Chapter 31 Night Owl Squad, Black Mane Lion King

"Since I've finished my Cultivation, it's time for the lottery."

It was already the second day, and Chu Han naturally wouldn't forget such an important matter.

He immediately opened the lottery panel and began the draw.

He prayed silently, hoping to draw something good.

The rainbow-colored wheel began to spin, finally coming to a stop.

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining 10 lower-grade energy stones.]

"Another 10 lower-grade energy stones. I'll save them for now."

These were essential for his future Cultivation, and Chu Han felt that the more he had, the better.

With today's draw complete, Chu Han decided to go out and hunt Beasts to further improve his strength.

He used a massive boulder to seal the cave entrance, preventing Zhao Feiyu from being disturbed and ensuring the safety of the cave's interior.

After completing these preparations, he headed deep into the Redwood Forest.

Before he had gone far, Chu Han heard a series of light footsteps and voices.

He hid behind a giant tree and peeked out.

He saw a squad of Martial Artists walking toward him. Judging by their direction, they were coming from the cave where he had been earlier.

Inside that cave, there were still five headless corpses.

Since they were coming from that direction, they were likely related to the Slayers.

Chu Han remained calm, pricking up his ears to listen to their conversation.

"Sigh, this is really bad luck. The captain's younger brother is actually dead, and that Black-Maned Lion has vanished. It won't be easy to explain when we get back," one man said with a look of panic on his face.

"Everyone knows Captain Night Owl's temper, and he cared so much about his brother. Since we didn't bring back the bodies of his brother and the others, I'm afraid we'll be held responsible," another Martial Artist worriedly added.

"There's nothing we can do. Whoever killed those people is definitely not weak; we might not be a match for them. Besides, the thing the captain cares about most right now is *that* matter. We have to rush back to help. If we're delayed, it'll be even more serious..."

Chu Han listened, his heart stirring.

These people were indeed from the Night Owl Squad, and they were searching for the men he had killed.

He hadn't expected that Third-Tier Martial Artist to be Night Owl's younger brother. Now, it was truly a fight to the death with the Night Owl Squad.

However, Chu Han wasn't afraid. Part of the reason he came out this time was to scout the Night Owl Squad's situation.

With his current strength, he might not necessarily lack the power to fight back.

Instead, he was very interested in "that matter" they mentioned, so he silently followed behind them.

They crossed a valley within the Redwood Forest and arrived at a relatively open area where several tents were pitched. A group of Martial Artists was gathered there—clearly the Night Owl Squad.

Chu Han hid nearby, observing the team.

There were over twenty people in the Night Owl Squad, all of whom were Martial Artists.

The man leading them had a sinister face and a fierce look in his eyes, making him appear extremely dangerous at a glance. Judging by the aura he emitted, he was a Fourth-Tier Martial Artist, presumably Night Owl himself.

Standing beside him were two Third-Tier Martial Artists whose strength was also not to be underestimated.

The rest of the group mostly consisted of Second-Tier and First-Tier Martial Artists.

The overall strength of this squad was indeed quite formidable.

Furthermore, as a Slayer squad, these people were stained with the blood of countless other Martial Artists and possessed significant combat experience.

At this moment, the returning men nervously stepped forward and reported everything that had happened to Night Owl in detail.

As Night Owl listened to the report, his face instantly darkened, and an astonishing Killing Intent erupted from him.

That Killing Intent spread out like a physical substance, making the surrounding air turn solemn and freezing.

The members of the Night Owl Squad knew all too well how severe the consequences of Night Owl's anger were, and they were immediately too terrified to even breathe loudly.

The men reporting felt as if every second was a year, secretly cursing their bad luck for being assigned such a task.

However, to everyone's surprise, Night Owl did not explode on the spot. Instead, he took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "Official business comes first. We'll handle that matter first, then settle the score with the killer later!"

The members of the Night Owl Squad breathed a sigh of relief, and the reporting men felt as if they had received a royal pardon, their bodies soaked in sweat.

Not far away, Chu Han, who had been watching, became even more curious about the "official business" they mentioned.

He wondered what it could be that would make Night Owl temporarily set aside the hatred of his brother's murder.

Soon, the Night Owl Squad set out.

Chu Han decided to follow them to find out the truth, carefully trailing the squad.

Relying on his exquisite movement technique, he easily hid his tracks without being discovered.

The group traveled all the way until they arrived before a cave.

This cave was very spacious, at least ten meters high. The entrance looked like the gaping maw of a giant beast, exuding a dangerous aura.

Chu Han followed them inside; the interior was dark and damp.

Taking advantage of the others' lack of attention, he slipped into the squad, following at the very rear as they walked deeper into the cave.

The further they went, the dimmer the light became, and a faint scent of blood wafted through the air.

Just then, a violent roar suddenly echoed from the depths of the cave.

The sound was mixed with a hint of Yuan Qi and immense fury, reverberating throughout the cave. It caused the faces of many weaker Martial Artists to turn pale instantly, their legs trembling slightly.

"That sound... it's actually a Black-Maned Lion, and its Rank is definitely not low!"

Chu Han was unaffected by the roar. At the same time, he realized that the Night Owl Squad's goal was to hunt a Black-Maned Lion.

Judging by the scale of this operation, he knew this Black-Maned Lion was no simple matter if it required so many people and such a grand display.

It was very likely a Fourth-Tier Black-Maned Lion King!

"This is going to be a good show." Chu Han's interest was piqued.

After the group advanced a bit further, they finally saw the true face of the Black-Maned Lion.

This Black-Maned Lion was several sizes larger than the Third-Tier one Chu Han had encountered before. The black mane on its body had been replaced by patches of black scales, making its defense even stronger.

With just one look, a violent and majestic aura washed over them, making their breath hitch. It was indeed a Fourth-Tier Black-Maned Lion King!

Chu Han was secretly astonished. The Fourth-Tier Black-Maned Lion King was even more powerful than he had imagined; no wonder the Night Owl Squad was so cautious.

However, with only one Fourth-Tier Martial Artist, Night Owl, and two Third-Tier Martial Artists, they dared to hunt a Fourth-Tier Black-Maned Lion King. Normally, they would have no chance of winning. He wondered what other methods Night Owl had prepared.

The Black-Maned Lion King merely let out a series of low growls, yet it caused some of the weaker individuals to start shrinking back, their eyes filled with fear.

"Don't be afraid! It just gave birth to cubs, so its strength has dropped significantly. Act according to plan!"

Night Owl's loud shout finally stopped the fearful men from retreating.

Just as Night Owl said, the Black-Maned Lion King only stood its ground and growled low, not immediately lunging forward to tear these humans to shreds. Clearly, it also had concerns at the moment.

Chu Han also noticed that its aura was somewhat unstable; it was not in its peak state.

Night Owl and the other two Third-Tier Martial Artists exchanged looks and began their move.

They simultaneously pulled out a black sphere from their robes. The surface of the spheres flickered with traces of electricity, exuding a dangerous aura.

As they pressed a button on the spheres, the spheres immediately crackled with electrical sparks, as if they contained endless lightning energy that could explode at any moment.

"Is this the method they prepared? It looks like the good show is about to begin."

Chu Han's eyes gleamed, becoming increasingly expectant of this fierce battle.