In the end, he chose not to investigate the heart-pounding ultimate secret at the top of the energy tower.
His Primordial Spirit's power was severely depleted, and the sluggishness from the virtual wounds on his back and left arm felt incredibly real.
Most importantly, an icy countdown pierced his mind:
[Remaining Assessment Time: 00:02:17]
'Two minutes left… I just have to get through this!'
A sharp glint flashed in Li Wen's eyes. His body, like a coiled leopard, no longer charged toward the core. Instead, he began to race along the edge of the ruins.
[Absolute Focus] was pushed to its limit. The light of his jade-like Primordial Spirit was dim, yet it still scanned his surroundings with precision.
He was like the most precise hunting machine. His goal was no longer to challenge the peak, but to—maximize his harvest.
