Underground, inside a pocket chamber.
Silvan was sitting in the middle of the pool continually absorbing Qi. With his "Qi Shipon skill"
[Qi Shipon(LV.1): continually drains Mana from a gasped entity]
Strengthening a considerable amount of Qi strings continually. This was their second Qi pool it was also located under the ground but its entrance was inside a cave, weirdly there weren't any beasts inside the cave thus there was no problem.
Meanwhile, YunYun was at the sides. This little fellow was going for another breakthough after absorbing again some considerable amount of Qi within the pool
Silvan focused and strengthened the Qi strings. The principle was simple the more Qi he puts the more sturdier this thing becomes. He can use them in so many ways. Also during their path coming here, silvan also found a herb of poison attribute. He planted it near the verdant Heart pool. Making the ring will not only absorb the fire essces from the existing herbs but also will be added mild poison attributes.
Time passed by, and in the blink of an eye two hours passed, YunYun was finished breaking through to the third stage.
While he was also done strengthening the strings. They were thicker and sturdier. Silvan put them in the pouch and threw them into the dungeon. They will come in handy creating another golem this time perhaps a real one which moves.
Silvan opened the world map. "YunYun come here"
YunYun hearing that flew towards him and looked into the map. Silvan pointed toward one of the thing. "Is this the place your talking about?"
YunYun nodes his head, "Yes that's the one, Master told about. He said he made few of the seniors to plant bunch of herbs in that cave somewhere for me"
Silvan nodded and looked at the map the place he was referring to wasn't far from here but it wasn't plain land it was a hill. And the place he's Master told was at the top of the mountain.
Where a monster named, "Poison Blood bats lives"
They were weak in terms of Cultivation ranks ranging from 3rd stage to 4th stage but what set them apart and dangerous was their numbers.
But that's what Silvan needs more than the herbs he would be able to kill them and gain dungeon points increasing his authority too somehow.
And matter of fact. Those bats are afraid of fire. Making this place a treasure trove for him. If he handles this properly.
"So let's go. I'm done here "
They made their way toward the mountain. As they approached the base, Silvan's sharp ears picked up voices echoing through the trees. He raised his hand, signaling YunYun. "Hide,"
YunYun tucked himself into Silvan's robe, which was loose enough to conceal him, silvan hide behind a tree.
The voices grew clearer. Footsteps crunched through fallen leaves, drawing closer.
"You sure it's this way?" a male voice grumbled. "We've been walking forever."
"Stop whining," another replied "The master said it's just ahead. We can't afford to mess this up."
Silvan's eyes narrowed as the figures emerged from the trees. There were four of them, all dressed in black robes with crimson trim.
Recognition flickered in his gaze. "Dark Hall disciples", he thought.
Leading the group was a tall man with vivid red hair.Beside him on either side were two identical individuals. Their silver hair was cut short, The last disciple, trailing behind, had messy black hair. He walked lazily with his hands tucked into his sleeves.
"Wait," the red-haired leader suddenly said, halting the group. His gaze swept the trees before locking onto Silvan's hiding spot.
"Someone's here. Come out. No point in hiding."
Silvan's mind raced thinking what should he do next. "Just tag along with them" then YunYuns voice echoed in his mind.
Silvan decided to do just that and came out.Silvan exhaled slowly, then stepped out from behind the tree, adopting a neutral expression. "Relax," he said evenly. "No need for hostility."
The black-haired disciple tilted his head. "Huh, one of us"
But the leader raised his hands. "Who's disciple are you?"
Silvan didn't panic, as there's no need to. YunYuns voice, "Say Elder chu"
"I'm Elder chu's Disciple "
"Prove it" The leader said.
Silvan nodded activating Infernal demonic claw, Not completely but Somewhat. Still, it started them a bit seeing the flame darkend a bit as that's the trace of it's being it almost mastering it.
"Apologizes, We are Elder Qins disciples.We had to be sure.. I'm Ren su"
As if to confirm his words, Ren lifted his right hand. A vibrant green flame erupted around his palm, swirling like a serpent. The twins followed suit, their hands igniting with the same verdant flame.
And for the last Person he lifted up his palm on them five needles of blue can be seen.
"I'm Elder, Lings Disciple"
Silvan's gaze sharpened. "Green flames and needles?""
YunYun's voice echoed in his mind
, "That's Elder Qin's signature technique, The Poison Serpent Flame.' It's known for its corrosive nature. The flame doesn't just burn it eats away at whatever it touches, leaving a lingering poison that corrodes flesh,It's deadly in prolonged fights.As for the other one, that's the post tricky one. Those needles has paralysis poison be aware."
Silvan nodded gazing at technique his plans of killing them solidifies, He needed those skills.
"Since you're one of Elder Chu's disciples, that makes us allies," Ren said, the earlier tension easing. "If you're heading toward the herb garden, we'll tag along. The more hands, the better."
Silvan deactivated his flames,. "Agreed," he said calmly.
They advanced as a group. Silvan moved casually, hands in his pockets, while the other four remained alert as the walk up through the narrow paths.
It might look they are just being active Incase of monsters attacking them but that wasn't the case he could see clearly they have their guards up even among them, it's obvious none trusts each other.
The Black haired was called, Shin wei. Had the most carefree personality or to say use that to stay on guard all the time.
As for the twins, They are active and aren't that good hiding their intent. Leon Lin and Daen Lin.
As for their Cultivation stages as YunYun said, Stronger ones will come when gate openes completely. They were at the same stage as him.
[Demonic human, 7th stage of body tempering] (Ren su)
[Demonic Humans, 6th stage of body tempering](The twins, Leon and Dean)
[Demonic human, 5th stage of body tempering ] (Shin wei)
YunYun was telling him to be aware of Shin wei despite him being a stage lower than him along with the leader.
Slowly they started to climb upwards, On ignoring the sharp rocks at the paths. The path wasn't man made so, It was harder to climb.
Soon they reached a slop, a flattered area a bit also meet some guests, Darkfanged wolfs to be precise.