NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 42 - Shaken
“Dark Forest?”
“What the hell? What’s going on? How did I end up in the Dark Forest?”
“I thought the Sect Martial Arts Tournament was just a competition between each martial arts sect, and I ended up in the Dark Forest?”
“May I ask, is it too late for me to withdraw?”
“…
Looking around, everyone was crying in sorrow.
Xiao Lingchen felt confused.
“What is this Dark Forest? How can it scare so many people?”
At that moment, a voice suddenly came from behind Xiao Lingchen:
“Lingchen Junior, are you wondering about the origin of this Dark Forest?”
He turned his head to see a familiar face.
It was Jiang Yuanji, a disciple of Pill Refining Peak whom he had met when he returned to the sect yesterday.
“Senior Jiang,”
Xiao Lingchen nodded:
“What is this Dark Forest?”
Jiang Yuanji said with a smile:
“The Dark Forest is an undeveloped primeval forest in the north of our Tianxuan Country. It is full of unknowns and dangers, and of course, there are opportunities as well.
“That is why the Dark Forest has also become a good place for cultivators to test themselves. Many sects, family powers, and even some holy places will send their juniors there to temper themselves.”
Xiao Lingchen said in disbelief:
“So the Dark Forest is actually a place of trial, why are they so afraid?”
Jiang Yuanji replied:
“It’s because the Dark Forest is naturally much more dangerous than other ordeals. It is said that if you enter the Dark Forest for more than three days, your survival rate is only 50%, if you enter for one month, your survival rate is only 30%, and if you enter for more than three months, your survival rate is less than 10%, which is terrifying.”
After listening to Jiang Yuanji’s explanation,
Xiao Lingchen suddenly understood.
Half of the people will die within three days, and this level of danger is indeed a bit scary.
Jiang Yuanji continued:
“And it is said that there are demons lurking in the Dark Forest.”
“These demons are all fierce-looking, ruthless, and merciless, and they kill like mad. Once we righteous people fall into their hands, the consequences are unimaginable!”
“I heard that a disciple of our Taixuan Sect was once captured by the demons. After our sect elders rescued him, all the flesh on his limbs was eaten away, leaving only skeletal remains. The person also became stupid and insane, pitiful indeed.”
“Because of the existence of the demons, the danger level of the Dark Forest has increased exponentially. Some people with insufficient strength are scared of the Dark Forest!”
“Lingchen, you are exceptionally talented and have an unlimited future. I would say that before you grow up, it is better to keep a low profile and avoid unnecessary risks like participating in the Sect Martial Arts Tournament.”
Xiao Lingchen smiled lightly and did not answer.
Keep a low profile?
This word did not exist in Xiao Lingchen’s dictionary.
Besides, he was quite interested in Zhenwu Space.
Jiang Yuankai could see Xiao Lingchen’s thoughts, but he just smiled wryly and didn’t persuade him any further.
At this time, the Elder Yunzhu in front of him said playfully,
“What? Are you afraid?”
“If you are afraid, you can still back out and leave now. I am not an unfriendly person, and I can give you one last chance to withdraw from the competition.”
“When the teleportation array opens in a moment, there will be no chance to regret it!”
And this time, some people began to waver.
Gradually, some people decided to withdraw.
Within a few moments, tens of thousands of people had decided to leave.
Of course, most of these people just lacked the strength to try their luck.
Of course, in the face of danger, saving one’s life is the most important thing.
However, those with real strength did not bother to leave!
After a short while, when they saw that no one else was retreating, Elder Yunzhu said,
Elder Yunzhu spoke again:
“I don’t think anyone is retreating anymore, right?”
“Good!”
“Next, I will introduce you to the rules of this Sect Martial Arts Tournament.”
“Later, I will activate the teleportation array and randomly send you to the outskirts of the Dark Forest.”
“You will have to go deep into the Dark Forest, kill the monsters along the way, and get the point cards that we placed beforehand from some monsters.
“One month later, we will pick you all up again, and at that time, you will be ranked according to the number of points you have earned.
“The top three clans with the most points will receive generous clan rewards, and the top ten individuals with the most points will also receive individual rewards. The higher the ranking, the more generous the rewards. The first ranked person will also receive an additional reward for entering the Zhenwu Space!
The rules of the Sect Martial Arts Tournament are still very simple.
In short, they are required to do their best to obtain point cards. The more points they get, the more generous the rewards!
Immediately, all the disciples present were eager to start the Sect Martial Arts Tournament.
Elder Yunzhu laughed:
“Don’t worry, I’m not finished yet!”
“As you know, there are still demon race people lurking in the Dark Forest.”
“During this Sect Martial Arts Tournament, if you happen to meet someone from the demon race, you can kill them without hesitation! Then bring back their head.”
“A demon’s head is worth 100 points! If you can kill a high-level demon, it will be worth even more points.”
“Alright!”
“The rules are now over, and the portal is open!”
Elder Yunzhu spoke with these words.
The Taixuan Sect disciple who was in charge of the portal immediately cast a spell to open it!
Suddenly, a surge of spatial law power rippled through the formation.
Elder Yunzhu said,
“Now you can enter the formation, and it will transport you to a random place on the outskirts of the Dark Forest.”
“I look forward to your performance and your achievements! I also hope that you will return safely!”
Thus, the disciples from various sects walked toward the teleportation formation one by one.
Then, one by one, they were transported away.
Xiao Lingchen watched as the disciples from the Tianyan Sect entered the teleportation formation one by one.
He didn’t want to waste any more time.
He walked up to them.
Jiang Yuanji, who was standing nearby, suddenly said to Xiao Lingchen:
“Lingchen, if you insist on participating, you can join us.”
“You are going into the Dark Forest alone without any help, which is too dangerous.”
“My elder brothers and sisters and I are all at the sixth level of the Dao Palace or higher. If we form a team and go together, we can take care of each other.”
Upon hearing this, Xiao Lingchen hesitated for a moment and then promptly nodded in agreement.
He was not familiar with the Dark Forest.
If he teamed up with someone, he would indeed have more protection.
“But isn’t the teleportation location random? How do we team up?”
Xiao Lingchen asked doubtfully.
Jiang Yuanji smiled and handed Xiao Lingchen several talismans and said,
“This talisman is called Spirit Breath Talisman. After you arrive in the Dark Forest, just burn it and the Spirit Breath Talisman will guide you to our location.”