Reward: Zi Wu Qi Xing Sword!

Time flew by, and more than three months had passed in the blink of an eye.

During this period, Xiao Tian had been completing his daily sign-ins at various locations in Wutan City, receiving numerous rewards.

However, it was a pity that apart from the Earth-tier Low-grade Dou Technique - Mountain Collapse Earth Split Slash obtained from the black iron piece earlier, he hadn't acquired any other high-grade Dou Techniques. It seemed he would only receive more generous rewards by signing in at more prosperous regions.

Fortunately, the sign-ins over these three months had rewarded him with many Grade 3 and Grade 4 pills, such as 36 Three-pattern Green Spirit Pills and 120 Resurrection Pills, as well as some Mysterious-tier Dou Techniques and even some Mysterious-tier cultivation methods.

One day, the setting sun hung low in the sky, marking the twilight hour.

On a towering mountain peak in Qingshan Town, Xiao Tian stood with his hands behind his back, gazing into the distance.

The forest was quiet and dense with trees, and occasional beast roars echoed through the void.

"System, sign in at the back mountain of Qingshan Town!"

Xiao Tian's faint voice sounded in his mind.

[Ding!]

[Congratulations to the host for successfully signing in and receiving the reward: Profound-tier High-grade Dou Technique - Spiritual Rhinoceros Finger]

[Self-comprehension achieved]

The Profound-tier High-grade Dou Technique - Spiritual Rhinoceros Finger could transform Dou Qi into finger energy, condensing it into a sword-like finger to attack enemies. Its power was extremely terrifying. If cultivated to the Great Accomplishment stage, a single finger could shatter mountains and rivers, pulverize peaks, and was exceptionally formidable.

Xiao Tian's eyes narrowed slightly. This Profound-tier High-grade Dou Technique was quite good. For someone like him who possessed abundant Dou Qi, it was practically tailor-made.

[Ding!]

[Congratulations to the host for accumulating one hundred sign-ins, receiving an additional reward: Top-grade Weapon - Zi Wu Qi Xing Sword]

Just as Xiao Tian was delighting in his gains, a voice suddenly rang out in his mind again.

This sudden turn of events made Xiao Tian freeze. He clearly hadn't expected the system to have cumulative sign-in rewards.

As the voice faded, an ancient, massive sword materialized before Xiao Tian's eyes. It was a peculiar giant sword, entirely black, with intricate patterns covering its blade. A desolate and ancient aura emanated from it, carrying a strong sense of the passage of time.

"This is the Zi Wu Qi Xing Sword?"

Xiao Tian murmured as he carefully examined the giant sword before him. It exuded an ancient, weathered aura, as if it had existed for ages.

Furthermore, faint, dense sword marks could be seen on its ancient and weathered surface. These marks were profound and mysterious, seemingly containing some ineffable charm. The sword also bore carvings of seven peculiar stars.

[This sword is a growth-type weapon that can gradually mature with the tempering of time. When the seven stars on the sword light up, its quality will ascend to a whole new level, possessing power that can shock the heavens and move the spirits.]

The system's calm voice sounded again.

Hearing the system's indifferent introduction, Xiao Tian's face broke into a look of ecstatic joy. He hadn't expected the Zi Wu Qi Xing Sword to be a growth-type weapon. If what the system said was true, its value was simply immeasurable.

With this thought, Xiao Tian eagerly grasped the hilt, preparing to test it out. However, the moment his palm touched the Zi Wu Qi Xing Sword, his pupils contracted sharply.

The weight of this giant sword was a staggering hundred thousand catties!

A hundred thousand catties, what did that concept entail?

An ordinary person wouldn't even be able to move it an inch, let alone wield it in combat.

However, this weight of a hundred thousand catties was nothing to Xiao Tian.

Without a second word, the Dou Qi within Xiao Tian surged out, infusing the giant sword. Instantly, the previously dull black giant sword erupted with dazzling brilliance.

A majestic and boundless aura emanated from the black giant sword.

In just a moment, Xiao Tian felt as if he had merged with the giant sword. With a mere thought, the sword seemed to become an extension of his body, easily and naturally wielded.

Xiao Tian's heart stirred, and he immediately attempted to slash towards the direction of the Demonic Beast Mountain Range. In an instant, a massive sword energy shot out, covering thousands of feet in the blink of an eye.

Boom!

Carrying terrifying, destructive force, the giant sword energy pierced directly through the mist surrounding the outer perimeter of the Demonic Beast Mountain Range, creating a chasm hundreds of feet wide.

Whoosh--!

Almost simultaneously as Xiao Tian's sword energy carved the gash, sharp, piercing whistles suddenly erupted from the forest. Low-level ferocious demonic beasts fled in all directions in panic, creating a spectacular scene.

And at the very moment this massive sword energy entered the Demonic Beast Mountain Range, in a distant open area, seven or eight fierce men clad in uniforms bearing the wolf's head emblem stared in shock.

"Commander Mu She, there seems to be an anomaly in the direction of the outer Demonic Beast Mountain Range. Could it be a high-level demonic beast?" The Second Commander, Gan Mu, asked with a solemn expression, gazing at the massive chasm in the forest.

Hearing this, Mu She's face darkened with malice. What nonsense about a high-level demonic beast? He didn't care about that at all. What he cared about was who had annihilated their Wolf Head Mercenary Group's team!

Moreover, even their employer, Gale Nu, had been killed by the perpetrator. This news shocked and enraged Mu She. He couldn't imagine which lunatic had the gall to provoke their Wolf Head Mercenary Group!

Three months ago, the Gale Family had approached their Wolf Head Mercenary Group for escort services regarding a batch of medicinal ingredients. For the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, one of the three major mercenary groups in Qingshan Town, it was an opportunity they couldn't miss to forge a connection with the Gale Family and earn a high commission.

Therefore, Mu She dispatched most of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group's members to escort the medicinal ingredients alongside Gale Nu, the Second Elder of the Gale Family.

But unexpectedly, later, these members of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group, and even Gale Nu, were ambushed and killed, with all their belongings looted. This resulted in devastating losses for the Wolf Head Mercenary Group!

"Hehehehe, Commander, we have news!"

Just then, a burly man suddenly emerged from the dense forest and hurried to Mu She's side, shouting excitedly.

"Ugart, what's going on? Explain it clearly!" Mu She frowned and looked at him.

The dark-skinned man took a deep breath, trying to calm his breathing, and said with a foolish grin:

"Commander, I caught a beautiful woman. The belongings of the fallen brothers, as well as Old Man Gale Nu's medicinal ingredients, were all sold by her in the black market. As for who gave them to her, she refuses to say!"

"A beautiful woman?" Mu She's eyes narrowed slightly upon hearing this. After a long moment of thought, he coldly ordered, "Bring her to me!"

Not long after, two mercenaries stepped forward, escorting a delicate and charming woman as they slowly approached Mu She.

When the woman looked up, Mu She's expression instantly froze, his mouth twitching a few times...

"Ugart, you've screwed up!"

Seeing the woman's appearance clearly, Mu She's entire face turned green. He glared at Ugart through gritted teeth, wishing he could tear him to shreds.

The enchanting, stunning woman before him was none other than the chief auctioneer of the Mietel Auction House – Ya Fei.