A Week LaterYuan Bei's hunt came to a halt due to the dwindling population of demonic beasts in the outer region of the Forbidden Forest. “Perhaps it’s not good to be too greedy,” he thought to himself as he decided to leave behind the remaining second- and third-tier demonic beasts.His target had shifted—he no longer sought pearls from these beasts because he now needed stronger ones to advance his cultivation. Using the Thousand Phantom Steps technique, Yuan Bei ventured into the inner region. Stopping in his tracks, he sensed a strong fluctuation of energy emanating from a fierce battle nearby.“A fifth-tier demonic beast? Fascinating. To create such a powerful Qi fluctuation, its strength must be on par with the Soul Core stage,” he muttered.Slowly and silently, Yuan Bei advanced toward the source of the Qi fluctuation, employing his Thousand Phantom Steps. Upon arriving, he hid behind a massive tree trunk, his eyes widening as he beheld two Blood-Eyed Tigers locked in an inte