[First - Person]
A few hours have passed and after a lot of strenuous exercises, Idan and I have finally decided to take a break. This can mainly be credited to my stomach. Our training was disturbed by the sound of a tiger roaring and demanding to be fed. Frightened by the ensuing feeling of cramping I decided it was time to go and procure food.
(System are there memories relating towards the hunt of animals?)
*Commencing search*
Lower Tier Hunting found
Middle Tier Hunting found (locked)
Higher Tier Hunting found (locked)
Peak Tier Hunting found (locked)
*Any further actions intended?*
(Open Lower Tier Hunting and search for hunting small mammals and lizards)
Information rushed into my head. About lizards and mammals of all types with the weakest being a normal animal and the strongest being Stage 5. I now knew where to search.
"Idan, there should be a water source nearby. Can you guide me there?"
"Sure follow me."
Saying so Idan turns towards the far side of the cave. Moving forward to follow him I stop and turn around once more, looking around in case I overlooked something
(I will come back for the flowers and I should check whether or not something was left in the ground)
Deciding so I turn and hurry to follow Idan. Moving forward I check the surroundings. Above me, the ceiling stretches far and I can see the moss giving of a blue fluorescent light. Leaving the epicenter of the grass field we also leave the light shining through the crack at the ceiling and we enter a world of blue light. I strain my vision to make sure that I'll be able to notice any approaching hunters or any possible prey.
After walking like this for 20 minutes I pick up the sound of water rushing through a riverbed. Signaling Idan to stop I crouch and strain my ears to listen for footsteps or other noises. After a short while, I am sure that there are no other animals close. I slowly move forward while being mindful of my surroundings. On my left side, the cave walls can be seen. The distance is around 10 meters. Behind me is a vast expanse of nothing. After 30 meters everything that greets my vision is darkness.
My right side is occupied by nothing. Similar to behind me there is nothing. A good thing as there is nothing predators could hide behind. My front is filled by the river. Judging by the noise it should be 25 meters and then there is only water. I can vaguely make out a gorge in the ground.
I just hope I have access to the river.
Having finished my observation I speed up and arrive at the gorge. I turn to Idan.
"You will have to check for enemies and tell me how deep it is."
"As you wish."
I watch how Idan moves towards the edge and turn around. One of us has to always watch our back.
I can hear Idan scrape the ground. He's probably testing its durability. I focus and turn my attention away from the river. I cannot see further than 30 meters and after 20 it becomes hazy as such I have to rely on my ears. My auditory perception is sadly not as strong as I'd like it if I could concentrate on just some sounds it would be per!
(System filter every incoming sound and distinguish them into manmade and natural. Further, divide them based on the memory database. Notify with an alert once you pick up any sound that is caused by beasts or other intelligent or sentient races.
*Commence Auditory Filtering*
Auditory Filtering saved as a System Module
Sound Filter available
Settings saved
*Any further actions intended?*
(System remove the question at the end)
Having found something useful I am delighted and sit down. Since my attention is not required anymore I can use my time for something else. Turning my head I can see Idan disappear over the cliff.
(I guess he will need at least 20 minutes to check the whole river. I should train my energy some more. My body can handle more now)
I move into a cross-legged position and fold my hands in front of my navel.
(AN: Take your hands and have the palm face each other than have your fingers touch the other hand's wrist and leave some space in the middle of your palms)
I relax and slowly focus on gathering energy between my hands. This time I draw the earth energy towards the middle of my palms and slowly accumulate it there.
After 5 minutes I have enough energy and press it onto my navel. My core greedily sucks the energy inside and releases it back into my body where it seeps into my cells.
Repeating this process I lose myself in the feeling of warmth and comfort the earth offers. Feeling closer to the earth my body resonates and speeds up the absorption and cycling of energy.
Suddenly a loud noise blares in my ears. I open my eyes and my vision is filled with a giant red warning sign.
*Warning!!!*
Unknown entity 5 meters to the left
*Stage 3 beast detected*
5 meters! A distance a skilled opponent can easily cross! I steel my heart and prepare for combat. Jumping to my feet I rush to my left, intending to take the first strike. Lashing out with my right leg and preparing a fist, what greets me is the shocked face of Idan.