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Chapter 14 A Day in the Monster Mountain Range
At dawn, Lin Tian finished his morning cultivation as usual. He wore a brand-new magic robe, which was predominantly deep red with exquisite golden flame patterns embroidered along the edges, shimmering with a mysterious light under the sunlight. The robe's material was light yet durable, fluttering slightly as Lin Tian moved.
Lin Tian headed towards Lao En's manor. Upon entering, he saw a colossal fire-elemental holy phoenix standing proudly. The phoenix was engulfed in dazzling flames, its feathers as brilliant as rubies, each one seemingly containing boundless energy. Its eyes, like two burning flames, exuded majesty and mystery.
With a smile, Lao En introduced Lin Tian: "Lin Tian, this is my magical beast partner, the Sacred Fire Phoenix—Fire Wind."
Lin Tian's eyes were filled with amazement and awe as he respectfully bowed to Huo Feng. Huo Feng nodded slightly in response.
The two then rode the fiery winds towards the Monster Mountain Range. During the flight, Laun turned to Lin Tian and asked, "Lin Tian, how much do you know about the Monster Mountain Range?"
Lin Tian frowned slightly, pondering the descriptions he had read in books, and said methodically, "Teacher, the Monster Mountain Range has a long history, said to have existed since the beginning of the continent. Monsters are widely distributed within it, ranging from low-level Tier 1 monsters to powerful Saint-level monsters. The edges of the mountain range are mostly inhabited by Tier 1 and 2 common monsters, and the further in you go, the higher the level of the monsters. But the most dangerous thing in the Monster Mountain Range is always people, those raiders hiding in the shadows. They often ambush those who enter the Monster Mountain Range, killing and robbing with extremely cruel methods."
After listening, Laun nodded in satisfaction and said, "Not bad, it seems you've put in a lot of effort. However, the Monster Mountain Range is far more complex than you imagine. The terrain is intricate, with not only dense forests but also steep peaks, deep canyons, and mysterious caves. Moreover, some monsters are adept at concealing their presence, and even with your strong mental power, you may not be able to detect them in advance. During this trial, I will only intervene when your life is truly in danger; otherwise, I will not interfere. You must remember this."
Lin Tian's expression was firm as he earnestly said, "Teacher, I understand. I will rely on my own abilities to face the challenges."
Before long, they arrived at the Monster Mountain Range. Raun pointed to the sky and said, "Lin Tian, I'll be watching you from up there. Go in by yourself. Remember, stay alert at all times."
Lin Tian took a deep breath and stepped onto this mysterious and dangerous land. As soon as he entered the Monster Mountain Range, he was enveloped by a rich natural atmosphere, a mixture of earthy, grassy, and woody scents. Tall trees blocked out the sun, allowing only dappled light to filter through the layers of leaves. The ground was covered with a thick layer of fallen leaves, which crunched under each step. Surrounding him were dense bushes with intertwined branches, severely obstructing his view.
Lin Tian couldn't help but envy Lin Lei's wind magic. If he also possessed wind magic, he could easily perceive the surrounding situation. Helpless, he could only unleash his mental power to the maximum, cautiously sensing the dangers around him.
Just then, a slight rustling sound came from the bushes on his right. Lin Tian's heart tightened, and he instantly became alert. He quickly turned around and saw a fire fox suddenly attacking, its eyes flashing with a fierce light. The fire fox's fiery fur shimmered faintly in the dim light, and its tail swayed from side to side like a burning torch.
The fire fox pounced on Lin Tian like a red lightning bolt. Lin Tian reacted swiftly, casting an instant fireball spell without hesitation. With a flick of his staff, a fireball instantly appeared in front of the fire fox, radiating intense heat as it hurtled towards it. Unable to dodge in time, the fire fox was struck by the fireball, its body engulfed in flames. It let out a painful howl, struggled on the ground a few times, and then fell still.
Lin Tian continued his journey, encountering several other magical beasts along the way. He ignored those that didn't attack him and kept going. Watching all this from the sky, Lao En felt a surge of satisfaction and nodded to himself, "This child isn't a bloodthirsty person."
Darkness fell in the blink of an eye. Lin Tian found a place to rest. Since the area was mostly inhabited by level three and four magical beasts, he cast a fireball spell to roast a snow rabbit he had hunted that afternoon for dinner. Thanks to his control over the fireball's temperature while forging weapons, the snow rabbit quickly emitted a fragrant aroma. Just as Lin Tian was about to sprinkle some seasonings on it, he suddenly sensed a strong aura of danger. He put down the snow rabbit and cautiously looked around. He saw a level six wind-elemental leopard slowly emerge from behind a large tree. This leopard was agile, its fur a unique silver-gray color, dotted with black spots like twinkling stars in the night sky. Its eyes were like emeralds, radiating a cold and sharp light. The leopard was incredibly fast, disappearing from Lin Tian's sight in the blink of an eye.
Lin Tian's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly cast a fire shield to protect himself. Just then, the golden leopard attacked from the side, rushing towards Lin Tian like a gust of wind. Lin Tian only felt a strong gust of wind rush towards him, and he quickly dodged to the side.
Knowing he couldn't afford to be passively attacked, Lin Tian immediately cast a spell, unleashing a barrage of fireballs at the leopard. The leopard nimbly leaped, easily dodging the fireballs. Then, it accelerated again, circling Lin Tian rapidly, trying to find an opening.
Lin Tian focused his mind, maintaining his fire shield while simultaneously devising a countermeasure. He knew he had to seize an opening in the leopard's attack to deliver a fatal blow. Just as the leopard lunged at Lin Tian again, Lin Tian seized the opportunity and unleashed a barrage of fire arrows. Under Lin Tian's control, the fire arrows shot swiftly towards the leopard, sealing off its escape route and forcing it to dodge in only one direction. At the same time, he waved his magic wand, releasing a fire meteor that blasted towards the pre-selected location.
As expected, the leopard, which was dodging, crashed head-on into the flames. Struck by the powerful force, it let out a piercing scream. Its body was engulfed in flames, and after rolling a few times on the ground, it lay still.
Lin Tian looked at the fallen leopard, breathing heavily. He then took out a dagger from his storage ring and dismembered the leopard. After extracting the magic crystal core, Lin Tian awkwardly discovered that due to being hit head-on by the fire meteor, the leopard's most valuable asset—its fur—was charred and completely unusable. Lin Tian could only remove the leopard's limbs and put them in his storage ring. He then straightened his slightly disheveled magic robe. Worried that the commotion and the smell of blood might attract other magical beasts, Lin Tian quickly left and found a new spot to continue his unfinished barbecue feast.