Chapter 355: One day, you'll become as fierce as Second Brother!

The night was ink-black.

Outside Casting Star Town, a hundred-li stretch of barren plains.

A gale howled, whipping up sand and gravel from the ground.

A streak of crimson light in the sky plummeted like a meteor, slamming into the earth with a thunderous crash.

"Boom—!"

Whitey landed steadily atop a rocky highland.

All four paws on the ground, its snow-white fur billowing freely in the night wind.

Overtime hours had begun.

【"Listen up, all of you!"】

'Fireball' stood with hands on hips, face brimming with arrogance.

【"Tonight's first place is still mine. The rest of you only get to fight for second!"】

【"My 'Nine Yang Heaven-Burning Art' is already ravenous and can't wait any longer!"】

【"Same old rules—the west side is mine."】

【"Tonight on the west side, I won't let a single hair survive!"】

Hearing Xiao Huo's brazen declaration.

'Ice Spike' was also wearing a face full of defiance.

【"What a crude, vulgar creature."】

【"All day long it's just boom-boom-boom, making the whole place a smoky mess. Apart from being ear-splittingly loud, is there any aesthetic to speak of?"】

'Ice Spike' radiated a noble aura of extreme cold all around itself.

【"Tonight, this Young Lady will show you what true clearing efficiency looks like."】

【"Once the Extreme Cold Sword Prison opens, all things wither in silence."】

【"This is the highest nobility and elegance. First place belongs to none other than this Young Lady!"】

In a corner.

'Lightning Strike' slowly opened its eyes.

【"Hmph."】

【"Before the Heavenly Punishment, all are mere ants."】

【"The monsters on the east side—this King takes them all."】

Listening to the speeches of the three core heavyweights.

'Earth Shield' shrank into a corner and spoke up with a touch of sour envy.

【"Tch, all day long it's just kill-kill-kill, what's so great about that? Not an ounce of technical skill."】

'Earth Shield' turned its head and looked at the obedient, innocent-looking 'Wind Blade' beside it.

【"Fifth, don't pay them any mind—those brutes who only know violence."】

【"Let's go!"】

【"Tonight we're heading south. Second Brother will take you to continue comprehending the supreme truth of protecting Master!"】

'Wind Blade' immediately bobbed up and down, azure light flickering.

【"Okay, Second Brother!"】

【"Little Wind couldn't care less about first place. Little Wind only wants to protect Master!"】

But right after that.

'Wind Blade' seemed to remember something, and a touch of seriousness crept into its soft, sweet voice.

【"But Second Brother…"】

【"Master just gave special instructions."】

【"Master said that from now on we must prioritize comprehending single-target high-damage skills."】

【"Little Wind can't disobey Master."】

Hearing Fifth's reminder.

'Earth Shield' first froze for a moment, then gave a heavy dry cough.

【"Cough, cough!"】

【"Naturally!"】

【"Master's words are imperial decree!"】

Xiao Tu struck a profound, unfathomable mentor's pose.

【"What Second Brother means is—tonight we first get your wind-type single-target high-damage skill out! Complete Master's mission!"】

【"Once that's done, we'll sit down and carefully study how to better protect Master!"】

【"Grasp with both hands, both hands must be strong. Understand?"】

Hearing Second Brother's flawless plan.

'Wind Blade' nodded heavily in admiration.

【"Understood, Second Brother!"】

【"Second Brother really thinks of everything!"】

Just as the two brothers finished their discussion.

The 'Fireball' beside them let out a snort of contempt.

【"So much nonsense. This Seat heads off first!"】

Whoosh—!

【"Hehehehe, tremble, you ants!"】

Hearing Xiao Huo transformed into a towering pillar of fire and flew westward, laughing wildly.

Immediately after, Hearing Xiao Bing and Hearing Xiao Lei also refused to be outdone, turning into streams of ice-blue and purple light, racing toward the north and east.

Da Bai yawned.

It kicked up a gust with all four paws and chased after Hearing Xiao Huo.

It seemed to have understood clearly: following the temperamental older brother offered the brightest future.

At the original spot.

Only "Earth Dashing Technique" and "Wind Blade Technique" remained.

"Earth Dashing Technique" shook its body.

【"Let's go, little brother five. Let's not waste time—head south and hunt monsters."】

"Wind Blade Technique" nodded heavily.

【"Hmm!"】

……

South.

Storm Gorge.

This place was originally the gathering ground of the Level 55 monster "Storm Wolf."

Normally, wolf howls rose and fell continuously within the gorge, with hundreds or even thousands of Storm Wolves roaming here—extremely dangerous.

But now, the entire gorge was deathly silent.

Not even a single wolf howl could be heard.

Looking out across the landscape.

The entire gorge's ground had turned into swirling quicksand.

Along the edges of the quicksand, hundreds of thick, sharp rock spikes stood densely embedded.

On those rock spikes hung numerous torn remains of Storm Wolves.

Even the surrounding cliffs and precipices had cracked open with countless terrifying fissures.

Clearly.

This place had endured an extremely brutal one-sided massacre.

It had been thoroughly cleansed by Hearing Xiao Tu and Hearing Xiao Feng working together.

At the gorge's end.

On the edge of a towering cliff.

"Wind Blade Technique" gazed worshipfully at "Earth Dashing Technique" beside it.

【"Wow…"】

【"Second Brother, you're truly incredible!"】

【"I feel, Second Brother, you're the core damage dealer of our family!"】

Hearing this.

"Earth Dashing Technique" cleared its throat twice.

【"Cough, cough—keep it low-key, keep it low-key. Don't show off."】

"Wind Blade Technique" looked at "Earth Dashing Technique" with eager anticipation.

【"When will little Feng ever become as strong as Second Brother?"】

【"Little Feng wants to be this mighty too!"】

【"Then Master will surely look at little Feng with new eyes!"】

Hearing Xiao Tu listened to Hearing Xiao Feng's wild flattery.

The entire technique visibly swelled in size.

【"Cough, cough…"】

"Earth Dashing Technique" forcibly suppressed its inner ecstasy.

【"Little brother five."】

【"Don't envy your second brother. You're still young. The road ahead is long."】

"Earth Dashing Technique" adopted the posture of a seasoned elder and spoke with solemn gravity:

【"Back when I first followed Master…"】

【"I didn't know anything either—except how to put up an Earth Wall to tank damage. Nothing else."】

【"Do you know how Second Brother became strong?"】

Hearing Xiao Feng responded with enthusiastic support:

【"How did you become strong, Second Brother?"】

"Earth Dashing Technique" sighed, gazing up at the stars at a forty-five-degree angle.

【"Hard work!"】

【"You must understand: following Master means fighting only high-level battles!"】

【"As long as you endure enough punishment, your potential will be forced out!"】

【"Gradually, you'll realize: just taking hits isn't enough—you must learn to counterattack, learn how to kill the bastards who dare harm Master!"】

【"So, little brother five."】

"Earth Dashing Technique" looked at "Wind Blade Technique" with deep meaning.

【"As long as you work hard, think deeply, and reflect often, one day you'll become as fierce as Second Brother!"】

The 'Wind Blade Technique' slammed the bowl of chicken soup down with a fierce thrust.

【"Wuwuwu..."】

【"Second Brother, you are so inspiring!"】

【"Little Wind understands! Little Wind will work hard too! Striving to become a master like Second Brother as soon as possible!"】

Watching the 'Wind Blade Technique' in this state.

The 'Earth Escape Technique' also wore a look of satisfaction.

【"Alright, as long as you understand, keep a low profile, keep a low profile."】

The 'Earth Escape Technique' glanced around, looking at the empty canyon.

【"Enough, the monsters are cleared, we should attend to the real business now."】

The 'Earth Escape Technique's' tone turned stern as he urged:

【"The Master's mission is most important."】

【"Old Five, now recall that old man's single-target skill and see how to bring out the skill."】

【"Comprehend it well!"】

【"If you don't comprehend it today, who knows, even Second Brother might get scolded by the Master along with you!"】

Hearing these words.

The 'Wind Blade Technique' instantly became incredibly serious.

【"Yes! Second Brother!"】