As Xiao Han was pondering, Lin Qingxia's emergency bronze token in his storage bag unexpectedly became hot.
A faint blue light flickered, and a broken, indistinct cry for help came out, its source pointing directly towards the Imperial Capital Academy!
"Mentor Lin?!"
Xiao Han's heart skipped a beat, and his expression changed instantly.
Something's happened at the Imperial Capital Academy! Mentor Lin is in danger!
A difficult choice was suddenly placed before him.
Is it a risky move to activate this unknown ancient teleportation array and embark on a perilous space jump?
Or should we try to leave as soon as possible, traverse the endless wilderness, and return to the Dragon Nation?
[Ding! God-Level Choice System activated!]
[Option 1: Desperate Leap! Repair and activate the ancient teleportation array before you to perform an unknown spatial jump. Risk: Extremely high; you may encounter a spatial storm or be teleported to a perilous place. Reward: Small fragment of Space Laws insight; chance to obtain the Voidwalker title (significantly increases the safety and efficiency of spatial travel).]
[Option Two: A Safe Return! Abandon the ancient teleportation array, gather resources, and find a safe path back to the Dragon Nation. Risk: High; the journey is long, fraught with monsters, and there is a possibility of being hunted by the Blood Fiend Hall. Rewards: 3 Advanced Concealment Talisman (perfectly conceals the aura of those below the Martial King Realm for one hour), 1 Nine-Turn Life-Extending Pill, a sacred healing medicine.]
The system's voice will intervene when necessary.
The urgent distress signal transmitted through the bronze token weighed heavily on his heart.
The Imperial Capital the Dragon Nation was rife with undercurrents, and Mentor Lin had always taken good care of him.
The risks of ancient teleportation arrays are too great; he can't gamble on them, nor can he afford to.
"I choose option two, a safe return!" Xiao Han made his decision quickly, without the slightest hesitation.
[Ding! Task completed! Rewards: 1 Advanced Concealment Talisman (perfectly conceals the aura of those below Martial King Realm for one hour), 1 Nine-Turn Life-Extending Pill- Extending Pill.]
The system sound has dissipated.
A talisman shimmering with mysterious light and a fragrant pill have appeared in Xiao Han's palm.
"I need to get out of this godforsaken place as soon as possible, and while I'm at it... let's test out my newfound power!"
He carefully put away the healing elixir and turned his attention to the outside of the cave.
He planned to first use the [Void-Piercing Divine Eyes] to explore the surroundings and find a safe way to leave this Savage Wilderness Mountain Range, while also testing just how powerful the newly refined Soul Origin Treasure Jade and the upgraded [Void-Piercing Divine Eyes] really were.
As soon as they stepped out of the deep cave, a strong stench of blood and a malevolent aura assaulted their senses.
As expected, a number of powerful demonic beasts had gathered outside the cave.
They were drawn here by the shockwaves from the previous battle and the aura emanating from the Blood Soul Source Crystal, lingering there, exuding greed and violence.
"Perfect timing!" Xiao Han's lips curled into a sinister smile.
Instead of concealing his aura, he unleashed the full power of the Sixth Level of the Martial Master Realm.
In the pitch-black night, this aura was undoubtedly a bright beacon, instantly capturing the attention of all the demonic beasts.
"Awoo--!"
A mournful wolf howl tore through the night sky.
A dark blue shadow moved so fast it became blurry, carrying a chilling aura and a powerful Soul Impact, rushing straight towards Xiao Han.
This is a lithe, azure-colored demon wolf, a Fourth Level of Martial Grandmaster Realm beast known for its speed and soul attacks— the Ghost Soul Demon Wolf!
It treated Xiao Han as a late-night snack.
"You're the one!" Xiao Han neither dodged nor avoided, but instead advanced!
The Soul Origin Treasure Jade between his brows, which was a fusion of the Mysterious Soul Jade and the Blood Soul Source Crystal, suddenly burst forth with dazzling light!
Buzz!
A surge of soul power, far more powerful and vast than before, and extremely pure, rushed out like a river bursting its banks, frantically pouring into his eyes.
[Void-Piercing Divine Eyes], activate!
In an instant, he clearly perceived that the Ghost Soul Demon Wolf's invisible and intangible Soul Impact was nothing more than a chaotic and disordered flow of energy in his vision.
"Too weak!"
Xiao Han said in a low voice.
For the first time, he actively activated the immense soul power of the Soul Origin Treasure Jade, fully empowering the [Void-Piercing Divine Eyes] and unleashing its evolved eye technique— Divine Soul Storm!
Boom!
A soul storm, invisible to the naked eye, swept wildly in all directions, with Xiao Han at its core!
This storm was invisible, yet it contained a terrifying will to crush all souls; wherever it passed, space itself was slightly distorted.
The Soul Impact that the Ghost Soul Demon Wolf was so proud of was as fragile as paper in the face of this Divine Soul Storm. It was instantly crushed, torn apart, and then completely Obliteration!
"Aww... woo..."
The Ghost Soul Demon Wolf let out a shrill, distorted howl.
Its soul felt as if it had been thrown into a pot of boiling oil; the intense pain caused its massive body to convulse wildly in mid-air, and black blood seeped from its seven orifices.
That ferocity was instantly swallowed up by endless fear.
In just a moment!
This Ghost Soul Demon Wolf, at the Fourth Level of Martial Grandmaster Realm, suffered severe damage to its soul under the impact of the Divine Soul Storm, and its aura weakened to the extreme.
"It's over."
Xiao Han spoke calmly, and with a swift movement, he was already beside the Ghost Soul Demon Wolf's body, which was stiff from the intense pain.
The Obliteration fist intent of "Annihilation Divine Fist," capable of destroying anything, is concentrated at the fingertips and casually unleashed.
Puff!
The Ghost Soul Demon Wolf's hard skull shattered with a crack, and the violent force of the punch instantly extinguished all its life force.
A powerful demonic beast at the Fourth Level of Martial Grandmaster Realm was easily killed without even taking a single blow from him!
If word got out about such strength, it would probably shock everyone.
"The Soul Origin Treasure Jade combined with the [Void-Piercing Divine Eyes], this power is incredible!" Xiao Han felt the still abundant soul power within his body and stretched his limbs with satisfaction.
Over the next few days, Xiao Han advanced towards the outer edge of the Savage Wilderness Mountain Range.
Relying on the True Sight of the [Void-Piercing Divine Eyes], he precisely avoided a large number of unnecessary conflicts and terrifying hordes of demonic beasts far beyond his current level.
Occasionally, they would encounter some foolish monsters, which served as practice for them, allowing them to hone their newly acquired powers. In the process, they also collected a considerable amount of demon core materials, filling their pockets.
A few days later, in a secluded mountain hollow.
Xiao Han's [Void-Piercing Divine Eyes] unexpectedly detected an abnormal fluctuation.
This place appears unremarkable on the surface, but upon True Sight inspection, it reveals traces of a formation concealed by skillful techniques.
"The Blood Fiend Hall's stronghold?" A chill ran down his spine.
He carefully broke through the outer disguise and quietly slipped inside.
Sure enough, this was a secret stronghold of the Blood Fiend Hall.
The stronghold was indeed not large, but its internal structure was quite complex, with crisscrossing passages and numerous stone chambers. Along the way, he encountered several groups of guards. Some were gathered in small groups gambling and boasting, while others were leaning against the wall dozing off, their snores rising and falling.
Unfortunately, these guards were no different from clay chickens and earthen dogs in his presence.
Xiao Han moved through the stronghold like a ghost, sometimes brushing past others without them noticing;
Sometimes, with a casual flick of the finger, a guard would strike an inconspicuous acupoint on the other's body, causing him to stiffen, collapse limply to the ground, unable to utter a sound, his face still frozen in the expression of the previous moment, looking quite comical.