The dead primeval forest quickly became "alive" when outsiders entered.
Only then did everyone realize why they felt something was wrong before. It turned out that this forest was too quiet.
In a primeval forest like this, there must be many animals living there, making various sounds every day.
But at this moment, apart from the sound of wind and the scraping of leaves, there was no other sound in the forest.
Since entering the forest, they have not seen any animals, not even an insect.
Such an abnormal sight is enough to prove that there is a big problem in the forest.
It seemed as if something had swallowed up all living things, leaving only these dense trees.
A group of monks participating in the competition had discovered this and therefore became very cautious.
They choose to move forward as a team and look after each other so that if any unexpected situation occurs, they can respond in time.
Tang Zhen was in the team, looking around silently, always with a silent expression.
He had already discovered the anomalies in this primeval forest before and confirmed that there was danger hidden here.
He agreed to team up and move forward because he was not sure enough and needed someone to help share the risk.
Because the difficulty of the levels increases, the restrictions on the contestants are also completely relaxed. They can use their mental power in the battle to protect their own safety.
The simplest way is, of course, to drive objects.
Nowadays, the contestants all carry small items on their bodies, which can fly and fight under the control of mental power.
An ordinary item in the hands of a monk can often have magical effects.
For example, a dagger, with the blessing of spiritual power, can even penetrate a thick steel plate.
If it were flesh and blood, it could be cut in two easily.
The powerful means of self-protection also gave the contestants a little peace of mind, otherwise they would not know how to get through the rest of the journey.
It didn't take long before the contestants encountered danger.
A bamboo-like plant suddenly spun and twisted towards a group of passing monks.
The emerald green body twists like a poisonous snake, and the green leaves are constantly thrown out, shooting at the contestants like flying knives.
The seemingly strong tree is as fragile as paper when faced with the thin leaves.
One contestant was unable to dodge and was surrounded by several strange trees. He screamed and was cut into a pile of rotten flesh.
Although it was not a real death, the pain of the injury was real, and the screams made everyone's hearts tremble.
The attack of the strange tree is really fierce. If you can't successfully avoid it, this level-breaking game will definitely stop here.
When everyone was at a loss, Tang Zhen suddenly spoke and asked everyone to follow the command.
His request did not receive an immediate response, possibly out of panic, but also out of a trace of distrust.
Tang Zhen had expected it and didn't care about his teammates' reactions. The first thing he had to do was protect himself.
Waving the sword in his hand, he slashed hard at a nearby tree, cutting off the tree that was more than a foot thick with a single stroke of his sword.
Knocking the tree down with one kick, Tang Zhen cut off the top of the tree and obtained a trunk several meters long.
Then he wrapped his arms around him, grabbed the tree trunk, and danced it like a big stick.
The strange tree that attacked Tang Zhen made a snapping sound after being hit by the heavy trunk.
Under Tang Zhen's attack, all the strange trees were wiped out.
When everyone onlookers saw this, they were shocked and happy. They did not expect that Tang Zhen would use such violent means to resolve the crisis.
In the eyes of the Star Demon Clan monks, physical combat is a reckless behavior, and training in this area is rarely carried out.
This kind of inelegant operation is impossible for teammates to do in critical moments.
In fact, as long as it is effective, it doesn't matter whether it is elegant or not. Other Star Demon Clan monks have followed suit.
Only then did they realize that Tang Zhen's behavior of understatement was quite difficult for them to do.
Tang Zhen waved the tree trunks and continued to smash the strange trees, and from time to time he would throw them out and smash them randomly.
A large piece of the strange tree was smashed, and the pressure on the monks was greatly reduced, and they cooperated with each other to break out.
The lethality of the strange trees is not strong, but they are more powerful because they attack suddenly, and their large number form an ambush circle.
If you run away fast enough and are not surrounded by those strange trees, there won't be much danger.
The contestants were inexperienced and fell into the strange tree trap, only to be suddenly attacked.
After forcibly opening a gap in the circle surrounded by strange trees, the monks took the opportunity to escape.
When they arrived at the safe area, the monks were still in shock, and they would be more careful on the next journey.
Several of Tang Zhen's teammates seemed slightly silent at this moment.
Their previous performance has seriously affected their trust. Doubting their teammates and being hesitant is actually a taboo on the battlefield.
They know this, but they still do it. Such behavior is really inappropriate.
If they want to continue to cooperate, the misunderstanding must be resolved. Otherwise, if Tang Zhen is in danger again, he may not take action even if he has the ability.
For example, in the situation just now, he could completely protect himself and evacuate without paying attention to other teammates.
In the end, he stayed, obviously out of moral considerations. You can't be unkind but I can't be unjust.
Especially at this moment, the actions of the contestants are all witnessed by the audience, so they cannot act too cold and decisive.
Even if you are being reasonable, you will inevitably be criticized by others.
Tang Zhen knew this, so he didn't leave alone and took the initiative to rescue.
In the next journey, there will still be various dangers, and it is necessary to continue to form a team.
It's actually not a big deal if teammates don't obey orders. There is no foundation of trust between the two parties, so hesitation is inevitable at critical moments.
But Tang Zhen's performance is enough to prove his strength. If something unexpected happens again, several teammates will not refuse to take command.
If his teammates can solve the problem, Tang Zhen will not take the initiative, but will continue to play the role of a transparent person.
Under the gaze of countless spectators, the most correct choice is to pass the customs in a low-key manner. Otherwise, if you are not careful, you may be caught and your identity will be doubted.
After all, Kansi's previous performance had always been mediocre, but now he is shining brightly.
There will certainly be questions as to why this happened, and an identity investigation will most likely be launched.
Fortunately, this situation is not very rare in the world of cultivation. There are many monks who are unknown and suddenly soar into the sky.
It may be a sudden enlightenment, or a chance. No matter what the situation is, it is possible for the monk to be reborn.
Tang Zhen was careful enough and did not leave any clues, and was not afraid even if he was investigated.
While Tang Zhen was thinking secretly, a female teammate came forward and took the initiative to talk about what happened just now.
Her attitude was very clear, that is, she apologized for her behavior just now and hoped to cooperate well in the future.
As compensation to Tang Zhen, they will each give up 1% of the reward share after clearing the level.
Such a promise of profit sharing is enough to show your sincerity and that you really want to continue to maintain the cooperative relationship.
Tang Zhen nodded slightly, indicating that there was no problem.
After a short rest, the team continued moving forward, keeping their distance from other teams.
This was Tang Zhen's suggestion to prevent other teams from getting into trouble, but his own group would be affected.
Unlike other contestants, Tang Zhen has stronger perception and can sense danger in advance.
The danger they encountered before was triggered by a team traveling together, and they were just implicated.
Now that Tang Zhen is leading the way, he can completely avoid dangerous traps.
Soon his teammates discovered that there were no accidents while following Tang Zhen through the forest.
This is definitely not a coincidence, but a proof of his strength, and it also makes his teammates pay more attention to him.
(End of chapter)
