The first days inside the Pocket Realm were a constant test of endurance and adaptation for everyone.
Kyrian advanced alone through the ancient forest, moving like a silent shadow among the colossal trunks. He did not sleep for long periods, only brief meditations of one or two hours at the top of tall trees, where he could observe the surrounding terrain. The rest of the time was pure hunting.
On the second day, the beasts were still relatively weak. Wooden wolves at the 6° and 7° stages of Qi Liberation appeared in packs. Spiked boars and vine serpents were common. Kyrian eliminated them with brutal efficiency, barely needing to draw his sword. His ancestral sword intent cut through reinforced bark as if it were paper. Each victory added points to his leaf. The golden rune shone brighter and brighter against his chest.
On the third day, the scenario changed.
