Chapter 1253: Chapter 729: Hunt_2 Cheng Mo and the others nodded nervously. Mo Hua continued, "The Cangmu Wolf, a Wood series Wolf Demon within the Five Elements, two men tall, its entire body glistening green, with poisonous claws and teeth, dense demonic power, and wooden-brown pupils that darken with each kill, possibly reddened with blood..." "The Cangmu Wolf’s attacks are similar to ordinary Wolf Demons, focused on biting, pouncing, gnawing, and tail swipes." "Its saliva is poisonous, and it frequently licks its fur, so the fur itself is venomous." Mo Hua retrieved a Storage Bag, "Here are four Yimu armors, specifically for defending against Wood series demonic power and equipped with a poison-warding formation. Wearing these will shield you from most of the Cangmu Wolf’s attacks..." Situ Jian couldn’t help but ask, "Junior Brother, what about you?" "It doesn’t matter for me," Mo Hua replied, "I rely on movement techniques and concealment; the Cangmu Wolf won’t be able to touch me." Wearing clunky armor would only hinder his mobility. Moreover, he didn’t need to engage it directly; he only needed to support from the shadows. A mere Cangmu Wolf posed no threat to him. Afterward, Mo Hua briefly explained the Cangmu Wolf’s habits. He emphasized the strategies and procedures for Monster Hunting and reminded them: "You must follow the plan strictly—no mistakes." Cheng Mo and the others nodded repeatedly, inwardly astounded. While they had always trusted their Junior Brother, they hadn’t expected that even for a simple Monster Hunt, he could devise such a comprehensive and meticulous plan, one that seemed incredibly "professional." They had never considered things in such detail. In the distance, Xun Ziyou gestured a slight nod. Plan ahead, and act only after preparation. This was far superior to rashly charging forward with unbridled passion to fight Monster Beasts to the death. Indeed, it was far better than the usual methods employed by noble family disciples. Once everything was ready, Mo Hua declared, "Let’s go!" The five of them set off, heading to Refining Demon Mountain to hunt their first Monster Beast—the Cangmu Wolf. The Cangmu Wolf, a Wood series Monster Beast, favored toxic forests and thickets. Mo Hua, based on its habits, moved carefully through the mountains while releasing his Divine Sense, searching for traces of the Cangmu Wolf. Occasionally, they encountered other Second Grade Primary Rank Monster Beasts. Cheng Mo asked, "Junior Brother, why aren’t we killing these beasts?" Mo Hua shook his head, "The target is only the Cangmu Wolf." Noticing some confusion among the group, Mo Hua explained, "The goal must be clear, the plan precise, and the execution unwavering. Do not be greedy, and absolutely avoid deviations..." "Deviation introduces additional trouble, and then the consequences become unpredictable." "Unpredictable consequences?" Cheng Mo and the others didn’t entirely understand but still nodded obediently. After half an hour of searching, Mo Hua found traces of the Cangmu Wolf beneath a giant tree. Black-green fur and traces of grass-and-wood toxic fluid. Following these leads, they spent another hour tracking down a Second Grade Primary Rank Monster Beast, standing two men tall, with a ferocious gaze: The Cangmu Wolf. "Be wary of its poison, don’t get overconfident, and watch out for feigned death..." Mo Hua reminded them again before officially commencing the hunt. He first observed the Cangmu Wolf’s movement patterns and positioned traps along its predestined path, embedding an Array Plate for the Di Sha Formation. He masked the setup using the surroundings and erased any traces of his work. Sprinkling grass powder, he suppressed the aura. All of this was executed with practiced ease, and the formation’s setup was flawless. Afterward, the group hid within a nearby forest. Thirty minutes later, the Cangmu Wolf arrived, entering the trap and triggering the formation. Instantly, a thunderous explosion echoed, dust billowing into the air. The Second Grade Di Sha Formation erupted, streams of Earth series Spiritual Power surged forward like coiling serpents, destroying everything in their wake. Nearby mountain stones and vegetation were crushed into powder. As the dust settled, the Cangmu Wolf emerged, its body covered in wounds and its venomous green blood dripping through its fur onto the ground. Its monstrous eyes brimmed with fear and rage. Not giving it a moment to recover, Mo Hua commanded coldly: "Kill!" Overwhelmed by the power of the Di Sha Formation, Cheng Mo and the others snapped out of their daze and, remembering Mo Hua’s orders, hesitated no longer, charging forward with everything they had. For a moment, the beast’s roars intertwined with the cultivators’ shouts. Demonic power clashed with Spiritual Power. Cheng Mo, with his mighty aura, wielded his Mountain Splitting Axe with great vigor, engaging the Cangmu Wolf head-on. Yang Qianjun’s spear thrust like a dragon, striking viciously in close range. Situ Jian’s sword flashed with Li Fire, executing devastating attacks from afar. Hao Xuan, having abandoned his staff, retrieved the Spirit Sword he had trained with since childhood, using Sword Qi from the side to deliver supplementary blows. Mo Hua seized opportunities to cast Spells, either disrupting the Cangmu Wolf’s offense, amplifying its injuries, or restricting its movements. Cheng Mo and the others wore Yimu armors during the battle. The Cangmu Wolf’s attacks, poisonous and powerful, were greatly mitigated by the armors. However, the group’s strikes proved overwhelming for the Cangmu Wolf. The tide turned swiftly. The severely injured Cangmu Wolf couldn’t hold out and attempted to flee. But as its eyes shifted, Mo Hua immediately noticed and called out sternly: "It’s trying to escape—stop it!" Cheng Mo roared, "Vile beast! Take my axe!" He swung both axes imbued with the momentum of Mountain Opening, aiming fiercely at the Cangmu Wolf’s midsection. Yang Qianjun focused intensely, his spear tip radiating golden light, stabbing toward the Cangmu Wolf’s throat. Situ Jian and Hao Xuan chased it down with waves of Sword Qi. Mo Hua cast the Water Prison Technique to temporarily trap the Cangmu Wolf. The Cangmu Wolf, unable to dodge, took the full force of the strikes and let out one final, resentful roar before collapsing to the ground. The group’s faces lit up in delight, but Mo Hua’s earlier caution returned to their minds: "Monster Beasts are deceitful by nature and often feign death. Be even more careful once it’s down..." Their hearts trembled, and they dared not relax. Sticking to the plan, Cheng Mo and Yang Qianjun guarded nearby while Situ Jian and Hao Xuan condensed Sword Qi for attacks from a distance.