Chapter 5 New magic!

Unconscious, Liu Feng delved into the depths of his mind, surrendering to the lupine metamorphosis that dominated him. His body, controlled by wild instincts, rose from the blood-soaked dust, revealing the figure of a colossal werewolf. Black fur shimmered under the sunlight, even if it was just a small glint of light, and his sharp claws sparkled with unimaginable power.

The poor animal that had previously run over him looked in horror at the creature Liu Feng had become. Despite its heart being filled with terror, it had no time to retreat as the lethal claws of the werewolf lunged at it. With a quick and devastating strike, the creature tore the poor animal in half, spilling more blood onto the already soaked ground.

The fury of the werewolf still echoed in Liu Feng's clouded consciousness. Although his body was at the mercy of animal instincts, a tiny part of his mind seemed aware of what was happening. The sensation was strange, as if he were witnessing a scene from a dark dream, unable to control his actions.

The inner beast howled in triumph and sadistic pleasure, while the last vestiges of Liu Feng's humanity struggled to break free from the prison of his own mind. Chaos unfolded within him, an internal battle between man and beast, a struggle for his very identity.

Meanwhile, the werewolf continued its merciless revenge against the wild animals that had injured him moments before. With swift and precise movements, it annihilated each of the attackers with a ferocity that surpassed human comprehension. Its rage was so intense that the very air seemed to tremble under the pressure of its wrath.

As much as the transformation granted him superhuman strength, it also distanced him from his humanity. Liu Feng was trapped in a terrible limbo, a duality of beings vying for control of his existence. He saw himself as a mere spectator, observing the events as they unfolded.

With each passing moment, the werewolf's consciousness grew stronger, and Liu Feng's humanity faded even further. The struggle for supremacy reached its climax, and he knew that if he couldn't regain control, he would be lost forever in this bestial form.

In a desperate effort, Liu Feng tried to grasp any remnants of his humanity. Memories of his past, his family, his dreams flooded his mind. These memories became a thread of hope that he clung to with all his might, like a shipwrecked person holding onto a plank in a stormy sea.

Gradually, with burning determination, Liu Feng began to regain control of his own mind. He fought against the wild instincts, seeking to reclaim his humanity and rationality. With each clear thought that emerged, the werewolf's claws began to calm down.

The world around him slowed down, and the frenzy of battle diminished. The wild creatures, sensing the change in the werewolf, retreated in fear. Liu Feng was regaining command.

Finally, with an explosion of willpower, Liu Feng regained possession of his body. The lupine metamorphosis began to unravel, and he returned to human form, albeit still frail and bloodied.

<The lupine transformation was undone because my mana had run out.>

<You killed a first-level refined Qi Golden Dual-Horned Deer.>

<You gained 10 experience points.>

<You leveled up.>

<You gained one skill point.>

<You killed a first-level refined Qi Iron Gorilla.>

<You gained 10 experience points.>

<You killed a first-level refined Qi Sky Tiger.>

<You gained 10 experience points.>

<You leveled up.>

<You gained one skill point.>

"They are afraid of something, but it's not me at the moment," Liu Feng thought, seeing the animals that were quiet when he turned back to his lupine form becoming restless. Liu Feng realized he had to leave that place urgently and ran away. He didn't want to go through the same situation he had experienced before.

Just the thought of being crushed again filled Liu Feng with unease. He looked at the running animals and knew he needed to get out of there. He noticed that Chen Tao, even though the scent of his friend was nearby, was nowhere to be seen.

"I hope you're okay," he thought of his friend, the only one he had. He hid in a large bush to recover his mana and, inside the bush, checked his status through the system.

<Name: Liu Feng>

<Level: 3>

<Mana: 25/140>

<Skill points: 2>

<Acquired magic: Lupine Metamorphosis (+)>

"I must be at the 3rd level of refined Qi," Liu Feng said, realizing that his Lupine Metamorphosis magic had a (+) sign. He wondered what that meant, although he already had an idea in mind. Curious, he tapped the "+" sign to see what awaited him.

<Do you want to evolve Lupine Metamorphosis into Night King Metamorphosis? Y/N>

<Cost: 2 skill points>

"I'm curious about how the evolution of Lupine Metamorphosis is, but I should think about acquiring another magic that can help me," Liu Feng resisted the temptation to evolve the magic, even though he knew he would become stronger. He preferred to have other spells to be more versatile.

"Alright, now, what kind of magic should I acquire?" Liu Feng pondered and had an idea.

"Skeleton Warrior Summoning"

Type: Summoning

Cost: 10 mana per skeleton

Magic description: A skeleton of a soldier who died bravely now returns as a skeleton, showing that even in death, there is no rest. This skeleton has the strength of a normal man."

<Receiving an enhanced and adjusted magic to be sold.>

<Skeleton Warrior Summoning>

<Type: Summoning Magic>

<Cost: 10 mana per summoned skeleton>

<Range: Medium (10 meters)>

<Duration: 1 hour (or until the skeleton is destroyed or dispelled)>

<Magic description: "Skeleton Warrior Summoning" is a powerful necromantic magic that allows the caster to bring back a skeleton of a soldier who died bravely in combat. This resurrected skeleton returns to the world of the living as a loyal servant of the summoner, ready to fight in battles and carry out their orders.>

<Magic cost: 1 skill point>

"I'm not sure if it will be as useful as the other magic I had in mind, but I think it can help me a lot," Liu Feng thought, looking at the magic's description on his system screen. He plans to use this skeleton warrior to keep an eye on things, or rather, soldiers.

<140/140>

"My mana has just recovered, so I can transform into my lupine form, but I feel like testing the skeleton soldiers," Liu Feng thought. He began to activate his magic; since it has a range of 10 meters, he didn't allow the skeletons to be summoned close to him. Soon, 10 skeletons appeared, all fleshless, wearing tattered armor, with a sword in one hand and a shield in the other.

"Alright, two of you walk forward, but the rest stay still," Liu Feng conveyed his order mentally. Green flames lit up in the undead's eyes as if they had come to life. Two of them began to walk around the area where Liu Feng had been ambushed by the animals. He tried to see what the skeleton soldiers were seeing. Those who approached the spot spotted several animals running.

"They are very strong; I don't know if I stand a chance against any of them. It would be good to become stronger because I have another concern," Liu Feng thought, agreeing with himself. Cultivators at a higher level can sense the cultivation level of those weaker than them. Liu Feng included himself in that category, being at the third level of refined Qi.

"Has the Elder of the Lotus Sect noticed that I advanced to the first level of refined Qi? It's quite possible, which means she will sense that I'm already at the third level of refinement," Liu Feng became a little frightened, as the Elder could act in different ways towards him. She could ask many questions or treat him like a genius, among other options, but Liu Feng didn't think about any of them at the moment.

"Ah! What is this pressure?!" Liu Feng wondered as he felt an overwhelming pressure on his body. He thought it was just him, but he realized it wasn't; his skeleton soldiers were also going through the same situation, as well as the animals around. He wondered who was emanating this immense pressure.

A little distance away from where Liu Feng was, the Elder of the Lotus Sect questioned a woman with a well-proportioned body and a visible neckline in her attire. Above her head were two enormous fox ears, each of a different color, and nine tails of various colors waved vigorously behind her.

"Mèng Jié, I didn't expect to find you here. I thought you had returned to your father's realm," the Elder of the Lotus Sect was surprised to see an old acquaintance. She hadn't expected to encounter this fox woman there.

"Zhang Mei... Can't you be here? I thought you were busy with your husband since you are one of his favorites," said Mèng Jié, showing she didn't like Zhang Mei very much for some reason.

"Are you still angry that he left you? I can't help it if he liked me more than you," the words of the Elder of the Lotus Sect made Mèng Jié's charming face turn cold. "But that's not why I'm here. Did you cause this mess? That roar came from you." Zhang Mei increased her pressure, ready to fight if Mèng Jié tried to harm the participants out of revenge.

"Yes, it was me who unleashed it. You don't need to get excited for a fight; I'm just looking for my daughter," said Mèng Jié. She had no plans to fight against her ex-husband's favorite; she had no desire to do so, despite her hatred for what he did to her and her little one.

"Uh... Yes, we have to find her! Let's go!" Zhang Mei felt awkward because she remembered that among the animals they needed to capture, there was a nine-element fox, which made her think that it might be the daughter of her husband's ex-wife.

Mèng Jié glanced curiously at the woman with purple hair and didn't understand why she felt awkward. She couldn't help but ask, "what happened? Did you forget to do your morning intimate duties today?"

"Yes, I did. But you seem sad. Do you still miss him? Just so you know, I won't take him back, and he won't come back to you either." Zhang Mei lightly teased, but soon she became serious. She didn't want any other woman near her husband, and she was almost succeeding; she just needed to have a child with him to achieve that goal.

"No, I want nothing to do with that man anymore. You'll be abandoned at some point too, so stop boasting as if you've achieved something good." Mèng Jié felt a warmth between her legs just imagining being in bed with her ex-husband, but she quickly dismissed that thought. She didn't know why, but that man had something strange about him; no matter who it was, if they had sex with him, they would experience an unusual pleasure. She thought he used some special technique, but no, it was his penis that had something different.

"Of course, I have achieved something good. You know better than anyone else, as your progress wouldn't have reached where it is now if not for him." Zhang Mei defended her husband, even though she didn't like the fact that he had many women. However, she wouldn't allow him to be insulted by anyone, no matter who it was.

"Let's go to the place where I felt my daughter for the last time before she disappeared. I don't want to talk about this unpleasant man for another minute." Mèng Jié ended the conversation and began to advance towards where she sensed her daughter's presence last.