Where did the sense of urgency come from?0

It stemmed from the fact that disputes among high-tier cultivators were not something a Qi-Refining Realm cultivator like him could withstand. Even the smallest aftershock from such conflicts could spell disaster for bystanders. And Luo Chen had no illusions—he wasn’t strong enough to ride those waves yet.0

Strength. That was the origin of his urgency.0

Still, pressure alone couldn’t rush the flow of cultivation. So outwardly, Luo Chen maintained his normal rhythm: refining pills by day, cultivating diligently by night. It was a steady, dependable routine—exactly the kind that drew no suspicion.0

Of course, this was just what he showed on the surface. In private, he accelerated his exploration of Changyin Mountain. What started as a cautious survey spanning a few li gradually stretched into a full hundred-li radius over several days.0

His investigations confirmed that the spirit wolves in Changyin Mountain had significantly decreased, and there wasn't a single second-tier demonic beast remaining. It seemed they had migrated elsewhere. The ones that remained were only a few Grayleaf Wolves and Frost Wolves, along with some weaker first-tier demonic beasts.0

These beasts naturally couldn't detect Luo Chen's...0