Chapter 607 - 259: Horde of Demons

Chapter 607: Chapter 259: Horde of Demons

Senior Brother Mo’s words left the group momentarily stunned and lost in thought.

"You know... it really does feel that way..."

Senior Sister Ji nodded slightly, her eyes brightening. "Could it be... that Master Yue was actually right? Is this Grotto Heaven... really a Trial ground prepared by that Grotto Heaven Great Power for those below the Fourth Realm?"

"It forces disciples who enter to fight these Demons. That’s why it gives the Demons the ability of Walking on Air when they attack—to prevent disciples with exceptional Body Technique Leaf Skills from just avoiding the fight?"

As soon as she voiced this speculation, everyone’s eyes lit up.

’This is the Grotto Heaven of a Seventh Realm Great Power!’

’If it’s really a Trial ground prepared for the Fourth Realm... then there must be some amazing benefits!’

’Benefits from a Seventh Realm Great Power!’

’Even the scraps that fall from between their fingers would be an inexhaustible treasure for us!’

However, Senior Brother Zhuang took a deep breath and said, "We’ve only encountered Demons twice. There are too few clues. We shouldn’t rush to conclusions just yet."

Hearing this, the others took a deep breath, their excitement gradually calming.

Of course, they understood this as well.

They had only just arrived, after all.

They would have to wait and see.

They subconsciously looked toward Qin Fang.

They found that Qin Fang’s expression had remained calm the entire time. He had simply listened to their earlier discussion without interjecting.

They couldn’t help but nod in silent approval.

’This First Hall True Inheritance from Guiyuan Hall really has an exceptional disposition.’

’If any other disciple his age were here and heard that this place might be the Trial of a Seventh Realm Great Power, and that they might even obtain that Great Power’s legacy, they would’ve been unable to contain their excitement long ago.’

’But this First Hall True Inheritance has been calm throughout the entire process.’

’He completely lacks the frivolity one would expect from someone his age.’

"Let’s go. We’ll keep looking."

Senior Brother Zhuang said finally.

Everyone nodded, and they continued onward.

The third wave of Demons descended not long after.

Qin Fang observed them carefully. This time, it was a group of Sheep Demons. Though sheep, they were massive, with pure black fur. Their Demon Essence was overwhelming, and it looked like they had eaten humans before.

However, faced with Qin Fang’s group of five, the Sheep Demons were quickly slain.

"There were only ten or so, but the strength of these Sheep Demons is a considerable step up from the previous batch of Hedgehog Demons..."

Senior Sister Ji’s eyes glinted.

"This fits the basic pattern of a Trial—starting weak and getting progressively stronger!"

A glint appeared in the eyes of Senior Brother Zhuang and the others as well.

But no one said much more; they continued onward.

Then came the fourth wave, the fifth, the sixth...

Gradually, everyone began to notice the pattern.

"A new wave appears almost exactly one incense stick’s time after we kill the last Demon from the previous wave."

"Each wave is stronger than the one before, and sometimes there are more of them as well."

"Although they’re all at the ’Extraordinary’ level, the first Mouse, Hedgehog, and Sheep Demons were basically at the True Species Realm of Cultivation. But now... the strength of these snake demons is already approaching the Condensing Realm."

"At this point, we can basically confirm... this Grotto Heaven is, indeed, a Trial ground."

Even Senior Brother Zhuang’s eyes began to shine brightly.

The senior brothers and sister were all getting excited. After exchanging a few more words, Senior Sister Ji turned her head and saw Qin Fang, still calm as ever, observing one of the Sheep Demon corpses.

She stared blankly for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Junior Brother, do you have a different opinion?"

Hearing this, the other senior brothers all subconsciously looked at Qin Fang.

Qin Fang returned to his senses and shook his head. "Not at all. The pattern is quite clear... Senior Brother Zhuang’s conclusion is very likely correct."

Senior Sister Ji looked at Qin Fang, puzzled. "Then why are you so calm, Junior Brother? This is a Trial left behind by a Seventh Realm Great Power. It could contain his entire life’s collection, or even his legacy... Aren’t you... tempted?"

Qin Fang couldn’t help but laugh. "Of course I’m tempted. How could anyone not be tempted by the legacy of a Seventh Realm Great Power?"

Hearing this, Senior Sister Ji’s expression relaxed into one that said, ’Now, that’s more like it.’ Just as she was about to speak, Qin Fang continued, "But temptation is just temptation... I can’t start by lying to myself, can I? Right now, there isn’t even a shadow of a reward in sight. We’re still inside this Grotto Heaven... and what we’ll face next is a complete unknown. In a situation like this... what’s the point of getting all excited beforehand?"

Qin Fang had said it jokingly.

But his words made Senior Brother Zhuang and the others freeze, and a sudden chill ran down their spines.

Their minds cooled completely.

’He’s right...’

’Right now, this is all just our speculation.’

’But is it really true?’

’Who knows?’

’What is there to get so excited about?’

Senior Brother Zhuang’s expression turned grave. "Junior Brother is absolutely right. We got a bit carried away... For now, let’s forget this whole ’Trial’ theory and focus on exploring the Secret Realm. If it really is a Trial, we’ll find out eventually. If it’s not, our preconceived notions will likely bring us disaster, not fortune."

Senior Brother Zhuang’s words made everyone’s heart skip a beat, and they all nodded cautiously.

Seeing this, a flicker of light passed through Qin Fang’s eyes...

’As expected of an Elder’s True Inheritance. They aren’t entirely brainless.’

’In a dangerous place like this, the stupidest thing you can do is jump to conclusions based on preconceived notions.’

’Because once you’re locked into that mindset, you subconsciously interpret everything you encounter to fit that narrative, filling in the gaps with your own assumptions.’

’If your judgment is correct, fine... but what if it’s wrong?’

’A single mistake could mean the difference between life and death.’

’That’s why, until the dust settles, the wisest course of action is to maintain a healthy skepticism about everything that happens...’

’That way, if things do take a turn for the worse, you at least won’t be caught completely unprepared.’