Although Gang Yan felt like he was being used as bait, after thinking for a moment, he understood that stealth was not his strong suit. Acting together would only be a burden, so he nodded: "Alright! I trust you this time!"
The test began, and the two quickly separated, merging into the forest.
Duke was like a true shadow, pushing his Dark Attribute Affinity Ability and Spiritual Perception to the limit.
He wasn't just moving fast but was fully utilizing the complex terrain of the trial forest, the shifting light and shadow, and the blind spots in perception caused by the leftover energy of ancient rituals.
Duke flowed through the dense ferns like water, moving along rock walls covered with glowing moss, occasionally using thick tree roots or hanging vines for short, silent leaps.
His Spiritual Power was like the finest spider web, detecting energy disturbances several hundred meters ahead, subtle traces on the ground, and barely perceptible changes in the air's scent.
