"The Chaotic Ancient Era... what kind of age was it, exactly?"

Han Yuan muttered to himself.

"The Chaotic Ancient Era... it was an unknown time."

A listless, hoarse voice suddenly sounded from behind Han Yuan.

Han Yuan turned to look, only to see a scholar with delicate features and a slightly pale complexion, dressed in an ordinary white robe, standing behind him.

For such a person to appear so silently, a normal man would have been scared to death.

But Han Yuan remained unfazed. He asked curiously, "My friend, you know about the Chaotic Ancient Era?"

"I know a little."

The Scholar nodded.

He led Han Yuan to a bookshelf and picked up a book.

"Finish this book, and you should have a better understanding of the Chaotic Ancient Era."

Han Yuan took the book and looked down at it.

The book was quite old and dilapidated. The cover was mostly destroyed, leaving only two words: Ancient Wonders.

Just as Han Yuan was about to ask the young Scholar some more questions, he looked up to find the man had vanished without a trace.

’He left so quickly?’

Han Yuan muttered.

He took the ancient text to the counter at the Library Pavilion, checked it out, and then left with it.

According to the rules, Demon Exterminators could borrow three books at a time from the Library Pavilion.

Han Yuan only borrowed one, so of course there was no problem.

After returning to his room, Han Yuan couldn’t wait to start flipping through it.

Soon, he understood what the Chaotic Ancient Era was all about.

This era was a time from which no historical records have been passed down.

It existed only in word-of-mouth tales.

The author of this book was an Abnormal Person named Zhao Feng. He wanted to prove the existence of the Chaotic Ancient Era and constantly searched for any scrap of evidence.

He traveled throughout the territory of the Great Ling Dynasty, visiting many ancient sites.

He even worked with some Tomb Raiders, excavating many large tombs.

But he still couldn’t find any trace of the Chaotic Ancient Era.

Zhao Feng spent his entire life like this, neglecting his cultivation, which led to the depletion of his lifespan.

Sensing his time was short, he returned to his hometown and began writing this book, *Ancient Wonders*.

At the end of the book, Zhao Feng lamented.

He felt that the Chaotic Ancient Era might not exist at all... that it might have been entirely fabricated.

After Han Yuan finished the book, he was lost in thought.

’Zhao Feng traveled far and wide, but still found no evidence of the Chaotic Ancient Era’s existence.’

’But now, the Yellow Springs Saint Mother, who is suspected of being an Evil Demon Seed, has appeared.’

’If it’s confirmed that the Yellow Springs Saint Mother is an Evil Demon Seed, then that could also prove that the Chaotic Ancient Era might have really existed.’

Han Yuan mused.

Because in human legends, the Evil Demon Seeds had vanished along with the Chaotic Ancient Era.

If the existence of Evil Demon Seeds could be confirmed, then so could the Chaotic Ancient Era.

Of course, whether the Yellow Springs Saint Mother, worshipped by the Wangling Sect, was an Evil Demon Seed still required further confirmation.

’This world... it’s truly full of gods and ghosts.’

Han Yuan felt that this book, *Ancient Wonders*, had a kind of magic to it, making him feel an impulse to investigate whether the Chaotic Ancient Era really existed.

Of course, he suppressed this impulse.

After satisfying his curiosity, Han Yuan calmed his mind and began to practice the Black Whale Oversea Skill.

With these one hundred Spirit Yang Pills, he had enough to cultivate for a long time.

.....

「The next day.」

「Changlong Inn.」

A young man with abnormally thick arms, thick eyebrows, and large eyes was devouring a roasted leg of lamb.

With a few loud CRUNCHES, the leg of lamb, bones and all, was chewed up and swallowed by the young man.

Seeing this, the nearby customers were already used to it.

This was no ordinary person, but the senior disciple of the Divine Fist Sect, Shi Jian.

He had been in Cangshui County Town for five days.

In those five days, he had challenged all the young masters from the Five Great Noble Families of Cangshui County Town, as well as those from the various martial arts schools and boxing gyms.

Below the True Qi Realm, no one was his match.

Due to their status, True Qi Martial Artists couldn’t easily make a move; otherwise, word would spread that they were bullying the younger generation.

For a time, Shi Jian’s fame resounded through Cangshui County Town, leaving the younger generation of Cangshui County unable to hold their heads high.

"Why hasn’t Shi Jian left yet?"

"I hear he’s waiting for the Overseas Dragon, Han Yuan, to return."

"If even Han Yuan loses, Cangshui County Town will be completely humiliated by the Divine Fist Sect."

Inside the inn, some customers watched Shi Jian feasting and discussed the matter among themselves.

They didn’t shy away from Shi Jian’s presence, discussing it right in front of him.

Because Shi Jian had a bold and unrestrained personality, he wouldn’t care about such things at all.

Just then, a Martial World Wanderer walked in, saw Shi Jian eating, and hurried over to whisper something in his ear.

"He’s finally back?"

Shi Jian’s expression grew excited.

"Yes, many people saw Han Yuan ride into the city yesterday."

"There should be no mistake."

The Martial World Wanderer said.

"Perfect! I’ll go meet him then!"

Shi Jian stood up and headed straight for the Observatory.

Seeing this, many people who didn’t even know the news could guess what was happening.

"Han Yuan must be back!"

"From the looks of it, he’s heading straight for the Observatory."

"He’s so bold, he even dares to go to the Observatory."

"What’s he got to be afraid of? He’s just looking for a duel. If the Observatory can’t handle it, they’ll be a laughingstock!"

In an instant, more and more people began to follow behind Shi Jian.

Eventually, even some busybodies who didn’t know what was happening joined the procession.

They formed a vast and mighty procession.

These people weren’t stupid; they stopped about ten meters away from the Observatory’s main gate.

Only Shi Jian, the senior disciple of the Divine Fist Sect, dared to be so arrogant.

If they tried to imitate Shi Jian, they would just be throwing their lives away.

The Black Death Guards on duty at the Observatory’s main gate watched Shi Jian’s slow approach as if facing a great enemy.

"Everyone, I am Shi Jian. I am looking for Han Yuan of your Observatory’s Demon Extermination Tribe."

"Please pass on the message."

Shi Jian wasn’t an idiot. He naturally wouldn’t just barge into the Observatory. Instead, he observed all the proper etiquette, clasping his fist as he spoke.

"Please wait a moment."

The Black Death Guard knew the Observatory’s reputation was at stake, so he didn’t dare to be negligent and quickly reported it up the chain.

Soon, a knock from a Black Death Guard sounded on Han Yuan’s door.

"What is it?"

Han Yuan, who was cultivating, opened his eyes, a little surprised and suspicious.

"Lord Han, Shi Jian of the Divine Fist Sect is outside the main gate. He states he wants to see you."

The Black Death Guard said respectfully.

"Shi Jian..."

Han Yuan recalled Huang Xian’Er telling him about this before.

’That guy actually dared to come...’

’Interesting.’

Han Yuan thought for a moment, pushed open the door, and headed for the entrance.

He also wanted to meet this senior disciple of the Divine Fist Sect.

When he arrived at the Observatory’s plaza, he found that the usually deserted square was now filled with many figures.

Most of them were Demon Exterminators.

Huang Xian’Er was among them.

It was obvious they were all here to watch the spectacle.

Han Yuan ignored their stares and walked straight out of the Observatory’s main gate.

A powerfully built young man with thick arms appeared before his eyes.

Shi Jian also saw Han Yuan appear at the Observatory’s gate.

Their gazes instantly locked.

"Han Yuan?"

"Shi Jian?"