Fighting to the death and devouring the essence of blood and flesh were the quickest shortcut to climb the Martial Path.
The price to pay was, of course, obvious—after several near-death experiences, she was now seriously injured, unable to venture out for hunting again.
She stared blankly at a puddle not far away, lost in a trance for a long while, then flipped her hand and took out the Jade Book, but when she picked up the pen, she hesitated for a long time.
After most of the night had passed, not until the last trace of moonlight lingering in the cave was completely devoured by the darkness before dawn, did she slowly put down the pen, her lips curving into a slight smile.
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Cangyun Realm, Southern Region.
Wanlong City, the Taixuan Holy Land's garrison.
Within the secret chamber, Chu Zheng sat cross-legged on the ground, fiddling with a piece of Jade Wall, his expression inscrutable.
