C485 Misty Mountain Range(2)

Based on the level of the demonic beasts, they sought their path. The downside of this method was that it consumed too much vital energy. Those with higher cultivation could manage, but those with lower cultivation risked being expelled before even finding the Bewilderment Dragon Stream due to exhaustion.

"Brother Zhengyang, I'm hungry!"

Hearing Rice's words, Woo Zhengyang's eyes suddenly lit up. For the first time, he felt that Rice's voice, declaring hunger, was music to his ears. Rice's special constitution meant Woo Zhengyang had no worries. The Qi Blood Crystals they had reserved for Rice would sustain him longer than even those at the Inner Stage or Tendon Bone Stage. With Rice's combat prowess, Woo Zhengyang hardly needed to intervene, allowing him to conserve his own vital energy.

Realizing this, Woo Zhengyang was more than willing to let Rice take the lead. He handed Rice a Qi Blood Crystal, which he devoured in a few bites, instantly brimming with fighting spirit, brandishing his spear and pointing forward.

Several hours later, Woo Zhengyang had given up on deciphering the array path. The mist had thickened significantly, reducing visibility to just ten or twelve yards. The influence on the Array Origin Bead had also increased considerably, making it nearly impossible for Woo Zhengyang to find the correct route using it.

Given the situation, we'll have to rely on Little Rice.

The two of them kept testing the strength of the beasts to determine whether they were moving deeper into the area or retreating. A day passed, and night fell.

Woo Zhengyang initially thought that navigating the Misty Mountain Range at night would be even more challenging. To his surprise, the opposite was true. As night descended, the mist in the mountains seemed to transform into tiny glowing particles, illuminating the surroundings with a bright clarity that significantly improved visibility.

"Zhengyang, it's so beautiful here. I wish I could take some of this mist back with me..." Little Rice was so captivated by the glowing mist that she reached out, trying to scoop some into her hands. Unfortunately, the mist flowed away, no matter how hard she tried to hold onto it, leaving her pouting in disappointment.

"I'm afraid you can't take this with you, but if we get the chance, I can catch some fireflies for you."

"Fireflies? What are those?"

Woo Zhengyang remembered that in this world of constant drizzle, there were no fireflies.

"They're little bugs that light up, and they look really pretty when they fly around!"

"Yes, yes, I want fireflies!" Little Rice exclaimed with excitement.

Woo Zhengyang readily agreed, but he was also pondering whether he should take Little Rice with him when he eventually left.

In this world, Rice is pretty much on his own. If he ever gets the chance to see a world without constant rain, it would surely be an amazing journey. Moreover, the outside world allows for energy cultivation. With the foundation Rice has built here, once he starts cultivating, his progress will undoubtedly surpass the average person. If Rice's unique constitution also benefits energy cultivators, it would be nothing short of extraordinary.

As Woo Zhengyang was contemplating their next move, Rice gently tugged on his sleeve and whispered, "Brother, I think there are people ahead."

Woo Zhengyang looked up and, sure enough, a few figures were visible a short distance away. As soon as Woo Zhengyang noticed them, they spotted him too. However, due to the fog, they could only make out each other's outlines, not their faces.

"Woo Zhengyang?" a surprised voice called out. It was Zhan Yifei. The silhouette of Woo Zhengyang carrying Rice was unmistakable, and Zhan recognized him immediately.

"It's you guys?" Upon hearing Zhan Yifei's voice, Woo Zhengyang quickly walked over, finally getting a clear view of the situation.

Ahead, there were six people in total. Two of them were Zhan Yifei and Zhan Yinuo. The other four were dressed in light blue robes with a half-moon emblem embroidered on the left chest, marking them as members of the Moon Light Martial Mansion.

The six were from two different factions, standing on opposite sides, tense and ready for conflict, yet neither side made the first move.

In the Misty Mountain Range, everyone cherished their life force, as they lacked Rice's unique abilities and had to be cautious.

As Woo Zhengyang approached, the four from Moon Light Martial Mansion had already sized up Woo Zhengyang and Rice. One of the young men sneered, "A country boy, and he even brought a little girl along. Is Azure Sun Martial Mansion so desperate for people?"

After he spoke, a girl beside him giggled and chimed in, "Exactly, from the way you sounded so excited, I thought you actually found some help. Sure, it's four against four now, but do you really think adding these two gives you a chance to win? You might as well save your energy. Otherwise, you'll get kicked out before you even find the Bewilderment Dragon Stream, and it won't be worth it!"

"What's going on?" Woo Zhengyang walked straight up to Zhan Yifei, ignoring the four from Moon Light Martial Mansion.

"Look..." Zhan Yifei nodded toward the front with a hint of anger.

Woo Zhengyang took a closer look and his expression changed slightly.

On a blood-red boulder, a small crimson flower swayed gently under the drizzle.