Underestimated by a Pig

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Venturing deep into the wilderness, Chen Ming arrived at the innermost reaches of the jungle.

At the foot of a mountain valley.

Surrounding him like stars around the moon were several Level 1 and 2 beasts, howling as they launched continuous attacks at him.

Chen Ming ignored them.

Having reached Level 2, he naturally looked down upon Level 2 beasts.

His current targets were Level 3 beasts, or even Level 4.

However, although this Breeze Jungle was said to be an active zone for Level 1-3 beasts, Level 3 beasts were pitifully scarce.

He hadn't seen a single one along the way.

"Any further, and I'll be outside the safe zone."

He looked up ahead, where towering trees reached for the sky amidst thick, swirling mist.

A distinct boundary line had formed between the jungle and the valley.

The area ahead looked like a massive, primeval forest shrouded in fog.

Just looking at it felt full of mystery and danger.

That was the true Level One Beast Forest, a world of chaos and disorder!

It was a region where beasts were more dangerous, unknown, and not confined to fixed level ranges.

In other words, a terrifying monster could pop out from any random spot inside.

Even the information for the Grand Exam dungeon specifically warned class-changers not to step outside the safe zone unless necessary.

"But for me, it shouldn't be a problem."

No matter how powerful the beast, it could only deal one point of damage.

If he couldn't beat it, he could just run.

Moreover, although the true Level One Beast Forest was incredibly dangerous, it also contained rarer resources.

Wild dungeons, high-level resources, and even precious, exotic plants could all be found within the Level One Beast Forest.

If he were lucky enough to encounter some rare resources, he would strike it rich.

Having made his decision, Chen Ming immediately walked out of the jungle and stepped into the valley.

Behind him, the few beasts that had been relentlessly chasing him stopped and did not follow.

They gazed at the valley with fear in their eyes before scattering and fleeing.

"Such heavy humidity."

Inside the valley, Chen Ming surveyed his surroundings.

The valley was dim, with dense patches of massive trees almost completely blocking out the sunlight, and the air was filled with a cold, damp, earthy scent.

It was exceptionally quiet all around; he could barely hear a single insect chirping or bird calling.

A rustling sound drifted over.

Chen Ming stopped abruptly.

The next second, a massive red shadow darted out from the woods ahead.

Treading on gravel, a wild boar slammed to a halt in front of him.

Its body was as sturdy as a small hill, and its coat of crimson fur was sleek and glossy.

Beneath its skin were dense, bulging muscles, and a pair of curved tusks measured a full half-meter in length.

[Red Tusk Boar]

[Level: lv.3]

[Ability: Crimson Blood Charge]

[Description: Bloodthirst and brutal, with tusks like blades; do not let its bulky, clumsy appearance make you overlook its violent speed and explosive power.]

"The true wilderness doesn't disappoint; a Level 3 beast right off the bat."

Chen Ming drew his long blade, preparing for battle.

"Snort... snort!"

Ahead, the Red Tusk Boar did not rush to launch an attack.

It let out short, irritable snorts, its eyes sizing up Chen Ming.

"Hmph."

Upon realizing that the human in front of it was just a 'weakling,' the Red Tusk Boar let out a snort of contempt.

Chen Ming:...

Was he being looked down upon by a pig?

Ahead.

Having assessed the strength of its opponent, the Red Tusk Boar stomped forward with a thunderous roar.

Its four hooves churned up the earth, each step striking the ground like a heavy hammer.

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The Red Tusk Boar was fast, carrying a violent momentum.

However, at the same time those tusks struck his arm, Chen Ming also landed a slash on the beast.

Although his speed was not high, he did not need to resort to defensive maneuvers; attacking in time was something he could easily achieve.

After the strike, the Red Tusk Boar was in no hurry to launch a second attack.

It slowly turned around and shook its head.

Its sleek, oily fur rippled, and the muscles on its shoulders and back bulged like iron.

"Snort..."

It circled Chen Ming at a leisurely pace, its snorting breath drawn out long.

It was as if it were toying with its prey.

Chen Ming's mouth twitched.

A pig was actually putting on airs.

"Come on, I'll give you one hand."

Chen Ming was not without a temper.

He tucked his left hand behind his back and beckoned to the Red Tusk Boar with the long blade in his right hand.

Feeling the provocation, the Red Tusk Boar immediately let out an angry grunt.

"Oink—"

It activated its skill directly.

Crimson Blood Charge!

Red light erupted from the Red Tusk Boar's body, its figure becoming almost a blur.

Its curved, sharp tusks surged forward with violent momentum.

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The sharp pair of tusks slammed fiercely into Chen Ming's chest, emitting a deafening sound.

Yet, it was as if it had crashed into an immovable mountain.

The Red Tusk Boar was even shaken to the point of dizziness, its body unable to stand steady.

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Taking advantage of the pig's dazed state, Chen Ming raised his hand and delivered three consecutive slashes.

"Roar!"

The Red Tusk Boar was thoroughly enraged.

The innate ferocity of a mutated beast caused its eyes to bloodshot as it began to go berserk.

With a roar, the Red Tusk Boar launched another Crimson Blood Charge, its figure rushing out like a streak of red light.

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The violent sound of impact was accompanied by a powerful tremor, sending dust flying.

However, its prized tusks still failed to tear through the weak human before it.

It couldn't even force him to retreat a single inch.

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[-40!]

Chen Ming discovered the Red Tusk Boar's weakness: its hind hooves...

Weakness Strike!

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The Red Tusk Boar let out low growls.

Its hooves scraped frantically against the ground, attempting to drive its tusks through the human in front of it.

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[-40]

"ROAR—"

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[Killed Red Tusk Boar (lv.3), EXP +26!]

[Obtained: Red Tusk Boar-Beast Core (lv.3)]

[Obtained: Constitution Rune Stone *1]

"The drop rate for this pig isn't bad; it even dropped a rune stone."

Chen Ming put the Constitution Rune Stone away.

He didn't have any Constitution-based equipment right now, so he couldn't use this rune stone for the time being.

However, after selling the beast cores he had harvested today, he should be able to afford a piece of Constitution equipment.

"A level 3 exotic beast gives about 26 EXP, so seven or eight of them should be enough."

"It looks like hitting level 3 today is a sure thing."

Grinding for EXP by fighting higher-level monsters is just fast.