With the incident involving the Seven-colored Viper, the team became even more cautious. Chen Feng dared not be distracted any longer, obediently following behind and constantly watching the surroundings for any movement.

Along the way, they encountered several more dangers. For example, animal traps hidden under fallen leaves, and swarms of venomous bees descending from the sky.

Yet each time, thanks to Lin Changsheng's "unintentional" reminders, they narrowly avoided disaster.

"It seems there's a reflection over there, let's steer clear."

Then, not far away, they discovered a cleverly camouflaged steel animal trap.

"The weather's nice today, why do I hear buzzing?"

Then they saw a killer bee nest the size of a barrel hanging in the treetops above. Once might be a coincidence, twice could be luck.

But by the third and fourth times, when Lin Changsheng used his "beast-like intuition" to help the team avoid deadly dangers again, Liu Yue and Wang Chen's gazes at him had completely changed. It was a look as if they were seeing a monster. They were now one hundred percent certain that Liu Yue recruiting Lin Changsheng into the team was the wisest decision she had ever made.

This Lin Changsheng was practically a walking danger detector! With him around, the team's safety factor increased tenfold.

Chen Feng had completely lost his temper. His initial disdain for Lin Changsheng had turned into awe, and even a bit of reliance.

He stuck closely behind Lin Changsheng, never straying from his path. It was as if as long as he stayed near this "Lucky Star," he would be safe from any danger.

Lin Changsheng was pleased with this change. He wanted to create the persona of "I may be weak, but I'm lucky and can carry the team."

This way, he could hide his strength while gaining the respect of his teammates—perfect. Under Lin Changsheng's "guidance," the team smoothly ventured into the depths of the back mountain.

The further they went, the stronger the wind became. It cut across their faces like knives, causing a faint pain.

"We're almost at Gale Valley," Wang Chen said, stopping with a serious expression.

"From here on, we might encounter Gale Wolves at any time. Stay alert."

The three nodded in unison. They arrived at the entrance of a valley. The entrance was lined with jagged rocks, and the vegetation on the ground was twisted by the constant wind.

The howling wind from within the valley sounded like ghosts wailing and wolves howling, sending chills down their spines.

"Junior Brother Lin, do you sense anything?" Liu Yue couldn't help but look at Lin Changsheng. Unconsciously, she had come to rely on Lin Changsheng's "intuition" as the team's guide.

Lin Changsheng closed his eyes, pretending to "sense" something. In reality, his Mind Power had already flooded the valley.

Everything within the valley formed a three-dimensional map in his mind. He knew exactly where the sentries were, where the wolf packs were, and where the Wolf King's lair was.

"It feels... very dangerous inside," Lin Changsheng said with a "serious" expression.

"I feel like there are many eyes watching us."

No kidding. Lin Changsheng scoffed internally. His Mind Power had already "seen" at least a dozen Gale Wolves ambushing behind the rocks on either side of the valley entrance, waiting for them to walk into the trap.

"There's definitely an ambush," Wang Chen and Liu Yue exchanged a glance, their expressions growing more serious.

"It seems the Gale Wolves are more vigilant than we expected."

"What should we do? Should we still go in?"

Chen Feng asked, a bit fearful. "Of course, we have to go in," Wang Chen's eyes flashed with determination.

"We've already accepted the mission, there's no reason to quit halfway."

"Liu Yue, Chen Feng, prepare for battle. I'll go in first and lure them out. You two flank them at the entrance."

He quickly devised a battle plan.

"Okay," Liu Yue and Chen Feng responded in unison.

"What about Junior Brother Lin?" Liu Yue asked.

"Him?"

Wang Chen glanced at Lin Changsheng. "Let him find a place to hide and not cause trouble."

"Got it!"

Lin Changsheng immediately responded, then dashed to a large rock in the distance, hiding himself securely.

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His eagerness left Wang Chen and the others speechless. This guy never hesitated when it came to saving his own skin.

Wang Chen ignored him, took a deep breath, gripped his long sword tightly, and stepped into Gale Valley.

The moment he stepped into the valley entrance, "Awooo—!" several wolf howls echoed from all directions. Over a dozen blue figures, like phantoms, leaped from behind the rocks, pouncing toward Wang Chen.

Each Gale Wolf was over half a person's height, agile, with sharp fangs. They moved incredibly fast, leaving afterimages in the air.

"Bring it on!"

Wang Chen remained calm under pressure, shouting loudly. The long sword in his hand emitted a clear sword hum.

Sharp Sword Qi burst from his sword, weaving into an impenetrable web that protected him tightly.

"Clang clang clang!" The Gale Wolves' claws struck the sword net, producing a series of metallic clashes, sparks flying.

"Now! Attack!" Liu Yue shouted. She formed hand seals, and a water-blue ribbon flew from her sleeve, growing in the wind, transforming into a water dragon that charged into the wolf pack.

Chen Feng also summoned his Dharma Artifact, a flaming long blade, slashing at a Gale Wolf's back from the side. The battle erupted instantly.

Wang Chen and the others were all skilled mid-stage Qi Refining practitioners, working in harmony, their strength formidable.

But the number of Gale Wolves was overwhelming. Moreover, they were fearless and vicious, their attacks cunning and fierce. For a moment, the three were forced into a retreat.

"Argh!"

Chen Feng, caught off guard, had his arm slashed by a Gale Wolf's claw, leaving a deep wound down to the bone.

"Ah!"

He screamed, nearly dropping his long blade.

"No, there are too many wolves! We can't hold them off!"

He shouted in terror.

"Hold on!"

Wang Chen roared, forcing back several wolves with a swing of his sword.

"Their attacks are fierce, but they lack endurance. If we can withstand this wave, we'll have a chance to counterattack!"

Despite his words, his own situation was grim. The glow of his defensive Dharma Artifact had dimmed significantly, clearly on the verge of failing.

Liu Yue's water dragon was also being torn apart by several particularly fierce Gale Wolves.

If this continued, the three of them would soon be torn to pieces by the vicious wolves.

Watching from afar, Lin Changsheng shook his head slightly.

"Pathetic... too weak."

He had intended to watch a bit longer.

But now it seemed that if he didn't intervene, his "teammates" would be wiped out.

He didn't want the mission to fail.

With that thought, he quietly extended a finger.

Invisible Mind Power, like the most precise scalpel, silently spread toward the battlefield.