NABC Chapter Vol. 1 Ch. 13
Chapter Vol. 1 Ch. 13
Chapter 13: The Hunter and the Prey
The Wanmu Forest lay 180 miles west of Huntian City. Outside the forest, a campsite had been established.
Within the camp, rows of wooden huts stood firm, banners fluttering in the wind, their inscriptions clearly visible:
*"Baozheng Trading Firm"*@@@@
*"Qianxing Trading Firm"*
These were outposts set up by the trading firms of Huntian City.
In one corner of the camp, a crowd had gathered.
"Windfire Squad is looking for a Body Refinement Stage Six cultivator skilled in movement techniques..."
"Dark Cry Squad needs a Body Refinement Stage Seven cultivator proficient in powerful attacks..."
Wooden plaques were erected, displaying the names of various squads and their recruitment needs.
Chen Feng scanned the listings before heading toward the Windfire Squad.
From his inquiries over the past few days, he had learned that newcomers entering Wanmu Forest were better off joining a team. Wandering aimlessly not only lowered the chances of a good harvest but also greatly increased the risk of danger.
"I’m at the Body Refinement Stage Six and specialize in movement techniques," Chen Feng said to a young man in gray sitting by the squad’s plaque.
"Follow me," the gray-clad youth replied, standing and leading Chen Feng a short distance away.
"Captain, we have a Body Refinement Stage Six cultivator skilled in movement techniques looking to join us," the youth said to a man in his thirties clad in black.
The black-clad man, a woman in red, and a young man in blue all turned their gazes toward Chen Feng.
"Welcome," the black-clad man said with a slight smile. "We do need a teammate proficient in movement techniques for better coordination in Wanmu Forest. But I hope you understand—please demonstrate your skills."
Chen Feng nodded and blurred into four shadowy images. The four members of Windfire Squad narrowed their eyes, carefully observing him.
"Excellent movement technique! Even I, at Body Refinement Stage Eight, struggle to distinguish between real and fake," the black-clad man praised generously.
"Allow me to introduce myself. I’m Shi Feng, the captain of Windfire Squad, at Body Refinement Stage Eight, and proficient in defensive martial arts," he said, slinging a massive black shield off his back with a smile.
"Little brother, my name is Zhu Li. Guess my cultivation level and specialty," the red-clad woman teased, her gaze fixed on Chen Feng.
The friendliness in the squad’s demeanor evaporated, replaced by cold hostility and killing intent.
"Let’s part ways," Chen Feng said with a disappointed sigh, his eyes flashing briefly.
"Take his arm," Shi Feng ordered.
Lin Yi’s arrow shot through the air with a sharp whistle as Chen Yan’s blade swung ruthlessly toward Chen Feng’s right arm.
Disappointment turned to determination in Chen Feng’s eyes. His figure flickered, evading both attacks, as his sword unsheathed in a flash. The gray-clad youth’s pupils shrank in shock as Chen Feng’s blade pierced his throat.
"Stop!" Shi Feng roared, throwing a punch while Zhu Li’s whip lashed out like a venomous snake.
Chen Feng sidestepped their attacks with phantom-like agility. A shadow appeared beside Lin Yi, and his sword drove straight into the archer’s heart.
Shi Feng and Zhu Li froze in shock, unable to believe that a Body Refinement Stage Six cultivator could display such overwhelming strength.
"Kill him!" Shi Feng bellowed, flinging his shield like a battering ram as Zhu Li’s whip struck again.
Chen Feng dodged Shi Feng’s assault and appeared behind Zhu Li, executing a precise sword technique. Despite her attempt to flee, his blade pierced through her back and out her chest.
"Zhu Li!" Shi Feng howled in rage, hurling his shield at Chen Feng before turning and fleeing deeper into the forest.
Chen Feng evaded the shield and pursued him, but Shi Feng’s superior cultivation allowed him to widen the distance.
"The Nine Shadow Phantom Step is excellent for combat but lacks the speed for chasing," Chen Feng thought with a sigh, noting the disparity in their cultivation levels.
"I’ll need to find a technique better suited for pursuit," he mused, returning to loot the bodies.
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