Soul Land V: Rebirth of Tang San

If the Purple Demon Eyes could continuously boost Du Bai\'s Spiritual Power, given Tang San\'s understanding of the Heavenly Fox Eye, there\'s potential for advancement when it devours Spiritual Power. Thus, an increase in Du Bai\'s power also becomes likely.

After breakfast, it was naturally impossible for the group to stay put any longer. Wu Bingji and Tang San were both aware that the mayor was following them in secret. They hit the road again, continuing deeper into the jungle.

According to the map, they had about a day\'s journey left before they should enter the Winged Tiger Habitat.

As they progressed, Wu Bingji no longer insisted on caution as before when they encountered lone Demon Beasts. These beasts were the best targets for their practice.

Even Cheng Zicheng did more than just scout; he used his recently practiced, albeit still unpolished, Golden Wing Cloak Slash, coordinating the attack with his companions.

Being a novice, encounters with Rank five monster beasts were somewhat perilous. But with Tang San and Wu Bingji by their side, the danger naturally couldn\'t arise. Moreover, Gu Li\'s Time Variation Seal\'s greatest advantage was its high margin for error.

Whenever the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer technique failed to connect, he would freeze the opponent momentarily and start over.

They gained more on this day than the previous one, hunting down seven or eight Demon Beasts. Among them was one at the Peak of Fifth Stage, the same rank as the Ground-piercing lizard.

Joy and laughter were the best descriptions of the entire squad\'s morale. This outing brought strength improvements, increased combat experience, and a great haul of Demon Beasts. It truly was a windfall!

"Xiao Tang, make sure to call me for missions like this in the future! I\'ll be ready at a moment\'s notice. I\'ll completely follow your lead." With their high spirits, Gu Li became much more lively. Just thinking about overpowering Zhang Zebin after mastering the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer technique brightened his mood immensely.

Tang San smiled and said, "Sure! This kind of practical training is of great help to everyone\'s improvement. We should train after such experiences, then come out again. This will greatly benefit our strength development."

From the side, Wu Bingji warned, "We can\'t be careless either. Jiali Mountain Range is still very dangerous. According to the academy\'s records, the route we\'ve taken to find the Winged Tiger is relatively safe. This region doesn\'t have any precious natural treasures\' habitats, and its relatively dry environment is unsuitable for the growth of spiritual herbs. If we had gone in a different direction, we\'d encounter not just these weaker Demon Beasts. We shouldn\'t become negligent because of our previous gains. Also, we\'re about to enter the Winged Tiger Habitat, and from this area onward, the danger will increase. We must be cautious."

By now, it was nearing evening, and according to the map, along with their sense of direction, they were already approaching the edge of the Winged Tiger Habitat.

"Yes," the others replied in unison.

Wu Bingji said gravely, "Let\'s find a place to rest, and wrap up early today. After we adjust, we\'ll enter the Winged Tiger Habitat tomorrow. Tonight, Jian Li, Tang San, and I will take turns keeping watch. You all shouldn\'t practice any new abilities either, always stay in peak condition."

"Yes," everyone replied again.

They had disclosed their mission\'s target that morning before setting out. Wu Bingji had informed the other three. To his surprise, the possibility of facing a Seventh Stage Winged Tiger didn\'t elicit much reaction from Gu Li, Cheng Zicheng, or Du Bai. Cheng Zicheng even suggested strategies for intercepting the Winged Tiger should it take to the air.

At that moment, Wu Bingji realized that his juniors were getting a bit carried away due to the smooth sailing they had experienced so far.

A Peak of Fifth Stage monster beast couldn\'t last long against their combined efforts, Wu Bingji was at Sixth Stage, and Tang San, if not a Sixth Stage, was as good as one. With teamwork, facing Seven-stage monsters shouldn\'t pose a problem, right?

That was the thought process of the other three members. Wu Bingji was concerned about this, but given that they had the mayor secretly accompanying them, he wasn\'t excessively worried.

Tang San\'s thoughts, however, were simple. Without the reality check of actual combat, one can never know how daunting society can be. These young people needed to be struck hard. Furthermore, a heavier blow would prove more beneficial to their growth. So, he didn\'t need to warn anyone for now; when danger descended, reality would teach them a harsh lesson.

With his experience from his previous life, he knew very well under what circumstances potential is most easily stimulated, not only did his companions need this stimulation, but he himself also needed it.

They chose a relatively elevated area to settle down, and after having a simple meal, everyone began to rest early.

Wu Bingji was responsible for the night watch first, while the other four were up in the trees.

As darkness gradually enveloped everything, even though they were on a hillside and sheltered by large trees, the light of the stars and moon was not very bright, so their surroundings became extremely dim.

Time passed second by second, and the four on the trees immersed themselves in meditation.

Just then, Tang San, who had his eyes closed, suddenly opened them, a faint light flashing in the depths of his eyes.

His enhanced spiritual power significantly improved his perception, there was a disturbance!

He looked down, Wu Bingji below had not sensed anything yet, merely sitting there vigilant of the surroundings.

At that moment, a whistling sound arose from within the woods, the biting mountain wind blew by, bringing with it bursts of chill.

Wu Bingji shivered cleverly; his alertness was indeed strong, almost instantly standing up. He sniffed the air, smelling something.

In the next instant, his eyes momentarily seized up, then he smacked his palm against the big tree behind him.

The few resting in the tree were jolted awake by the impact.

"Ouch!" Du Bai\'s body control was so poor that, shaken, he almost fell off, crying out in surprise.

Tang San quickly grabbed him, stabilizing him in the tree.

"Hold tight to the branches, stay up there and don\'t come down," Tang San advised him, before he himself leaped down to Wu Bingji\'s side.

Gu Li followed Tang San and jumped down from the tree. Cheng Zicheng didn\'t descend, but he had already released his Golden Peng Transformation, his arms turning into golden wings spread open at his sides, his eyes sharp as he glanced downward.

"Big brother, what\'s going on?" Gu Li asked Wu Bingji.

Wu Bingji said, "There\'s a fishy smell in the wind, it\'s possible that a demon beast is approaching. It must have caught our scent."

Many demon beasts have extremely keen senses of smell, especially for the scent of blood and unfamiliar odors. To a demon beast, the scent of humans is, of course, unfamiliar and even appealing.

"Prepare for battle," Tang San said softly. A green glow was already swirling around him.

Gu Li had completed his Time Variation Seal transformation as well, his entire body enveloped in thick scale armor, his long tail slightly raised, with the tail hammer gently swinging.

Facing a potential beast attack, his emotions were somewhat excited. After two days of practicing the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer technique, he had gotten the hang of it. Now, the first three strikes were basically stable, ensuring each blow was stronger than the last. He was eager for enemies to come so he could test his skills.

"Hoo-hoo—" Another strong gust of wind swept through. Indeed, in this mountain breeze, there was a faint fishy scent, Wu Bingji\'s sense of smell was indeed very sharp.