The Hunter Association sent the message the next morning.
Official Guild Recruitment Offer.
Xiao Li stared at the screen.
Accept a guild.
Gain safety.
Gain resources.
Or remain independent.
Risk everything.
Across the hall, Lin Yue watched him quietly.
"You don't have to rush," she said softly.
Xiao Li smiled faintly.
"I already know my answer."
He tapped Decline.
The moment he did—
[Hidden Route Activated]
[Solo Hunter Path: Unlocked]
[Difficulty: Extreme]
[Rewards: Unknown]
Xiao Li's heart pounded.
Outside, guild leaders frowned.
Han Jae smirked.
And somewhere deep within the system—
Something ancient stirred.
The game had truly begun.