CHAPTER 350: CHAPTER 350: EXPECTATIONS

Looking at this small yet determined boy, Chu Miao smiled.

"Xiao Ji, how do you feel? Do you feel very strong?" Chu Miao asked teasingly.

Who would have thought that the child would take the question seriously.

"Yes, I am very powerful now. I can protect big sister in the future." Zhao Ji replied in a serious manner that resembled that of an adult.

"That’s good to know. But don’t be content with where you are and don’t be arrogant. You have to keep working harder. Do you understand?" Chu Miao felt that it was best to caution the child first lest he becomes arrogant because of some small success, and which could ruin his talent.

"I know big sister. I will work harder so that I can protect you and mommy." The child was very straightforward, which made Chu Miao like him even more.

Thus, she moved her hand to her back and pulled out a long dagger she had under her shirt.

Well, technically, the dagger was part of her spoils of war from ancient times and had been in the soul ring. She just used her clothes as a cover to take it out.

It was a sharp and sturdy dagger forged from the best iron and carved with a few runes to make it even stronger.

She presented the dagger to Zhao Ji as a reward for his hard work.

"Take this and use it as a weapon to kill zombies and other enemies. It is sharp though and you must keep it carefully.

Also don’t play with it so that it doesn’t hurt you.

You should also remember that a weapon is personal and should not be shared or lost. Do you understand?" Chu Miao really liked this diligent bot very much.

Many people way older than him didn’t even advance as much as he did.

"I know, big sister, don’t worry about me." Zhao Ji said in a childish voice.

"Okay then, go to your dad." Chu Miao instructed before looking around to see who had qualified to enter the ancient battlefield and was surprised by the number.

Before these people started cultivating in this spot, there were only Chu Miao and Ye Xuan qualified to enter the ancient battlefield. However, after only a short while, the number had expanded a lot.

Apart from Chu Miao and Ye Xuan, Chu Hao, Lei Ying, Gu Fan, Murong Yi, Qi Long, Pei Ming, Jing Xian, Li Kian, and his brother Li Han had qualified.

In Ye Xuan’s elite squad, only the silly and playful Li Kun had not managed to breakthrough in time, but even he wasn’t far.

The others had also entered the true path of cultivation as the person with the worst talent had managed to advance to the third level of Qi refinement.

"Those who have advanced to the foundation establishment realm stay behind and those who haven’t, follow general Chu and go back home.

There are tasks waiting for you and a lot to do." Chu Miao was a straightforward person so her message was blunt.

But everyone understood and those who had not advanced started walking out of the barrier Chu Miao had created to keep away wild animals and any potential dangers while they cultivated.

After everyone had left, she turned to address those who had remained.

She could see that all these people had indeed advanced.

"This is an ancient battlefield and it’s about to open. Once it does, everyone should hurry up inside because we don’t know how long the entrance will remain open.

Remember that the place inside might be dangerous, so be alert and no matter how it looks, don’t let your guard down.

I don’t want to come out without everyone, so, please be careful.

Also, be careful of what you might encounter or take from the battlefield. It might be a blessing or a curse.

This place used to be an arena used for dueling purposes by gods or rather immortals.

However, the last war that took place there was between the immortals and demons and some dirty things might still be in there.

So, be very careful and don’t take random things.

Also, some of the will of the ancient gods who died there might still have the power to hurt you, so be careful." Chu Miao was worried that these humans who only got introduced to cultivation might really die in the ancient battlefield, so she was being thorough.

"Okay sweetheart, they understand. It’s about to open. Come let’s go." Ye Xuan felt sorry for his girlfriend because she was worrying so much about everyone and not even taking the time to think about what she would do.

Of course he didn’t know that this wasn’t Chu Miao’s first time entering a secret realm. However, it was definitely her first time entering the ancient battlefield.

"I know that I shouldn’t worry so much but I can’t help it. I don’t want anything to go wrong on our first training escapade." She was indeed nervous about this. She didn’t want to go back home with half the team simply because she failed to give them clear instructions.

"Bunny, you don’t have to worry so much, everyone here is an adult and they can take care of themselves.

Also, don’t forget that most of them are soldiers and more perceptive to danger than normal people. So, they won’t die so easily even if they get hurt." Chu Hao was conflicted seeing his younger sister taking in such a heavy responsibility.

He knew that it was necessary because of the burden of that prophecy, but she was still so young after all. He didn’t want her to mature so much so early.

"I guess that’s all I can do. We don’t know what to expect when we enter this place so everyone better be alert and don’t move Al ne if possible.

I know we can’t move together as a group throughout, but we can at least move in twos or threes " Chu Miao said with a sigh.