C50 Lizard Beast!

In the room, Chu Yi was alone.

Chu Yi's cultivation technique had evolved beyond the need for spiritual energy, drawing instead on the power of the celestial stars to craft an unparalleled physique. Yet, an abundance of spiritual energy could still offer him certain advantages. He was convinced that if the spiritual energy here could match that of the Immortal Demon Temple, his cultivation speed could potentially increase tenfold. But that was merely wishful thinking...

"Hmm..."

"The spiritual energy here is truly plentiful..."

As Chu Yi sensed the shift in the surrounding spiritual energy, he exhaled softly. While the rich concentration of spiritual energy might not significantly boost his cultivation, it would certainly enhance his essence, energy, and spirit, effectively boosting his cultivation speed from another angle.

"However..."

Chu Yi's brow furrowed slightly. Others might not notice, but his keen perception had picked up on something. "Why does the spiritual energy seem denser now than it did during the day?" It was a subtle increase, but denser nonetheless, and that was an undeniable fact. While it was normal for spiritual energy to be dense in the wild, such a noticeable increase was unusual.

Still, Chu Yi didn't dwell on it too much; after all, such matters were beyond the concerns of a student like himself. He spent the night immersed in cultivation and felt his power surge anew. The gains he had made over the past few days seemed even more pronounced than the previous night's progress.

If only there were instruments to measure his strength, Chu Yi would have certainly put them to use. "Hmm, I estimate it's around 995 kilograms." Even without the equipment, he had a good sense of his own capabilities and could make an approximate guess.

"At this rate, does that mean I only need about three days of cultivation here to break through to 1,000 kilograms?" If he could maintain the pace from last night, reaching 1,000 kilograms should be fairly straightforward. "But will the last kilogram be just as easy to achieve?" Up until this point, Chu Yi had been gaining at least several dozen kilograms of strength each day, but as he progressed further, his daily gains had slowed to just over ten kilograms.

Even up until the final moments, Chu Yi was unable to increase his strength by even 1 kilogram while in the city.

He wasn't quite sure if accumulating the last kilogram would be easy.

But he guessed it would be extremely difficult.

"On paper, three days. In reality, who knows how many days it will actually take."

"But it doesn't matter. Before this trial is over, I'm certain I'll become a Silver Level Great Warrior!"

Chu Yi held onto this confidence.

After a night of training, dawn broke on the second day.

At the camp's entrance, the students preparing to depart wore grave expressions.

Standing before them was Teacher Cang.

There wasn't much left to say at this point; there was little left to teach.

Teacher Cang reiterated his constant emphasis on safety.

After enduring Teacher Cang's lecture, Chu Yi and Lee Zi were whisked away by Teacher Zhao's flying car to the spot they had left the day before.

But just minutes after disembarking, Chu Yi's expression shifted.

Lee Zi, at his side, also sensed something was off, but after a brief scan, she couldn't detect anything.

"What's the matter, Chu Yi?"

Lee Zi had great faith in Chu Yi and was convinced he had picked up on something.

Instead of responding, Chu Yi closed his eyes.

Moments later, he opened them wide, his face now painted with an eerie expression.

"Lee Zi, you mentioned that no powerful Demonic Beasts would roam this area anymore. Is that really the case?"

Though puzzled by his question, Lee Zi honestly shared her knowledge.

"Typically, that's the case for a short while."

"Other Demonic Beasts might sense the territory's overlord is gone, but they won't immediately take over. They'll test the waters first, and not just once or twice. Only after ensuring there's no danger will they start to encroach gradually."

"It will take a considerable amount of time for them to completely take over the territory."

Lee Zi had learned this from her textbooks.

Chu Yi fell silent for a brief moment, then slowly asked, "So, would one day be considered a short time for these Demonic Beasts?"

Lee Zi was even more astonished. "Forget a single day; this process can't possibly be completed without three to five years!"

Indeed, it would take three to five years.

In that moment, Lee Zi seemed to grasp something. She scanned her surroundings with heightened alertness, her expression grave.

"Could it be..."

Chu Yi gave a slight nod.

"Exactly. Another Demonic Beast has emerged."

"It's nearly as strong as the Steelback Bear. It must be a Demonic Beast at the peak of the Bronze level!"

Lee Zi's face took on an odd look.

"Could these be Demonic Beasts that have strayed here?"

While textbooks aren't devoid of errors, Lee Zi was convinced that they should be accurate regarding such matters.

"It's arrived..."

Arrived?

Lee Zi paused, then began to scrutinize her environment intently. After a short while, she fixed her gaze on a specific spot.

It was the base of a tree trunk. At a casual glance, it blended seamlessly with its surroundings.

But upon closer inspection, the truth was far from simple!

Indeed, with careful observation, Lee Zi had spotted it.

There was a figure almost indistinguishable from the tree trunk. Despite its large size, it was camouflaged by the surrounding trunks and its adaptive skin coloration. Without a discerning eye, it would remain undetected!

"It's the lizard beast!"

The lizard beast, too, was an immensely powerful Bronze level Demonic Beast.

Unlike the tank-like Steelback Bear, the lizard beast was known for its agility. While its attack strength wasn't overwhelming, its body harbored a potent poison.

A mere brush with the lizard beast's scales could introduce the toxin into one's system, gradually incapacitating them. And if the lizard beast were to bite...

Even the formidable Steelback Bear might not withstand such a fearsome venom!

If the Steelback Bear was among the Demonic Beasts many dreaded to encounter, then the lizard beast was certainly one of the most formidable.

Though smaller in size compared to the Steelback Bear, the lizard beast was no less menacing.

"Why would such a creature be here?!"

Previously, Lee Zi might have been puzzled, considering the possibility of a stray Demonic Beast. Now, she harbored no such doubts.

It's quite simple: the lizard beast thrives in the swamp, a habitat far removed from the likes of dense forests, which are not to its liking.

As a result, sightings of the lizard beast outside its swampy home are exceedingly rare!

But how does one account for the presence of this lizard beast now?

"However, there's no need for concern. The difficulty in dealing with lizard beasts stems not only from their speed and venom but also from the swamp environment."

"It's in such a setting that the lizard beast can truly exhibit its full potential."

A lizard beast away from the swamp, while still formidable, is no longer as fearsome as it once was.

"Be mindful of your movements later on, and avoid getting scratched by those scales."

Getting scratched would result in poisoning, but for someone at the Bronze Level, a bit of venom isn't much of a threat. Generally, they can withstand a battle's duration unless the amount of poison is excessive.

The real danger is in being bitten, allowing the venom to enter the bloodstream directly.

Hence, during combat with the lizard beast, it's crucial to avoid injury; otherwise, fleeing might be the best option...

Chu Yi's eyes widened in alarm.

This was his first encounter with a venomous Demonic Beast.

Moreover, the lizard beast is notoriously venomous among its kind, as not all Demonic Beasts carry poison.

Thankfully, they weren't in a swamp, or else he and Lee Zi would really be in for a challenge.

The lizard beast in the distance was blending into its surroundings, inching closer to them step by step.

The lizard beast's camouflage skills were indeed fearsome, with its only drawback being the slow pace of its color change.

In the monochromatic world of the swamp, this ability was hardly a hindrance, but in the vibrant forest, it significantly impacted its stealth.

Thus, the lizard beast couldn't move as swiftly as it could in the swamp, and it had to slowly make its way toward Chu Yi and Lee Zi.

The lizard beast's talent for concealing its presence was formidable, a trait that made it virtually unbeatable in the swamp.

Lying in wait, it would mask its presence, blend seamlessly with the environment, and remain undetected unless a powerful observer made a deliberate effort to spot it.

When the moment was right, the lizard beast would strike swiftly, delivering a lethal blow.

There was no need for a direct kill; all it had to do was inject its venom into the opponent's body and then dart around with its nimble form.

The lizard beast's arsenal and array of skills made it the quintessential natural hunter.

But now, it was up against Chu Yi and Lee Zi...

As the lizard beast closed in, coming within ten meters of Lee Zi and Chu Yi, Chu Yi unexpectedly revealed a vulnerability.

Such a prime opportunity was something the lizard beast wouldn't pass up.

In the next instant, its razor-sharp teeth were bared, glinting with a chilling light amidst the dense forest.

Its speed was unparalleled, far surpassing that of the Steelback Bear.

Ten meters was hardly a distance at all, especially with the lizard beast's astonishing velocity.

It arrived in a flash!

And at that moment, Chu Yi appeared to be still unresponsive...