Chapter 70: The Key Moment
It wasn’t night, but it wasn’t the bright daylight found outside either.
It felt as if a thin layer of mist lingered, making it hard to see clearly into the distance. Only the vague outlines of mountains were visible, and the forbidden grounds were larger than Qin Sang had initially imagined.
A thick stench of decay assaulted his nose. Qin Sang immediately held his breath and glanced around. Ahead of him was a swamp emitting a foul odor, while behind him lay a seemingly endless stretch of dark forest.
The forest was overgrown with tangled branches, shrouded in a thick mist. Whether it was water vapor or miasma, Qin Sang couldn't tell. The shadows of the trees seemed to transform into the forms of countless evil spirits, baring their fangs and claws.
Upon entering the Eight Trigrams Forbidden Ground, where one landed was a matter of luck. If one were unfortunate enough to land in a demonic beast’s lair, it could only be attributed to fate.
This place was far from a safe haven. Qin Sang pondered for a moment, and soon, wings sprouted from his back. Clouds formed around the wings, enveloping him until he vanished from sight.
He climbed up a tree and waited in silence. After ensuring there were no unusual sounds or movements around him, Qin Sang leapt down from the tree and, using Cloud Evasion, swiftly moved in the direction he had chosen.
After traveling some distance through the forest without incident, Qin Sang eventually arrived at the foot of a mountain. The mountain was not very large, but from Qin Sang's observations, it appeared to be the highest point in the surrounding area.
However, as he neared the summit, Qin Sang quietly hid behind a large rock.