Chapter 275 - Instinct
As expected, Krune and Feifei took around a week to arrive at the Elemental Sect in the Etinol Planet. Once there, they were guided to a field where all the other cultivators and demon beasts were waiting.
Krune didn't bring Dilo this time since no Soul Forging Realm and above could enter the Elemental Path anyway. So they left him back since he was still in the middle of the creation of his own domain.
Krune looked at the time and commented.
"It seems like we have to wait one more day before the Elemental Path opens. Still, I didn't expect to see so many Core Formation Realm cultivators and demon beasts as well."
Feifei nodded.
"Indeed. There was nothing in the records probably because the ones who reported felt like it wasn't worth the time to talk about them. This is, after all, a mission made for the Divine Soul Realm level."
While Feifei and Krune were discussing what they should do, a female cultivator approached them to talk. Or better, she wanted to speak with Feifei only.
"Hello there! Are you perhaps looking for a group to join?"
Feifei looked at Krune, and they nodded at each other. Krune and Feifei were already expecting that Krune would be ignored because of his Core Formation Realm cultivation. They then agreed that Feifei would be the one doing the talk this time around.
"Indeed. My friend and I are here to grab a few Elemental Flowers. We are planning to use them for Law comprehension."
The other part thought that Krune and Feifei were talking about using it in the future, so she didn't mind it.
"That's perfect. My name is Marshine Xarain, I'm a 3rd Stage Divine Soul Realm Female Cultivator from Daiona Planet in the Kraven Solar System."
Feifei and Krune then introduced themselves as well.
"I'm Wulia Feier, 1st Stage Divine Soul Realm from Riren Planet in the Rimeria Solar System."
Krune did the same, it's just that he decided to use Jolk's name and appearance from before.
"I'm Jolk, 9th-"
Marshine cut Krune in the middle of his introduction.
"Oh, right. There is no need for you to do that, I'm only interested in your friend here. Anyone below the Divine Soul Realm will be of little help anyway."
She then looked at Feifei, or better, Feier, and said.
"I'm organizing a group to enter the Elemental Path to collect Elemental Flowers. So far, I have gathered another three Divine Soul Realm members. We are all between the 2nd and 4th Stages. So how about that, would you like to join?"
Feifei then said.
"I would not mind taking a look at your group, but my friend Jolk here has to come with me."
Marshine sighed and then said.
"I don't mind if you are bringing him together, but you will have to share your spoils with him. Are you okay with that?"
Feifei then nodded. Marshine didn't know, but those two were almost laughing at that situation. Krune's actual combat power would have no problem to cope with a 3rd Stage Divine Soul Realm. If he goes back to his Wisp Form, even an average 4th Stage probably wouldn't be his match. The same could be said for Feifei as well. As long as she uses her Destiny Major Core, fighting an average 4th stage wouldn't be a problem at all.
If anything, this situation played very well in their favor. Krune and Feifei know that there is nothing better than being underestimated. Especially in Krune's case.
Feifei and Krune followed Marshine to a corner were the other three members were waiting. Even though they were in their human forms, Krune and Feifei could tell that two of them were Demon Beasts through their auras.
Marshine then introduced everyone.
"This man here is a Human Cultivator just like me, Filio Humme."
Filio looked quite old and had a big jug of wine on his hand. He took a huge sip and then greeted Feifei and Krune.
"Hey there. I'm a Divine Soul Realm cultivator at the 2nd Stage. Let's get well together."
Marshine continued.
"As for those two here, they are known as the black brothers. Or at least, that's what they told me when they arrived here. They are both demon beasts from the Krakat Race. A specie of cougar with extreme sharp instincts."
The older brother laughed and said.
"Haha! Our race is indeed known for having sharp instincts. Still, if we are talking about talent, then I pale in comparison to my younger brother here in this area. Anyway, I'm a Divine Soul Realm Demon Beast at the 4th Stage. You can call me Tinnian."
He looked at Krune, who was beside Feifei and then asked.
"Why do we have a Core Formation Realm here? It couldn't be th-"
Just as Tinnio was about to continue talking, his younger brother stopped him with one of his hands.
The younger Krakat Cougar then stood up and walked to Krune. He then started to walk around him as if he was measuring Krune from top to bottom. Everyone was puzzled about that behavior. But there was one exception, his older brother. He knew his younger brother as well as the back of his own hand, so immediately understood what that meant.
The younger brother then started to laugh out loud.
"Hahahaha! Brother, this guy is good, very, very good. If I'm not wrong, any average 1st or 2nd Stage Divine Soul Realm cultivator would be just courting death if they messed with him. No, perhaps even a 3rd stage wouldn't have much of a chance either. Hahahaha!"
Krune and Feifei were taken aback by those words, just how does he know about that?
Marshine and Filio also looked at Krune but felt like it was a joke.
Tinnian stood up and asked.
"Rarol, are you sure about that?"
Roral was the name of the younger Krakat Cougar.
"Hahaha! Have you ever seen my instinct fail me in our over 50 years of life? This guy is strong, really strong. The girl beside him isn't bad either, she definitely can fight brother on equal stands. But this Core Formation guy is the real deal. I've never felt so much danger from a demon beast of the same level as me, let alone someone in his Realm. Still, here I am, and a monster just appeared in front of me."
Rarol extended his hand to greet Krune.
"Hey there, my name is Rarol, a 2nd Stage Divine Soul Realm Krakat Cougar. I'm looking forward to seeing what you can do."
Krune scratched the back of his head and sighed. He then extended his hand and shook hands with Rarol.
"You are also good, I didn't expect that someone's instinct could reach this level. I'm impressed. My name is Jolk, a 9th Stage Core Formation Realm demon beast. As for my race, let's keep it a secret for now."
Rarol didn't mind it at all and then proceeded to greet Feifei as well.
"Well, you heard it just now, I'm Rarol."
Feifei also shook hands with him while showing a smile.
"Wulia Feier, a Human Cultivator. Jolk is a close friend of mine."
Tinnian trusts his younger brother instinct to the point that he wouldn't mind trusting his life to it. He then came forward and also greeted Krune and Feifei.
"Sorry for my earlier behavior. It's not that I have anything against Core Formation Realm demon beasts, it's just that I don't want our group level to drop. We are here for those flowers, so the stronger our group is, the more of them we will get. It's simple as that."
Krune didn't mind at all. In fact, he noticed it from the very start and expected for it to happen. He just wasn't expecting someone like Rarol to even exist. He wasn't joking when he said he was impressed that someone's instinct could reach such a level. Well, that is considering that Rarol is telling the truth when he says it is just instinct. But that was also good.
Krune then sent a Divine Sense Message to Feifei.
"If that was really instinct, then he is terrifying! What do you think, should we join this one?"
Feifei nodded and pondered a bit.
"We might not have the advantage of being underestimated anymore, but it is not necessarily a bad thing. Although I can't see much, I can at least see in the Destiny Energy that we can more or less trust those two Cougar Brothers. Of course, that is as long as extreme benefits are not included. I'm trying to see what will happen in the Elemental Path. Still, the level of this Dimensional Realm is too high, I can't see anything inside at all."
Krune understood.
"So that's why you are trying to check their destiny energy before we enter. Once inside, it will not be as reliable, is it? In that case, what about the other two?"
Feifei confirmed.
"You are right. As for Marshine, I can see that she is quite the greedy one, but she is far from being able to pose a real threat to us. In Filio's case, all I can tell is that he is a mystery. It is as if his destiny energy is always moving into other possibilities. Simply put, it is as if a future is never fixed for him."
Krune was taken aback.
"Is that possible?"
Feifei nodded and continued.
"It's not that rare. It just means that this guy is always thinking about several possibilities at every moment. But from the options that I can see, none of them have anything to do with us directly. I guess it would be a good idea to follow this group."
Krune agreed with Feifei and let her do the talk as they combined.
"Very well, we will join your group. Let's get well together."
Marshine felt a little helpless, she called Feifei over precisely because she was only at the 1st Stage of the Divine Soul Realm. She isn't sure if she should trust Rarol's judgment, but if he is right about what he said, she won't be able to take any advantage from her or Krune.
Still, she was the one who invited Feifei over, so she could only put on a fake smile and say.
"Well then, welcome to the group, Feier, Jolk."