Chapter 535 - 339: Beast Power
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Another matter that changes one’s journey into the core wilderness is the beast-like power surrounding them.
Beasts taking human form clearly don’t use the mist energy utilized by beasts; instead, they wield Qi, spiritual energy, and martial power. This discovery was a tremendous shock to Yan Xiaobao, as it marked the first time he fought human King-level experts.
Lan Feng refused to comment on when or how a mystical beast managed to shape a human form. He even refused to explain how energy transitions from mist energy to forms usable by humans. The only suggestion he offered was for Yan Xiaobao to ask his caretaker during their meeting. It was evident that the Phoenix was still angrily questioning their sole option for assistance.
Though furious, Lan Feng maintained control over his body and continued moving toward the city’s inner regions as directed. He realized this was their only path forward, though fraught with danger and uncertainty—there was simply no other choice.
"You are already a Saint," Yan Xiaobao asked curiously. ’Why are you so afraid of her? Might she be God?’ This question elicited a snort from Lan Feng, though he didn’t respond immediately. Instead, he spent some time pondering.
"Though I am a Saint, I am not the ninth-ranked Saint. However, she is. I also suspect this Zhong Hui to be of nine stars. In terms of power, both surpass me. Although it pains me to admit it, I cannot even manage the smallest resistance against them."
Lan Feng’s voice sounded both dejected and enraged as he focused on a group of travelers blocking the path ahead of him.
Lan Feng frowned slightly, sensing something amiss. He halted before reaching them. Both Yan Xiaobao and Lan Feng remained on high alert, as the surrounding atmosphere near the group triggered a visceral sense of foreboding for man and bird alike. They paused to observe the group, only to find that the group was watching a solitary individual without any companions.
The group consisted of seven men. Some wore finely tailored clothes made of costly materials, while others donned simple attire woven from durable yet inexpensive fabric. Their weapons, too, varied widely in quality and material. Their eyes narrowed, their unshaven faces showing none of a traveler’s weariness.