Half a month later, deep within the wilderness.

On a path lit by a stretch of torches that continued into the deep night, Jiang Tian Deng, a three-person team, all wore solemn expressions as they faced a rather large Evil Dog.

Its body length exceeded two meters, clearly identifying it as an Evil Dog of the Stream Realm.

They were supposed to be a four-person squad, so where had the other member gone?

At that moment, Lu Ran, with a Dawn Blade in hand, was weaving through the darkness of the vast wilderness, drawing the attention of two smaller Evil Dogs.

A series of "Woof Woof Woof" sounds were enough to fray anyone's nerves.

There were moments when Lu Ran felt the temptation to turn around and attack, but reason opted for restraint.

The two Evil Dogs he was luring away were between the Mist Realm Third and Fourth Rank; Lu Ran couldn't afford to fight back and had to be constantly wary of their Evil Technique·Evil Tooth!

"This is truly annoying!"

Lu Ran muttered under his breath while adjusting the red cloth that covered his eyes.

With regards to the skill "Sound Positioning", Lu Ran, after half a month of training, had barely touched the surface of mastery.

But under the current dangerous circumstances, he chose to use his eyes for observation, aiding him in battle.

"Brother Lu! Here it comes!" Deng Yutang's roar came from afar.

"Tss!"

The Immortal Fog wafted around Lu Ran's feet, and he suddenly soared forward, swiftly widening the distance from the Evil Dogs behind him.

What was more terrifying was that in the very moment Lu Ran took off, four razor-sharp fangs emerged from nowhere and viciously snapped at empty air.

You have to admit,

Divine Technique·Immortal Hoof, was just too damn perfect for field battles!

Lu Ran continued to lead them on a wild goose chase while turning his head to glance at the torch-lit path and spotted the leaping figure of the Stream Realm·Evil Dog.

"Meh~"

The sheep's bleating was faint and light, not easily noticed, yet the acutely sensitive Evil Dog Clan heard it clear as day!

The Evil Dog of the Stream Realm instinctively looked back, only to see a ghostly figure crossing the torchlit path.

The ghostly figure burst out from the darkness of the wilderness on one side and vanished into the darkness on the other, its form disappearing without a trace.

Only a faint mist lingered, drifting above the torchlit path.

Such a spectacle was somewhat eerie, yet thrilling.

It was hard to tell who the real Evil Demon was...

"Monster!" Deng Yutang seized the opportunity and lunged forward, thrusting his spear under the belly of the Evil Dog, and with a fierce upwards jerk!

Whoo!!

A human afterimage spread from Deng Yutang's body, several times larger than his physical form.

Just like the goddamn True Martial Soul!

The afterimage was blurry and its face could not be seen, but the red cloth wrapped around its head was vividly clear.

Divine Technique·Red Cloth Soul!

The Evil Dog of the Stream Realm was already huge and fast, and its momentum was absolutely formidable.

Your average Mist Realm Believer would meet one fate—knocked to the ground and torn to shreds.

However, Red Cloth Believer·Deng Yutang called upon his ancestors, and his bodily attributes surged instantly!

"Rise!!"

Deng Yutang bellowed with rage, lifting the Stream Realm Evil Dog into the air with his spear, mercilessly hoisting it skyward.

From behind the team, Jiang Ruyi's beautiful eyes sharpened, sparks flew from her fingertips, and a Bursting Flame Talisman was flung into the night sky.

"Boom!"

Flashes of fire erupted, flames roared!

The Evil Dog's howls of agony echoed to the heavens.

Jiang Ruyi didn't hold back; her fingertips quivered as she swiftly drew the next Bursting Flame Talisman.

Such a tactic was the optimal solution derived from repeated live combat drills.

Deng Yutang had considered seizing the moment while the Evil Dog was distracted to stab it to death.

But such a move had a low margin for error.

For Deng Yutang had to ensure a killing blow without the slightest mistake!

Otherwise, the Evil Dog, charging with tremendous force, would likely pierce through the spear and effectively launch itself onto Deng Yutang.

If at this moment the Evil Dog didn't die instantly but struggled in its death throes, thrashing about wildly...

The consequences would be unthinkable!

"Boom!"

Just as the Stream Realm·Evil Dog reached its peak height, another Bursting Flame Talisman was already upon it.

Jiang Ruyi's body surged with Divine Power, her gaze never leaving the Evil Dog, but she said, "Watch Lu Ran."

Tian Tian had been standing in front of Jiang Ruyi, shield at the ready; she was the last line of defense for their three-person squad.

If the tactic failed, Tian Tian would have to take the lead.

Now that the Stream Realm·Evil Dog was a sitting duck, Tian Tian promptly knelt down to rescue their squad's little lamb.

"Whoosh!"

Divine Power billowed, and Tian Tian's short, ear-length hair fluttered.

Divine Technique·Lotus Bud!

Twenty meters ahead, a lotus flower silently bloomed.

"Lu Ran." Tian Tian struggled to call out, though her voice was still soft.

"Brother Lu!" Deng Yutang raised his pitch, reverberating through the desolate wilderness.

"On my way!"

A voice approached from afar, and within the dark expanse of the wilderness, a ghostly figure finally appeared.

Lu Ran aimed straight for the blooming lotus on the torchlit path, heading directly for it.

Clearly, the squad had rehearsed this tactic countless times before.

"Woof!"

"Woof!" The two Evil Dogs pursued relentlessly, barking furiously behind him.

Speed was the strength of the Evil Dog Clan.

And now, this damned human seemed to mock them with his every second of life!

Lu Ran's mere existence was an affront to the Evil Dogs...is that all?

"Woof!"

The trailing Evil Dog's eyes suddenly lit up, noticing the fleeing figure in front suddenly turn around?

Indeed, as Lu Ran neared the illusory lotus, he abruptly turned and slid backwards.

With his legs coiled and body leaning forward, he even stabbed his blade into the ground, sliding backwards through the phantom lotus.

The impatient Evil Dog launched itself forward.

The landing spot was self-evident!

The illusory lotus flower was like a rat trap, and Lu Ran was the tempting piece of cheese.

"Woof!"

The Evil Dog that was further behind saw its partner leap forward and opened its mouth wide for another Evil Technique.

Evil Technique·Evil Tooth!

Four fangs appeared out of thin air, snapping viciously in front of Lu Ran.

But before the fangs fully materialized, Lu Ran had already detected the Energy Fluctuation.

"Ping!"

Lu Ran's feet shattered the ground as he leapt violently to the side.

The illusory lotus snapped shut, ensnaring the self-trapped Evil Dog, and in the moment of closing its petals, becoming a Lotus Bone, solidified into a reality.

"Thud, thud, thud," came several dull thumps.

The Evil Dog that had landed precisely within the Lotus Bone was trapped firmly.

The trailing Evil Dog collided with the now-solid Lotus Bone.

The two Evil Dogs, intent on cooperative hunting, were thus separated.

Only a petal's width apart, yet they could no longer aid one another.

At the same time, Deng Yutang had already rushed up.

"Die!"

Deng Yutang moved with incredible speed, like a lightning bolt!

For the old ancestor spirit had yet to leave his body!

The so-called surge in all attributes, of course, included speed.

Hearing this, Lu Ran immediately responded with a low sheep's bleat:

"Meh~"

In an instant, the Evil Dog was distracted, and the Heavenly Star Spear was already upon it!

Could Deng Yutang, who could take the full-on charge of a Stream Realm·Evil Dog, not handle a mere Mist Realm·Evil Dog?

A few quick thrusted, and the dog was slain!

"Tian Tian!" Lu Ran shouted sharply, mist billowing beneath his feet as he rushed towards the Lotus Bone.

Tian Tian didn't dare to be distracted, keeping her gaze firmly on Lu Ran's figure.

Just as the figure was about to collide with the Lotus Bone, Tian Tian quickly retracted her hand.

The Lotus Bone, deprived of its master's Divine Power supplement, instantly dissipated into an illusionary mist.

"You little runt, I've tolerated you for a long time!"

Lu Ran, wielding his Dawn Blade, dashed through the phantom lotus.

"Tss!"

A black dog's head soared into the air, blood spurting profusely.

And Lu Ran charged into the dark wilderness beyond, vanishing without a trace once more.

"Well done." Jiang Ruyi leaned over and patted Tian Tian's head gently.

"Mm." Tian Tian, kneeling on one knee, tilted her face up and revealed a sweet smile.

Not far behind the two women was a barely recognizable canine corpse.

The Stream Realm·Evil Dog, blasted to pieces, had long since ceased to live.

"Flap, flap, flap~"

High above, a crow circled, taking in the entire scene.

Even Dou Zhiqiang, with his broad knowledge, couldn't help but inwardly exclaim in awe.

Fantastic!

A four-person squad with an average strength of Mist Realm Third Rank had slaughtered one Stream Realm Evil Dog and two Mist Realm Evil Dogs without injury.

The team demonstrated the unique features of their respective schools, coordinated flawlessly, and their attacks flowed seamlessly.

Their offensive was as smooth as mercury pouring down the earth, executed in one breath!

This footage should be recorded and sent to the school for use as a tutorial for beginners!

Such practiced coordination was no fluke.

Dou Zhiqiang, as a proctor instructor, had witnessed their growth over the past 15 days.

There was no grading of summer homework, just a matter of completion.

Otherwise, he really should give these students... Hmm?

The black crow beat its wings, its pupils piercing through the vast night, locking onto a certain spot in the dark wilderness.

Within its sight, the blade-wielding young man's body trembled slightly, enshrouded in a veil of mist.

"Hmm~"

Lu Ran's eyes were tightly closed, emitting a sound akin to enjoyment.

Divine Power kept tumbling within him, and the Divine Power Pearl around his neck also released mists, aiding him in stepping into a higher realm.

Mist Realm·Fourth Rank!

At the same time, in Lu Ran's spiritual world, within the mist-shrouded Evil Demon Sculpture Garden.

The colossal sculpture dedicated to the Evil Dog Clan, whose eyes had been dull and lightless, now subtly began to shine with a ghostly glimmer...

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