"The map of Death Lake costs either 10,000 or 100,000. Which one does Martial Artist sir need?"
The female clerk asked seriously.
"What's the difference?"
Ye Tian asked.
"The 10,000 one only shows the general terrain and simple information. The 100,000 map has detailed information, including many aquatic Ferocious Beast species in Death Lake and their weaknesses," the clerk answered.
"Give me the 100,000 map!"
Ye Tian said.
For him, 100,000 was nothing. Knowing more about Death Lake could help avoid many dangers.
After paying 100,000, Ye Tian got the Death Lake map and also bought some healing medicines.
The three Pure Source Liquids he bought before were good healing potions. He had used one already and didn't need more of that level but bought some cheaper medicine for small wounds to avoid wasting the Pure Source Liquid.
After buying everything, Ye Tian reminded Ye Yu and left Seaside Base.
...
The ten-kilometer journey was not easy. Ye Tian was very careful and spent half a day reaching Death Lake.
Boom!
Not far off, battle sounds came.
"People!"
Ye Tian was surprised.
Death Lake was dangerous and far from Seaside Base. Even Elite Martial Artists didn't need to go so far to hunt Ferocious Beasts. Why were Martial Artists here?
"I must be more careful!"
Ye Tian thought.
Martial Artists could coexist peacefully in Seaside Base, but in the wild, they often fought over resources.
He moved slowly and silently, stepping closer to Death Lake.
Death Lake's terrain was strange—surrounded by low mountains with a vast lake in the middle.
The hills weren't tall, more like slopes, but for Ye Tian, they were beneficial. The slopes had many trees and dark places, perfect for hiding using Shadow Talent.
Soon, a group of people appeared in Ye Tian's sight.
He hid in the darkness and observed carefully.
"It's her!"
Ye Tian saw a graceful figure—it was Yue Ling'er from Martial Pavilion.
Yue Ling'er and others were fighting a group of Ferocious Beasts not far from Death Lake, the battle fierce.
"Giant Crocodile Ferocious Beasts!"
Ye Tian saw clearly and was stunned.
These Giant Crocodile Ferocious Beasts were each about ten meters long, clearly Intermediate-grade Ferocious Beasts. The leader was a massive crocodile about twenty meters long , shaking the ground when it moved.
An Advanced Ferocious Beast!
Ye Tian was absolutely certain the crocodile leader was an Advanced Ferocious Beast, equivalent to a Great Martial Artist level.
The one fighting it was an elder, whose strength must have reached Great Martial Artist level to fight evenly.
"Ten Elite Martial Artists plus one Great Martial Artist, all seemingly surrounding Yue Ling'er—probably her guards. Strange—such a strong team coming to Death Lake. Could there be something Yue Ling'er wants here?" Ye Tian pondered.
He continued watching without revealing himself.
Suddenly, a figure rushed out of Death Lake—a middle-aged Martial Artist walking on the lake's surface without sinking, his clothes dry.
"Water Talent?"
Ye Tian guessed.
Such Talent was useful in water, but Ye Tian had no interest in copying it. He was most interested in the Lighthouse Jellyfish Talent.
"Miss, got it! Let's go!"
The middle-aged Martial Artist shouted anxiously.
He quickly reached the shore and handed something to Yue Ling'er.
Ye Tian was too far to see clearly, but it was clearly a precious treasure—the likely reason for their visit.
Suddenly, Death Lake roiled.
A giant crocodile surged from the lake—an ancient dragon-like beast whose oppressive aura spread for kilometers. Even Ye Tian felt the air thicken.
"What on earth did they provoke? That must be a Top Ferocious Beast!" Ye Tian gasped.
Then he realized.
The Advanced Ferocious Beast crocodile wasn't the true leader, only a squad captain. The huge crocodile that just appeared was the real leader.
"Miss, it's a Top Ferocious Beast. We'll hold it off; you leave now!"
The elder's expression changed drastically.
"Let's go together!"
Yue Ling'er gritted her teeth.
"No time!" The elder was desperate.
They hadn't expected this. This was a remote area, yet a Top Ferocious Beast appeared—a creature only a Grandmaster could handle.
He was just a Great Martial Artist, plus the middle-aged Great Martial Artist—a total of two Great Martial Artists. They couldn't hold off a top-tier Ferocious Beast.
Swish, swish, swish!
Elite Martial Artists charged the Top Ferocious Beast crocodile, launching suicidal attacks.
The elder pushed Yue Ling'er far away, then formed a final barrier with the middle-aged man.
Yue Ling'er glanced back, knowing she couldn't save them. She had to leave or they'd all die.
But the other crocodiles wouldn't let Yue Ling'er go.
One after another, crocodiles chased her, and Yue Ling'er dared not stop, fleeing desperately.
"Such speed, such power. Yue Ling'er must be a peak Elite Martial Artist. She could easily kill me!" Ye Tian judged.
Yue Ling'er was strong, but couldn't defeat so many crocodiles. Her guards couldn't stop the Top Ferocious Beast, giving her little time.
So, Yue Ling'er fought with all her might.
Boom!
A Great Martial Artist aura burst from Yue Ling'er.
She activated Forbidden Art, temporarily boosting her strength to Great Martial Artist level.
This boost was temporary—once it ended, she'd be weak and vulnerable, almost certainly dead.
"Die!"
Yue Ling'er pierced a crocodile's skull with a sword and kicked another away, showing overwhelming power.
But the crocodiles were too many; soon she was thrown by one and injured.
Chased and fleeing,
Soon, Yue Ling'er was badly hurt, and the crocodiles chasing her thinned out.
She didn't know how far she ran, but no crocodiles were behind her now, though her injuries were severe.
Suddenly, Yue Ling'er's expression changed: "No, Forbidden Art's time is up!"
Then despair washed over her.
She was still in the wild, far from safety. As Forbidden Art ended, she would weaken and lose consciousness, and any Ferocious Beast could kill her.
Before she could think of a solution, her consciousness faded, and she collapsed.
At the moment she fainted, it seemed she saw a figure appear beside her.
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