Leaving, Signs of Breaking Through to the Fifth Stage

Leaving, Signs of Breaking Through to the Fifth Stage

At that moment, everyone turned to look at Lin Jialu.

As the only mage in the team, she had the highest burst damage among those of the same rank. If they encountered any problems they could not resolve later on, the mage would be key to turning the tide.

Seeing everyone's gazes, Lin Jialu realized her mistake as well.

Just as Lin Feng had said, in order to kill the monsters that had just appeared, she had already used up one-fifth of her spiritual energy.

Yet she had only killed a few Second Rank monsters.

If she fought this way, they would likely exhaust all their spiritual energy before even killing a hundred magical beasts.

That would mean they were bound to fail this assessment.

But even though she knew she had made a mistake, Lin Jialu's strong-willed nature still refused to yield.

Biting her lower lip, she raised her head and looked at Lin Feng. "I only wanted to boost everyone's morale. I'll pay attention from now on. You don't need to teach me something this simple."

Lin Feng was not surprised by Lin Jialu's answer. It was enough that they had recognized the seriousness of the problem.

Seeing Lin Feng merely shrug, Lin Jialu gave a haughty snort before saying, "Let's move deeper in."

Watching Lin Jialu act on impulse, Lin Feng could not help shaking his head. "I suggest you use Eagle Eye Technique to scout the situation ahead first."

Lin Feng found it hard to judge Lin Jialu. The girl was not bad by nature; she simply liked to show off.

Hearing Lin Feng's words, Lin Jialu, who was walking at the front, immediately stopped with her back to the others.

Where no one could see, Lin Jialu's face had already turned bright red. She wanted to argue with Lin Feng, but the guy was indeed right.

Eagle Eye Technique was a required skill for every mage. It consumed little spiritual energy and was perfectly suited for surveying the surrounding environment.

"I know. I don't need you telling me what to do."

Though her words were stubborn, Lin Jialu's body was very honest.

As obscure, incomprehensible words left her lips, an icy-blue magic array appeared beneath her feet.

With a light tap of the staff in her hand, an eagle formed from spiritual energy flew out of the magic array.

Under Lin Jialu's command, it flew forward.

But not long after the eagle flew out, Lin Jialu's previously rosy cheeks turned deathly pale.

Before she could even react, the eagle formed from spiritual energy was destroyed by something.

In Lin Jialu's final vision, she saw only an emerald-green blade slice apart her skill.

Faced with this sudden attack, Lin Jialu was so frightened that she fell flat onto the ground.

Seeing her former best friend so terrified, Li Xin hurriedly helped her up.

Looking at Lin Jialu's pale face, Li Xin asked, "Lin Jialu, are you all right? What did you see just now? Why were you so scared?"

The two had once been best friends who told each other everything. Although certain reasons had made their relationship somewhat antagonistic, they could not possibly stand by and watch the other die if danger truly arose.

Lin Jialu stared blankly at Li Xin. "Within the Amber Stone Forest three kilometers ahead, around fifty Second Rank Luke Race members are lying in ambush for us."

"They're only Second Rank Luke Race members. You didn't need to be this scared, did you...?"

Looking at the person before her, Li Xin even began to wonder whether she was really Lin Jialu.

She still preferred the old, unruly Lin Jialu.

Lin Jialu did not answer Li Xin's question and continued, "But three kilometers farther in, they're all Fourth Rank Dike Clan Shadow Walkers..."

"The Demon Race member that destroyed my Eagle Eye Technique may have already broken through to the F-Fifth Stage!"

As soon as she said this, the people gathered around her all went pale with shock.

Strictly speaking, advancing from the Fourth Rank to the Fifth Stage was the first major dividing line.

Spiritual energy would liquefy, more high-level skills could be used, and both defense and attack power would increase severalfold.

Chen Si looked at Lin Jialu. "You didn't see wrong, did you? This is far beyond our capabilities."

Lin Jialu shook her head. "I didn't see wrong. That Fifth Stage Demon Race member had a pair of emerald-green blades and some ability to fly. I suspect it's an Emerald Twin Blade Demon."

Hearing this, the few who had still harbored a sliver of hope immediately became despondent.

After a long while.

Chen Chen, the berserker swordsman in the team, said, "If it really comes to it, maybe we should give up..."

The moment he finished speaking, Lin Jialu and Chen Si both rejected the idea.

Her older brother, Chen Si, said, "No. The Demon Hunt Squad Selection Competition only comes once every five years. If we miss this year, we won't have another chance."

Of the six people present, apart from Lin Feng and Long Haochen, if the others missed this chance, it would mean they would never have anything to do with a Demon Hunt Squad for the rest of their lives.

"Then what can we do? Forget the Fifth Stage Emerald Twin Blade Demon—even those Fourth Rank Dike Clan Shadow Walkers three kilometers away may be more than we can handle..." Chen Si said.

"How about this? Let's first clear out the Second Rank Demon Race members on the outskirts. After all, our mission is only to kill three hundred Demon Race members. There's no rank requirement," Lin Jialu suggested.

After Lin Jialu finished speaking, the others exchanged looks before turning to Lin Feng in unison.

Chen Si said, "Brother Lin, this doesn't seem to be your first time dealing with the Demon Race. Ever since we entered the Demon Race Hinterland, no matter what we encountered, it seemed to be within your grasp."

Seeing the expectant looks in their eyes, Lin Feng did not hide it.

He said directly, "Before coming to Bright Moon City, I dealt with the Demon Race a few times."

Everyone was delighted upon hearing this. Chen Si looked at Lin Feng expectantly. "Then, based on Brother Lin's understanding of the Demon Race, is Miss Lin's plan feasible?"

This time, Lin Jialu did not throw a tantrum at Chen Si asking Lin Feng.

"For you, this is indeed the most feasible plan at the moment. You can give it a try."

Hearing Lin Feng approve of her suggestion, Lin Jialu initially breathed a sigh of relief. But then she seemed to notice something and said indignantly, "What do you mean, 'for you'? Aren't you acting with us?"

Only then did the other four realize that Lin Feng's words had indeed excluded himself.

Facing Lin Jialu's question, Lin Feng nodded. "I have my own plans. You're responsible for clearing out the Demon Race members below the Fifth Stage on the outskirts. As for the Fifth Stage Emerald Twin Blade Demon, leave it to me."

Lin Feng added, "If you can't even handle Fourth Rank Demon Race members, you should withdraw early. Otherwise, even if you form a Demon Hunt Squad, you'll only be serving yourselves up to the Demon Race."

As he spoke, Lin Feng's figure began to turn illusory. By the time his words fell, he had completely vanished before their eyes.

Leaving the five of them utterly dumbfounded.

Chen Si could not help laughing. "Brother Lin really is the strongest among us."

Looking at where Lin Feng had disappeared, Lin Jialu stomped her foot in frustration. "That guy is clearly so strong. Why didn't he compete for team captain?"

Li Xin rolled her eyes at her. "That wasn't what you said before."

"Li Xin, are you looking for another fight?"

Seeing the two, who had just shown signs of making up, about to start arguing again, the other three hurriedly stepped in to mediate.

Meanwhile, after leaving the five of them, Lin Feng's figure darted swiftly through the Amber Stone Forest. His target was the center of the stone forest. The deeper he went, the denser the Geo Element became. Lin Feng had a feeling that there was something he needed within the Amber Stone Forest.

Perhaps he could use it to complete his breakthrough.

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