"The Qiankun Sect has made a move!"
"Why is there only one person entering the plain, and judging from their aura, they seem to be only at the early stage of the Golden Core realm?"
"A mere early-stage Golden Core cultivator dares to go in alone? Isn't that courting death?"
"That person's face is somewhat unfamiliar; he doesn't seem to be a disciple of the Qiankun Sect."
"Could it be that the Qiankun Sect coerced some rogue cultivator into scouting the way for them?"
"That's possible, but Qin Zheng has always had a good reputation and doesn't seem like the kind of person who would do such a thing."
"That was before. There were plenty of people who could pretend outside. But the situation is different in this secret realm. They might just reveal their true nature!"
"That's true, but I still don't think the Qiankun Sect would do that. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been tricked by the Gongshu family a few days ago."
"No matter what, we'll find out soon enough. Anyone at the early stage of the Golden Core realm entering the plains is almost certain to die, unless they are hiding their cultivation level."
...
Amidst the murmurs in the dense forest, a woman in a corner exclaimed in surprise, "Ayu, isn't that one of the two people we encountered not long ago?"
“That’s right, it’s the same person from before.” Gongshu Yu was also somewhat surprised.
"Didn't these two claim to be rogue cultivators? Why are they hanging out with people from the Qiankun Sect? Could they be members of the Qiankun Sect?"
"Perhaps."
"If we had known they were from the Qiankun Sect, we should have captured them back then. Humph, the Qiankun Sect is treacherous, we haven't settled that score with them yet!"
"These two are full of lies; they truly live up to their reputation as disciples of the Qiankun Sect!"
"He actually dared to enter the plains alone? Has this guy lost his mind?"
"Overestimating himself. Ah Yu said he seemed to be hiding his cultivation level. He's probably confident that he can withstand these guardian beasts. Let's wait and see how he gets blown to bits and his body is never recovered!"
"Let's make a bet: how many attacks can this guy withstand from the monster?"
"Two moves!"
"I bet it'll be at most three moves!"
"I don't believe he's really hiding his true strength. I bet he'll get smashed in one move!"
...
Gongshu Yu frowned as he listened to his clansmen's gloating discussions.
He felt that, given Lu Qing's previous cautiousness, he didn't seem like such a reckless and impulsive person.
But why would you venture into the plains alone?
Could it be that Qin Zheng and the others didn't tell this person how terrifying these guardian beasts were?
If that's the case, then these two people might not actually be disciples of the Qiankun Sect.
But even so, it still doesn't make sense.
Gongshu Yu was filled with doubt.
His mind raced, and suddenly his gaze fell on Ye Qingzhu and Zixiao, and he was slightly taken aback.
If he remembered correctly, these people were seriously injured by a strange beast not long ago, and were almost beyond saving.
How long has it been? They've already fully recovered. Where did the Qiankun Sect get the healing medicine to treat them?
"Look, that person is about to enter the outer guarded territory of the alien beast!"
Just as Gongshu Yu was filled with doubt, a member of his tribe suddenly exclaimed in surprise.
He came to his senses and looked ahead, only to see that Lu Qing was almost at the outermost guarding beast.
"Senior Sister Ye, do you think Brother Chen will be alright?"
Seeing Lu Qing walking forward step by step, about to enter the territory guarded by the first strange beast, Chu Xiaojing was extremely nervous.
Based on their previous experience, as soon as any living being enters the guarded territory, the guardian beasts will instantly go berserk and attack the intruders frantically.
"Don't worry, Fellow Daoist Chen's cultivation is profound and his swordsmanship is divine. He is only at the outer level and should not be able to do anything to him."
Although Ye Qingzhu was also worried, she still offered words of comfort.
"Look, Fellow Daoist Chen is almost at the level of the first alien beast!"
Under everyone's gaze, Lu Qing arrived at a short distance from the first strange beast.
However, he stood still and did not immediately enter the area he was guarding.
Instead, he quietly observed the strange beast not far ahead.
It was a black, wolf-like beast, over three zhang tall.
In the area next to it were two other black wolves of similar size, which appeared to be from the same species.
According to Qin Zheng and the others, when they first entered the territory of these guardian beasts, only one beast would attack at first.
But when this beast is unable to kill the intruder, other beasts will join in, launching a siege.
Lu Qing sensed the black wolf's aura.
At this moment, the black wolf stood on the ground like a statue, but its aura was extremely powerful.
Although he is only at the early stage of the Golden Core realm, in terms of physical strength alone, even a late-stage Golden Core expert would be far inferior to him.
"Ah Qing, do you want the bloodline from these strange beasts?"
Xiao Li crawled out of Lu Qing's arms and stood on his shoulder.
The little guy knows Lu Qing very well. He knew what Lu Qing was thinking from the moment Lu Qing suggested that he try out the power of the strange beast by himself.
"Yes, this strange beast also has that kind of peculiar bloodline. If it was hunted by everyone together, then the corpse would be difficult to divide."
Lu Qing did not deny that one of his original goals was the witch's blood essence within these Golden Core level beasts.
The primordial blood of the Foundation Establishment stage beast could no longer have any effect on him and Xiao Li.
Therefore, the bloodline of this Golden Core level beast cannot be let go.
Moreover, when he used his supernatural abilities to investigate these strange beasts, he also obtained some information.
Those are the three most powerful beasts at the very back, whose bodies actually contain secret realm beads.
If you ultimately fail to pass the ancient tower's trial and obtain the secret talisman to enter and exit the secret realm, then you'll have to find a way to kill the three strange beasts at the very back.
Therefore, he needs to first assess just how powerful these Golden Core level beasts really are.
With these thoughts racing through his mind, Lu Qing finally took a small step forward and entered the territory guarded by the black wolf.
The next moment, the black wolf, which had been standing motionless like a statue, suddenly became lively in the eyes.
His blood and energy suddenly erupted, creating waves of heat, and he threw his head back and let out a long roar.
"They actually dared to activate the alien beast!"
"That kid really has guts."
"Here he comes. Let's see if he's just bluffing or if he really has something to rely on!"
With this awe-inspiring roar, all the powerful figures watching this scene were also invigorated.
"A being who can reach the Golden Core Realm with just his physical body is indeed extraordinary."
As the person closest to the Black Wolf, Lu Qing felt the power it unleashed most deeply and couldn't help but marvel at it.
The sheer power of the black wolf's current burst of energy surpasses even that of the Five Elements, whose physical strength is equally formidable.
Amazed, Lu Qing began to make preparations.
With a light tap of his foot, a yellow light flashed, and his magnetic field expanded, allowing him to easily control the magnetic power of the earth veins within a radius of several miles.
Just then, the black wolf finished its long howl, its eyes flashed, and it stomped its limbs on the ground, arriving in front of Lu Qing in an instant.
It opened its blood-red maw, ready to swallow him whole.
Its speed was incredibly fast, and the massive body seemed to have no effect on it whatsoever.
"Good timing!"
Faced with the black wolf's sudden pounce, Lu Qing did not dodge; instead, a fighting spirit flashed in his eyes.
He clenched his fist, took a step, and threw a punch—all in an instant.
A resounding roar, like the cry of a dragon and the howl of a tiger, echoed from within Lu Qing's body.
The air in front of him was compressed layer by layer by his fist, and then, despite being behind, he struck first, slamming his fist into Black Wolf's chin!
boom!
The two forces clashed, creating a violent surge of air that burst forth with layers of white mist, engulfing Lu Qing and Black Wolf.
"What?! They've chosen to fight hand-to-hand?!"
"Has this kid gone mad? He's actually fighting a monster with his bare hands?"
"Overestimating yourself!"
"Good lad, even more reckless than me!"
"Brother Chen!"
...
Everyone who saw Lu Qing choose to fight the Black Wolf alien with his fists was greatly surprised.
People like Chu Xiaojing and Ye Qingzhu were immediately on edge.
However, what happened next shocked them even more.
From within the white mist, a colossal figure soared into the sky, its head tilted back, its chin shattered, and even its gaze filled with confusion.
It could only be that black wolf beast.
It was this black wolf beast that had its jaw smashed by Lu Qing's punch and was sent flying backward!
"roar!"
Black Wolf was indeed physically strong. Although it was stunned by Lu Qing's punch, it regained its senses in a very short time.
Suddenly, an angry roar came from deep within its throat.
He flipped in mid-air, intending to retreat and attack Lu Qing after landing.
"If you want to back out, get off here!"
However, just as the black wolf was halfway through its roll, it suddenly felt its body stiffen. A powerful, invisible force bound it and pulled it towards Lu Qing.
Unable to find any leverage in mid-air, the black wolf was suddenly dragged along by the invisible force, flying towards Lu Qing in the white mist.
Bang!
Just as the black wolf rapidly approached, the white mist that had previously engulfed Lu Qing was suddenly dispersed, revealing his figure to everyone once again.
At this moment, Lu Qing had already assumed a fighting stance, waiting for the black wolf to fall.
The white mist was dispelled by the aura he unleashed.
Seeing Lu Qing in a fighting stance and sensing the dangerous aura emanating from him, Black Wolf's originally fierce eyes showed a hint of panic.
But no matter how much it struggled, it could not break free from that strange, invisible force.
Finally, as it was being dragged over, it saw the man's fist come out again.
Another earth-shaking roar of dragons and tigers rang out, and Lu Qing's second punch was still aimed at the black wolf's head.
Bound by the earth's magnetic field, the black wolf had no chance to dodge and could only watch helplessly as Lu Qing's fist landed on its forehead.
Immediately afterwards, everything went black, and it lost consciousness.
But what those watching from the outside were witnessing was a truly awe-inspiring scene.
A huge black wolf, several meters tall, was punched on the head by Lu Qing.
The head, the size of a small house, exploded instantly.
The once vibrant and astonishing life force rapidly declined.
He was actually killed by Lu Qing with a single punch!
"roar!"
"roar!"
The death of the first black wolf immediately triggered a reaction from the other strange beasts.
Two other black wolves not far away let out two long howls and rushed towards Lu Qing.
However, after successfully landing a blow, Lu Qing did not want to linger in the fight.
In a very short time, he collected the black wolf's corpse, even collecting the blood that splattered when its head was smashed.
Then, with lightning speed, before the other two black wolf beasts arrived, he used his movement technique to instantly leave the plain and return to the Qiankun Sect members.
"Run!"
However, Lu Qing did not linger. After giving a greeting, he headed into the dense forest.
"Let's go!"
Qin Zheng reacted just as quickly. Although he was equally shocked, he immediately called to his fellow disciples to follow Lu Qing.
In the blink of an eye, the disciples of the Qiankun Sect also disappeared into the dense forest.
Only a group of powerful individuals remained, observing from the shadows, watching this scene with utter shock.
