Chapter 2: The Wolf’s Pact &The Hunter's Pray
Chapter 2: The Wolf's Pact &The Hunter's Pray
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A Bond Forged in Moonlight
Power. It surged through his veins, a tidal wave of raw strength and hunger.
The moment Yue Lan accepted the pact, something inside him changed—as if a hidden beast within his soul had finally awakened.
His body burned with energy, yet it wasn't the fiery pain of destruction. It was something else—cold, sharp, primal.
Then, the system's voice echoed.
[Ding! Congratulations! You have formed a Soul Pact with the Silver Moon Wolf!]
[Unique Bloodline Awakening in Progress…]
[Host has unlocked: Lunar Devourer Physique!]
Feng rui's vision blurred as silver light wrapped around him. His heartbeat slowed—no, it synchronized with something… someone.
His eyes snapped to Yue Lan.
For a moment, their souls overlapped. Two beings. One connection.
Then—BOOM!
A wave of silver energy exploded from his chest.
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Lunar Devourer Physique – First Awakening
His senses expanded.
The wind whispered its secrets. He could hear the heartbeat of creatures hidden in the forest. The rustling of leaves, the shifting of shadows—nothing was unknown to him.
But the biggest change was his own body.
Three silver tails flickered into existence behind him, ethereal yet undeniably real. His nails sharpened slightly, and a crescent mark burned on his collarbone, pulsating with an eerie glow.
His breath hitched. 'What… is this?'
The system answered.
[Ding! Martial Soul Awakened: Lunar Shadow Beast!]
[Spirit Power Increased to Rank 10!]
[First Spirit Ring Required!]
Rank 10?!
Most people his age struggled to reach Rank 3 or 4, yet he had already qualified for his first spirit ring within seconds.
His hands clenched. This power… felt intoxicating.
But before he could ask more—
Yue Lan stepped forward, her golden eyes glowing with intrigue.
She reached out, her cold fingers brushing against the crescent mark on his collarbone.
"This mark…" she murmured.
Feng rui stiffened. There was something strange in her touch, something possessive.
She smirked. "It signifies more than just power. It signifies kinship."
His heart skipped a beat. "Kinship?"
Yue Lan's gaze turned unreadable. "You're not fully human anymore, little one."
A chill ran down his spine. Not human anymore?
Before he could press for answers—
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A Sudden Threat
Yue Lan's ears twitched.
Instantly, her playful aura vanished, replaced by the deadly sharpness of a hunter.
"We're not alone."
A low, guttural growl rumbled from the shadows.
Then—crack.
Something massive stepped into the clearing.
A Crimson Fang Bear.
Nine feet tall, its blood-red eyes glowed with violent hunger. Razor-sharp claws glistened under the moonlight, each one capable of tearing through steel.
Feng rui's breathing slowed.
A 900-year-old beast. Strong enough to kill unprepared spirit masters.
A system notification appeared.
[Ding! Spirit Beast Suitable for First Spirit Ring Detected!]
[Crimson Fang Bear – 900 Years]
[Absorption Risk: HIGH]
Feng rui exhaled. 'I don't have a choice. This is the best chance to get my first spirit ring.'
He took a step forward—
Only for Yue Lan to block him.
Her smirk widened, fangs peeking through her lips.
"Oh?" she purred, silver tail flicking behind her. "Do you think I'll let you have all the fun?"
Feng rui froze.
A shiver ran through him.
Her aura… had changed.
The playful seductiveness was still there—but layered beneath it was something else. Something ancient. Something predatory.
The Crimson Fang Bear sensed it too. It flinched, eyes flickering with hesitation—as if realizing it had just stepped into the territory of a greater predator.
Yue Lan took a slow step forward.
"Little bear," she cooed, her voice dripping with amusement. "Are you… afraid?"
The beast roared, trying to shake off the fear. It charged—lightning-fast for its size.
Feng rui tensed. No time to think.
His instincts screamed—move!
His body blurred. His new Lunar Devourer Physique activated, his speed tripling in an instant. He dodged the bear's massive claws by inches, feeling the wind slash past his cheek.
'Fast.'
But—
Yue Lan was faster.
One moment, she was beside him.
The next—she was gone.
A silver streak flashed.
Then—CRACK!
The next thing MC saw was the Crimson Fang Bear flying backwards, crashing into a tree with a deafening BOOM!.
His eyes widened.
'What… the hell?'
Yue Lan licked her lips, her golden eyes flashing with hunger.
"Too weak," she murmured.
Feng rui shivered.
It wasn't what she said.
It was how she said it.
Like a predator judging its prey.
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The First Kill
The bear roared, shaking off the impact. It charged again, this time more cautiously, testing them.
Feng rui narrowed his eyes. His new instincts were screaming at him.
'It's fast, but it follows a pattern.'
His silver tails twitched—a reflexive reaction. And in that moment, he understood.
His body moved on its own.
The bear lunged, claws aimed for his throat.
Feng rui ducked—twisting at the last moment. His tail snapped forward, slamming into the bear's side.
The beast stumbled.
Feng rui's eyes glowed silver. 'Now!'
Yue Lan saw it too.
A flash of silver—she pounced.
CRACK!
Her claws ripped through the bear's throat in a blur of motion.
A final, gurgling roar.
Then, silence.
The Crimson Fang Bear collapsed.
It was dead.
Feng rui exhaled. His chest rose and fell, his heart racing.
But he felt something else too—exhilaration.
The thrill of battle.
The system chimed.
[Ding! Spirit Beast Killed!]
[Crimson Fang Bear's Spirit Ring Available for Absorption!]
Yue Lan turned to him, her golden eyes gleaming.
"Your first spirit ring, little one."
She leaned in, her breath brushing against his ear.
"Are you ready? "
Feng rui smirked, stepping forward.
"I was born ready."
The silver glow of the spirit ring rose into the night sky.
And the next stage of his evolution began.
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End of Chapter 2