Without saying much, everyone gathered in front of the stairwell leading to the lower floor.
Zhao Feng stood at the very front, his expression serious, eyes sharp as he swept his gaze over each newly formed team member.
The air was thick with tension—no one dared to speak.
Then, with a calm but firm voice, he spoke:
"We're getting out of here alive. No matter what happens."
"Yes!" the others responded with unified resolve.
...
Led by Zhao Feng, the team of eighteen awakened superpower users began descending the stairs to the lower floors.
There were no shouted commands or tactical orders.
Yet, as if trained, they instinctively spread out once they reached the fourth floor—a place already crawling with wolf-like monsters.
Footsteps echoed, weapons clashed, and low growls filled the air.
They moved fast, locking onto their targets and unleashing deadly attacks without hesitation.
Their coordination might not have been perfect, but the will to survive pushed them to act as one.
Never underestimate humans who have awakened superpowers. Their bodies had been physically enhanced multiple times over.
Strength, speed, and endurance surged dramatically, allowing them to take hits and retaliate with brutal force.
For early-stage awakened users, low-tier Level 1 monsters were no longer serious threats in one-on-one combat.
They could still win in close combat. However, humanity's greatest weakness wasn't strength—it was numbers.
The monsters vastly outnumbered them. On top of that, these students had no real combat experience.
Fear of pain, trauma from blood, and the psychological pressure of life-and-death battles couldn't be ignored.
Panic, confusion, hesitation—all could strike at any moment and cost lives.
After all, who in this school had ever truly fought to survive before today?
Despite that, with Zhao Feng and the other stronger members holding the front line, the team managed to wipe out every single monster within the school building in under an hour.
Thankfully, there were no significant casualties.
That was thanks to Zhao Feng and the mid-tier Level 1 Lightning user taking down the only mid-tier Level 1 monster first.
Humans learn through mistakes.
They wouldn't let the same mistake take more lives again. After clearing the building, the group took a short break to catch their breath.
Zhao Feng himself had just completed his second system mission.
[Mission Complete: Kill 20 Low-Tier Level 1 Monsters]Reward: Flashbang – creates a small lightning orb that emits a blinding light within a 10-meter radius.
As soon as the mission was completed, Zhao Feng received the reward from the system.
A flash of light filled his mind, accompanied by unfamiliar information that instantly engraved itself into his memory.
Though it lacked offensive power, the Flashbang was a powerful tactical tool for critical moments.
...
After fifteen minutes of rest—
Once they had recovered enough stamina, the team began sprinting out of the school building, determined to get as far away from the danger zone as possible.
But the hurried movement of dozens of people inevitably drew attention.
In the football field, dozens of wolf monsters were roaming around. Among them, a massive black-furred wolf lay lazily beside a swirling red portal.
It slowly opened its eyes, revealing glowing red pupils filled with bloodlust.
The moment it saw the fleeing humans, it rose to its feet and lifted its head.
"AUUUUUUUU—!"
Its howl echoed through the area, like a command to its army.
The other wolves responded instantly.
"AUUU—!"
Dozens of monsters gave chase, their fangs bared and eyes brimming with killing intent. Their speed was terrifying. In seconds, some had already closed the gap to the rear of the fleeing group.
Zhao Feng stepped forward.
With green wind swirling wildly around his body, he raised Stormblade, his signature short sword.
Immediately, crescent-shaped wind blades formed in the air around him, like deadly flying weapons.
"Stormblade Slash!"
Slash! Slash—!
The wind blades shot forward. One of the lead wolves couldn't react in time—its body was cleanly sliced in two. Blood sprayed into the air, and the corpse was flung aside.
Other wolves were struck down one after another, shredded by the razor-sharp air blades.
But the danger wasn't over yet.
As the group neared the school's main gate, they found another pack of wolves stationed at the exit, ready to pounce.
Zhao Feng frowned. Though his face remained calm, his eyes gleamed with determination.
"Clear them out!"
No further instructions were needed—the team moved instantly. They knew hesitation could mean death.
Zhao Feng stayed behind to guard the rear. He activated his movement skill.
Lightning Phantom!
Zzzzt!
His body became a flash of blue light, vanishing from sight.
In the blink of an eye, he reappeared behind the leading wolf in the pursuing pack.
Srrk!
One clean slash—its head flew into the air. Blood sprayed like a fountain, but Zhao Feng had already disappeared again before the body hit the ground.
He wouldn't let them be trapped between two groups of enemies. At this point, there was only one path: forward, and survive.
Seeing the horde behind them, Zhao Feng's expression hardened. His eyes glowed red—killing intent surged.
Without hesitation, his figure burst forward—electricity crackled across his body.
Boom!
A blinding flash of blue light erupted alongside a harsh ripping sound.
—Srrk!
A wolf's head was launched into the air, blood gushing violently.
Zhao Feng vanished again.
Zzzzt—!
Before the wolves could even react—
He reappeared behind another.
Another head fell.
Zzzzt!!
Zhao Feng moved like an invisible phantom. Wherever he appeared, another wolf was decapitated.
In mere seconds, three, five, seven wolves lay dead, their blood soaking the grass.
The wolves, who moments ago had been charging in bloodlust, now froze in fear. They instinctively grouped together, wary of the invisible assassin among them.
Zhao Feng appeared beside one of the remaining wolves, lightning flickering as his body reformed.
He raised his sword to finish the next kill.
Suddenly, one of the nearby wolves lunged at him, jaws wide open.
But Zhao Feng turned into pure electricity once more—untouchable. The wolf bit nothing but empty air.
A streak of blue flashed past.
Zhao Feng reappeared, fully formed, on a tree branch overlooking the scene.
His face was drenched in sweat, breath coming in heavy gasps.
He wiped his forehead with the back of his hand, his eyes sharpening once more.
Just as Zhao Feng took a moment to rest—
A shadow silently moved behind him at high speed—!
Author's Note:
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