Chapter 57: Metamorphosis!
Chapter 57: Metamorphosis!
The training days passed one by one.
The four members of the squad grew rapidly, and they also provided Instructor Dou Zhiqiang, who accompanied them, with a feast of dog slaughter!
"Flap, flap, flap~"
Black crows circled in the night sky, overlooking the battlefield below.
Below, along the torch-lit path, battle cries echoed.
The Red Flag believers were like human battle horns!
Their shouts stirred up the fighting spirit and made blood boil.
So damn inspiring!
There were moments when even Dou Zhiqiang felt like swooping down and pecking at the evil dogs.
As the dedicated instructor of Squad 98, Dou Zhiqiang personally witnessed the growth of the four members.
Lu Ran and the others, from being complete novices in the Mist Realm, had now transformed into competent warriors.
Dou Zhiqiang couldn't help but feel a sense of awe.
The growth rate of these individuals was astonishing, especially Lu Ran within the team!
It was truly incomprehensible.
The speed of his combat power increase even made Dou Zhiqiang, a River Realm cultivator, feel a hint of crisis.
During the initial days of this training, Lu Ran was still luring evil dogs and running amok through the streets, constantly fleeing.
But now?
After nearly half a month of tempering, Lu Ran dared to face the Stream Realm evil dogs head-on!
He wielded the Radiance Blade and his pair of sturdy and majestic sheep horns, repeatedly clashing with the demons in a frontal assault.
Dou Zhiqiang didn't think that Lu Ran was a brutish and domineering fellow.
But Lu Ran's current performance was nothing short of heroic and domineering, with an overwhelming aura!
In all his years in the military, Dou Zhiqiang had never seen such a fierce young sheep.
What's more terrifying was that Lu Ran was doing all this while blindfolded.
His control over his body and his agility had visibly skyrocketed since entering the village.
"Hmm."
Dou Zhiqiang let out a soft sound, expressing his thoughts.
What were the evil dogs known for?
Speed and agility!
Yet, when Lu Ran, a human, faced off against evil dogs of the same realm, he showed no signs of inferiority in terms of agility!
This was fcking unbelievable!
One had to admit that there were indeed geniuses in this world.
And this genius was right before Dou Zhiqiang's eyes, rising rapidly under his constant observation.
"Kill!!!"
Deng Yutang roared angrily, his aura overwhelming.
His Heavenly Gun repeatedly stabbed, and not far behind him, a large red flag was planted!
Red Flag Divine Technique: Red Flag Domain!
On this endless path of dog slaughter, Deng Yutang and Tian Tian also achieved their breakthrough, stepping into the Stream Realm.
This large red flag was the Stream Realm divine technique of the Red Flag sect.
With the flag in place, the domain was fully activated!
Within a 20-meter radius centered on the flag, a shallow red, semi-transparent dome appeared.
Unless the flag was broken, no one inside could leave, and no one outside could enter.
This technique provided a certain degree of protection and was easily mistaken for a defensive skill.
However, the true purpose of the Great Sword Deity's creation of this technique was to create an independent battlefield!
Eight large characters:
"Fight to the Death, Until One Remains!"
When I plant this flag here, only one of us will walk out alive.
But at this moment, within the Red Flag domain, there was more than just one person and one dog.
All four members of the squad were inside, and within the domain, there were a total of seven evil dogs.
Apparently, the squad had encountered a pack of wild dogs.
"Don't run, don't go." Tian Tian stretched out her small hands, muttering to herself.
Within the Red Flag domain, nine lotus petals floated in the air.
Lotus Nine Petals Divine Technique!
In the past, Tian Tian could only hold up one illusory lotus petal as a shield.
Now, with her advancement to the Stream Realm, she could spread out nine lotus petals, forming a defensive array.
What was quite interesting was:
When the Lotus Nine Petals technique was combined with the Red Flag Domain technique, a fascinating chemical reaction occurred.
The evil dogs couldn't escape the shallow red dome, and it was also difficult for them to shatter the lotus petals.
As a result, each dog was trapped like a patty in a hamburger.
Tian Tian kept saying, "Don't run," but one evil dog struggled frantically and managed to squeeze through a gap.
"Slap!"
A piece of illusory white jade slate hit the dog's head.
The frost runes on it emanated a thick frost, instantly covering the dog's body.
The poor dog,
Having just escaped, was now shivering from the cold.
Although it didn't turn into an ice sculpture, the evil dog's entire body was drenched in frost, its teeth chattering from the cold.
Directly below the flag, Jiang Ruyi slowly turned around, her beautiful eyes scanning the surroundings.
From her naturally hanging palm, a finger continuously drew an electric seal talisman, which she then threw out.
"Slap!"
Electric sparks flashed, and currents overflowed.
Another evil dog's body went numb, and it stopped struggling immediately.
Jiang Ruyi dared not use the Explosive Flame Technique.
After all, Deng Yutang's Red Flag Domain technique was not of the highest quality.
Even if the flag hadn't shattered, Jiang Ruyi could still shred the pale red canopy by repeatedly waving her talismans.
"Lu Ran," Jiang Ruyi called out softly.
"Coming, coming!" Lu Ran temporarily abandoned the Stream Realm Demon Dog before him as mist surged beneath his feet.
His voice grew louder as he approached, accompanied by a trail of white mist, passing through the large flag.
Lu Ran arrived before the sound of his voice, his speed was astonishingly fast!
Just as Deng Yutang pierced the "Frost Demon Dog," Lu Ran had already beheaded the "Lightning Demon Dog."
"Don't move!"
Lu Ran's voice echoed again, causing Jiang Ruyi to obediently stand still.
The next second, Lu Ran brushed past Jiang Ruyi and returned to his original position.
"Woof! Woof woof woof!"
The Stream Realm Demon Dog was furious! Lu Ran couldn't understand dog language, but he could sense that the dog was barking angrily.
Indeed, as he and the dog were engaged in a fierce battle, Lu Ran was suddenly called away, running off at an incredible speed.
The Stream Realm Demon Dog was left bewildered. By the time it realized what was happening, Lu Ran had returned like the wind and stood before it again.
It seemed as if Lu Ran was saying, "Sorry for the interruption, but I took the opportunity to finish off your companion. Now, let's continue."
Who wouldn't be angry if they were in such a situation?
The Demon Dog opened its huge mouth, baring its fangs as it pounced forward: "Woof!"
Lu Ran, adorned with sturdy sheep horns, butted it head-on: "Baa!"
"Boom!"
A dull thud, the sound of cracking bones, and a pitiful howl followed in succession.
The Demon Dog splattered blood as it slammed into the pale red canopy.
Lu Ran followed closely behind, with mist swirling beneath his feet. He thrust his icy radiance blade towards the dog's head.
"Puff puff puff~"
A black crow descended, landing directly above the pale red canopy.
It lowered its head, its dark eyes fixed on the battlefield within the red flag domain.
The malevolent demon, which should have been brutal and cruel, was being slaughtered by the group, leaving no trace of its armor.
After this Mid-Autumn Night, this team might just ascend to the heavens!
"We won," Tian Tian said, lowering her small hands as the floating lotus petals quietly dispersed.
"That was exhilarating!" Deng Yutang removed the red flag from his head, shaking his wet, short hair.
The team's combat strength had improved significantly.
Jiang Ruyi, positioned in the center, commanded the entire battlefield, controlling all the mischievous troublemakers.
Tian Tian, with dedication, used her defensive shield to achieve offensive and controlling effects.
Lu Ran, in the jungle position, weaved through the battlefield.
The lingering white mist, crisscrossing his path, outlined his movements.
Deng Yutang loved this team.
"Yutang."
"Here!" Deng Yutang turned to look at Jiang Ruyi.
The girl gestured upwards: "The instructor is coming in."
"Okay." Deng Yutang immediately dispersed the divine technique.
The red flag moved without wind, quietly disappearing.
As the pale red canopy vanished, the black crow flew down and landed directly on Tian Tian's head.
"Hmm," Tian Tian shrunk her head.
"It's the fifth day. You should be heading back," the black crow spoke in human language.
"Is it the fifth day again?" Deng Yutang, caught up in the excitement of the battle, couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed.
"Before the tenth day, leave the Evil Dog Village," the black crow said, leaving behind a sentence before flying high into the sky.
Tian Tian tilted her small face, watching the crow fly away.
"If you're unhappy, tell the instructor," Jiang Ruyi placed her hand on Tian Tian's head, gently smoothing her hair.
Tian Tian pursed her lips, remaining silent.
If every time, she could receive such a gesture from Sister Ruyi, it would be worth it.
Deng Yutang: "This month after month, time passes too quickly."
"Set a goal for yourself each month, achieve stage-based growth, and report your progress on the night of the fifteenth. It's a good practice," Jiang Ruyi said, turning her head towards the distance.
In her line of sight, Lu Ran was crouching in front of the demon dog, silently absorbing the malevolent demon's corpse.
Deng Yutang followed her gaze and smiled: "Lu, the class monitor wants us to set a growth goal each month."
Lu Ran didn't even turn his head: "Stream Realm Second Stage by the fifteenth!"
Deng Yutang: "..."
He was completely convinced by Lu Ran's growth rate.
He and Tian Tian had just advanced to the Stream Realm Third Stage a couple of days ago, and Lu Ran was already aiming for the next level.
Lu Ran thoroughly sucked the dog's corpse dry, muttering:
"Next month, let's give them a break."
Up to this point, the evil dog statuette in Lu Ran's demon sculpture garden had been cultivated to the Stream Realm Third Stage!
His task was complete.
The Malevolent Shadow Spell had been added to his skill library.
Unfortunately, Lu Ran's strength was insufficient, only at the Stream Realm First Stage, and he couldn't utilize the Malevolent Shadow Spell suitable for the Stream Realm Third Stage.
Now, he could look for a new target.
For example... the Soul Splitting Demon Clan? Lu Ran's heart stirred.
It was time to activate another demon statue!
Strength amplification, Soul Splitting Horn, Soul Splitting Hoof—just thinking about it made him excited!
(End of Chapter)
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