Level 1 to Infinity: My Bloodline Is the Ultimate Cheat!

Chapter 144: Breakthrough

Chapter 144: Breakthrough

Celeste insisted that everyone get some rest while she stood watch alone. They all knew that if she slept, the Shadow Eater infection would worsen, so they didn't argue.

The night passed uneventfully. As dawn broke, she roused everyone to prepare for departure.

The mountain air was crisp and fresh in the early morning.

Ethan took a deep breath. Strangely enough, in both his lives, this was the first time he had ever camped out in the wild.

After a quick meal, Celeste checked their direction and led the way. At first, the journey was manageable, but after a few hours, the terrain became impassable. Vines and thorny undergrowth blocked the path, forcing Leo and Williams to take turns hacking through with machetes.

Even Victor, who had been keeping up without complaint, was drenched in sweat by noon.

Carrying a hundred-pound pack through rugged terrain was no joke. Even for three former elite soldiers, four years of civilian life had dulled their edge. Their training wasn't what it used to be.

Even Celeste, using air manipulation to lighten her steps, was reaching her limit—especially after pulling an all-nighter.

Yet Ethan, somehow, seemed completely unaffected. He didn't look exhausted like the rest of them. In fact, he seemed refreshed.