After passing his father's test, Jin Mo stood confidently before him.
His father, impressed, nodded with approval. "Well done, Jin Mo."
Jin Mo bowed respectfully. "Thank you, Patriarch."
His father studied him for a moment before speaking again. "You have my attention."
Hearing this, Jin Mo felt a surge of satisfaction. But before he could respond, the ground suddenly trembled beneath them. A low, ominous rumbling filled the air.
A chorus of howls echoed through the forest.
A massive pack of dire wolves emerged from the shadows, their glowing eyes locked onto Jin Mo. Over fifty of them stood in formation, their fur bristling with aggression. At the head of the pack stood a towering beast, its body covered in battle scars—a testament to its countless victories.
Jin Mo's eyes narrowed. "The last one must have called for reinforcements before it died."
The leader of the pack, a Dire Wolf King, stood twice the size of a normal dire wolf. Its presence alone exuded overwhelming pressure. Jin Mo immediately used Soul Perception.
Dire Wolf King – Status Window
Name: Dire Wolf King
Rank: Arcane Beast (High-Level)
Species: Wolf-type Beast (Alpha Variant)
Level: 42
Threat Level: Extreme
Habitat: Deep forests, mountain ranges
Temperament: Aggressive, Tactical
Health: 70,000/70,000
Qi: 2,000/2,000
Base Stats:
Strength: 110
Agility: 120
Endurance: 98
Vitality: 140
Qi: 200
Intelligence: 60
Perception: 106
Abilities:
Alpha's Dominion: Nearby wolves receive a 20% boost to Agility and Strength.
Moonlit Howl: Enhances own Qi, temporarily increasing speed and attack power by 30%. Phantom Step: Moves at extreme speeds, leaving afterimages to confuse opponents.
Steel Fang: A Qi-enhanced bite that can shatter reinforced weapons and armor.
Battle Instincts: Reacts to danger instantly, making it difficult to catch off guard.
Jin Mo frowned. "This beast shouldn't be here…"
Beside the Dire Wolf King, two smaller but still formidable wolves stood, their presence radiating power. He activated Soul Perception again.
Alpha Dire Wolf – Status Window
Name: Alpha Dire Wolf
Rank: Profound Beast (Mid-Level)
Species: Wolf-type Beast (Elite Variant)
Level: 34
Threat Level: High
Habitat: Forests, mountain ranges, tundras
Temperament: Territorial, Pack Leader
Health: 30,000/30,000
Qi: 900/900
Base Stats:
Strength: 58
Agility: 63
Endurance: 52
Qi: 90
Intelligence: 42
Perception: 69
Abilities:
Pack Leader's Aura: Nearby wolves gain a 10% boost to Strength and Agility.
Lunar Instincts: Becomes stronger under the moonlight, enhancing Qi regeneration and speed by 15%.
Feral Rush: A high-speed lunge attack that aims for the opponent's vital points.
Iron Hide: Temporarily hardens fur and skin, reducing damage taken from physical attacks.
Jin Mo clenched his fists. These beasts were significantly stronger than the ones he had just fought. His father remained silent, observing him with a faint smile.
Jin Mo turned toward him. His father met his gaze, then simply said, "Fight."
The Dire Wolf King and the two Alpha Dire Wolves remained seated, watching like monarchs overseeing an execution. But with a single growl from the king, the surrounding dire wolves charged at Jin Mo with murderous intent.
Around twenty wolves surrounded him in an instant.
Jin Mo exhaled, gripping his sword tighter. His eyes sharpened as he instinctively assessed the battlefield.
Ding!
Side Quest: Survive
Rewards: New Title unlock.
A smirk tugged at Jin Mo's lips. "This might be fun."