At high noon, the wooden walls of Black Wind Camp cast short shadows under the sunlight.

The camp was lazy; most of the combatants were out hunting, leaving only the old, the weak, and a few lackeys responsible for patrolling.

Cooking smoke rose from the kitchen shed, and the bland aroma of stewed meat drifted through the air.

As Lin Feng and the other five passed through the half-open main gate, the two lackeys guarding it only gave them a lazy glance before continuing to doze against the wall.

"Go straight to the small building," Zhao Hu lowered his voice, his pace never faltering.

The six of them crossed the open ground in the center of the camp. A few camp members repairing tools looked up at them and then lowered their heads again; it was perfectly normal for Scarface's team to return to turn in a mission.

The two-story small building was right before them.

The two guards at the door saw Zhao Hu and nodded. One of them pushed the door open: "The Boss is waiting for your report."

Inside the hall, the light was dim.

On a high platform, the Bald Boss sat in a chair covered with bear skin, one hand propping up his chin, listening to Hei Zhua whisper something.

Xi She stood on the other side, using a small knife to trim his nails.

Just as Lin Feng expected, the other four Level 7 thugs were absent; only the Boss, Hei Zhua, and Xi She were in the hall.

Perfect.

The trio's gazes simultaneously turned toward the six people entering the door.

"Boss," Zhao Hu stepped forward and bowed slightly, "We're back."

"Mm," the Bald Boss grunted through his nose, his one eye sweeping over the team. It lingered on Lin Feng for a moment, seemingly surprised that this "newbie" had actually returned unscathed.

"How was the investigation deep within the Stone Forest? Is the map drawn?"

"Reporting to Boss, the situation is a bit complicated," Zhao Hu began his narrative according to the plan. "On the western edge of the Stone Forest, we discovered the entrance to an ancient tomb..."

He spoke at a steady pace, describing the Skeleton Soldiers outside the tomb and the Skeleton Centurion elite monster they encountered after venturing deeper.

He emphasized its powerful strength and its ability to summon skeletons, appropriately showing lingering fear and the regret of "being unable to stand against it."

"...We barely managed to retreat and didn't dare go deep into the main burial chamber. That Centurion was too powerful; even with our combined strength, we couldn't harm it in the slightest. We almost died in there."

Zhao Hu concluded, his tone carrying a well-timed trace of fear and a hint of frustration.

"Oh? A Skeleton Centurion?" The Bald Boss's one eye lit up, and he leaned forward slightly. "Are you sure it's an elite monster?"

"It is definitely an elite monster, without a doubt," Zhao Hu answered firmly.

"Hahaha! Good!" The Bald Boss slapped his thigh hard, the flesh on his face trembling as he revealed a greedy smile. "This is like someone handing me a pillow just as I'm getting sleepy!"

"I was just worrying about not finding an opportunity for a breakthrough, and now an elite monster delivers itself to my door! Scarface, you've done a great service this time!"

Xi She stopped trimming his nails and smiled sinisterly, "Boss, it looks like we need to organize our men as soon as possible to go meet that Centurion. A Class Change Book... is a good thing."

At the very moment when the Boss's mind was completely captivated by the "Class Change Book" and the attention of Xi She and Hei Zhua was focused on Zhao Hu's report—the moment their guard was at its lowest!

Zhao Hu coughed.

That was their signal to act.

Lin Feng's eyes, which had been downcast, suddenly snapped open, flashing with sharp brilliance!

As if he had calculated everything long ago, the moment the sound of Zhao Hu's cough left his mouth, his body shot out like a fully drawn bow!

The Wildfire Spear behind him was in his hand before anyone knew it. The animal skins wrapped around it shattered inch by inch, and the dark red shaft let out a shrill whistle as it pierced straight toward the Bald Boss's throat!

"Arrogant brat!" The Bald Boss was a veteran of a hundred battles after all. Though surprised, he did not panic; a flash of fury and disbelief crossed his one eye, and his reaction was incredibly fast!

He leaned back sharply while his right hand grabbed the bone-crushing greatsword leaning against the table, swinging it upward to parry!

Clang—!"

A deafening clash of metal echoed through the hall!

The spear tip and the blade collided violently, sending sparks flying everywhere!

The Bald Boss felt a massive force travel from the blade, numbing his arm. The wooden chair beneath him shattered with a "crack"!

He used the momentum to roll backward, clumsily shedding the force, his heart filled with horror: How could this kid's strength be so high?

This was definitely not the strength a Level 5 Awakened should have!

Lin Feng failed to finish him with one strike but did not hesitate, following him like a shadow! The Wildfire Spear unfolded, shadows of the spear overlapping and completely enveloping the Boss!

With 12 points of Strength combined with the Wildfire Spear's 25 Attack Power, his total Attack Power reached 85 points.

Every thrust contained the power to shatter stone! In his haste, the Boss could only wave his bone-crushing greatsword to barely parry, being beaten back repeatedly, his situation becoming perilous!

Almost at the same time Lin Feng made his move, Zhao Hu's long saber unsheathed, carrying an indomitable momentum as it slashed toward Hei Zhua, who was trying to pounce on Lin Feng!

"Your opponent is me!" Zhao Hu roared. After the bonus from "Generals Majesty," his Strength reached 9.9. His saber's momentum was heavy and ruthless, forcing Hei Zhua to turn back and deal with him.

Hei Zhua's figure was like a phantom, his twin claws flying and leaving trails of eerie green afterimages as he tangled with Zhao Hu, neither side gaining the upper hand for the moment.

"Surround him!" Tie Dun bellowed, charging toward Xi She like a human tank, his weathered shield slamming forward!

Jian Yan had already slipped into a corner of the hall. His bowstring twanged repeatedly as armor-piercing arrows accurately shot toward Xi She's vital points, sealing off his movements!

Shadow Snake, like a real venomous serpent, appeared silently behind Xi She's flank, her twin blades aiming straight for his waist and ribs!

Xi She was both shocked and enraged. He hadn't expected Scarface's team to dare rebel, and he certainly hadn't expected their cooperation to be so seamless and their offensive so fierce!

He retreated rapidly while flicking both hands, sending several fine, cold glints toward Tie Dun, who was in the lead, and Jian Yan, the biggest threat!

"Watch out for poison needles!" Tie Dun raised his shield to block, the sound of clinking never-ending.

Jian Yan dodged, but his movement was ultimately a fraction slow.

Xi She seized this fleeting opportunity, a soft sword sliding from his sleeve. The sword light was like a viper's tongue, stabbing straight for a gap in Tie Dun's shield!

"Roar!" Tie Dun neither dodged nor avoided it, taking the sword strike with his shoulder while his iron hammer smashed down with the force of Mount Tai! Shadow Snake's twin blades also arrived!

Three against one! Xi She instantly fell into a bitter struggle. Although he was treacherous with poison and agile in movement, under Tie Dun's frontal pressure,

Jian Yan's ranged harassment, and Shadow Snake's lethal ambushes, he was soon overwhelmed, several wounds appearing on his body in an instant.

The hall was suddenly a mess, filled with the constant sounds of clashing weapons, roars, and screams.

The guards outside heard the commotion and rushed in, but their eyes were blinded by medicinal powder Uncle Wu carried, temporarily blocking them outside.

The core of the battle remained the duel between Lin Feng and the Bald Boss!

"Die for me!" The Bald Boss was filled with shock and fury, completely exploding!

The strength of a Level 10 Awakened was fully displayed. The bone-crushing greatsword danced wildly, the wind from the blade whistling. The tables and chairs in the hall were caught in the blade energy and shattered one after another!

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However, Lin Feng's Agility was as high as 10.5 points, and his movements were far more flexible than the Boss had estimated!

He utilized the length and speed advantages of the Wildfire Spear to their limit!

The spear moved like a dragon—tapping, piercing, thrusting, and sweeping. The moves were simple and ruthless, specifically targeting the areas the Boss was forced to defend!

A general's combat instincts allowed him to always predict the Boss's moves, dodging or parrying in advance.

Pfft!"

A soft sound! The Wildfire Spear caught a tiny flaw in the Boss's defense. The spear tip brushed past the edge of the bone-crushing greatsword and sliced a deep, bone-deep gash on his left arm!

-68!

The Boss groaned in pain, his health dropping significantly! The horror in his eyes could no longer be hidden! This kid's attack power was ridiculously high, and his speed was even more eerily fast!

"Flaw!" Lin Feng's eyes were cold, and he did not let up! The Wildfire Spear seemed to merge with him, each thrust faster than the last, the dark red spear shadows almost swallowing the Boss!

The Boss parried clumsily. The armor-piercing effect on the bone-crushing greatsword triggered occasionally, managing to slightly penetrate Lin Feng's defense and deal dozens of points of damage. But compared to Lin Feng's high health of 175 points, he could barely hold on!

On the other side, the battle between Zhao Hu and Hei Zhua had also reached a fever pitch.

Zhao Hu was using a completely suicidal fighting style, trading wounds for wounds, stubbornly entangling Hei Zhua to prevent him from having any chance to support the Boss.

Hei Zhua was both anxious and enraged. His claw blades several times nearly slit Zhao Hu's throat, only for Zhao Hu to narrowly avoid them with his rich experience.

"Time's up!" Lin Feng counted silently in his heart, the killing intent in his eyes surging!

He feigned a flaw, inducing the Boss to strike with a full-power slash!

Just as the blade was about to hit his body, Lin Feng's figure twisted eerily, avoiding it by a hair's breadth. The Wildfire Spear, like a poisonous dragon emerging from its hole, followed an incredible angle and pierced straight into the Boss's chest, which was wide open due to his exertion!

Pshhh—!"

The spear tip penetrated that green leather armor without any resistance, piercing through the Bald Boss's heart!

-68!

Health dropped to 50%, and the fatal heart-piercing injury took effect!

The Boss's forward momentum came to a sudden halt. His one eye bulged, looking in disbelief at the long spear embedded in his chest, then at Lin Feng, whose eyes were cold before him.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but only blood poured out.

"Heh... heh..." The bone-crushing greatsword in his hand fell to the floor with a "clang," and his massive body crashed down!

The leader of Black Wind Camp was dead!

"Boss!" Hei Zhua and Xi She simultaneously let out enraged roars!

Their leader had died in battle, and their hearts were shaken! In a moment of distraction, Hei Zhua was slashed on the shoulder by Zhao Hu, the wound deep enough to see bone!

Xi She was even more unfortunate, as Shadow Snake seized the opportunity to plunge a blade into his lower abdomen!

The defeat was like a mountain collapsing!

Zhao Hu took the opportunity to attack fiercely, shouting loudly: "The Baldy is dead! Surrender and you shall not be killed!"

The guards outside heard the shout and saw the Boss on the ground. They were instantly thrown into chaos; some wanted to rush in, while others began to hesitate and watch.

Lin Feng pulled out the Wildfire Spear and stood proudly in the center of the hall, the tip of the spear dripping with blood.

His cold gaze swept over the stubbornly resisting Hei Zhua and Xi She, as well as the panicked bandits outside. He gathered his strength and his voice spread throughout the entire camp:

"The Baldy has been executed! From this day forward, Black Wind Camp will be taken over by me, Lin Feng!

Those who follow me shall live; those who oppose me shall die!"

His voice was like thunder, echoing through the deathly silent camp, carrying unquestionable authority and powerful confidence.