Within the Upper Three Realms of the Canaan Academy, many disciples whose cultivation is insufficient choose to enter the deeper regions in groups. Even though this means a smaller share of the rewards, they don't mind, as the rewards found in the depths are far greater. Even when divided, the benefits are still far better than what one could find on the periphery.
Ye Chen began to head deeper. According to Elder Xun, this area was merely the outskirts—the First Heaven—where there was essentially no great danger. However, after walking for a while, he suddenly stopped. Within his perception range, a peculiar fluctuation of power had appeared, right in front of him.
Ye Chen circulated the energy within his body and moved closer, finally seeing what lay ahead. It was a beast, its form somewhat ethereal and translucent, possessing four limbs, four ears, and six eyes. Its face was hideously ugly, and it had a long tail covered in sharp barbs. Its aura was that of a First-Tribulation Dust Immortal.
Chapter 768