Along the journey, Luo Xiang also pondered how to rapidly increase his cultivation. If he relied on ordinary resources, reaching the realm of a God would certainly take an extremely long time—and his ambition for revenge would be delayed far too much.Unwilling to give up, especially since his dantian had already recovered, Luo Xiang continued moving toward the Demonic Forest. Previously, he had only explored the outer regions, where he merely encountered Rank One and Rank Two demonic beasts.While resting briefly to recover his Qi, Luo Xiang suddenly heard the sharp clang of swords ringing through the air.A look of surprise appeared on his face. Before resting, he had not sensed a single trace of life in the surrounding area.“Who would be fighting under the blazing sun?”Swuuush!Curious, Luo Xiang activated his light body technique once more. Upon reaching the battlefield, he saw five young women engaged in combat with a group of bandits. Uninterested in meddling with their affairs

As the dust settled, the five-headed tiger shook its body a few times.It appeared completely unaffected by Luo Xiang’s attack. Without hesitation, Luo Xiang began moving in a zigzag pattern again, attempting to confuse the beast’s aim.Swoooosh!The tiger roared, spewing flames wildly and setting fire to the trees around Luo Xiang. The devastation irritated him slightly."Your game is boring... Let’s end our grudge here and now!"Swuuuush!Luo Xiang leaped onto the last remaining intact tree. From that perch, he launched himself into the air and unleashed his technique."Sky-Splitting Sword Slash!"Swuuush!A streak of sword energy shot out at blinding speed. The tiger responded with another blast of fire, but it was in vain. The sword energy pierced through the flames and struck true, slicing the five-headed tiger clean in two.Slaaaash! Booom!After slaying the beast, Luo Xiang calmly retrieved the soul pearl of the third-grade demonic beast. Walking forward without a hint of urgen

"Do you have a plan?" Bai asked while striking at the Wolf King before him.Luo Xiang nodded. "How long can you hold it off?""Maybe five minutes...""Good. I’ll prepare a barrage of attacks within the next five minutes... I hope you can hold on!"Swuuush!Luo Xiang retreated, keeping his distance from the battle. Without wasting time, the sword in his hand began to move, forming a sequence of formation seals.He didn’t stop at just one—Luo Xiang created three different sword seals. He poured every ounce of energy he had into them, hoping they would be enough to kill the Wolf King.Three minutes passed, and Bai was already struggling to hold the beast back."Just one more seal!"Swuuung! Swuuung! Swuuung!Finally, the seals were completed—each pulsing with a powerful sword aura. Not only that, but each seal was also cloaked in the Sky-Devouring Flame, emanating the essence of heavenly fire."Wrath of the Sword Soul!""Soul-Crushing Blade!""Sword Domain!""Activate!"One by one, the s

“Even though I must keep the Sky-Devouring Flame hidden… in a situation like this, how can I just stand by?” Luo Xiang muttered.Swoooosh!The Sky-Devouring Flame ignited in Luo Xiang’s hand. Channeling his soul consciousness, he began to treat the strange virus with utmost focus.The heat flowed steadily from his palm into Shi Yan’s infected arm. Yet, rather than pain, she felt a soothing warmth—comforting and indescribable.Both Hong Ye and Hong Yue raised their eyebrows in surprise upon seeing the flame.“Grandfather, do you know what kind of flame Xiang is using?” Hong Yue sent via spiritual telepathy.“No… but from the aura, I suspect it’s a Heavenly Flame—an extremely rare one,” Hong Ye replied. If it were an ordinary fire, it would never be able to cleanse such a complex virus so easily.Meanwhile, Bai had caught a glimpse of the mysterious flame. As he tried to recall where he’d seen it before, the memory came rushing back.“T-That flame… Didn’t it once plunge the Sky Continen

“I-I’m… afraid of the dark!” Hong Yi stammered, her face showing clear fear, as if she couldn’t bear to be alone in such a place.“If you don’t change, your soul will remain dark—just like this place,” Luo Xiang replied calmly.Traumatized from being abandoned in darkness before, Hong Yi broke down in tears before Luo Xiang.“Who… who are you really?!”“You don’t need to know for now… If you’re willing to follow me, you’ll learn the truth in time.”Though his words were cryptic, Hong Yi nodded quietly.“It wouldn’t be wrong for me to take her as my disciple,” Luo Xiang thought. “She’s a true genius—able to create something new from what she has...”“Do you want to become my disciple?”“B-but… we’re nearly the same age…” Hong Yi hesitated, feeling unsure.Swuuush!A golden light entered Hong Yi’s soul. Within moments, Luo Xiang bestowed upon her a technique to suppress her poison body, as well as numerous powerful sword techniques.“If you don’t want to call me Master, then consider th