Survived

Jin Mo's body was covered in cuts and bruises, his energy drained. He was extremely tired and weak, his breathing ragged from exhaustion.

Yet, he had survived.

The Dire Wolf King let out a low, rumbling growl as it stepped forward, its powerful muscles tensing in preparation for the next phase of the battle. The two Alpha Dire Wolves flanked it, their eyes burning with primal ferocity.

Just as Jin Mo steadied himself for the inevitable clash, a towering presence moved past him.

The Patriarch stepped in.

"Nicely done, Jin Mo. You have surpassed my expectations," his father said, his voice calm yet filled with pride. "Now, watch what a true martial artist can do."

The Patriarch stood before the three wolves, his aura suffocating and overwhelming. Without hesitation, he swung his arm and roared, "White Tiger Claw!"

A massive claw of condensed Qi materialised in the air, slashing forward with devastating force. The wolves had no chance to react—the claw annihilated them instantly, cutting them into two pieces. The attack didn't stop there; it carved through the trees and jungle behind them, cutting everything in its path. The destruction stretched nearly a hundred meters, leaving a deep scar in the landscape.

Jin Mo stood frozen in shock.

Such power… from a basic technique?

The White Tiger Claw was one of the three fundamental techniques of the Mo Clan, yet in the hands of his father, it became a force of absolute destruction.

The Patriarch turned to Jin Mo. "Did you see that power? That was only the tip of the iceberg. I expect you to surpass me one day and reach even greater heights."

Jin Mo swallowed hard. He couldn't fathom the sheer gap between him and his father. "Yes, sir! I will work hard."

The Patriarch chuckled. "Haha! I have even greater expectations for you."

He turned away. "Rest here. I need to check something."

With that, he disappeared into the dense jungle, his sharp eyes searching for clues. Something was amiss. An Arcane Beast in this region? That was highly unusual. He needed to investigate.

Jin Mo, finally allowing himself to relax, sank to the ground. Just then, a flurry of notifications popped up before his eyes.

Ding!

Killed Dire Wolves x51

Rewards: 40,000 EXP, 11,000 Nyx Coins

Ding!

Level Up!

Current Level: 17

Rewards: 10 Stat Points

Ding!

Side Quest: Survive - Completed

Rewards:

New Title: Dire Wolf Hunter

+10% Strength when fighting wolves

+10% chance of wolves fearing you

Jin Mo exhaled deeply, overwhelmed by the sudden influx of rewards.

"Sigh..."

Nyx's voice echoed in his mind. "Congratulations. You survived."

Jin Mo nodded. "Yeah, that was tough."

"Well, you did your best."

"Still, I wanted to kill the Dire Wolf King myself… but I'm too weak for now."

Nyx hummed in agreement. "Yes. You need more training."

Jin Mo ran a hand through his blood-matted hair. "I'm exhausted. I've lost too much health and Qi."

Nyx clicked her tongue. "You're an idiot. You have a great skill—Absorb. Why don't you use it on the fallen dire wolves?"

Jin Mo blinked. "Oh yeah… I completely forgot about it. Thanks, Nyx! Let's give it a try. I haven't actually used it before."

He extended his hand toward a dead Dire Wolf and activated Absorb. Instantly, he felt a strange sensation surge through his body. A different kind of power… raw and untamed.

Ding!

Absorb Successful!

Health +1000, Qi +100

The wolf's corpse disintegrated into nothing, its blood vanishing along with it. Jin Mo's wounds began to close, his vitality returning.

"Whoa… that's incredible."

Nyx smirked. "Now, absorb the rest."

Without hesitation, Jin Mo moved from one corpse to another, absorbing the essence of 20 more fallen wolves.

Ding!

Absorb Successful!

Gained Stats:

Stamina: +23

Qi: +20

Strength: +22

Agility: +27

Vitality: +28

Intelligence: +16

Perception: +26

Jin Mo felt his strength surge as his stats increased. His tired body regained vigour, his senses sharpened, and his Qi reserves replenished.

He clenched his fist, feeling the newfound power coursing through him. I'm growing stronger…

With renewed determination, Jin Mo vowed to push himself further. This was only the beginning.