Li Jun's steps were light as he moved through the ruins, his All-Knowing Eye scanning his surroundings.
The presence watching him wasn't just a wild beast or lingering remnant of the past—it was intelligent.
And it was closing in.
His fingers tightened around his sword hilt as he stepped over the cracked stone floor.
The air shifted. A whisper of movement.
Then—a blur of shadow lunged at him from above.
Li Jun reacted instantly.
His sword flashed, cutting through the air with precision. The attacker twisted midair, barely avoiding the strike, and landed gracefully on a broken pillar.
Li Jun narrowed his eyes.
It was a man, clad in dark robes, his face hidden behind a beast mask.
"You're faster than I expected." The voice was smooth, but there was an undeniable edge to it.
Li Jun remained silent, studying him.
His All-Knowing Eye flickered—but he saw nothing.
No cultivation level. No abilities.
His vision was being blocked.
His heart pounded. This wasn't normal.
The masked man chuckled. "Interesting. Even with your eye, you can't see through me?"
Li Jun's grip on his sword didn't waver. "Who are you?"
The man tilted his head. "A question you'll have to earn the answer to."
Then—he attacked.
Faster than lightning, he closed the gap.
Li Jun barely blocked, the impact sending shockwaves through his arms.
This wasn't just any opponent.
This was a true hunter.
And he was coming for Li Jun's life.