Chapter 16: Rank 4 Demonic Wolf
Langtian’s body trembled, his chest tight with a suffocating mix of fear and worry. His heart pounded in his ears, as if trying to drown out the gruesome sight before him.
That monstrous Rank 4 Demonic Wolf...
Its jaws dripped with blood as it tore flesh from bone, devouring the carcass of another beast with sickening crunches.
Every part of Langtian screamed at him to run. His instincts surged in protest, urging him to flee. But he gritted his teeth and forced himself to breathe, activating the Tranquil Heart Breathing Technique.
He had to stay calm.
Demonic beasts can sense fear. It is in their nature. After all, they are born of corrupted Qi. They feed on chaos and negative emotion.
And right now, Langtian could feel the beast’s aura scraping against his spirit like claws across stone.
But beside him, Yue Ling showed not the slightest trace of fear.
She crouched in silence, posture steady, gaze fixed on the wolf like a hunter sizing up her prey. Her breathing was calm. Her heartbeat, steady.
She shifted slightly, preparing to stand.
Langtian reached out and grabbed her wrist, his grip tightening more than he meant it to.
"Are you sure about this?" he whispered, as quietly as he could.