Chapter 42: The Unicorn Boar

“Luofeng, this is your first battle. Don’t be careless. These beasts are far more savage and wild than those raised within the military zones,” Chen Gu earnestly warned. Luofeng smiled, sensing the concern from Brother Chen. Among the current members of the Hammer Squad, the ones closest to him were undoubtedly Chen Gu and Zhang Ke, both residing in the same Mingyue residential compound.

As for the squad leader, Gao Feng, and the Wei brothers…

They had never met before, and as a rookie, it wouldn’t be easy for Luofeng to earn their recognition.

“Good luck, Luofeng. Your current speed and neural response time have just reached the physical qualification threshold for ‘Advanced Warrior Level.’ Your strength is also close to that of an Advanced Warrior. You should have no problem dealing with this unicorn boar,” Iron Spear Zhang Ke added, rarely offering encouragement.

The other three—squad leader Gao Feng and the Wei brothers—watched Luofeng silently.

“Hmph!”

Luofeng drew his Blood Shadow Blade, holding the shield in his left hand and the blade in his right, smiling slightly. “Captain, Brother Chen, watch me bring back the horn of this unicorn boar,” he said, swiftly advancing toward the beast.

As Luofeng moved forward, the others watched.

“Captain, making Luofeng face a unicorn boar nearly at F-level for his first battle—don’t you think it’s a bit too demanding?” Chen Gu couldn’t help but voice his concern. “Although the Hammer Squad should test Luofeng, we should do it step by step. Starting with a G-level beast would be better.”

“Yeah, we shouldn’t rush things,” Zhang Ke added.

“The captain’s decision is fine,” Wei Tie, the elder of the Wei brothers, stated firmly. “Luofeng’s physical condition isn’t inferior to that of the beast. Although the challenge is high, enduring some hardship, he should still be able to win.”

“This is his first time entering the wilderness,” Zhang Ke said with some dissatisfaction.

“What difference does it make being his first time? I don’t want him to become a burden to us. Otherwise, how can we dare to hunt powerful Commander-level beasts with a rookie tagging along?” Wei Qing added with a frown.

At this moment—

Among the five veteran members of the Hammer Squad, Chen Gu and Zhang Ke clearly supported Luofeng, while the Wei brothers looked at him with doubt.

“Enough,” Gao Feng said.

The four fell silent.

“Just watch. Let’s talk after we see how Luofeng fares against the unicorn boar,” Gao Feng said expressionlessly.

…

Luofeng darted forward like a nimble panther, quickly reaching the overturned car on the highway behind which he crouched, observing the unicorn boar ahead. The beast’s black fur resembled countless steel spikes, and its deep gray horn resembled a sharp blade.

Under the fading light of the evening sun, the horn reflected a chilling gleam.

If the Iron-Haired Wild Boar from his martial artist practical exam had resembled a heavy-duty Humvee—brutal and fierce—then this unicorn boar was a combination of agility and ferocity.

“This is my first battle. I must make it impressive.”

“I was able to join the Hammer Squad thanks to Director Zhuge’s recommendation, but more importantly, with the help of Brother Chen and Brother Zhang,” Luofeng thought. He understood clearly that it was difficult for a rookie to join an elite Commander-level squad. The squad leader, Gao Feng, and the Wei brothers were obviously skeptical of him. He had to prove himself through battle!

Luofeng fixed his gaze on the unicorn boar searching for prey ahead.

The H, G, and F levels corresponded to Low, Mid, and High Rank Beastsoldiers respectively. Clearly, this unicorn boar was close to F-level.

“Grrr~~Grrr~~”

The unicorn boar roared, its murderous eyes scanning the surroundings.

“It’s spotted me,” Luofeng’s heart raced, but he felt excitement instead.

“Boom~~” The unicorn boar suddenly charged forward like a speeding tank, directly ramming into the old car behind which Luofeng had taken cover. Like a nimble monkey, Luofeng swiftly dodged. With a thunderous crash, the car was flung into the air, rolling several times along the highway. Decades of exposure to wind and sun had weakened the car body, which now split apart, wheels rolling away for a while before finally coming to rest.

As Luofeng dodged, he immediately rushed toward the unicorn boar.

“Beast, die!” Luofeng roared.

Like a bolt of lightning, he shot toward the unicorn boar. His Blood Shadow Blade instantly slashed through the air, aiming for the beast’s neck. The unicorn boar, having just smashed the car, seemed momentarily unable to turn, but as Luofeng approached—

Whoosh!

A black shadow slashed toward Luofeng’s head.

“So fast!” Startled, Luofeng barely twisted his body in time. The shadow was the unicorn boar’s whip-like tail.

“Thud!” “Thud!”

After lashing its tail, the unicorn boar’s agility surged. It lunged at Luofeng, its thick iron hoof and sharp horn charging straight toward him.

“Damn, this unicorn boar is too fast!” Luofeng immediately took a step back, raising his shield.

“Bang!”

The shield collided violently with the unicorn boar’s hoof. Using the rebound force, Luofeng swiftly flipped backward, rolling on the ground to dissipate the impact. The unicorn boar charged rapidly after him. Luofeng stepped onto the body of a ruined truck, then quickly shifted behind it for cover.

The truck blocked the unicorn boar’s charge.

…

Watching from a distance, the five members of the Hammer Squad nodded slightly.

“Captain, Luofeng’s reaction was pretty good, right?” Chen Gu smiled.

Gao Feng nodded with a smile: “Indeed. I thought he’d take some hits in his first encounter with the unicorn boar. But his reflexes were quick, and his fundamentals are solid. His use of the shield to absorb impact was very skillful, his movements smooth as flowing water. To endure the unicorn boar’s attack without injury—good!”

Even the perpetually stern Wei brothers slightly relaxed their icy expressions.

“Wei Tie, Wei Qing, what do you think of Luofeng?” Zhang Ke also smiled.

“This battle isn’t over yet. It’s too early to say anything,” Wei Tie replied coldly.

The five members of the Hammer Squad continued watching Luofeng’s battle with the unicorn boar.

…

Luofeng focused intensely, thinking: “This unicorn boar is cunning. It pretended to be weak at first, then suddenly attacked with its tail, followed by its hooves and horn. Adding that final charge… It’s a series of moves. Fortunately, I’ve been practicing the Nine Thunder Blades recently, which has improved my control over my strength!”

If not for a month of training in the Nine Thunder Blades,

Luofeng might have had to use his mental energy to avoid injury during the unicorn boar’s initial assault.

“Grrr~~” The unicorn boar roared, not foolishly charging the truck but leaping over it to rush toward Luofeng.

“Beast, this time, you’re finished!”

Luofeng suddenly kicked a broken tire beside him. The tire flew like a projectile from a catapult, striking the unicorn boar. The beast didn’t slow down, merely lowering its head slightly. Its sharp horn sliced the tire in half, sending it flying aside.

Luofeng, having kicked the tire, immediately charged toward the unicorn boar.

“Grrr~~” At the same time the unicorn boar smashed the tire, it turned its head, aiming its horn at Luofeng.

“Die!”

At that moment, Luofeng’s body twisted like a butterfly, elegantly dodging the horn. As he rotated, he used the momentum to slash with his Blood Shadow Blade! The blade’s arc accelerated rapidly!

“Whoosh!”

Lightning fast, the spinning slash struck the unicorn boar’s neck. Thud! Luofeng clearly felt the hardness of the boar’s fur and the toughness of its hide. Indeed, it was tough enough to resist ordinary bullets.

Red blood seeped out. Luofeng’s slash had only cut about five centimeters into the unicorn boar’s neck before it stopped.

“Roar~~” The unicorn boar screamed furiously, turning its head to charge at Luofeng wildly.

The wounded unicorn boar became even more frenzied!

…

“What!”

“What an agile technique!”

The Wei brothers’ faces showed shock.

“He actually dodged the unicorn boar’s horn strike so skillfully!” Wei Tie, the elder brother, exclaimed in awe. “Incredible! And he dared to spin in front of the unicorn boar’s horn—was it sheer luck, or does he truly possess such skill?”

That seemingly simple rotation revealed Luofeng’s astonishing agility.

“Good.”

“Brilliant.” Chen Gu and Zhang Ke couldn’t help but cheer.

“This kid has real strength,” Gao Feng said with a smile. “In such a dangerous situation, he dared to do that and succeeded. His agility is definitely not ordinary! His timing was also precise. However… the most annoying thing about beasts is their strong vitality. Killing this unicorn boar won’t be easy.”

The five members of the Hammer Squad, including the Wei brothers, all showed slight smiles.

They continued watching the distant battle between the now frenzied unicorn boar and Luofeng!