This dungeon has mushrooms growing on it.

Chapter 360, Page 359: The Alpha Wolf Challenge
The tenth level of the dungeon, an open space in the center of the werewolf settlement.

At this moment, all the werewolves, except for Karen, gathered here, whether they had chosen to leave or stayed.

As for Karen, she cared more about how to defeat Norris than about the future of her compatriots.

The atmosphere in the open space was tense. Led by the old wolf, whose fur was completely white but who was still tall, they stood in a semi-circle facing Little Blue and the other half-mushroom wolves who had chosen to leave but had returned to the tenth floor at this moment.

The wolf leader stepped forward, its claws digging deep into the ground, seemingly ready to pounce at any moment: "You exiled traitors... you actually dare to come back? Are you here to die?"

Little Blue wasn't scared at all. Instead, she said, "Did you know? Werewolves can turn into humans when they sunbathe. In the far north, your fur alone isn't enough to keep you warm. Delicious mushroom stew is absolutely amazing..."

"What exactly are you trying to say?" Old Wolf interrupted his rambling.

“What I mean is, look here, there’s nothing here!” Little Blue stretched her shoulders and body, then stepped forward to face the old wolf. “I, Ulfgang Shadowhowl Violet Hammond, challenge you to be the alpha wolf, according to the rules! I’m going to take the rest of us out of here!”

After Xiao Lan finished speaking, the crowd immediately started discussing. Even the old wolf himself didn't expect that it would be the alpha wolf that was challenging him.

After all, the current situation is already in Xiao Lan's favor.

It seems that the number of werewolves on both sides is about the same, and the old werewolf's side even has a lot of werewolves that have reached the LV50 level cap, which is a higher level.

However, these functions will decline with age.

Among the young werewolves on his side, many were bound by their own prestige and long-standing tribal rules, and in reality, they were wavering in their hearts.

Although he spoke harshly, as if he wanted to kill Xiao Lan and the others, he knew in his heart that he was the one who dared not make a move easily!
Regardless of winning or losing, the tribe would be wiped out.

But Little Blue actually issued a challenge to the Alpha Wolf, giving up its biggest advantage to fight him one-on-one?!
Upon closer examination, this is actually against the clan rules, since Xiao Lan and the others have been expelled and are no longer members of the clan, so they are not qualified to launch a challenge.

But rules are rigid, while the wolf is flexible; there's no reason to give up an option that's more advantageous to oneself.

He knew Xiao Lan's abilities; she was quite good among the younger generation, but still far from his level!
Judging from Xiao Lan's appearance, she was wearing nothing except a pair of white shorts made of an unknown material.

Without equipment to bridge the gap, it's impossible to completely transform in just a few months, right?
However, although Little Blue's suggestion was beneficial to Old Wolf, he was still angered by the challenge.

Karen only wanted to take away her personal freedom that time, but now Little Blue wants to take away everything!
How could Old Wolf not be furious?
"Fine! Fine! Fine!" The old wolf laughed in fury, his killing intent spreading like a tangible force. "Since you, a brat reeking of mushrooms, are courting death, I will use your blood to tell all my people what the fate of a traitor will be!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the old wolf's body suddenly burst out with terrifying speed, and its sharp claws went straight for Little Blue's heart!
Little Blue was caught off guard by the wolf's sudden abrupt change of heart and was caught off guard. In his haste, he jumped back half a step too late and was stabbed in the chest by the wolf's claw.

But it only went in half a finger before Xiao Lan pulled it away.

so hard!

It's like wearing armor!
"You old bastard! You ambushed me!" Little Blue, feeling that she had almost been defeated, immediately cursed.

"Enough talk, the battle began the moment you uttered the 'Alpha Wolf Challenge'!"

Then, the two figures collided and separated violently at an astonishing speed, their claws tearing through the air with a piercing shriek.

Every pounce of the old wolf was cunning and ruthless, carrying the pure killing intent accumulated from years of fighting, targeting vital points without any mercy.

Its level and experience clearly surpassed Little Blue's. Little Blue's offensive seemed somewhat hesitant, mostly relying on blocking and dodging in the face of the old wolf's storm of attacks. Even when it launched a counterattack, it subconsciously avoided fatal blows, seemingly lacking the resolve to deliver a fatal blow to the old wolf.

This was a seemingly mismatched duel.

Strangely, no matter how fierce the wolf's attacks were, and how many wounds its claws tore into Little Blue's body, it could never cause any real serious injury. In fact, later on, even the initial wounds, like the one on the chest, had stopped bleeding and started to heal!

The old wolf's breathing grew heavier, and for the first time, an incredulous look of shock and anger appeared in his eyes.

A commotion broke out among the wolves watching the battle. Some of the more perceptive werewolves had already realized that something was wrong. The battle, which was expected to end swiftly and decisively, was showing signs of turning into a war of attrition.

Lin Jun was not surprised by this situation, and even felt somewhat disgusted with Xiao Lan's performance.

After all, Lin Jun had invested a lot of money in Xiao Lan for this "alpha wolf challenge"!

[Physical Resistance LV10], [Regeneration LV6], [Mycelial Recombination LV8], [Sharpness LV10].

They appear naked, but are actually armed to the teeth!
This is precisely why Lin Jun was quite dissatisfied with Xiao Lan's hesitant behavior, and kept whispering in Xiao Lan's mind, providing "wartime psychological counseling":
"Hesitation means defeat! A soft heart will kill you! Gouge his eyes! Kick his groin! Don't hold back! That claw he just used was aimed at disemboweling you! Are you some kind of werewolf? Where did your ferocity go?!"

Under Lin Jun's whispered instigation, coupled with Lao Lang's deadly and merciless coercion, the last hesitation in Xiao Lan's eyes was finally replaced by ruthlessness.

His attacks were no longer conservative; his movements became increasingly wild and deadly, and the shrieking sound of his claws tearing through the air grew ever more piercing.

Seeing this, Lin Jun was finally satisfied; it was about time.

Just as the old wolf pounced again with great speed, its claws colliding with Little Blue's forearm, drawing blood and wolf fur, several inconspicuous little mushrooms silently and rapidly grew from the old wolf's landing spot!

Snap!

The old wolf stomped the mushrooms to pieces, and the slippery sensation came from the soles of his feet!
The old wolf lost his balance instantly, his left foot slipped, and his whole body tilted uncontrollably to one side, revealing a fatal flaw!

Without a second thought, driven purely by its fighting instincts, Little Blue's claws, enhanced with [Sharp LV10], easily pierced through the old wolf's chest!
The old wolf's forward momentum came to an abrupt halt. It looked down in disbelief at the bloodstained wolf claw that had completely sunk into its chest and was now protruding from its back.

Before the excruciating pain could fully reach the brain, life force was already rapidly slipping away with the rupture of the heart.

Little Blue was also stunned; it hadn't expected the battle to end so suddenly.

The old wolf opened its mouth as if to say something, but only gushing blood flowed out.

Finally, its massive body crashed forward, kicking up a cloud of dust, and it lost all life.

The entire werewolf settlement fell into a deathly silence.

After a brief silence, the young werewolves behind Xiao Lan who had followed and surrendered erupted in a frenzied cheer!
"Win!"

According to tribal tradition, the challenger who kills the old chief in a fair fight becomes the rightful new king of the tribe!

It took Xiao Lan a while to recover from his daze, and then he gave his first order as the new wolf king:
The entire clan will be relocated from the tenth level; those who choose to remain will be considered expelled!
This time, except for a few, most of the werewolves followed behind Little Blue.

(End of this chapter)