What else?

As Silvan stepped through the waterfall, icy water poured over him , drenching him from head to toe. He gasped at the cold, shivering as he came to the side of the place. The force of water also felt hard like rocks falling on his fragile body.

He stopped just past the waterfall, shaking his arms. His clothes clung uncomfortably to his skin, dripping water onto the ground. "I can't walk around like this…" he muttered, glancing down at himself shivering involuntarily as the wind passed by.

"Time to see how well I can control this fire essence."

Silvan raised his hand and focused on the warm, familiar sensation in his chest. His mana core reacted sending a stream of fire essence down his arm. A small flickering flame appeared above his palm, its warmth already spreading outward.

He lowered his hand toward his soaked shirt and pants, letting the heat touch gently over the fabric. Wisps of steam rose as the fire dried his clothes bit by bit without burning them.

He guided the flame along his sleeves and legs, careful to maintain control as he didn't want him to get himself on fire as strangely it sounded even clothes were a complete replica of what he was wearing.

"This precision is something I'd never dream of before,

When his clothes were finally dry, he released the flame with a satisfied sigh.

Silvan right away hoped back and closed his eyes and accessed the main body. It was dangerous but he had to try it out.

" As expected.. this is really fascinating" As he did. He seemlesly changed the body to his main body. There's also additional information. The orb wasn't lifeless anymore. It showed a small area where the double body was standing like a bird's eye hovering above.

Silvan then switched back. There's no Qi costs consumption but just a ten seconds cool down. Feeling everything was safe as nothing happened in ten seconds. He felt like it was ok to venture out.

He glanced around, using his heightened senses to gauge his surroundings. The sides were lined with dense foliage and jagged rocks. But there was something weird. Silvan looked towards the sky. He can feel it there was some kind barrier placed above in the sky. He couldn't gasp further as it was high in the sky. The thing he could even sense it was an amazing feet at it.

Silvan took a deep breath and stepped further away from the waterfall. The forest ahead was dense, with thick vines draping between the towering trees. These trees looked quite different. Like their leaves weren't the usual green. They were oddly red in color.

A subtle tremor beneath his feet.

Silvan stopped and crouched low, placing his hand on the ground. "That wasn't normal…" he muttered.

Suddenly, the bushes ahead of him shuddered. Revealing what was ahead.

The first thing he noticed was a pair of glowing yellow eyes looking at him Then, the bushes parted, revealing two wolves,one slightly larger than the other.

They halted noticing him.

Grr!

Above their heads, two massages appeared.

[Ironclaw Wolves Body Tempering Realm – Stage 2]

[Ironclaw Wolves Body Tempering Realm – Stage 3]

Silvan narrowed his eyes, He was at first stage while his enemies were at the second and third stage.

"Its getting dangerous"

Thankfully as Silvan was prepared for the worst it seems more of them won't be coming soon.

Also something was wrong. The wolves weren't fixated on him. They glanced back frequently, as if fleeing from something far worse.

Before Silvan could process the situation fully, the larger wolf snapped its head toward him, growling deeply. The smaller one hesitated, then crouched low, preparing to attack at him.

"No running now," Silvan muttered, summoning the fire essence within him. A small flame flickered to life in his palm, growing brighter as he fed it power. He also tried condensing it for more potent power.

The larger wolf lunged first, its jaw spawned open. Silvan sidestepped smoothly, Slashing his hand slashing across the beast's side. The flames hissed against its fur, leaving a mark.The wolf howled in pain, retreating slightly. Silvan was again fascinated seeing he can use his fire this way to instead of just throwing them. As the fire wasn't harming him in any way.

The smaller wolf took the opportunity to strike. It leaped at Silvan's back, but he spun on where he was standing, releasing a burst of fire essence. The flames surged outward in an arc, hitting the wolf right on its face. It's hissed in pain and lost its balance and fall down quivering in pain.

The larger wolf charged again. Silvan raised his hand, the flame concentrating into a spear-like shape. With a quick thrust, he drove the fiery weapon into the wolf's chest. The beast let out a final yelp before collapsing to the ground, motionless.

" As expected. Concentration is possible now" Silvan muttered as he wasn't expecting it to cause just injury he was prepared to switch back to his main body. But thankfully it worked. Silvan swinged his hand lettering it go. He can feel it this action costed some good amount of Qi. But looking at the dead wolf he felt it was worth it.

[You have killed an Ironclaw Wolf – Stage 3 Body Tempering Realm.]

[Obtained: 80 Dungeon Points.]

The smaller wolf seeing it. Trimbled in fear and run away barking loudly like a dog. Silvan let it go as there's no need to chase it also he doesn't have any means to catch. Perhaps a fire ball? But it will cause a fire here.

[You have killed an Ironclaw Wolf – Stage 2 Body Tempering Realm.]

[Obtained: 60 Dungeon Points.]

As the last wolf lay still, Silvan felt a sudden rush within him. Small, white motes of energy rose from the wolves' bodies, swirling in the air before entering his own. A warm, sensation spread through him, making his muscles feel stronger and his senses sharper.

"What… is this?" he muttered, glancing down at his hands. His body felt lighter, more powerful, as if something within him had shifted.

[Experience absorbed. Progress toward the next stage increased.]

Curious, Silvan closed his eyes and mentally accessed his status window. His gaze fell on the progress bar beneath his cultivation rank.

[Body Tempering Realm Stage 1(80/300)]

"So, this is how I'll advance," he murmured. "Killing monsters not only gives me Dungeon Points but also helps me grow stronger""

A deep, resonant growl echoed in the distance, sending a chill down his spine. Whatever the wolves had been fleeing was still out there—and it was coming closer. Heading towards him. The most efficient option would have been to run away. But silvan didn't choose to he can retreat any time so it's better to see atlest what he might have to face in future.

Silvan tightened his grip, the flames in his palm flaring brighter. "Let's see what else this world has in store."

[ To be continued]