Ultimate Magus in Cultivation World-Chapter 256: Train XVI

Han Yi adjusted his footing.

"...Eyes open. Watch for any movement."

Mu Chen held his staff ready, scanning the edges.

"...Step carefully. Nothing unusual yet."

Yue stayed close to Ling.

"...Together. Don’t lose focus."

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

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

The team moved steadily across the open stretch, alert and coordinated. Each step was careful, each glance deliberate. Small birds and animals scattered at their approach, but no immediate threats appeared.

As they neared the far side, a larger cluster of trees and bushes came into view, offering shade and partial cover. Ling raised her hand.

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

The team quickened slightly while maintaining alertness, stepping toward the shade and the next pause in the valley.

The team reached the trees and stepped into the shade, relief visible on their faces. They spread out slightly, drinking water and adjusting their packs.

Han Yi sank onto a low rock.

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

Mu Chen leaned against a tree, still watching the edges.

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

Yue checked her gear once more.

"...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 scanned the surroundings 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 one last careful look around.

"...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 from the shade, moving steadily across the next stretch of the valley. The ground was mostly firm, with small bushes and scattered trees offering occasional cover. Step by step, they advanced, alert and coordinated, ready for the next rise in the valley.

As they approached the next rise, the ground became slightly uneven, with small rocks and patches of loose soil. Ling signaled the team to slow and watch their footing.

"Careful here," she said. "Step by step. Keep spacing and stay alert."

Han Yi adjusted his pack and scanned the valley below.

"...Good view from here... nothing unusual so far."

Mu Chen moved cautiously, staff ready.

"...Edges clear. Keep your eyes open."

Yue stayed close to Ling.

"...Together. Watch your steps."

Lei Feng pointed out a few loose stones.

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

With careful, coordinated movements, the team climbed the rise. When they reached the top, the valley ahead narrowed slightly, with clusters of bushes and small trees providing partial cover. Ling paused, letting the team catch their breath.

"Short pause here," she said. "Check your gear, drink water if needed. Then we move carefully into the next section. Step by step, together."

After a brief rest, Ling signaled them to continue.

"Alright. The next stretch is open. Stay alert, maintain spacing, and move carefully. Step by step."

Han Yi stood first.

"...Ready. Let’s go."

Mu Chen scanned the valley sides.

"...Eyes open. Nothing unusual."

Yue fell in beside Ling.

"...Together."

Lei Feng led slightly ahead, pointing out uneven spots along the path.

"...Careful. Step by step."

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

As they continued down the slope, the valley widened again. Small bushes and scattered trees offered occasional cover, but much of the ground was open. Ling raised her hand to signal the team to slow.

"Open stretch ahead," she said. "We can see far, but we’re exposed. Keep spacing, watch the edges, and move carefully. Step by step, together."

Han Yi adjusted his pack and scanned the area.

"...Eyes open. Nothing unusual yet."

Mu Chen held his staff ready, eyes moving along the valley sides.

"...Step carefully. Stay alert."

Yue stayed close to Ling.

"...Together. Watch for any movement."

Lei Feng pointed out small rocks and uneven patches.

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

Step by step, the team moved across the open ground. Birds and small animals scattered at their approach, but no threats appeared. The rise ahead promised more cover, and the team pressed on, alert and coordinated, ready for the next pause.

As they approached the rise, the ground became slightly uneven, with small stones and patches of loose soil. Ling signaled the team to slow and watch their footing.

"Careful here," she said. "Step by step. Keep spacing and stay alert."

Han Yi adjusted his pack and scanned the valley below.

"...Good view from here... nothing unusual so far."

Mu Chen moved cautiously, staff ready.

"...Edges clear. Keep your eyes open."

Yue stayed close to Ling.

"...Together. Watch your steps."

Lei Feng pointed out a few loose rocks.

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

With coordinated, careful steps, the team climbed the rise. At the top, the valley ahead narrowed slightly, with clusters of bushes and small trees offering partial cover. Ling paused, letting the team catch their breath.

"Short pause here," she said. "Check your gear, drink water if needed. Then we move carefully into the next section. Step by step, together."

After a brief rest, Ling signaled them to continue.

"Alright. The next stretch is open but has more scattered cover ahead. Stay alert, maintain spacing, and move carefully. Step by step."

Han Yi stood first.

"...Ready. Let’s go."

Mu Chen scanned the surroundings.

"...Eyes open. Nothing unusual."

Yue fell in beside Ling.

"...Together."

Lei Feng led slightly ahead, pointing out uneven patches.

"...Careful. Step by step."

The team moved steadily down the slope, alert and coordinated, stepping toward the next section of the valley where more trees and bushes promised shade and cover.

As they reached the lower part of the slope, the clusters of trees and bushes grew closer. Ling signaled the team to slow again.

"Almost there," she said. "Step carefully. Space out and stay alert. Step by step, together."

Han Yi scanned the ground ahead.

"...Good footing here... nothing unusual."

Mu Chen kept his staff ready, eyes on the valley sides.

"...Edges clear. Watch for any movement."

Yue stayed close to Ling.

"...Together. Don’t let your guard down."