The Error of the Half-Year Return X Path

The carcass of a giant beast lay on the ground.

The Blood-Colored Phantom Samurai plunged his twin swords into the corpse.

Blood pulsed along the blade.

It transformed into streams of water, flowing into the body of the illusory warrior, and then into the body of the Slash Ghost.

Only when the entire corpse became shriveled did Slash Ghost slowly exhale, and the Mental Image behind him disappeared.

"How is it? Does the improvement in your strength meet your expectations?"

Upon hearing Kevin's words, Slash Ghost turned around and nodded slightly.

"There's a noticeable difference; it's much better than the indiscriminate massacres before."

This confirms once again that the ability to visualize Mental Image is not problematic.

"Let's go then."

By this time, they had left the mountain range and were on the other side, heading back towards their camp.

Kevin continues to document the environmental risks around him.

After all, we've gone such a long way; it would be a huge waste not to explore the surroundings and assess the risk level.

"However, killing such weak creatures isn't as consistent as the gradual improvement you taught me."

Slash Ghost followed Kevin's footsteps and commented.

Upon hearing this, Kevin rolled his eyes.

"Only someone like you could use it like that."

With his Nen power already reaching a million, the time wasted trying to train his strength using the normal methods he used to know was simply unacceptable.

But Slash Ghost didn't care, because he could recklessly consume his Nen Aura without considering whether his body could withstand it.

Because his body is different from a normal person's body, after all, it has been invaded and possessed by a ghost.

Therefore, they have become one.

However, its properties are still integrated into the body of a normal person, and it will not break no matter how it is used.

Therefore, when he expends his Nen Aura, he can output it outwards without regard for his own health or whether his body can withstand it.

This kind of reckless, self-destructive training allows one to slowly improve their skills at the million-level, just like a normal person.

"That's because these creatures will avoid you; finding suitable prey is already difficult enough."

The Dark Continent is indeed vast.

The problem is that places where powerful forces are concentrated are almost nonexistent.

At such a great distance, the only place Kevin had ever seen was the Giant Beast Kingdom.

But that was a enclosure that the Resentful Eater Snake had created for itself.

In a normal environment, it would be impossible for so many Knight Rank creatures to gather together.

The stronger a creature is, the more vigilant it is.

As Lord Level creature, Slash Ghost was avoided by other lower-level creatures.

In particular, the overwhelming bloody aura emanating from Slash Ghost was extremely obvious and would not be able to be contained in a short time.

In this situation, he would have to chase after prey for a long time to find it.

The efficiency is naturally low.

However, all of this is from Kevin's perspective as a human being with a concept of time.

From Slash Ghost's own perspective on time, he felt that his improvement speed was already quite good, so he was very satisfied.

We traveled along, stopping and starting frequently.

After nearly three more months, Kevin is finally almost back at camp.

"Phew, this round trip took me almost half a year."

Kevin breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing the familiar grassland.

I'm finally back, at least I'm not lost.

Slash Ghost looked towards the grassland, towards its depths, and stopped in place, seemingly lost in thought.

Kevin glanced at him and warned, "I suggest you don't get any funny ideas. The one inside is a Lord recognized by the Sky Overlord, and this grassland is one of the Overlord's food sources."

Upon hearing this, Slash Ghost withdrew his gaze.

The dominance of the Sky Overlord is undeniable.

"You seem to know this place very well, looks like we're almost there?"

Kevin nodded.

"Further ahead lies the Giant Beast Kingdom, teeming with Knight Rank creatures. But don't go too close; stay between the grasslands and the Giant Beast Kingdom for a while."

Kevin had already told Slash Ghost this before they returned, so Slash Ghost simply nodded.

Although he really wanted to go in and start a massacre.

But he also knew that it was the territory of another Lord.

He didn't want to be inexplicably regarded as an enemy by another powerful Lord being.

He's only been free for a short time.

After leaving Slash Ghost there, Kevin sped up his pace and, in just a few days, brought the Three-Tails back to the Giant Beast Kingdom.

His figure had already been spotted by Cyclops Flower.

Before he even reached the edge of the territory, he had already seen Melusina running towards him.

She grabbed Melusina, who lunged at her.

"I miss you so much."

Kevin just smiled and hugged him tightly, "Me too."

The Three-Tails creature squeezed out of their arms, shook its fur, and rolled its eyes. "I can't stand it."

He jumped off their shoulders.

After embracing for a while, Melusina pulled away and sniffed Kevin.

"You smell strongly of blood? Did you encounter a battle on the way?"

Melusina was somewhat worried, after all, Kevin's strength was undeniable, and the enemies who would fight him would be no less formidable than him.

"Is there?"

Kevin sniffed himself but didn't smell any blood.

"You're used to it, you definitely won't smell it."

"Is that so? But it wasn't because of the fight, it was because of someone else."

Where did the smell of blood come from? No need to think about it.

He must have been following Slash Ghost for a long time, and the smell of blood on him had seeped onto him.

"But you're so sloppy! Don't you know how to get a trim? Look at your hair and beard."

Melusina touched Kevin's face and poked his beard with her finger.

Kevin focused solely on keeping himself clean throughout the journey, becoming increasingly indifferent to his appearance.

This is unavoidable when someone is alone.

The Three-Tails has been following along, but it hasn't fully developed human aesthetic sense yet.

As she spoke, Melusina rubbed the beard off Kevin's chin with her hands, then made a Scissors gesture and tidied Kevin's hair.

His skills in using Nen ability became increasingly refined.

"Wow, that's impressive! You've already used the potion?"

Kevin raised an eyebrow in surprise.

I was so busy being affectionate that I didn't have time to take a good look at Melusina's current condition.

Hearing Kevin's surprised tone, Melusina blinked.

"Impressive, isn't it? Hmph, I've already surpassed the limits of humanity. My Nen power is now a full seven hundred thousand."

Without a doubt, it's Knight Rank.

Moreover, it's one of the stronger ones within this level.

However, Melusina's Nen ability has never been very useful in combat; she is more of a well-rounded support character.

I've been away for more than half a year.

When she left, Melusina's Nen level was approaching its limit of 600,000.

It's already at 700,000.

It's not that Melusina's Nen only increased by 100,000 over the past six months; the main issue is that breaking through to the limit is a time-consuming process.

Moreover, the increase of 100,000 after the breakthrough was countless times more difficult than the previous increase of 100,000.

"Everyone's skills have improved; they should all be able to lend a hand now."

As she spoke, she winked at Kevin.

Seeing this expression, Kevin smiled helplessly.

He could understand.

Those who were able to come with him to explore the Dark Continent were all elites of the human world.

For them, it's unacceptable to become a useless person, or rather, someone with very little use.

Which one of them isn't arrogant and proud?

They were left far behind by Kevin, unable to catch up or even provide any effective support, which undoubtedly put immense pressure on them.

Fortunately, they are all elites and can easily turn this pressure into motivation.

Kevin had always known this, so he never said anything and just waited quietly.

"Let's go back, everyone's waiting for you."

As she spoke, Melusina grabbed Kevin's arm and lifted the Three-Tails beast onto her shoulder.

They quickly returned to camp.

Everyone put down their work and waited in the open space in the center of the camp.

"You haven't changed much in the past six months, but the smell of blood on you is—"

Biscuit looked at Kevin, circled him, observed him for a moment, and then spoke.

"Don't mind the smell of blood on me. It was an accident, not from the fight."

It seems that I have indeed picked up quite a bit of the smell of blood on me.

After saying that, Kevin looked at Biscuit and took a Rock from his pocket and tossed it to her.

The moment the Rock was taken out, light shimmered and sparkled within it, emitting a dazzling array of colors.

When it's thrown into the air, it looks like a glowing, shimmering ball.

Biscuit's eyes flashed with an astonishing light in an instant, and with a speed that was invisible to ordinary people, she grabbed the gem in mid-air.

He stared in shock at the gem in his palm.

I was completely stunned.

In her hand was a piece of pure, uncut stone that had not been cut or processed in any way.

Even in its raw state, the stone is filled with translucent facets and a mix of refreshing colors.

The extreme light transmission and refraction transform the gemstone into an exceptionally dazzling object.

It's practically a mixture of colors.

It can reveal all the colors of the world through its internal rendering.

This is still a raw stone!

If processed with superb craftsmanship, it will become the most dazzling gemstone in the world, bar none.

Biscuit couldn't breathe for a moment.

Seeing Biscuit's expression, Kevin's face revealed a smug look.

This is exactly what he wants to see.

"So, do you like this Gift?"

Biscuit couldn't answer; she was completely captivated by the jewels.

She might not even hear what Kevin was saying.

Even those who weren't particularly interested in gemstones couldn't help but marvel at its brilliance.

Kim observed Kevin.

"Have you arrived at the Spike Mountain Range mentioned in the book?"

The Travelogue mentions a beautiful gemstone, which the East calls the Ten-Thousand Color Stone possessing all the colors of the world.

It doesn't serve any practical purpose; it's just for looks.

Clearly, the gem in Biscuit's hand perfectly fits the criteria.

Kevin nodded.

"That's right, the very Boundary of the mountain range is my final destination this time."

Upon hearing this, Jin smiled and said.

"Your exploration this time might even be enough to fill a more detailed Travelogue."

Although the New World Travelogue records a lot of things, most of them are very rough and rugged.

Moreover, the author concealed many things and deliberately created information gaps.

"Ha, my name isn't sensitive."

Kevin smiled.

Biscuit finally came to her senses at this point.

"You're amazing, Kevin! This is the best Gift I've ever received!"

At this moment, Biscuit had completely entered the state of a little girl, her eyes sparkling like stars, and even while thanking Kevin, her gaze remained fixed on the jewel.

Kevin smiled and didn't seem to mind.

He glanced around at the people in the crowd, observing their current state.

Everyone's strength increased significantly after he left.

However, after looking around...

The most terrifying increase in strength is indeed among those with the best talent.

Melusina, Gon, Killua.

Melusina broke through her limits and gained an additional 100,000.

When Gon Kevin, Xiao Jie's Nen level was around 250,000, but now he has reached the limit of 600,000 and is about to break through.

Furthermore, due to the previous Gale Trial, Gon has essentially overcome the first bottleneck that humanity faces.

The improvement in Kiy was even more exaggerated.

When Kevin left, he already had 300,000; now he has 600,000.

It seems like he has 50,000 less than Gon, but the problem is that because Qi isn't a pure Enhancement Type, his limit is 550,000.

He has broken through the limit and increased it by an additional 50,000.

The contribution of the Unmanned Stone to this is indispensable.

This thing is a perfect fit for Qi.

Then came Biscuit.

He is currently at his limit, but will be able to break through it soon.

Similarly, there is gold.

The others generally had a mental capacity of over 400,000.

They have all basically reached their respective limits of mental capacity.

If we were given another six months...

So, in a team of twenty-odd people, at least half of them will break through the human barrier.

Their strength is beyond question.

However, at least two people have broken through the limits so far.

Melusina and Qi.

Melusina already had the advantage of starting first, and her talent was also strong, plus the potion left behind by Kevin.

The breakthrough was expected.

The wonder comes from the suitability of the Unmanned Stone.

"Alright, let's go in. I'll tell you about what I've gained on this trip, after all, it took me more than half a year."

The group entered the Meeting Room in the main tent.

They took their seats.

Kevin first took out his Notebook and a rough route map.

It was first distributed to everyone, allowing them to take turns examining it.

As everyone looked at him, he slowly began to recount his entire experience.

There's no rush.

The main purpose is to supplement some details that are not in the records.

After a while, Kim learned about Kevin's entire journey.

Then I noticed something was wrong.

"You said you reached the edge of the Sky Overlord's territory along the coast, and then circled back in a U-shape?"

"Um."

Kevin nodded.

"But based on your brief record, you didn't walk a U-shape, did you?"

"You reached the Boundary and crossed the mountains. According to calculations, it took you more than a week, which shows that the mountains are quite wide."

"In this situation, how do you get back to camp via a straight route with minimal detours?"

"The camp is so far from the coast that, at your pace, it shouldn't take you even two days. At your maximum running speed, a single day should be enough."

At Kevin's speed, this is not a short distance; it's a distance difference of several times.

The difference is not simply due to the long distance or the unevenness of the road.

It must be shorter in the middle.

These words were like a needle piercing Kevin's mind.

Kevin fell silent.