Standing at the edge of a deeper region of the Six Peaks Forest, Li Hao paused briefly. The air ahead was heavier, filled with denser qi and a faint, oppressive pressure.
Behind him stood his team—stronger, more united than before.
Beside him, the Ice Flame Tiger cub watched quietly, its presence calm but alert.
Within him, two flames coexisted—one mature, one growing—both waiting for the next stage of evolution.
Li Hao took a slow breath.
His path had already diverged from ordinary cultivators.
There was no turning back.
He opened his eyes.
"Let's continue," he said.
Without hesitation, the team moved forward together.
Into deeper danger.
And greater opportunity.