Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely Chapter 1447 - 461: Entering the Plain, Blood Jade Pearl, and the Terrifying Sea of Romantic Flowers (Part 2)

Curiously, the trees within the Blood Miasma Zone appeared to be of a more conventional size when contrasted with those found outside. Their lengths were remarkably consistent, typically spanning 10 to 20 meters, with the thickest sections measuring about half a meter in diameter.

Ignoring the unsettling hue, the sheer scale of the trees in this zone conjured within Xia Hong a fleeting illusion of Earth's forests from his past existence.

"Different environments naturally give rise to varied flora; that is unremarkable. The significant point is that these trees can mature within the Blood Miasma Zone, suggesting they are no ordinary specimens. The area Cai Qiu has meticulously cleared already extends over 400 kilometers. Yesterday, near Zhenyuan Camp, not a single tree of this kind was observed..."

Xia Hong’s gaze shifted subtly as he observed the trees. Although a desire to investigate stirred within him, the sight of Fan Qinghu already assembling people nearby prompted him to suppress the urge and proceed towards the gathering.

Fan Qinghu had procured a Beast Skin Map Scroll and was now unfurling it before the assembled group. The upper portion of the scroll was clearly labeled 'Zone 21,' indicating their prior reconnaissance findings for this region.

According to the map, their overall progress in exploring Zone 21 stood at a mere fraction, less than 30%.

"Proceeding eight kilometers to the southwest lies a small hill adorned with Romantic Flowers. On our last expedition, Yun Wu and I personally witnessed three Copper Bone Corpse Demons actively roaming that hill. They are our objective this time. We have pre-determined our route. While this path bypasses the three Blood Cold Beast clans situated along the way, enhanced vigilance is paramount for everyone to avert unforeseen circumstances. Should we encounter lone Cold Beasts or minor Beast Tides, we may engage directly. However, if an entire clan is provoked, we shall disengage immediately without hesitation."

With his pronouncement concluded, Fan Qinghu grasped the Big Saber at his waist, signaled to the others, and then personally led the advance to the southwest.

What transpired next was notable: fifty cultivators at the Xianyang Level formed a neat line, following in his wake as they advanced with measured progress.

An expression of peculiar understanding flickered in Xia Hong’s eyes, though after a moment's contemplation, he swiftly grasped the underlying reason for this formation.

Upon entering the Blood Miasma Plain, all individuals at the Xianyang Level were compelled to maintain their full power to constantly fend off the miasma's intrusion. This necessity effectively transformed them into conspicuous beacons within the Miasma Area. A dispersed arrangement would undoubtedly attract formidable entities from uncharted territories.

"Cai Yunlan had mentioned to me that Cai Qiu's exploration of Zone 21 has been ongoing for two months. Even after such an extended period, they must maintain such extreme caution – is the danger truly so step-by-step? A Blood Cold Beast, if only I could have a glimpse..."

Hiss…

As if sensing Xia Hong’s musings, the Blood Miasma Plain responded. He had barely traversed two kilometers under Cai Yunlan’s guidance when, before his inner thoughts could fully form, a sharp, piercing serpentine cry echoed from the canopy to the left.

Hoo…

The instant the serpentine cry reverberated, six individuals detached from the group, their movements precise and controlled. They strategically surrounded the tree from all directions – front, back, left, right, and above. Without the slightest hesitation, they drew their weapons and launched an offensive towards the treetop where a vibrant scarlet Blood Python resided.

"A two-meter-long specimen, and in this outer region, an Advanced Cold Beast!"

With a total of 51 individuals present, Xia Hong could not claim with certainty to be the very first to perceive the Blood Python, but being among the initial five seemed probable. He was momentarily taken aback, observing the Blood Jasper hue of the relatively small python and its two-meter length.

Where were they now?

Having covered less than two kilometers, an Advanced Cold Beast had already appeared?

Roar…

The subsequent moment presented an astonishing spectacle.

The Blood Python, sensing its predicament of being encircled, unleashed an enraged roar. It contorted its body, suddenly expanding to a length of several dozen meters, precisely aligning with the serpentine form of an Advanced Cold Beast as depicted in Xia Hong’s mental image.

The Blood Python unleashed its cavernous maw, spewing forth a torrent of black smoke. This smoke instantly coalesced into a formidable blade of black smoke, extending dozens of meters in length, which it swung with ferocious power, directly impacting the four Xianyang Level cultivators who had formed the encirclement.

Chii…

The edge of the black smoke blade, cleaving through the dense, blood-hued miasma, carved visible fissures. It sliced through surrounding trees as if they were mere twigs, and upon striking the ground, created intense reverberations, gouging deep ravines into the earth.

"Blood Jade Xuan Snake. Its expelled black smoke is laced with potent poison; avoid direct contact. We are nearing their clan's territory. Lin Wu, conclude this swiftly."

"Affirmative, Sir!"

Responding to Fan Qinghu’s directive, the individual positioned at the apex gave their assent. Their Big Saber descended with formidable force, landing directly upon the uppermost part of the Xuan Snake’s head.As the sharp blade from the Xuan Snake’s maw was narrowly dodged, the four cultivators at the Xianyang Levels converged on the beast from four different angles. Almost in unison, they raised their weapons, driving them into the Xuan Snake’s form and pinning it firmly to the earth. "Ha..." *Crack!* Following this, an individual positioned below the Xuan Snake dealt a powerful blow to its tail with a massive axe. With the coordinated efforts of the four at the front, the serpent’s only remaining point of mobility was its head. *Roar...* The Xuan Snake violently thrashed its head, spewing black smoke from its mouth in a desperate attempt to ward off the descending Great Saber. However, given the formidable teamwork displayed by the five Xianyang Level cultivators, Lin Wu, wielding the Great Saber from above, was not about to grant it any opportunity. *Ka...* Lin Wu's base strength hovered around 15 Jun. This ultimate, sky-splitting swing amplified his power to nearly 20 Jun. The Blood Jade Xuan Snake’s head directly met the force of the blow, and its end unfolded precisely as anticipated.