No longer possessing martial path prowess to climb this mountain, one truly realizes how perilous it is.

Shen Han cautiously descends the mountain, yet even so, he ends up with several bruises.

Knees, elbows, all covered with scrapes.

Blood keeps seeping out, so Shen Han quickly tears off a few strips of cloth to wrap the wounds.

In this eerie place, his power is entirely lost, and his physical strength is no longer as formidable as the seventh grade martial path.

If he lets the wounds bleed, it might lead to excessive bleeding and resulting unconsciousness.

After a full two hours, Shen Han finally descends from the mountain.

Sitting on the ground, he can't stop panting heavily.

His stomach keeps growling nonstop.

He takes out some baked pastries from his pack and swallows them along with water.

Since his martial path power disappeared, his appetite has considerably diminished.

After slightly filling his stomach, Shen Han finally follows the road toward the circular square.

Along the way, he sees quite a few people caught in thorns, having been trapped for so long that many have fainted due to excessive blood loss.

Shen Han is not a saint; he doesn't have the ability to save everyone.

Furthermore, the character of these people or their intentions is unknown to him.

After saving them, it might actually increase his concerns.

Continuing onward toward the center of the circular square, where those ensnared are all masters above the fourth grade.

Shen Han only plans to rescue the fairy dressed in pale green.

It's not because he covets beauty, even though that fairy is quite beautiful...

He is absolutely acting out of gratitude.

In a chance encounter, she was willing to pay fifty taels for his lodging and gifted him a jade pendant for protection.

For both emotional and rational reasons, if he has the means, he should save her.

Moreover, the most crucial point is that someone of her caliber surely knows more than he does.

In such mysterious circumstances, she might know the cause and how to address it.

Moving forward, Shen Han takes out a piece of clothing from his pack to disguise his appearance.

He only intends to save one person; if seen by others, they may hold a grudge.

Better safe than sorry.

Should these people find a chance to escape, it would surely make enemies for himself.

It's better to be cautious about everything.

As he gradually approaches the circular square, the thorns here are a dozen times thicker than those he encountered on the mountain.

The spikes are even sharper.

At this moment, the sky is gradually darkening, but fortunately, there is some moonlight illuminating the scene.

Using the moonlight, Shen Han searches for the fairy among the group of people ensnared by the thorns.

When they see Shen Han approaching, these thorn-entangled people choose to play dead.

They probably still think Shen Han is the instigator, coming now to end their lives.

After circling around, he finally finds the fairy on the west side edge.

Thorns tightly bind her body, her clothes cut by the spikes, faintly revealing the skin hidden underneath.

Her lips pale, bloodless, and she is already unconscious.

The originally snow-white skin is now marked with wounds.

The wounds have stopped bleeding, and the previously shed blood has dried into stains, tinging her pale green attire a blackish red.

Shen Han does not wake her, holding a long sword to begin slicing the thorns.

Though his martial path power is gone, he still possesses precision in using the sword.

Faced with the sharp blade, the thorns are much weaker.

Though resilient, breaking free with force is difficult, but they can't withstand cutting.

After cutting several thorn strands, Shen Han moves a bit closer, softly identifying himself.

As soon as he finishes speaking, the fairy slowly opens her eyes.

The previous unconsciousness was indeed feigned; had he not revealed his identity, she might have attacked once she could move.

These seasoned fighters have trained in the world for years, they're all old hands...

His hand continues to cut the thorns, and after cutting, Shen Han extends his hand to carefully move the thorns aside.

When touching the wounds, a piercing sensation infiltrates his heart.

Gently clenching her teeth, the fairy endures the pain.

After at least half an incense stick duration, the thorns are finally cleared, and the previously stopped wounds start bleeding again.

Shen Han reaches out to support her, noticing her slight discomfort upon touch.

Given the emergency, such things can't be worried about at the moment.

The pair quickly head outside.

Meanwhile, the other masters entangled in thorns only now realize Shen Han is here to save someone.

Many begin to speak sweet promises, offering substantial gifts.

Seeing Shen Han ignoring them and gradually departing, some begin to threaten vehemently.

Yet, the more they threaten, the more Shen Han understands that he cannot rescue them.

Supporting her as they cover six miles, Shen Han observes the fairy's increasingly pale complexion and slowing steps.

Puts her down by the roadside, tears a few cloth strips from his clothes to bandage her wounds completely.

Once the bandaging is done, he takes out a water pouch and a baked pastry from his pack.

After hesitating momentarily, the fairy still accepts the items.

Taking a bite of the pastry, the fairy's gentle demeanor shows, contrasting his own rough eating manner...

She must be hungry; even a not-so-tasty baked pastry, she finishes it all.

Once recovered, they resume their journey.

After a moment, the fairy seems to notice something unusual and halts immediately.

"We can't proceed any further; let's find a place in the dense forest to hide first."

Shen Han does not ask why, changing direction to head into the forest.

While walking, the fairy doesn't keep secrets and begins explaining the reason.

"If I'm not mistaken, we are trapped in the Immortal Extinction Array.

Within this array, even if one steps into the Immortal Realm, their power will vanish completely..."

Immortal Extinction Array...

It sounds quite formidable.

"Within this array, a high-level law will overlay the existing world law.

Therefore, our cultivation techniques, enhanced physiques, are all covered by this high-level law and can't be utilized."

Listening to this, Shen Han quickly realizes why they can't go further outward.

"If all goes as predicted, those who set this Immortal Extinction Array are guarding outside it.

Anyone slightly approaches; they could unleash a sword qi that would surely be fatal to those within the array."

"Indeed... henceforth, the best solution is to hide, awaiting the Immortal Extinction Array's failure..."

The forest is not easy to navigate.

With the help of moonlight, Shen Han holds a sword in one hand and supports her with the other.

After traveling for a while, finally, they find a suitable resting place.

Several large trees form a circle, leaving a clearing in the middle.

Cutting some dry grass around, he lays it on the clearing, making it a temporary resting spot.

Once inside, both feel somewhat fatigued.

Each sits on one side; although aware that sleeping isn't advisable in the unfamiliar dense forest.

But with their power gone, exhaustion is real.

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