For the next four hours, the northeastern edge of Bone Eagle Cliff became a rare "reverse hunting ground" in this deathly forbidden zone.

Lin Feng's trio specifically targeted lone Bone Eagles or small groups, never getting greedy and never advancing recklessly.

The Wildfire Spear's Beacon Fire Prairies was used to clear the field and apply marks; Zhao Hu's Iron Wall Body was always the giant shield attracting fire, while Shadow Snake was like a messenger of death, specifically targeting wing roots and spines.

Experience points rose steadily.

【Killed Lv11 Bone Eagle, EXP +250】

【Assisted in killing Lv13 Bone Eagle, EXP +240】

【Killed Lv10 Bone Eagle, EXP +150】

During this time, they encountered one crisis: a Level 14 Bone Eagle charged out from its nest with three Level 12 retainers, clearly alerted by the commotion of battle.

That Bone Eagle was twice the size of an ordinary one, with a wingspan exceeding five meters; its sharp claws glinted with a bronze luster, and the wind pressure it generated while diving was almost suffocating.

Without hesitation, Lin Feng directly activated 【Beacon Fire Prairies】 to clear the minions. Zhao Hu gritted his teeth and tanked the Level 14 Bone Eagle head-on, enduring three strikes with his shield and blade; his health dropped to 40%, and his shield had long since shattered.

Just as the Level 14 Bone Eagle dived again, its claws aiming straight for Zhao Hu's head...

Lin Feng moved. Facing the diving Level 14 Bone Eagle, he raised his spear, and a blazing crimson beam erupted from the tip!

【Wildfire Spear · Skill 2: Blazing Spear Light!】

This was the new skill he obtained after reaching Level 10 and binding the Wildfire Spear as his Soul-bound Weapon—compressing and condensing his body's abundant energy with the fire attribute of the Wildfire Spear. Every 1 point of base Strength could store 1 "Blazing Spear Light" per day.

At the moment of use, it bursts from the spear tip, forming a highly condensed fire ray with extreme piercing power!

Chiii—!!!

A thumb-thick crimson beam, blazing like lava, erupted from the spear tip and pierced accurately into the elite Bone Eagle's ~Nоvеl𝕚ght~ wide-open beak!

-100! (Spear Light deals Wildfire Spear base Attack Power + Lin Feng's base Strength × 3 fire damage.)

The Lv14 Bone Eagle shrieked in pain, its diving momentum instantly lost as it tumbled down like a kite with a broken string.

Shadow Snake pounced like a ghost, both claws striking out to target its now exposed vital throat!

【Assisted in killing Lv14 Bone Eagle, EXP +350!】

The Lv14 Bone Eagle was dead!

Lin Feng's eyes were full of excitement. The power of the Blazing Spear Light far exceeded his expectations; this piercing long-range attack capability compensated for his weakness against aerial units.

"Lord, this move of yours... is too overbearing!"

Zhao Hu grinned while stuffing his mouth with the Hemostatic Medicine prepared by Uncle Wu and the Small Red Potions made by Pharmacist Chen.

"From over ten meters away, one shot almost pierced right through that big fellow!"

Shadow Snake silently picked up the two white Energy Cores and several intact Wing Bones dropped by the Lv14 Bone Eagle, putting them into her bag; the trust in her eyes as she looked at Lin Feng deepened a bit more.

"How much more until you level up?" Lin Feng asked.

Zhao Hu said sheepishly, "Still 30% to go."

Shadow Snake: "Half."

At dusk.

When the last Level 12 Bone Eagle turned into shattered bones under Lin Feng's spear, three warm currents surging through their bodies almost simultaneously announced this harvest.

【Level Up: 11 → 12】 (They had already leveled up once within the four hours)

【Free Attribute Points: 2】

【Zhao Hu Level Up: 9 → 10】

【Shadow Snake Level Up: 9 → 10】

Lin Feng did not hesitate and added the free attribute points to Strength.

【Strength: 19.8 → 23.4】

He gripped the spear shaft, feeling the surging power once again, and looked toward the higher reaches of the distant cliff where larger shadows could be seen circling.

They had basically cleared the edge of the elite territory in the northeast corner.

Tomorrow, they could try pushing deeper, perhaps even testing the strength of that Level 15 elite Bone Eagle.

But he also knew that today was the end of it.

After continuous high-intensity combat, Zhao Hu's health had dropped to a dangerous level, and Shadow Snake's stamina had reached its limit.

Pushing forward forcibly would be too risky.

"Let's head back." Lin Feng retracted his spear. "Rest for the night; we'll continue tomorrow."

Zhao Hu and Shadow Snake had no objections and silently followed.

On the way back, Shadow Snake suddenly spoke in a low voice: "Lord, that move you used today... Blazing Spear Light, did you comprehend it yourself?"

Lin Feng paused. "It's a skill that comes with the weapon."

Shadow Snake was silent for a moment before saying, "It's very strong."

This was the fourth sentence she had spoken today.

Lin Feng smiled, looking at the sinking dark red sun on the horizon, then toward the highest, steepest peak in the center of Bone Eagle Cliff, half-shrouded by clouds.

That was the dwelling place of the Bone Eagle King.

"No rush," he said. "We still have time."

As night fell, the three figures stepped through the west gate of Beacon Fire Village.

In the village's open space, Tie Dun and Wang Wu's team had not yet returned.

However, the message they left said they would be busy leveling up in the Eastern Swamp and expected to spend the next few nights there.

Lin Feng nodded and returned alone to the second floor of the Council Hall, then sat quietly to regulate his breathing, feeling the increasingly surging power within him.

Outside the window, Beacon Fire Village was peaceful under the night sky.

The one hundred and eighty people from the newly merged Juyi Manor were being settled, and those from Xiaoyao Stronghold were expected to move in over the next day or two.

The population was about to exceed five hundred. Resources were sufficient. Soldiers were training. Core members were growing rapidly.

Ten days later, what would that Level 2 Nightmare Tide be like?

Lin Feng gripped the Wildfire Spear, a light identical to the flames at the spear tip igniting in his eyes.

He was already starting to look forward to it.

The next morning, before dawn.

Lin Feng, Zhao Hu, and Shadow Snake once again stepped out of Beacon Fire Village's west gate, disappearing into the morning mist leading south.

After a full day of fierce battle and coordination yesterday, the trio's teamwork was as precise as gears.

Zhao Hu carried his shield in front like a mobile city wall, Shadow Snake moved through the shadows to strike vitals, and Lin Feng used his long spear to defeat enemies head-on.

This simple Triangular Battle Formation had strangled over ten Bone Eagles on the northeastern edge of Bone Eagle Cliff, with amazing efficiency.

Today's goal was to push deeper into the steeper, craggy area to the northeast of Bone Eagle Cliff.

According to what Zhao Hu knew, the one entrenched here was a Level 15 elite Bone Eagle known for its ferocity and strong territorial sense.

The deeper they went, the more complex the terrain became. Jagged stone pillars stood in disarray like chess pieces abandoned by giants, creating countless natural obstacles and visual blind spots.

On the grayish-white cliff walls, the caves were larger and deeper, with the occasional ear-piercing sound of bone friction and the faint flicker of eerie green soulfire.

The aura of death permeating the air became heavier, and the piles of skeletons beneath their feet were more numerous and complete; some even retained their hideous forms from before death.

"Careful, we're almost at that elite's territory."

Zhao Hu lowered his voice, holding his round shield in front of him, his bone-crushing greatsword slightly unsheathed.

Shadow Snake moved like a true shadow, pressing against the jagged stone walls, her presence almost completely concealed.

Lin Feng walked in the middle, the Wildfire Spear already in hand, its tip pointing diagonally at the ground. He was highly focused, his perception spreading out like spilled mercury.