Carl, holding dual swords, stepped slowly into a dense forest. The thick leaves obscured the light of the scarlet moon, and his vision inevitably darkened.
A deep howl came from the side. Carl instinctively looked over, the flesh on his back tensing abruptly.
"These monsters even understand tactics!"
He shook his head and swung his broad sword backward.
The extreme speed allowed the broad sword's blade to streak through the darkness like a flash of light, momentarily illuminating the surroundings. The shadow lunging at him from behind was cleaved in two by the blade, transforming into two heavy stones that crashed to the ground with a dull thud.
The howls from the darkness suddenly grew more urgent.
Numerous shadows appeared nearby, darting through the bushes and grass, occasionally lunging at Carl. Through the light filtering down from the trembling leaves, the forms of these shadows became visible.
Corrupted Giant Wolves!
These were a cursed breed of forest wolves. Their bodies were huge and twisted. Their fur had lost its original luster, becoming dull and matte, covered with mottled rotten flesh and greenish-blue pustules, emitting a nauseating stench. Their eyes, set deep in their sockets, were cloudy and bloodshot, revealing an extreme madness and despair. Their throats were corroded into hollow voids. Their voices were hoarse, their howls low and crazed.
Already dead, they were reawakened by the Curse, their size and strength massively increased. They attacked any living being that entered this forest, and the mist coiling around them possessed the power to corrode everything.
Battle Skill—Gale Slash!
Facing the wolf pack's assault, Carl's expression remained unchanged. His body tensed slightly, then a torrent of sword images bloomed forth. With extreme speed and power, he easily tore through the wolves before him, his blade even emitting a low hum.
The surrounding wolf pack was abruptly cleared.
Carl sheathed his sword and peered into the depths of the darkness.
A massive shadow emerged slowly from the darkness. This was an enormous Corrupted Giant Wolf, looking like a moving house from a distance.
When the common Corrupted Giant Wolves failed to defeat their opponent, this ultimate monster, hidden deep within the forest, finally revealed itself.
The dense forest trembled.
The terrifyingly large Corrupted Giant Wolf transformed into a black blur, charging straight at Carl. Although it was not a Legendary Creature, the power and speed it unleashed at this moment were barely inferior to those of one. This Alpha was among the top-tier Magic Creatures, though slightly inferior to a First Order, low-Tier Legendary Creature.
"I was just about to test my current strength on you!"
Carl's eyes lit up. He crossed his broad sword in front of him, and the Battle Aura surging within his body erupted.
Battle Skill—Guardian!
He chose not to dodge, intending to meet the impact head-on, without even resorting to witchcraft or other methods.
Man and wolf collided head-on. The wolf's head alone was taller than a man. Covered in mud, blood, and pustules, it slammed into Carl, furiously driving him backward. Two deep ravines were plowed into the earth. The all-corroding mist enveloped Carl; his clothes and flesh rapidly dissolved under its assault.
In terms of current strength alone, he was clearly no match for The Alpha.
With a grunt, Carl's eyes suddenly turned deep and pitch-black, as illusory tentacles materialized on his back. Furthermore, a layer of dark light enveloped his entire body.
Empowered by the Bloodline Power of a Second Order Abyss Creature, his explosive strength and Recovery Power surged dramatically. His previously failing state gradually stabilized. His corroded and cracked skin healed at a rate visible to the naked eye. Thᴇ link to the origɪn of this information rᴇsts ɪn ɴovelfire.net
Even a weakened version of the Fear Aura still concealed the intangible pressure of a Second Order Abyss Creature. Even The Alpha of the Corrupted Giant Wolves couldn't help but falter.
Secret Skill—Giantification!
Carl's figure blurred. In an instant, he transformed into a giant approximately six meters tall, brandishing his dual swords and smashing them down fiercely.
The enormous Corrupted Giant Wolf was slammed to the ground by his swords.
Man and wolf, like two ancient giants or savage beasts, fought a frenzied battle in the dense forest.
The ground cracked open, trees were uprooted. Amidst the billowing dust, two colliding figures were faintly visible.
An unknown amount of time passed...
The huge wolf's head rolled onto the ground.
Carl, covered in filth and blood, used his greatsword to cut open the giant wolf's carcass, retrieving its still-beating heart.
It can resist Petrification Power. It must be a Magic Material of a high Tier.
Wiping it on his clothes, he casually pocketed it.
Shrinking back to his normal size, Carl walked out and called:
"Be careful. There should still be a few Corrupted Giant Wolves alive. Find them and deal with them before clearing the path."
The group of people waiting outside the dense forest responded loudly, their eyes filled with respect as they looked at him. They then began to fell trees and clear the forest.
Fishermen live by the sea. The people of Freedom Port could not be separated from the Endless Sea Domain, so they had found another location where they intended to rebuild their city. But building a city was not so easy. Merely selecting a suitable location had taken several months, and they still needed to clear every obstacle in their path.
This dense forest, occupied by a pack of Corrupted Giant Wolves, had long resisted their efforts to claim it, until Carl intervened today.
Spiritual Power: 4.35
Level: Great Knight, Advanced Wizard Apprentice
Thanks to his progress in Bloodline Magic, Carl had integrated the Bloodline of a Second Order Abyss Creature into his body. This directly raised his Constitution score from 3.8 to 4.2. It was not just an increase in the numerical value. Once the Bloodline was activated, his explosive power, stamina, and Recovery Power would reach an inhuman level.