[Ding! The Host has been given four options to choose from. Please selee option carefully.]

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  [Option 1: Select the Outer Rim of Mystic Evergreen Forest as your destination.

  Reward: Cultivation Stage+1.]

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  [Option 2: Select the Whispering Grove of Mystic Evergreen Forest to explore.

  Reward: Qi Enha Pill (Unon Grade).]

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  [Option 3: Select the Shadowed Thicket of Mystic Evergreen Forest to challenge yourself.

  Reward: Sword Aura prehension Card.]

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  [Option 4: Select the Forbiddehs of Mystic Evergreen Forest to risk everything.

  Reward: Beautiful Yellow Coffin (Unique Grade).]

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  As Reon approached the ter, he suddenly froze as the familiar sight of the System panel materialized before him. His eyes sed over the options, weighing each choice carefully.

  The first option was to veo the Beginner's Forest, also known as the Outer Rim of the Mystic Evergreen Forest.

  Although it was the safest and most straightforath, the reward—a simple increase in cultivation stage—felt underwhelming.

  Moreover, Reohat the mission he had taken from the Skyreach Mission Pavilion couldn't be pleted in such a low-risk area. The Outer Rim simply wouldn't challenge him enough to advance his true goals.

  The sed option was to veo the Whispering Grove, a pce Reon had initially inteo visit for his training and to fulfill his mission.

  Now, with the System this very choice, it felt like a sign—especially with su entig reward.

  The promise of a Qi Enha Pill of Unon Grade immediately caught Reon's attention.

  Its potent properties could drastically accelerate his progress, potentially giving him the edge he o break through to the Realm of cultivation—the Qi Solidification Realm. This reward was tempting for Reon, given his current dition.

  Reon's gaze settled ohird optiouring into the Shadowed Thicket. A shiver of unease ran through him at the thought—this ce he had no desire to enter in his current state. The dahere was far beyond what he could handle.

  However, the reward was almost irresistible—a Sword Aura prehension Card. While he wasn't sure what level of Sword Aura he would attain with its help, the potential power it offered was undeniable.

  The allure of such a reward was hard to ignore. Even if it meant braving the treacherous edges of the Shadowed Thicket, Reon couldn't dismiss the opportunity.

  He reasoned he wouldn't o veoo deep—he could stay he outskirts areat if necessary. But if he was willing to take the risk, the potential gain was immense.

  After weighing the sed and third options, Reon found himself torweewo. Both offered tantalizing rewards—the Qi Enha Pill and the Sword Aura prehension Card—but each path carried its own risks.

  His mind was so occupied with the decision that he didn't even bng at the fourth option after seeing it mention the Forbiddehs.

  However, had he taken a moment to look further down, he might have screamed in disbelief. The reward listed for venturing into the most dangerous part of the Mystic Evergreen Forest was the System's first-ever Unique Grade item—a coffin.

  The absurdity of it would have sent him into a fit of e, cursing the System for its twisted sense of humor.

  Reon made his decision without hesitation aed an option. With steady steps, he approached the ter and calmly informed them of his destination within the Mystic Evergreen Forest.

  The moment he spoke, a wave of stunned silence washed over the ter. Every persouro look at him as if they were gazing at a madman.

  From his simple outer sect robes, it was clear that Reon was no more than a disciple of the lowest rank, whily deepeheir shock.

  One of the men behind the ter, his expression a mix of disbelief and , finally spoke. "Little brother, are you sure? That pce is suicide for someone like you."

  Another added, shaking his head, "Many disciples, even those more experiehan you, have gohere trying to prove themselves—and none of them ever returned."

  Reon gave a respectful nod and replied, "I appreciate your , Seniors, but I have my reasons. Please, just arrange for me to go there."

  The first man sighed, his brows furrowing as if giving a final warning. "Very well, but don't say we didn't warn you. The danger you're walking into... it's far beyond what you think."

  Reon smiled lightly, his resolve unwavering. "Rest assured, Senior, I won't bme anyone."

  Inwardly, however, Reon was far from posed. "If I have to bme a would be the damn System for dangling such a tempting reward in front of me," he thought, mentally cursing its twisted logic.

  Just as the thought passed, the familiar sound echoed in his mind.

  [Ding! The Host has selected the Third Option. Please proceed to plete the task in order to cim your reward.]

  The man behind the ter sighed, muttering, "What's with these young disciples nowadays? Arrogant and overfident… even outer sect disciples think they survive the Shadowed Thicket—a pce even Core Sect disciples fear."

  As the teleportation process was arranged, Reohe gravity of their warnings. But the promise of the Sword Aura prehension Card outweighed the risk. His resolve remained unshaken.