Outside Liangnan Base City, hundreds of meters away, lies a warrior supply base.
"Wei Wen, Luo Feng, it's summer now, and it's too hot. Please take the opportunity to rest during the day," Lu Gang advised the two young warriors as they prepared for their mission in the wilderness.
"Night and early morning will be our main times of action. It's crucial to recharge our batteries here," he continued. "Let's take a short break now and set off at 7 o'clock tonight to hunt monsters in the wilderness."
With the speed of a warrior, they could cover dozens of kilometers in a few minutes. For instance, a general junior warrior can run at a speed of 90 meters per second, reaching 5 kilometers in just a minute. Those like Lu Gang, a God of War, could even run at the speed of sound, significantly enhancing their attack capabilities.
"Thank you for the reminder, Captain," Wei Wen and Luo Feng nodded in agreement.
However, as spiritual masters, their soul consciousness was far more powerful. They could maintain high spirits even if they didn't sleep at all. At higher levels, like stellar and cosmic levels, they might not need to sleep at all.
After witnessing Wei Wen master the Nine-Level Thunder Sword, Luo Feng felt an urgency to practice diligently rather than waste time resting. Whenever they tired from training, they would meditate, sharpening their mental power—a crucial aspect of a spiritual master's strength.
Wei Wen had been training hard during the day, surprising Lu Gang with his dedication. Lu Gang couldn't help but admire their talent and hard work. He realized that while he wasn't afraid of others surpassing him in talent, he was determined to outwork them. Watching Wei Wen and Luo Feng achieve such feats at the age of 18 made him understand their success.
7:30 PM - Wilderness Area
A strange roar echoed from outside, a sound Lu Gang recognized all too well. Most of the primary monsters in the wilderness were boars, cats, and dogs due to their strong reproductive abilities. "There are probably more than thirty one-horned wild boars in this group, led by a high-level beast soldier," Lu Gang informed Wei Wen and Luo Feng.
"Leave the strongest one to me. You are both geniuses who have mastered advanced body skills. Do you dare to challenge me?" Lu Gang announced confidently.
"No problem," Wei Wen and Luo Feng replied, equally confident. As spiritual masters, they felt they could handle the wild boars without trouble.
Without wasting time, Lu Gang unsheathed his Blood Shadow Sword, his figure turning into a blur as he leaped into the group of monsters. He swiftly dispatched the high-level beast soldier with ease, disappearing before the group of one-horned wild boars realized what had happened.
Wei Wen and Luo Feng found themselves facing the remaining thirty one-horned wild boars, who charged at them with instinctive ferocity. The wild boars were a cohesive group, demonstrating surprisingly effective teamwork.
"These one-horned wild boars are only mid-range beast soldiers at best, equivalent to mid-level warriors. They pose almost no threat to you," Lu Gang's voice echoed through the chaos.
He was right. The one-horned wild boars were large, and their attacks were strong, but dodging was relatively easy due to the advanced body skills they had mastered. Wei Wen's skills, in particular, were superior to Luo Feng's.
As long as the number of enemies wasn't overwhelming, they could handle it.
Their attacks and movements synchronized perfectly, each dodging the wild boars' charges with precision.
Clang!
An ordinary mid-level beast soldier fell in an instant under Wei Wen's attack. His strength already surpassed that of a junior general, especially with the enhancement from his power-generating skills, allowing him to compete with even the higher ranks.
Luo Feng also showcased remarkable strength, capable of dispatching the mid-sized wild boars with ease.
As Lu Gang and the others watched, they couldn't help but break into a cold sweat at the sight of Wei Wen and Luo Feng's formidable combat prowess.
"Even though their sword skills and body techniques are impressive, they still lack coordination," Lu Gang noted, concern creeping into his voice. "This all-out style of fighting may not be suitable for the wilderness, where danger can arise at any moment."
"You may encounter danger at any time in the wild, so you need to conserve every ounce of strength and use it wisely," Lu Gang instructed, exasperated at their approach. "Especially against these weaker monsters; there's no need to go all out. You only need to use the smallest amount of power to take them down."
Lu Gang helplessly rubbed his forehead, recalling how Wei Wen had cut a wild boar in half instead of using a more efficient technique. Fortunately, he knew that actual combat experience was easy to gain. With their level of understanding, it wouldn't take long for them to adapt to the rhythm of fighting.
Lu Gang didn't realize that mental power was their trump card. As long as they could defeat the monsters quickly, he didn't care whether they conserved their physical strength.
"Wei Wen, Luo Feng, your performance just now was good, but it was flawed, and your fighting efficiency was too low. Later, I'll show you how to deal with monsters of the same strength more effectively," Lu Gang said as he watched them rejoin him after dispatching the wild boars.
After a short rest, they encountered another group of monsters—Tiger-Cats from the feline family. With their spotted markings, these beasts were agile and much more ferocious than the one-horned wild boars.
Lu Gang stepped forward, ready to teach Wei Wen and Luo Feng how to fight more efficiently. As the Tiger-Cat charged at him, he gently blocked its attack and pushed it aside, causing it to roll over. His knife grazed the creature's neck.
"Every ferocious beast has weaknesses, usually found in the head, neck, eyes, ears, spine, anus, and abdomen," Lu Gang explained while engaging the Tiger-Cat. "The first cut should target the neck for decapitation, the second the spine, and the third should strike directly to the brain. These methods can kill with one blow."
Just as Lu Gang demonstrated, he used his shield to push the Tiger-Cat, causing it to stumble and expose its weakness, allowing him to deliver a fatal blow with his knife.
Although Lu Gang's strength didn't exceed theirs, this battle was a matter of life and death. He didn't even rely on his speed or movement skills, yet the effectiveness of his kills was impressive.
In contrast, to take down a one-horned wild boar, they had to dodge repeatedly before landing an attack. Wei Wen, being a junior warrior, realized that matching the monster's strength wouldn't be enough to land a killing blow.
Lu Gang recognized Wei Wen and Luo Feng's potential and was determined to train them carefully, knowing this would also benefit his future.
Through Lu Gang's daily teachings and actions, Wei Wen and Luo Feng gained practical experience battling various monsters. Luo Feng, in particular, displayed a high level of understanding, gradually grasping that actual combat experience meant maximizing the impact of every attack and dodge.
Their initial encounters with the one-horned wild boars were merely demonstrations of their skills. With time, Luo Feng's fighting style became sharper and more effective, showing astonishing growth.
While Wei Wen kept pace with Luo Feng, his progress was even more remarkable. However, what truly surprised Wei Wen was the significant improvement in their mental powers.
"Luo Feng is mastering the power of mental telepathy," Lu Gang noted, observing the increase in his control over telekinesis. "Congratulations on reaching twice the amplitude of your telekinesis!"