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“Senior Sun, Senior Yan!”
Hearing the voice, Shen Ling smiled slightly in response. Just as Sun Tunan was about to speak, Yan Wudao interrupted.
“Stop training. Warriors aren’t made through training; they’re forged on the battlefield. At two this afternoon, Tenth Squad has a mission. You’ll accompany them.”
“Yes!”
Upon hearing this, Shen Ling's first reaction was not fear but excitement.
Finally, he had the chance to step out of the safe zone and hunt catastrophe beasts in the Disaster Spirit Containment Zone. The Soul Grazing Touch had been restless for a long time.
Moreover, Shen Ling knew that according to the City Guard's regulations, as long as he completed this mission, he would be able to accept tasks at any time and enter and exit the Disaster Spirit Containment Zone freely.
This was crucial for Shen Ling's growth.
Initially, Yan Wudao thought he would need to persuade Shen Ling further, but seeing his decisive response made him abandon that thought.
As afternoon arrived, relying on his memories from his past life, Shen Ling quickly reached the entrance between the Disaster Zone and the safe area.
From a distance, he spotted Yan Wudao’s figure alongside a team of about fifteen or sixteen people, all dressed in standard black uniforms.
As he approached, Yan Wudao stopped Shen Ling from speaking and led him to a man who looked around twenty-five or twenty-six years old. He had a mischievous expression and a mysterious tattoo around his neck.
“Shen Ling, this is Xu Rulong, the captain of Tenth Squad. You can just call him Captain Xu.”
“This afternoon, your mission is to hunt in the trap zone. Your targets are ten high-level catastrophe beasts and one Elite Disaster Beast. If you encounter anything difficult to handle, just call Captain Xu. He is both your examiner and responsible for your safety.”
After saying this, Yan Wudao turned to Xu Rulong and patted him on the shoulder.
“A Long, this kid is in your hands now.”
“Understood!”
Xu Rulong replied nonchalantly. After exchanging a glance with Shen Ling, he turned his attention elsewhere.
Yan Wudao also took the opportunity to step back, while Shen Ling slightly lowered his head. In a corner where no one was watching, a glint of cold light flashed in Shen Ling's eyes.
Xu Rulong was the person Shen Ling had identified as a suspected member of the World Tree.
Suspected to possess sovereign-level combat power, Shen Ling knew he was not a match for him at the moment. To avoid drawing attention, Shen Ling quickly composed himself and pretended to be shy, quietly observing the crowd.
Among the uniformed personnel around him, half of the faces were as youthful as Shen Ling's.
Some showed excitement, seemingly eager to prove themselves, while others wore expressions of deep concern, appearing fearful of the unknown trials ahead.
At this moment, Shen Ling guessed that these individuals were likely awakened ones trained by the authorities, and this was their assessment trial.
He also became more convinced that the officials must be aware of the truth behind the disaster. A complete training system had already been established before the onset of the disaster.
Before long, Xu Rulong cleared his throat.
“The time has come. This is your first battle against a catastrophe beast, and it is also our first attempt to test your abilities in combat with a catastrophe beast in a wilderness environment. The assessment requirements have already been communicated to you, and I will state one last thing.”
“All assessments carry inherent dangers. Some of you will undoubtedly perish, while others will rise. Before you pass through this threshold, you have one last chance to reconsider. Is there anyone who wishes to withdraw?”
Although there was a murmur among the crowd, no one voiced their intention to give up. Xu Rulong nodded slightly.
“Then, the trial officially begins. The duration of the trial is 24 hours. Once you exit this threshold, the examination area will be within a thirty-kilometer radius.”
"The gate has been opened. You have fifteen minutes to inspect the area. My team and I will monitor you. Killing each other is not allowed during this trial; violators will be expelled. All other means are permitted."
As Xu Rulong's words faded, two or three participants, unable to contain their impatience, rushed toward the gate, as if fearing there wouldn't be enough catastrophe beasts.
Shen Ling shook his head slightly and followed at a leisurely pace.
Behind him, the other participants followed suit, each with varying expressions.
Not long after, a man suddenly approached Shen Ling.
"Hey, brother, I see you don't have a team yet. Want to team up?"
Turning to look, Shen Ling saw a man with dark skin and a bright smile that revealed his white teeth.
Shen Ling's expression remained unchanged as he slowly shook his head. The man seemed ready to speak again, but Shen Ling had already turned away and walked off.
At this, the man's expression darkened instantly. He couldn't help but stomp his foot and muttered under his breath, just loud enough for himself to hear.
"Damn it, that thing must be maturing. If I don't get it this time, there won't be another chance."
Meanwhile, Shen Ling had reached the entrance without any hesitation and stepped through the gate.
Once outside, Shen Ling's gaze fell upon a vast grassland, with a towering forest in the distance.
He quickened his pace, soon arriving at the edge of the forest.
The trees here had absorbed energy from the disaster spirit realm and mutated into extraordinary giants; the tallest among them reached nearly fifty meters high, resembling green towers standing proudly.
Beneath the giant trees, all Shen Ling could see was darkness.
“Xiao Hei!”
After a low shout, the beast emerged from the Contract Space, and Xiao Hei, who had been confined for a long time, was particularly excited.
Shen Ling mounted the beast, and due to the poor lighting at the forest floor, the pair quickly leaped to the top of the trees, weaving through the treetops.
In less than half an hour, Shen Ling had encountered countless Spirit-Level Disaster Beasts, but not a single Elite Level catastrophe beast was in sight.
After walking about ten kilometers, nearing the thirty-kilometer boundary of the trial, an Elite Level catastrophe beast finally appeared ahead.
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Name of the catastrophe beast: Azure Howler
Race: Aboriginal Beast Tribe
Race Potential: Elite Level
Growth Level: Low-Tier Elite
Description: A native catastrophe beast from the disaster spirit realm, naturally attuned to wind elements. It is inherently fierce and combative, with a strong territorial instinct. It will attack relentlessly against any intruders that dare to enter its territory.
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Just as Xiao Hei prepared for battle, Shen Ling summoned Ya Zai while also reassuring Xiao Hei.
“Don’t worry; your prey is stronger. Let Ya Zai handle this monkey.”
As Ya Zai appeared in mid-air, it immediately activated Flame Body and unleashed a Cross Explosion towards the Azure Howler.
The Azure Howler lived up to its name, moving with incredible speed.
Not only did it evade all of Ya Zai's attacks, but it also gathered energy in its chest and abdomen before launching a counterattack with an Air Cannon. Fortunately, after several battles, Ya Zai had grown significantly stronger.
With a powerful push from its limbs against the large tree, the tiger lunged toward the Azure Howler like a cannonball.
The Azure Howler's offensive was naturally neutralized, and Ya Zai realized that long-range attacks were ineffective. Thus, it closed in and engaged in close combat with the Azure Howler.
A tiger and a monkey danced through the forest, their struggle appearing evenly matched for a time.
However, as Ya Zai pressed the attack, a fire ignited among the trees, leaving fewer places for the Azure Howler to evade.
In the end, Ya Zai seized the opportunity and unleashed a Cross Explosion combined with Explosive Flame. The Azure Howler was engulfed by the flames, leaving only a lifeless body to fall into the forest.
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