Lu Ran’s scalp went numb. One, two, three, four, five… Suddenly, five demon cats appeared! Damn it, do demon cats have a habit of living in groups? These five demon cats are currently staring at Lu Ran and his companion. If there were only five demon cats, it would be fine. However, Lu Ran also discovered that among the five demon cats that arrived, one of them was significantly different from the other four. The other four were similar to the demon cat that had appeared earlier, and their size was far inferior to Ha Zong’s. But the last one was a whole size larger, with a physique comparable to Ha Zong’s original size. His body was not as thin as the other demon cats, but rather full of muscles. 【Race】: Demon Cat 【Attribute】: Unawakened 【Race Level】: Mid-Level Superior 【Growth Level】: Level 3 Lu Ran glanced at it with his Data Eye and immediately pursed his lips. It was a level 3 demon cat... At this moment, Lu Ran wanted to say, “Should we just run away?” Although Ha Zong was brave, two fists were no match for four hands. However, the five demon cats in front of him had already surrounded them, and they couldn't escape even if they wanted to... What should he do? Should he let Ha Zong enter “that” state? Earlier, Lu Ran called Ha Zong’s original state as his “normal state,” so there must be an “abnormal state”. If you think of Lu Ran’s superpowers and bizarre dreams as some kind of disease, Lu Ran was not the only one who had this disease. Ha Zong has it as well, so maybe this is the reason why they met. Whenever he got excited in battle, he would lose his rationality and become insensitive to pain before going berserk like a mad dog. In this state, Ha Zong’s potential seems to be fully stimulated, and his fighting power increases greatly. At present, only Lu Ran’s telepathic abilities could bring Ha Zong out of that state. Ha Zong still has hidden potential, which is why Lu Ran believes in his combat strength. But actually, Lu Ran didn’t want Ha Zong to enter that state. He always felt that this state was somewhat dangerous. And every time after leaving this state, Ha Zong would fall unconscious for a while. “Forget it, let’s take it one step at a time.” “Don’t worry about me, quickly reduce their numbers.” “At the same time, keep an eye on the leader of those demon cats.” With the previous battle experience, Lu Ran adapted quickly and immediately gave instructions to Ha Zong. While harvesting the fruits just now, Lu Ran also found a handy stick as a new weapon. The stick was quite sturdy, and with his improved physical strength, Lu Ran felt that he had a good chance of killing one as long as he didn’t get scratched by the demon cat’s claws on his neck or other vital areas. Of course, this was only true for those low-level demon cats. If it was the huge level 3 demon cat, Lu Ran felt that it would be a bit difficult for him to deal with it. Therefore, he would have to rely on Ha Zong for that. “Meow!!!” But unexpectedly, the demon cat that seemed to be the leader had no intention of attacking first. With a roar, it sent the four level 1-2 demon cats to attack first. Perhaps sensing that Ha Zong was the greater threat, their target was surprisingly the same. They jumped up and swung their sharp claws at Ha Zong in unison, ignoring Lu Ran. Whoosh! A flying stone shot out. “Luckily, it actually hit it.” In the blink of an eye, three demon cats had successfully closed in on Ha Zong. As for the one that stopped moving, it was because it was suddenly hit in the head by a stone while moving. Its expression froze. Lu Ran, who was holding a stick in one hand and throwing stones with the other, looked at the demon cat he had hit with a cruel look in his eyes and tightened his grip on the stick. At the same time, Ha Zong was already exchanging blows with the three demon cats. He was still displaying his formidable fighting skills. With just one clash, he bit down on the neck of one of the demon cats. Fresh blood splashed out, and it was another instant kill. However, given its current situation, it could only kill one demon cat instantly. The attacks of the other two demon cats undoubtedly landed on Ha Zong’s body.
The claws glistened, and in the blink of an eye, Ha Zong’s back and sides were ripped open, with blood spurting wildly from the torn flesh. “Grr-woof!” Ha Zong felt a heart-wrenching pain, and his blue pupils became bloodshot. He furiously charged at the demon cat closest to him.
Although Lu Ran wanted to check on Ha Zong’s condition, he had attracted the attention of a demon cat, and he himself was currently in great danger. While Ha Zong was fighting three demon cats, Lu Ran rushed over with a stick in his hand. The demon cat that was hit also jumped up and clawed at him. Lu Ran swung the stick and saw that the demon cat was about to rip his weapon apart with its claws. Judging by the sharpness of the demon cat’s claws, the stick would probably be torn apart. However, Lu Ran, who was holding a long-handled weapon, didn’t plan to fight it head-on. He used the length advantage of the long-handled weapon to change the trajectory of his attack and directly dodge the demon cat’s claw attack.
With a bang, he thrust the stick heavily into the demon cat’s body. The impact instantly sent the demon cat flying back several meters. “I should have sharpened this stick.” When he saw the demon cat get hit and fly away, Lu Ran followed closely. Luckily, he had been trained before! Since his childhood, he has dealt with various wild animals, including his fair share of unruly big dogs. Otherwise, a normal person would be scared in this situation. It could be said that half of Ha Zong’s obedience was due to Lu Ran’s training with a stick. Otherwise, how could he have suppressed his fighting spirit all this time? The nickname “Boss Lu” was also Ha Zong’s recognition of Lu Ran! At this point, Lu Ran’s goal was to quickly deal the demon cat a blow to the head. Unfortunately, the previous blow had not been fatal. The demon cat that fell to the ground only paused for a moment before getting back up and charging wildly. “This is useless.” Lu Ran thought to himself, planning to use the same trick again. However, just as Lu Ran was concentrating, a sudden roar caused the demon cat that was launching another attack to freeze. It seemed to have given up on the attack as it immediately stopped and took a few steps back. This roar made Lu Ran’s expression freeze. He quickly looked at the demon cat leader, thinking that it was about to attack. It was the one who roared earlier. However, what surprised Lu Ran was that after the demon cat leader roared, it did not attack, but looked at him deeply in a very human way, then turned around and left. At the same time, except for the demon cat whose neck was bitten off by Ha Zong, the other two demon cats also decided to retreat, as if they would follow the demon cat leader and leave. “Roar!” Seeing this, Ha Zong seemed to want to go after them, but Lu Ran immediately ordered, “Wait.” Lu Ran’s command was still in effect. Upon hearing it, although Ha Zong still maintained a fierce posture and stared at the retreating demon cats, he had already begun to suppress his ferocity. One of the conditions for Ha Zong to enter the rabid dog state was to see blood after being injured. At present, this condition has already been fulfilled. But when he saw the demon cats actively retreating, Lu Ran hesitated for a moment. In the blink of an eye, Lu Ran and Ha Zong, who had just been in a stalemate with four demon cats, saw the demon cats completely retreat into the forest. When the demon cats disappeared, Lu Ran finally breathed a sigh of relief, his entire body relaxing as he looked at his own trembling hands. Although he didn’t know why the demon cat leader had ordered a retreat, if the battle continued, it would be unfavorable for him and Ha Zong. Even if they won in the end, they would suffer severe injuries. He meant to say, how the hell is this supposed to be a novice trial? “Roar.” At this moment, Ha Zong seemed to be very depressed and dissatisfied with his inability to kill five demon cats instantly. As for fighting five... He didn’t care if he lost at all. “Sorry, Ha Zong, the situation here is too complicated to let you fight to your heart’s content. Next time... Hmm?” As he spoke, Lu Ran noticed that something seemed to have changed in Ha Zong. 【Species】: Snowfield Dog 【Attribute】: Unawakened 【Species Level】: Mid-Level Superior 【Growth Level】: Level 2 【Skills】: None Unknowingly, after killing another demon cat, Ha Zong’s growth level had reached level 2. His various attributes had grown significantly. Because of this, even though he had been clawed twice earlier, Ha Zong was still able to send the nearby demon cat flying several meters away. His strength was unbelievable. This change made Lu Ran happy. “Perhaps the demon cat leader noticed that Ha Zong's aura had become stronger, so it decided to retreat.” “They should also be extremely unfamiliar with us.” “That’s why the high-ranking demon cat leader had his subordinates investigate us first.” “And the result of the probe is that Ha Zong can instantly kill a low-level demon cat, and it seems to be getting stronger and stronger, with a tendency to gradually increase its aura.” “Despite their numerical advantage, the demon cat leader does not dare risk injury for two prey.” “In nature, if a predator is injured while hunting, it often faces a decline in its status within the group and mortal danger from its natural enemies.” “Although the projected creatures here are extremely aggressive, their hunting should only be for food, not just mindless attacks. They still retain some of the natural biological instincts of living creatures.
In other words, my initial assessment was correct. In some fights, it is not necessary to win completely. As long as your opponent is intimidated and does not dare to continue the fight, you can survive.” Lu Ran instantly analyzed the situation. Although he didn’t know if it was true, it seemed to be one of the few explanations available at the moment. “Anyway, Ha Zong, come and get treated first.” In front of Ha Zong, who had once again made great contributions, Lu Ran looked at his wound and then looked at the collected hemostatic mushrooms. “Even though I don’t know the effects of this thing, it’s all we have to rely on now.” He hoped this would be more effective than the medicine he had prepared. “Woof.” Hearing Lu Ran’s call, Ha Zong nodded. “Woof?” But the next moment, Ha Zong, who was walking towards Lu Ran and wanted to receive treatment, suddenly became confused and looked at Lu Ran’s neck in a daze. From an unknown point in time, a golden radiance was emitted. It was from Lu Ran’s heirloom antler amulet pendant. It had begun to glow with a faint light for no reason. This sudden change is the reason why Ha Zong suddenly stopped. As the golden light approached, Ha Zong felt that even his bloodline was being suppressed. It was as if he was facing a fierce tiger, and his eyes became much clearer. The light became stronger and stronger. At first, it was still weak. At that moment, even Lu Ran began to notice the changes in the pendant he was wearing. As he watched, he couldn’t help but show a confused expression. Because the Data Eye he received after entering the Secret Realm has recorded information about the family heirloom amulet he brought back from the outside world! 【Name】: Sacred Deer Broken Antler 【Grade】: Epic 【Description】: The antlers of the legendary sacred deer will develop healing powers after absorbing the power of the forest with rich natural energy.
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