Chapter 9
[Breath of Water Sword Art Style] and [Dance of the Fire God] this skill is good,now I have the skill to use if i dont want to use my devil fruit im not only a mage im a warrior to.
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Wang Dong felt that his luck couldn't get any worse.
A few days ago, he managed to purchase a decent defensive armor and had rested up for two whole days before heading off excitedly to hunt the beasts he discovered before.
Who would've thought that after the battle started, the exotic beasts suddenly cried out and attracted a huge group of similar beasts over!
What the hell, what happened to the agreed fair fight, mano-e-mano?
Being caught unprepared, Wang Dong's suffered substantial injuries. He could only recall them, and by relying on the Maneater protective suit's decent defense, he escaped from the group of exotic beasts' pursuit just like that.
By the time he escaped, the combat gear he wore on top of the beast skin suit was already damaged beyond recognition.
"Luckily I was prepared. Otherwise, not only would my beast skin suit be damaged, even I would have suffered some injuries, probably?"
Hi use so much sword aura and drain all of it so that he lost combative strength, which also meant that Wang Dong no longer had any ability to hunt exotic beasts. Self-preservation might even be a little difficult. Left without any choice, he could only return the way he came from, walking back in the safety zone's direction.
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Swordsman Cultivation levels
Mortal Realm Sword Aura Color
1 Xuan Qi Colorless
2 Silver Silver
3 Gold Gold
4 Jade Green
5 Earth Yellow
6 Sky Blue
Divine Realm
7 Spirit Xuan Light-red
8 Supreme Pink-red
9 Superior Supreme Thick red
Saint Realm
10 Saint Light-purple
11 Saint Emperor lstable-purple
12 Saint Venerable Thick-purple
13 Saint Monarch Purple-black
Sage Realm
14 Half-Sage Gray-black
15 Sage Dark-black
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Mage Cultivation levels
Mage Realm Magic Spell
1 Mage Initial Stage Fire Ball
2 Mage Mid Stage Fire Arrow
3 Mage Completion Energy Coat
Magician >>>>>> Double Casting Spell
4 Magician Initial Stage Crimson Fire Blossom
5 Magician Mid Stage Crimson Fire Formation
6 Magician Completion Dragon Fire Formation
Wizard >>>>>> Elemental Control Spell
7 Wizard Initial Stage Endow Element to Weapon
8 Wizard Mid Stage Elemental Materialization
9 Wizard Completion Element Bodie Transformed
Sorcerer >>>>>> Catastrophic Spell/ Forbidden Spell/Taboo Spell
10 Sorcerer Initial Stage Volcano
11 Sorcerer Mid Stage Meteor Shower
12 Sorcerer Completion Summon Ifrit
Sage >>>>>> God Spell
13 Sorcerer Initial Stage Comet
14 Sorcerer Mid Stage Tetra Vortex Of Fire
15 Sorcerer Completion Summon Fire God
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What's more, just as he passed several short hills, Wang Dong tragically discovered that an exotic beast that was out hunting for food had set its eyes on him.
That exotic beast resembled a leopard, its body was over three meters long, with sharp claws and fangs. One look and he knew it wasn't something to trifle with, almost causing Wang Dong's heart to leap out of him in fear.
"Damn it, am I destined to die here today?"
Wang Dong was devastated. With the subconscious will to survive, he immediately sprinted in the direction of the safety zone.
His running away immediately caused the exotic beast behind him to let out a loud roar and give chase.
The distance between the two shrank rapidly. Wang Dong seemed to feel the exotic beast's breathing behind him. His complexion turned pale white, his legs nearly giving out on him and falling to the ground.
"I'm finished, I'm finished. I'm really going to die today!"
As he lamented in his heart, Wang Dong suddenly noticed a young man walking in his direction in front. There were a weapon in his back, indicating that this person was at the very least a lvl 1-2 warrior!
I'm saved!
Wang Dong immediately tore his throat apart, yelling as if a gong was struck, "Help! Brother, save me!"
At this exact moment, Wang Dong felt a vicious wind blowing from behind him. In his hurry, he only managed to jump forward onto the grass patch ahead and rolled away, avoiding the exotic beast's pounce.
Wang Dong, unable to stop the momentum of his roll, saw a ash-green silhouette pouncing his way from his peripheral vision and tangling itself with his pursuing exotic beast. To his astonishment, it actually turned out to be a ferocious large wolf.
Wang Dong realized that the other warrior didn't leave him to die. He was finally safe!
The tension in his heart found relief, and Wang Dong instantly felt his entire body going limp, lying flat on the ground as he watched his pursuer falling into the front og the youngman
The battle started all suddenly, and ended just as quickly. he can only see A fast and accurate stab.The beast is already covered in wounds in just a few breaths' time. In the end, the Wind Wolf die from multiple consecutive slashes t.
Sounds rang out constantly, turning the wolf into streaks of light and dissipating.
"Congratulations, get one Stamina Pill's pieces!"
"Congratulations, get one Stamina Pill's pieces!"
"Congratulations, get one Stamina Pill's pieces!"
"Congratulations, get one Stamina Pill's pieces!"
"Congratulations, get one Stamina Pill's pieces!"
"Congratulations, get one Stamina Pill's pieces!"
"Congratulations, get one Martial Arts pieces!"
"Congratulations, get one Stamina Pill's pieces!"
"Congratulations, get ...
Zhang Ye shook his head, feeling some slight regret. This Wind Wolf of two-star bronze-quality didn't drop a Haki piece, only contributing a few stamina pill pieces.
The man was saved; Zhang Ye didn't dally any longer and continued moving in the direction he chose earlier.
"Brother, thank you so much, really!"
Wang Dong, who had recovered some strength, hurriedly crawled to his feet and came running over to Zhang Ye, saying gratefully, "Erm, can I trouble you on one matter? Can you send me back to the safety zone? My sword aura is already consume and im injured; I can't continue for battle."
Zhang Ye stopped in place after hearing that. His gaze swept across Wang Dong's face, slightly taken aback. 'I actually help this guy here and still want me to escort him in safe camp?!'
Wang Dong seemed to realize his request was a little too much and hurriedly said, "Brother, I know a place to find a huge group of two-star exotic beasts. I'll tell you where it is if you send me back to the safety zone."
A huge group of two-star exotic beasts?
Zhang Ye was moved, yet his expression remain unchanged, saying evenly, "Do you reckon I'd care about some two-star exotic beasts?"
Wang Dong was stunned, thinking that perhaps this man wasn't a lcl 1-2 warrior, but a middle-tier warrior that was level Four or higher? Otherwise, there was no reason why he wouldn't be interested in a huge group of two-star exotic beasts.
Mm, it must be that I didn't speak clearly!
"Brother, I'm not bluffing you, really! That place definitely has many exotic beasts of the same species. In my estimation, there are at least a hundred of them. With your strength, I think you'll be able to hunt them; your gains wouldn't be little, surely!"
Actually, Wang Dong didn't know exactly how many exotic beasts there were, either. In any case, when he first saw those beasts from afar, there were only a few of them. However, when he rushed there this morning, before he could even hunt a single beast, those shameless fellows actually started calling their friends, gathering a huge bunch of them from all directions.
Luckily he was paying attention from the start. It would be really hard to say if he could escape successfully otherwise.
Hopefully this would move the other party to accompany him back to the safety zone. There were still over ten km to cover. What if he encountered another strong exotic beast? He wouldn't be lucky enough to find someone else to save him in time!
Zhang Ye narrowed his eyes slightly, staring at Wang Dong for a while. After confirming that he wasn't lying, Zhang Ye very tempted by his offer.
A hundred exotic beasts of the same species… Even if the drop rate for Haki piece was only 1 in 50, he could obtain over two haki piece, at least!
With that, his sword skill could gain a pretty sum of item piece again, and even produce a bunch of stamina pill. No matter if he continued fusing them in the future, or store them,it was still considerably valuable.
"Are you sure you're not bluffing me?" Zhang Ye asked, the corner of his lips curling up into a slight smile.
Seeing Zhang Ye finally on the edge of agreeing, Wang Dong hurriedly nodded, swearing, "Brother, I wouldn't dare lie to you. Not if I still wish to continue making my living here in Tian Lan City."
The heavens had smiled upon him. This guy was finally moved. With such an expert guarding him now, there wouldn't be any risk on the way back to the safety zone.
Zhang Ye nodded, "Alright. Then you lead the way; we're going now."
"Thank you so much, really!" Wang Dong was nearly moved to tears as he turned around, prepared to head in the direction of the safety zone. In the next moment, his body froze on the spot, turning his head back towards Zhang Ye with difficulty, asking in shock, "What, you're saying, for me to lead the way?"
Zhang Ye nodded again. "If you don't lead the way, how am I supposed to find the place?"
Wang Dong grew very anxious. 'I didn't freaking mean it that way!'
However, looking at the faint smile on Zhang Ye's face, Wang Dong didn't dare to ask Zhang Ye to escort him back to the safety zone first. He could only force a smile, asking, "Then, what should I do after reaching the place? I dont have aura right now. I'll lose my life if I am attacked by those exotic beasts."
Zhang Ye smiled, reassuring him, "Don't worry. I'm not the kind of person who burns the bridge after crossing it. I'll look after your safety. If what you said was true, that there are really over a hundred exotic beasts there."
Zhang Ye now totally has the capital to speak such words.
With the Goro Goro no Mi that possessed the fast attack and Water Blade technique in his arsenal, no matter how many low quality two-star exotic beasts there were, Zhang Ye wouldn't take them seriously.
After releasing a Laser Beam attack, would they not fall instantly?
Moreover, Zhang Ye still had the Mera Mera no Mi. As long as the exotic beasts weren't higher than two-star bronze quality, that ability wide-area technique was also very useful. Under the Sea of Fire, another batch of them would fall.
Even so, Wang Dong didn't dare to believe in his words at all, thinking that this guy before him was harboring evil intentions.
Zhang Ye noticed Wang Dong's hesitation and complexion. His expression suddenly turned cold, humphing, "What, you think I'm lying to you?"
"I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare!" Wang Dong hurriedly shook his head after seeing the change in Zhang Ye's expression, afraid of angering this guy into killing him. Nothing else would matter at that point.
Zhang Ye waved his hand, saying, "Then lead the way in front. My time is very precious."
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In a valley, Zhang Ye asked the leading Wang Dong as they continued walking, "How much longer before we arrive?"
The two had walked for almost half an hour, and travelled past a bunch of small hills, entering the foot of a mountain range.
Wang Dong's face looked as if he just lost his parents, answering dispiritedly, "We'll reach it soon. It's right ahead, after going through that little ravine."
During their journey together, the two had encountered several one-star or two-star exotic beasts. Wang Dong observed carefully, and Zhang Ye weren't all that powerful, feeling that they weren't any stronger than two-star beasts.
"I'm finished, I'm finished. This guy is only for show. He's definitely a noob among the Level 2 warrior. He wants to kill a hundred two-star beasts with just a katana? It looks more like he's delivering food to them!"
Wang Dong mourned inwardly, thinking of backing out in his heart. Alas, Zhang Ye insisted on going to the place, and he could only continue leading the way. He decided inwardly, if anything went wrong later, he'd make a run for it immediately.
Obviously, Zhang Ye could tell Wang Dong was suspicious of him, yet he didn't say a word.
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When they arrived at their destination, that would naturally be the time for him to be surprised.
Zhang Ye wasn't afraid of exposing his true strength in front of Wang Dong. In any case, he was using another identity right now. On the contrary, the stronger he seemed to be, the better.
The two walked out of the small valley, and officially entered the foot of the mountain range. Ravines were weaving together ahead, and the terrain around here was extremely complicated. Just the water streams flowing along the lowlands alone numbered half a dozen.
Under Wang Dong's lead, the two continued moving, and crossed three streams. After making multiple turns, they suddenly entered a deep, narrow ravine.
Instead of describing it as a ravine, it was more apt to say that it was a slight gap between two cliffs.
It was dim within the gap. At the most narrow spot, it was barely wide enough for one person to squeeze through. Who knows how Wang Dong found this place?
This guy was only a noob-ish Level 2 warrior, and he actually dared to venture this far out of the safety zone. It had to be said that he was pretty brave.
Entering this deep into the beast world, and yet he still managed to return safely, despite experiencing a few close calls, his luck was similarly shocking.
Of course, if it wasn't for Zhang Ye saving him earlier, Wang Dong would have become a meal in that Wind Wolf's stomach at this time.
After travelling for about ten-odd minutes in that narrow gap and making another turn, the place ahead suddenly grew wide.
Wang Dong extended his hand, pointing at a mountain plain without an end in sight, and said to Zhang Ye, a heavy burden in his heart, "We're here. This is the place."
'Since I'm already freaking here, I'll just let the heavens decide whether I live or die from here on!'
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