Chapter 39: Ch 39- Volcanic Beast
Mo Yuan sprinted toward Dong Hai Base at full speed.
He was still quite far away from the base, so even with his current speed, it would take some time before he could return.
During his journey, he encountered several intermediate-level beasts. Most of them were dealt with easily. Even some ordinary advanced-level beasts were no longer enough to stop him, and Mo Yuan could either kill them or force them to retreat.
However, when he sensed a peak-level advance beast, he didn’t try to fight it.
Mo Yuan immediately changed his direction.
Although his strength had increased tremendously, he wasn’t arrogant enough to believe that he could kill it. A peak-level advance beast was already extremely powerful with almost around 2 million jin strength and fighting one could attract other powerful beasts.
His current goal was to return safely.
During his time working with the Black Fang Team, Mo Yuan’s cultivation had continued to improve. His current base strength had reached 41,000 jin.
With his Peak Grade Strength Talent, his strength could be multiplied by ten.
That meant his strength could reach around 410,000 jin and once he used Primordial Qi, which could double his physical strength, his total strength could reach an astonishing 820,000 jin.
"820,000 jin..."
Mo Yuan couldn’t help but feel satisfied when he thought about it.
At this level, he could already fight against a mid-stage Origin Sea Realm cultivator, and if his opponent wasn’t particularly strong, he could even kill them.
The strength of Origin Sea Realm cultivators generally ranged from around 100,000 jin to 1 million jin. After using Primordial Qi, their strength could double, meaning a powerful Origin Sea Realm cultivator could reach around 2 million jin.
Mo Yuan’s 820,000 jin was still far from the absolute peak of the realm, but that didn’t mean his combat power was weak.
His strength was only one part of his advantage.
He also possessed Speed Talent, Shadow Talent, Saber Talent, Strength Talent, and now Ultimate Grade Regeneration Talent.
With all of these abilities combined, his actual combat power was far beyond what his cultivation realm suggested. Still, Mo Yuan didn’t let this make him arrogant.
"There are always people stronger than me."
He looked ahead while continuing to sprint.
"Strength isn’t everything either. There are techniques that can increase someone’s strength several times. What if I encounter someone who has a powerful special talent like mine?".
A person’s cultivation realm could only show part of their strength. Talents, techniques, weapons, combat experience, and even the environment could completely change the outcome of a battle.
"Besides, I still have plenty of room to grow."
Mo Yuan smiled faintly.
"As long as I continue cultivating and keep obtaining powerful talents, sooner or later I’ll leave everyone far behind."
He wasn’t in a hurry. He had already reached an absurd level of strength for someone at his current cultivation stage.
An ordinary cultivator in a low-level base like Dong Hai would never dare to imagine fighting an Origin Sea Realm cultivator while still in the Origin Core Realm.
Even in larger bases, only the most monstrous geniuses could achieve something like this.
"At least for now, I’m doing pretty well."
Mo Yuan sped up again and continued toward Dong Hai Base.
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At the same time, in another part of the wilderness.
A huge group of cultivators had gathered.
Members of the Yan Family, Hong Family, and several other families from different bases were all present.
There were also powerful cultivators from the other bases who had joined the expedition. However, the people from Dong Hai Base were clearly standing toward the side.
Dong Hai Base was only a low-level base. Compared to the medium-sized bases that had sent their powerful cultivators here, its overall strength was much weaker.
Among the many powerful cultivators gathered here, Dong Hai only had a few Origin Sea Realm cultivators.
The Yan Family was the strongest of Dong Hai Base because it possessed a Peak Origin Sea Realm cultivator. That single person was enough to suppress all the other families in Dong Hai.
The Hong Family members stood quietly nearby, not saying much.
At this moment, there were fifteen Origin Sea Realm cultivators gathered in front of a massive volcano.
All fifteen were at the Peak Origin Sea Realm. They were extremely powerful cultivators from medium-sized bases. Even the strongest cultivator from Dong Hai Base would have to be extremely careful when facing them.
The atmosphere around the volcano was tense. Everyone was looking at the huge mountain in front of them. Smoke slowly rose from the top of the volcano, and the ground occasionally trembled slightly.
"This is the final area."
One of the Origin Sea Realm cultivators spoke while looking at the volcano.
"According to the information we received, the beast living inside should be an advanced-level beast."
Another cultivator nodded.
"It is a Flame Scale Snake. Its body is extremely powerful, and it possesses a Flame Talent. Once it enters the volcano, its combat power increases even further."
"That’s why this place was left until the end."
The people around them nodded.
The purpose of this expedition was to clear the surrounding wilderness. Most of the low-level and intermediate-level beasts had already been dealt with. There were only a few dangerous areas left.
This volcano was the most troublesome one. Once the beast inside was killed, the expedition would basically be completed.
"Let’s go in and finish this."
A Peak Origin Sea Realm cultivator stepped forward.
The others followed.
However, just as they were about to enter the volcano, a strange sound suddenly came from inside.
Hissssss!
The sound echoed throughout the area.
Everyone stopped. Their expressions immediately changed.
"What is that?"
Before anyone could answer, the ground suddenly shook violently.
Boom!
A terrifying aura erupted from inside the volcano. The cultivators who were standing closest to the entrance quickly retreated.
Then, a massive black-red snake suddenly rushed out of the volcano. Its body was enormous, covered in dark scales with glowing red patterns running across its body. Flames surrounded its body, and its eyes were cold and bloodthirsty.
The moment it appeared, everyone felt an enormous pressure.
Several cultivators immediately turned pale.
"This aura..."
One of them stared at the giant snake in disbelief.
"Impossible!"
Another cultivator’s expression became extremely ugly.
"The information said it was only an advanced-level beast!"
The giant snake raised its head and let out another terrifying hiss. Flames erupted from its body, spreading across the ground.
Someone finally shouted,
"Something went wrong!"
"The beast has broken through!"
"It has reached the next realm!"
"How??"
Someone swallowed nervously.
Far away from this place, completely unaware of what had just happened, Mo Yuan was still rushing toward Dong Hai Base.
He continued moving at full speed, his figure disappearing into the wilderness.
He had no idea that a terrifying beast had just appeared in the path of the expedition. Nor did he know that this beast might completely change the situation of the entire expedition.
For now, all Mo Yuan was thinking about was returning to Dong Hai Base and having a good bath.