The Night Forest stretched for thousands of kilometers. The area was extremely vast, and the vegetation was dense. Stepping into the forest was like stepping into dark clouds that covered the sky, making it difficult to see the sun.
Gray, Marquis Cumberland, Jessie and her sister, several collateral members of the Cumberland Family, Nielson, the elder of the Spicer Family, and more than ten guards in excellent battle armor left the carriage at the edge of the forest and entered.
"Has Sir Gray participated in a hunt before?"
Nielson walked up to Gray and spoke to Gray as if they were close friends.
"Yes, but only a few times."
Gray said indifferently.
"In ancient times, our ancestors used their lives to fight for space with the blood fiends. Piles of bones were used to build the peaceful life we have today. As nobles, we should participate in these hunts more often and engrave this history in our hearts."
Nielson said with a tone of persuasion.
"You're right."
Gray knew that Nielson had ulterior motives, but he had to admit that Nielson's words made sense.
"Do you want to have a competition to see who can kill more blood fiends?"
Nielson's tone was still cordial as he said with a smile.
"No need."
Gray glanced at Nielson and rejected him directly. As expected, Nielson came with a motive.
Although with his current strength, he could kill more blood fiends than Nielson, but he had no intention of playing a child's game with Nielson.
Most importantly, he had no intention of marrying into the Cumberland Family. There was no need for him to act like a peacock in front of Marquis Cumberland, Jessie, and the others.
"Sir Gray, it doesn't matter if you win or lose. Participation is the most important thing."
Seeing that Gray was not provoked, Nielson quickly said. He even deliberately raised his voice so that the others could hear him clearly.
"What do you mean it doesn't matter if you win or lose?"
Jessie and her sister walked over and asked curiously.
"I wanted to compete with Sir Gray to see who can kill more blood fiends, but Sir Gray didn't agree."
Nielson said regretfully, but he was laughing coldly in his heart.
Although the other party had cowardly refused to accept his challenge, this cowardice was enough to worsen their impression of him in front of the Cumberland Family, especially Jacia.
"A competition to see who can kill more blood fiends?"
Jessia and her sister looked at Gray strangely. Knowing Gray's true strength, they naturally did not think that Gray's refusal was due to cowardice. It was more likely that he did not want to participate in such a sure-win competition.
If it was someone else, such as their father, the Marquis of Cumberland, he would definitely not agree to this kind of competition. After all, if he participated, he would be bullying the weak.
It had to be said that Nielsen's courage was commendable. He actually dared to invite a Barbarian Blood warrior to a duel.
"If Young Master Nielson is interested, why don't you let me compete with you?"
Jesse said with a smile.
"Uh … No need."
Nelson hurriedly refused.
Sparring with Gray was to show off his strength and suppress Gray, but sparring with Jessia did not have the same effect.
If he won against Jessia, the Cumberland Family would think that he did not know how to be modest to women. Although he was strong, his EQ was not up to standard.
However, if he lost to Jessia, he would be thought of as inferior to Jessia, who had just become a Berserker. His strength was too weak.
Regardless of whether he won or lost, he would not gain anything. Naturally, he would not agree to such a duel.
A day later, a two-meter-long blood fiend covered in spots crept among the bushes like a statue, quietly waiting for its prey to arrive.
This was a Wind-Chasing Leopard. It was rumored that it had the fastest speed among the murderous-level blood fiends. Although this rumor had yet to be verified, it was a fact that it was extremely fast. In terms of speed, it was not inferior to a Berserker blood fiend.
Suddenly, it pounced forward and pounced on a branch descendant of the Cumberland Family who was wearing elite combat armor.
The sudden attack caused the Cumberland Family collateral descendant's expression to change. Although he had the strength of a Berserker, he could not avoid the Wind-Chasing Leopard's speed. Moreover, the Wind-Chasing Leopard had suddenly launched a sneak attack.
He could only subconsciously protect the vital parts of his body, preparing to use his body to withstand the Wind-Chasing Leopard's sharp claws.
Puff —
At this moment, he suddenly felt a gust of wind blow past him. Then, he heard the sound of flesh being cut open.
The expected attack did not come. He raised his head and saw Nielsen, who was wearing an earthen-yellow elite combat armor, appear beside him.
He held a sword in his hand that was stained with blood. Not far away, the Wind-Chasing Leopard's body was falling powerlessly. A wound that almost cut off half of its neck was clearly visible at its throat. Obviously, it had been saved by Nielsen.
"Thank you, Young Master Nielsen!"
Realizing that Nielsen had saved him, the collateral descendant of the Cumberland Family immediately expressed his gratitude.
"No need. Be careful."
Nielsen said with an amiable temperament.
"Yes, Young Master Nielsen."
The collateral descendant of the Cumberland Family responded with reverence.
"Although it was only a murderous-level blood fiend, it was still a Wind-Chasing Leopard whose speed was not inferior to a Berserker blood fiend. To be able to kill it in one strike, Nielsen's strength is probably unmatched among the younger generation."
The Marquis of Cumberland praised.
"You're praising him too much. He's still far from the strongest of the younger generation," the Elder of the Spicer Family said modestly.
However, from the smile on his face, it was not difficult to see that he was very satisfied with Nielsen's performance just now.
The group continued on their journey and encountered several blood fiends in succession. Other than Gray, the Marquis of Cumberland, and the Elder of the Spicer Family, the rest of the group took action one after another.
Even Audrey teamed up with a collateral descendant of the Cumberland Family to kill a murderous-level blood fiend.
Marquis Cumberland and the elder from the Spicer family were both Barbaric Blood warriors. It was natural for them not to take action. After all, if they were to take action, there would be nothing for the others to do. Naturally, the others would not have the chance to gain experience.
Gray was also like the other two. He had no intention of taking action, which made things a little awkward.
Nielsen had intentionally or unintentionally glanced at Gray several times. The smile in his eyes grew wider and wider. If this continued, the other party would definitely leave a bad impression in front of the Cumberland Family. It would be a fool's dream for him to marry into the Cumberland Family.
As expected, with a casual glance, he saw that a few of the Cumberland Family's collateral descendants were looking at him with contempt. Putting aside their strength, they did not even have the courage to make a move. That was too weak.
Roar —
A tragic roar rang out. A blood fiend that was more than three meters long scuttled out of the forest.
The blood fiend was covered in golden-red hair. It was tall and had a long mane that extended from its head to its shoulders and chest. It looked as though it was wearing a golden-red crown.
It was a Flaming Lion, a berserk blood fiend in the Flaming Lion Series. It could control flames and attach flames to its sharp claws. Although it was not as strong as a special berserk blood fiend, it was far stronger than a normal berserk blood fiend.
Whoosh!
Seeing this blood fiend, Jessia's eyes lit up. She had finally met a heavyweight. She immediately rushed over with her spear.
The spear in her hand was mainly black with white patterns on its surface. It was the gift that Gray had given her at the banquet last time. It was a magic weapon that was close to the bronze level. She did not know why, but she had taken this weapon as her personal weapon.
"Ha —"
Jessia did not lose her heroic spirit. The spear spun like a black and white drill and went straight for the Flaming Lion.
The Flaming Lion roared. Golden-red flames wrapped around one of its huge claws. It swiped at the spear.
The spear collided with the giant claws covered in golden flames. The Flaming Lion was at a disadvantage.
Although the temperature of the golden-red flames was extremely high and ordinary weapons would be melted into molten iron, it was not enough to deal with a magic weapon.
The spear pierced a bloody hole in the giant claw. Red blood seeped out, but it was evaporated by the flames as soon as it appeared.
Both sides retreated slightly, then charged forward again to clash.
Knowing the power of the spear, the Flaming Lion avoided the tip of the spear and tried to close in on Jessia. Jessia, on the other hand, waved her spear majestically, blocking the Flaming Lion's approach and leaving wounds on its body.
"I'll help you!"
Nielson's heart flashed with joy. He let out a low growl and rushed forward with his sword, joining the siege on the Flaming Lion.
He naturally would not miss this opportunity to show off in front of Jessia.
Poof!
His sword left a long wound on the Flaming Lion's body. After repelling the Flaming Lion, a large number of black shadow tentacles suddenly appeared from under his feet.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
Each of the shadow tentacles was like a black snake. They quickly wrapped around the Flaming Lion's four legs, binding the Flaming Lion.
Jessia naturally would not miss such an opportunity.
A flame appeared and hit the Flaming Lion's throat, leaving a hideous wound. The wound was charred black, and one could vaguely see the internal bone of the throat.
Then, the tip of the spear in her hand was suddenly wrapped in black light. It pierced through the wound.
Poof!
The spear easily pierced through the Flaming Lion's throat.
Blood flowed continuously from the throat. The dying Flaming Lion struggled wildly. Its shadow tentacles were broken, and it wanted to drag the enemy down with it. Unfortunately, Jessia had already retreated. Another flame appeared and hit the Flaming Lion, sending it flying.
Nielson also used his shadow ability again to block the Flaming Lion's approach. After a moment of frenzied attack, the Flaming Lion finally collapsed to the ground, bleeding profusely.
"Such tacit cooperation, just like a couple!"
The elder from the Spicer family said with a smile.
"Jessia's talent naturally goes without saying. Nielson's talent is also extremely outstanding. If they can become husband and wife and support each other, their future achievements will be limitless."