Chen Yu and Han Yan's plan was simple.
But clean.
And inside God's Sanctuary, a clean plan was often more important than strength.
The golden beetle slowly crawled near the lakeside rocks while sunlight reflected from its golden shell.
Meanwhile—
Han Yan remained hidden underground silently.
Only Chen Yu stood openly near the shore.
He slowly approached the beetle while controlling his breathing carefully.
The moment he entered attack range—
he moved instantly.
Slash.
His blade struck directly against one of the beetle's legs.
Clang.
The sound felt like metal hitting metal.
The golden beetle suddenly released a sharp screech before rushing directly toward Chen Yu. Its speed was far faster than ordinary primitive creatures.
Chen Yu immediately retreated.
He did not fight directly.
Instead, he continuously moved around nearby rocks while forcing the beetle to chase him.
The beetle's attention remained completely focused on him.
Then—
a knife suddenly burst upward from beneath the ground.
Stab.
The blade pierced directly into the lower abdomen of the golden beetle.
The creature screeched violently.
Its body twisted immediately as if preparing to counterattack.
But before it could react—
another strike appeared.
Han Yan emerged from underground instantly and stabbed again toward the damaged area.
Crack.
This time, the blade penetrated deeply.
The golden beetle struggled violently for several seconds before finally collapsing onto the ground.
Silence returned near the lake.
Han Yan stared at the dead beetle in shock.
Then a notification appeared before both of them.
[Sacred-Blood Creature: Golden Beetle killed.]
Han Yan's eyes widened instantly.
"Sacred creature…?"
Even her voice became slightly unsteady.
Inside the First Sanctuary, sacred-blood creatures were legendary existences for ordinary hunters.
Most primitive hunters would never even see one personally.
Chen Yu silently looked toward the dead golden beetle while his thoughts became chaotic again.
Sacred-blood beetle.
Black crystal.
Han Sen.
According to the original story, Han Sen obtained the mysterious black crystal from a sacred-blood black beetle.
But now—
Han Yan had killed a similar golden beetle instead.
History had already changed.
Or perhaps…
the original story never showed the complete truth.
Han Yan slowly looked toward Chen Yu.
"You know something about this creature, don't you?"
Chen Yu remained silent briefly before nodding slightly.
"…Maybe."
That was the only answer he could give.
After calming themselves, both finally sat near the lakeside quietly.
Then they began eating the sacred golden beetle meat carefully.
The flesh contained astonishing energy.
Far greater than primitive creature meat.
The moment the energy entered his body, Chen Yu immediately felt intense strengthening spread through his muscles and bones.
Several notifications appeared.
[Sacred-Blood Golden Beetle flesh consumed.]
[Sacred Geno Point +1]
[Sacred Geno Point +1]
[Sacred Geno Point +1]
[Sacred Geno Point +1]
Chen Yu gained four sacred geno points.
Beside him, Han Yan suddenly looked shocked as more notifications appeared before her.
She had gained five sacred geno points instead.
For several moments, neither of them spoke.
Because both understood clearly—
their lives inside God's Sanctuary had just changed completely.