Chapter 228

Chapter 228: Deep Crimson Demon Boar

Initially, Lolan Hill had only come to the Gufia Grassland with the mindset of completing her examination. After traveling through the grassland for some time, she had gained quite a bit of experience.

The knowledge in books still had a considerable gap compared to reality, which made everything feel fresh to her.

The beasts were not as foolish as one might think; there were indeed many intelligent ones among them. However, most had impatient personalities and acted directly. They did not solely eat meat but also cultivated crops in small quantities. The staple food they consumed now was a round rice imported from the south, paired with dairy products such as cheese and tofu.

Various tribes lived on the grassland, totaling around thirty million people. Although the area was nearly as vast as the former Westwind, its population was only one-fifth of that of Westwind.

Her previous life was relatively sedentary, even though she had traveled to many places, she mostly took trains. It was only now, traversing the wilderness, that she truly felt the vastness and changes of this world.

As the train moved, landscapes flashed by like teleportation in games, changing instantly. But the real world was different. Traveling north, one could gradually sense the changes in climate and culture.

The trees became fewer, and the scenery turned mostly green pastures. People’s clothing transitioned from linen to leather coats, and the air became drier as they moved northward. The sky seemed brighter, and the scent of soil and grass filled the air.

After riding their horses for the final stretch, they approached their destination—the area where demonic beasts were active, as recorded on the map.

This holiday assignment set by Emanas was also a carefully planned arrangement by the sages. First, it aimed to eliminate some of the demonic beasts that caused havoc. Second, it provided students with opportunities to hone various skills. Third, it broadened their horizons and understanding of different cultures and customs. For those who were different, they would gain a genuine understanding rather than outright rejection.

“It’s right here,” Lolan said, looking at the map.

“However, there’s a Lionfang tribe nearby. This race of beastmen can be quite aggressive,” Nia said worriedly after checking the map.

“Don’t worry, I’m here,” Lolan pressed down her butterfly hairpin, feeling reassured. Even if they encountered a Sequence 7, she could escape.

Immediately, the young lady closed her eyes, and a gentle breeze began to circle around her before dispersing into the air.

After a long while, Lolan opened her emerald glass-like eyes, which gradually returned to black.

“Over there.”

She pointed northwest about twenty degrees.

“How does Lolan know?” Nia tilted her head, revealing her little goat horns from her hair.

“Some form of perception ability. It’s complicated to explain.”

Actually, Lolan didn’t know how to explain her extensive natural hearing range. She and Nia rode toward that direction.

After crossing a hill, they saw a massive red demon boar chasing a silver wolf.

The red demon boar had square-like blocks on its body, with faint red light seeping through the gaps. As it ran faster, the light resembled flames burning, leaving scorched hoof prints on the ground.

The huge demon boar was about three stories tall, with tusks five meters long. In comparison, the fleeing silver wolf was much smaller, only three meters tall, and including its tail, it was six meters long.

The demon boar’s heavy steps shook the earth, and its speed wasn’t slow. Occasionally, rock pillars would suddenly rise in front of the silver wolf, disrupting its path.

Seeing the mountain-like demon boar, Nia gasped in surprise.

“This must be beyond Sequence 4, so terrifying.”

“That guy has reached Sequence 5. However, the silver wolf is indeed only Sequence 4.”

Looking at the system’s evaluation, the demon boar was Dragon Sequence 5, Deep Crimson Demon Boar, a perfect golden grade, while the silver wolf was a rare silver grade.

This was relatively uncommon because although demonic beasts could have high sequences, their evaluations rarely exceeded rare due to their lower intelligence and simpler extraordinary cores. Thus, high evaluations were rare.

“The data says it’s Primal Sequence 4, Red Rock Demon Boar. How did it change so much?”

Before Nia could react, the silver wolf noticed their presence and rushed over, almost like it had found a savior.

Seeing the ground tremble and the massive creature approaching, even before it arrived, a wave of heat made breathing difficult.

“Damn, they’re coming—ah!”

The horses beneath them grew restless and fearful, trying to run away. Nia was dragged along by the horse. Just as she screamed, she felt herself being lifted off the ground, watching the four horses flee.

“Don’t worry, we’ll find the horses later.”

“Now, let’s each take care of one.”

Lolan floated in the air, turning Nia around, and then both slowly landed.

Though Nia was only a Rare Bronze Sequence 3, after half a year of learning and intense combat practice with her classmates, she was not afraid of Sequence 4 beings. Moreover, she was well-rested, giving her a slight advantage in terms of stamina and mana.

Nia slightly closed her eyes and raised her left palm. Golden and red flames emerged around her body, spiraling and compressing into a fireball in front of her. The flames caused her short brown hair to flutter.

“Dire Flame!”

Suddenly, she opened her fiery red eyes, and a symbol flashed in her pupils before the fireball exploded.

The shockwave and scorching flames, constrained and compressed like by an invisible cannon, surged forward.

The fierce flames engulfed the silver wolf, leaving a ten-meter-long black trail behind. The air currents then rolled back, dispersing the ash formed by the burning grass and wood.

But the silver wolf wasn’t defeated. It was surrounded by rapidly swirling winds, like a shuttle, cutting through the flames and rushing straight towards Nia.

Snap—

The silver wolf bit down on Nia’s protective wooden staff, breaking it in two. At such close range, Nia could clearly see the dull yellow teeth in the wolf’s blood-red mouth and smell the stench of food residue.

The staff was beyond repair. Nia decisively abandoned it, sidestepping the silver wolf’s charge.

But the silver wolf didn’t continue attacking Nia. Instead, it charged past her without looking back.

Behind Nia, the massive demon boar had blocked out the sky, casting a suffocating shadow. It ran like a heavily loaded truck, bringing an unstoppable despair.

Just as the giant was about to step on the tiny goat-horned girl, a clear voice rang out.

“Piercing·Cassius!”

Thank you to Tang Court, Shimo Ri, Jianwen Xinshen, and Reader 20200830082018978 for your support.

(End of Chapter 228)