"Bang!"

The demon wolf crashed into a large tree, letting out a painful howl.

"Awooo!"

Its eyes blood-red, the demon wolf quickly steadied itself and charged at Li Xuancang with a roar.

"5-Man Leader, be careful."

Zhou Xing and the others felt their hearts race, sweating for Li Xuancang.

The demon wolf, enraged, raised its bone spines and leaped at Li Xuancang once more.

It opened its maw, fangs bared, vicious and ruthless.

Li Xuancang moved with agility, easily dodging all its attacks.

His spear rose and fell, each strike fierce, targeting the demon wolf's eyes, wounds, and vulnerable underbelly.

He was transforming every day, not just in strength but in all aspects, his speed surpassing even that of the demon wolf.

"Poof!"

The spear tip pierced, the shaft slammed down.

After a fierce battle, the demon wolf was covered in wounds, its blood and energy draining rapidly, its ferocity greatly diminished.

Yet the demon beast's vitality was abundant; despite many injuries, it was not greatly affected.

"Bang!"

Li Xuancang exposed a flaw, and the demon wolf seized the opportunity, its powerful paw striking his chest, sending him flying five or six meters away.

"Poof!"

Li Xuancang hit the ground heavily, a mouthful of blood spattering out.

He looked down at the claw marks on his chest, flesh mangled, blood flowing continuously, a sharp pain coursing through him.

Fortunately, his body had strengthened considerably during this time; though the wound looked terrifying, it hadn't reached the bone, and he still had the strength to fight.

"5-Man Leader!"

Li Xuancang was knocked away, and the battle situation took a sudden downturn, causing Zhou Xing and the others to turn pale with shock.

"Kill!"

Seeing the demon wolf about to press its advantage, Zhou Xing and the five others roared in unison, charging at the demon wolf.

They knew very well that if Li Xuancang fell, they would all die here.

Even for their own sake, they couldn't retreat; they had to fight desperately.

"Awooo!"

The five rushed in quickly, preventing the demon wolf from delivering a fatal blow to Li Xuancang, thoroughly enraging it, and it turned to attack the five.

Li Xuancang seized the chance to catch his breath, quickly getting up to rejoin the battle.

Without him holding the demon wolf at bay, the five would soon be slaughtered by it.

"Bang!"

"Clang!"

"Poof!"

"……"

Six men and one wolf engaged in a life-and-death struggle.

Li Xuancang's injuries continued to worsen, gradually becoming overwhelming.

Zhou Xing and the others also bore numerous wounds, some still bleeding profusely.

This was with Li Xuancang fully restraining the demon wolf; otherwise, the five wouldn't have lasted this long.

"Awooo!"

The demon wolf let out a howl.

After a prolonged fight, it was also suffering, covered in wounds, its speed and strength greatly reduced.

"It can't hold on anymore, everyone, keep it up."

Seeing the demon wolf's fatigue, the group was overjoyed, their eyes no longer filled with fear but with naked greed.

If they could slay a demon beast, it would be a great achievement, earning them rich rewards.

Zhou Xing and the others continued their relentless assault, while Li Xuancang withdrew some of his strength, searching for the demon wolf's weaknesses.

After battling for a while longer, Li Xuancang seized an opportunity.

"Boom!"

The spear, charged with power, thrust forward, his figure darting out, precisely piercing the demon wolf's brow.

"Poof!"

The spear penetrated the demon wolf's brow, delivering a fatal blow.

"Awooo!"

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The demon wolf thrashed wildly, and Li Xuancang, holding onto the spear, was flung around, his wounds worsening.

"Quick, attack!"

Seeing this, the others knew it was a heaven-sent opportunity and rushed forward, frantically attacking the demon wolf.

"Bang!"

After struggling for a moment, the massive demon body convulsed violently a few times before crashing to the ground, life extinguished.

"Huff, huff, huff..."

Exhausted, their bodies soaked in sweat and blood, they collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath.

Once Li Xuancang regained some strength, he ignored his injuries and commanded, "The scent of blood will attract other demons and monsters; we must leave quickly."

Hearing this, the group hurriedly got up, dragging their weary bodies, carrying the demon wolf's corpse as they swiftly departed.

The setting sun was like blood, the cold wind howling, making the camp's flags flutter noisily.

Several heavy-footed figures slowly approached the camp.

At the forefront, one man's iron armor was stained with blood, his clothes torn in several places, flesh exposed, covered in dust and dried blood.

Behind him, five subordinates were in a sorry state.

Their clothes were tattered, their steps unsteady, some with arms bandaged, others with head wounds, all pale-faced and breathing heavily, clearly exhausted.

The sentry at the gate spotted them, his pupils contracting sharply, nearly losing grip of his spear, his mouth agape, filled with disbelief.

No one paid attention to their injuries and fatigue; all eyes were locked onto the massive shadow they carried on their shoulders.

"What... what is that?"

"A Blackspine Demon Wolf, the one that often attacks the army in Rubble Valley."

"This patrol squad actually hunted down an adult demon wolf? How is that possible?"

"……"

Exclamations rang out one after another, quickly alerting others.

Soldiers who had been scattered about, camp laborers doing laundry, and resting wounded soldiers all turned their heads.

They rushed to the camp wall and gate, eyes fixed on the six approaching figures.

The Blackspine Demon Wolf was notorious, with thick skin and fierce nature.

In the past, to hunt one down, at least a Ten-Man Commander leading a dozen elite soldiers was needed, and even then, casualties were inevitable before it could be slain.

Yet this squad, a mere six men, five ordinary veterans, led by a newly promoted 5-Man Leader who had just climbed up from being a conscript, managed to carry back the corpse of an adult demon wolf, leaving everyone utterly shocked.

"Make way."

The crowd hurriedly cleared a path, allowing Li Xuancang and his group to pass smoothly.

Feeling the shocked and envious gazes of others, Zhou Xing and the others instinctively straightened their backs, their exhaustion swept away, thoroughly enjoying the attention.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, they headed to the Quartermaster Office to hand over the demon wolf's corpse and register their achievement.

The news spread rapidly, and within moments, the camp was abuzz with the news that a patrol squad had slain a Blackspine Demon Wolf, causing quite a stir.