Kill, the Cold-Blooded Fox

"Well, well, if it isn't Miss Chu. Walking alone in these woods is quite dangerous. Why don't you run back to your room and groom your little pet instead?" Ma Zhi sneered as he saw Kael approaching slowly.

The fight between Kael and Zhang Luo had been suppressed by Ge Qing and hadn't spread, so no one knew about the combat prowess of Kael's Moonlight Fox. Even if it were known, few would care, as Zhang Luo was considered a minor figure, and his defeat was hardly surprising.

"Stop right there! Who said you could pass through here? Turn around and leave if you value your life," the gray-clothed youth barked as Kael approached the area they were guarding.

"Damn it, are you deaf? If you don't leave now, I'll kill you on the spot!" The youth's anger flared as Kael ignored him.

Although the overseers forbade Soul Pet Masters from killing each other before the trials, deaths in the wild often went unnoticed.

Kael slowly raised his head, his cold gaze fixing on the shouting youth. "I don't talk to dead men," he said icily.

As soon as Kael spoke, his body slid backward with an eerie grace. A silver streak flashed through the dim forest, leaping over Kael's shoulder and appearing right in front of the gray-clothed youth!

Tearing Claw!!

The claws crossed in a deadly arc, their sharp edges glinting in the dim light. A few drifting leaves were sliced cleanly in mid-air!

The youth's words were cut short. His pupils dilated in shock as he stared at Kael, then collapsed in terror, his blood splattering thickly against the tree trunk.

Ma Zhi stood frozen, dumbfounded. Kael had killed the youth in less than two seconds, and in that time, Ma Zhi hadn't even been able to track the movements of Kael's Moonlight Fox.

Fast! The Moonlight Fox's speed was terrifying, and its attack was ruthless and precise, killing the youth before his Soul Pet could even be summoned.

Finally, Ma Zhi snapped out of his shock, stumbling backward in panic as he summoned his Soul Pet.

Ma Zhi's Soul Pet was a Rock Demon, an earth-element, rock-type creature from the Rock Demon family—a mid-tier species. It stood about four feet tall, with a humanoid form, a robust build, and unusually thick arms.

Judging by its appearance and color, it was likely a sixth-stage Rock Demon. Rock Demons were naturally defensive and strong, and at the sixth stage, their Rock Skin defense would be at least at an advanced level.

Rock Skin's defensive capabilities far surpassed those of most other Soul Pets' natural defenses. If Moye's claws were only at an intermediate level, it would be impossible to penetrate the Rock Demon's defense without using a skill.

"Thud, thud~~"

The Rock Demon's heavy steps caused the ground to tremble slightly.

Kael had already retreated from the battlefield, his attention now fully focused on Ma Zhi's Rock Demon.

"Help… over here…" Ma Zhi tried to call for his companions after summoning his Soul Pet.

"Rustle, rustle~~"

But at that moment, a sticky, white thread-like substance suddenly descended from a tree branch above, accurately lodging itself in Ma Zhi's throat, completely blocking his airway and leaving him unable to speak or breathe.

"Moye, kill him!" Kael immediately issued the command.

Moye's demeanor during battle was entirely different—cold, cruel, and vicious. After killing the youth, Moye accelerated, charging toward Ma Zhi!

Though Ma Zhi's throat was blocked, he could still command his Rock Demon through mental connection. As Moye charged at him, Ma Zhi directed his Rock Demon to intercept.

Moye raced toward the Rock Demon, its speed at least three times faster!

While the Rock Demon's strength and defense far surpassed Moye's, it had no advantage in speed. Moye's agile body continuously shifted positions as it ran, its silver fur leaving behind phantom-like afterimages.

The Rock Demon took a massive leap, its body crashing down toward Moye's small frame!

Seeing this, Kael smirked slightly, his gaze fixed on the silver-white Moye.

The Rock Demon's leap wasn't high, and its body covered a wide area as it descended. If Moye were caught under it, the petite fox would be crushed instantly. However, just as the Rock Demon's shadow loomed over Moye, the fox's speed suddenly increased dramatically!!

"Whoosh!!"

A silver flash darted past, and in the blink of an eye, Moye slipped right under the Rock Demon's body!!

"Ambush!!" Ma Zhi's eyes widened in shock. This sudden acceleration in the shadows was a stealth skill many beast-attribute Soul Pets possessed!

For a sixth-stage Moonlight Fox to execute such a skill, and to slip through the narrow gap between the Rock Demon's leap and descent, was completely unexpected!

"Boom!!"

The Rock Demon crashed to the ground, sending dirt and grass flying, shaking the surrounding area.

But the attack had no effect on Moye. The fox continued to accelerate without pause, charging straight toward Ma Zhi!

Ma Zhi was stunned, completely unprepared for the Moonlight Fox's terrifying capabilities. He frantically clutched his throat and hid behind a tree.

"Think that'll save you?" Kael sneered.

The Ambush skill had pushed Moye's speed to its limit, and in that instant, the fox leaped and unleashed its Tearing Claw, maximizing the attack's power!

"Swish!" A single claw slashed through the air.

"Crack!!"

A tree with a ten-centimeter diameter was cleanly severed. Behind it, Ma Zhi stood frozen, a thin red line appearing across his neck. As Moye landed, blood gushed from the wound, splattering the surroundings. Ma Zhi's body collapsed alongside the tree!!

His eyes were wide open, staring at the leaf-covered sky, filled with terror and disbelief.

The entire killing process had taken less than a minute. The two youths, who had just been discussing their likely elimination, could never have imagined that Kael, whom they had dismissed as insignificant, possessed such terrifying strength, ending their lives in an instant.