Chapter 1061: This Journey Is Extremely Perilous

Join forces to slay demons?

Hearing this, everyone turned their surprised gazes toward Yi Feng.

Ordinary people would avoid anything related to demons at all costs.

Yet this young man was so righteous, truly earning their admiration.

Zhongli Meng was also deeply moved.

Originally, upon hearing that Yi Feng was only at the Saint level, she hadn’t wanted to involve him in such danger, as they had only just met by chance.

But she never expected Yi Feng to volunteer himself.

After some thought, she smiled and nodded.

"Alright, since you’re so willing to help, I’ll gladly accept your offer."

Halfway through her words, Zhongli Meng cautiously added, "But once we land on the planet, you must be extremely careful. If you encounter demons, don’t take unnecessary risks. Just cover our retreat! In the future, any demon corpses and treasures we obtain will be shared equally, and I will definitely reward you accordingly!"

Zhongli Meng was filled with gratitude and held no hint of disdain.

However, she was well aware that given Yi Feng’s background from the Cloud Star, his assistance might be limited.

After all, there was a ceiling to his potential. Even if Yi Feng’s cultivation wasn’t much lower than theirs, the difference in heritage between Cloud Star and Lan Star was vast.

Thus, she could only hope that having an extra person would mean an extra bit of strength, and she instructed Yi Feng accordingly.

Having just met by chance, and yet this young man was willing to lend a hand—no matter what, she couldn’t mistreat him, nor could she put Yi Feng in unnecessary danger.

This was Zhongli Meng’s sense of righteousness.

Hearing the girl’s generous instructions, it seemed the journey was indeed fraught with peril.

Yi Feng also looked eager.

"Alright!"

"As long as we’re going together, everything else is fine. Rewards don’t matter—slaying demons is what counts!"

His righteous words resonated, earning even more admiration from the group.

Who would have thought that a Saint from the impoverished Cloud Star would have such resolve? To disregard life and profit for the sake of humanity’s demon-slaying cause—such demeanor was truly worthy of respect!

With such vision and character, even if his origins were humble, it was enough to earn anyone’s admiration.

Rare, truly rare.

Even the proud Zhongli Meng couldn’t help but be impressed.

After a few glances, she smiled softly and responded earnestly, "Thank you, Young Master Yi, for your righteous assistance. I will surely remember this."

In the blink of an eye, Yi Feng was seen as a righteous young hero.

The group of ten quickly bonded.

The old man led the way, while Zhongli Meng and her fellow disciples followed nervously. Yi Feng walked alone at the back, his eyes filled with anticipation.

As they journeyed, they were surrounded by glaciers and snow-capped peaks, as if they had stepped into a fairy tale world.

Yet amidst this breathtaking scenery, everyone remained on high alert. Having cultivated to the Saint level, they had experienced countless trials and knew that the more beautiful something appeared, the more danger it might conceal.

As they entered a glacial valley, the old man’s expression grew even more serious.

Zhongli Meng glanced around and solemnly instructed the group, "Everyone, please be extremely careful."

"We must watch out for each other as we move forward. While slaying demons is important, we must not be reckless. Our safety comes first!"

Hearing the girl’s repeated warnings, the atmosphere grew even more tense.

Yi Feng looked up and saw Zhongli Meng’s serious expression, her delicate face now filled with solemnity, as if a bloody battle was imminent.

Instantly, Yi Feng also nodded earnestly.

"Alright!"

Seeing everyone on high alert, Yi Feng’s anticipation grew even stronger.

Judging by the situation, they were likely to encounter many demons.

This time, he might just hit the jackpot!

Just as he was eagerly stepping forward, the old man at the front suddenly raised his hand.

In an instant, everyone drew their weapons, ready for battle!

In the depths of the valley, more than a dozen demons stood menacingly, their sinister aura palpable from a distance.

The old man turned back with a confident smile.

"Everyone, these demons aren’t particularly strong. They’re perfect targets for us to hunt!"

Zhongli Meng looked into the distance.

Seeing that the demons were grotesquely ugly, with strange elephant-like trunks on their faces, and not exuding an overwhelming demonic aura, she nodded in relief.

"Uncle Song is right."

"It’s fortunate that we’ve encountered suitable demons right after arriving. We’ll be able to make some gains immediately. This is a good omen—it seems our journey is blessed with good fortune!"

Her gentle words lifted the spirits of her fellow disciples.

With weapons in hand, they charged forward with excitement!

In the blink of an eye, the sounds of battle rang out, and the dozen or so demons were slain. Soft laughter echoed through the valley, and the joy of their harvest was evident on everyone’s faces.

The tense atmosphere eased slightly, and everyone’s confidence grew!

Only Yi Feng stood there, staring at the distant corpses in confusion.

What the hell? These were just a bunch of "Gouba faces."

According to Qing Yin Xianyun’s explanation, Gouba faces weren’t true demons—they were at most low-level demonic creatures, with a combat power of three. They were nothing more than small fry, hardly worth mentioning.

He had long since grown tired of killing these things.

With only a dozen or so here, they weren’t even enough to fill the gaps between his teeth. It wasn’t worth the effort to draw his sword.

Were they really this excited over such weak enemies?

Yi Feng was baffled, his eyes filled with doubt.

Looking at the group’s excited expressions, he suddenly felt that something was off.

Judging by their exaggerated reactions, it seemed like they hadn’t seen much of the world. Would following them really lead to encounters with powerful demons?

The more he thought about it, the more suspicious he became. It felt like he had boarded a sinking ship.

Especially when he saw everyone eagerly collecting the demon corpses, acting like scavengers excited over trash, a sense of foreboding welled up in his heart…

Just as they were about to set off again, Yi Feng couldn’t help but approach Zhongli Meng.

"Miss Zhongli, if we continue, will we really encounter powerful demons?"

Yi Feng’s question drew everyone’s attention.

Zhongli Meng was momentarily stunned, then her expression turned serious.

"Young Master Yi."

"We’ve been lucky to encounter weaker demons right after arriving, but you mustn’t let your guard down because of that. This Waterfrost Star is one of the demonic strongholds. Setting foot here means we’re destined to face danger."

"Even if we don’t venture too deep, there’s a high chance we’ll encounter terrifying demons!"

"To put it bluntly, this journey is a life-and-death struggle. We mustn’t let our guard down just because things have gone smoothly so far."

Neither arrogant in victory nor disheartened in defeat—Zhongli Meng’s mindset was truly remarkable, and her future achievements would be limitless.

The old man nodded solemnly, his eyes filled with admiration.

The others also exchanged glances, suppressing any trace of carelessness and returning to their previous cautious demeanor.

Feeling the weight of their serious gazes, Yi Feng’s spirits lifted.

It seemed he had indeed been too hasty.

According to Zhongli Meng’s words, if they continued, they would surely encounter powerful demons.

With renewed hope, Yi Feng nodded solemnly.

"Alright, I’ll stay alert."

Seeing Yi Feng’s quick improvement, the old man and Zhongli Meng also looked pleased.

The group set off once more, and soon encountered a second wave of demons.

Another fierce battle ensued, filled with excited chatter and joy.

Whether it was the young disciples or Zhongli Meng herself, everyone was thrilled as they collected the demon corpses, as if they had struck gold.

This time, Yi Feng kept his composure.

He quietly watched as everyone celebrated their harvest.

Although these skeletons were only slightly stronger, the demons they encountered were indeed becoming more powerful. If they continued like this, he was sure to encounter truly formidable demons.

Hope lay ahead—he couldn’t afford to be careless!

Setting off once more, everyone was in high spirits.

After several hours of trekking through the glacial valley, they finally emerged into the open.

Before them stretched a hilly terrain, with countless mountains rising and falling, as if countless dangers lurked within, exuding an aura of peril.

As soon as the group stepped out of the river valley, the old man suddenly raised his hand in warning!