Li Feng had originally thought that after training his body, the next step would definitely be his beloved mobile suit training. But he was disappointed, because he was still doing personal training. According to Mofojin, if his foundation wasn't so poor, he wouldn't have wasted a month. This dealt a heavy blow to Li Feng's confidence. In school, his physique was definitely top-notch, and even if he joined the military, it wouldn't be considered too bad—yet here he was, being given the verdict of 'too poor.'
The second part of body tempering deals mainly with adapting to the environment and real combat—not piloting mobile suits, but bloody, personal brawling！
The training ground had vanished, replaced by a primeval forest. Judging by the bizarre, grotesque shapes of the trees, Li Feng's first thought was that he was in an adventure movie—except his life was on the line. If he got careless and was killed, he'd be really dead. Although Devil Jin said the difficulty was tailored to his strength, after Phase One, Li Feng stopped believing that. If he hadn't been tough enough and hadn't had too many things weighing on his mind, he might have truly collapsed. Rather than dealing with a new machine, he'd rather bang his head against a wall and die. Having come this far, there was no way he was going to fall now. Besides, he had a faint sense that if he really could get out of here alive, he would make unimaginable progress.
"Master, this is the Demon Forest—one of the planets conquered by our Maya civilization. Its technology is relatively primitive, but its inhabitants possess formidable combat power. They are divided into two categories: plant-based life and animal-based life. You need to survive here for one week."
Jin's mechanical voice sounded.
"Oh, so basically plant monsters and animal freaks. What are their strengths and weaknesses? What about my gear?"
He and Devil Jin were now at the entrance of the forest. The sudden switch to an outdoor scene gave Li Feng a sense of novelty. But after a month of training, curiosity about the unknown had been pushed to second place: survival came first！
"You must discover your opponents' strengths and weaknesses by yourself. To integrate theory with practice, your weapon will be only one Alpha Alloy Blade, matching the technological level of your home planet. Meanwhile, your dietary system will be unlocked. If your nutritional intake is insufficient, your combat effectiveness will decline..."
"Stop right there, stop! I know the rest without you saying it!" Holy shit! A decline in combat effectiveness meant OVER, didn't it!
"Then I wish you success in passing the test, Master."
Devil Jin flapped its wings in a seemingly respectful manner, shook its head a few times, and then disappeared, leaving an Alpha Alloy Blade on the ground.
Picking up his only weapon, Li Feng felt a deep sense of contempt for himself as this "servant"—being a master who had fallen to this level was truly unprecedented, a fiercely bold work of art.
"Test begins. Enter the Demon Forest within three seconds. Countdown starts: three..."
The moment the voice sounded, Li Feng, without a word, dove straight into the forest. That damn machine really showed no mercy, not even willing to give an extra minute.
As soon as he rushed into the forest, his vision instantly darkened, and all connection to the outside world was severed. Li Feng stood still, cautiously sensing everything around him. This would be a real test of survival！
Although he had never received any systematic training, he had read plenty of books and watched plenty of movies on the subject. In an unknown environment like this, the first priority was to find a safe place！
After a few seconds, Li Feng got used to the lighting in here. It was indeed gloomy and seemingly bottomless. The plants were all species never seen on Earth, varied and strange. Having endured a month of brutal training, Li Feng gradually steadied his mind to a suitable level, slowly leaning against a huge, unknown plant. This plant had no branches or leaves—it looked like a giant, dark green radish, and as ugly as they come.
One hand pressed against it, the other tightly gripped the alloy knife. Since Devil Gold had left him the knife, it meant his bare-handed killing power was probably insufficient. So, this knife must never be lost！
Over the past month, besides experiencing the hellish training, he had also developed the habit of thinking more. Devil Gold was somewhat glitchy and couldn't explain many things clearly, forcing Li Feng to figure things out on his own.
And sometimes, good judgment could earn him plenty of benefits. Li Feng also understood that in many situations, using your brain first is always safer than using your hands and feet first.
The surroundings were dead silent, yet a suffocating aura drifted faintly from deep within the forest, along with strange roars. Whether it was an illusion or real, one thing was certain—this journey would not be peaceful.
Li Feng, who had been motionless, shot out like lightning. The strange tree behind him had split open its huge mouth without warning, sharp teeth clashing together with a harsh crunch. In an instant, Li Feng was drenched in sweat. If he hadn't sensed the killing intent just now, he would already be a tasty meal for this monster in front of him！
Knowing there were plant-type monsters here, he had been too careless just now. What you accept in theory, you still subconsciously ignore when applying it in reality.
Next time, there might not be such good luck. Damn monster！
Li Feng didn't flee. He keenly noticed no other monsters were closing in, and the opponent didn't pounce immediately either. This was a rare chance to test himself while sensing the opponent at the same time！
Gripping the alloy blade tightly, he slowly shifted his position. The "Club Monster" still bared its sharp teeth and drooled as it twisted its body slowly. Its feet were buried in the ground, not entirely immobile but moving very slowly. However, judging by its earlier attack, it wasn't slow. Li Feng had already grasped the key point.
Slowly crouching down, he suddenly threw the picked-up stone at the monster's eye while simultaneously launching himself, slashing the alloy blade harshly across the Club Monster's body. Not seeking merit, only avoiding mistakes.
It was a strange sensation. The alloy blade cut through the monster's rubber-like skin, and green liquid seeped out, but it was certainly not a fatal wound.
The injured Club Monster was enraged, lunging at Li Feng with claws and fangs. But for Li Feng, this was an opportunity. Clearly, as Devil Gold said, these monsters had tough bodies but limited intelligence. Their seemingly crazy attacks were actually full of openings, and during the advance, Li Feng noticed a very special spot below its huge mouth. Even in this frenzied state, the Club Monster still tried to shield it with its chin.
The old Li Feng, if he had encountered a monster like this, would have had no choice but to wait for death. His previous training was really just child's play. But after a month of hellish training, when it came to the shock of death and visual stimuli, Li Feng could basically face it calmly. Instead of retreating, he advanced. Just as the Club Monster's two claws came crashing down, he suddenly lunged forward, using his head to jam its jaws open, and plunged his alloy knife straight in without hesitation. Maybe it was his first time experiencing such a life-or-death moment. Li Feng let out a low, guttural roar, pouring all his strength into it as he stabbed in for dear life.