First Battle in the Wilderness, Future Plans

Chapter 28 First Battle in the Wilderness, Future Plans

The howls of wolves and the roars of beasts filled the air, but Ling Tianyu and his group did not encounter any demons along the way.

"Our military mages patrol the area near Anjie to ensure they don't attack the defenses and endanger the city's safety," Uncle Li explained to the group as he led the way.

The demons here have been mostly wiped out, and the remaining ones are easy to deal with.

Uncle Li held a paper map in his hand and led the group to the location where demons were said to roam, several kilometers away, following the route.

With their four-person squad, as long as they don't encounter a horde of demons led by a general-level demon, they should have no problem escaping unscathed.

Perhaps due to the awakening of his plant-type abilities, Ling Tianyu felt a sense of closeness to every tree and blade of grass around him. In this environment, every plant in the forest seemed to become his eyes and ears, perceiving the surrounding environment.

Whoosh!

The sound of rustling leaves came from the woods, barely perceptible. Apart from Ling Tianyu, only Uncle Li noticed the unusual situation.

Ling Tianyu keenly sensed a huge creature lurking in the grass; the sound he had just heard was its breathing.

"Vine Chase!"

A blue light emanated from Ling Tianyu's hand, and the seven stars connected, activating plant-based stardust.

"Swish, swish, swish!"

A faint green light scattered across the soil surface, and several snake-like demonic vines shot out from beside Ling Tianyu, suddenly burying themselves in the ground and lurking before the unknown demon.

Uncle Li looked surprised, while the others felt confused until Ling Tianyu's demonic vines wrapped around the demons, creating a huge commotion that made them realize what was happening.

"There's a demonic wolf here!" Luo Bin's hands didn't slow down at all, and he sent out a [Firebite - Bone Burning] attack.

If it weren't for the fact that this was the wilderness and the explosion of fire magic would attract nearby demons, Luo Bin wouldn't have been so gentle in his attack.

"Sizzle!"

This one-eyed wolf was quite pitiful. It was just resting peacefully in the grass when it was suddenly attacked by vines that sprang from the ground, and then it got itself into trouble.

"Hehehe!" The one-eyed demon wolf roared in fury, quickly finding the magician who had attacked it. Overwhelmed by its own bloodlust, it broke free from the magic vines that bound it, ignoring the raging flames burning on its body, and charged towards Ling Tianyu and the others with an impact force no less than that of a car hitting them head-on.

"Water Defense - Circulation!"

Zhang Li remained unusually calm, as if what was rushing towards her was not a ferocious one-eyed wolf, but an adorable little teddy bear.

A flash of azure light appeared, and the water belt floated in front of the four. The seemingly thin and fragile water shield displayed extraordinary resilience. The one-eyed wolf's fierce claws tore through the water belt, but only created a crack. Moreover, under the water belt's [Endless Life] effect, the crack healed in less than a second.

The first level of [Water Defense], "Dissolve," is a simple water defense that can only protect one side, which is quite limited. The second level can protect the whole body with no blind spots. The third level can self-heal, which not only makes it even more resilient but also allows it to heal itself from cracks caused by attacks.

"Vines grow!"

Taking advantage of the moment when the water shield blocked the demonic wolf, Ling Tianyu paused to adjust his breathing, then released another demonic vine, manipulating it to strike the demonic wolf's vulnerable spot. The hardness of Ling Tianyu's demonic vine was undeniable, comparable to steel; this strike felt like a thousand-pound sledgehammer hitting the wolf.

Amidst its wailing cries, the one-eyed wolf was attacked, its waist severely injured and bent into a terrifying arc.

A glint of light flashed in Li Shi's eyes. The layman sees the spectacle, the expert sees the essence. He had witnessed the power of low-level plant magic before, but it was clear that it paled in comparison to the magic before him. He'd struck gold this time!

"Sizzle & Burst!"

Without hesitation, Luo Bin delivered the final blow to the demon wolf. The flames dissipated, leaving only the charred corpse of the demon wolf.

A faint glow floated into the small Qilin pendant. Ling Tianyu looked around and saw that the three people's expressions were normal, so it seemed that they could not see the demon's soul.

After dealing with the demonic wolf, the three breathed a sigh of relief. After collecting the exotic bones and other valuable items, they left the battlefield without delay.

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"You're amazing, young man! With such quick reflexes, you must have killed quite a few demons!" Luo Bin praised without hesitation, giving a thumbs up.

"Not bad!" Although Li Shi was stern, he didn't hold back his praise. "Your skills are definitely enough to survive in the wild. So, how about it? Interested in joining our military? I guarantee you'll live a life of luxury!"

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Everyone was speechless. Who was it that was just criticizing Yutian for not being strong enough? And now they've changed their tune so quickly, starting to try and win him over in the blink of an eye?

However, none of them were surprised. A beginner-level awakened white magic means that his talent is definitely not bad. The battle just now also showed that his mental quality and proficiency in casting magic are extremely excellent. Judging from his voice, he should not be very old. He is definitely a rough gem waiting to be polished!

"Young man, don't listen to this guy. There are too many rules and regulations in the military. The Hunter Alliance is much more free and you can go wherever you want! The Hunter Alliance is the best place for you!" Luo Bin couldn't stand by and watch a genius like Ling Tianyu be poached by the military, so he quickly spoke up to dissuade him.

"Are you disrespecting me?!" Uncle Li roared in anger.

The two argued for a while, but the matter ended there. Ling Tianyu never revealed his whereabouts until the very end.

In fact, he already had the answer in his heart. Although joining the army would allow him to enjoy the country's training, as long as he dared to fight and worked hard to cultivate, he would eventually obtain excellent resources and rise steadily in his career, similar to Zhang Xiaohou in the original work, whose cultivation progress was no weaker than Mo Fan, who had the protagonist's halo.

But as Luo Bin said, the military's rules and regulations are too restrictive, with obedience to orders being the primary duty. The higher the rank, the more frightening it becomes. Moreover, there are no shortage of scum and degenerates in the military. Ling Tianyu's personality is definitely not suitable for the military. In this sense, Zhang Xiaohou's simple and honest personality is particularly well-suited to military life.

Moreover, as he reached the later stages, Ling Tianyu was certain that he would have to confront the dark side of this world, such as the Holy City and Su Lu of the Asian Magic Association. If he were a military mage, would he represent an individual or a state apparatus?

The internationally accepted rule is that countries should never interfere in conflicts between organizations and individuals; violators will face joint resistance and oppression from all countries.

In the later stages of the war against the Holy City, Mo Fan preferred to bear the consequences of defeat rather than allow Zhang Xiaohou, a high-ranking military officer, to intervene in the battle. This is the essence of his decision.

Therefore, despite the fact that both of Ling Tianyu's parents are military mages, he has no intention of joining the army. The profession of hunter mage is the most suitable for him!

(End of this chapter)