After Lin Beiya left, Qian Renxue finally smiled, but her words were still sharp.
"That damn guy, he's like a bear, so strong."
"But, this way I don't have to worry about losing contact in the future, right?"
Qian Renxue, who was extremely afraid of losing Lin Beiya, chose the most direct method. Lin Beiya, who protected Shi Nuo with his life, would surely not abandon her, right?
…Recalling his first experience in two lives, a warmth flowed through Lin Beiya's heart.
He, of course, knew Qian Renxue's worries, but he still chose to accept her, as he had no intention of abandoning her.
Bibi Dong was Bibi Dong; Qian Renxue and she were two independent individuals.
Returning to the hotel, Lin Beiya quickly found Shi Nuo and Ming Xin.
During the night he was away, Ming Xin had actually completed the testing of his new ability.
Next to the dark red ring on his hand, another ring appeared.
It was a long sword infused with Soul Flame. When summoned, it was two meters long and possessed its own consciousness, capable of independently releasing Sword Qi to attack enemies.
The strength of the Sword Qi was also linked to Ming Xin's strength.
The stronger Ming Xin was, the stronger the Soul Flame he imbued them with, and the greater the power of the attacks he released.
"Not bad, you managed to get it done overnight."
"Haha, I was only able to finish it so quickly thanks to Big Brother Beiya's reminder."
"Alright, stop being modest. The master leads the way, but cultivation is a personal journey. The main reason is your high Comprehension Ability."
"Let's rest for a day, and tomorrow we'll head to Death Canyon. It's extremely dangerous there, so you'll need to stay alert at all times."
Upon hearing this, a hint of solemnity flashed in both Shi Nuo's and Ming Xin's eyes.
"I understand, Beiya."
"Don't worry, Big Brother Beiya, I won't hold you back."
The three of them split up, went to Heaven Dou City to purchase enough non-perishable food and fresh water, and went to bed early that night to adjust their mental state to the best possible.
Early the next morning, the three brothers once again took a carriage towards Death Canyon.
Death Canyon is located in the central area between Spirit Hall and Tianshuang Duchy, so Spirit Hall often arranges for some promising young people to train there.
Legend has it that it was once a battlefield of the gods, eventually transforming from a plain into the canyon landscape that now spans hundreds of kilometers.
Today's Death Canyon is teeming with ten-thousand-year Spirit Beasts, making it an extremely dangerous area.
In the original work, Bibi Dong sent Xie Yue and Yan there for training, secretly dispatching Chrysanthemum Douluo to follow and protect their safety.
Although the three brothers' superficial strength was only two Spirit Kings and one Spirit Elder, the energy they could unleash was extremely terrifying.
Especially Lin Beiya, with the blessing of various methods, even a Spirit Saint would suffer a bitter defeat.
His formidable strength also gave Lin Beiya the confidence to venture into Death Canyon.
Bypassing Spirit City, the three traveled intermittently, taking nearly ten days to reach the vicinity of Death Canyon.
Although the interior of the canyon was also covered by dense forests, it did not appear as vibrant as the Star Dou Great Forest and Sunset Forest; describing it as utterly desolate would be more fitting.
Especially the black mist shrouding the canyon, which added a touch of mystery to the place.
"Beiya, is this it?"
Looking at the statue of the goddess of war that unconsciously appeared in his hand, Lin Beiya nodded affirmatively.
It was both an affirmation to Shi Nuo's question and an affirmation that there was indeed something in the canyon that attracted his Spirit.
"This is it. After we eat our dry rations, let's go in."
"Okay."
After eating, the three meditated for a moment to adjust their state to the best, then slowly began to walk towards the canyon entrance.
"Once inside, do not act rashly."
"This is my first time here too, and I'm not entirely sure about the dangers that might arise inside, so it's best to be careful."
"Okay."
"Got it, Big Brother Beiya."
Upon entering the canyon, the visibility around them suddenly dropped several levels, and even the trio's senses were greatly suppressed.
The faint roars of beasts, however, made them secretly vigilant.
The Aura contained in the roars could only be emitted by ten-thousand-year Spirit Beasts.
The canyon was nearly five kilometers wide, its ground covered by jungle and vines, and the air permeated with a decaying smell.
Coupled with the dim sky, all of this made them uncomfortable.
"Beiya, do we have a target? Or are we just going to wander around?"
"No need, my Spirit will guide us to our destination."
Looking at the constantly pulsating divine statue in his hand, a hint of anticipation also crept into Lin Beiya's heart. He already knew that this canyon was related to Athena, otherwise how could it cause such an unusual reaction from the statue of the goddess of war?
Just as the three of them advanced dozens of kilometers following the statue's guidance, the dense forest beside them suddenly erupted in violent commotion.
The three brothers also completed putting on their cloth in the first instance, preparing for battle.
Under the gaze of the three, a huge figure, as tall as three men, burst out from within the dense forest and roared at them.
A canine Spirit Beast with three heads, constantly drooling, appeared in their line of sight.
The three-headed dog was two meters tall, and its three heads looked ferocious and terrifying, clearly treating the three as prey.
"It's a Shadow Three-Headed Dog, rumored to be a descendant of the God of Death's pet. Its strength is extremely formidable."
"Judging by its height, this is a big fellow, nearly 20,000 years old."
As Lin Beiya provided the explanation, Shi Nuo's and Ming Xin's faces gradually became solemn. They hadn't expected to encounter such a troublesome fellow so soon after entering the canyon.
"Prepare for battle, we must have trespassed into its territory."
"Okay."
Shi Nuo's eyes showed no fear, and he took the lead, blocking the path of the three-headed dog.
Ming Xin's movements were also swift, taking two steps back and simultaneously releasing the silver and red rings in his hands.
A violent lightning and raging flames appeared on Ming Xin's left and right shoulders respectively.
At the same time, Ming Xin also summoned the long sword he had imbued with a Soul and held it in his hand.
The silver lightning was something Lin Beiya had helped him capture with Psychokinesis during a rainy night while they were traveling. It had to be said that Ming Xin was increasingly showing the demeanor of a Four Emperors.
Sensing the prey's resistance, the three-headed dog's eyes were filled with Battle Intent.
It quickly charged towards Shi Nuo, biting and tearing.
"Giant Horn!"
Shi Nuo immediately spread his arms, unleashing a huge Golden Wild Bull phantom that charged forward.
A hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the three-headed dog's central head, clearly not expecting the tiny human in front of it to be able to unleash such a powerful attack.
Soon, the central head made intimate contact with the Golden Wild Bull, leaving it dizzy and disoriented, emitting a painful whimper from its mouth.
However, the central head being thwarted did not affect the three-headed dog's continued movement. The head on the left immediately bared its fangs and lunged at Shi Nuo.
Seeing this, Ming Xin didn't stand idle either; both fire and lightning launched an attack simultaneously.
"General Lightning · Discharge."
"General Flame · Great Eruption!"
The violent lightning, carrying thunder at its core, directly struck the nose of the three-headed dog's left head. Amidst the fierce explosion, another painful whimper was emitted.
With two heads thwarted, it still didn't stop the three-headed dog's right head from launching an offensive, opening its mouth and biting fiercely at Shi Nuo.
Just as Shi Nuo was about to rely on his Iai defense to withstand the blow, a golden-yellow figure Teleported next to the right head and punched it fiercely.
"Lightning Light Speed Fist!"