Zhang Meng Dies!

"Really?" Dongfang Yueming's smile didn't fade; instead, it became even brighter. "That's wonderful...!"

"Huh?" Zhang Meng's sinister smile froze instantly, his eyes filled with confusion. Great? Is this guy out of his mind? He's about to die, and he's saying "great"?

A strong sense of unease surged into Zhang Meng's heart once again! This time, it was stronger than ever before!

He abruptly stopped, staring intently at Dongfang Yueming's calm yet somewhat eerie smile.

Something's wrong! Something's really wrong!

From the moment we met, this guy has been excessively calm! He shows absolutely no fear or panic that a weakling about to be crushed should have!

Could it be...?

A terrifying thought flashed through Zhang Meng's mind like lightning!

He remembered the newcomer the captain had sent him to test— Dongfang Ri! That newcomer who was said to be quite strong, capable of hunting Intermediate-Level Mortal Beast!

The Dongfang Yueming... the Dongfang Ri...

These two names... are just too similar!

Could it be... could they be the same person?!

No! Impossible! Absolutely impossible!

Zhang Meng immediately and frantically rejected this guess in his mind! How could Dongfang Yueming possess the strength to hunt Intermediate-Level Mortal Beast in such a short time?! He must have just arrived at the Boundary and been lucky enough to survive until now!

Despite trying to reassure himself, Zhang Meng's body betrayed him, and he began to subtly back away, distancing himself from Dongfang Yueming. He forced a calm demeanor, but his tone was sharp yet weak as he asked, "You... what are you doing in this godforsaken place instead of staying at school?"

Looking at his outwardly strong but inwardly weak appearance, and his attempt to back down, Dongfang Yueming's smile became even more amused.

Just then!

Boom!

The ground shook again!

With a deep roar, a massive Ironback Earth Dragon suddenly burst out from the ground beside it, its scarlet eyes locking onto Zhang Meng, who was closest to it!

"Ah--! Ironback Earth Dragon!" Zhang Meng was terrified, letting out a scream as he scrambled to escape! Intermediate-Level Mortal Beast! This was Intermediate-Level Mortal Beast! He had only just broken through to the Bone Tempering Initiation, how could he possibly be a match for such a monster?!

In his panic, he subconsciously glanced back, only to find Dongfang Yueming still standing there dumbfounded, even... with a hint of eager anticipation on her face?!

'What an idiot!' Zhang Meng thought, both shocked and furious. 'Does he think he can handle the Ironback Earth Dragon?! He's asking for death! What a complete fool!'

However, the next second, Zhang Meng couldn't utter another curse.

Instead of retreating, Dongfang Yueming advanced, his figure moving like a ghost as he actively met the roaring, charging Ironback Earth Dragon!

Clang!

A gleaming blade flashed!

Fast! As fast as possible!

Zhang Meng only saw One Flash white light before his eyes, and didn't even see how the other party made their move!

Pfft!

A dull thud as a sharp blade pierced flesh!

The once arrogant and domineering Ironback Earth Dragon suddenly stiffened, then crashed to the ground, kicking up clouds of dust!

Another stab!

Instant kill!

Zhang Meng stood frozen in place, as if struck by lightning! His eyes nearly popped out of their sockets! His mind went completely blank!

What did he see?!

Dongfang Yueming... with a single strike... instantly killed a Intermediate-Level Mortal Beast, the Ironback Earth Dragon?!

This... how is this possible?!

Just as he was filled with terror, Dongfang Yueming slowly walked towards him with a knife in hand.

Every step felt like it was stepping on Zhang Meng's heart, filling him with a suffocating fear!

"You... you..." Zhang Meng's lips trembled, unable to utter a complete sentence.

Dongfang Yueming walked up to him, still wearing that faint smile on her face, as if she had only done something insignificant.

"By the way," he said softly, his voice like a demonic whisper from the deepest hell, clearly reaching Zhang Meng's ears, "You guessed right."

"I do indeed have another name here..."

"It's called, Dongfang Ri."

Boom!

Zhang Meng was struck dumb!

He finally understood! He understood everything!

No wonder they were so calm! No wonder their strength is so terrifying!

So... he was the "Dongfang Ri" who could hunt down Intermediate-Level Mortal Beast!

Overwhelmed by boundless fear, Zhang Meng collapsed to his knees with a thud, tears streaming down his face. He was about to beg for mercy...

Dongfang Yueming was too lazy to listen to his nonsense anymore.

With a swift movement, the knife fell!

A flash of cold light!

Zhang Meng's pleas for mercy abruptly ceased, his eyes filled with extreme fear and resentment, as his head rolled to the side.

Blood stained the ground beneath their feet.