In the Main Hall of the Heaven Sword Sect, the atmosphere suddenly grew tense. Mu Rong, an inner elder of the sect, had just received a report from the investigation team that had returned from the mountains. The team leader produced a small jade container and opened it, letting a wisp of purple Qi drift out.Mu Rong caught the Qi on his palm. He remained silent for a moment, his face slowly turning serious."Master," Shi Nian, who was standing beside him, asked curiously, "is that Qi special?""This is Purple Qi," Mu Rong answered softly. "The sect’s ancient texts only mention the name. It does not explain who the owner is or its origin." Mu Rong stared again at the Qi on his palm."However... the person who left this Qi was able to enter that place without destroying a single formation. That means... it is highly likely that they possess an understanding of ancient formations. Now, what about the results of the investigation?" Mu Rong asked, turning to the team leader."There is no

Qing Zilong continued to walk through the forest without pause. Only after the growls of the beast pack could no longer be heard did his pace begin to slow."Ukh..."He pressed his hand against his left side.The pain he had suppressed now surged sharply from his ribs to his back. His left arm felt numb and was difficult to move. Zilong leaned against the trunk of a large tree, catching his breath for a moment.‘It seems I pushed this body too hard.’He tried to move his left arm. Pain immediately shot through to his shoulder. His brow furrowed.‘This body is still too weak.’If he still possessed his former body, a beast like the Black Bear King wouldn’t even be worth unsheathing his sword for. But things were different now. Qing Zilong’s body had only recently recovered from three years of damaged meridians. His Dantian had indeed been re-forged, but his cultivation level remained far too low.Zilong closed his eyes for a moment.‘No need to rush. As long as my foundation remains so

Zilong smiled thinly. "So that's how it is. If the scent alone isn't enough... you just need a little insult."He turned back.HOOOAAARRR!!The Fang-Rock Ape pack gave chase instantly. The ground trembled. The trees shook. Zilong moved through the forest swiftly, but he did not run at full speed. Occasionally, he slowed his pace, allowing the pack to catch a glimpse of his silhouette, then picked up speed again.HOOOAAARRR!! The roar grew closer. Zilong glanced back briefly. "Almost there."The border of the Mist Fire Wolf territory came into view. He accelerated. As soon as he crossed into the wolf territory, Zilong made a sharp turn. His body leaped into a tree, and he suppressed his entire aura. A few seconds later...BOOOOM!! The Fang-Rock Ape pack burst into the territory.Auuuuuu!! Wolf howls rang out from all directions. HOOOAAARRR!! The ape pack retorted with thunderous roars. The two beast packs collided. Claws struck flesh. Fangs tore through skin. Small trees toppled under

In the suffocating silence, Zilong could feel the air before him splitting. The Wolf King no longer relied solely on speed; it was using air pressure to lock Zilong’s movements. Zilong closed his eyes for a moment—not out of fear, but to rely entirely on his hearing.‘Three steps to the right. No, that’s a feint.’Zilong stepped back diagonally. A sharp claw swiped right in front of his nose, cutting off a few strands of his hair. The Wolf King emerged from the mist, its body engulfed in raging flames."You’re too confident in your fire," Zilong sneered.He stomped his foot, sending dust and small rocks flying into the air. Using the chaos, Zilong leaped. He didn't aim for the chest or head, which were heavily guarded by fire, but targeted the beast’s slightly exposed hind leg.Qing Zilong’s sword spun, creating a thin, silver arc in the air.TANG!!The Wolf King’s claw struck the metal blade, creating a blinding spray of sparks. A sharp crack rang out—a new fissure spiderwebbed acros

"The reach is reduced?" He flipped his sword. The broken blade now lay parallel to his forearm, like a dagger. "If that's the case..." His gaze turned icy. "...I just need to fight closer."WUSH!The Wolf King lunged. This time, Zilong did not retreat. Taking one step forward, his body slipped past the Wolf King’s claws by the narrowest of margins.SRET!The broken sword sliced into the side of the beast’s body. The Wolf King spun, but Zilong was already behind it.SRET!Another wound appeared on its hind leg.AUUUUGH!The Wolf King went berserk. Its claws hammered the ground. BOOOM! The earth cracked. Zilong leaped aside. But before his feet could touch the ground, the Wolf King’s tail met him.Brak! Zilong’s body was struck and sent rolling across the earth."Ukh!"He rose immediately. But before he could catch his breath, the Wolf King was already charging again.WUSH!Its right claw swiped from the front.Zilong raised his broken sword.TANG!The violent impact made his arm vibrat