Ultimate Magus in Cultivation World-Chapter 261: Train XXI

At the base of the small tree cluster, Ling signaled the team to slow again.

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

Han Yi scanned the ground ahead.

"…Good footing… nothing unusual."

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

"…Edges clear. Watch carefully."

Yue stayed close to Ling.

"…Together. Stay alert."

Lei Feng pointed out a few loose stones.

"…Step lightly. Step by step."

With coordinated, careful movements, the team moved into the shade, finally reaching the cover of the trees. They paused briefly, catching their breath and adjusting their gear. Ling quickly scanned the surroundings.

"Short rest done," she said. "The next section is open again. Keep your spacing, stay alert, and move carefully. Step by step, together."

Han Yi stood first.

"…Ready. Let's go."

Mu Chen gave a careful glance around.

"…Eyes open. Nothing unusual."

Yue fell in beside Ling.

"…Together."

Lei Feng led slightly ahead.

"…Careful. Step by step."

Step by step, the team moved out from the shade, crossing the next stretch of the valley. The ground was mostly firm, with scattered bushes offering occasional cover. Step by step, they advanced, alert and coordinated, heading toward the next rise, where the valley narrowed again and small clusters of trees promised the next pause.

As they approached the rise, Ling raised her hand.

"Open ground ahead," she said. "We're exposed here. 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.

"…Step carefully. Stay alert."

Yue stayed close to Ling.

"…Together. Watch for movement."

Lei Feng pointed out small rocks and uneven patches.

"…Step lightly. Step by step."

Step by step, the team climbed the rise. Birds scattered from the grass beneath their feet, but no immediate threats appeared. At the top, the trees ahead offered shade and partial cover. The team reached it carefully, ready to rest briefly before continuing further into the valley.

Ling signaled a pause.

"Short rest here. Check gear, drink water, and stay alert. Step by step, together."

Han Yi sank onto a rock.

"…Good to rest."

Mu Chen leaned on his staff, scanning the edges.

"…Even resting, stay alert."

Yue adjusted her pack.

"…Ready when you are."

Lei Feng stretched lightly.

"…Short break done. Let's move soon."

Ling nodded.

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

The team prepared to continue, alert and coordinated, moving steadily toward the next stretch of the valley.

As they moved forward, the valley began to widen again. Small bushes and scattered trees offered occasional cover, but much of the ground was open. Ling raised her hand to signal caution.

"Open stretch ahead," she said. "Keep your 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.

"…Step carefully. Stay alert."

Yue stayed close to Ling.

"…Together. Watch for any movement."

Lei Feng pointed out small rocks and dips in the ground.

"…Step lightly here. Step by step."

Step by step, the team advanced across the open stretch. 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 neared the rise, the ground became uneven, with loose stones and patches of soft soil. Ling raised her hand.

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

Han Yi adjusted his footing and scanned the valley below.

"…Good view… nothing unusual."

Mu Chen moved cautiously, staff ready.

"…Edges clear. Watch carefully."

Yue stayed close to Ling.

"…Together. Watch your steps."

Lei Feng pointed out a few loose stones.

"…Step lightly. Step by step."

The team climbed the rise carefully. At the top, the valley narrowed again, with clusters of bushes and small trees offering partial cover. Ling paused, letting everyone catch their breath.

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

After a brief rest, Ling signaled them to move.

"Next section is open, with some 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."

Step by step, the team descended toward the next stretch of the valley, where small trees and bushes offered shade. The air was quiet, and the team remained alert, moving steadily and cautiously, ready for whatever lay ahead.

As the valley opened slightly, Ling raised her hand once more.

"Almost there," she said. "Step carefully, keep spacing, and stay alert. Step by step, together."

Han Yi scanned the ground ahead.

"…Good footing… nothing unusual."

Mu Chen kept his staff ready.

"…Edges clear. Watch carefully."

Yue stayed close to Ling.

"…Together. Don't let your guard down."

Lei Feng pointed out a few small stones.

"…Step lightly. Step by step."

Step by step, the team moved into the next shaded area, finally reaching a small cluster of trees. They paused briefly, taking a moment to catch their breath and prepare for the next stretch. Ling scanned the surroundings, her eyes sharp and attentive.

"Short rest done," she said. "The next stretch will be open. Keep spacing, stay alert, and move carefully. Step by step, together."

Han Yi stood first.

"…Ready. Let's continue."

Mu Chen gave a careful glance around.

"…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 once more, moving steadily across the open stretch. The ground was mostly firm, with scattered bushes and occasional cover. Step by step, they advanced, alert and coordinated, toward the next rise in the valley where more trees promised a pause and some shade.