Author: M_W Cancer 

Proofreader: M_W Miss Fierce 

Because of the snow, Leo and the others took a bit more of time than expected to finally reach the northwest, specifically an hour. If the weather right now was still a thunderstorm and not a snowstorm, then it would have definitely only taken them half an hour to arrive at their destination.

"It is time for the third obstacle," Leo informed Elmont and Osborne, which the two nodded in understanding with a solemn expression on their faces. 

The first obstacle thrown by the hosts was considered very easy as it was merely a thunderstorm. Though lightning would occasionally land on the ground, it still didn't hit anyone, or rather none of them was intended to hit anyone from the start. The main challenge at that time was only the rain, which causes everyone to slow down.

Soon following after that, the snowstorm, which not only causes everyone to slow down, but also makes them experience cold, frostbite, and hinder their eyesight. 

Analyzing those two obstacles closely, one could easily deduce that every time an obstacle is thrown by the hosts, the next obstacles following after that would increasingly get harder. 

Following such thought process; as time continues, the obstacles appearing would undoubtedly become extremely difficult for all the players to handle, which would definitely cause a lot of trouble to all of them, or worst-case scenario, cause them to get eliminated in the Survival Games. 

Eventually, the players would not only have to worry about other players anymore but also the obstacles thrown by the hosts, just like what was mentioned earlier ago.

As expected, Princess Tifa and Princess Tila began talking about the next obstacle.

"An hour has already passed. And disappointingly, there were only two players that got eliminated after all this time," Princess Tifa pouted.

"What's even worst is, it wasn't because of the obstacle that we have thrown, but rather due to other players who caught them into a trap that they have set and ambushed them," Princess Tila shook her head in regret.

"Exactly! And that makes me very annoyed! How dare they not get eliminated through our obstacles?! Don't they know how great of an honor that is to get eliminated through the two Princesses of the Emerald Tree Kingdom? Even some male members of the Noble Households would want to receive pain from us, let alone people with low status like the majority of participants in the Emerald Elven Battle Competition," Princess Tifa arrogantly and proudly expressed with her arms crossed between her breast.

Hearing Princess Tifa and Princess Tila's words, the crowd immediately started berating the remaining twenty-three players... or more like encouraging them to get eliminated, especially those people with inner masochist character. Though the majority of the people merely joined in for the fun. 

"I agree! They should not try to resist and let themselves suffer pain from the two treasure flowers of the Emerald Tree Kingdom!"

"How I envy them for having such a chance to receive pain from Princess Tifa and Princess Tila!"

"Spank me, Princess Tifa and Princess Tila!"

"Me too!"

"Me three!"

After listening to the crowd for a bit and feeling a bit disgusted by them, Princess Tila then said, "Perhaps they simply want us to spank them harder?"

"Spank them harder?" Princess Tifa's eyes suddenly lit up brightly.

"Without further ado, let's reveal the third obstacle!" Princess Tila said as she turned to look at Princess Tila and motioned her hand to let her do the honors. 

"Monkey Attack!" Princess Tifa announced.

In the next moment, numerous holes suddenly started appearing all over the map. Subsequently, tall black figures could be seen climbing out from them.

Not long after, the black figures climbing out of the holes finally revealed themselves to be Magical Beasts. To be more precise, they were Vine-arm Chimpanzee. 

Just like what the name Vine-arm Chimpanzee suggests, they are Magical Beasts primates that have arms made out of vines. They could use their arms to stretch like vines and grab the branches far from their reach, and swing themselves in order to reach the location that they want. Aside from that, they could also use their arms to attack their prey from afar and safe enough distance. 

Fortunately, these Vine-arm Chimpanzees are merely No-Star level Magical Beasts. Otherwise, they would no doubt pose a lot of threat to all remaining players in the Survival Games. Though they were still strong nonetheless. If one is careless, then it would surely result in something dangerous for any players, especially considering the fact that there is only one cultivation level gap between the Vine-arm Chimpanzee and the players. 

Meanwhile, Leo and the others had already stepped a few meters to their rear as they saw a hole suddenly appearing in front of them. 

Unlike other players, they are already aware of what Princess Tifa and Princess Tila had announced for the third obstacle. Therefore, they already knew what is coming for them right now. 

"Everyone, climb the trees!" Leo quickly informed Elmont and Osborne. It has long already been proven through the latter parts of their journey to the northwest that jumping from one tree to another is a lot faster compared to traveling on the ground, which means to say that they could also use it to escape from this place faster.

Elmont and Osborne immediately understood what Leo meant. Hence, they swiftly run towards the nearby tree beside them and started climbing up.

Unfortunately, however, because of the thunderstorm and snowstorm, it resulted in trees becoming really difficult to climb. The main reason for that is because there are certain parts of the trees that are covered in ice right now. This wasn't strange as this was clearly the outcome of the trees still drenched from the rain and then immediately being exposed to a snowstorm. 

If they really want to climb up the trees and reach the top, then they would have to break the portions covered in ice, which would cause them to be slightly delayed. In spite of that, such a delay is already considered very dangerous for them as it wouldn't take long for the Vine-arm Chimpanzees to climb out from their hole. In addition to that, they are monkeys, therefore they are naturally good at climbing trees. And not only that, they have vine-like arms that they could use to easily reach them from the top and pull them back down to the ground.