Having learned from previous encounters with the hunting team, Du Yu and the others didn't stop for any Demonic Plants or Demon Beasts they encountered along the way.
The long path through the desolate mountain shrank rapidly under the Dust Spirit Deer's hooves.
The group hurried to the foot of the towering North Mountain. Seeing the winding mountain path spiraling upwards, the trio dismounted from the deer.
According to the rules, from this point on, they couldn't use the power of their Demon Pets to climb the mountain.
Riding on the Dust Spirit Deer naturally counted as a violation.
Moreover, if they wanted to use Demon Pets in battle after reaching the summit, they needed to summon the Demon Pets here in advance.
Only those Demon Pets that climbed to the peak with their own ability could participate in the second stage of the trial.
