As time went by, the light in the cracks gradually grew stronger, and the evil spirit became more intense, as if something was struggling to break free from the seal. Qin Mu's eyes narrowed slightly, and he knew that if he did not take action, the seal would most likely become completely ineffective.

"Since we can't determine the specific mechanism of the seal, we can only break it with force." Qin Mu made a quick decision in his mind. The sub-biological engine in his hand shook, and the blue light burst out again, condensing into a beam of light that seemed to be substantial. Wherever the beam went, the air seemed to be torn apart, making a low humming sound.

Qin Mu flicked his wrist, and the beam of light hit the dark red light in the crack like thunder. With a loud bang, the light in the crack trembled violently, as if competing with the blue light. However, the power of the sub-biological engine was extremely strong, gradually suppressing the evil spirit and forcing it back into the depths of the crack.

Just as the seal was about to stabilize, a sharp roar suddenly came from the crack, shaking the surrounding rocks. Qin Mu felt a powerful backlash force erupting from the crack, trying to shock him back. However, he did not retreat. A cold light flashed in his eyes, and the light of the sub-biological engine became more and more dazzling, directly sealing the evil spirit back into the crack.

"It's finally stabilized temporarily." Qin Mu took back the sub-biological engine and breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that although the seal had not been completely unlocked, it had already loosened significantly, and he must find a way to crack it as soon as possible, otherwise it would become a huge hidden danger.

Qin Mu stood in the valley again, his eyes deep, thinking about his next move. What was the secret behind the seal? Were there other clues hidden in this mountain range? He knew that this exploration was far from over, and the real challenge might have just begun.

The mountain wind whistled past, blowing up the fallen leaves on the ground. Qin Mu stood there for a long time without moving. His figure looked lonely and firm in the morning light, like a sculpture guarding this silent and mysterious valley.

When Qin Mu was exploring the seal in the valley, he suddenly heard a fierce fight and angry beast roars not far away. His eyes fixed, and his figure quickly swept towards the source of the sound like a wisp of smoke. Passing through several dense jungles, he soon saw a fierce battle going on in an open space in front of him.

In the middle of the clearing, a young man was wielding an ancient long sword, fighting fiercely with a gigantic monster. The monster was the size of an ox, covered with dark red scales, and had a fierce light in its eyes. Its fangs were as sharp as knives, and it spewed out scorching flames from its mouth from time to time. The surrounding grass and trees were burned black under its impact, and thick smoke billowed.

The boy looked no more than fifteen or sixteen years old, wearing a ragged martial arts uniform, with sweat on his forehead, and he had obviously reached the limit of his physical strength. Although his steps seemed a little staggering, his eyes still revealed an unyielding fighting spirit. The long sword in his hand flashed a faint green light, and every time he struck the sword, he aimed directly at the vital points of the monster, which showed that his swordsmanship was extremely exquisite. However, the monster had thick skin and hard scales. The boy attacked its abdomen and throat several times, but was blocked by the thick scales, and it was difficult to be effective.

"Hah!" the boy shouted, clenched his teeth, and suddenly leaped into the air, piercing the monster's eyes with the long sword in his hand. The monster sensed the threat, roared, and swept its huge tail towards the boy like an iron whip. The boy quickly adjusted his body in the air and barely avoided the fatal blow, but his body was shaken off balance by the aftermath of the tail whip, and he fell heavily to the ground, with a trace of blood oozing from the corner of his mouth.

Seeing this, the monster's eyes flashed with ferocity, and it quickly pounced on the boy, opening its bloody mouth, revealing a mouthful of sharp fangs, ready to tear the boy to pieces. Seeing this, the boy gritted his teeth and held up his body, swinging his sword with all his strength to cut the monster's mouth. The sword flashed, and the blue light burst into a brief dazzling light. The monster's fangs were cut off, and it howled in pain, and then pounced on the boy in anger.

Qin Mu stood in the distance, watching everything quietly with a sharp gaze. He could see that this young man had extraordinary talent. Although his cultivation was still shallow, his swordsmanship was already quite mature. Especially in this life-and-death struggle, his calmness and decisiveness were rare to see. However, the power and defense of this demon beast far exceeded the boy's ability. If he did not help, the boy would probably not be able to escape unscathed.

However, Qin Mu did not make a move. He wanted to see if the young man could still find a chance to fight back after reaching his limit.

The boy was forced to retreat step by step by the monster. Although he kept swinging the sword in his hand, he seemed to be unable to do it. His breathing became increasingly rapid, his face turned pale, and the sweat on his forehead kept dripping down his cheeks, soaking his clothes. The monster obviously sensed the fatigue of its prey and kept pressing forward, its blood-red eyes full of bloodthirsty desire.

Seeing the monster's claws about to strike, the boy suddenly rolled back and avoided the fatal blow. Then, he roared, forced himself to gather his true energy, and swung the sword in his hand to stab the monster's left side. The sword flashed like lightning, accurately hitting a gap between the monster's scales, and blood gushed out instantly.

"It worked!" A hint of joy flashed in the boy's eyes. He knew that he had finally found a flaw.

However, the injured monster became even crazier, roaring and leaping, crashing its huge body into the boy. The boy was about to draw his sword and retreat, but found that the sword was stuck in the gap of the monster's scales and could not be pulled out. He could only dodge sideways in a hurry. Although he avoided the head-on collision, he was still swept by the monster's claws, and his body fell heavily on the boulder beside him, with blood spurting out of his mouth.

At this moment, the monster had already fallen into a violent state, and it roared and pounced on the boy again, its eyes full of cruelty and madness. The boy tried hard to get up, but he was unable to move because of his severe injuries. Seeing that death was about to come, the boy did not show despair, but instead a trace of stubborn fighting spirit ignited in his eyes.

"I can't die here! I haven't achieved my goal yet!" The young man roared in his heart and tried his best to stand up again, but his weak body prevented him from doing so.

At this critical moment, a blue light fell from the sky like a meteor and hit the monster's head directly. The blue light was extremely fast, and with an irresistible force, it instantly penetrated the monster's head. The monster's roar stopped abruptly, and its huge body fell to the ground with a bang, blood flowing all over the ground, and the fierce light in its eyes dissipated in an instant.

The young man was stunned. He looked at the corpse of the monster lying in front of him, his face full of shock and disbelief. The power of the blue light was completely beyond his cognition. He had no idea where this power came from.

"You've tried your best, but this monster is not something you can deal with alone right now." A calm voice came from the side.

The young man turned around and saw a middle-aged man in a green shirt walking slowly towards him with a faint smile on his face. His figure was particularly tall in the sun, and his gestures revealed a sense of calmness and confidence. It was Qin Mu, who took action at the right time and ended this unequal battle.

"Senior...it was you who saved me?" The young man said with some difficulty, his voice filled with excitement and gratitude.

Qin Mu nodded, walked to the boy, helped him up, and patted his shoulder gently: "Your swordsmanship is good and your will is strong, but your strength and experience are still insufficient. If you encounter this kind of enemy again in the future, remember to observe the weaknesses first, instead of fighting desperately."

A trace of shame flashed across the boy's face: "Thank you for your teachings, senior. It was my own arrogance that nearly cost me my life."

Qin Mu smiled slightly, took out a healing pill from his arms and handed it to him: "Take this medicine, it can temporarily stabilize your injuries. What's your name? Why did you enter this dangerous mountain alone?"

The young man took the pill and swallowed it without hesitation. After his complexion improved slightly, he replied, "My name is Cheng Hao. In order to hone my swordsmanship, I came to this mountain range to hunt monsters in order to break through my bottleneck."

Qin Mu nodded, with a little praise in his eyes: "It is rare to have such perseverance at such a young age. But the road of cultivation is to proceed step by step. Excessive risks will only make the gains more than the losses."

Cheng Hao showed a determined look on his face: "My senior taught me that, but I am not willing to stop here. I, Cheng Hao, aspire to become an indomitable swordsman. Only by constantly challenging my limits can I find my own sword path."

After hearing this, Qin Mu's eyes flashed with mixed emotions. He had the same ambitions when he was young, and now when he saw the young man in front of him, it was as if he saw himself back then.

"It's good that you have such ambition, but in the process of pursuing the way of the sword, you also need to know how to balance your own advances and retreats." Qin Mu said slowly, his tone revealing some of the insights of a veteran.

Cheng Hao was silent for a moment, then nodded seriously: "I will remember your teachings."

During the conversation, Qin Mu had already briefly checked Cheng Hao's injuries, and after confirming that he was fine, he took him away from the open space destroyed by the battle. Along the way, Cheng Hao seemed very reserved, and his heart was full of awe and gratitude towards Qin Mu.

The two walked to the depths of a dense forest. Suddenly, the atmosphere around them became oppressive. The bright sunlight seemed to be covered by an invisible shadow. The trees around them swayed without wind, and the branches and leaves rustled. Qin Mu frowned slightly and immediately sensed a dangerous aura approaching from all directions.

Cheng Hao obviously also felt this strangeness. He tightened his grip on the sword in his hand with caution, and a hint of fighting spirit flashed in his eyes. Although he had been seriously injured before, he did not retreat. Instead, he became more alert, with a sharp look like an eagle.

"Senior, there seems to be danger approaching here." Cheng Hao said in a low voice, his eyes full of vigilance.

Qin Mu nodded and said calmly: "Danger does exist, but you don't have to be overly nervous. Stay calm to deal with emergencies."

As soon as he finished speaking, a low roar suddenly came from the forest, and then several pairs of red eyes lit up in the shadows. Several huge black demon wolves slowly walked out of the dense forest. Their hair was shiny, their claws were sharp as knives, and they let out a low roar from their throats, staring fiercely at Cheng Hao and Qin Mu.

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