Why are you asking me to help?

After he figured out how to progress in cultivating <Spirit Transcendence> technique, Duncan was full of energy. He wanted to head out immediately and start understanding the mysteries that gave substance to the hills.

So, Duncan didn't delay any longer. He packed up his things and ate the remaining meat with gusto, before walking out of his hidden spot. The moment he walked out of his hidden spot, Duncan stopped abruptly.

It was not because he forgot something. But his intuition was telling him that he was in danger. Duncan didn't dare to ignore it. So, he hesitated whether or not to head out or go back to his hiding spot.

That moment of hesitation cost Duncan his opportunity to avert disaster.

Just then, a female cultivator broke through the treeline in the distance and ran towards the location where Duncan had been standing in a daze, in a hurry. It was clear from her disshelved state that she was injured and was fleeing from someone.