Cultivation Online novel Chapter 1837

After consuming the Golden Spirit Pill, Yuan wasted no time and left home, making his way to his new training area—the Hunting Grounds, where disciples go to hunt magical beasts.

The Hunting Grounds was located about half an hour away from the residential area. While the surroundings were dense with trees and had the appearance of untamed wilderness, Yuan was still very much within the sect’s boundaries.

As he reached the entrance of the Hunting Grounds, Yuan was stopped by the sect elder guarding it.

"Hold it right there. You’re only a second-level Spirit Apprentice. The weakest magical beast you can find in the Hunting Grounds is at the fifth level. You should come back once you increase your cultivation some more," the sect elder warned Yuan.

"I am aware of my lack of cultivation, but I still wish to enter the Hunting Grounds right now," Yuan said with a stern expression on his face.

The sect elder narrowed his eyes and said, "What’s the rush? You look like you became a disciple only very recently. You are almost guaranteed to die if you enter the Hunting Grounds in your current state."

"I may not look like it, but I actually have a lot of experience with magical beasts. I’ll be fine as long as I am extra careful. If I die, then so be it. It just means I wasn’t fated to live long."

"..."

After a brief silence, the sect elder stepped aside, his expression tense as he lowered his head without uttering another word. It was as though he was trying to erase Yuan’s presence from his mind, pretending that Yuan no longer existed in his world.

"Thank you," Yuan said as he walked past the sect elder and into the Hunting Grounds.

As Yuan stepped into the Hunting Grounds, the atmosphere shifted dramatically, almost as if he had crossed into another world. The air was thick with the scent of blood and the presence of wild beasts, an overwhelming mix that assaulted his senses. As he ventured deeper, the growls, roars, and movements of creatures echoed from every direction.

Most disciples stepping into the Hunting Grounds for the first time would tremble in fear, their nerves betraying their unease. Even those who managed to suppress their trembling couldn’t escape the sinking feeling in their stomachs. Yet, Yuan moved through the terrain with complete tranquility, his face showing no trace of fear or discomfort, as if he were merely enjoying a casual stroll in a park.

It didn’t take long for Yuan to encounter his first magical beast—a four-legged creature that resembled a pig. However, its appearance was far from ordinary. Its skin was a deep crimson red, and patches of black scales covered its rotund body, giving it an almost armored look.

Yuan tightened his grip on his Spirit-grade sword, his eyes fixed on the magical beast. He remained still and focused, his body poised to react as he patiently waited for the creature to make the first move.