Forty years old, awakening attribute panel

Chapter 258

The night deepened, like an invisible giant curtain, shrouding the forest in a mysterious and dark atmosphere. Although the moonlight was blocked by clouds, the faint starlight dotted the sky like dots of silver sand.

In this quiet and tense moment, a slender Suzuki bird emerged from Lin Yi's call. It was Feiyi. Feiyi's feathers were light blue, as if blending the color of the night sky. Its eyes flashed with sharp light, like two bright stars, examining everything around it through the night.

Lin Yi gently stroked Feiyi's feathers and whispered, "Feiyi, go ahead, use your eyes to see the danger ahead and find a safe evacuation route for us." His voice was full of trust and expectation.

The flying wing seemed to understand Lin Yi's instructions. It flapped its wings and circled lightly in the air. As its wings flapped, it brought a slight sound of wind, as if it was dancing with the night wind. Then, it flapped its wings and flew high, disappearing at the end of the night, flying towards an unknown direction.

Lin Xuan looked around nervously, his eyes revealing fear of the unknown and desire for safety. He held a long sword tightly in his hand, the blade flashing with cold light, as if ready to be unsheathed at any time to resist any possible danger. His fingers trembled slightly on the hilt, showing his inner tension and anxiety.

The surrounding environment was also filled with a tense atmosphere. The trees swayed gently in the night wind, making rustling sounds, as if telling something. Occasionally, the roar of strange beasts in the distance added to the horror and mystery of the place.

Lin Yi looked at the direction where Fei Yi was going, took a deep breath, and tried to calm his inner tension. He turned to Lin Xuan and said, "Don't worry, Fei Yi will find a safe evacuation route for us." His voice was firm and powerful, trying to bring some comfort to Lin Xuan.

Lin Xuan nodded. Although he was still nervous, he knew that he had to trust Lin Yi and Fei Yi. He held the sword tightly in his hand, ready to deal with any possible danger.

The night is like thick ink, rendering the forest into a deep painting. The moonlight is looming in the gaps of the clouds, and the silver light of the stars falls on the treetops, adding a bit of mystery to this dark forest.

In this silent night, the figure of the flying wing shuttled through the woods like a blue lightning. Its cry was clear and distant, sometimes low like a flute, sometimes high like a horn, echoing in the empty forest, conveying the information ahead.

Jiang Sheng, Lin Yi and Lin Xuan followed closely behind, their steps were light and cautious, as if every step was on an unknown danger. Their eyes were fixed on the flight path of the flying wing, silently praying in their hearts that it could find a safe evacuation route.

In the woods, dead branches intertwined and thorns grew thickly. Jiang Sheng and his two companions sometimes bent down to avoid low branches, and sometimes jumped over vines that crossed the road. Their movements were agile and decisive, and each movement was full of strength and determination.

"Fei Yi, have you found anything?" Lin Yi asked softly, his voice seemed a little ethereal in the night wind.

The flying wing circled in the air, then dived towards Jiang Sheng and the other two, its cry revealed a bit of excitement and joy. It seemed to be telling them that it had found a relatively safe place.

"It seems we are almost reaching our destination." Jiang Sheng breathed a sigh of relief, a relieved smile appearing on his face.

Lin Xuan also nodded, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.

Suddenly, a deep and shocking roar broke the tranquility of the forest, rolling in from afar like thunder. The roar was deep and terrifying, shaking the surrounding leaves, as if even the earth was shaking. In this terrifying roar, Jiang Sheng, Lin Yi and Lin Xuan instantly felt a chill rising from their backs, their hearts tightened, and they could not help but quicken their pace.

"It's the Tiger Roar Beast!" Lin Yi's voice was particularly low and firm in the roar. He frowned, and his eyes revealed an unprecedented tension. He knew clearly that this kind of roar could only be made by the overlord of the forest - the Tiger Roar Beast. They must have been attracted by the bloody smell of the Thorn Demon Ape and were preparing for a bloody feast.

Jiang Sheng and Lin Xuan also realized the seriousness of the situation. Their faces turned pale, and their eyes were filled with fear and anxiety. Jiang Sheng tightly grasped the long sword in his hand, and the sword body flashed coldly in the moonlight, as if ready to face the impending danger at any time. Lin Xuan followed closely behind Lin Yi, his hands were also shaking slightly, but he still tried to stay calm and not let fear occupy his mind.

The three quickened their pace, the leaves under their feet rustling as they shuttled through the dense woods, trying to find a safe hiding place as soon as possible.

The three of them hurried through the woods, feeling a sense of urgency. However, when they rushed out of the last dense forest, the scene before them made them stop. A wide lake stretched out in front of them, like a huge mirror, lying quietly in the night.

The lake was sparkling, and the moonlight and starlight were jumping on the water, flashing a charming light. However, behind this beautiful scene, there were obstacles that they could not overcome. The three stood by the lake, looking around anxiously, trying to find tools or paths to cross the lake.

"What should we do?" Lin Xuan's voice was full of anxiety. He clenched his fists and beads of sweat oozed out of his forehead.

Jiang Sheng took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He looked around and finally fixed his gaze on the other side of the lake. There was a dense forest there, and the outlines of the trees were looming in the night, as if it was their only hope.

"There is a forest on the other side of the lake. We can evacuate from there." Jiang Sheng said in a deep voice. Although his voice was calm, there was a firm light in his eyes.

Lin Yi also nodded in agreement. He frowned and thought about how to cross the lake. However, they could not find any boats or floating objects on this deserted lake.

The three of them looked at each other, their anxiety evident in their words. Lin Yi took a deep breath and broke the silence first: "I can swim over, but you two..." His eyes moved between Jiang Sheng and Lin Xuan, and he was obviously thinking about a solution.

Jiang Sheng frowned, thought for a moment, then turned to look at Lin Xuan, with a hint of concern in his tone: "Lin Xuan, how good are you at swimming?"

Lin Xuan shook his head, a helpless expression on his face: "I can't swim."

Jiang Sheng nodded, and looked at the lake again. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Then we can only think of another way."

At this moment, Feiyi flew back from afar, its cry was crisp and cheerful, as if telling them that it had found something. Feiyi flapped its wings, landed lightly on Lin Yi's shoulder, and rubbed Lin Yi's cheek with its little head.

Lin Yi's eyes lit up, and he immediately interpreted the information from Feiyi's cry. He turned to Jiang Sheng and Lin Xuan and said, "Feiyi said it can take Lin Xuan across the lake!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Sheng's eyes flashed with joy and he immediately nodded in agreement: "This is a good idea! Lin Yi, you swim to the other side first, and then let Fei Yi take Lin Xuan over. I..." He paused, as if considering his own way to cross the lake.

At this time, Jiang Sheng's summoned beast, a fiery-eyed red-bearded tiger named Huanghuo, walked out from the bushes nearby. Its eyes were sharp, and its fur glowed red in the night. Jiang Sheng looked at Huanghuo, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes: "I will let Huanghuo take me there."

Lin Yi nodded. He stood by the lake with a firm and resolute look in his eyes. He quickly took off his coat and casually draped it over a branch beside him, revealing his solid muscles underneath, as if they were made of steel that had been tempered a thousand times. The moonlight shone on his skin, reflecting his muscular outline, which was gleaming with a healthy sheen.

He took a deep breath of fresh air, feeling his lungs filled with energy. He bent down slightly, pushed his feet hard against the ground, and instantly jumped up, like a cannonball, shooting straight into the lake.

The lake water was cold and clear, instantly surrounding Lin Yi's body. He felt a strong resistance coming from all directions, trying to pull him into the bottom of the lake. However, Lin Yi did not retreat. He paddled with his arms and kicked the water with his feet, like a nimble fish swimming in the water.

The water rolled around his body, making a gurgling sound, like the music of nature, cheering him on. Every stroke he made was full of power, and every kick brought him one step closer to the other side.

The moonlight shone on the lake, and the waves sparkled as if covered with silver diamonds. Lin Yi's figure was looming in the water, and his every breath was accompanied by the ups and downs of the lake, blending into nature.

As he continued his efforts, the outline of the lake shore gradually became clear.

Lin Xuan stood by the lake, his eyes fixed on Lin Yi who was walking away. His heartbeat accelerated with every stroke of Lin Yi. The night was as dark as ink, and the moonlight spread a layer of silver on the lake, reflecting Lin Xuan's tense and determined face.

He held Feiyi tightly in his hands, and Feiyi's soft feathers fit his palms, conveying a warm touch. Feiyi seemed to feel Lin Xuan's nervousness, and it gently rubbed Lin Xuan's cheek with its little head, making a faint chirping sound, as if to say: "Don't worry, I'm with you."

Lin Xuan took a deep breath and tried to calm his inner tension. He gently stroked the feathers of the flying wing, feeling the warmth from its body, as if this warmth could bring him courage and strength.

"Fei Yi, we are about to set off." Lin Xuan whispered to Fei Yi, his voice revealing firmness and trust. Fei Yi seemed to understand what Lin Xuan said, it flapped its wings gently and made a pleasant sound, as if responding to Lin Xuan's expectations.

The night wind blew gently, bringing a hint of coolness. The lake surface sparkled, as if countless stars were twinkling. The night was as heavy as thick ink, and the stars flickered faintly in the distance, adding a bit of mystery to the dark forest. Jiang Sheng rode on the broad back of Huanghuo, like a solid mountain, standing firmly in the night. His eyes were firm and deep, penetrating the dark fog and firmly locked on the direction of the opposite bank.

Huanghuo, the Fiery Eyed Red Bearded Tiger, was his loyal companion and guardian. At this moment, it was crouching with its back muscles tense, like a fully drawn bow, ready to shoot a deadly arrow at any time. Its eyes flashed with a fiery light in the night, a pair of red pupils that seemed to be able to burn all the darkness that stood in its way.

Wildfire's hair fluttered slightly in the night wind, each strand as hard as steel, gleaming with silver luster. Its tail was raised high, like a flag, fluttering in the wind. Its claws were sharp and powerful, gripping the ground tightly, as if it wanted to carve its mark deeply into this land.

There seemed to be an invisible tacit understanding between Jiang Sheng and Wildfire. He gently stroked Wildfire's mane, feeling the rough and tough texture, as if telling it: "We are ready." Wildfire seemed to understand his intentions, and it growled, its voice full of strength and determination. Its body trembled slightly, as if it was accumulating the last bit of strength, waiting for the upcoming charge.

However, just as Jiang Sheng and Huang Huo were about to charge to the other side, the silence of the night was mercilessly torn apart by a deep and shocking roar. This roar was like the roar of an ancient beast, echoing in every corner of the forest, chilling people to the bone.

As the roar approached, a huge figure slowly walked out from the depths of the dense forest. It was a tiger roar beast, its size was so huge that it was suffocating, like a moving hill. Its body was covered with thick black hair, each of which stood upright like a steel needle, flashing a cold light. Under the hair, the muscles were clearly defined, showing its amazing strength.

The eyes of the tiger roar beast flashed with a ferocious light, a light full of wildness and cruelty, as if it could devour all life. Its pupils shrank into a thin line, revealing its coldness and ruthlessness. When it opened its bloody mouth, its sharp fangs reflected the cold light in the sun, like a sharp dagger, ready to tear its prey into pieces at any time.

Its steps were steady and powerful, and every step seemed to tread on people's heartstrings, making people shudder. Its tail swung in the air, like a giant black whip, making a dull sound. As it approached, the surrounding air seemed to be oppressed by its momentum, making it difficult to breathe.

Jiang Sheng and Huang Huo both felt this strong sense of oppression. Huang Huo growled, his hair standing on end, showing his nervousness and vigilance. Jiang Sheng tightly grasped Huang Huo's mane, his eyes revealing firmness and determination.

Jiang Sheng's expression suddenly became solemn, as if a dark cloud had covered the bright moonlight. He tightly grasped Huanghuo's mane, his fingers turning slightly white due to the force he exerted. The mane trembled slightly in his hand, conveying the power surging in Huanghuo's body.

"Huanghuo, prepare for battle!" Jiang Sheng's voice was deep and firm, and every word was full of strength and determination. His eyes flashed with a cold light, as if he wanted to pierce through the enemy in front of him.

As if Wildfire understood Jiang Sheng's order, it roared, its voice deep and shocking, as if the whole forest was shaking. Its body instantly swelled, and its muscle lines looked even harder and stronger in the moonlight, as if pieces of hard stone were embedded in its body. Its limbs were tense, as if it was accumulating endless power, ready to explode at any time.

Wildfire's eyes turned redder as it roared, flashing with fiery light, like two balls of burning flames leaping in the night sky. Its tail swung in the air, making a dull sound, like the beating of a war drum, playing a prelude to the upcoming battle.

The tiger roar beast had a very sharp hearing, and it instantly caught the low and shocking roar of the wildfire. The sound was like a thunder in the forest, causing the surrounding trees to tremble. The tiger roar beast stopped, and its huge body cast a shadow in the moonlight, standing there like a small mountain.

Its eyes were like two sharp blades, locked onto Jiang Sheng and Huang Huo. Those eyes, flashing with ferocious light, seemed to be able to see through all disguises and reach people's hearts. Jiang Sheng and Huang Huo felt unprecedented pressure under the gaze of the Tiger Roar Beast.

The two sides were facing each other, and the air was filled with tension. Jiang Sheng took a deep breath and tried to calm his inner tension. He felt his heartbeat speed up, but he knew that he had to stay calm at this time. He held the mane of Huanghuo tightly, feeling the power surging in Huanghuo's body.
Wildfire moved at the sound, its taut muscles bursting in an instant, and it rushed towards the Tigerbeast like an arrow. Its speed was so fast that it seemed to cut through the air, leaving behind a trail of fiery afterimages. Under the moonlight, Wildfire's hair fluttered in the wind, as if the flames were burning, releasing a strong fighting spirit.

When Wildfire approached the Tiger Roar Beast, it suddenly opened its mouth and revealed its sharp fangs. Those fangs flashed with cold light, as sharp as a blade, as if they could easily tear through anything. Wildfire's eyes flashed with a fiery light, and it stared at the Tiger Roar Beast, ready to give it a fatal blow.

However, the Tiger Roar Beast was no pushover. Facing the impact of the wildfire, it did not flinch at all. It opened its bloody mouth and roared loudly. The roar was deep and terrifying, as if it could shake the earth and fill people with fear. As it roared, the Tiger Roar Beast's body quickly swelled up, and its muscle lines looked even more rugged and powerful under the moonlight.

The collision of the two beasts made the entire forest tremble. The fangs of the Wildfire and the claws of the Tiger Roar crossed in the air, making a sound like metal colliding. Every collision was like an earthquake, causing the surrounding trees to tremble.

Although Wildfire was brave, facing the mountain-like body of Tiger Roar Beast, its advantage seemed to be instantly compressed. The huge body of Tiger Roar Beast was like a moving mountain, making Wildfire seem powerless when attacking.

Under the silver moonlight, Wildfire looked increasingly exhausted. Its hair, which had originally flown like flames, now clung to its body wetly, as if drenched by a heavy rain. Every strand of hair was covered in sweat, gleaming with a faint light, as if telling of the hardships of the battle.

Wildfire's breathing became rapid and heavy, and every breath was like the air squeezed out from the depths of his chest, with a heavy wheeze. His chest rose and fell, and every rise and fall was accompanied by the shaking of his body, as if he might fall down at any time. But Wildfire's eyes remained firm, flashing with an unyielding light.

At the same time, the Tiger Roar Beast fought more and more bravely. Its eyes flashed cruel and cunning light in the moonlight, like two burning flames, swallowing everything around it in the darkness. Every time it attacked, it opened its bloody mouth and exposed its sharp fangs, as if it wanted to tear the wildfire apart completely.

Each attack of the Tiger Roar Beast was as powerful as thunder. Its huge body rushed towards Wildfire with unstoppable momentum. Every time it hit, the ground shook, as if even the earth was trembling with its power. Although Wildfire tried hard to resist, the power of the Tiger Roar Beast was too strong. Every time it hit Wildfire, it felt powerless.

On the battlefield, dust was flying, as if stirred by an invisible force. The surrounding trees were swaying under the impact of the tiger roar beast, as if they could fall down at any time. The moonlight shone through the gaps between the leaves and fell on the ground, forming patches of mottled light and shadows, adding a bit of solemn atmosphere to the battle.

The Tiger Roar Beast's defense was like a solid wall of steel. Its fur was thick and tough, as if it was covered with a layer of armor. Whenever Wildfire's attack landed on it, it would make a dull sound, but the Tiger Roar Beast was not moved at all. Its eyes were full of contempt and ridicule, as if telling Wildfire: "Your attack is nothing but a tickle to me."

Wildfire gradually felt exhausted during the attack, its breathing became rapid, and each breath was accompanied by a heavy gasp. Although its eyes still flashed with a determined light, that light was not as bright as before.

Seeing that Huanghuo was gradually losing the upper hand, Jiang Sheng's worries surged like a tide. He tightly grasped the staff in his hand, with a determined light flashing in his eyes. He knew that he could no longer sit idly by.

"Huanghuo, hold on! I'm here to help you!" Jiang Sheng's voice echoed in the night sky, shaking people's hearts like thunder, full of unquestionable determination and strength. He moved, as if he had broken free of some kind of restraint, and instantly turned into a streak of lightning, breaking through the silence of the night and rushing straight to the center of the battlefield.

Jiang Sheng's movements were swift and powerful, and every step he took was firm and steady, as if the entire earth was trembling at his arrival. He tightly grasped the staff in his hand, and a dazzling gem was inlaid on the top of the staff, emitting a soft and mysterious light. As he waved his hand, dazzling rays of light burst out from the tip of the staff, like a meteor streaking through the night sky, drawing brilliant tracks.

These lights intertwined in the air to form a huge light net, which emitted a soft and strong glow, as if covering the entire battlefield. The edges of the light net flashed with sharp light, like invisible blades, cutting towards the tiger roar beast. Under the cover of the light net, the tiger roar beast's figure seemed a little blurry, as if it was bound by a layer of mysterious power.

On the battlefield, dust was flying. As Jiang Sheng attacked, the air seemed to be ignited, making crackling sounds. The surrounding trees cast mottled shadows under the illumination of the light net, adding a bit of mystery and solemn atmosphere to the battle. The moonlight shone through the gaps in the light net and fell on the ground, reflecting the light of Jiang Sheng, forming a thrilling picture.

Jiang Sheng's figure was particularly eye-catching in the light network. He was like a beacon on the battlefield, guiding the battle between Wild Fire and the Tiger Roar Beast.

"Roar!" The tiger roared loudly, and the whole forest trembled. Its voice was like rolling thunder, shaking the surrounding air, trying to use this earth-shaking roar to disperse Jiang Sheng's attack. However, Jiang Sheng remained unmoved, and his eyes flashed with a firm light, as if he turned a deaf ear to the roar of the tiger roar beast.

Jiang Sheng waved the staff in his hand, and rays of light fell down densely and persistently like drizzle. These rays of light drew elegant arcs in the air, as if weaving an invisible light net, covering the tiger roar beast. The light fell on the tiger roar beast, making a "chi chi" sound, accompanied by tiny sparks, but it could not cause substantial damage to the tiger roar beast's thick fur.

The tiger roar beast felt that although these attacks were not fatal, their density and persistence made it feel upset. Every time it roared, it tried to disperse these attacks, but Jiang Sheng seemed to have anticipated its reaction. Every attack just avoided the roar of the tiger roar beast and continued to fall on it.

On the battlefield, the dust was stirred up by the light and roar, forming a chaos. The surrounding trees swayed in the roar, as if accompanying the battle. The moonlight was blocked by the dust, making the battlefield even darker, but Jiang Sheng's light was like a bright lamp, illuminating the entire battlefield.

Under Jiang Sheng's attack, the Tiger Roar Beast's attention was successfully distracted. Although it was still ferocious, a trace of panic appeared in its eyes. Huanghuo took this opportunity to adjust his breathing and posture, preparing to launch a new round of attacks.

After Jiang Sheng's attack successfully distracted the Tiger Roar Beast, Huanghuo seized this rare opportunity to catch his breath and quickly adjusted his posture. His eyes flashed with blazing light, staring at the Tiger Roar Beast's flaws, ready to launch a fatal attack.

Wildfire took a deep breath, his chest rising and falling sharply, as if he wanted to concentrate all his strength at this moment. His limbs kicked the ground fiercely, and his body instantly shot out, rushing towards the Tiger Beast like an arrow from a bow. A sharp sound of breaking wind came from the air, accompanied by the sound of Wildfire's hair rubbing against the air, and the entire battlefield seemed to be shaken.

The moment it approached the Tiger Roar Beast, Wildfire opened its mouth and revealed its sharp fangs. These fangs gleamed coldly in the moonlight, as sharp as blades. Wildfire let out a deafening roar, full of anger and determination. Its body drew a graceful arc in the air, and then it pounced fiercely on the Tiger Roar Beast.

Wildfire's sharp claws and fangs attacked Tiger Roar Beast's weak points at the same time, and each contact was accompanied by a metallic collision sound. Tiger Roar Beast felt the power of Wildfire's attack, and a trace of panic flashed in its eyes. It tried to fight back with its huge body and sharp claws, but Wildfire's attack was like a continuous storm, making Tiger Roar Beast unable to resist.

(End of this chapter)