Chapter 197: Battle Roar

The next day.

The group headed out of the city once more, traversing mountains and playing in the waters.

Despite being near the heartland and that the Firecloud Sect had developed the area for over two thousand years according to estimations, many places still maintained their natural ecology. The mountains outside Red Pillar City undulated, and marshes and wetlands were spread throughout.

Not long after leaving Red Pillar City.

The originally paved main road had completely turned into a mud path.

Due to recent rain in the past few days, the entire way was littered with "mud ponds" of various sizes, coupled with the rotten muck's foul smell and dense weeds on both sides, nearly making it impossible to set foot.

Of course, for the lofty cultivators, it was just a bit unsightly.

"Look, there are so many birds!" Zhang Shuniang exclaimed excitedly.

"It looks like there's a lake ahead!" Zhou Hong also showed a young girl's demeanor, saying with excitement.