Godly Revival System: I Buy My Killer's Stats-Chapter 691: Forbidden Forest
The moment Skulnen finished refining the Bone King, Ethan didn't delay any further.
"Let's go."
Along with Leoric, Skulnen and Orsela, he left the Azure Serpent Realm and headed straight toward the outskirts of the province.
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In this world, every province, whether it's a low-level or high-level, was surrounded by a vast, endless stretch of ancient forest.
It acted like a natural barrier.
Because of this, the powerful Soul Transformation Realm cultivators from higher provinces couldn't descend into low-level provinces.
It wasn't that they didn't want to; instead, it was that they couldn't do it.
"The spirit essence here…not good for cultivation."
As the four figures stepped into the outer perimeter of the forest, the surrounding air instantly turned heavy because it contained Demonic Essence.
Ancient trees towered toward the sky like pillars holding up heaven. The sunlight barely pierced through the thick canopy.
Occasional roars echoed from afar.
"Master… once we enter deeper, the demonic beasts will begin reacting."
Leoric glanced around and spoke in a low voice.
"I know."
Ethan nodded.
The stronger the cultivator stepping into the Forbidden Forest, the more intense the reaction from the beasts.
It was as if the forest itself rejected powerful intruders.
Skulnen's hollow eyes flickered faintly as he scanned the surroundings.
"This forest does not reject us because of the will of the world," he said calmly. "It rejects us because the demonic beasts consider powerful cultivators as nourishment."
"In the deeper regions, the demonic beasts are not simple creatures. Many possess ancient bloodlines. The stronger the aura entering their territory, the more it stimulates their instincts."
Leoric nodded in agreement.
Orsela added, "That is why Soul Transformation Realm cultivators from high-level provinces cannot easily descend into low-level provinces to conquer."
"They would have to cross the entire Forbidden Forest."
"And the moment they step inside, the demonic beasts in the depths would treat them as prey."
Ethan listened quietly, understanding more about the Forbidden Forests in the world and said, "So, the forest itself becomes the guardian of each province."
"Exactly," Leoric replied.
"In fact, many Hermit Tribes intentionally move their Secret Enclaves into the Forbidden Forest."
Ethan already knew this, and even Shadow Bee moved his Primal Beast Enclave into the Forbidden Forest with Ethan's permission.
"The demonic beasts act as free guardians."
Leoric continued without hesitation, "As long as the enclave is hidden well enough, no ordinary cultivator would dare approach."
"Of course," Orsela added calmly, "each Hermit Tribe would secretly create safe routes through the forest."
"Routes known only to the tribe members."
"When they need to enter the province for trade or missions, they use those paths to avoid provoking the stronger beasts."
Ethan's lips curved slightly.
"According to Grand Elder Fenon, the Bloodclaw Tribe's Secret Enclave is in the middle section but very much closer to the inner section of the Forbidden Forest."
He revealed the coordinates Grand Elder Fenon had given him.
"Close to the inner section?"
Leoric's eyes narrowed slightly.
Skulnen's voice was steady. "That region is filled with Rank 7 and Rank 8 demonic beasts."
"What Rank 7 and Rank 8 Demonic Beasts? Even Quasi Rank 9 beasts roam there."
Orsela added in a calm tone, "That Bloodclaw Tribe is really something…they dared to choose their base close to the inner section of the Forbidden Forest."
"The demonic beasts around them will naturally prevent even the strongest cultivators like Quasi-Soul Transformation Realm Cultivators from approaching."
"That is why we are here."
Ethan nodded.
As they continued forward, the outer section of the Forbidden Forest greeted them with Rank 5 and Rank 6 demonic beasts.
Massive horned wolves, shadow panthers, and venomous serpents thicker than ancient trees.
However, before any of them could approach Ethan's group—
'Shua—!'
A dark figure flashed forward.
It was none other than Zepharis.
The Night Demon's blade-like claws tore through a Rank 6 demonic wolf effortlessly.
At the same time, Seraphis followed behind him, her attacks precise but slightly slower.
"Zepharis, Seraphis, I will leave these Rank 5 and Rank 6 Demonic Beasts to you, guys."
Ethan said with a smile, "Treat this as your combat training."
That's right!
Ethan had brought the two Night Demons along because, despite their high cultivation, their combat experience was still minimal.
And this was the perfect training ground.
[Heaven's Virtue has triggered]
[Seraphis killed a Rank 5 Demonic Shadow Panther, gained 100 Life Points]
[Zepharis killed a Rank 5 Demonic Horned Wolf, gained 1 Life Point]
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[Seraphis killed a Rank 6 Demonic Serpent, gained 200 Life Points]
[Zepharis killed a Rank 6 Demonic Horned Wolf, gained 2 Life Points]
As the two Demon siblings killed Demonic Beasts, Ethan received Life Points.
The reason was that they possessed 100 percent loyalty toward him, and their kills were counted as his kills.
But the Life Points he received varied depending on the cultivation of the killer. So, he barely received any Life Points whenever Zepharis killed the Demonic Beasts.
'He needs some experience before fighting the Rank 7 and 8 Demonic Beasts. So, it's alright!'
Ethan didn't mind the low life points and allowed Zepharis to gain more combat experience.
As they moved deeper, the strength of the demonic beasts gradually increased.
The moment they stepped into the Middle Section of the Forbidden Forest, the pressure in the air became heavier.
Roars grew louder, and the atmosphere changed completely.
Soon, Rank 7 demonic beasts began appearing.
'Gigantic armoured Demonic bears.'
'Three-headed Demon lizards.'
'Winged serpents radiating a violent aura.'
[Zepharis killed a Rank 7 Armoured Demon Bear, gained 100 Life Points]
[Zepharis killed a Rank 8 Winged Demon Serpent, gained 500 Life Points]
Zepharis continued fighting without hesitation; however, Seraphis stopped advancing.
Because she was still in the Demon Core Realm and against Rank 7 and Rank 8 beasts, it was too dangerous.
"Skulnen."
Seeing that Zepharis was struggling, Ethan looked at Skulnen.
Understanding Ethan's intentions, Skulnen calmly raised his hand.
'Swiish'
Behind him, dozens of bone fiends emerged, and all of them had the strength of Rank 7 Beasts, and there were even two Rank 8 Bone Fiends.
With the help of these Bone Fiends, Zepharis had an easy time killing those demonic beasts with his assassin-like skills.
Other than that, Ethan, Leoric and Orsela did not act personally.
They were conserving their strength for their real target, the Bloodclaw Tribe.
Time continued to pass, and in a flash, six hours passed after entering the Forbidden Forest.
Finally, they arrived at the coordinates provided by Grand Elder Fenon.
"Their Secret Enclave is here."
Pointing at the dense, seemingly ordinary forest in front of him, Ethan informed the others.
"If we had the Bloodclaw Tribe's safe route, we could have reached here in just one hour."
Leoric mentioned as he looked at Zepharis, who was dead tired after the continuous battles with the Demonic Beasts along the way.
That's right.
Hermit Tribe members who moved their Secret Enclaves into the Forbidden Forest would create concealed pathways.
Routes that avoided the territories of powerful demonic beasts.
With their strength and methods, they could even create routes that were protected by formations and special tokens.
Without those routes, crossing the middle section required constant combat.
"However… it is still alright."
Ethan didn't mind the journey as his two demon subordinates got some good combat training.
The forest ahead was quiet with no demonic beasts around it. So, it was clear to them.
The Bloodclaw Tribe's Secret Enclave was inside this quiet-looking forest.
Ethan's gaze turned sharp as he felt like he was being watched by someone.
"But, how are we going to enter now, Master?"
Everyone curiously looked at Ethan, waiting to see how they were going to enter the Bloodclaw Enclave.
