Given Luo Feng's physical constitution, he couldn't withstand attacks from level 5 wild creatures directly.
He had no choice but to rely on the Black Tortoise's protective shield for defense.
At this moment, he couldn't afford to worry too much, only hoping the Black Tortoise wouldn't encounter any issues.
Otherwise, Luo Feng truly had no means to assist it.
With this thought, Luo Feng addressed the Black Tortoise: "Whatever you do, don't eat anything here. Also, try not to inhale the red mist into your system. If you get agitated, I won't be able to find another Black Tortoise your size to help you."
Hearing this, the Black Tortoise nodded in understanding. It could comprehend Luo Feng's words perfectly well. Moreover, as a Divine Beast, handling such minor matters was hardly a challenge for it.
Seeing this, Luo Feng hesitated no longer and climbed onto the Black Tortoise's back. With Luo Feng and the Black Tortoise's assistance, Tang Xuewei and the Merfolk Queen also made their way up.
The Black Tortoise was now so massive that ordinary people couldn't possibly climb onto it. Luo Feng could simply fly up, while Tang Xuewei and the Merfolk Queen ascended via an ice staircase conjured by the Black Tortoise.
"Let's move out," Luo Feng commanded once all three were securely on the Black Tortoise's back.
Time passed swiftly.
About ten minutes later.
Luo Feng's group had approached the vicinity of the Crimson Tree. They could see various creatures gradually appearing around them, none below level 4.
The Black Tortoise's presence immediately drew the attention of these creatures. When they noticed the humans on its back, they grew wary. These creatures held no goodwill toward humans—one might even say humans were their common enemy.
Some of the surrounding creatures began converging toward Luo Feng's group, seemingly intent on testing his strength. However, they remained cautious, not daring to charge recklessly. The appearance of such a massive turtle warranted prudence—if it proved powerful, any creature that attacked would be doomed.
Among these creatures, a level 4 tiger was slowly retreating. Within this tiger's body was none other than Xiao Huo Huo.
Internally, Xiao Huo Huo was already cursing his luck. He couldn't fathom why he kept running into Luo Feng wherever he went. Had Luo Feng planted a tracker on him?
Moreover, judging by Luo Feng's current state, his strength had undoubtedly increased yet again. Especially that enormous turtle beneath him—or more accurately, the Black Tortoise. In just a few days, it had grown to a diameter of 25 meters. What had it been eating to grow so terrifyingly fast?
At this moment, he spoke in his mind: "Master, we've encountered Shura again. What should we do this time? Given the situation, Shura seems determined. Obtaining the Soul Spirit Fruit just became even more difficult."
"Disciple, this was actually within my expectations.
I had already thought of a way to deal with such a situation long ago.
Right now, you have no means to confront Shura in terms of strength.
However, Shura's enemies are not us.
They are these beasts and the Crimson Specters.
No matter how powerful Shura is, he cannot withstand the simultaneous attacks of so many level 5 beasts.
Faced with these creatures, he will likely retreat very soon.
If he delays even slightly, his life might very well end here.
This is also why I had you enter this place in your current form.
The creatures here are extremely hostile toward humans.
We don't need to do anything now—just sit back and enjoy the show.
Let's hope Shura doesn't die too easily."
Meanwhile, the two level 5 creatures perched on the great tree grew visibly agitated at Luo Feng's appearance.
These two level 5 monsters were none other than the Waspdog King and the Tiger-Headed Eagle.
Not long ago, they had just engaged in battle with Luo Feng.
Their memories of Luo Feng and his Giant Turtle were still fresh.
But what left the deepest impression on them was how Luo Feng had turned them both into dogs.
For them, this was nothing short of an unbearable humiliation.
Now, both of them glared at Luo Feng with fury in their eyes.
Yet they merely watched from a distance, with no intention of attacking him directly.
If they were to be turned into dogs again under these circumstances, the consequences would be dire.
It wouldn't just be a matter of losing face.
With so many level 5 beasts and Crimson Specters around, these creatures might very well turn on them.
The animals here were far from a harmonious family.
Thus, the two of them decided to wait and observe. If other creatures could kill Luo Feng, that would be ideal.
Su Yunxi, who had transformed into a Little Eagle-headed Owl, breathed a small sigh of relief when she saw that the two level 5 beasts had no intention of attacking Luo Feng.
By now, she had even begun to worry for Luo Feng's safety.
With so many level 5 beasts and Crimson Specters around, would he be able to hold his ground?
Previously, Luo Feng had struggled against just two level 5 beasts—what about now?
She had already started thinking: if Luo Feng were to falter later, could she persuade the Great Eagle-headed Owl to intervene and help him?
After all, Luo Feng had helped her before—she couldn't just stand by and watch him die.
At this moment, Luo Feng, standing atop the Black Tortoise's back, paid no mind to the approaching beasts.
For now, the creatures closing in were only level 4.
There was nothing to worry about.
Without Luo Feng needing to say a word, a surge of frost emanated from the Black Tortoise's body.
With the Black Tortoise at its center, the icy mist spread outward in all directions.
In an instant, the area within dozens of meters around the Black Tortoise was plunged into a frozen wasteland.
A level 4 wolf at the forefront made contact with the Freezing effect—
and in the blink of an eye, the ice spread from its limbs to its entire body.
Within moments, the level 4 wolf had been transformed into an Ice Sculpture.
The surrounding animals, witnessing this, were immediately terrified into keeping their distance.
They slowly retreated, returning to their original positions.
These level 4 creatures stood no chance against the Giant Turtle—there was no point in throwing their lives away.
This required the intervention of level 5 beasts.
These level 5 beasts had been observing everything that happened here all along.
They also wanted to assess the strength of the newcomers.
If the intruders were weak, they could kill Luo Feng and the other humans.
But if they were strong, these level 5 monsters would have to carefully reconsider their options.