"Impressive, to be able to exert his power from such a distance and suppress me in return, this strength, even if not of the same level as mine, isnât far off. Could it be a fellow traveler visiting me?"
"It seems to be a playful friend, actually mingling with our speciesâ ordinary children on this bridge challenge. Haha, if he wants to play, let him. Afterwards, Iâll just explain to my tribesmen that heâs just an elder from afar, otherwise those kidsâ mindsets might collapse."
The elder with white hair glanced faintly at the energy sense below and then sat cross-legged in silence, not intending to welcome the guest.
In his view, it was likely a strong one from the world of games. Of course, if this fellowâs strength was similar to his, it wouldnât necessarily be more carefree.
However, as the elder was thinking this visitor might be someone with similar strength, Jia Yan underneath had no such notion.
Since the brainwave power couldnât be fully unleashed, he had no idea of the elderâs position at this moment.
Nor did he know that this miraculous Grand Elder considered him to possess similar strength.
If Jia Yan knew, heâd surely be amazed, because the Grand Elderâs strength was practically legendary in this species. How could such a being regard his power as comparable?
If Jia Yan knew, heâd certainly glean some unique power dynamics in this world. Unfortunately, he was unaware at the moment.
Of course, he was bound to find out next.
"Jia Yan, youâre not from our species and originally are not qualified to enter our path challenge, but as our guest, with our status and position, inviting you is more than enough, so follow us."
Wu Peili and Luzhi led the way ahead, especially when approaching the massive bridge, they communicated with the bridge-guarding man.
So Jia Yan wasnât much obstructed and directly stepped onto the bridge made of tree vines.
"This bridge is extraordinary."
Looking at the colossal bridge surface from a high point, Jia Yan felt a mix of amazement and trepidation.
It wasnât due to the height or anything else, but he could see the vast workforce and power required to construct such a huge structure was unimaginable.
In truth, Jia Yan was still viewing matters with external rules. If he comprehended that this bridge was crafted by a group of small creatures as a simple bridge, he wouldnât be so shocked.
But naturally, at that moment, aside from the craftsmanshipâs complexity and respect for its creators, Jia Yan felt a surge of heroism towards the bridgeâs allure.
This bridge, called the Path Challenge Bridge, must have something unique about it, and he intended to really give it a try.
The moment Jia Yan set foot on the bridge, he suddenly felt a jolt.
It wasnât his body that jolted, but his heart.
"Huh? Why does this bridge have an invisible power that seems to affect my heart?"
Jia Yan was taken aback and glanced at Wu Peili and Luzhi around him, as well as the human-appearing beings further away.
Each of them had a similar feeling upon stepping on the bridge, all with solemn expressions.
"Turns out everyone feels it; could this be the so-called path challenge?"
This heart-influencing power seemed formidable enough that even Jia Yan couldnât fathom its principles.
But in reality, to Jia Yan, this power wasnât something to be feared.
Because his heart, since shortly after its creation, had always been his direction for mutation and enhancement.
So the moment the suppressive power made his heart tremble, it no longer had much effect. Unafraid, Jia Yan proceeded directly upward.
"As expected."
The elder in the sky calmly observed the scene below, unsurprised by it.
Because in his eyes, Jia Yan was of the same level, and such minor tactics naturally couldnât harm Jia Yan at all.
Of course, the Grand Elder also had confidence in his own power, because at a glance, the flying creature moving stealthily hadnât noticed him, implying a difference in power.
Coupled with his rich combat experience, even against beings of the same power level, he feared nothing.
As the Grand Elder calmly watched the scenes below, observing the outsider Jia Yan while also glancing at other tribesmen around.
Jia Yan gradually adapted to the power on the bridge.
"Is this the first challenge? Watch me overcome it."
Jia Yan moved his feet, his six legs advancing rapidly.
"Wow, Jia Yan is so fast."
The two human males and females behind him were stunned by Jia Yanâs speed almost instantly.
To them, unlike the Grand Elder who saw Jia Yan as more formidable, over the past few days, they regarded Jia Yan as a creature of similar strength.
Because Jia Yanâs external display was powerful, and from Wu Peili and Jia Yanâs brief encounter, if Jia Yan hadnât dodged quickly, he might have been in pieces now. So Wu Peili and Luzhi thought, even if Jia Yan was slightly stronger individually, he wasnât more formidable than them together.