Chapter 35: Fourth Rank!
Chapter 35: Fourth Rank!
Half a month later, in the wilderness.
On a torchlit path stretching into the depths of the night, the trio of Jiang Tian Deng looked solemnly at a rather large Fang Dog.
Its body was over two meters long, clearly a Stream Realm Fang Dog.
Despite being a four-person team, where was the fourth member?
At this moment, Lu Ran was holding a Radiance Blade, wandering in the dark wilderness, attracting two smaller Fang Dogs.
A series of "Woof woof woof" sounds grated on the nerves.
For a few moments, Lu Ran was tempted to turn around and attack, but his rationality prevailed, and he chose to restrain himself.
The two Fang Dogs he had taunted and led away were both in the 3rd to 4th ranks of the Mist Realm. Lu Ran not only couldn't fight back, but he also had to be cautious of their Evil Fang Spell!
"So annoying!"
Lu Ran muttered to himself, lifting the red cloth that was covering his eyes.
Regarding the skill of sound location, Lu Ran had trained for half a month and had gained a basic understanding.
But the situation was too dangerous, so he chose to rely on his eyes and assist in the fight.
"Brother Lu! Here!" Deng Yutang's loud roar echoed from a distance.
"Tsk!"
Lu Ran's feet were enveloped in Immortal Mist, and his body shot forward, instantly creating some distance between him and the Fang Dog behind him.
Even more terrifying was that, as Lu Ran left, four sharp fangs appeared out of thin air and bit at the empty space.
It had to be said that the Divine Technique Immortal Hoof was extremely suitable for fighting in the wilderness!
Lu Ran continued kiting, and as he turned his head towards the torchlit path, he also saw the Stream Realm Fang Dog pouncing forward.
"Baa~"
The sheep's bleat was soft and faint, making it difficult to notice, but the Fang Dog Clan, with their keen senses, heard it clearly.
The Stream Realm Fang Dog instinctively turned its head, and a ghostly figure crossed the torchlit path.
The figure darted out from one side of the dark wilderness and disappeared into the darkness on the other side, leaving no trace.
Only a faint mist lingered, drifting along the torchlit path.
The scene was eerie and somewhat chilling.
It was hard to tell who the real demon was.
"Monster!" Deng Yutang seized the opportunity and took a step forward, thrusting his spear tip under the Fang Dog's belly and lifting it with a fierce upward motion!
Huff!
To everyone's surprise, a human-shaped shadow emerged from Deng Yutang's body, several times larger than his physical form.
Just like a true martial soul!
The figure was blurry, making it hard to discern its features, but the red cloth wrapped around its head was clear.
Divine Technique: Red Cloth Soul!
The Stream Realm Fang Dog was already massive and fast, and with its momentum, its impact was undeniable.
For an average Mist Realm follower, there was only one fate—being knocked to the ground and savagely bitten.
However, the Red Cloth Soul follower, Deng Yutang, directly summoned the power of his ancestor, causing his body's attributes to skyrocket instantly!
"Rise!!"
Deng Yutang roared, spearing the Stream Realm Fang Dog and lifting it high into the air.
At the back of the team, Jiang Ruyi's beautiful eyes narrowed, and sparks danced at her fingertips as she flung an Explosive Flame Charm into the night sky.
"Boom!"
Flames erupted, and the blaze raged!
The Fang Dog's howls of agony filled the sky.
Jiang Ruyi didn't stop there; her fingertips trembled, and she swiftly drew another Explosive Flame Charm.
This tactic was the result of countless real-life combat drills, leading to the optimal solution.
Deng Yutang had also considered taking advantage of the Fang Dog's distraction and killing it with a direct strike.
However, this approach had a lower margin for error.
Deng Yutang had to ensure a one-hit kill, leaving no room for mistakes!
Otherwise, with its tremendous momentum, the Fang Dog would likely pierce through the spear and directly pounce onto Deng Yutang's body.
If the Fang Dog didn't die instantly and was instead in its death throes, wildly biting and tearing, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Boom!"
Just as the Stream Realm Fang Dog reached its highest point, another Explosive Flame Charm arrived.
Jiang Ruyi's divine power surged, her eyes fixed on the Fang Dog, but she said, "Watch Lu Ran."
Tian Tian had been standing in front of Jiang Ruyi, holding her shield in a defensive stance, as she was the last line of defense for the trio.
If the tactic failed, Tian Tian would have to step up.
Now that the Stream Realm Fang Dog had become a lamb to the slaughter, Tian Tian immediately knelt down and went to rescue the little sheep of their team.
"Huff!"
Divine power surged, causing Tian Tian's short hair to flutter.
Lotus Bud Divine Art!
Twenty meters ahead, a lotus quietly bloomed.
"Lu Ran," Tian Tian called out, but her voice remained soft.
"Brother Lu!" Deng Yutang raised his voice, echoing through the eerie wilderness.
"Here!"
A voice drew closer, and the dark wilderness revealed the ghostly figure.
Lu Ran aimed for the lotus that had blossomed on the torchlit path and charged forward.
It was evident that the team had practiced this tactic countless times.
"Woof!"
"Woof! Woof!" Two Fang Dogs gave chase relentlessly, barking angrily.
Speed was the specialty of the Fang Dog Clan.
But now, this damn Human was infuriatingly good!
Every moment Lu Ran lived felt like a mockery to the Fang Dogs.
"Woof!"
Suddenly, the Fang Dog's eyes lit up as it saw the fleeing figure ahead turn around. Indeed, as Lu Ran neared the illusory lotus, he abruptly spun and began sliding backward.
Lu Ran bent his legs and leaned forward, even stabbing his knife into the ground, sliding backward within the illusory lotus.
The Fang Dog couldn't wait and pounced.
Its target was obvious!
The illusory lotus was like a mousetrap, and Lu Ran was the tempting cheese.
"Woof!"
The Fang Dog at the back watched its companion pounce, then opened its mouth, ready to cast its spell.
Evil Fang Spell!
Four fangs appeared in mid-air, assembling in front of Lu Ran, ready to bite down hard.
But even before the fangs fully formed, Lu Ran had already sensed the energy fluctuation.
"Bang!"
Lu Ran stomped and leaped sideways.
The illusory lotus quickly contracted, trapping the Fang Dog that had rushed in, and as the petals closed, forming a lotus bud, it solidified.
"Thud, thud, thud," came a series of muffled sounds.
The Fang Dog, with its precise landing, was firmly trapped within the lotus bud.
Meanwhile, the Fang Dog at the back collided with the now-solid lotus bud.
The two hunting demons were separated, despite being just a petal apart, unable to assist each other.
At the same time, Deng Yutang pounced.
"Die!"
Deng Yutang's speed was astonishing, like the wind and lightning! After all, the Ancestor hadn't left his body yet!
The so-called attribute surge naturally included speed.
Upon hearing these words, Lu Ran immediately spoke up, bleating softly:
"Baa~"
In an instant, the Fang Dog's mind was distracted, and the Heavenstar Gun was already upon it! Could Deng Yutang, who could withstand the full force of a Stream Realm Fang Dog, not handle a small Mist Realm Fang Dog?
Three shots, two shots, and the dog's life ended!
"Tian Tian!" Lu Ran shouted sternly, and the mist under his feet churned as he charged straight towards the lotus bud.
Tian Tian dared not be distracted for a moment, keeping her eyes fixed on Lu Ran's figure.
Just as the shadow was about to collide with the lotus bud, Tian Tian quickly retracted her hand.
The lotus bud, deprived of its master's divine power supply, instantly turned into a phantom.
"You mutt, I've tolerated you for long enough!"
Lu Ran, holding the Radiance Blade, pierced through the illusory lotus.
"Ssss!"
A black dog head flew high, spraying blood everywhere.
Lu Ran then charged into the dark wilderness, disappearing once more.
"Well done." Jiang Ruyi leaned over and patted Tian Tian's head gently.
"Mhm." Tian Tian, kneeling on one knee, lifted her small face, revealing a sweet smile.
Behind the two girls in the distance lay a mangled dog corpse.
The Stream Realm Fang Dog was blown to pieces, its life already extinguished.
"Flap, flap, flap~"
High above, a crow circled, observing everything.
Even with Dou Zhiqiang's extensive experience, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Impressive!
A team with an average strength of Mist Realm Tier 3 had killed a Stream Realm Fang Dog and two Mist Realm Fang Dogs without any injuries.
The four members showcased their respective sect's specialties, working together seamlessly with smooth transitions.
Their offense flowed like mercury, a seamless performance!
This segment should be recorded and sent to the school as a beginner's tutorial!
Such proficient teamwork wasn't a mere stroke of luck.
Instructor Dou, as the supervising examiner, had witnessed the growth of these students over the past 15 days.
After all, summer assignments were only marked as complete or incomplete, with no grades.
Otherwise, these students truly deserved recognition.
The black crow flapped its wings, its eyes piercing through the vast night, fixated on a spot in the dark wilderness.
In its sight, the knife-wielding youth trembled slightly, his body enveloped in mist.
"Mmm~"
Lu Ran closed his eyes, emitting a satisfied nasal sound.
Divine energy surged within him, and the divine energy orb around his neck released mist, aiding his ascent to a higher realm.
Mist Realm Tier 4!
At the same time, in Lu Ran's spiritual world, within the misty Demon Sculpture Garden.
The colossal sculpture exclusive to the Fang Dog clan, its once dim and lifeless eyes, quietly gleamed with a faint light.
(End of Chapter)
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