32. Half a Month Progress

At home, Chu Yan sat cross-legged on his meditation mat and began to meditate. The time that he could use for cultivation was short, and he did not want to waste even a minute, or even a second, of it.

In a blink of an eye, half a month had passed since the intense duel between Chu Yan and his best friend, Su Ming. Chu Yan had thrown himself into rigorous training, pushing the limits of his body and mind every day.

The school grounds became his second home as he honed his skills with relentless dedication. His mastery of the Gale Force Fist technique had grown, blending seamlessly with his swordsmanship, creating a style uniquely his own.

Not only that, during the past half a month, Chu Yan completed many missions as he tempered his battle instinct. Using all of his resources from school and mission, Chu Yan's cultivation reached the third level of the Martial Artist realm.

As dawn broke over No. 2 School, the students gathered in the courtyard, buzzing with excitement and tension. Today was the day they would face the wild beasts, a challenge designed to test their skill and bravery. Among the students stood Ouyang Feng, Chu Yan's rival. Ouyang was known for his formidable strength and remarkable spear skill, which made him the strongest student in the school.

With his sword sheathed by his side, Chu Yan stood at the edge of the training area. His intellect was clear, and his eyes narrowed. Su Ming came up and nodded encouragingly.

"Ready for today?" Su Ming asked.

"Absolutely," Chu Yan replied, a determined glint in his eyes. "It's time to put our training to the test."

At this time, instructor Bai Heng appears on the stage. Then he said, "As all of you know, both the No. 1 and No. 2 classes will experience the way of fighting beasts. Of course, there will be someone to rescue you once your life is in danger, but don't place hope in us. We are martial artists, not babysitters, understand?!"

"Yes!"

All the students below replied with serious faces. With that, all students ride the military vehicles to the south of White River City, an area near the military camp.

After gathering the students, the teachers led them to the edge of the thick forest. As they neared the woods, the canopy overhead created mottled shadows on the ground, and the air was heavy with expectation. It was an easy challenge: each pupil would have to fight a fearsome beast to see how brave and skilled they were.

Chu Yan's group consisted of two other skilled fighters, Li Fui and Zhang Yu. They moved cautiously through the forest, their senses alert for any sign of their quarry. The morning light filtered through the canopy, casting dappled shadows on the forest floor.

As they ventured deeper into the forest, the group was divided into smaller teams. Chu Yan and a few others were assigned to track and subdue a particularly aggressive wild gray wolf that had been causing trouble. Ouyang Feng, along with his own team, was given a similar task in a different part of the forest.

The Gray Wolf is a warrior-level beast that is excellent at speed. This type of beast is very difficult, even for veteran martial artists. This shows the difficulty of the task.

The group moved cautiously through the underbrush, their senses alert for any sign of the beast. Suddenly, a low, guttural growl rumbled through the trees. Chu Yan signaled for silence, and the group froze. He moved ahead, his steps deliberate and silent. The growling grew louder and more menacing. Chu Yan spotted the gray wolf, its eyes glowing with feral intensity, and its body, which was 2 meters high and 4 meters long.

Suddenly, a distant howl echoed through the trees. Chu Yan signaled for the group to halt and listen. The howl was followed by a series of growls and rustling noises. They were close.

"We need to be careful," Chu Yan whispered. "Gray wolves are smart and work in packs. Let's split up and encircle it."

The group nodded in agreement, spreading out to cover more ground. Chu Yan moved silently through the underbrush, his eyes scanning the surroundings. His heart pounded with a mix of excitement and tension.

Chu Yan gave his group a signal, and they took up positions. He took a deep breath and raised his blade as he entered the clearing. With its eyes fixed on him, the wolf growled menacingly.

The wolf lunged at Chu Yan, its speed and power astonishing. Chu Yan met the attack head-on, his movements a blend of agility and strength. He sidestepped the wolf's first strike, his sword flashing out to deliver a precise blow. The wolf howled in pain but didn't back down.

Due to the injuries, the gray wolf became more fierce. The Gray Wolf charged toward Chu Yan with full speed, regardless of the incoming attack. At the same time, Zhang Yu, the female archer, used this chance to pull off the arrow, targeting the gray wolf's leg.

howl!

Due to its full speed, the gray wolf crashed toward the tree. After getting up, the wolf growled angrily as it attacked Zhang Yu, since she was the one that caused fatal injuries.

"Be careful!"