Despite feeling a little bit frustrated, Little White used his [Moonlight Empowerment] skill, drawing light energy to enhance his strength, speed, and healing. Even though it wasn't at night, the effect was more than enough to heal his small injuries at the moment.
The shallow cuts and bruises on his body began to heal rapidly, and his movements became more fluid.
He then used his [Lunar Slash] skill again, this time aiming for the bull's legs. The attack struck true, cutting through the bark armor and leaving a deep gash on the bull's front leg.
The bull roared in pain but didn't back down as it looked at the wolf in front of it with resentment. It stomped the ground again, using its [Vine Whip] skill, sending a barrage of thorny vines toward Little White.
This time, Little White was ready as he immediately used his [Light Barrier] skill, creating a shimmering shield of moonlight that deflected the vines.
He then charged forward, his claws glowing with lunar energy, and slashed at the bull's side. The attack tore through the bark armor, leaving a deep wound that oozed out blood.
The bull staggered a little bit but quickly recovered before using its [Regrowth] skill. The wounds on its body began to heal rapidly as the bark armor quickly reformed over the gashes.
It then unleashed its [Thorn Barrage] skill, firing a volley of sharp, wooden thorns from its body. Little White dodged most of them, but a few thorns grazed his side, spilling out some blood.
Despite the pain, Little White refused to give up. He could feel his strength growing as he continued to fight, his instincts sharpening with each passing moment.
He knew he was stronger than the bull, but his lack of experience was holding him back. Determined to turn the tide, he prepared to unleash his full power, his silver fur glowing brighter as he focused his energy.
Little White's silver fur shimmered with an even more intense glow as he dug his claws into the ground while looking seriously at the green bull before him.
He could feel the power coursing through his body as his wounds were healing, his senses were sharpening, and his instincts screamed at him to take control of the battle.
Sensing the shift in its opponent, the bull snorted loudly and stomped its hooves. The ground trembled as it activated its [Verdant Overgrowth] skill, causing massive tree roots to burst from the earth, twisting like serpents before launching toward Little White in an attempt to ensnare him.
Unfortunately for the bull, Little White was ready this time. His [Silver Eclipse] flared even brighter, making his entire form blur like a streak of light.
He leaped into the air, avoiding the incoming roots entirely, then spun midair as he released a devastating [Lunar Slash] skill downward.
The crescent-shaped energy wave slashed through several of the roots, severing them before they could reach him.
The green bull roared in frustration, its powerful muscles rippling as it charged, its horns glowing with intense green energy.
It then activated its [Thorned Rampage], its body now covered in sharp, wood-like spikes that extended outward like jagged weapons.
With every galloping step, the spikes grew longer, ensuring anything in its path would be skewered.
Little White darted forward to meet the charge head-on. At the last second, he used his [Light Barrier] skill, forming a translucent shield of moonlight around himself.
The bull's horns clashed against the barrier, causing a deafening impact that sent shockwaves through the area. Cracks formed on the shield, but it held just long enough for Little White to roll to the side, avoiding the worst of the attack.
Capitalizing on the bull's momentum, he immediately counterattacked as he used his [Silver Fang] skill while lunging at its exposed side.
His fangs pierced through the bull's bark armor as if it were paper. The bull bellowed in pain as blood splattered onto the grass, its body shuddering from the intense damage.
The bull activated its [Nature's Retaliation] skill as he felt enraged, causing an explosion of thorny vines to erupt from its wounds, attempting to impale Little White at a close range.
Little White twisted his body in the air, narrowly dodging the lethal counterattack. He landed gracefully, sliding backward as he analyzed his opponent.
The green bull's breathing had become heavier, but its resilience was formidable. Its [Regrowth] ability activated once again, rapidly healing its wounds and forming a new layer of bark armor over the damaged area.
Little White smirked as he looked at the bull. He learned something crucial, it was that the bull's healing ability took time. If he could deal overwhelming damage in a short span, it wouldn't be able to keep up.
His energy surged as he activated [Moonlight Empowerment] once again, increasing his strength, speed, and healing even further. The cuts and bruises on his body vanished instantly, and his muscles tightened with newfound power.
Little White then vanished into thin air.
Or at least, that's what it seemed like to the bull. One moment, Little White was in front of it. The next, he had disappeared entirely. The green bull's eyes darted wildly, trying to track his opponent.
And then…
SLASH!
A deep gash appeared on the bull's left flank, silver energy sizzling against the wound. The bull bellowed in agony.
SLASH! SLASH! SLASH!
Little White's speed was now unmatched. He darted around the battlefield like a ghostly blur, his claws and fangs striking in rapid succession. Each strike chipped away at the bark armor, revealing more and more exposed flesh beneath.
The bull roared and unleashed its ultimate move [Forest Titan's Wrath]. The ground trembled violently as massive, spiked roots burst forth in all directions, tearing apart the battlefield. They shot toward Little White with terrifying speed, threatening to pierce him from every angle.
Instead of dodging, Little White made his move.
His silver fur burned like moonfire as he unleashed his current strongest attack [Silver Eclipse – Final Moonfall]. His entire body became a streak of silver light, dashing forward with unstoppable momentum.
The residual aftereffects of his movements left shimmering trails of light, almost as if a second and third version of him were attacking simultaneously.
With one final, explosive burst of speed, he evaded the incoming roots and lunged directly at the bull's throat. His fangs, glowing with an almost divine brilliance, immediately sank deep into the bull's flesh, piercing through its powerful defenses.
The bull's eyes widened in shock. It let out one final, desperate roar before the light in its eyes faded. Its massive body shuddered violently before collapsing onto the ground with a heavy thud.
Silence fell over the battlefield.
Little White stood atop the fallen beast as his silver fur was drenched in the bull's blood while breathing heavily, as this was his first experience in fighting.
AWOO!
Little White let out a victorious howl, his voice echoing across the vast grasslands, signaling his dominance.
[Ding! Little White has killed a Peak-level Dominator Rank Beast.]
[Ding! Little White's Experience at Dominator Rank Beast has increased to 50%]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 870 million Evolution Points.]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 2,000 Gacha Points.]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 2x Random-level Loterry Pool.]
When he heard the system notifications, Cain ignored them as he smiled with satisfaction with Little White's performance. "That's my Little White."
Cain then tapped Nix's body, instructing him to go towards Little White.
Jumping in front of Little White, Cain was immediately welcomed by Little White as he barked happily, his tail wagging while he nuzzled against Cain's body.
"Good boy. You've done a great job this time." Cain stroked Little White's head warmly as he praised him.
The fight had been a struggle, but it had also been a valuable learning experience. Little White had proven that he was more than capable of holding his own in a battle, and Cain knew that this was just the beginning of the wolf's journey to becoming a powerful beast.
Roar!
Nix roared before patting Little White softly, feeling proud that his little brother had finally experienced his first battle smoothly. Little White reacted happily as his big brother also praised him.
Noticing that Nix was looking at him eagerly, Cain smiled at him. "Don't worry, Nix. You will have your own showdown after finding another beast for Little White."
…
After looking for a while while letting Little White rest in his beast space, Cain finally found another beast that he thought it wouldn't also be a problem for Little White to kill compared to the bull, as Little White had more experience in fighting than before.
400 meters ahead, below a massive tree, there was a Fire Salamander as big as 20 meters eating on what seemed to be a huge boar's carcass.
"Remember to be careful, okay?" Cain petted the little wolf in his arms with a smile.
Woof!
Little White barked softly as if to say. "Little White understands, master."
Looking at Cain, who didn't give any more instructions, Little White immediately jumped and showed his true form once again as he howled loudly.
AWOO!
Subsequently, Little White approached the salamander slowly as his eyes already locked the salamander.
The Fire Salamander's ember-like eyes glowed fiercely as it lifted its massive head from its prey.
Streams of molten saliva dripped from its serrated jaws, sizzling as they made contact with the ground. A deep growl rumbled in its throat, resonating through the clearing like an ominous drumbeat.