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