I've already reached the Nascent Soul stage, and you're saying I didn't time travel?

Chapter 117 can only be Foundation Establishment.

"How is the situation now?"

Land island, in front of the hillside.

Looking at the busy crowd on the open ground in the distance, Commander Theodore, who had just led his team to the scene, asked a question.

"After observing the unusual activity in the forest yesterday, we immediately used various devices to conduct a large-scale exploration of the forest interior, but the results were not good."

Search and rescue team leader Ruan Wenhua shook his head slightly.

He took out the observation data and explained with a solemn expression:

"According to the detection data transmitted back by various devices on site, the images captured by the high-definition camera are extremely blurry, with severely reduced contrast, distorted colors, and a significantly shortened field of view. Tiny water droplets in the fog cause strong scattering of visible light, resulting in a severe loss of target details."

"Furthermore, because fog droplets not only absorb and scatter infrared radiation, but also reduce the temperature difference between the target and the background when the ambient temperature is close to the target temperature, the target becomes difficult to distinguish from the background, resulting in a blurred thermal image from the infrared thermal imager, a significant decrease in temperature difference resolution, and chaotic temperature readings."

"The point cloud data transmitted by the lidar contains a lot of noise, the target outline is missing or deformed, and the laser beam is scattered and reflected by fog droplets, resulting in severe signal attenuation and false echoes."

"Microwave radar is less affected by thin fog and can maintain good penetration, but it is not sensitive enough to targets much smaller than its wavelength."

……

"We tried to use multi-sensor fusion technology to obtain the overall topographic structure of the forest through microwave radar, scan the detailed three-dimensional model of the vegetation with lidar in the gaps when the fog was slightly lighter, and then use thermal imagers to find biological heat sources, etc. Finally, we overlaid all the information on the same map and barely obtained the approximate observation results of the forest periphery."

"The results showed that there were many insects in the forest, as well as various medium and small organisms. The species varied, and the maximum length of each organism was no more than 1.5 meters. No traces of large predators were found so far."

Some of the bodies of the missing exploration team members have also been found, scattered relatively evenly, indicating a consistent escape direction. Computer simulations, eliminating interference from forest animals, strongly suggest a scenario of being chased and killed by wild beasts.

"After discovering the bodies, we tried to operate the robot into the forest to bring out the team members' bodies for collection and further analysis."

Unfortunately, just like drones that crash immediately upon entering the fog, robots will also immediately lose control. It's possible that this fog possesses the same disruptive properties as the floating fog, and this could very well be one of the reasons the first exploration team decided to enter the forest.

"After the robots and other unmanned equipment failed to enter, we dispatched the first five-person bomb disposal advance team to bring out the bodies of the team members."

"They successfully entered and found the body, but during the process of removing the body, they were attacked by an unknown force."

"In less than two seconds, the attackers killed four people, who were wearing special bomb disposal suits, and who were more than 20 meters apart."

Only the fifth person, being a martial artist with internal strength and closest to the forest entrance, managed to escape after a burst of energy.

But he managed to escape, only to die soon after.

"What killed him was a tree branch that shot out from the forest. That branch pierced through the armored blast-resistant steel plate that was more than three centimeters thick, killing him."

"Only then did we see the attacker clearly. It wasn't a beast, but a special human with disheveled hair and four arms. This proved that what one of our team members saw earlier was not a phantom, but a real creature that actually existed in reality."

"He is very likely a native of the floating continent that Qi Xuan has not yet come into contact with."

"During the advance team's escape, the team members on the perimeter attacked them in order to meet them, using various weapons including firearms and grenades."

"But until the last advance team member was killed, he appeared to be completely unharmed by our attack."

"Moreover, the attacks from the outside also greatly stimulated him, causing him to use various ranged weapons, including tree branches and stones, to attack us."

"The dozen or so team members closest to the scene were killed on the spot, and several others who were further away were also seriously injured."

"But he did not leave the forest to continue the pursuit; it seemed that the boundary of the forest was the boundary of his activities."

After a pause, Ruan Wenhua continued:
"The above is a summary of the details of our first contact."

"Given his high level of danger and aggressiveness, we plan to launch a further offensive against him by calling in fighter jets and launching missiles."

"But there are also dissenting voices in the team, who believe that the value of the strange native is too precious to be destroyed. He is very important for us to understand the floating continent, and a forced attack may cause a series of negative reactions."

"After the dispute could not be resolved, we submitted the intelligence to the command and requested further support."

Theodore listened attentively to the entire report and nodded. Although he had already learned the general situation on the way, visiting the site was another matter entirely, and many things could not be understood simply by looking at the data.

He glanced at the engineering soldiers working diligently in the clearing in front of the forest and asked:

"Is this a minefield?"

Ruan Wenhua nodded and said:

“The other party is too dangerous and highly mobile. If the forest can’t stop him and he breaks out, it will be difficult for us to kill him without suffering losses. Therefore, we can only lay smart mines on the periphery of the forest.”

Theodore looked surprised.
"The forest is so vast, it seems impossible to cover the entire perimeter, right?"

"For now, we'll deploy them near our camp and in the areas where he frequently appears. As for other areas, we'll have to rely on military-grade fiber optics, combined with a large number of sensors, and drones to monitor them in real time."

Theodore smiled and said:
"It seems you've learned a lot from other teams' experiences dealing with the Spiked Ground Crocodile."

"Unfortunately, this guy is far more dangerous than the spiky ground crocodile."

Ruan Wenhua replied with a wry smile:

“I would rather deal with a hundred spiky ground crocodiles than avoid this thing as much as possible.”

"Has the other party not responded yet?"

Theodore glanced at the broadcast that was still playing in various languages ​​in an attempt to communicate with the four-armed natives:

"Even the language of the floating continent didn't respond?"

"No response."

Ruan Wenhua shook his head:
"We don't know if he's refusing to respond or if he doesn't understand the language of the floating continent. Perhaps the language of the floating continent that Qi Xuan taught is just one of many languages ​​on the floating continent, and it's normal that the natives in some places don't understand it."

"It shouldn't be like that."

Theodore pondered:

“Now we’ve even translated the Heavenly Palace plaque into the Floating Continent language, which proves that the language is quite universal, at least it’s the mainstream language of the Floating Continent. Since the Four-Armed Natives are so powerful, there’s no reason they haven’t made contact with them. Could it be that they’re too proud to bother with their defeated opponents?”

"I don't know that."

Where is the other party now?

"Still wandering in the forest."

"Let's go over and have a look."

"be careful."

"Don't worry, no one who dares to come is afraid of death."

……

The two walked into the camp and observed the four-armed natives wandering in the forest through binoculars.

Due to the fog and the influence of various vegetation in the forest, the view was not very clear, and only a general outline could be seen.

But even just the outline made Theodore marvel.

"I didn't expect that there were humanoid natives on the floating continent. Although four arms are a bit too many, at least it can prove that they are intelligent beings. It's a pity that we can't communicate with them for the time being. If Qi Xuan were here, that would be great."

Hearing Theodore's感慨 (sentiments/reflections), Nguyen Van Hoa shook his head and said:
“Even if Qi Xuan were here, I don’t think he could defeat his opponent. His opponent’s power is too great. Based on the combat data we’ve monitored, he’s already very close to being a terrestrial immortal, or even possibly a terrestrial immortal. Even if Qi Xuan is a Grandmaster, even if he’s at the very peak among Grandmasters, he would still find it difficult to overcome that barrier in the fight.”

"Qi Xuan possesses not only his cultivation level, but also all sorts of unorthodox methods and trump cards. Not to mention the distant past, the thunderous roar earlier was extremely powerful, something no one had ever witnessed before. Who knows if he has any similar trump cards?"

Theodore said meaningfully.

Ruan Wenhua remained calm:
"Anyway, there's no point in saying all this. After all, he can't come down, and we can't wait for him to come down. The current situation doesn't allow us to wait any longer."

"Let's look into it further."

……

Just after noon, the interception network, fire network, and monitoring network, including smart landmines and sensors, were all deployed.

Down the slope, facing the crowd, Theodore spoke in a deep voice:

"Based on the plan formulated by the experts and staff of the command, and given that the four-armed natives have not shown any willingness to make contact, we will upgrade the operation and proceed in four specific areas."

First, upgrade the communication test by projecting various items, including food and light sources, near the indigenous people to test their reactions to these items and to find out what interests them.

Secondly, hot air cannons were used to disperse the fog at the edge of the forest, and robots, drones, and other equipment were continuously deployed inwards to observe their reactions.

Third, by deploying non-lethal weapons such as tranquilizer darts and foam bombs into the forest, their movement can be restricted and they can be captured.

Fourth, by dissecting the bodies of team members, we can analyze their combat logic and attack patterns and formulate targeted combat plans.

The first three items are being implemented sequentially, and the fourth is being carried out simultaneously. As frontline personnel, do any of you have anything to add?

A buzz of discussion immediately arose at the scene.

In the end, apart from some minor disagreements on operational details, all other matters were agreed upon.

Immediately, the first group of personnel picked up various items that had been prepared in advance and began to drop them around the four-armed natives using high-altitude drones and remote launch mechanisms.

Meanwhile, a large number of staff members continuously observed the reactions of the four-armed indigenous people using drones and sensors deployed in various locations.

Just as they were about to act, countless familiar light screens appeared in the sky once again.

Theodore and the others looked up, and then couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"As you can see, I am now in a dense forest filled with a thin mist."

"To be honest, not long after I came in, I noticed that something was off about the surroundings."

"Not only is the visibility extremely poor, but there are almost no animals to be seen in the forest. Moreover, there is always a feeling of unease in the forest, as if something is about to happen."

The reality was far more serious than Qi Xuan described.

The fog around him gradually appeared after he entered the forest. At first, he didn't notice anything wrong, since the forest was humid and it was normal for fog to appear from time to time.

But later even his senses began to be affected.

In particular, his spiritual senses were issuing warnings to him.

This proves that there is definitely something wrong with the surrounding environment.

He tried to go back to where he was, but he couldn't get out; it seemed like he was going around in circles.

I also tried the Gale Talisman, but it couldn't disperse the surrounding mist at all.

This, in turn, further proves that something is wrong with the fog.

Fortunately, the silver-winged pheasant honey greatly enhanced his resistance to toxins, and with the protection of [Morphology], he hasn't shown any abnormalities for the time being. However, the environment here makes him feel very uncomfortable, and he can't maintain his state of mental tension indefinitely. He must find a way to leave this area as soon as possible.

"Considering that my perception seemed to be affected by the fog, I decided to try a different approach to break through."

As he spoke, Qi Xuan slammed his palm against a large tree beside him, and the sturdy tree collapsed with a crash.

He then went to another tree not far away, and with a loud bang, another tree collapsed to the ground.

He did this repeatedly, creating a series of road signs using fallen trees.

And this method does seem to have helped him break out of the vicious cycle he was previously trapped in.

He kept moving forward, but still couldn't escape the fog.

Until one moment, he suddenly discovered the obstacle.

"What is this?"

"Why does it look just like a human?"

"That shape is human, right? Could it be a native?"

"Even if they were natives, they're probably dead natives now."

……

Netizens were buzzing with discussion as Qi Xuan approached.

What appeared before them was indeed a skeleton.

He was dressed in tattered clothes, his bones faintly visible beneath them, and rusty weapons lay scattered around him.

Qi Xuan crouched down to observe carefully. Judging from the strength of the bones, the person must have been in the late stage of Qi Refining. The fatal wound was in the chest area, with half of the sternum shattered. However, the attack must have come from behind.

"Could it be a sneak attack?"

Qi Xuan muttered to himself.

To be honest, even if it's a sneak attack, the person who can kill a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator in one strike must also be a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator, not much weaker.

He frowned and continued walking forward.

Less than twenty meters away, we encountered another skeleton.

This skeleton was also killed by a sneak attack from behind.

Then came the next one.

Another one.

Seeing five or six skeletons in succession, Qi Xuan was numb with shock.

Because all of these people were hit in the back.

"Is there not a single one of them who dares to make a direct confrontation?"

No sooner had he finished speaking than he saw another skeleton.

But this skeleton died in a different way.

His head was severed, and his cervical spine was completely shattered.

And the enemy attacked from the front.

Just looking at the ruins in front of him, he could recall the scene of the victim being grabbed by the neck and lifted up by the attacker with one hand.

There is no resistance.

They were truly powerless to resist.

The problem is that this victim's bones are the strongest of all. Even if he hasn't reached the Foundation Establishment stage, he is probably a Qi Refining Perfection expert, a true Qi Refining expert who has reached the end of the Qi Refining realm.

Even so, he was still powerless against that opponent.

The answer is obvious.

"Building the foundation."

"It can only be Foundation Establishment!"

Almost at the same time he made his judgment, a dark figure suddenly appeared not far away.

He was nearly two meters tall, and in addition to normal human arms, he had an extra arm growing from below his ribs. The shape of his four arms immediately reminded him of a four-armed gorilla, but this guy was clearly much more dangerous than a four-armed gorilla.

Because he was surrounded by a thick mist, as if the mist in the forest was spreading outwards from him as the core.

He is the source of everything.

It is also the culprit behind this bizarre environment.

But the more crucial point is...

When the other party appeared, the warning issued by [Spiritual Sense] was almost as strong as when the sun collapsed.

"I'm going to die! I'm really going to die!!"

Thinking of those late-stage Qi Refining cultivators who had died before, especially the Qi Refining Perfection cultivator who was killed on the spot at his feet, a string in Qi Xuan's mind snapped instantly.

"War Tramples!"

In an instant, he communicated with Sunday, and the War Stomp was unleashed.

The once invincible war trampling, when its spreading waves touched the other side, was like touching a phantom, failing to cause any commotion.

As he made his move on Sunday, Qi Xuan swallowed a Bloodthirst Pill and used a Lightness Talisman and a Vajra Talisman on himself, then opened his mouth and let out a thunderous roar.

Without even looking at the consequences of the roar, he urged Sunday to run to the right while he ran to the left.

Having run less than a hundred meters, [Spiritual Perception] immediately sent a chilling sense of crisis through him.

A misty fog swept in, and just as he was about to struggle again, a familiar roar suddenly came from the side.

Sunday, charging in from the side, knocked away the four-armed figure that was almost within arm's reach.

But the terrifying impact only knocked him back a dozen meters.

After the four-armed figure reacted, it swatted at the ground like a fly, sending the tens of thousands of pounds of Sunday flying. It crashed into more than a dozen trees and landed with a series of painful groans.

Seemingly surprised that Sunday hadn't been resolved, the four-armed figure stepped forward.

At this moment, Qi Xuan has two choices.

Either ignore Sunday and seize the opportunity to escape.

Either rescue Sunday, or a person and a pig are simultaneously in crisis.

Actually, he had already prepared for the outcome that only one side would escape when he had the races split up on Sunday.

But this guy actually showed up halfway to save him.

"damn it!"

"damn it!!"

They watched as the four-armed figure swept past like the wind.

Qi Xuan suddenly raised his hand and shot out an arrow.

The arrow, formed by combining the Spirit Arrow Talisman and the Sure-Hit Talisman, instantly struck the opponent's forehead.

But it failed to penetrate; instead, it exploded into countless tiny golden rays, illuminating his face.

Although it failed to kill him, the powerful penetrating force contained in the spirit arrow talisman still managed to knock him back dozens of meters.

Taking advantage of this time, Qi Xuan hurriedly rushed towards Sunday.

Before he could arrive, [Spiritual Sense] issued another strong warning.

"Great Fireball Talisman!"

The bright fireball that suddenly burst forth, a fireball capable of severely injuring or even killing someone in the late stage of Qi Refining, was pierced through by the opponent's right hand.

The hand landed lightly on him, and in an instant, the [Flowing Form] shattered. Qi Xuan spat out blood and flew backward, crashing next to Sunday.

As the opponent charged at him again, a glint of light suddenly flashed in Qi Xuan's eyes.

"[Virtual Self]!"

The four-armed figure paused slightly.

He grabbed Sunday's hoof, and the random symbol appeared in his hand.

"Teleport!"

Countless complex spiritual patterns were instantly drawn on the blank surface of the rune.

The next second, Qi Xuan and Sunday suddenly disappeared from the spot.

The four-armed figure swung its right hand, leaving the person stunned on the spot.

The live broadcast came to an abrupt end.

Theodore and the others were stunned for a long time when they saw the light curtain in the sky suddenly go out.

Immediately afterward, Theodore jumped up as if his pants were on fire, and roared sharply:

“Stop!!”

"Make them all stop immediately!!"

"Cease contact!! Cease contact immediately!!"

The camp was in complete chaos.

(End of this chapter)