Mythical Beast Mountain Range,
The Mythical Beast Mountain Range was a vast and ancient wilderness that stretched across the borders of the Jiama Empire like a colossal green dragon. Its endless peaks rose high into the clouds, while dense forests covered its slopes, concealing countless secrets that had remained untouched for generations.
As one of the largest Magical Beast habitats in the entire empire, the mountain range was home to innumerable Magical Beasts. From weak First-Rank beasts that ordinary hunters could handle to terrifying sixth and Seventh Rank Magical Beasts. Every corner of the mountain range contained both opportunities and dangers.
Rich medicinal herbs, precious ores, rare spirit fruits, and heavenly treasures could often be found hidden deep within the forests and valleys. Many fighters and mercenary groups entered the mountain range every year in search of fortune, hoping to obtain treasures that could change their fate overnight.
However, for every person who returned with riches and glory, many more disappeared forever among the endless mountains. Poisonous swamps, treacherous cliffs, hidden caves, and powerful Magical Beasts turned the region into a natural death trap for the careless and the weak.
Because of this, the Mythical Beast Mountain Range possessed a fearsome reputation throughout the Jiama Empire. To some, it was a land of fortune and adventure. To others, it was a merciless graveyard where countless lives had been buried.
Yet despite its dangers, countless people continued to venture into its depths year after year, drawn by the temptation of power, wealth, and the countless mysteries hidden within the ancient mountains.
Today, this place welcomed another new face.
"Here I come, the Mythical Beast Mountain Range!"
Xiao Feng stood at the edge of the forest and made a slightly Chunnibyou remark while sweeping his gaze across the endless sea of green before him.
Ancient trees towered dozens of meters into the sky, their thick branches intertwining to form a natural canopy that blocked much of the sunlight. The air was filled with the sounds of insects, birds, and the occasional beastly roar echoing from deeper within the mountains.
Compared to the bustling Wutan City, this place felt far more primal.
"It's time to test my Cultivation!"
Xiao Feng placed his hand on the first grade katana on his waist, which he had refined himself by combining Artifact Refining and Mechanical Refining and his heart could help but feel excited.
No matter which era or which world, as long as they were men, they liked guns, cannons, swords, etc. They all enjoyed the feeling of becoming stronger.
Xiao Feng was no exception to this rule.
The reason he came to the Mythical Beast Mountain Range was for two reasons.
One, to refine his Combat Experience since he had no so called experience.
Two, try to see if he can find some rare Heaven and Earth Treasures.
With a step, Xiao Feng walked into the forest, looking for a suitable target to fight.
The outer region of the Mythical Beast Mountain Range was relatively safe.
At least compared to the inner regions where Fourth-Rank and Fifth-Rank Magical Beasts roamed, most of the Magical Beasts here were First-Rank and Second-Rank Magical Beasts.
For the current Xiao Feng, they were the perfect opponents.
As he advanced deeper into the forest, his Spiritual Sense continuously spread outwards, scanning his surroundings.
Several medicinal herbs appeared within his perception.
Unfortunately, they were all common herbs worth only a few gold coins. Xiao Feng couldn't even be bothered to stop for a common herb. .
Rustle! Rustle!
Suddenly, a disturbance came from a nearby bush.
Xiao Feng immediately stopped moving and tightened his grip around the katana.
A few seconds later, a dark figure leapt out.
It was a wolf-type Magical Beast roughly two meters long. Its body was covered in grey fur while a pair of sharp fangs protruded from its mouth.
Most importantly, traces of wind-attributed Dou Qi lingered around its limbs.
"A Wind Wolf."
Xiao Feng immediately recognized it.
One of the most common Second-Rank Magical Beasts within the outer regions. Although its strength wasn't particularly high, its speed was excellent. For rookie mercenaries, it was quite a troublesome opponent.
The Wind Wolf also discovered Xiao Feng and its emerald eyes immediately locked onto him.
One human.
One beast.
Their gazes met in the forest.
The next second—
Roar!
The Wind Wolf suddenly kicked off the ground and charged forward at a surprisingly fast speed.
Almost instantly, it crossed more than ten meters.
However, Xiao Feng had been prepared for a long time.
Dou Qi surged through his body and his legs exerted force as he stepped sideways.
Whoosh!
The claws narrowly passed by his neck and a few strands of hair drifted to the ground.
"So fast!"
Xiao Feng's eyes narrowed. Although he had read information about Wind Wolves in books, experiencing their speed firsthand was a completely different matter.
The Wind Wolf landed on the ground and immediately turned around. Its beastly instincts told it that the human before it was not easy prey.
Meanwhile, Xiao Feng without hesitation unsheathed his katana.
Cling!
A clear metallic sound echoed through the forest and the silver blade reflected the bright sunlight.
Bang!
The ground beneath Xiao Feng's feet cracked slightly as he rushed forward. With a swift slash, the katana drew a cold arc through the air.
The Wind Wolf also opened its mouth and lunged.
Clang!
The blade collided against the beast's claws.
A powerful force travelled through Xiao Feng's arms and his body slid backwards several meters before finally stopping.
"So strong." Xiao Feng shook his slightly numb arm then followed with another slash.
The katana cut through the air with a sharp whistle as it aimed for the Wind Wolf's neck.
However, the Magical Beast's reaction speed was astonishing. Just before the blade landed, the Wind Wolf twisted its body and narrowly avoided the attack.
Swoosh!
The katana only managed to leave a shallow wound on its shoulder and fresh blood splattered onto the grass.
"Roar!"
Pain immediately enraged the Wind Wolf and it's emerald eyes became increasingly ferocious as wind-attributed Dou Qi gathered around its limbs.
Pain immediately enraged the Wind Wolf and its emerald eyes became increasingly ferocious as wind-attributed Dou Qi gathered around its limbs.
Whoosh!
A gust of wind erupted beneath its feet and its speed increased once again.
Before he could react, the beast had already appeared in front of him.
Xiao Feng's expression instantly changed and he instinctively swung his katana.
Unfortunately for him, the Wind Wolf feinted to the left before suddenly changing direction and the katana slashed through empty air.
"Oh no!"
Xiao Feng immediately realized his mistake. However, it was already too late.
Rip!
The Wind Wolf's claws raked across his chest.
A sharp burning pain exploded through his body as several bloody claw marks appeared on his clothes but the cut wasn't too deep.
"Damn!"
Xiao Feng hurriedly retreated as the blood slowly dripped from the wounds on his chest.
Fortunately, the injury wasn't deep.
At this moment, he understood the importance of combat experience once again.
Although he possessed cultivation techniques, fighting skills, and knowledge from countless books, this was his first real life-and-death battle.
Compared to a Magical Beast that hunted and fought every day, he was still far too inexperienced.
The Wind Wolf clearly sensed his weakness and it didn't give Xiao Feng any chance to recover.
Roar!
With a furious roar, it charged again.
"Tsk, just because I want to train my close combat, I am not a sitting duck."
"Spiritual Flame Formation!"
Xiao Feng snapped his fingers and several Spiritual Runes shot out at a fast speed, enveloping the Wind Wolf.
"Spiritual Flame Formation!"
Xiao Feng snapped his fingers and several Spiritual Runes shot out at high speed, surrounding the Wind Wolf from all directions.
Buzz!
The runes lit up simultaneously.
Lines of spiritual power connected together and formed a small formation around the beast.
Before the Wind Wolf could react, scarlet flames erupted from the runes.
Boom!
The surrounding temperature instantly rose.
"Roar!"
The Wind Wolf let out an angry roar as it was engulfed by the flames.
Its wind-attributed Dou Qi immediately surged outwards, attempting to disperse the fire.
Unfortunately, although the Spiritual Flame Formation was a First Rank Spiritual Array, you have to understand that's it's origin is the Great Ruler World. Therefore trapping a mere Second-Rank Magical Beast for a few moments was more than enough.
"Let's finish this!"
Xiao Feng slowly raised the katana and mobilized the Dou Qi in his body.
Wind-attributed Dou Qi gathered around the blade, causing faint streams of air to swirl around it.
The sharp katana began emitting a low humming sound.
Inside the Spiritual Flame Formation, the Wind Wolf seemed to sense danger. It crazily slammed against the barrier, trying to escape.
Boom! Boom!
Cracks rapidly spread across the flaming barrier.
Anyone could see that the formation would not last much longer. However, Xiao Feng had already completed his preparations.
A fierce gale suddenly erupted around him.
The surrounding leaves were blown into the air as streams of wind converged towards the blade.
"Yellow Grade High-Level Fighting Skill"
"Swift Sword Slash"
The moment the words fell, the wind gathered around the katana reached its peak and a sharp sword intent erupted from Xiao Feng's body.
Swoosh!
A brilliant crescent-shaped sword qi erupted from the blade.
Where it passed, the air split apart and the ground beneath it tore open into a long trench.
The surrounding trees swayed violently.
At this moment the formation was broken by the Wind Wolf by what it faced was a cyan sword qi like a rushing river.
Death!
The instinctive warning of death exploded within the Wind Wolf's mind and its emerald pupils shrank to the size of pinpoints.
It desperately gathered wind-attributed Dou Qi around its body and attempted to evade.
Unfortunately, it was too slow.
Puchi!
The sword qi passed directly through its body and a thin line slowly appeared from its head down to its abdomen.
Thud!
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