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Chapter Six

Lynn's mind raced. Though he was a First-Level Wizard Apprentice, he was still only a First-Level Wizard Apprentice.

The Daze Spell he had mastered could have a noticeable effect on ordinary people, but the situation before him was entirely different.

Every candidate able to enter The Furnace's trial possessed wizard aptitude.

In other words, their innate mental strength was far greater than that of ordinary people.

The effect of my Daze Spell...

Lynn frowned slightly, already reaching a conclusion—this spell would certainly be less effective against the blond man than described in the Basic Meditation Method.

One strike... I only have one chance.

His gaze gradually sharpened, and his fists clenched unconsciously.

He knew very well that he was not skilled at close combat and had never received any fighting training.

The blond man before him was powerful. There could not be the slightest mistake.

What the Daze Spell could provide was a brief period of confusion.

By Lynn's estimation, if the target were an ordinary person, that period might last around five seconds.

However, the other party was also an apprentice with wizard aptitude. Lynn estimated that the spell's effect would last no more than two or three seconds.

Two or three seconds were enough for an expert skilled in combat to deliver a fatal blow.

But for Lynn, it was obviously far from enough.

His physical condition was average, and his body had not undergone any rigorous training.

If he could not quickly close in and strike the other party's vital points within a short time, he would have no chance of winning this life-and-death battle.

When he comes over, he'll definitely notice my presence or the traces I've left behind. That means I can only strike at the one and only opportunity. There won't be a second chance...

Lynn's thoughts grew increasingly calm, and a workable plan gradually took shape in his mind.

He knew he absolutely could not panic, nor could he act rashly.

Not far away, the blond youth slowly led the Earth Rhino Beast deeper into the woods, seemingly searching for any fish that had slipped through the net.

Lynn held his breath and hid behind a thick tree trunk. His powerful mental strength focused fully on catching every movement around him, until the footsteps gradually faded and disappeared completely.

Only then did he slowly release the Breath Concealment, letting out a long breath before raising a hand to rub his brow.

The plan is ready... but carrying it out still makes my heart pound...

Lynn took a deep breath, gritted his teeth, and swept his gaze over several pieces of tattered robe on his body.

He selected a longer strip of cloth and carefully tied it to his Earth Rhino Beast.

Then, he quickly searched the forest for a suitable ambush spot.

After choosing an area with uneven terrain, Lynn tied the Earth Rhino Beast to a thick tree and deliberately hung a scrap of torn cloth behind the trunk. From a distance, it looked like someone had accidentally exposed the corner of their robe.

Time was tight. He knew the blond youth could return at any moment, and a fine layer of sweat soon formed on his forehead. Even so, Lynn kept his inner anxiety firmly suppressed and remained calm.

Three steps to the plan: bait, weapon, kill! Step one complete!

Lynn looked around and chose an ambush point near several corpses that had not been eaten.

Moving the bodies would take too much effort, so he simply chose a spot close to them to avoid wasting time.

With the mental strength advantage of a First-Level Wizard Apprentice, Lynn remembered the surrounding terrain with exceptional clarity. He quickly simulated the blond youth's likely angle of view.

An apprentice checking the corpses, with the Earth Rhino Beast beside him. Looking over from that path, he'd be able to lock onto the target at a glance...

After confirming the ambush location, Lynn dragged two corpses around the spot while tightly gripping a broken bone left behind by one of the dead.

The bone had an uneven break and sharp edges, like a naturally formed blade.

Breath Concealment!

Once all preparations were complete, Lynn quickly cast Breath Concealment and completely masked his presence.

He carefully hid his body beneath the two corpses and quietly waited for his prey to arrive.

Though the corpses had not yet decayed, being among the dead still sent chills down Lynn's spine. Disgust and fear surged through him like a tide.

But he knew this was the only method he had come up with in such a short time. If he did not stay with the dead now, then once the blond youth found him, he would become one of the dead himself!

He forcefully suppressed his discomfort and blended himself completely into his surroundings, not daring to make the slightest sound.

At last, his sharp ears caught the sound of footsteps in the distance.

The footsteps gradually approached, each one striking against Lynn's heartbeat like a heavy hammer.

Tap!

Tap!

The sound was clear and heavy, carrying a cold, ruthless rhythm.

A cruel smile curled at the blond youth's lips as his eyes locked firmly onto the faint outline of the robe behind the tree.

After hunting down more than twenty people in a row, he had become increasingly adept at this hunting game.

Aside from a few sturdily built candidates who had delayed him slightly, the rest had been like helpless little rabbits delivered straight to his door.

Of course, even a lion used its full strength to hunt a rabbit. The blond youth did not know the build of the person behind the tree, so to avoid any accidents, he decided to approach carefully first.

Just then—

Roar!

A low growl suddenly rang out!

An Earth Rhino Beast burst out from behind the tree. Its nostrils flared; it had clearly caught the scent of a stranger and immediately let out an angry roar at the blond youth.

Lynn's heart leaped beneath the corpses.

He knew the Earth Rhino Beast's nature very well. Once it sensed danger, it would actively protect its master.

And this was the crucial part of his plan!

The Earth Rhino Beast's appearance indeed made the blond youth pause in surprise, but then a fierce glint flashed through his eyes.

An opportunity!

He knew this was the instant when the other party had exposed an opening. He absolutely could not miss it.

Die!

The blond youth sneered and suddenly exerted force, pouncing toward the Earth Rhino Beast like a cheetah.

Having received knightly training, his movements were swift and precise. He gripped a sharp bone spike in his hand, a weapon taken from a dead man's bone and made for killing.

His original target was the other's neck, but the Earth Rhino Beast suddenly roared, leaving him no time to adjust. He could only stab directly at the exposed portion behind the robe.

Rip—

The bone spike tore through the robe without effort. But in the next instant, the blond youth's pupils abruptly contracted.

No one was there!

Behind the tree was empty!

What is this!?

The blond youth froze for a moment, but before he could react, an intense wave of dizziness swept over him and completely engulfed him.

The Daze Spell had activated!

Lynn had long been prepared. This was precisely the moment he had been waiting for!

The instant the blond youth pounced, he decisively cast the Daze Spell.

The blond youth's movements instantly stalled, his body swaying slightly as his originally savage expression turned vacant in an instant.

Disoriented, his trajectory went completely out of control. Not only did he fail to hit his target, but he also lost his balance and fell awkwardly to the ground.

Lynn's taut nerves were like an arrow on the string. Seizing this opportunity, he shoved the two corpses off himself and gripped a sharp bone blade in each hand, a crazed ruthlessness flashing through his eyes!

Now!

He charged at the fallen blond youth like a starving tiger pouncing on prey, throwing all fear and hesitation aside as he raised the bone blades and wildly stabbed at the other's head and neck!

Once! Twice! Three times!

It was as though limitless strength had been poured into Lynn's arms. The bone blades stabbed again and again at the blond youth's eyes, neck, and other vital points.

Blood splattered. The stench rushed into Lynn's nose and nearly made him vomit, but he could not spare any attention for it!

The Daze Spell's effect was brief, but it was enough to decide life and death.

For those short two or three seconds, the blond youth completely lost his ability to react and became a target at Lynn's mercy.

However!

Roar!

As soon as the Daze Spell ended, the blond youth suddenly erupted. He roared like a mad beast and threw Lynn away with all his strength.

Ah—!

Lynn crashed heavily to the ground, and the bone blades flew from his hands.

The violent impact sent tearing pain through his entire body. It felt as if his head had been struck hard by an iron hammer, pain and dizziness crashing over him together until he could barely move.

The blond youth clutched his neck and eyes, the pain making him roar like a wild beast.

He reached out and touched the wounds on his face and neck. His hand came away drenched in blood, scorching liquid slipping through his fingers.

No!

Impossible!

He gritted his teeth and roared, gripping the bone spike in both hands as he stabbed wildly in every direction like a madman.

His vision had long since blurred, and he could barely see anything. Blood continuously gushed from his cheeks and neck, dyeing his entire body crimson.

At that moment, he looked like a demon crawling out of hell, radiating a suffocatingly vicious aura.

Meanwhile, Lynn was already completely exhausted, his entire body weak and limp.

He lay on the ground, cold sweat pouring from his forehead as he used all his strength just to barely open his eyes.

The sight before him set alarm bells ringing in his mind—the blond youth was swaying, and his strength had clearly diminished greatly.

But the bone spike in his hand still slashed about wildly. Like a trapped beast on the verge of death, he could launch a fatal strike at any moment.

Blood gushed from the blond youth's neck. His mad struggles and wild swings made it spurt even more fiercely, and thick red liquid soon covered his entire body.

Every movement stirred up a mist of blood, and the air was thick with a suffocating stench of gore.

Hold on... just hold on a little longer...

Lynn clenched his teeth tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms as he forced himself to retain his last bit of consciousness.

Without blinking, he stared at the blond youth, his nerves stretched to the limit.

Finally, the wildly swinging arm gradually slowed to a stop. The blond youth's movements began to grow sluggish, and his swaying body could no longer remain steady.

As his blood drained away, his strength was completely exhausted.

Thud—

The blond youth's body finally gave out and crashed heavily to the ground.

A deathly silence instantly enveloped this blood-soaked place, leaving only Lynn's ragged breathing.

Lynn lay stiffly where he was, staring straight at the blond youth's corpse as though unable to believe he was still alive.

His throat was so dry that he could not make a sound. The tension buried deep in his soul finally eased, and an indescribable wave of exhaustion flooded over him.

I won...

He murmured softly, a bitter yet relieved smile appearing on his lips.