Chapter 499: Chapter 499: Xu Yi’s New Discovery

Vera stood up abruptly, demonstrating her intent through action.

Thus, Lei Jie and Vera immediately followed along.

"Miss Lavinie, should we go up there? Lei Jie and they have already gone up," Feng Kai immediately sought Lavinie’s advice after seeing this.

"No need, that’s the territory of a 5th level Fierce Beast. If they encounter one, Xu Yi might not protect them," Lavinie refused directly. She knew that Li Kang was very scheming; if he went, Lavinie might consider following.

Li Kang and his group noticed too, but they took no action.

If Lei Jie didn’t train, it would be a good thing for him. He even hoped Lavinie’s group would follow too, so he could gain more time.

Unfortunately, Lavinie made no move.

Lei Jie and Vera quickly caught up, maintaining a distance of 50 meters from Xu Yi.

After all, Xu Yi wasn’t walking fast, so they weren’t worried about him suddenly disappearing. Moreover, this distance meant they could flee promptly if needed.

Naturally, Xu Yi noticed Lei Jie and Vera trailing behind, but he didn’t say anything.

If they want to follow, let them.

It’s hard to stop someone set on courting death, after all.

They’re just that confident; what can you do?

Xu Yi walked slowly, using his Spiritual Power to sense everything around him.

He was still within the territory of 4th level Fierce Beasts, not yet in the domain of a 5th level Fierce Beast.

However, Lightning was already somewhat scared.

Clearly, it had caught the scent of a 5th level Fierce Beast.

Lightning hadn’t yet reached the peak of 4th level, and even against a peak 4th level Fierce Beast, it would lose, let alone a 5th level one.

Xu Yi continued forward, walking for more than three hours before stopping.

Ahead was the territory of the 5th level Fierce Beasts.

"Lei, Lei Jie brother, do we still need to go further?" Vera’s legs were trembling, barely able to take another step. Fear, an inexplicable fear.

Even though there was nothing around, why was she so terrified and unwilling to advance?

Lei Jie’s condition was similar to Vera’s, but he wanted to challenge himself.

So, he continued to walk forward.

Seeing Lei Jie move forward, Vera followed behind.

However, after less than five steps, Vera immediately collapsed to the ground.

Lei Jie went forward fifteen steps, now 30 meters away from Xu Yi.

Xu Yi sensed something and then continued to proceed.

Upon stepping into the domain of the 5th level Fierce Beasts, Xu Yi felt the ’Spiritual Energy’ around him suddenly grow denser.

He realized that to break through to the 5th level, one must enter the territory of the 5th level Fierce Beasts. Otherwise, they would remain stuck at the peak of 4th level.

So, Xu Yi sat down cross-legged immediately.

He started cultivating, taking advantage of the absence of any 5th level Fierce Beast.

Lightning was curled up behind Xu Yi, shivering, its head scanning the surroundings, defensive against the appearance of a 5th level Fierce Beast.

Lei Jie hadn’t found Xu Yi, but he also sat cross-legged to begin training.

This place was obviously much better for cultivating than their previous camp.

"Vera, start cultivating, don’t be afraid." Although Lei Jie was also a bit scared, he constantly fought against the psychological fear.

Vera shook her head, really unable to muster any desire to train, only wanting to escape. However, her legs and arms were out of control; she couldn’t run even if she wanted to.

Lei Jie shook his head helplessly, using his Telekinesis to control Vera’s body and move her backward.

It wasn’t until she was pushed ten meters away that Vera regained her mobility.

She wanted to run, but with Lei Jie still in front, she couldn’t. So, she followed Lei Jie’s lead and began training as well.

Time passed gradually, with Xu Yi continuing his cultivation.

"Wait, why haven’t they returned after so long?" Li Kang realized it was already past noon, furrowing his brow.

If Lei Jie and Xu Yi had indeed entered the 5th level Fierce Beast territory and were cultivating, the effects would definitely surpass those of training here!

"Let’s go find Xu Yi." With that, Li Kang stood up.

But he quickly calmed down.

He didn’t know Xu Yi’s coordinates, and the Star Chart Xu Yi wore wasn’t connected to his team, so he couldn’t locate Xu Yi.

He had to wait for Xu Yi’s return and follow him next time.

Xu Yi kept cultivating until around 3 PM, then stood and left.

As dusk approached, Xu Yi returned to the camp with Lei Jie and Vera who had accompanied him out.

Now, Vera had some understanding of Xu Yi’s capabilities.

When they returned, Cheng Jie and Liu Li had just finished preparing dinner.

"Back?" Lu Ke asked nonchalantly, as if Xu Yi had just gone for a stroll.

"Yes," Xu Yi nodded happily and said, "Let’s eat first. There’s something I’d like to discuss with everyone."

Everyone looked at Xu Yi with anticipation, wondering: Could it be that Xu Yi has broken through to the 5th level?

If so, does that mean we can all enter the 5th level Fierce Beast territory to train?

However, no one spoke, waiting for Xu Yi to announce voluntarily.

During the meal, no one talked.

Previously, Xu Yi had heard the saying, don’t speak when eating or sleeping, but he had never adhered to it. Yet, since coming to this planet, this routine frequently occurred.

After dinner, everyone washed the dishes and returned to their seats at the table.

Xu Yi glanced around at the group and then spoke: "Today, I went to the 5th level Fierce Beast territory. I discovered that to break through to the 5th level, we must enter the 5th level Fierce Beast territory. Otherwise, you’ll remain capped at the peak of 4th level."

"So, you’re saying if we don’t enter the 5th level Fierce Beast territory once we’re at the 4th level peak, we’ll never advance?" Qin Fan asked.

Xu Yi nodded and said, "That’s right, so the best approach is to directly establish ourselves in the 5th level Fierce Beast territory. In the edge areas, 5th level Fierce Beasts are still rare. However, going there involves risk. It’s up to you to decide whether to go."

"I want to go," Lu Ke raised his hand immediately.

Then followed Lu Yao, Zhou Chun...

Everyone raised their hands, except for Qin Fan.

This outcome surprised Xu Yi somewhat.

He had expected Qin Fan to be the second or third to raise his hand; why didn’t he?

"Xu Yi, haven’t you yet seen the strength of the 5th level Fierce Beasts? Taking everyone there so hastily seems reckless, doesn’t it?" If, when everyone gets there, a 5th level Fierce Beast arrives, will everyone be doomed?

He doesn’t mind taking the risk himself, but Xu Yi can’t fall, as he’s the only one potentially able to complete the challenge, humanity’s sole hope!