The savory aroma lingered in the cave, making Yun Yun's stomach grumble, but she forced herself to resist.
She had just wanted to kill Ye Chen moments ago; eating his cooked food now would feel humiliating.
"Hmph!"
Yun Yun let out a sharp sound and turned, determined to leave the cave.
"You know, with your current strength, even two second-rank beasts could eat you alive!" Ye Chen called out as she approached the cave entrance.
"That's none of your business!"
Yun Yun shot him a defiant glare and continued toward the opening.
Ye Chen remained calm, taking another bite of roasted fish.
Outside the waterfall, at least four or five third-rank beasts and a dozen second-rank beasts lurked.
Of course, this congregation had been summoned by Ye Chen himself, ordering the Violet Crystal Winged Lion to drive them here.
Ye Chen predicted that Yun Yun would hesitate after seeing them.
Sure enough, moments later, the cave was filled with vicious roars.
"Roar!"
"Roar!"
The sounds were loud, wild, and filled with aggression.
"Damn it…" Ye Chen's heart tightened. "She won't actually run into all these beasts, will she?"
Having spent years with Yun Yun, he had underestimated the stubbornness that had only intensified after their… previous encounters.
She would rather brave danger than remain trapped in the cave.
"Damn… Teacher, you absolutely cannot be hurt, otherwise…" Ye Chen slapped his
forehead, frustration flashing across his face, before sprinting out of the cave with all his speed.
Outside, he quickly lifted the perception restrictions from the Soul Control Talisman and ordered:
"Yaochen , find the teacher immediately!"
"Yes, master!" Yaochen responded respectfully, spreading its soul sensing power.
"Master, to the east, several miles away in the dense forest, two second-rank beasts are chasing your teacher.
Judging by her direction, she's about to enter the detection range of a fourth-rank beast."
"Take me there, now!" Ye Chen commanded.
With a surge of power enhancing his speed, he dashed dozens of meters in an instant, leaving the river area behind and entering the eastern forest.
"Haah~"
In the dense forest, Yun Yun clutched her sword tightly as she ran.
Behind her, two white wolves.....both second-rank beasts about two meters long—pursued relentlessly.
Their speed exceeded Yun Yun's, but thanks to trees and her combat instincts, she narrowly avoided capture.
"Damn it… Why are there so many beasts here? Breaking through is going to be tricky…" Yun Yun's brows furrowed as she calculated her options.
"Roar!"
A deeper, more formidable roar echoed ahead. Yun Yun's steps faltered. The sound indicated a fourth-rank beast.
If trapped, escape would be impossible.
"Roar!"
The two white wolves lunged. One swiped a sharp claw toward Yun Yun's head.
Instinctively, she dodged behind a tree.
"Crack!"
The tree she leaned against splintered under the wolf's blow, but slowed its momentum. Yun Yun swung her sword, slashing a deep gash in its paw, blood spraying.
The pain drove the wolf into a frenzy. The other wolf lunged for Yun Yun's arm, teeth bared. She barely managed to evade.
Her current strength was that of an ordinary Dou Master, but with her combat experience, she managed to severely injure both wolves, though her back was clawed, leaving a shallow wound.
"Woo~"
Just as Yun Yun seemed to gain the upper hand, a more powerful roar sounded nearby.
The scent of blood had attracted a fourth-rank beast.....a massive Jungle Giant Ape, seven to eight meters tall, muscular and terrifying.
"Jungle Giant Ape!"
Seeing it, Yun Yun realized the true danger. Previously, third-rank beasts like this would have been no threat, but now she was outmatched.
Its immense size made its movements appear slow, but its speed was astonishing. Its fists, glowing with red energy, could turn her to pulp if they landed.
Exhausted from fighting the wolves, Yun Yun's strength wasn't enough to dodge.
Her eyes closed, preparing to meet death.
Suddenly, a strong arm wrapped around her waist, lifting her swiftly out of harm's way.
"Who… you followed me?" Yun Yun opened her eyes to find Ye Chen holding her securely.
I told you! It's dangerous outside the cave! Why are you running off?"
Ye Chen didn't answer Yun Yun's question. His eyes were fixed on the blood-soaked back of her robe, brows furrowed, his tone laced with sharp concern.
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