Wubei traced the strong signal and discovered its transmission path was incredibly long. It used an unknown number of Boundary Points as relays, and at times, it even looped back on itself.

Not only that, but some locations seemed to have extra measures in place. He had to be extremely careful with every Boundary Point he passed, or he might trigger a warning signal left behind in advance.

If the other party discovered they were being tracked, they could simply sever the connection at one of the Boundary Points in the chain, and he would lose the trail completely.

But the longer the search took, the higher the chance of being discovered.

So, after searching for a while, he said, "Brother Chen, this guy is highly skilled. He has support from Domain Creatures and has set up a lot of defenses and countermeasures. This might take me a while." He added with a sigh, "It would be great if these Boundary Points could open their channels for me to use. That would be much faster, just like last time."

He still remembered the last time, on their home turf against the Gongshi and Xiong Jianyi. The Boundary Points had been fully open to him then, and he had been full of confidence, eager to properly test his skills against them. Unfortunately, the enemy had used Domain interference, preventing him from showing what he could do.

Chen Chuan said, "If that’s the case, I’ll figure something out." He immediately used his Realm Token to contact Ni Qianqian, explained the situation, and requested that the Bureau grant permission to access the Boundary Points.

Ni Qianqian said, "Brother Chen, can you provide any proof that you were attacked?"

Chen Chuan replied, "The Realm Token the Processing Bureau gave me has records of the Domain interference and the strong signal. You can check it."

Ni Qianqian said, "Okay, that’s all I need. I’ll see what I can do. Give me a minute."

Just two minutes later, Ni Qianqian got back to him. "It’s done. Can you two handle it? If not, I can find someone at the Bureau to help?"

Chen Chuan said, "Thanks, Sister Ni. We should be able to handle it from here."

"Alright, be careful. Remember to contact me if you need anything else."

With this support, Wubei’s spirits soared. Now, he wouldn’t have to sneak through each Boundary Point; instead, he could get their assistance.

Before, it was like they were towering fortresses, forcing him to evade patrols just to find a trace. Now, they were practically supply depots. The feeling was exhilarating. Following the signal’s trail, it wasn’t long before he tracked it to its source.

He said excitedly, "Found it!" Then he added, "Brother Chen, I’m sending you the location."

A map of Central City immediately appeared on Chen Chuan’s Realm Token screen. A location was marked in red in the Deep Unexplored District. As the map zoomed in, it finally showed a spot near a natural green park.

Central City had a high degree of green coverage, and the Deep Unexplored District had the most of all, home to several large, inner-city hills and parks.

It used to be a popular spot for the wealthy, but it was gradually supplanted by better-developed areas. As a result, these places slowly became gathering points for gangs and criminals. The target location was there, halfway up the side of a hill.

After looking at it for a moment, he asked, "So the guy is right here?"

Wubei explained, "This is just where he first sent the Biological Domain message from. It’s the location of his Realm Token, so we can’t be one hundred percent sure if he’s physically there."

Chen Chuan grunted in acknowledgment. He picked up his Snow Monarch Blade and started walking out, saying, "Doesn’t matter. Finding the place is the first step."

’Find the location. If he’s there, I’ll take care of him. If not, I can still find the traces he left behind. At the very least, his Realm Token is confirmed to be there, which should provide plenty of clues.’

He left the building, found a station, and boarded a tram. Forty-five minutes later, he arrived in the Deep Unexplored District and stepped out of the station nearest to the target location.

Because of the high greenery coverage here, with many plants growing on walls and overhead, bright pillars of light pierced through gaps in the dark walls and tangled vines. They crisscrossed between the dark, rainy sky and the buildings, looking like a massive cage woven from countless searchlights.

In a place like this, the vibrant colors and ubiquitous, dancing advertisements actually felt much more welcoming.

It was still raining outside, and the wind blowing against him was heavy with moisture. He pulled up the hood of his jacket, walked out of the station, and stepped through puddles as he headed toward the marked area. Soon, he reached the foot of a dark hill.

Wubei’s voice sounded in his ear. "The target hasn’t moved. But, Brother Chen, I’m a little uncertain... it seems like there’s a Domain alert system in the area. If you just walk in, you might trigger it."

Chen Chuan glanced around and said, "There’s probably more to it than just that."

’Setting up shop here without any surrounding defenses would make no sense. Besides a Domain alarm, there are probably physical traps as well.’

He said, "Brother Wu, since that person is highly skilled, I’m going to turn off my Realm Token to avoid any interference with it or its light screen. I’ll be breaking contact."

"Okay. Be careful, Brother Chen."

Wubei was a little disappointed, but he knew it was necessary. The person on the other end was highly skilled. Even with access to the Boundary Points, he couldn’t guarantee there wouldn’t be a slip-up.

Chen Chuan then took out some medicine and swallowed it. The actual dose was minuscule, but he made it look like he took the entire amount. This was a show for anyone from the Processing Bureau who might be watching him. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

He then switched off his Realm Token and instantly merged with his Second Self before heading up the hill.

After his Second Self diverted the intrusion, any Domain attack that hit his body would be shunted into a non-existent space, preventing any obvious Domain interaction. He didn’t know if this could fool his opponent, but it was worth a try. It would also serve as a test.

There were indeed some traps along the path, but frankly, they were nowhere near fast enough to beat his reaction speed. Traps like these couldn’t possibly handle a high-level Fighter; they were probably only meant to deal with ordinary wild animals.

After avoiding numerous suspicious spots, he reached the halfway point of the hill. Here stood a large, long, and wide house made of brick and wood. It was built between three large trees, with flexible branches drawn from them and extended into the house, seemingly for reinforcement.

In front of the house’s main entrance was a wide, long awning over a wooden platform. A few staggered lights were installed under the edge of the awning, brightly illuminating the platform and the large doorway, which was covered only by a cloth curtain.

Inside the house, You Xing was leaning against a wall, clutching his chest and gasping heavily for breath. He looked as if he had suddenly lost dozens of pounds; the outlines of his muscles and bones were clearly visible beneath his skin. A pool of blood spread out beneath him, and the wounds on his chest and abdomen, which had been torn open yet again, were slowly starting to heal.

The entity had retreated after tasting fresh flesh and blood once more, apparently satisfied again. But he knew that as long as the underlying problem wasn’t solved, he would eventually be devoured completely.

But after experiencing this twice, he now understood: as long as his internal injuries healed to a certain point, the Raccoon Cat entity would decide its offering was ready to be feasted upon again.

Therefore, as long as he controlled his healing speed, he could guarantee his safety for a short time.

However, he wasn’t sure how much patience the entity had. Based on his understanding and past records, even by doing this, he could only delay the inevitable for three to five days at most.

Therefore, he had to solve this problem within three to five days.

He didn’t actually enjoy killing people head-on. His style was all about prior preparation and meticulous, detailed planning. He enjoyed the sense of accomplishment from a successful outcome, like fitting together building blocks, not something as artless as a physical brawl, in his opinion.

But now, he had no other choice.

Yet even with this decision made, there was still a vexing problem. After being attacked, the target was surely hiding in Wuyi Academy and wouldn’t come out. How was he supposed to get the job done?

’Perhaps I could find a way through the target’s family or friends?’

Just as he was pondering this, he suddenly sensed a strange noise from outside. His gaze shot warily toward the door. "Who’s there?"

Steady footsteps sounded from outside the house. Through the rain-beaded curtain, which swayed in the wind, a figure gradually approached and stepped onto the wooden platform. The light from under the awning illuminated the newcomer’s tall, long frame. He wore a black, hooded windbreaker and held a long blade in his hand.

A long blade reached in, slowly pushing the curtain aside. Chen Chuan walked in from outside. After he came to a stop, he saw vines crisscrossing overhead like a tangled mess of electrical wires, all converging in a corner of the room. And with a single glance, he spotted the Raccoon Cat statue placed in the middle of the house.

That confirmed he had found the right target.

He then sized up You Xing, who had already gotten to his feet. The man wore canvas pants and a torn shirt, with lingering scars on his chest and abdomen. His entire body was stained with blood.

The man’s limbs were long and thin, and his frame was somewhat stooped. His skin was pale, his cheeks were gaunt, and his damp hair clung tightly to his scalp. His eyes were bloodshot, yet the well-defined muscle groups tightly wrapped around his body indicated his impressive physical conditioning.

Chen Chuan raised a hand and pushed back his hood, revealing a handsome face and a pair of exceptionally sharp eyes. Rainwater dripped from his jacket, drop by drop.

He said politely, "I hope I’m not disturbing the host by visiting so late at night."

When You Xing saw him, he was stunned for a moment. He immediately used his Realm Token to scan the newcomer and observe the surroundings of the hill. Along with his shock and suspicion, a surge of wild joy rose in his heart.

His shock was that he had actually been found—it must have been because the strong signal he’d left behind was discovered and traced. His joy was because he had confirmed that his opponent had come alone.

Now, he no longer had to figure out a way to lure the person out of Wuyi. He could solve this matter right here, right now.

He said in a dry, hoarse voice, "You dare to come here... is it because you once defeated Tan Wang? Did that give you confidence?"

The information Zhao Qian had provided was incomplete, but the incident with Tan Wang was too famous to miss. It was easily searchable, so it hadn’t been concealed from him.

"You took medicine before you came, didn’t you? Mmm, I can smell it. The scent of spilled medicinal powder is on you... it’s those few types..."

You Xing’s expression showed that he had expected as much. He grinned. "But you need to understand, there’s the Third Limit... and then there’s the Third Limit..."

He reached out and grabbed a long staff that was leaning against the wall. With a sudden twirl, he slowly squatted down on one leg, his front foot lightly touching the ground. One hand gripped the butt of the staff, the other held the back section, and he pointed it diagonally at Chen Chuan.

...

...