Ultimate Magus in Cultivation World-Chapter 254: Train XIV

The team began climbing the next rise carefully, keeping their spacing and watching the ground. The slope was gentle, but small stones and uneven patches required attention.

Han Yi glanced around.

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

Mu Chen kept his staff ready, scanning the edges.

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

Yue stayed close to 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."

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

"Good. 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 took a brief rest, drinking water and checking gear. After a few minutes, Ling signaled to continue.

"Alright. Next stretch is open, but more cover ahead. Stay alert and move carefully."

Han Yi stood first.

"...Ready. Let’s go."

Mu Chen scanned the surroundings.

"...Eyes open. Step carefully."

Yue walked beside Ling.

"...Together."

Lei Feng led slightly ahead, pointing out uneven ground.

"...Careful. Step by step."

The team moved steadily down the slope, the ground firm, scattered bushes offering occasional cover, and the stream running alongside. Step by step, they advanced toward the next cluster of trees, alert and ready for the next pause.

The team reached the next 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, still scanning the edges.

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

Yue checked her gear again.

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

Lei Feng stretched briefly, looking over the valley.

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

Ling looked at the team and nodded.

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

Han Yi stood first.

"...I’m ready. Let’s continue."

Mu Chen gave the area one last careful scan.

"...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 shade of the trees and moved steadily across the next stretch of the valley. Sunlight shone down, the ground was mostly firm, and scattered bushes offered occasional cover. Step by step, each member moved carefully, alert and ready for the next rise in the valley.

As they began climbing the gentle slope ahead, Ling raised her hand to signal the team to slow.

"Good. From here, we can see the valley ahead clearly. Watch for any uneven ground, and stay aware of your spacing. Step by step, together."

Han Yi adjusted his pack.

"...Almost at the top... stay alert."

Mu Chen kept his staff ready.

"...Eyes on the edges. Step carefully."

Yue stayed close to Ling.

"...We move together. Don’t rush."

Lei Feng pointed out a few loose stones on the slope.

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

With careful, coordinated steps, the team reached the top of the rise. From here, the valley stretched ahead with patches of grass, small bushes, and occasional trees. Ling paused, letting the team catch their breath before moving forward.

"Short rest done," she said. "Next stretch is open, but there is some cover ahead. Stay alert and move carefully. Step by step, together."

Han Yi stood first.

"...Ready. Let’s go."

Mu Chen scanned the surroundings.

"...Eyes open. Keep focus."

Yue walked beside Ling.

"...Together."

Lei Feng led slightly ahead, pointing out uneven ground.

"...Careful. Step by step."

Step by step, the team moved steadily down the slope, keeping alert and ready for whatever lay ahead in the valley.

The team continued down the gentle slope, keeping their spacing and watching the ground carefully. The valley ahead opened up slightly, with low bushes and a few scattered trees offering small patches of cover. The stream ran nearby, its soft sound providing a steady background as they moved.

Han Yi kept glancing ahead.

"...Good view... stay alert."

Mu Chen held his staff ready, scanning the edges.

"...Step carefully. Watch for anything unusual."

Yue stayed close to Ling, eyes moving over the path and sides.

"...Keep together. Don’t let your guard down."

Lei Feng pointed out a few loose stones along the path.

"...Watch your footing. Step by step."

They moved steadily across the open stretch, alert but maintaining a calm pace. Birds flew away at their approach, and small animals scurried into the bushes. Each step was careful and deliberate.

As they neared a slightly larger cluster of trees ahead, Ling raised her hand to signal the team to slow down.

"Trees ahead," she said. "We can rest there briefly. Keep spacing, stay alert, step by step, together."

The team approached the trees and stepped into the shade. They drank water, checked their gear, and took a few moments to rest. Ling quickly scanned the area around them.

"Short break done," she said. "Next section will be more open. Stay alert, watch your footing, and move carefully. Step by step, together."

Han Yi stood first.

"...Ready. Let’s continue."

Mu Chen gave the surroundings one last careful look.

"...Eyes open. Nothing unusual."

Yue fell in beside Ling.

"...Together."

Lei Feng led slightly ahead, pointing out uneven spots.

"...Careful. Step by step."

The team stepped out of the shade and moved steadily across the next stretch of the valley, alert and coordinated. The valley ahead was wider now, with small bushes scattered along the ground. Step by step, they advanced, ready for whatever came next.

The team kept moving across the wide stretch of the valley, maintaining their spacing and careful pace. The ground was mostly firm, with occasional rocks and dips that required attention. The stream ran nearby, and small bushes offered limited cover as they moved.

Han Yi scanned the area ahead.

"...Open ground... stay focused."

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

"...Step carefully. Watch every movement."

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

"...Keep together. Don’t get distracted."

Lei Feng pointed out a few loose stones along the path.

"...Careful here. Step by step."

Step by step, the team moved steadily, alert and coordinated. Birds flew up from the bushes, and small animals scurried away, but no immediate threats appeared.