We had been traveling for over half a year, yet we hadn’t even explored a third of the way before we were driven back. The further in we went, the tougher those zombies became. It was only by relying on the sword intent I had grasped that I could barely pierce their defenses. But deeper inside, I couldn't even make a dent in the bodies of the Nascent Soul Stage cultivators. Besides, if their attacks landed, you’d end up with broken bones and shocks, and they were laced with deadly poison.
The main reason I returned this time was to gather these spirit peaches and, incidentally, cultivate to improve my own level. If I can reach the 11th Level of Qi Condensation, perhaps we can make it through that black zone. Being at the 10th Layer of Qi Condensation is equivalent to the strength of an Early Foundation Establishment, which really doesn't count for much.
After Senior Brother Tianjianzi finished describing their ordeal, I quickly briefed him on what was happening outside. I signaled Senior Brother Feng to immediately hand over the storage bags to Senior Brother Tianjianzi, to see if there was anything useful inside.
Chapter 434