to waste another day?"
"Damn! Character collapse, Daoist, you're more reckless than Brother Da Teng!"
"Go, Daoist Bai! Uphold the prestige of Longhu Mountain!"
"Huh? They didn't say he's a Daoist from Longhu Mountain. Isn't Daoist Bai the Dao Master of Baishi Cave Heaven?"
"What do you know? All Daoists are from our Longhu Mountain! Daoist Bai is awesome!"
"......"
Bai Nianchen's reckless act was truly incomprehensible.
Many felt the old Daoist wouldn't achieve good results, as he hadn't even obtained a single demon core yet!
Xue Qianwei tugged Chu Yang's sleeve and asked, "Will the old Daoist not make it into the top five hundred?"
Chu Yang shook his head and said, "Of course not."
"He's so reckless, and he's still messing with this monkey group!"
"You think he's reckless, but he's actually planning to wipe out this entire monkey tribe in one fell swoop!"
"Ah?"
Chu Yang smiled and continued, "He's testing the limits of the Ghost-Faced Fire Monkey leader. When the leader realizes it has gone too far from its tribe, it will give up the chase. And then, Daoist Bai might fire a couple more Chaos Divine Thunders... Finally, when only the Monkey King remains, worn out from being led around, that's when Daoist Bai will truly engage in frontal combat."
Xue Qianwei: "???"
"At this age, he's tormenting the Monkey King and tormenting himself."
"But fortune favors the bold. After this exploit, he should at least catch up to the top ten."
Chu Yang guessed correctly. Bai Nianchen indeed had such intentions. Since the Monkey King was concerned about the other Ghost-Faced Fire Monkeys in the tribe, it would definitely not dare to chase too far.
And as soon as the Monkey King returned, Bai Nianchen would immediately follow, kill two more, enrage the Monkey King again, and then continue running!
The audience then realized that the old Daoist wasn't simply reckless; he intended to dismantle the entire monkey tribe through repeated attrition!
......
While the old Daoist was working hard, others were not idle.
Wang Teng only mingled with other trial participants at night; during the day, he still acted alone.
However, he was seriously injured when fighting that crocodile, so he didn't venture deep into the forest to search for high-tier demonic beasts.
The first-tier and weaker second-tier demonic beasts in the outer regions were basically easy prey for him.
Therefore, after resting for a day and fighting for another day, Wang Teng already possessed one third-tier demon core, three second-tier demon cores, and fifteen first-tier demon cores.
"Hmph, hmph, Meng Zibin? What's he? Does anyone really think I slack off and go clubbing every day? Lol! Just wait and see me dominate the group!"
After two consecutive days of fierce combat, Wang Teng's face showed fewer of his usual nonchalant expressions and more dense wounds, which ironically added a touch of ferocity!
Several trial participants were being pursued by a fierce Crimson Fire Giant Lizard, a mere second-tier demonic beast.
Then, Wang Teng, with a face full of fierce determination, charged from behind shouting, "Get out of my way! I'm claiming this guy's demon core!"
"Holy crap! Brother Da Teng, that's unsportsmanlike! We engaged first..."
"Damn it, shut up! Look at how beaten up you are and you're still talking tough. I'm out!"
"I'll be damned! You've lost all dignity like this! Damn it! Wait for me!"
"......"
These trial participants fled in disarray. The highest cultivation among them was only mid-stage Qi Refining. Facing this Crimson Fire Giant Lizard, they could only escape. If Wang Teng hadn't appeared, some of them might have lost their lives here.
With a roar, Wang Teng leaped up. Activating his Shattering Jade Hegemon Body Art, he became like a human beast.
Wang Teng loved fighting these large, cumbersome demonic beasts the most; they were like targets. As long as your strength surpassed theirs, you won!
As his fist struck, faint dragon roars emerged.
Continuous combat helped him awaken the hidden True Dragon bloodline within him.
After a few intense clashes, the impressive-looking Crimson Fire Giant Lizard's head was smashed by Wang Teng.
Then, to everyone's astonishment, the ferocious Wang Teng skillfully took out a dagger, slit open the giant lizard's belly, and extracted a demon core from its body.
"Hmph, two points secured!"
People outside gasped in admiration. The strength displayed by Wang Teng was truly astonishing!