Golden Dragon Tang Wulin 2

Chapter 237 - The Heart of the Forest

Dark shadows pervaded the forest as the sheer density of the canopy blocked the sunlight, and the earthy scents of plant life saturated the damp air.

This place already seemed to resemble the intermediate level. Only Tang Wulin had set foot there before, and it had been an unforgettable experience in which he first bore witness to Wu Zhangkong’s overwhelming power. Thousand-year and ten-thousand-year soul beasts had fallen one after the other before him, dropping like flies.

“Stay alert, everyone. The foliage limits my wind birds’ vision,” Gu Yue warned in a low voice.

Tang Wulin slowed his pace. It was unwise to rush forward in this environment.

“Captain, do you think we can cross into the intermediate level if we venture deep enough?” Xu Xiaoyan asked.

Tang Wulin shook his head. “I don’t know. Teacher Wu never spoke about it.”

“It’s possible,” Gu Yue interjected.

“Really?” Tang Wulin turned to her.

Gu Yue nodded. “Every level of the spirit ascension platform is connected. It’s possible to enter the intermediate level from here as long as you’re strong enough. However, a powerful soul beast guards the barrier between levels. Only after defeating it can we cross over. Unfortunately, I think this will be difficult for us, much less ordinary soul masters. The guardian is the reason why very few people can cross between levels.”

As a member of the Spirit Pagoda, Gu Yue had access to information unknown to outsiders.

Excitement bubbled within Xie Xie. “Let’s give a try then. Maybe we can enter the intermediate level this time.”

A wry smile appeared on Tang Wulin’s lips. “I don’t think it’ll be that easy.”

He could still recall how terrifying the soul beasts in the intermediate level were. The Blazing Demon Lion King was nothing when compared to any random beast from that level. Aside from that, the Spirit Pagoda would have definitely installed preventative measures to keep people from crossing the borders between levels. Tang Wulin and the others would face great resistance if they tried to do so.

“Let’s try.” For once, Gu Yue agreed with Xie Xie.

As of late, soul beasts rarely appeared before them. This lack of beasts, as well as the silence that came with it, only served to magnify the gloom of the forest. An eerie calm descended on this thriving forest.

Tang Wulin knew from experience that they had entered the domain of a powerful soul beast, and since not a single sound could be heard, it was probably far more powerful than the Blazing Demon Lion King.

There was only one other situation they had encountered these circumstances before.

“Xie Xie, do you remember the first time we came to the rebellion spirit ascension platform?” Tang Wulin quietly asked.

“Of course!” Xie Xie said. “Our luck was pretty good that time and we were able to absorb a bunch of energy thanks to the Man-Faced Demon Spider. That was also the first time you evolved your spirit soul.”

“In that case, do you remember how you were killed?” Tang Wulin asked.

A cold shiver ran down Xie Xie’s spine. He understood where Tang Wulin’s thoughts were travelling to. His voice trembled as he spoke. “Are you saying that this place is…”

Tang Wulin forced out a bitter laugh. “I’m getting a similar vibe. Hopefully, I’m wrong.”

Xie Xie subconsciously drew closer to Tang Wulin, fear surfacing in his eyes. He could never forget the chilling sensation of being chopped to pieces during their first adventure in the rebellion spirit ascension platform. He had been plagued with nightmares and dread for an entire month after that.