chapter 47

Xua Yan understood the significance of the change in Jian Cheng's batch, which meant that each participant could only add a number to their batch by delivering the final blow to a fallen beast. Realizing that this system could create unnecessary competition and conflict between them, Xua Yan suggested that everyone should take turns delivering the final blow so that everyone could have an equal opportunity to add a number to their batch. This would help prevent any resentment or jealousy among the group, and ensure that everyone had a fair chance of advancing to the next round.

"Great idea, Xua Yan," Mei Ling said with a smile. "That way, we can all have a chance to show our skills and contribute to the group's success."

"I agree," Chao Feng added. "It's important that we work together and support each other. We have a better chance of winning if we do."

Jian Cheng nodded in agreement. "Yes, and it will also boost our confidence if we all have a chance to make a contribution."

Wei Ming smiled at Xua Yan. "Looks like we have a good plan. Let's stick to it and keep moving forward."

The group continued to discuss their plans and strategies, each member offering their own ideas and input. They were determined to work together and succeed in the competition.

As they moved forward through the jungle, the group followed the river in the hopes of finding more beasts to hunt. The sound of rushing water grew louder as they neared a bend in the river. Xua Yan motioned for the group to stop and whispered for them to be quiet. He peered around the bend and saw a herd of level 3 energy gathering beasts drinking from the river.

After they passed that herd of level 3 energy-gathering beasts and as the group continued on, their senses on high alert as they traversed through the dense jungle. The sound of the rushing water from the river filled their ears, occasionally interrupted by the rustling of leaves or the distant roar of a beast.

Xua Yan led the way, his sharp eyes scanning the surroundings for any signs of movement. He could sense that they were getting closer to a more dangerous part of the jungle, where the beasts were more ferocious and unpredictable.

Wei Ming noticed Xua Yan's focused expression and asked, "Do you sense something, Xua Yan?"

Xua Yan nodded, "Yes, we are nearing the territory of level 3 energy gathering beasts. We need to be extra careful from here on."

Li Hua, who was walking behind them, looked around nervously. "Are we in trouble? Can we handle level 3 beasts?"

Xua Yan turned to her with a reassuring smile. "Don't worry, Li Hua. We can handle them if we work together and use our skills efficiently. Just be cautious and stay alert."

As they continued to move forward, the group suddenly heard rustling in the bushes. One of the beast from that herd sensed them and started attacking. They quickly got into position, preparing for a fight. Out of the bushes, three level 3 energy gathering beasts emerged, their eyes locked onto the group.

Xua Yan quickly signaled to his friends, and they moved forward to engage in battle with the beasts. Li Hua and Jian Cheng quickly took the lead, launching a fierce attack on one of the beasts. Xua Yan and the rest of the group quickly followed, each unleashing their own unique set of skills and abilities.

The battle was intense, with the beasts putting up a good fight. However, with their combined strength and coordination, the group was able to take down the beasts. They all let out a cheer of triumph, feeling a sense of accomplishment and unity.

As they rested and tended to their injuries, Xua Yan couldn't help but feel proud of his friends. They had worked together and fought as a team, displaying a level of trust and unity that was necessary to win the competition.

After they celebrated their victory, they were suddenly attacked by more beasts from the same herd. These beasts were bigger and stronger than the ones they had just fought. Xua Yan quickly assessed the situation and realized that they were in trouble.

"Everyone, be careful! These beasts are stronger than the last ones," Xua Yan warned, as he unsheathed his sword.

The group quickly got into a defensive formation, with Xua Yan and Wei Ming at the front, Li Hua and Jian Cheng in the middle, and Chao Feng and Jun Wang at the back. They knew they had to work together to defeat these beasts.

The beasts charged towards them, their eyes filled with rage. Xua Yan and Wei Ming charged towards the biggest and strongest beast, while the others focused on the smaller ones. The battle was fierce and intense, with the beasts attacking from all sides. But the group fought bravely, using their skills and strength to fend off the beasts.

Xua Yan swung his sword with precision, cutting through the thick hide of the beast. Wei Ming used his lightning-based attacks to shock the beast, weakening its defenses. Li Hua used her agility and speed to dodge the beast's attacks and strike back with her bow and arrow. Jian Cheng used his strength to overpower the beast and deliver devastating blows. Chao Feng and Jun Wang used their long-range attacks to keep the beasts at bay.

Finally, after what seemed like hours of fighting, the last beast fell to the ground, defeated. The group was exhausted and wounded, but they had won. Xua Yan looked at his friends with pride and admiration.

"We did it. We fought as a team and won. This is what the competition is all about," Xua Yan said, as he helped his friends tend to their wounds.

Xua Yan quickly assessed the situation and realized that they needed to leave the area as soon as possible. He turned to his friends and said, "We need to move from here quickly. The beasts will soon realize that their companions are missing, and they will come after us."

His friends quickly agreed, and they started packing up their things. As they were getting ready to leave, Li Hua asked, "Where should we go next?"

Xua Yan replied, "We need to keep moving in the same direction along the river. We should be able to find more beasts to hunt further ahead."

As they were about to leave, they heard a loud roar in the distance. Xua Yan knew that they needed to hurry, or they would be in trouble. He quickly took charge and led the group along the riverbank.

They walked for several hours, moving as quickly as they could, but they could still hear the sounds of the beasts in the distance. Finally, they came to a large boulder that offered some cover.

"We can rest here for a while," Xua Yan said, "but we need to be careful. The beasts could still be following us."

The group settled down to rest and catch their breath. Xua Yan kept watch, scanning the surrounding area for any signs of danger. After a few minutes, he said, "We need to keep moving. We can't stay in one place for too long."

His friends nodded in agreement, and they quickly got up and started moving again. As they continued their journey, they knew that they had to stay alert and ready for anything that might come their way.

After resting for a while, the group resumed their hunt for more beasts. Xua Yan led the group further along the riverbank, scanning the surrounding area for any signs of movement.

"I think we should split up and cover more ground," suggested Chao Feng. "We can take on more beasts that way."

Xua Yan nodded in agreement. "Okay, but let's not stray too far from each other. Remember, we're stronger as a group."

As they split up, Xua Yan remained alert, using his keen senses to detect any potential threats. Before the group members can get far away from each other Xua Yan suddenly caught sight of a large beast in the distance. It was a level 3 energy-gathering stage beast, which meant it would be a formidable opponent.

"Guys, over there," Xua Yan whispered, pointing to the direction of the beast. "It's a level 3. Let's try to take it down together."

The group cautiously made their way towards the beast, weapons at the ready. As they got closer, the beast spotted them and let out a deafening roar. The ground shook as it charged towards them.

The group sprang into action, dodging the beast's attacks and launching their own counterattacks. Despite the beast's strength and ferocity, the group managed to work together effectively and eventually took it down.

As they caught their breath, Xua Yan praised his companions. "Well done, everyone. We worked together perfectly. Let's keep moving and search for more beasts like this one."

The group continued their hunt, successfully taking down several more beasts of the same strength. By the end of the day, they were tired and battered, but also proud of their accomplishments.

As the sun started to set in the evening, Xua Yan found a safe place for his group to rest for the night. They had been walking and fighting all day, and they were exhausted.

"We need to rest here for the night," Xua Yan said, pointing to a nearby cave. "It looks safe, and we can build a fire to keep warm."

The group nodded in agreement, and they made their way to the cave. They gathered wood and started a fire, huddling around it for warmth.

Mei Ling sighed heavily, "I didn't expect it to be so hard. Hunting beasts is not easy."

Chao Feng nodded in agreement, "Yes, it's much harder than I thought it would be. But we did well today."

Xua Yan looked at his group, "Yes, we did well. We worked together and hunted several beasts. But we can't let our guard down. We have to stay focused and keep improving."

Wei Ming rubbed his sore shoulder, "I agree. We have to keep pushing ourselves. We can't let our abilities go to waste."

Li Hua spoke up, "I'm just glad we have each other. It's much easier to do this together than alone."

Xua Yan nodded, "Yes, we're a good team. Let's rest now, and tomorrow we'll continue our hunt."

As the night started to fall, Xua Yan and his group gathered some firewood and started a campfire to warm themselves. Meanwhile, Xua Yan prepared the beasts they had hunted earlier in the day for food. He skillfully cut the meat into small pieces and marinated them with some herbs and spices he had brought with him.

As the aroma of the cooked meat wafted through the air, everyone's stomachs began to grumble. Xua Yan handed out the cooked meat to his friends, and they eagerly gobbled it up. Wei Ming even commented that it was the best meat he had ever tasted.

While they were eating, Xua Yan reminded them to be careful with the bones of the beasts as they could be sharp and dangerous. He also suggested that they should conserve their energy for the next day's hunt as they would need all the strength they could get.

Li Hua agreed with Xua Yan and said, "Yes, we should rest well tonight and be ready for tomorrow's hunt. We have to be more cautious and alert since we have encountered a large herd of beasts earlier today."

Jian Cheng chimed in, "I agree with Li Hua. We have to make sure that we are not caught off guard by the beasts."

Chao Feng, who had been relatively quiet, nodded in agreement. "Yes, we have to be careful. But we also have to be brave and not let fear get the best of us."

Jun Wang added, "That's right. We have to stay focused and work together as a team."

Xua Yan nodded in approval. "That's the spirit. Let's get some rest now and be ready for tomorrow's hunt. We still have a long way to go to reach the end of the jungle."

The group settled down for the night, taking turns keeping watch. They were tired, but they knew they had to stay alert. The competition was far from over, and they still had a long way to go.