Six Realms Immortal Emperor

Having gained many benefits, the group was greatly encouraged and continued their journey deeper into the valley. However, the further they went, the dimmer the light became, and the more damp and cold it felt, with the possibility of various poisonous creatures lurking there.

Traveling through the jungle, to avoid being attacked by wild animals, they had to keep their eyes and ears open, and Xu Jingtian and his group became increasingly cautious.

Not far along, Xu Jingtian discovered many more spiritual herbs, but they were all very ordinary and commonly found elsewhere. He was too lazy to pick them, leaving the opportunity entirely to Gu Tianxing and the others.

Who wouldn't want free spiritual herbs? Gu Tianxing and his companions were no exception, scrambling to dig them up with great enthusiasm. They were absolutely right to come with Xu Jingtian this time; not only had they broadened their horizons, but they had also easily obtained so many wonderful things.

Picking such common spiritual herbs is of little value and a waste of time, and with limited trial time, Xu Jingcai would not waste his time on this.

Although the battle just now wasn't too dangerous, it still wasted a lot of his spiritual energy. He was thinking about how to conserve his strength and recover his spiritual energy as soon as possible, otherwise he would be in trouble if he encountered a powerful beast.

Apart from Xu Jingtian, Dongfang Sixing also refrained from harvesting spirit herbs, as it would be too embarrassing for him to compete with those Qi Refining Level 1 disciples.

Although he had contributed to killing the telepathic green python, it was basically all thanks to Xu Jingtian alone. If he didn't kill a few more wild beasts, he would lose face.

Fortunately, not long after, they encountered a few more wild beasts, none of which were very powerful. Dongfang Sixing rushed to help and finally killed a few of them, regaining some face.

Normally, powerful wild beasts don't appear in the outer areas of the trial. The green python that transmitted sound earlier was barely manageable for a Qi Refining Level 2 disciple. However, as one ventures deeper into the trial, the wild beasts encountered will become increasingly powerful, likely requiring a Qi Refining Level 3 disciple to handle.

Xu Jingtian and his group gained something, more or less. Although it was a bit tiring, they were all very excited and unknowingly arrived at the inner layer of the trial area.

A strange howl came from the depths of the jungle. Everyone looked up to search, but found nothing. Although they didn't say anything, their faces showed fear.

"Brother Xu, should we continue deeper into the area? It's very dangerous!" Li Wanruo said with some concern. With her Qi Refining Level 1 cultivation, she could only move around in the outer area. Going deeper would increase the danger many times over.

Gu Tianxing and the others were about the same strength as her, and they were also a little hesitant.

"Danger is certain. If you're afraid, you can go back early," Dongfang Sixing said mockingly, then turned to look at Xu Jingtian.

Xu Jingtian nodded to them. However, since they came here to train, they should naturally seek out wild beasts to fight. If they just avoided any ferocious beasts they heard about, what would be the point of the trial? Even if their cultivation level increased and they became inner disciples, their future achievements would still be very limited.

"Whether you guys go or not is up to you to decide," Xu Jingtian sighed inwardly, not forgetting to ask for their opinions.

His life was his own, and he couldn't force it. If he encountered an even more dangerous beast, he couldn't be sure he wouldn't lose his life.

After discussing it for a while, Gu Tianxing and the others decided to return to where they were. They would train on the outermost edge and wait for Xu Jingtian and Dongfang Sixing to come out.

"Alright, we'll wait for you on the outskirts to return with your spoils!" Gu Tianxing was quite generous, able to take things in stride. Although he didn't have the ability to go to the trial center, he still wished the two of them well.

"Brother Xu, could you take me with you?" Li Wanruo asked cautiously. She was well aware of the dangers at the trial center, but she still insisted on going with Xu Jingtian.

"That won't do, Junior Sister Wanru, it's too dangerous inside. I can't let you risk your life there. This time, you absolutely must listen to me! You'll be safer with them!" Xu Jingtian said, pulling Gu Tianxing and Huang Shaoyuan up and instructing them, "Junior Sister Wanru and these junior brothers are in your care."

"Don't worry, with me here, Junior Sister Wanruo won't be in any danger!" Gu Tianxing patted his chest and assured him. He was naturally very happy to finally have a chance to prove himself here.

"Don't worry, Brother Xu!" Huang Shaoyuan replied gratefully. Although he hadn't known Xu Jingtian for long, the benefits the latter had given him were immense.

"Brother Xu, you must be careful!" Li Wanruo was still worried.

"Don't worry, as long as I don't die, he'll be fine!" Dongfang Sixing said somewhat impatiently.

"Hahaha!" The crowd laughed at each other, easing the tense atmosphere.

"Let's go!" Gu Tianxing led the group to say goodbye.

They agreed on a time and place to meet, then parted ways, leaving only Xu Jingtian and Dongfang Sixing to continue their journey into the inner layers of the trial.

Ugh!

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Xu Jingtian and his companion rushed towards the sound, getting closer and closer. Soon, Xu Jingtian finally saw a tall and strong black bear, baring its teeth and covered in sharp, bristly hair. Its arms were as thick as small trees, and it was indeed formidable and looked like a tough opponent.

"Such a huge Aikido black bear!" Xu Jingtian was quite surprised.

"What, scared? If you can't handle it, step aside, or let me lead the charge!" Dongfang Sixing stared at the Aikido Black Bear with shining eyes.

Xu Jingtian was naturally not afraid and didn't bother with him. He was happy for Dongfang Sixing to show off. This Heqi Black Bear didn't look scary on the surface, but since it could survive in the inner layer of the trial, its strength must be considerable. Let him try to take on the tough nut first.

The two men divided their tasks, one on the left and one on the right, flanking the Aikido Black Bear from both sides. Although they were unarmed, their iron fists still possessed several hundred pounds of force, and they were confident they could give the Aikido Black Bear a good beating.

When the two of them got closer, they could see clearly that the Aiki Bear had probably just finished a battle. It was pounding its chest with its arms, grabbing something from the ground, and tearing it into pieces with a few haphazard tugs.

This black bear is truly savage; it sends chills down your spine just looking at it.

Judging from the experience of fighting the giant python, the beasts here are not only thick-skinned and tough, but also far more ferocious than those outside. This black bear can tear animals apart with its sheer strength; its power is truly terrifying!

"Gulp!" Dongfang Sixing couldn't help but swallow when he saw this.

The black bear suddenly froze. It turned its head and saw Dongfang Sixing behind the tree. It was about to eat when it was disturbed. It was extremely angry. It roared, threw down its food, and pounced on Dongfang Sixing. The two of them were astonished by its speed.

In the blink of an eye, the Aikido Black Bear rushed up to Dongfang Sixing. It really looked tall and mighty. Compared to it, a person was not even as tall as its navel.

Knowing the danger, Dongfang Sixing dared not confront the Heqi Black Bear head-on, and quickly dodged to the other side of the big tree.

"Take this!" He was also quite skilled, and with a move from an Eastern martial art, "Powdering Stones and Shattering Jade," combined with spiritual power, he slammed it hard into one of the legs of the Aoki Black Bear.

Bang!

With a loud bang, Dongfang Sixing felt as if his hands had struck a hard stone wall, and the pain was excruciating.

The black bear remained completely still, with only a few long hairs being shaved off.

Well!

It let out a strange cry, stopped its forward momentum, and raised its leg to kick Dongfang Sixing. If this kick landed, Dongfang Sixing would be severely injured, if not killed.

Dongfang Sixing certainly didn't dare to take the hit head-on. He hurriedly withdrew his fists, bent over and twisted his body rapidly, just managing to squeeze under the crotch of the Aikido Black Bear, looking quite disheveled.

However, he couldn't care less about that. In a pure contest of strength, he was no match for the opponent; he could only win by using tricks. Fortunately, Xu Jingtian would arrive soon from the other side, giving him the strength to contend with the Aikido Black Bear.

Bang! Another Eastern martial art, "Feint to the East, Attack in the West," was used by Dongfang Sixing to kick the Aikido Black Bear in the calf.

Well!

The black bear was extremely angry and was hit repeatedly. Although it was not in much pain, it could not use its strength and cried out in pain.

Two thick, long arms reached out one after the other to grab behind him. If it weren't for its large size and limited mobility, it would have torn Dongfang Sixing to pieces long ago.

Bang! Dongfang Sixing found another opening and struck the Aikido Black Bear's ankle with another of his unique Dongfang techniques.

Ugh! Ugh!

This time, it may have hit a nerve, and the Aikido Black Bear became extremely angry, swinging its arms wildly in all directions.

Just as Dongfang Sixing finished his first move and was about to launch his next one, he felt a gust of wind behind his head and quickly shrank his neck.

A dark arm flew past the back of his head. Dongfang Sixing gasped. If he hadn't reacted quickly, that slap would have killed him.

"Get out of the way!"

Just when he was at his wit's end, Xu Jingtian arrived to his rescue.

With a loud bang, a patch of long hair on the back of the Aikido Black Bear's head burst into flames.

"Awooo..." The black bear roared angrily as a bald black mark appeared on the back of its head, its two massive arms slapping its chest with a loud thud.

Taking advantage of the moment when the black bear was distracted by Dongfang Sixing, Xu Jingtian used the trees for cover and finally managed to get close to it.

He originally intended to deliver a powerful blow to the Aikido Black Bear, but seeing that Dongfang Sixing was in trouble and was almost knocked away by it, he couldn't care less and hurriedly made his move.

Unexpectedly, the Aikido Black Bear's body is so tough. A powerful lightning control technique could only burn off some of its fur, but could not harm its body.

"Attack from both sides!" Xu Jingtian shouted to the precarious Dongfang Sixing.

"Awooo..." However, the Aikido Black Bear did not give them a chance.

Enraged, it roared and leaped forward, jumping more than ten feet away. Then it turned around quickly and swung its two massive arms at Dongfang Sixing.

Despite his martial arts skills, Dongfang Sixing dared not take the blows head-on. He dodged and weaved under its arms, forced to constantly change his posture, looking utterly pathetic.

"Ah!" Dongfang Sixing dared not stop his martial arts moves. At this moment, he was also at his limit, and his meager spiritual power was about to be exhausted. If this continued, his fate would definitely be terrible.

Boom! Xu Jingtian's lightning control technique continued to unleash its power, striking the body of the Aikido Black Bear one after another.

However, the Aikido Black Bear seemed to be able to see that Dongfang Sixing's spiritual energy was depleted, and it stopped paying attention to Xu Jingtian's magical attacks, instead relentlessly pursuing and attacking Dongfang Sixing. Although it had no fixed moves and only brute force, its strength seemed inexhaustible. Its arms spun like millstones, moving at a speed that was not slow at all, and it showed no signs of fatigue.

"Ah!" Dongfang Sixing roared in anger. He was even more frustrated than before, being chased and beaten by the Heqi Black Bear, with no power to fight back.

He didn't see the Aikido Black Bear getting tired, but he was covered in sweat. If this continued, he would die of exhaustion before the Aikido Black Bear could even hit him.

With a loud bang, Dongfang Sixing was a little slower this time and failed to dodge in time, and was hit by the arm of the Heqi Black Bear.

"Ah!" Dongfang Sixing screamed, his body flying like a kite with a broken string, flying into a tree more than ten feet high, before crashing heavily to the ground.

A sharp pain shot through him, and Dongfang Sixing collapsed to the ground, too weak to get up.

"Am I going to die?" His voice trembled with tears. For some reason, he suddenly thought of the deceased Dongfang Sile, and a sense of fear gripped his heart.

"Hang in there!" Xu Jingtian was puzzled. When did Dongfang Sixing become so timid?

Ugh! Ugh!

The black bear roared and charged towards Dongfang Sixing. Its large feet, as big as small boats, stomped so hard that the ground trembled. If someone were to be stepped on by it, this time next year would probably be the anniversary of his death.

"what!"

Just as Dongfang Sixing closed his eyes and awaited death, a loud shout suddenly came from beside him, "Go!" His body suddenly felt light as he was lifted up and floated several feet away.