The Days of Being Forced to Become the Savior of a Cultivation Civilization

Zhiyue raised an eyebrow:

"What's wrong? Can't you sleep?"

Qian Xintong shook his head:

"No, it's just that I feel like if you don't sleep, it'll interfere with your cultivation. I don't need to, so I might as well take over the night watch..."

She turned her head away and whispered:

"Besides, we can't let you bear this alone forever."

Zhi Yue stroked his chin thoughtfully, then looked at Qian Xintong:

"Actually, I've recently hit a bottleneck in my cultivation. What you said makes some sense, but I don't really trust you."

Qian Xintong was taken aback, looking slightly nervous:

"Why, why?"

Zhiyue: "Of course... because without the Reverse Yuan Refinement, your body will probably only deteriorate faster."

Qian Xintong took a moment to react:

"Oh...you have a point, but it's alright, I'm not that weak. Besides, we should be getting close to Zhenyue Pass soon, right?"

Zhiyue nodded:

"Yes, that's true. Alright then."

He stood up:

"Then come tonight."

"Okay, you guys go to sleep. I promise I'll wake you up if anything happens!"

Qian Xintong stood up and patted his chest. Zhi Yue patted Qian Xintong on the shoulder and said solemnly:

"If you discover anything, be sure to wake me up immediately."

Qian Xintong was taken aback:

"Of course."

"Also, I've prepared the medicine. Remember to drink it on time. The village chief said that even if you don't have this problem, it will still benefit your cultivation."

Qian Xintong nodded, somewhat dazed.

Since leaving the village, Zhiyue has taken over the village chief's task of brewing medicine for Qian Xintong every night to reduce the side effects of high blood pressure and slow down the deterioration of her condition.

Zhiyue nodded; he really needed to rest. For the past ten days and nine nights, he hadn't had a proper night's sleep.

For those who practice rebellion, sleep is far more than just rest; in fact, it is the cleansing agent they use to wash away fatigue and impurities from their bodies. But sleep plays an even more crucial role for them—spiritual cultivation. Only by completely immersing their consciousness in the sea of ​​awareness can they absorb and transform external energies.

On the tenth night, Qian Xintong was on duty. She yawned, wrapped herself in a quilt, and leaned against the wall of the stone house.

"They're all pockets, but the otherworldly pocket is so much more useful..."

"Whoa—! Whoa—! Whoa…"

A familiar voice rang out.

What was that sound?

Qian Xintong immediately focused his mind and listened carefully to the sounds from afar:

"Whoa—! Whoa—! Whoa…"

The sound grew closer, and this time Qian Xintong heard it clearly:

"This is……"

A rumbling sound came from afar, the rumbling of a large creature. As the sharp cry drew closer, Qian Xintong's nerves tightened.

"Whoa!!!"

A massive figure appeared in the distance, its gray fur blending into the night, making it almost invisible. Qian Xintong sprang to her feet, immediately throwing off the blanket, and stared nervously in that direction, involuntarily swallowing hard.

"They're here."

Perhaps startled, Qian Xintong didn't immediately warn the creature. Instead, she stood there stunned for a while until the creature was very close before rushing into the stone house.

"Something's happened! A big guy's coming!"

Zhiyue immediately took action. As soon as he came out, he saw a huge figure approaching and about to attack the stone house.

"Come out quickly!"

The other two quickly scrambled to their feet and fled. Just as Yingzi left the doorway, the giant beast crashed into the stone wall, smashing the stone house to pieces. The immense impact sent everyone flying.

"Cough cough... What is that thing...?"

Zhiyue took out the Boundless Starry Sky and used it for illumination. When the smoke and dust cleared, people saw a huge, strange creature:

Two crimson eyes hung like lanterns on the dark curtain of the desert, two sharp teeth on the lower jaw were particularly conspicuous under the moonlight, two large round ears fluttered like two palm-leaf fans, stirring up sand and dust, and each of the forelimbs had three sharp claws, like scimitars.

"What kind of creature is this? It looks really... Wait, what's that smell?"

A scent wafted into the four people's nostrils. It was the creature's scent. At first, it was cool and refreshing, making people feel relaxed and happy, as if they were in a forest, immersed in fresh air. But upon closer inspection, it became spicy and pungent, making it unbearable.

"This smell...it seems familiar."

Qian Xintong pinched her nose and said, while Zhi Yue frowned:

"Yara. This is the smell of the leaf oil of the Yara clan. So spicy, this leaf oil is a warning signal released by Yara."

I noticed the pungent smell in the animal carcass while hunting, and only learned about it after informing the village chief.

These Yara are actually a branch of eucalyptus trees that have developed innate intelligence. When their above-ground parts are damaged, their leaves secrete a pungent oil to warn their companions.

Zhiyue continued:

"Now it seems that the culprits who brought disaster upon the people of Yara..."

Zhiyue raised his head, looking at the creature with a serious expression, yet also with a confident smile:

"They've finally shown up."

The creature did not make any rash moves, but stood there with its two pupils staring intently, as if trying to see through the three people's secrets. This meant that the creature was not a wild beast that acted on instinct alone, but must be a spirit beast with intelligence!

The three huddled together, wary and cautious. Upon hearing Zhiyue's words, Yingzi suddenly realized what he meant.

"So that's it! We weren't traveling southeast at all, but due south! No wonder I felt the time was off; we should have arrived long ago!"

Zhiyue revealed a smile of triumph:

"That's right. From the very beginning, our destination wasn't Zhenyue Pass, but ahead, the lair of the mysterious creatures—the Forest of Yara!"

……

Everyone looked in the direction Zhiyue was pointing—as far as the eye could see, there was nothing but barren land. This was a plain, with a very open view.

"Where is the forest? I remember there being one... Am I in the wrong direction?"

Yingzi asked in confusion.

Zhiyue remained silent. He clearly remembered that the direction was correct, but there was indeed no forest ahead.

Qian Xintong thought for a moment, then transmitted her voice and said:

"Is it possible that the Yaras abandoned their earthly part, hid themselves, and pretended to have disappeared?"

Yingzi and Zhiyue both looked like they suddenly realized something—two locals couldn't have figured it out as quickly as an outsider.

The creature narrowed its eyes and let out a low growl, but still did not attack. Zhi Yue, however, smiled slightly and increased the brightness of the Boundless Starry Sky:

"No need to hide anymore. Even if you're stupid, you shouldn't do something as foolish as going to a meeting alone."

The starlight of the boundless starry sky suddenly became dazzling, illuminating a large area. Countless gray-black figures could be seen lurking in the darkness around the group. As soon as they were discovered, countless red lanterns gradually lit up, surrounding the three of them.

"However, we are by no means unprepared. You can try it if you don't believe me."

The creature continued to stare intently at Zhiyue, letting out two provocative snorts, but still made no move.

Zhiyue raised an eyebrow:

"Wow, you're quite composed, big guy. It seems your high status isn't just due to your size; you must have quite a few wrinkles on your head too."

The creature bared its teeth, let out a low growl, and glared at Zhiyue. It seemed it couldn't quite tell whether Zhiyue was praising or insulting it.