This fool, actively scouting ahead, truly doesn't know the meaning of death!
Watching Ye Cangtian's retreating back, Bai Jing couldn't help but sneer.
For unknown territories, a triangular formation was clearly the way to go, so if any danger arose, the other two could intervene in time.
He had initially assumed that he or Yang Chen would be responsible for exploration, as they were closer and wouldn't abandon each other if something happened.
But Ye Cangtian's choice was different; he took the initiative to explore forward, leaving his back exposed to the two of them.
This implied that the two could ambush Ye Cangtian from behind at any moment, or ignore him when danger was detected.
With this thought, Bai Jing followed with Yang Chen.
He already had a plan to use the mist to separate from Ye Cangtian later.
Once Ye Cangtian was alone in the forest, his chances of survival would be very slim.
However, while the thought was good, reality differed from imagination.
Although Ye Cangtian was scouting ahead, no matter how fast Bai Jing moved, the distance between them remained essentially the same, with Ye Cangtian's figure always within Bai Jing and Yang Chen's sight.
After all, with Jian Wusheng providing covert protection, such a positional dynamic made it impossible for Bai Jing to attack Ye Cangtian or abandon him to his fate.
This was, of course, intentional on Ye Cangtian's part.
He wanted to show them that he was right in front of them, and if they had the guts, they could ambush him and then fend for themselves.
Rustle rustle…
After an unknown amount of time, the surrounding mist grew thicker, making it difficult to discern directions.
Just then, a rustling sound was heard, accompanied by a faint tremor in the ground.
In the next moment, countless vines converged from all directions.
Some of these vines aimed to restrict their movement, entangling their bodies, while others lunged from various angles.
"Hiss... it's a treant!"
Upon witnessing this, Bai Jing and Yang Chen's eyes widened in fear, and cold sweat trickled down their faces.
This was not their first exploration mission, but it was the first time they had encountered such a situation.
In the past, even when treants were present, they had either attacked directly or simply ensnared.
Now, not only did they possess both effects, but their speed was exceptional, and their attacks were unusually powerful.
This was clearly a more formidable treant!
Fortunately, the two had just detected the abnormality and had huddled together. Even with the vines restricting their movement, having their backs against each other allowed them to defend against some attacks, preventing them from being attacked from all sides.
"Huh? Where's Ye Cangtian?"
At that moment, Yang Chen's question was uttered.
In such a perilous environment, he had wanted to see how Ye Cangtian would cope, but with a single glance, Ye Cangtian, who had been at the forefront, had vanished, his whereabouts unknown.
"Hmph! Do I even need to say?"
"He's a gutless coward! Seeing the situation turn bad, he abandoned us and ran!"
"Damn it! How could the Stealth Unit produce such a disgrace!"
Bai Jing snorted. While he appeared outwardly furious, he was inwardly overjoyed.
Having only entered the forest not long ago, and encountering danger for the first time, Ye Cangtian had left the team and abandoned them to their fate.
He was sure that Ye Cangtian would be expelled from the team afterward and left to fend for himself here!
"Enough of that. Let's first figure out how to break free from these vines and deal with the treant!"
Yang Chen swung his axe with rapid movements. If they couldn't defeat the treant, they would remain trapped here, forced to defend until they were exhausted.
On the other side.
Ye Cangtian moved swiftly through the mist, feeling as though he had already separated far from Bai Jing and the other.
In reality, he was circling around the two, searching for the treant.
The vines on the ground that had tried to ensnare him were relentlessly pursuing him from behind. Despite the occasional encirclement and interception, they failed to stop him.
After passing through the Dragon Washing Abyss, Ye Cangtian's strength had improved considerably. Although these treants were much stronger than those in the island ruins, they were no match for him.
There!
After searching for several minutes, Ye Cangtian finally located the treant.
The treant had two small white crystals embedded in its body, resembling eyes, which were quite eerie.
Perhaps sensing Ye Cangtian's approach, the treant's trunk swung towards him with exaggerated force.
Seeing this.
Ye Cangtian sneered, his figure flashing as he dodged, and he moved to the base of the treant, where dark light began to flicker.
A moment later.
Under the ferocious assault of the skull dagger, the treant met its demise, and everything returned to a calm state.
"Ah!"
"Help!"
Just as Ye Cangtian retrieved the two small white crystals, he heard cries of panic.
His heart immediately sank. The treant was dealt with, but other monsters must have attacked.
Although he was at odds with Bai Jing, since they were grouped together, and Jian Wusheng was monitoring them from the shadows, he ultimately chose to return and help.
"This..."
Upon returning to the original spot, Ye Cangtian's expression drastically changed.
It was a giant snake, nearly 20 meters long, its thick body requiring at least three or four burly men to embrace.
Could this be the legendary Titan Python?
How could this behemoth be in this forest…
While shocked, Ye Cangtian reacted swiftly and began to move evasively.
He was certain the sound had come from this direction, but the Titan Python's massive body obscured his view. He could only determine Bai Jing and Yang Chen's positions by constantly changing angles.
Indeed, after adjusting his position, he quickly spotted Yang Chen, who was wielding a giant axe.
At this moment, Yang Chen was entangled by the Titan Python.
Under the immense pressure, his face turned crimson, and his strength was rapidly waning.
The sharp axe struck the python's scales as if it were merely tickling it.
Ye Cangtian could even hear the cracking sounds of the python's bones.
No more delays!
Ye Cangtian muttered to himself, then leaped onto the python's body, moving along its length towards its head.
Hiss!
On the other side, the python also detected Ye Cangtian's presence.
Its bloody eyes locked onto him, and with a long flick of its tongue, it suddenly opened its gaping maw and lunged towards Ye Cangtian.
Ye Cangtian reacted quickly, pushing off with his feet and launching himself backward.
The python's massive jaws bit down on its own body.
"Crack!"
Scales scattered on the ground, and the python roared in pain, writhing.
Yang Chen was thus able to break free and was flung aside.
"Quick! Save Bai Jing!"
"He's been swallowed whole by the python!"
As soon as he landed, Yang Chen took a deep breath and quickly said.
When the treant's attacks had ceased, they knew the treant had been dealt with.
They were preparing to clear the vines from their bodies when a shadow fell over them, and looking up, they saw a blood-red maw.
Yang Chen had reacted quickly enough, instantly breaking free of the vines and narrowly escaping.
But Bai Jing was not so fortunate and was directly swallowed by the python's massive mouth.
Not much time had passed, so if they could kill the python, there might still be a chance to rescue Bai Jing.
Swallowed by the python?
Hearing Yang Chen's words, Ye Cangtian rolled his eyes and muttered to himself.
Was this guy really that useless?
He had exchanged a few blows with Bai Jing before, and Ye Cangtian had a rough idea of Bai Jing's strength, which was at least at the Yellow level, approaching the Black level.
While such strength was no match for him, it should have been sufficient to deal with the treant.
Yet, not only was he entangled by the treant, but he was also slowed by the entanglement, leading to him being swallowed whole by the Titan Python. Truly useless, he deserved to die.
However, as they were teammates, he couldn't simply stand by and do nothing.
With this thought, Ye Cangtian charged towards the python again.