The Dread Wolf wasn’t considered particularly strong among lower-tier 1st stage fierce beasts, but it certainly wasn’t weak either! Especially as a mutated wolf-type beast, its agility was outstanding. Even though the challenge zone was limited in size, taking it down in a short time was still quite difficult.
Yet when it came to Su Yuan, he had only looked away for a moment—and the Dread Wolf was already dead?
[Shock +20]
…
Su Yuan gave the spear a quick flick, shaking off the blood and chunks of flesh stuck to the tip.
That strike just now hadn’t involved any combat technique at all—it was executed purely with his physical strength.
In fact, this was his first time fighting a fierce beast, and it had felt… far easier than he had imagined.
Maybe it was because the Ancient God Bloodline not only strengthened his body but also granted him an instinct for combat.
Just like a moment ago—the Dread Wolf had been the first to adopt a hunting stance, ready to lunge at Su Yuan.
But in the end, Su Yuan’s terrifying explosive power allowed him to pierce the beast’s chest with deadly precision before it even had time to attack.
This was the invisible edge that Talent bestowed.
Su Yuan was very satisfied with that.
Once the staff dragged the Dread Wolf’s corpse away, Su Yuan looked toward Chen He and said, “Uncle Chen, next one.”
“O-Oh! Alright!” Chen He snapped out of his daze and quickly adjusted the beast level from lower-tier 1st stage to mid-tier 1st stage before pressing the release button again.
The challenge zone had full-surveillance monitoring, controlled by an intelligent terminal that recorded battle data, kill time, and could even analyze and rate the combat using an automated system.
While the staff prepared the next beast, Chen He pulled up Su Yuan’s recent battle record.
Just one glance—and he was shocked once more:
[Battle Data]
[Target: Lower-tier 1st stage fierce beast]
[Kill Time: 19 seconds]
[Combat Rating: S-Rank]
Nineteen seconds!
S-Rank!
Chen He’s eyes widened.
Since becoming a safety officer, he had never seen anyone get an S-rank rating!
Even the most skilled 1st stage warriors only ever got up to A-rank!
But now…
A newly awakened student!
Had achieved an S-rank rating!
And with a kill time of just 19 seconds!
A monster.
An absolute monster!
…
At the same time, a broadcast rang out across the Fierce Beast Park:
[Announcement: In the 1st stage challenge zone, congratulations to challenger Su Yuan for achieving an S-rank rating during his challenge against a lower-tier 1st stage fierce beast!]
“Holy crap?! An S-rank rating? Who is this god-tier challenger?”
“That’s insane! My best so far is only B-rank!”
“Where did this beast of a person come from?”
Just then, a man scoffed and raised an eyebrow, “1st stage challenge zone? Big deal. I could kill a lower-tier 1st stage beast with my eyes closed!”
Hearing that, a 3rd stage warrior beside him smiled and shook his head, “You must be new here, huh?”
“The rating system in the Fierce Beast Park is highly intelligent. If your level is higher than the beast’s, your score gets heavily penalized. Even if you’re the same level, it’s hard to get S-rank.”
“You can only earn an S-rank through a cross-realm challenge.”
The man looked embarrassed. It was indeed his first time at the park—and now he’d made a complete fool of himself.
Just then, someone nearby suddenly exclaimed in surprise, “Su Yuan? That name sounds familiar. Where have I seen it before… wait! I remember now! Isn’t he that SSS-grade prodigy who just awakened in Lan City this year?!”
The moment he said that, everyone grew interested.
“SSS-grade prodigy? He awakened an SSS-grade Talent?”
“Yeah! Lan City had two SSS-grade Talents this year—he’s one of them!”
“That explains it… so he’s just awakened, huh? Which means he’s still only at the Awakening Stage and not even officially a warrior! No wonder he could get an S-rank rating—he’s challenging a full stage above his own!”
The crowd erupted in discussion, eyes filled with envy toward Su Yuan.
Of course, there were also those sour grapes grumbling in the corner.
“Tch, big deal. If I awakened an SSS-grade Talent, I could get S-rank too.”
“Exactly. Just riding on Talent. Nothing to brag about…”
…
[Shock +7]
[Shock +9]
[Shock +13]
[Envy +4]
[Envy +7]
[Envy +2]
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The park-wide broadcast could also be heard inside the challenge zone.
“Nice, that’s exactly the reaction I was hoping for.” Su Yuan’s lips curled into a smile.
His gaze slowly shifted toward the fierce beast in front of him.
A mid-tier 1st stage beast—Stonecrack Ape.
A monkey-type beast, known for being one of the most troublesome among all fierce beasts.
Higher-level monkey-type beasts often had greater intelligence compared to others.
Of course, the one in front of him was only 1st stage—it was still far from that level.
Still, its bulging muscles, armored forearms, and fists made it clear that it would be a tough opponent.
“ROAR!!!”
The Stonecrack Ape stood upright. It was about the same height as an adult man.
It pounded its chest, bellowing in fury. White steam burst from its nostrils as it charged directly at Su Yuan.
BOOM!
A thunderous crash echoed through the air as the Stonecrack Ape smashed its fist into where Su Yuan had been standing!
“Such powerful strength!” Su Yuan had already repositioned himself and watched from a short distance away, his face full of excitement.
He was tempted to drop his spear and go in for a brawl.
But he didn’t.
What set humans apart from beasts?
The ability to wield weapons and tools!
Besides, he was here to test the results of his combat technique training!
So—
Su Yuan made his move!
Even before he reached the ape, a flash of cold light arrived first!
The Stonecrack Ape’s pupils shrank.
It had underestimated him!
This human looked weak, but his explosive speed and power far exceeded expectations!
There was no time to dodge.
It could only raise its arms to shield itself, relying on the hard armor covering its forearms to block the strike.
As a mid-tier 1st stage beast, the Stonecrack Ape’s outer armor was tough enough to withstand even an upper-tier 1st stage warrior’s attacks!
Most challengers had to target its unarmored weak spots to bring it down.
But Su Yuan?
He aimed directly for the strongest point!
CLANG!
The spear tip clashed with the armor, producing a deep metallic ring!
Chen He was about to shout out advice—telling Su Yuan to shift his attack toward the beast’s exposed lower body.
But the words caught in his throat as his eyes went wide and he blurted out, “Th-That’s—?!”
Right before his eyes—
Su Yuan applied force with his hands.
In just a split-second, the spear retracted slightly—then thrust forward twice in rapid succession!
On the second strike, cracks began to form on the ape’s armored forearms.
And with the third thrust—it pierced straight through the Stonecrack Ape’s arm and into its chest!
Each strike stronger than the last!
The Stonecrack Ape was instantly killed!
SHHHK!
Su Yuan yanked the spear out.
The massive body of the beast collapsed with a heavy thud!