The Level 8 Gray Wolf, when first encountered, had left nothing but a sense of helplessness.
Now, facing the same Level 8 Gray Wolf, her eyes held no fear, only a chilling resolve.
The Night of Slaughter was destined to be long.
A heavy stench of blood hung in the air, spreading a cruel crimson hue. Dark figures lunged forward, falling one by one under the glinting arrows. Bright flashes of white light erupted as large amounts of damage values appeared, resembling Hell Flowers blooming in the depths of hell, their red brilliance blinding.
"Whoosh—"
-5, -58, -6
"Explosive Arrow—!"
"Boom—"
-8, -76, -88
The exploding arrows decimated a wave of wolves in the center, and the shockwave sliced through the remaining Gray Wolves like a blade. Their mournful howls echoed throughout the forest.
-5, -48, -55
One arrow took down six Gray Wolves. The upgraded Explosive Arrow inflicted terrifying damage on the Gray Wolves; almost as soon as it cooled down, it signaled the annihilation of the wolf pack.
The Black Iron Arrow surged forward with a devastating force, like a scythe of death piercing through the wolves. The one-sided slaughter stained the ground a deep red. The slender beauty illuminated by the cold light of the arrows appeared even more merciless in the shadows of the night.
"Sister Two, Ji Yang has located Eldest Sister's position and requested that S Institute repatriate her under the name of District Chief. In three hours, the application will be approved, and Eldest Sister will be sent back."
Upon receiving this news, the most worrying and unwanted outcome had indeed occurred. The raging anger within her was enough to consume all reason. In her dark and obscure eyes lurked a ferocious spirit; wherever her arrow tip pointed was hell itself.
Her mind was a blank, yet her hands mechanically repeated the motion of drawing the bow and nocking an arrow. Around her, Gray Wolves lunged with relentless attacks, their jaws wide open, sharp teeth glinting with a menacing sheen.
As a Tearing Wolf claw came rushing toward her, instinct kicked in the moment it grazed her forehead. She sidestepped just in time, the attack barely missing her.
Tearing Wolf bites!
Just as she avoided the Tearing Wolf claw, another wolf's mouth pressed against her back. The warm, humid breath sent shivers down her spine. In her foggy mind, the incoming Gray Wolves seemed to move in slow motion, their jaws opening gradually as they approached her back. Although she couldn't see them with her eyes, her mind vividly replayed the scene of the Gray Wolf attack. Her unfocused Pupil suddenly constricted, and her body twisted at an odd angle, moving so swiftly that it left a blur in the air.
System: Congratulations to Player Remains Silent for awakening “Combat Intuition.”
Combat Intuition: War Gift
Level: Beginner
Perception Range: Meters
Duration: Hours
Cooldown Time: 6 Hours
Stiffness State: Half Hour
System: Congratulations to Player Remains Silent for obtaining “Free Play” mode.
Game Mode: Free Play Mode (Unlocked)
Mode Description: Players can release skills independently without System interference.
"Puff—" The arrow pierced through flesh, sending a spray of blood into the air. "Aow—" With a roar of defiance, the ambushed Gray Wolf transformed into white light and vanished.
Reining in her uncontrolled emotions, she felt the mysterious state of her body at that moment. Closing her eyes, she executed a side kick with her slender right leg, sending the approaching Gray Wolf flying far away. It was as if she had merged with the Longbow in her hands; even the arrows she shot were guided by her emotions. The gaming experience from her past life surged forth like a torrent, bursting from the depths of her mind.
Soaring Kick, Flying Kick, Sweep Kick—she seamlessly unleashed these three basic skills in a fluid motion, knocking back the ambushing Gray Wolves one after another. "Whoosh—" Three Black Iron Arrows followed swiftly, pinning them firmly to the tree trunk as they bled out slowly.
System: Congratulations Player Remains Silent for successfully mastering the basic skill "Soaring Kick."
System: Congratulations Player Remains Silent for successfully mastering the basic skill "Flying Kick."
System: Congratulations Player Remains Silent for successfully mastering the basic skill "Sweep Kick."
With a push against the tree trunk, her body soared into the air with a Soaring Kick, kicking one Gray Wolf away while simultaneously dodging the claws of a Tearing Wolf below. The poised Arrow Tip had already locked onto its target. The Death Arrow whistled through the air, "Puff—" it struck the Gray Wolf's head, dealing -58 damage. A white light flickered as her Experience Bar increased.
Landing gracefully, she executed a Sweep Kick that sent three attacking wolf claws flying. The Tearing Wolf's claws swiped at empty air, Iss—
Bending her knee, she kicked with her toes against the soft belly of a wolf and propelled herself upward to evade an incoming bite from a Tearing Wolf on her left front. In that instant of landing, a Black Iron Arrow struck the wolf's belly, dealing -48 damage. The kicked Gray Wolf vanished in a flash of white light upon hitting the ground.
With a whoosh that sliced through the air, she took down another Gray Wolf on her left front. Two arrows flew almost simultaneously—one after the other—cutting through the air and leaving only a gentle breeze in their wake. The bowstring hummed continuously, narrating the ferocity of her recent attacks.
Breaking through the barriers of game mechanics, using her basic skills became increasingly smooth and effortless.
Dodge—
System: Congratulations Player Remains Silent for successfully mastering the basic skill "Dodge."
Avoiding another wave of wolf attacks, she turned around and unleashed three arrows in response.
“Whoosh—”
“Explosive Arrow—”
The Black Iron Arrow pierced through the dense pack of wolves at an awkward angle, exploding with a “bang”—ten Gray Wolves struck directly in the head, Critical Damage!
-68, -7, -75...
The Damage Value emitted bright flashes of white light.
In a bloody massacre lasting an hour, the ground was littered with wolf corpses, and the blood-stained tree trunks appeared even more ferocious under the mottled night. Exhaling a breath of foul air, Yan Yan suppressed the bloodlust in her eyes and pressed down on the hatred rolling in her Chest, a sneer escaping her lips.
Ji Yang, no matter what it takes, I will kill you in this lifetime.
She severed the heads of the wolves as if she were cutting off the heads of faces she had hated for countless lifetimes—ruthless and decisive, leaving no room for mercy.
After Gathering the Wolf Pelts from the ground, the Refresh Point began its twenty-minute countdown; a new wave of wolves was about to surge forth.
Ahead, about ten yards away, dozens of dark shadows lunged forward, flickering like phantoms—Tearing Wolf claws, Tearing Wolf bites!
A chilling Killing Intent stung her face. Sweep Kick—
She scattered the wolf pack's fan-shaped formation, executing a Flying Kick that sent a Gray Wolf flying to the right. Arrows flew from her hands in rapid succession—-5, accurately taking one life. Then she leaned back to dodge an incoming wolf claw. Her left hand gripped the Longbow, turning it in her palm with grace. The Black Iron Longbow blocked the wolf's jaws on her left side; with a relaxed finger, she released the arrow tip into the wolf's throat—-6, a critical hit!
In an instant, white light illuminated the dark surroundings where enemies lurked. Soaring Kick!
She leaped into the air, kicking away a Gray Wolf that had attempted to ambush her from behind. Twisting at her waist while retreating backward, she faced another wolf claw lunging at her. Her left hand had already drawn back the Longbow, and as she aimed with precision, she released the arrow tip with a slight flick of her index finger, infused with murderous intent.
-68
Right in the neck.
A swift kill.
The agile figure leaped between the tree trunks, the swaying Longbow glimmering with a dark green sheen under the moonlight, while the white Arrow Tip resembled the gaze of the Grim Reaper. Wherever it looked, the wolf pack was instantly annihilated. The buzzing bowstring played a mournful tune, sending countless black figures to their demise.
Surrounded by warm corpses that had yet to disappear, she struck down with her knife, and a wolf's head fell to the ground with a thud. The Wolf Pelt was swiftly stripped away. Her bloodthirsty eyes fixated on the blood-soaked Wolf Pelt, wishing it were Ji Yang's Human Skin. The desire to taste its blood and gnaw on its bones could not erase the hatred in her heart.
Two hours later, the Refresh Point no longer spawned Gray Wolves. Standing with her bow, Yan Yan glanced down at her backpack filled with wolf heads. All the anger and anxiety she felt upon hearing the news seemed to dissipate in an instant, leaving only her usual Calm. The ground littered with wolf corpses, leaves stained with blood, crimson tree trunks and soil, and the heavy scent of blood in the air all bore witness to the frenzied slaughter that had just occurred.
She brushed away the blood that had congealed in her hair—useless—and withdrew her hand, feeling her nearly worn-out gear. She stood still, waiting for the System to refresh and for her body to be cleansed before she moved forward with a slight return of sensation.
As the three-hour state of battle fatigue lifted, she felt utterly drained, her body stiff as stone. Once released from the half-hour state of rigidity, a wave of numbness surged through her, causing her stomach to churn violently. The overwhelming urge to vomit brought her to her knees. Cold sweat covered her pale face as her exhausted arms trembled uncontrollably, barely supporting her bent body. Her stiff legs felt numb where they touched the ground, and dizziness washed over her in waves.
System Announcement: Congratulations to player Jiang Linchuan for obtaining Life Skill Inheritance and becoming the first player in the game to receive Pharmacist Inheritance. Reward: 1 point of Intelligence Permanent Attribute Point, Reward: 1 gold coin, Reward: 1 reputation point in Newbie Village No. 688!
System Announcement: Congratulations to player Jiang Linchuan for obtaining Life Skill Inheritance and becoming the first player in the game to receive Pharmacist Inheritance. Reward: 1 point of Intelligence Permanent Attribute Point, Reward: 1 gold coin, Reward: 1 reputation point in Newbie Village No. 688!
System Announcement: Congratulations to player Jiang Linchuan for obtaining Life Skill Inheritance and becoming the first player in the game to receive Pharmacist Inheritance. Reward: 1 point of Intelligence Permanent Attribute Point, Reward: 1 gold coin, Reward: 1 reputation point in Newbie Village No. 688!
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