The moment Xiao Li declined all guild offers, the Hunter Association system reacted.
[Solo Hunter Path Confirmed]
Privileges revoked: Guild protection, shared intel
New privileges granted: Independent rewards, exclusive trials
The notification alone made nearby staff stiffen.
A senior officer approached him quietly.
"Are you sure? Solo hunters die early."
Xiao Li nodded.
"That's fine."
Inside, the system projected a new interface.
[Solo Trial #1 Available]
Objective: Clear a D-rank Gate Alone
Time Limit: 24 hours
Failure Penalty: Permanent debuff
Xiao Li's eyes sharpened.
"So it starts immediately…"
The gate location appeared.
Remote.
Unmonitored.
Perfect.