C14 Blood Wolf Pack

"Ding… After consuming the Yellow Rank medicinal herb, Blood Withering Grass, your base physical recovery rate has increased. You are now at a 2-star Yellow Rank for body recovery and have acquired the high-grade Yellow Rank Martial Spell, Great Recovery Art."

"Ding… Your cultivation progress has advanced, and your cultivation level has increased by two. You are currently a 4-star martial artist."

A recovery cultivation technique!?

Known as a life-saving martial skill, recovery techniques hold the highest value in cultivation because they can swiftly heal injuries using spiritual energy alone, without any need for medicinal herbs or pills.

The Blood Withering Grass truly lived up to my expectations!

Mastering this recovery martial skill is like gaining an extra lifeline!

With his body growing stronger, Jiang Yuan felt a surge of motivation. He fearlessly dashed through the hunting grounds, seeking out his quarry.

But luck wasn't on Jiang Yuan's side this time. Despite an extensive search, he couldn't find a single Rank 1 Devil Beast or any sign of herbs. It seemed that the outer reaches of the Tianlang Mountain had been picked clean by others.

"Ding… Devouring a Stage 0 Devil Beast—Wolf. Your basic affinity for fire Spiritual Force has improved, enhancing your control over fire-attributed spiritual energy and the potency of your fire-attributed Martial Spells."

"Ding… Martial Pulse cultivation progress has increased."

"Ding… Cultivation progress has increased."

Jiang Yuan had lost count of how many 'small animals' he had devoured. Watching his cultivation level stagnate, he began to feel complacent.

It was clear that mere absorption was no longer enough to meet his cultivation advancement needs.

"Have you heard? There's been an uproar in the southern part of the hunting grounds! A bunch of guards just came through, spreading the word to avoid hunting in the south."

"A big creature!?"

The news stirred Jiang Yuan from his rest in the tree branches.

"Let's go see!"

In a flash, Jiang Yuan slipped away from the branch, undetected by the others below.

…

In the southern part of the hunting grounds.

Five men clad in hemp garments were locked in combat with a pack of blood-red wolves.

Among the massive wolves, one stood out, towering over a man in height. It loomed among the pack, constantly seeking the chance to strike a lethal blow.

"Jiang Long! Dammit! We can't hold them off! These top-tier Devil Beast blood wolves are as powerful as an 8-star warrior!"

"Jiang Dong! Hold the line, even if you think you can't! Today is the hunt, and backup is on its way. All we need to do is keep the Blood Wolves outside the hunting circle, and our mission is complete!"

These five were the defenders of the hunting circle, each one a warrior of 8-star caliber, and among the elite in Tianyang Town.

With their martial spells at the ready, they narrowly thwarted the Blood Wolves' relentless assaults.

But in that moment, the Blood Wolf Leader sprang into action!

"Roar!"

"Jiang Long, watch out!"

Whoosh!

A fierce wind whipped by, carrying with it a thick, foul stench. Jiang Long turned to find a gaping maw of teeth inches from his face.

His complexion turned ghostly white with terror...

Crunch!

Before he could even scream, the jaws clamped down. Devoid of strength, Jiang Long's headless torso was swiftly encircled by the other towering wolves. In moments, his skeletal remains were scattered.

With a heavy gulp, dread filled the others, extinguishing any last flicker of resistance.