Chapter 102: My Sword Will Reveal the Outcome to You

Qin Chuan woke up to find the Sleep Bug still tirelessly inhaling and exhaling, which earned his grudging respect. He had never seen the Sleep Bug so proactive before; it was truly a rare sight.

Leisurely, Qin Chuan strolled over to the Sleep Bug and asked, "Little brother, you've been doing this for so long—what have you gained?"

The Sleep Bug stopped immediately upon seeing him and hurriedly replied, "The blue mist in the Five-Colored Toxic Miasma is far more potent than that of the Five-Colored Blue Spirit Beast. It took me quite a while just to absorb a little."

"Oh, then keep at it. Eat up more."

"Mm-hmm."

Half a day later, the Five-Colored Toxic Miasma finally dissipated, and the three bandits once again stepped onto the Path of Life and Death.

After walking for a while, nothing noteworthy appeared.

"Big brother, this feels about the same as the Four-Star level. Could it be that another formidable guardian is standing watch?"

Though he said this, a glint of excitement shone in the Sleep Bug’s eyes.

At the same time, Qin Chuan also felt a flicker of anticipation. "Hmm, I wonder what’s been sent to greet us this time?"

“Pfft!”

Zizi, overhearing their conversation, couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

“Hey, you two are something else. Other spirit creatures tremble with fear when crossing the Path of Life and Death.”

“But you two? You’re already plotting against the guarding spirit creatures.”

Qin Chuan chuckled, “Honestly, I’d like to keep a low profile, but my strength just won’t allow it!”

Zizi rolled her eyes at him with a smirk, “Hmph, always so full of yourself.”

“Ha ha!”

The thousand-meter-long Path of Life and Death was traversed with ease. In the blink of an eye, they neared the end of the passage.

“Chirp!”

Suddenly, a sharp sound pierced the air as a green arrow embedded itself into the ground, blocking the path of the three bandits.

“Welcome to the Five-Star Path of Life and Death.”

A voice dripping with mockery echoed through the corridor.

As the words fell, a shadow emerged from the darkness at the tunnel’s end.

With a casual wave of his hand, the green arrow shot back into his grasp with a swift *whoosh*.

“Damn, another humanoid spirit beast.”

In the Spirit Realm, humanoid spirit creatures represented the highest form. Though not truly human, they possessed significant advantages.

This one was a Five-Colored Green Spirit Beast, a sibling to the Five-Colored Blue Spirit Beast—they shared the same origin.

The Five-Colored Green Spirit Beast specialized in ranged attacks, boasting an ultra-long attack range.

On this Path of Life and Death, no spirit creature could approach him alive.

Both the Five-Colored Green and Blue Spirit Beasts were VIPs in the system—fully upgraded and brimming with powerful skills.

The only difference was that the Green Spirit Beast held a higher VIP rank, as it absorbed the green toxic mist.

The Five-Colored Toxic Miasma came in five hues: blue, green, purple, orange, and red. The toxicity intensified progressively from blue to red.

The Green and Blue Spirit Beasts were nearly identical in form, differing mainly in their skin and arms.

The Green Spirit Beast’s arms were unique: its left arm formed a bow, and its right arm held five arrows, together forming a functional bow and arrow.

Currently, the Five-Colored Green Spirit Beast was level 28, boasting a versatile and formidable skill set.

**Gale Volley (Active):** Base range of 50 meters. Each time an arrow hits a target, it can be instantly retrieved. If it misses, the arrow can be recovered after two seconds, excluding arrows shot during Gale Volley. No time limit. After five missed arrows, the skill enters a 20-second cooldown, reduced by one second per level; currently at level 9.

**Judgment (Exclusive Passive):** Speed value equals 70% of the Sharpness stat. No level.

**Precision (Passive):** Increases range by 2 meters per level; currently level 9.

**Hunting Eye (Active):** Guarantees critical hits during activation, dealing 150% damage for three seconds. Each level reduces cooldown by 0.1 seconds; currently level 5.

**Green Spirit Toxic Miasma (Active):** Releases a 10-meter radius blue toxic mist, causing damage over three seconds proportional to the target’s Tenacity. Each level extends duration by 0.5 seconds; currently level 5.

Judging by these skills, the Green Spirit Beast had an astonishing 68-meter attack range with relentless offensive capabilities—so long as it hit a target, it could fire continuously, almost like cheating.

Combined with the critical strike effect of Hunting Eye, it could unleash devastating damage. Even its regular shots inflicted agonizing pain.

Five-Colored Green Spirit Beast’s stats: Sharpness 1200+, Tenacity 700+, Speed 840+.

All these stats surpassed Qin Chuan’s, marking it as a ruthless adversary.

At this moment, the two sides stood fifty meters apart, with the three bandits fully within the Green Spirit Beast’s attack range.

The Green Spirit Beast chuckled lightly, “An unexpected day indeed. It’s been many years since a spirit creature dared to challenge this place. I can assure you, no spirit creature has ever passed through here.”

More brutal than the Blue Spirit Beast, this guardian kept the pass rate at zero.

For Qin Chuan, this promised to be another grueling battle.

He stepped forward a few meters, his voice calm and steady: “Then allow me to break that record.”

His words, though soft, brimmed with unshakable confidence, prompting the Green Spirit Beast to laugh heartily.

“Ignorance and arrogance equal foolishness.”

A faint hum emanated from Qin Chuan’s sword, its blade glowing with a soft orange light.

“Hmm, an orange spirit weapon? Then today isn’t just unexpected—it’s a pleasant surprise.”

Unlike the fiery excitement in the eyes of other spirit creatures, the Green Spirit Beast remained composed.

Though it was a purple-tier spirit beast, it was exceedingly proud; otherwise, it wouldn’t have merely shot the green arrow into the ground.

Clearly, it intended to toy with its opponent, for the Path of Life and Death was painfully lonely.

Sometimes, invincibility meant solitude.

This was the Green Spirit Beast’s most honest thought at that moment.

With the sword’s hum, Zizi and the Sleep Bug prudently retreated.

The Green Spirit Beast paid them no mind, fixated solely on Qin Chuan.

“Whether it’s ignorance or arrogance, my sword will reveal the truth.”

Qin Chuan now carried the air of a seasoned warrior. Facing the formidable Green Spirit Beast, he remained calm and unruffled.

“Ha! Very well. But you will pay the price for this!”

A flash of anger flickered in the Green Spirit Beast’s eyes. Qin Chuan’s demeanor was far from what it had anticipated.

Qin Chuan showed no fear, no trembling—hardly even a shred of respect.

This was intolerable to the Green Spirit Beast. Seemingly casual, it loosed an arrow.

“Chirp!”

At just over forty meters, the green arrow took only half a second to reach Qin Chuan.

Yet, in that brief moment, Qin Chuan not only dodged the arrow but advanced two meters forward.

“Huh, interesting.”

Though Qin Chuan evaded the shot, the Green Spirit Beast remained skeptical that he could get close.

So it fired a second arrow. Since ordinary shots had a short retrieval time of 0.5 seconds, it was ready quickly.

Still, Qin Chuan dodged again and moved forward another two meters.

“Impossible!”

Surprise crept into the Green Spirit Beast’s eyes. If the first dodge was luck, the second was skill.

Determined, it unleashed a third arrow, this time with less disdain.

This shot was noticeably faster but, unsurprisingly, missed once more.

By now, the distance had closed to forty meters, with Qin Chuan actively leaping forward.

“You little brat, I refuse to miss you!”

Gritting his teeth, the Green Spirit Beast fiercely activated his skill.

“Gale Volley!”