Chapter 511: Chapter 45: Bone Refining Realm, First Entry into the Martial Realm (2)

"This time, I’m going with Yue Saint, there won’t be any problems..."

Wang Lishan, upon hearing this, couldn’t refute it.

Indeed, Lin Chen is strong enough now.

No longer is he the young Martial Artist cautiously protected.

Based on the comprehensive assessment of the Martial Arts Palace, Lin Chen’s strength now ranks second among the Human Race.

Second only to Yue Saint.

Even in the history of Blue Star’s Human Race powerhouses, Lin Chen’s strength is enough to rank in the top five.

Such strength would indeed be a waste if not put into the Martial Realm.

Before making this decision, Lin Chen had already done thorough preparation and investigation.

He also sought advice from Yue Saint on many matters.

According to Yue Saint, the First Martial Realm is indeed the most dangerous.

Because it might harbor Eighth Tier Demon Beasts.

However, most of the time, the Eighth Tier Demon Beasts are dormant and don’t pose a threat.

On the contrary, Yue Saint, in the First Martial Realm, often faces only some Sixth and Seventh Tier Demon Beasts.

Converting that, it’s approximately the strength of the Returning Void to Unity Stage.

Such Demon Beasts don’t pose much danger to Lin Chen.

Especially with Yue Saint by his side, the safety factor greatly increases.

With the strongest two of the Human Race acting together, if there was still danger...then there’s nothing more to say.

Conversely, it’s a great training opportunity for Lin Chen.

He is bound to enter the First Martial Realm sooner or later, especially now that the strength of the Human Race has greatly increased.

Except for the Demon Beasts in the first three Martial Realms that can still contend with the Human Race, the other Martial Realms have long been conquered by the Human Race.

If he doesn’t go now, there might not be another chance...

Of course, more importantly, Lin Chen has his eyes on the materials from the Wild Bull Demon.

According to Yue Saint, the bones of the Wild Bull Demon are excellent nutritional materials that greatly accelerate the training in the Bone Refining Realm for a Martial Saint.

Lin Chen wants to hunt some Wild Bull Demons, to bring back and make soup.

Wang Lishan looked at Lin Chen, finally sighed, and nodded:

"Alright, since you’re going...then take more people with you."

"I’ll deploy the entire First Legion into the First Martial Realm to cover for you, how about that?"

Lin Chen felt a surge of emotion upon hearing this.

The First Legion has three thousand members.

It is one of the most elite batches of Martial Artists in the Great Xia military.

The lowest level members are High Level Martial Spirits, and more than half are above Martial Sect level.

Furthermore, they are led by several Martial King level commanders, possessing the most advanced combat equipment and tactics.

Among their accomplishments, the First Legion has even managed to hunt a Sixth Tier Demon Beast before.

It is the most elite legion of the Human Race.

Lin Chen thought for a moment and then nodded his agreement.

With the capabilities of the First Legion, they might truly be of some help in the First Martial Realm.

...

Half a day later, Lin Chen arrived at the northernmost point of Great Xia.

The temperature here is extremely cold, unsuitable for Human Race survival.

Within a thousand-mile radius, there are no urban areas, and human traces are rare.

Yet in this wilderness, there is an area guarded and heavily protected by the Great Xia army.

This is the entrance to the First Martial Realm.

When Lin Chen reached the entrance of the First Martial Realm, the officer guarding the entrance saluted.

"Sir, we’ve received the message. Are you entering the First Martial Realm first?"

Lin Chen nodded and smiled:

"Yes, I’ll go first..."

Soon, Lin Chen saw an illusory, hollow-like door shape.

From the outside, inside was pitch black.

Lin Chen thought for a moment and stepped into this illusory door.

As his vision shifted, when Lin Chen opened his eyes again, he was in the wild.

However, this wasteland was completely different from before.

This was at the junction of a grassland and forest, with a dozen magnificent forts built not far away.

Intertwining, almost forming a city wall.

"Is this the First Martial Realm?"

Lin Chen blinked. From the appearance, it looks somewhat like the wilderness on Blue Star.

But he knew that he was no longer on Blue Star.

Every Martial Realm is within an Alternate Space.

"Lin, you’ve arrived?"

At this moment, Lin Chen heard a familiar voice.

It was Yue Saint!

Lin Chen quickly stepped forward, "Yue."

Yue Saint nodded and said:

"First time in the Martial Realm? Let me show you around the nearby area first..."

Lin Chen nodded, following Yue Saint as they wandered in circles of tens of miles nearby.

According to Yue Saint, the First Martial Realm is extremely vast, nearly as large as the entire Blue Star.

And the place where Lin Chen currently was, is the exit of the First Martial Realm, and also where the Human Race has its base.

Aside from Yue Saint, there are three hundred Martial Spirit level powerhouses in the First Martial Realm.

These three hundred do not participate in hunting Demon Beasts; they primarily handle logistics, resource mobilization, and intelligence and reconnaissance work.

In the First Martial Realm, the actual combat strength is only Yue Saint alone.

Yue Saint took Lin Chen for a tour and smiled:

"Lin, you’re just in time. I’ve recently discovered a Sixth Tier Demon Celestial Lion. Why not come along for the hunt?"

A Sixth Tier Demon Celestial Lion is a particularly troublesome type of Sixth Tier Demon Beast.

It possesses extremely high speed and immense strength, while its large size is akin to a small mountain.

Lin Chen didn’t expect to have the opportunity to participate in a beast hunt right upon arrival and agreed readily.

"Alright, when should we set off?" Lin Chen asked eagerly.

"Let’s set off now; there is no day or night distinction in the First Martial Realm. Occasionally, Demon Beasts fight among themselves. However, they generally have their own territories."

"That Demon Celestial Lion was injured a while back, so it’s a good time for the hunt."

Yue Saint explained a few words and then led Lin Chen toward the southeast direction.

The two moved non-stop, traveling for nearly two hours and over ten thousand miles.

At this point, they were in a large mountain, without any Human Race activity traces.

Occasionally, some raptors flew overhead, releasing terrifying cries.

"Those are Fifth Tier Demon Beasts, Silver Moon Falcons. Individually, they are not strong, but they can be troublesome as they often move in groups."

"Sometimes, you might even encounter a Sixth Tier Silver Moon Falcon King, which is quite fast and becomes a big hassle..."

Yue Saint explained a few words.

Along the way, Lin Chen saw at least dozens of Fifth Tier and above Demon Beasts.

Each exuding a terrifying aura.

"Let’s hunt this Demon Celestial Lion to get some practice... currently, we are still investigating the traces of the Wild Bull Demon, but there is already a clue."

"After some time, let’s hunt it later?"

Yue whispered to inquire.

In the First Martial Realm, before hunting a Demon Beast, it is crucial to gather sufficient intelligence.

There is no other reason, but if the Demon Beast’s pattern isn’t investigated, encountering multiple powerful Demon Beasts at once can easily put oneself in danger.

Moreover, although many Demon Beasts in the First Martial Realm oppose each other, there are occasional instances where they team up against the Human Race.

Never underestimate the intelligence of these Fifth Tier and above Demon Beasts.

Lin Chen followed Yue, hiding within the forest, concealing his aura and applying a special ointment to eliminate scent.

After hiding for about half a day, the two followed the river upstream through the valley.

Soon, Lin Chen saw a huge paw print.

This print, clearly left by a feline, was as wide as two people.

From this, it could be deduced that the animal’s size should be several dozen meters wide.

"It’s accurate, the Demon Celestial Lion must be nearby... let’s not draw its attention."

Yue, evidently experienced, gave a few reminders and continued upstream.

Lin Chen followed behind, and before long, they indeed saw a gigantic lion lying by the river drinking water.

Demon Celestial Lion.

With wings on its back, its size was several strands wide. It could leap a thousand meters in a single bound, appearing as though it was flying.

The two were now merely a hundred strides away from the Demon Celestial Lion.

Suddenly, the Demon Celestial Lion paused its drinking and cautiously looked around.

Next, it jumped up, leaping directly from the riverbank to a distant mountaintop.

"We’ve been spotted, but no matter... let’s go for a direct attack!"

Yue informed, rapidly charging toward the Demon Celestial Lion.

Meanwhile, Lin Chen released his Divine Sense, ensuring no other high-tier Demon Beasts were in the vicinity.