63: Following

He still had a secret technique to enhance his strength?

Discovering Lin Xiu's Aura soar, Wang Ming's heart skipped a beat. Could he really be defeated by a new student?

He truly had no confidence.

From their initial exchange, Wang Ming had already sensed that this new student was exceptionally strong. He was purely relying on the suppression of his Dou Master-level Realm.

Before Wang Ming could ponder further, Lin Xiu had already charged forward.

"Ben Lei Palm!"

Lightning flashed in his palm, and thunder echoed through the forest as Lin Xiu struck at Wang Ming with his palm.

Electric arcs danced before his eyes, and a faint crackling sound could be heard.

At this moment, even though Wang Ming knew his opponent was a new student, he dared not be careless.

Whoosh!

Flames enveloped Wang Ming's arm as he met Lin Xiu's palm.

"Blazing Palm!"

Wang Ming unleashed his strongest Profound Rank Intermediate Dou Skills.

Boom!

Their palms met, and a powerful Qi burst forth, ruffling their hair and clothes, sending dust flying from the ground.

"He was holding back against me earlier?" Bai Shan's eyes became vacant, finding it hard to accept.

The instructor often praised his talent, saying he would definitely be among the top five in the Outer Academy in two years.

Within the academy, the only ones who could surpass him, besides Hu Jia, were Wu Hao, who had just enrolled this year.

How did another guy suddenly appear?

"This new student is amazing! He actually forced Senior Wang Ming to use Blazing Palm."

"He's only been enrolled for less than a month, right? Such terrifying improvement speed."

"Even the Wind Wolf Lion couldn't withstand Blazing Palm just now. The victor should be decided now."

Everyone watched the battle intently, and soon a figure emerged from the dust.

Lin Xiu did not linger and quickly departed.

As the dust dissipated, Wang Ming's figure was revealed. He looked somewhat disheveled, but most of the marks on his body were left by the Wind Wolf Lion earlier.

"Senior Wang, don't let him run!" Seeing Lin Xiu leave, Bai Shan immediately grew anxious.

He had never suffered such a great loss and absolutely could not let it go!

No one noticed that Wang Ming's right hand, covered by his sleeve, was constantly trembling.

How did such a Prodigy appear among this year's new students? He had never heard of him before.

With doubts in his heart, Wang Ming turned to look at the furious Bai Shan, "I can't go."

"Why?" Bai Shan was puzzled. He wanted Lin Xiu to kneel before him today.

"The Wind Wolf Lion isn't dead yet. If I go after him now, and the Wind Wolf Lion comes back, you all will be in great danger," Wang Ming explained.

Furthermore, he was confident he could take down that person, but he would certainly suffer significant injuries, which would delay his plans.

It was incredible that even using Blazing Palm just now didn't overwhelm him. He was still just a Fighter.

"The Wind Wolf Lion isn't dead?" Hearing that the second-tier Demonic Beast was still alive, these people dared not be careless. The Wind Wolf Lion was known for its speed and held grudges.

There had been rumors in the past of people being retaliated against by Wind Wolf Lions.

A senior student pursued a Wind Wolf Lion unsuccessfully. Three months after returning to the academy, he entered the forest and was ambushed and severely injured by the Wind Wolf Lion.

At that time, if that senior student had been alone, he would probably have been killed by the Wind Wolf Lion.

Wang Ming glanced at everyone, his gaze falling on Bai Shan, "What's that person's name?"

"Lin Xiu," Bai Shan replied.

The next second, Wang Ming's voice suddenly rose, "He's Lin Xiu? Why didn't you say so earlier?"

He seemed very excited, which made everyone feel very strange.

"Senior Wang, what's wrong?" Bai Shan was stunned.

"You all know Captain Xiu Yan, right?" Wang Ming let out a heavy breath, "Some time ago, Captain Xiu Yan suffered minor injuries. Do you know who injured him?"

"Could it be Lin Xiu?" Bai Shan asked cautiously.

Wang Ming nodded, "If I had known it was him, I wouldn't have made a move just now."

"Senior Wang, even you are not his match?" someone asked.

"That's not it," Wang Ming glared at that person, "If I wanted to take him down, I'd still have a chance, but I might get injured, which would delay your matter."

He looked at Bai Shan, "If you're willing to give up on that matter you mentioned, I can take you all to chase him."

"Forget it, I'll have a chance to teach Lin Xiu a lesson at the academy later." Hearing that they would have to abandon the matter with Du Chaoping, Bai Shan felt it wasn't worth it.

"Mm," Wang Ming nodded.

The group changed locations to rest, then headed towards Dongmu Forest...

"Why didn't they chase me?" Stopping by a tree, Lin Xiu looked back, frowning.

After elevating his Realm to Nine-Star Dou Zhe, he exchanged a palm strike with Wang Ming.

He immediately understood that he could defeat Wang Ming, but his Dou Qi would be nearly depleted, and there were other people around at the time.

Once his Dou Qi was exhausted, he would be at their mercy.

Thus, Lin Xiu decided to fish. As long as Wang Ming dared to pursue him, he would have a chance to defeat them one by one.

"Since they're not coming, I'll go back," a thought flashed through Lin Xiu's mind.

After a berserk state, there would be a brief period of weakness. He needed to get through this period first.

Suddenly, he heard the sound of branches being snapped, accompanied by dripping water.

A soaking wet Demonic Beast emerged from the shadows of the trees.

"Wind Wolf Lion?"

His pupils slightly constricted, Lin Xiu's heart tightened, "Wait, it's injured."

The Wind Wolf Lion's right hind leg walked very awkwardly, and its wet fur had several burn marks.

"It's targeting me." Noticing its gaze constantly following him, Lin Xiu's mind raced, and he actively moved to meet it.

The Wind Wolf Lion lowered its body and pounced forward.

"If you had appeared any later, I would have run." Lin Xiu's berserk state had not yet dissipated, and his strength remained at Nine-Star Dou Zhe.

Dodging the attack, Lin Xiu struck the Wind Wolf Lion with a palm. Thunderous Dou Qi erupted, sending electric flashes everywhere.

The Wind Wolf Lion, covered in water droplets, immediately trembled upon contact with the lightning-attributed Dou Qi, stiffening for an instant.

"Good opportunity!"

Lin Xiu drew his sword and slashed. The Wind Wolf Lion recovered its senses, trying to react, but the sword's blade had already landed on its neck.

Swish!

Blood splattered, and a wolf's head fell to the ground.

"I can't stay long. The Wind Wolf Lion is highly valuable, and it's definitely injured by someone in this state."

With another swing of his sword, Lin Xiu split open the wolf's head, stirred inside, and extracted a Demonic Core.

His internal Dou Qi was contracting, and a sense of weakness arose.

This was a sign that the berserk state was about to end, so Lin Xiu quickly departed.

Not long after he left, Demonic Beasts, drawn by the scent of blood, arrived one after another, gnawing on the Wind Wolf Lion's corpse...

A day later.

"Dongmu Forest? What are they doing here?"

In a shadow, Lin Xiu looked at the several people in front, who were Bai Shan, Wang Ming, and the others.

After recovering his state, he had followed them all the way.

Initially, Lin Xiu saw their defensive posture and thought he had been discovered, but then he realized they were indeed on guard, but not against him.

As he hadn't found a suitable opportunity, Lin Xiu hadn't made a move, but he hadn't given up either. He occasionally fought Demonic Beasts, then returned to stake out a spot dozens of meters away from them.

It was a win-win, both Cultivating and seeking revenge.

On the other side.

Bai Shan and the others looked ahead. At the end of the forest was a mountain peak about fifty to sixty meters high.

"Du Chaoping and his group are up there now. If we go up now, we should be able to ambush them," Bai Shan turned and said.

Wang Ming looked directly at the mountain peak, "Then let's go up the mountain. I heard Du Chaoping's strength has improved, but he's still not my match."