heading to the wilderness

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Zhao Yumin glared with anger as he watched the car drive away, determination etched in his eyes. He turned to his companions and said, "Let's go. We can't let him get away with this."

Li Tian returned home with Shi Ruo, who observed him with a puzzled expression. Feeling a bit embarrassed, he quickly separated his belongings from hers and headed straight to his cultivation room. As soon as he stepped inside, he heard a notification from the system.

"Ding!"

"The host has behaved inappropriately, lacking proper etiquette and arguing on the street like a thug. It is the system's duty to ensure the host stays on the right path."

"No, no!" Li Tian exclaimed in horror, recalling the last time the system intervened to correct his behavior. He didn't want to go through that ordeal again, but it was too late. A small thundercloud materialized above his head, and lightning bolts began striking him. He cried out in pain, but the room's protective spells kept the noise contained, leaving Shi Ruo unaware of his suffering.

The agonizing screams continued for over an hour until the lightning finally ceased. Li Tian lay on the ground, twitching in the aftermath. Thankfully, his remarkable recovery ability swiftly restored him to his peak condition. However, mentally drained, he fell into a deep sleep. When he awoke the next morning, he felt a sense of fatigue and decided to take the day off work.

Leaving his seclusion room, Li Tian sat down at a computer to review the information he had obtained from the auction house. The details about the beast he sought were meticulously recorded, including its rank and location. It turned out to be a mid-rank-3 snake demon, on the verge of transforming into a flood dragon. The creature was a formidable flame serpent, renowned for its powerful flames that no cultivator of equal level could overcome.

Li Tian nodded in satisfaction. It was precisely the kind of challenge he was seeking. Excited, he called Shi Ruo over and quickly made the necessary preparations before setting off for the wilderness. Unlike the human cities, the wilderness was the domain of demonic beasts, spanning vast territories and housing countless formidable creatures.

Following the directions provided in the report, Li Tian embarked on a journey to the area where the snake had last been spotted. Along the way, he encountered several demonic beasts, but with a single swift strike of his saber, he dispatched them effortlessly. The report had proven invaluable, guiding him through the safest path and ensuring he faced no significant threats.

Unbeknownst to Li Tian, Zhao Yumin had dispatched a group of pursuers after him, including the subordinate who had previously threatened him. Leading this group was Zhao Shengmin, a member of the Zhao clan and the most powerful among them. With a total of six members, their cultivation levels ranged from early to mid foundation realm. Zhao Yumin was determined to eliminate any possibility of information about Li Tian's demise leaking out, which accounted for the excessive number of pursuers.

As Li Tian continued his carefree progress through the forest, an ominous feeling washed over him, prompting him to halt. He realized he was surrounded by six individuals, their hostile intentions palpable in the air. This psychological tactic was meant to intimidate and paralyze him with fear. However, Li Tian, having encountered similar strategies in his previous cultivation world, possessed a formidable mental fortitude.

Instead of succumbing to fear, Li Tian seized the initiative. With lightning speed, he launched an attack at the weakest member of the group. His saber emitted a sharp, irresistible beam of red light infused with killing intent. The hapless man had no time to react before the beam swiftly passed through him, causing him to plummet from the trees. Another lifeless body landed nearby. In a single strike, Li Tian had eliminated two of his assailants. This was his one-strike extermination saber technique, a swift and efficient method of dispatching opponents.

The remaining four men stood in stunned disbelief, their eyes locked on the fallen bodies of their comrades. Despite their shock, they heeded Zhao Shengmin's reminder to stay focused on their mission. The situation had grown more perilous than they had expected. Observing Li Tian, who stood calm and composed as if the previous attack hadn't originated from him, they couldn't help but become more cautious.

These four individuals were not to be underestimated. Each one of them possessed considerable power as foundation realm cultivators and wielded various potent battle skills and bloodline abilities. Their attacks had a broader range, making them formidable adversaries.

Suddenly, a wolf's howl echoed through the forest as Zhao Shengmin activated his bloodline ability, summoning a colossal wolf that enveloped his form. The other three pursuers followed suit, unleashing their own bloodline talents. The forest became illuminated with dazzling energy fluctuations, signifying the intensification of the confrontation.