Ultimate Magus in Cultivation World-Chapter 253: Train XIII

The team moved steadily along the valley, keeping their spacing and watching the ground carefully. The valley here was wider again, with short grass and scattered bushes. The stream ran nearby, and sunlight made it easy to see the terrain, though it also exposed them more.

Han Yi kept glancing ahead.

"...Open ground... stay alert."

Mu Chen held his staff ready, eyes sweeping the edges.

"...Keep scanning. Step carefully."

Yue stayed close to Ling, watching both the path and the sides.

"...Almost to the next tree line. Let’s move together."

Lei Feng pointed out small dips and stones.

"...Careful footing. Step by step."

Step by step, they crossed the open stretch. Birds flew away at their approach, and the stream provided a quiet background sound. Each step was deliberate, alert but steady.

As they neared the next line of trees, Ling slowed the group.

"Trees ahead will give shade and cover. Move carefully. Step by step, together."

The team adjusted their pace and spacing, moving into the shade. They paused briefly, drinking water and checking gear.

Ling looked at them and nodded.

"Short rest over. We continue. Keep spacing, watch your footing, stay alert. Step by step, together."

Han Yi stood first.

"...Ready. Let’s go."

Mu Chen scanned the area.

"...Eyes open. Nothing unusual."

Yue moved beside Ling.

"...Together."

Lei Feng led slightly ahead.

"...Careful. Step by step."

The team moved out of the trees and onto another gentle slope. The valley stretched ahead, slightly narrower now, with low bushes and small trees. The stream ran along the side, and the ground was mostly firm.

Han Yi adjusted his pack.

"...Good footing... keep alert."

Mu Chen stayed close, staff ready.

"...Eyes open. Step carefully."

Yue stayed near Ling, scanning the valley.

"...Almost through this section. Keep moving together."

Lei Feng pointed out uneven spots along the path.

"...Step carefully. Step by step."

They moved steadily through the narrower section, small animals scattering at their approach. Each step was careful and coordinated, keeping their rhythm.

As they reached the far side, a small clearing appeared, surrounded by low trees and bushes. Ling raised her hand.

"Good. Clearing ahead. Rest briefly, check your gear, then we move. Step by step, together."

The team entered the clearing, taking a short pause. Water was sipped, packs adjusted, and eyes still scanned the edges.

Ling signaled them to gather.

"Rest done. Next stretch may be open. Stay alert. Step by step, together."

Han Yi stood first.

"...Ready. Let’s continue."

Mu Chen scanned the area carefully.

"...Eyes open. Watch for anything unusual."

Yue moved beside Ling.

"...Together."

Lei Feng led ahead, signaling over uneven spots.

"...Careful. Step by step."

The team stepped out of the clearing, continuing down the valley. Each step was steady, coordinated, and careful. The next rise in the valley appeared ahead, promising a better view of what was to come. Step by step, they advanced, alert and prepared for the next stretch.

The team began climbing the next rise slowly, keeping their spacing and watching the ground. The slope was gentle, but small stones and uneven patches made each step require attention.

Han Yi glanced around.

"...Good view from here... stay alert."

Mu Chen held his staff ready, scanning the edges.

"...Watch for movement. Step carefully."

Yue stayed near Ling, eyes on the path and the sides.

"...Keep together. Don’t rush."

Lei Feng pointed out a few loose rocks.

"...Step lightly here. Step by step."

When they reached the top, the valley ahead opened up again. Small trees and bushes were scattered along the way, giving some cover. Ling paused, looking at the team.

"Good," she said. "We have a clear view ahead. Short pause if needed, then we move through the next section. Keep spacing, stay alert. Step by step, together."

The team rested briefly, drinking water and checking their gear. Ling signaled them to continue.

"Alright," she said. "Next stretch is more open. Stay alert and move carefully."

Han Yi stood first.

"...Ready. Let’s go."

Mu Chen scanned the area.

"...Eyes open. Stay focused."

Yue walked beside Ling.

"...Together."

Lei Feng led slightly ahead, pointing out uneven ground.

"...Careful. Step by step."

The team moved steadily down the next stretch of the valley. The ground was firm, and the scattered bushes offered occasional cover. The stream ran alongside them, and the valley widened slightly. Each step was careful and coordinated.

As they neared the far side, a larger cluster of trees appeared, promising shade and a place to rest. Ling raised her hand.

"Good. Trees ahead. Move carefully and prepare to rest. Step by step, together."

The team quickened slightly, eager for shade, while keeping alert. Step by step, they advanced toward the next pause in the valley.

The team reached the cluster of trees and stepped into the shade, relief showing on their faces. They spread out slightly, taking a moment to drink water, adjust packs, and catch their breath.

Han Yi sank onto a low rock.

"...Feels good to pause. Just a short rest."

Mu Chen leaned against a tree, keeping his eyes on the valley edges.

"...Rest, but stay aware. Step by step."

Yue checked her gear and tightened her straps.

"...All set. Ready to move when you say."

Lei Feng stretched his arms and legs, looking over the valley.

"...Short break done. Let’s keep moving soon."

Ling looked over the team, nodding.

"Alright. Rest is over. We move again soon. Keep your spacing, watch your footing, and stay alert. Step by step, together."

Han Yi stood first.

"...I’m ready. Let’s continue."

Mu Chen scanned the area one last time.

"...Eyes open. Nothing unusual."

Yue fell in beside Ling.

"...Together."

Lei Feng led slightly ahead.

"...Careful. Step by step."

The team stepped out from the trees, moving steadily across the next stretch of the valley. The sun shone down, the ground was mostly firm, and scattered bushes offered occasional cover. Each step was deliberate, each member alert, as they pressed on toward the next rise in the valley, ready for whatever lay ahead.