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Chapter Three: Jungle Training
The Azure Wind Mountain Range has existed for an untraceable amount of time, stretching for thousands of miles, filled with ancient trees that block the sun, hanging vines, and dense thickets. The sounds of birds and beasts occasionally echo through the air, exuding an aura of ancient desolation.
Lin Feng walked alone through the forest, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness.
This was his first time venturing out alone for training. After informing his parents, his father advised him to know his limits and gave him a few reminders before allowing him to go.
This world values strength above all else. Members of the Lin family frequently venture into the mountains for training; some manage to hunt fierce beasts like lions and tigers, while others only catch rabbits or pheasants. Regardless, the Azure Wind Mountain Range is vast enough to accommodate everyone’s training needs.
Lin Feng didn’t carry much with him—just a dagger and some dried food. He had hunted rabbits and pheasants in the forests near Qingshan Town before, so he knew some basics about jungle survival, though he had never ventured deep into the Azure Wind Mountain Range.
This time, Lin Feng planned to go a bit further. He aimed not only to hunt large beasts but also to refine his cultivation skills; real combat in the jungle was a great way to enhance his abilities.
As the surrounding forest grew denser, Lin Feng realized he had entered an area frequented by wild animals. He sprinkled some powder on himself to ward off insects and snakes, remaining alert as he moved forward.
Half an hour later, Lin Feng distinctly heard a grunt ahead. He recognized this sound from before; it was the noise made by wild boars in the jungle.
With excitement in his eyes, Lin Feng cautiously approached the source of the sound and soon arrived at the location.
Peering through the thick underbrush, Lin Feng spotted a wild boar lazily basking in the sun among the grass not far away. Its sharp tusks glimmered coldly in the sunlight.
Lin Feng did not rush to attack but carefully surveyed his surroundings. Once he confirmed there were no other dangers nearby, he boldly walked toward the wild boar.
Sensing danger, the boar suddenly lifted its head. Its blood-red eyes were filled with a bloodthirsty glare as it let out a furious roar and charged at Lin Feng like an arrow, its sharp tusks aimed directly at his throat.
If struck by such force, even a large rock would be pierced through—let alone Lin Feng.
Lin Feng had long been wary of the wild boar, and upon witnessing the situation, he showed no signs of panic.
He stepped aside swiftly, dodging the boar's charge, and delivered a powerful punch to its side, unleashing the Fire Fist technique.
"Bang!"
With a dull thud, the boar staggered to the side but did not fall. Its hooves dug deep grooves into the earth as it halted its forward momentum.
The boar appeared robust and clumsy, yet its movements were incredibly swift. It quickly pivoted on the ground and charged at Lin Feng once more.
Having gauged the boar's strength earlier, Lin Feng chose not to evade this time. He summoned his True Qi, clenched his fist, and unleashed the Earth Style Fist with a heavy and solid force aimed directly at the boar's head.
"Bang!"
Lin Feng's fist pierced between the boar's tusks and struck heavily against its forehead, instantly halting its advance.
The wild boar shook its head, disoriented and stumbling as it searched for Lin Feng.
In a flash, Lin Feng drew his dagger and plunged it into the boar's neck. The creature let out a pained howl for a moment before falling silent.
A satisfied smile crept across Lin Feng's face. Having just taken down the wild boar, he gained a deeper understanding of the practical application of his Five Elements Fist. The emergence of his internal energy had indeed made him far stronger than before.
He carefully extracted both tusks from the boar and stowed them in his pack; they could fetch a decent price in silver, and he had no intention of wasting them.
After completing this task, Lin Feng quickly made his way deeper into the Azure Wind Mountain Range.
After the seventh and eighth battles, Lin Feng's practical experience had doubled. In the past, he could only clumsily fight against beasts like wild boars, but now he was facing a Shadow Wolf known for its speed all on his own.
"Bang!"
Lin Feng's fists moved like flowers in the wind, weaving unpredictably through the Shadow Wolf's claws. He quickly transformed his technique into the Golden Fist, delivering a devastating blow to the Shadow Wolf's throat, shattering its windpipe with a single punch.
Through these practical training sessions, Lin Feng's Five Elements Fist had evolved to the Great Perfection Realm. He could fluidly switch between the different styles of the Five Elements Fist, mastering the interactions of the five elements with great finesse.
Moreover, with that peculiar Stone Pearl in his possession, Lin Feng's True Qi was growing stronger, hinting at an impending breakthrough to the second level of Foundation Realm.
After removing the Shadow Wolf's claws and teeth, Lin Feng looked at his bulging pack and decided to return to the Lin family to sell them. He planned to use the money earned to purchase a spirit herb in hopes of breaking through to the second level of Foundation Realm.
As Lin Feng walked for several miles, he suddenly caught a whiff of blood in the air. Following the scent, he spotted a Spotted Cheetah lying on a nearby hillside.
Near where the Spotted Cheetah rested, a Mountain Ginseng swayed gently in the breeze, exuding a faint fragrance. This was at least a Centennial Mountain Ginseng!
For someone like Lin Feng, who had just stepped into Foundation Realm, this spirit herb was undeniably tempting.
His heart raced as he carefully sensed the aura of the Spotted Cheetah and realized it had developed demonic energy, qualifying it as a first-level demon beast.
Demon beasts were incredibly strong; even a first-level one could rival a practitioner at the second level of Foundation Realm. The Spotted Cheetah was particularly fast, making it a formidable opponent for Lin Feng.
After weighing his options for a moment, Lin Feng gritted his teeth. Fortune favored the bold; for that Centennial Mountain Ginseng, he was willing to take a risk!
He drew out his dagger and approached the Spotted Cheetah from downwind. If he could launch a surprise attack and severely injure it first, Lin Feng was confident he could take down this Spotted Cheetah.
As Lin Feng approached the Spotted Cheetah within thirty meters, the creature stood alert, its sharp gaze scanning the surroundings. Lin Feng quickly held his breath and crouched down, thinking to himself how keenly aware this Spotted Cheetah was!
After a moment of inspection, the Spotted Cheetah did not detect any danger but ceased pretending to be asleep. It lazily began to stride forward, seemingly intending to patrol its territory.
Lin Feng slowly moved behind a large boulder. Before long, the Spotted Cheetah was walking toward him. As it neared the rock, Lin Feng swiftly thrust his dagger forward, aiming directly at the cheetah's eyes.
The Spotted Cheetah reacted with remarkable agility, quickly tilting its head aside. The dagger grazed its cheek, leaving a deep gash that extended toward its ear.
Although this strike did not hit any vital areas, it only served to provoke the Spotted Cheetah further. It let out a low growl and lunged at Lin Feng with its sharp claws aimed at his shoulders, its fierce fangs snapping toward his throat.
Lin Feng changed tactics rapidly, exerting force as he drove the dagger straight into the cheetah's ear. Just as it penetrated an inch deep, the cheetah violently shook its head and evaded further damage.
In this exchange, the Spotted Cheetah's body shifted downward, allowing Lin Feng to narrowly escape the attack.
With his dagger still embedded in the cheetah, Lin Feng unleashed his Five Elements Fist technique. The Wood Style Fist danced unpredictably among the cheetah's claws before instantly transforming into a Fire Fist that struck violently against the dagger.
The dagger plunged deep into the Spotted Cheetah's skull, brain matter and blood spilling out as it finally succumbed.
Lin Feng withdrew his dagger and quickly collected a walnut-sized Demon Core that oozed from the wound.
Every demon beast contained a Demon Core, which held immense value—far exceeding that of all materials from the cheetah combined. For Lin Feng, this was an unexpected windfall.
He extracted the cheetah's sharp claws and fangs and was about to dig up a Mountain Ginseng when he suddenly sensed something and glanced to the side. There, he spotted a young figure approaching him.
Feeling a surge of caution in his heart, Lin Feng hurriedly dug up the old Mountain Ginseng and tucked it into his clothing before turning his attention back to the newcomer.
The aura emanating from the person was far more powerful than Lin Feng's, making him cautious.
Upon seeing the attire of the individual, Lin Feng's mind stirred. He clasped his hands and said, "So it is a friend from the Wang family of Qingshan Town. I apologize if I disturbed you; I just killed this Spotted Cheetah."
By doing this, Lin Feng aimed to show goodwill, acknowledge his awareness of the other party's background, and subtly indicate his own strength, hoping to dissuade the person from taking further action.
The individual was a young man around seventeen or eighteen years old, dressed in green clothing, with a robust physique resembling an iron tower.
He had been drawn by the dying wails of the Spotted Cheetah and had arrived just in time to witness Lin Feng extracting an old Mountain Ginseng, which ignited his eagerness to approach.
"I am Wang Yue of the Wang family," the young man said as he clasped his hands toward Lin Feng. Before he could finish his sentence, a cold sleeve arrow shot out from his cuff, aiming directly for Lin Feng's throat.
Instinctively, Lin Feng tilted his head slightly. The sleeve arrow grazed past his throat, sending a chill that made the hairs on the back of his neck stand on end.
Lin Feng had mastered the Five Elements Fist to an exceptionally proficient level. After dodging the sleeve arrow, he quickly closed in and unleashed a fierce and domineering metal-style punch toward Wang Yue's arm, which had yet to be retracted.
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