It was said that the **Chiyan Cave** had been sealed for a thousand years, but recently, the seal had weakened, allowing demonic creatures to wreak havoc on the surrounding area.

The **Tianji Sect** had established its base here not only because of the abundance of spiritual energy but also because of a secret: they were guarding the seal. Inside the **Chiyan Cave** lay a truly terrifying creature. If it ever broke free, chaos would spread across the world.

Upon reaching the cave, Renault entered cautiously, knowing that danger lurked in every corner. The deeper he ventured, the darker it became. When the light from the entrance disappeared, the walls of the cave began to emit a faint, amethyst glow. The eerie purple light, combined with the occasional gust of cold wind, made the cave feel unsettlingly cold and sinister.

Holding his **Qingfeng Sword** tightly, Renault was ready to unleash his most powerful attacks if necessary. As he progressed deeper into the cave, he entered a large tunnel where he saw three giant creatures, each the size of an elephant. These beasts, standing on all fours, radiated an ominous glow.

Using the system to assess their strength and levels, Renault's face turned pale. Although his physical strength was equivalent to someone several levels higher, his **Kai Ling** spiritual energy was no match for these mid-tier **Ju Ling** beasts.

Even dealing with one would be a nearly impossible challenge, let alone three of them together. Leaving was not an option, as failure to complete the task would only lead to even more difficult missions in the future.

Realizing that his only option was to somehow lure them away and take them down one by one, Renault knew he needed to be strategic. His primary goal was to scout deeper into the cave to see if any sect disciples were still alive. For now, he didn’t need to engage with the beasts unless absolutely necessary.

At that moment, the three **Spectral Giant Lizards** sensed Renault’s presence. Flicking their tongues, they began moving toward him. Their heightened sense of smell made it clear there was no way to sneak past them unnoticed. Faced with no choice, Renault prepared to fight, though his plan to take them on one by one was quickly dashed as the three lizards advanced together. His palms began to sweat as he gripped his sword tighter.

Looking around, Renault quickly retreated, sprinting away. Seeing their prey trying to escape, the lizards sped up, not willing to let him go so easily. Although Renault was slower than the giant lizards and knew they would catch up soon, he had no intention of running away completely.

He aimed to lead them to a narrow passage where only one lizard could pass at a time. If he could position them correctly, their large bodies would collide, creating the perfect opportunity.

Though the lizards weren’t mindless, Renault planned to force them into a collision by expertly manipulating their movements—a technique he had perfected in his previous life through countless hours of gaming. If there was one thing Renault was confident in, it was his ability to “kite” enemies.

As the three lizards formed a line, Renault smirked. With a swift leap, he swung his **Qingfeng Sword**, executing the **Lingjian Cross Slash** technique. Two sharp beams of light shot out in a cross formation, striking the last lizard.

The lizard let out a roar as its skin split and blood splattered from the wound. Though the attack wasn’t lethal, it was enough to enrage the beast. The last lizard surged forward, pushing its way past the second one. The second lizard, unable to slow down in time, found itself in a collision course with the first.

Renault smiled coldly, knowing his plan was working. With nowhere else to run, he drove his **Qingfeng Sword** into a crack in the wall, using it as leverage to flip his body into the air. Kicking off the sword’s hilt, he pulled on the string attached to it, launching himself sideways out of harm’s way.

As Renault changed direction, the lizards scrambled to follow, but their massive bodies collided with one another in the narrow tunnel. Their combined momentum sent them crashing into the walls.

The cave rumbled as debris fell from the ceiling. The three giant lizards struggled to free themselves, but wedged together as they were, they were trapped.

Emerging from a nearby passage, Renault smiled faintly. Retrieving his **Qingfeng Sword** from the stone wall, he pressed onward. Though this would have been a great opportunity to train his sword skills, the urgency of his mission kept him focused. If the sect disciples were already dead, Renault would fail his linked missions.

As he cautiously moved forward, Renault noticed bloodstains along the tunnel. The faint spiritual energy in the blood suggested it belonged to someone from the sect.

Not long after, Renault came across the corpse of an outer sect elder, surrounded by the bodies of giant lizards. It seemed that the lizards had been roaming outside, likely heading toward the village to slaughter the residents.

Further ahead, Renault encountered more lizard corpses, some of which had been torn apart. The thick scent of blood filled the air, and soon after, he heard the unmistakable sounds of battle coming from deeper within the cave.

Realizing that there were still survivors, Renault quickened his pace. When he finally arrived, he saw a young woman with torn, ragged clothes fighting off several lizards. Her slender waist and voluptuous figure contrasted sharply with the fierceness of her attacks. Her sword unleashed powerful waves of energy, shattering the stones around her as her sword qi slashed through the air.

With one strike, the woman bisected a giant lizard, though it was clear she was exhausted from battling multiple beasts. Her breathing was heavy, and she was surrounded by more lizards.