Chapter 858: Chapter 858

The wings had been hanging in that place for who knows how long, so their sudden absence went unnoticed. It wasn’t until three days later that someone realized the wings were gone, but it didn’t cause much of a stir, and Du You had already left by then.

Although the Barbarian Kingdom wasn’t very strong, it had a vast amount of land, reportedly stretching all the way to the sea. This land area was almost half the size of the Divine Flame Empire.

Moreover, even though the Beastmen of the Barbarian Empire weren’t well coordinated most of the time, they loved to fight, which meant there was no shortage of experts. Faced with such a kingdom, even the Divine Flame Empire would act cautiously and avoid provoking them without cause.

At this moment, a trials squad was slowly moving through the territory of the Barbarian Kingdom.

Indeed, this was Du You’s party, disguised as young juniors out on a trial. Their grey ears and tails identified them as members of the ordinary Grey Fox Clan.

The Fox People Clan usually had grey, yellow, and red as their primary colors, which were quite common. As for those with unusual colors, they were very conspicuous. Their current appearance didn’t attract much attention.

Of course, the beauty of the two sisters did draw some covetous looks. On their way, they had already encountered several who intended to make a move on them. But Du You dealt with them all in turn.

Currently, Du You’s attire was quite uncomfortable for him. To conceal his magic’s effects, instead of his usual totem staff, he was holding a totem flag.

It was a strange stick engraved with unknown symbols, coated with patina, suggesting frequent use. It was unclear where it had been obtained from and then modified into its current form.

There was a huge banner attached, featuring a black tiger, which seemed to be used for rituals.

Du You didn’t quite understand it, but he didn’t expect to use this thing for casting spells. Around his neck hung a string of unknown teeth, exhibiting a barbaric style. He also wore a tall hat made of some animal skin, which looked like a bucket turned upside down on his head, serving only to obscure his features. This update ıs available on 𝗇𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗅•𝖿𝗂𝗋𝖾•𝗇𝖾𝗍

During this journey, Du You was often teased about his outfit by the two sisters. However, after two days, everyone gradually got used to it. It was just that looking at their current state still brought a sense of shame.

"We’re almost there. Just ahead is a forest used for trials."

On their way, Du You had already inquired about the Beastmen’s customs. The Beastmen had all kinds of trials, and the forbidden lands prepared for them were diverse. They didn’t care about causing destruction at all.

Even for the Beastmen, the more dangerous the forbidden land, the more they liked it. Every year, countless individuals would rush into these places, ready to sacrifice their lives without hesitation.

The forest that Du You was now approaching was specifically set aside for trials. It was said to house quite a few tier-four creatures, and because it was remote, not many Beastmen ventured here. Indeed, the reason for the scarcity was that too few Beastmen could reach tier-four in such a desolate place. Otherwise, this area would be very popular.

"Shall we just charge in?"

"No, this place is different from the forbidden lands in human areas. To find tier-four Magical Beasts inside, we need to take some time. It’s not appropriate to rush in headlong."

Du You was also worried that causing an uproar among numerous tier-four creatures would be more than they could handle.

Being tier-four was a completely different level than the ones before, and both Magical Beasts and natives at this tier were definitely not weak.

The three of them made preparations before entering. To improve their skills, they needed not only materials for advancement but also a significant amount of Crystal Coins. Du You, who had a slight case of OCD, was different from most people.

While most would be content with advancing a few skills to tier-four and not deliberately seek out materials for further progress, Du You felt the need to advance all his skills; otherwise, he would feel uncomfortable.

In the air, Xiaozi had taken flight and was scouting from above, while Du You and the two sisters swiftly moved on the ground.

Along the way, Lin Yushi shot and killed some ordinary Magical Beasts, which then turned into Demon Extermination Spirits. Of course, there weren’t many, just enough for their use.

This was not a completely desolate place; if the three of them wanted to blend in on Beastmen territory for a prolonged period, they couldn’t completely destroy it. If they did, many Beastmen would come seeking vengeance.

While it was true that Beastmen didn’t prioritize environmental protection, those who intentionally damaged or destroyed such trial sites were never tolerated. Here, you had to consider many things in your actions.

"Found two, up ahead," Du You suddenly said.

Out of nowhere, two Magical Beasts that resembled mountain cats, certainly at tier-four, had appeared. Xiaozi was already battling them with a Thunder Light Orb. Though the mountain cats seemed unremarkable, they were incredibly fast and could use Wind Attribute skills. Even though Xiaozi could fly, the mountain cats were capable of retaliating.

"I’ll do it," said Lin Yucha as she vanished from sight.

"Be careful. Your Demon Concealment Skill is only level 30; they can easily discover you," Du You warned.

"Don’t worry, they’re too busy to pay attention to their surroundings," she replied. When Magical Beasts fought each other, there often wasn’t much in the way of deception or trickery. Hence, the mountain cats were indeed not guarding against anything nearby.

As Lin Yucha approached, an arrow flew out instantly. At that moment, one of the cats, having just dodged a Thunder Light Orb, got hit in the rear by the arrow. The external injury wasn’t severe, but the poison spread rapidly.

The Explosive Poison Snipe unleashed all its toxicity inside the body, causing the mountain cat’s movements to stiffen instantly.

The other mountain cat let out an angry roar but was distracted and took a direct hit from a Thunder Light Orb. "It didn’t die from that?" Du You observed the cat, twitching with electric arcs all over it, and without a second thought, he added his attack.

With the totem flag on his left shoulder, his right hand swung forward, unleashing a Dark Flame Arrow Array that engulfed the entire mountain cat.

Within moments, the two mountain cats were killed. Du You looked at the two yellow Light Balls in his hands, delighted. The first batch of Crystal Coins was secured. Tier-four was different from the previous tiers; the Crystal Coins earned from killing each were considerable. And since there were these two tier-four Magical Beasts in the forest, there were definitely more awaiting them.