Jiang Han didn't continue killing because he needed to recover his strength and maintain peak condition to face the tough battles ahead.
After entering the Twelfth Peak, he found a secluded bush and used the Mountain Penetration Technique to burrow underground. He traveled several hundred meters beneath the surface and dug out a massive cave where he sat to meditate and rest.
This place was extremely safe. Even if someone discovered the cave, who would dare to come in and pursue him? Entering the cave would make noise, and he could easily counterattack or escape.
Jiang Han took out a piece of dried meat from his pocket, opened his water bottle, and slowly chewed while sipping water, lost in thought.
At this moment, the area between the Eleventh and Twelfth Peaks was swarming with people.
Not only had Jiang Long and others arrived, but nearly a hundred foreign martial artists had also come. The five people who were intimidated by Jiang Han earlier recounted what they had seen and heard from him.
Some people looked at the bodies of Shi You and others, their eyes flickering with uncertainty, considering retreat.
However, more people began searching the Twelfth Peak. They couldn't believe that Jiang Han could defy the odds with so many people hunting him down. Even if he reached the 9th Level Purple Mansion, he couldn't possibly be a match for so many.
But...
A group of people quickly searched the Twelfth, Thirteenth, and even Fourteenth Peaks, yet they didn't find a trace of Jiang Han.
Jiang Han seemed to have vanished into thin air, leaving no trace.
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Du Family Town, Good Fortune Casino.
This was the largest casino within a hundred miles, owned by the Du Family. It had been running for decades, with the best reputation and business.
Today, the Du Family Casino was packed, but no one was interested in the other games; they were all waiting for one piece of news.
The news of Jiang Han's death!
Many gamblers had bet on Jiang Han dying today, while others wagered that he would continue to hold on. They needed to get the latest updates here and wait for the final result.
Flap!
A carrier pigeon flew into the room, and countless people in the gambling hall stood up, nervously watching the pigeon. Good Fortune Casino had sent five people to the Tianhu Mountain Range, not to hunt Jiang Han, but to relay the news back as soon as possible.
A manager grabbed the pigeon, took the note from its leg, and read aloud: "Jiang Han appeared at Baigui Peak, killed Shi You, Shi Qiang, Shi Yun, and Shi Qi, then escaped. The search team has not found any trace of Jiang Han." New chapters come out on g.com first.
Wow!
The room erupted, with countless people cursing, while many others were thrilled, unable to resist cheering for Jiang Han. Those cursing were naturally the ones who bet on Jiang Han dying today, while those cheering had bet on him surviving longer.
Immediately, the hall was abuzz with discussion.
Shi You and the others were considered notable figures in nearby villages and towns, yet Jiang Han had swept through them alone? People began speculating about Jiang Han's true combat power.
When the Jiang Family members were killed earlier, no one paid much attention, thinking the Jiang Family was exaggerating Jiang Han's strength to cover up their incompetence.
Some suspected Jiang Han had practiced demonic arts, while others said Jiang Henshui had left Jiang Han some ultimate secret techniques, boosting his combat power.
However, most people in the hall believed Jiang Han wouldn't last long. Since he had shown himself, how could he escape with over a hundred people chasing him?
As people continued to discuss, they also kept waiting.
Time passed anxiously, and an hour later, another pigeon flew back, bringing the latest battle report from the Tianhu Mountain Range.
The casino manager opened the letter amidst the crowd's anticipation. After a quick glance, his face was filled with disbelief.
Urged by the crowd, he read: "Jiang Han appeared at Longya Peak, killed three from Liu Family Village and two from the Jiang Clan's Hunting Squad, then disappeared again."
Over a hundred people were hunting Jiang Han, yet not only did they fail to kill him, but he also managed to kill five more.
This news seemed unbelievable, even the casino manager couldn't believe it.
The hall was filled with voices of doubt, and many people cursed loudly.
Another hour passed.
A pigeon flew in, and this time a gambler took the initiative, grabbing the pigeon and taking out the message. After just a glance, he angrily shouted, "Fake, fake! Impossible, this is impossible, how can a Purple Mansion Realm be so strong? Divine Ability? I don't believe a Purple Mansion Realm can awaken a Divine Ability!"
The manager snatched the letter and read: "Jiang Han appeared at Tiantai Peak, killed Guan Lu, Guan Qiao, and Guan Xing, along with three from Ma Family Village, then quickly disappeared. It is suspected he has mastered some kind of earth-penetrating Divine Ability, coming and going without a trace. He might also possess a strange Divine Ability, allowing him to teleport, which is very advantageous for ambushes..."
Most people doubted the authenticity of this news, even those who bet Jiang Han could last a few more days were skeptical. After all, the awakening of a Divine Ability in the Purple Mansion Realm was unheard of, let alone awakening two.
The problem is...
Such a major event, the casino's messengers couldn't possibly lie. The information could easily be verified, and the names of those killed were written in detail. How could this be faked?
The news from the casino spread quickly, and countless people in Du Family Town got the news, causing a sensation throughout the town. Many people flocked to the casino, crowding it inside and out, all seeking to verify the authenticity of the news and waiting for further updates.
Night gradually fell.
More news came in, Jiang Han had killed four more people, three of whom were members of the Jiang Clan's Hunting Squad, leaving no one doubting the authenticity of the news anymore.
Everyone was in shock and disbelief. How could Jiang Han, in the Purple Mansion Realm, awaken a Divine Ability? This was completely beyond everyone's understanding.
As night fully descended, seven or eight martial artists returned from the Tianhu Mountain Range, the very ones sent by the Du Family to hunt Jiang Han. They brought back accurate information, causing an uproar in Du Family Town.
"Jiang Han is not human, he must have practiced demonic arts! He's gone mad, killing everyone he sees!"
"Jiang Han can burrow, appearing and disappearing unpredictably. No one dares to chase him underground. He can easily reach anywhere from underground, and he also has a teleportation Divine Ability. His power rivals the 9th Level Purple Mansion, and no one can withstand a single strike from him in an ambush..."
"Everyone from the Tianhu Mountain Range has come down. Staying there would mean being picked off by Jiang Han one by one. He's too strong, unmatched among the Purple Mansion Realm in the wild!"
"Unless a Mystic Void Realm expert steps in, sending Purple Mansion Realm to hunt him is a death sentence. Jiang Han is ruthless, killing people like chickens, one strike per person!"
Not only in Du Family Town, but nearby Guan Family Town, Wang Family Town, and other places also received the news.
In every major town and village, countless people gathered. Some discussed the day's battles in the Tianhu Mountain Range, some speculated whether Jiang Han had awakened a bloodline Divine Ability, and others debated whether to continue hunting Jiang Han the next day...
That night, Jiang Han's name echoed across dozens of villages and towns, making a name for himself by slaughtering nineteen people in one day.
The young man from the Jiang Clan made his mark in a single battle!