A giant door made of stone appeared in the sky. It was ancient and covered in runes.
"The Mystic Realm will be open for seven days," the host shouted. "Inside, you will find spirit herbs, monster cores, and ancient relics. Whoever collects the most 'Star Points' will be the winner! You can fight, you can cooperate, but life and death are... up to fate! Enter now!"
With a wave of his hand, the giant stone door rumbled open. A dazzling white light shot out, pulling everyone in.
"Whoosh!"
Anthony felt his body being lightened by a strong force. He grabbed Yan Zhuo's hand to prevent her from getting separated.
"Hold on tight! The teleportation is random!"
"Master, where will we end up?" Anthony asked mentally.
"Don't worry. The formation inside is old, but I still remember the layout. We will definitely land in a good spot."
After a moment of spinning, Anthony's feet touched solid ground. He opened his eyes and looked around.
They were in a dense, primeval forest. The trees were so tall they blocked out the sun. The air was filled with a thick, sweet scent of flowers and soil.
"Anthony! We are here!" Yan Zhuo looked around excitedly. "It's so quiet here. But... I feel like there are many eyes watching us."
"Your intuition is sharp," Anthony smiled. "This is the Wild Lands inside the Realm. The monsters here are at least Level 3 or higher. They are much stronger than the ones outside."
Just as he finished speaking, a low growl sounded from the bushes.
Roarrr!
A huge Tiger with stripes of lightning leaped out. It was a Thunder Roc Tiger, a monster known for its speed and electric claws.
"Be careful!" Yan Zhuo immediately ignited her flames.
But Anthony raised his hand to stop her. "No need. Watch me test my new strength."
Anthony stepped forward, facing the roaring tiger. He didn't draw a weapon. He just stood there, his aura slowly rising.
"Come on," Anthony beckoned with his finger. "Show me what you got."
The tiger was enraged by the provocation. It pounced, its claws glowing with purple electricity, aiming to tear Anthony apart.
"Hmph."
Anthony's figure blurred. He didn't use any fancy skill. He simply sidestepped with incredible speed, appearing beside the tiger's head.
Bang!
He struck out with his palm, hitting the tiger directly on the forehead. The force was precise and heavy, containing the concept of 'Collapsing Mountain'.
Thud!
The massive tiger didn't even make a sound. It fell flat on the ground, knocked out instantly.
"Wow! One hit?" Yan Zhuo ran over, amazed. "Anthony, your control over power is getting scarier and scarier!"
"I just used the right amount of force," Anthony wiped his hand casually. "And look, we got our first points."
A small glowing bead floated out from the tiger's body and entered Anthony's hand. It was a Star Point.
"Let's go deeper," Anthony said, his eyes shining. "I sense a lot of good things waiting for us ahead."