Btth: Xiao yan with killing system

Xiao Yan leaned against a boulder, his chest heaving as he stabilized his Dou Qi. The battle with Lei Han had left him battered but victorious. The surge of power that came with his level-up was exhilarating, filling his veins with newfound strength. Yet, beneath the surface, a creeping unease stirred.

As he focused on his breathing, the system's cold, mechanical voice interrupted his thoughts:

> "Warning: Host dependency detected. Excessive life force absorption may lead to soul corruption."

Xiao Yan frowned, his elation fading. "Soul corruption? What does that mean?" he demanded.

The system remained silent, offering no further explanation. Frustration welled up inside him. The power it granted was undeniable, but the cryptic warnings made it clear this path was far from straightforward. Was it truly worth the risk?

Pushing the thoughts aside, Xiao Yan focused on his next steps. Lei Han's defeat had not gone unnoticed, and whispers of a mysterious system user were sure to spread. He needed to grow stronger—quickly.

The system seemed to anticipate his resolve.

> "Next Target: Xie Mo, Dou Zong. Challenge quest initiated. Reward: Dou Skill - Void Step."

A Dou Zong? The name sent a chill down Xiao Yan's spine. He had faced powerful opponents before, but a Dou Zong was leagues above his current strength. Still, the promise of Void Step, a spatial Dou Technique, was tempting.

Shaking off his hesitation, Xiao Yan descended the valley. The wind carried the faint scent of blood, a reminder of what he had done and what he would need to do.

For a moment, he allowed doubt to creep in. Was he walking the path of a hero—or a monster? The system offered no answers, only power.

His fists tightened. Whatever the cost, he couldn't stop now.

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