Quiet forest.

Sunlight filters through layers of leaves, projecting onto the ground.

Three men and one woman face an exceptionally large wild wolf, in a standoff.

"Argh!"

In front, the wolf with gray fur and bone spikes protruding from its back lets out a low roar, its limbs clawing the ground. Its body instantly turns into a phantom, carrying a gust, rushing towards the middle-aged man holding the knife, swift as flowing light.

"Step back."

The Bearded Man roared, elevating all his True Yuan, stamping his foot, and his whole being shot out like a cannonball towards the gray wolf, with a determined gleam in his eyes.

In life and death, the brave win when paths cross!

"Master, be careful..."

"Dad, be careful."

"Ha!"

The Bearded Man's Puda in his hand sliced through the air, wielding with floating light and shadows, balancing speed and power, the blade forming a bizarre arc.

The wolf seemed to sense a hint of danger, and during its sprint, its limbs bent forcefully, its body bouncing seven or eight meters high, its claws sharp as steel sweeping across, turning into a silver streak.

"Beast!"

The Bearded Man's eyes widened, his body spun in place, the dry leaves underfoot whirling up like a tornado, True Yuan injected into the leaves, shooting towards the wolf's body.

The two crossed, seeming slow but actually only lasted two seconds.

"Such tough fur?"

The flying leaves struck the wolf's surface, bouncing off without leaving marks.

The Bearded Man crossed paths with the wolf, clearly feeling the resilience as his Puda struck its body.

Immediately, the Bearded Man felt a chill in his chest, looking down to see his clothes torn by the wolf's claws, and five deep gashes seeping blood staining the clothes red.

Whh— Wh—

The wolf fell with its momentum, but clearly unstable, rolling on the ground, revealing a half-foot blood mark on its belly, but the mark only barely cut the fur, not reaching vital organs.

"Argh!"

The wolf quickly rolled and stood, its fur stained with a few dry leaves, turning ferociously to stare at the Bearded Man, cold wolf eyes shining with anger and bloodthirst. The human before it had incited its rage.

"Such tough skin, my full-strength strike only cut its surface!"

The Bearded Man's eyes showed shock.

...

The wolf fell.

The Bearded Man's body was covered in blood marks, supporting himself with the knife embedded in the ground, breathing heavily, his chest heaving intensely.

After a battle, the Bearded Man finally defeated the wolf.

The wolf, though strong, lacked wisdom, while the Bearded Man chopped several times at the same spot, finally breaking through the tough hide, spilling its intestines and emitting a pungent stench.

...

"Master."

"Dad, how are you?"

"I'm fine, not fatal." The Bearded Man sighed in relief, "How did the wolf turn into this? We must be careful, let's leave now. The bloody scent will quickly attract other beasts."

The young man and girl hurriedly supported the Bearded Man, quickly leaving without lingering.

...

About ten minutes later, a graceful figure landed, frowning slightly at the dead wolf.

The dry rotting leaves and soil were stained red with blood.

"Just died not long ago." The young man murmured, staring at the wolf's body.

The closer to the center area, the denser the Spiritual Energy, likely some mutations in these beasts from long-term absorption of Spiritual Energy.

"Howl!"

Suddenly, dozens of gray phantoms appeared around, roughly sixteen wolves, surrounding the casually dressed, black-haired, black-eyed young man, eyes filled with bloodlust and anger.

Clearly, they believed this human had killed their companion.

Sixteen wolves turned into gray phantoms, lunging from all directions at the young man.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh!

Sixteen dry leaves instantly turned into arrows, shooting out faster than sniper bullets.

Thud thud thud thud thud thud thud!

The leaves pierced the hard skulls of the sixteen wolves, leaving bloody holes, all wolves collapsing.

Having done this, the young figure flickered and vanished.

...

"Unexpectedly, the revival of Spiritual Energy allows not only humans to cultivate but some beasts to mutate." Lin Mo murmured, not flying but walking forward.

"Dad, I brought antiseptic medicine, let me apply it. These wolves might carry bacteria, we need to get to a hospital." A crisp voice sounded.

"No need, Martial Artists' bodies are much stronger than ordinary people, not just in strength but resistance and immunity too. These injuries are not severe." A rugged deep voice replied.

Lin Mo frowned slightly, walking toward the sound, seeing three people by a creek: a middle-aged man, a young man, and a girl.

Hearing footsteps from behind, the Bearded Man's ears moved, turning with eyes like lightning that eased somewhat upon seeing a young man approaching.

Lin Mo noticed the Bearded Man's body covered with claw marks, skin peeling, evidently the ones who killed the wolf.

"Oh, it's a person, it's okay." The Bearded Man breathed relieved.

"Hello, is this the way to Qingxuan Sect?" Lin Mo asked politely.

Knowing Qingxuan Sect was hidden within these Ten Thousand Mountains, he could locate the Mansion by spreading his Divine Sense, Lin Mo refrained.

Seeking Qingxuan Sect for revenge should surprise them. If disciples escape to threaten his close ones, it becomes troublesome.

"Oh? You are also going to Qingxuan Sect to apprentice?" The Bearded Man looked Lin Mo over, a bit surprised to find his realm only at the level of bright strength.

Apprentice at Qingxuan Sect?

Lin Mo nodded, deliberately restraining his aura, revealing just enough strength for the bright Realm, as appearing non-Martial in the deep mountains might raise suspicion.

As Qingxuan Sect emerged, they posted in the Underworld to recruit Martial Artists and Magic Users, which Lin Mo learned through Fang Tangjing but wasn't surprised.

Moreover, the Three Great Martial Arts Schools began recruiting Martial Artists, Magic Users, and Superpower Users to strengthen their schools.

"I'm Chen Yang from Shuzhou. May I know your name, brother?" The Bearded Man asked heartily. "I'm Lin Mo from Jinling," Lin Mo nodded.