Chapter 38 - 38: Into the Forbidden Lands
Li Jun moved swiftly through the dense wilderness, his eyes fixed on the distant mountains.
The Ruins of the Forgotten Age lay beyond, hidden in the Forbidden Lands—a place where even the most powerful Beast Masters feared to tread.
The land was once the site of a catastrophic battle, where an entire civilization fell.
Now, it was a place of secrets and death.
> And I have no choice but to go there.
The Perils of the Forbidden Lands
As Li Jun crossed into the border region, the air grew thick with a strange, oppressive energy.
The trees were twisted, their branches reaching like claws.
The sky darkened, as if the sun itself refused to shine.
The ground cracked with ancient runes, pulsing faintly.
It was as if the land itself was alive, whispering warnings to those who dared enter.
Li Jun activated his All-Knowing Eye, scanning for threats.
> No human presences detected... but something else is here.
Then—
RUMBLE!
The earth shook violently beneath his feet.
From the cracked ground, three monstrous creatures crawled out, their bodies covered in pitch-black scales.
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Their eyes glowed with a deep crimson light.
> Ancient Beasts? No... these are something else.
His All-Knowing Eye analyzed them.
[Abyssal Guardians – Mutated Beasts of the Forbidden Lands]
Strength: Sky Realm (9-Star)
Abilities: Shadow Regeneration, Blood Curse, Devour Essence
Weakness: Light-based attacks
Li Jun's expression hardened.
> Even at Sky Realm, they regenerate?
This was no ordinary battle.
A Test of Power
The largest beast lunged—
WHOOSH!
Li Jun barely dodged, feeling the wind pressure slice through his robes.
> Fast!
Another beast spewed black mist, filling the air with a deadly curse.
Li Jun didn't hesitate.
> "Heavenly Cleave!"
His sword flashed, cutting through the mist and slashing into the nearest beast's body.
SHRRRKKK!
The creature howled in pain—
But its wounds healed instantly.
> "So that's your game..."
Li Jun's eyes gleamed coldly.
> If normal attacks won't work...
Then he had to strike faster than they could regenerate.
He raised his sword—
> "Void Breaker Slash!"
A brilliant arc of sword energy shot forward, slicing through all three beasts at once.
BOOM!
A massive explosion rocked the land.
When the dust settled—
The beasts were gone.
> Their regeneration couldn't keep up with an instant full-body destruction...
Li Jun exhaled.
This was only the beginning.
If creatures like this roamed the outskirts, what awaited him deeper inside?
He tightened his grip on his sword.
No matter what lay ahead...
He would reach the ruins.
And he would uncover the truth.