Lin Feng and the others dismounted, leaving their horses to drink water and graze freely by the riverbank.

Lin Feng, Wu Fa, and the seemingly delicate girl then rested on the grass by the riverside.

Gazing at the flowing water, everyone’s mood eased considerably.

"I wonder why that chubby old man hasn’t caught up yet. Could he have encountered assassins on the way?"

Seeing that the three of them had waited a long time without the Illusion Sound Pavilion’s chubby uncle joining them, Wu Fa anxiously asked Lin Feng.

Lin Feng calmly replied, "Don’t worry, he’ll catch up. There’s no sign of any Evil Clan presence around here."

However, while Lin Feng said this, he was also a bit uncertain. But remembering that the chubby uncle had fully regained his strength, further enhanced by the Bihua Spirit Pond Water, and considering his role as a Squad Leader of the Illusion Sound Pavilion, it seemed unlikely that he would encounter danger.

As they waited until noon, when the spiritual horses were tired from playing and the chubby uncle hadn’t arrived, it seemed something had held him up, or he had decided to leave the group on his own.

So, Lin Feng and the others decided to leave first, instructing Wu Fa to leave behind a thread of connection, hoping that if the chubby uncle found this place, he might catch up.

"Ahead, the mountains mark the territory of the giant wood treeman tribe. We just need a little time to find a safe place. Once we settle in the treeman’s dwelling, we can continue searching for the survivors of the Six Great Sects."

Wu Fa explained to Lin Feng with clarity. They traveled haphazardly without a fixed residence, potentially becoming targets for Desolate Realm assassins, leaving little chance to look for others. Going to the giant wood treeman tribe’s territory for protection seemed a great idea to find a sanctuary for the Six Great Sects.

Lin Feng nodded and then rode into the mountains.

Lin Feng and his companions arrived at a mountain surrounded by lush greenery, where the scenery was captivating.

Compared to human cities, this area was a whole different world.

Soon, Lin Feng reached a forest, revealing a vast area of land with tree trunks built into wooden houses resembling a tribe, reminiscent of Peace City’s camp Lin Feng built years ago.

Lin Feng and Wu Fa rode their spiritual horses to a campsite guarded by two leather-clad, spear-holding guards. They were tasked with protecting the giant wood treeman tribe from external disturbances. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Currently, only two hundred or so giant wood treemen survive, on the verge of extinction. A thousand years ago, a native tribe appeared here to protect the treemen, recognized in the Human Realm as the giant wood treeman tribe.

Simply put, they live and fight alongside the treemen, hence the tribe is named the giant wood treeman tribe.

Seeing two men and a woman approaching, a warrior painted with red on his face stepped forward, questioning Lin Feng:

"Who are you, and why have you come to our land?"

His tone was combative, leaving no room for negotiation.

Lin Feng couldn’t fathom why the treeman tribe was so inhospitable. After all, they had journeyed far and hoped to avoid being chased away.

Before Lin Feng could speak, the Phoenix Cliff disciple Su Liqian quickly intervened:

"Brother Luo Tuo, they are Righteous Path folk. The sects in the Human Realm are in peril; they have come seeking our protection. Please notify the Clan Leader to decide."

Upon hearing Su Liqian affectionately call the man "Brother Luo Tuo," Lin Feng and Wu Fa realized they knew each other.

Lin Feng originally wondered how to gain their help, but now it seemed nothing was needed but to enter and enjoy the hospitality safely guarded by the tribe warriors.

Lin Feng felt he’d found a treasure. He remarked to the girl, "It’s a surprise you’re part of this tribe."

"What, I don’t look like it?" Su Liqian teased Lin Feng.

Seeing Lin Feng bewildered, Su Liqian hastened to change the subject.

"Alright, let’s stop dawdling and follow me. That includes you too."

Su Liqian led Lin Feng and Wu Fa to her home within the treeman tribe. Unexpectedly, they found themselves amidst the tribe with ten thousand clansmen and two hundred treeman warriors. Here, Lin Feng discovered a secure place to establish his foundations while continuing the search for the dispersed of the Six Great Sects.

Speaking as they walked into the camp, which was the medium-size camp in the forest and Su Liqian’s home, Lin Feng began observing the distinctive architecture. The camp had large tents and two-story wooden houses.

Su Liqian brought Lin Feng and Wu Fa to a tall two-story house. They were already expected inside, and soon a group came out, orderly standing beside the door. Then, a white-haired, bearded man looking about fifty from a lifetime of tribe affairs emerged from inside.