Junior sister, keep forbear for a while, I almost become invincible as soon!
Chapter 42 This Earth Chicken is so ugly

Chapter 42: Chapter 42 This Earth Chicken is so ugly

Half a month later, the twenty selected participants had all gathered in the Dayu Dynasty.

Leading the Saint Tao family was Zi Yan, their strength formidable, with Zi Yan herself at the Fifth Heaven of the Supreme Mystery Realm.

At the forefront of Youming Valley was Bai Yunfei, also exhibiting the power of the Sixth Heaven of the Supreme Mystery Realm.

The leader from the Dayu Dynasty’s side was named Li Pu, at the Fifth Heaven of the Supreme Mystery Realm.

In contrast, the group from the Wuji Sect and Stone Country Academy presented a different picture. The Divine Body (Chen Shixian) was at the Ninth Heaven of Destiny. Their leader, Guang Xiaoyu, also stood at the Ninth Heaven of Destiny. Shi Yi was at the Fifth Heaven of Destiny, and Nangong Jue at the First Heaven of Destiny.

And then there was Chen Pingping, who seemed to be a nobody.

The people from the three major powers were quite surprised.

Zi Yan fixed her gaze on Chen Shixian and said, "Haven’t you broken through to the Supreme Mystery Realm yet?"

Chen Shixian was speechless.

If things had gone as expected, I should have been the one with the highest realm. Unfortunately... a bottleneck, a great tribulation, blocked my path.

But she wasn’t in a hurry; this trip to the Wasteland was an opportunity. No matter what, she had to force Chen Pingping to act.

"Quite interesting," Bai Yunfei chuckled. "The Divine Body couldn’t even become the leader; instead, they let a little girl do it."

Guang Xiaoyu glanced at him and retorted, "And you’re not just a little brat yourself?"

She simply couldn’t tolerate this group of young cultivators looking down on people, especially the disdainful way they looked at her senior brother.

HEH HEH!

My senior brother. Even if he’s a mere mortal, he is still *my* senior brother!

"I’ve heard of you," Li Pu approached Chen Pingping. "Chen Pingping, chief disciple of Snow Sword Fairy Wen Yuqing. I hear you often herd cattle. Is this the one?"

"Yes," Chen Pingping replied calmly.

"Well raised," Li Pu smiled. "This dog is also quite cute."

"Thank you for the compliment."

"Only this Earth Chicken is a bit ugly," Li Pu glanced at the Earth Chicken.

The Earth Chicken, however, held its head high proudly, as if to say, "What’s the use of judging by appearances? *I* am a descendant of the Ancient Phoenix!"

Chen Pingping smiled. "You have a good eye."

Among the three major powers, only Li Pu hadn’t mocked him. Even his conversation was quite normal. He truly has good judgment, Chen Pingping guessed.

This trip to the Wasteland might actually be interesting, he thought.

Zi Yan also glanced at him, her expression aloof yet unable to fully mask her disdain. Has the Wuji Sect run out of people? she wondered.

Bai Yunfei added, "It seems your group won’t be taking the lead in the King Tao tribulation."

Entering the Wasteland meant seeking opportunities.

It was also a clash among the younger generation, one that involved the King Tao Realm.

Most of the geniuses entering the Wasteland were around twenty years old, with little age difference among them. Furthermore, the geniuses leading each team would inevitably be in the Supreme Mystery Realm.

According to past convention, the leading geniuses would attempt to break through to the King Tao Realm while in the Wasteland.

It was also considered a small contest among them.

The leading geniuses from the three major powers had assumed the Divine Body would be in the lead this time. They never imagined that the Wuji Sect’s contingent didn’t even have a single Supreme Mystery Realm expert.

Chen Shixian looked at Chen Pingping, who was nearby, and said, "It’s not certain." Two years ago, this fellow was surviving deep within Salt Mountain. Who knows what realm he’s reached now? Besides, there’s Guang Xiaoyu, who’s like a demon with her realm advancing so rapidly. Once in the Wasteland, a single opportunity might just propel her into the King Tao Realm. Such things are unpredictable.

Bai Yunfei smiled but said nothing.

Zi Yan also thought little of it.

Only Li Pu from the Dayu Dynasty seriously pondered Chen Shixian’s words.

As the time drew near, many geniuses started to feel anxious. Even the Divine Body and Guang Xiaoyu found it hard to remain calm. Li Pu, however...

Chen Pingping noticed this man. His aura was contained, his features not particularly outstanding, yet he exuded a unique, attention-grabbing quality.

Like a venomous snake in the desert depths, or a wild beast lurking in the darkness.

Very dangerous.

Zi Yan of the Saint Tao family kept her gaze fixed on the Divine Body, her intentions unclear.

Bai Yunfei of Youming Valley, on the other hand, was relatively straightforward. Proud and unruly by nature, his character was immediately apparent.

As for the Divine Body herself...

Chen Pingping let out a soft sigh and said in a low voice, "I know I’m quite outstanding and handsome, but could you please be a bit more discreet with your staring?"

PAH!

Chen Shixian’s face turned slightly red, and she looked away.

On this day, a thunderous boom resounded from outside the southern city walls, like an exploding clap of thunder. It was followed by an overwhelming power that spread out in layers, making the air hum.

The Wasteland had opened.

No! The Power of Sealing had weakened.

A fissure spread down from high in the sky, emanating a terrifying aura.

Experts from the Dayu Dynasty stepped forward, stationing themselves around the fissure to prevent any creatures from escaping.

At that moment, a white-bearded elder waved his large hand, bringing the twenty young cultivators to the front of the fissure. He announced loudly, "The gate to the Wasteland has opened! You may enter now. Be warned... the environment inside the Wasteland is extremely harsh, filled with dangers and fearsome creatures. While you seek great opportunities, I urge you to prioritize your safety. Enter now!"

Bai Yunfei was the first to stride in, followed closely by several young geniuses from his group.

Next came the Saint Tao family.

Li Pu looked towards Chen Pingping’s group and smiled. "Chen, Miss Chen, I’ll see you inside."

"I’m the leader!" Guang Xiaoyu declared indignantly. "Let’s go!"

After a blinding flash of white light, once their vision returned to normal, they found themselves in the Wasteland. A desert landscape spread out before them.

It was desolate and uninhabited, devoid of any signs of life.

Not only that, but the spiritual energy fluctuations were also pitifully sparse.

Guang Xiaoyu glanced around and immediately sensed the First Demon God stirring within her mind. Her expression turned to one of surprise. I sensed it already?

The First Demon God is missing many things, she thought. This Demon God isn’t complete, and what it wants must be here in the Wasteland. Once it gets it, the Demon God can enhance itself and transform that into power. I’ve never seen this kind of cultivation method before. Just thinking about it is exhilarating!

A system prompt appeared: *You have entered the territory of the Devouring Sky Beast. Please tame it as soon as possible.*

Here? Chen Pingping was stunned.

The Divine Body also curiously surveyed this new world.

Meanwhile, Shi Yi, who was beside them, had already taken out a map and was studying it. After a long look, his face suddenly turned pale. "Perilous Terrain: Sand Dunes."

This map had been drawn by predecessors who had entered the Wasteland. Although incomplete, it contained a record of their current location: a vast, endless desert marked with the ominous note "Perilous Terrain: Sand Dunes."

Guang Xiaoyu leaned over, pointing at a spot on the map. "What does this red dot mean?"

Shi Yi, on the verge of tears, said, "My father told me that any place marked with a red dot on the map is extremely dangerous, a place of near-certain death. Our luck is just too terrible, isn’t it?"

"What about the others?" Guang Xiaoyu scanned their surroundings. "The passage doesn’t have a teleportation effect, does it?"

"Of course not," the Divine Body explained. "But due to the instability of the Power of Sealing, each team will arrive in a different area of the Wasteland."

So, the four teams are separated? We’re alone in this desert? Guang Xiaoyu thought.

Suddenly, she grew excited. "That’s great! With those troublesome people gone, we can search for opportunities properly."

Shi Yi looked at her, almost spitting blood. "You’re overthinking it. I’ve read the records about the Sand Dunes. This place is home to many terrifying beasts; there are no so-called opportunities here."

"There is one!" the Divine Body interjected. "It’s said that deep within the Sand Dunes, a pair of eyes originating from a Demon God are buried—eyes that can see through all illusions."

"That’s our target! Let’s go!" Guang Xiaoyu’s eyes shone brightly.