Chapter 229 New Status

Orion had been training tirelessly for the past month, pushing himself to his limits every day. He had been preparing for the test that was being held today, determined to prove himself and make a name for himself in the sect.

He got dressed and grabbed his equipment, making his way toward the forest where the test was going to be held. As he walked, he went over all the techniques he had been practicing. He wanted to make sure that he was fully prepared for whatever challenges the test might bring.

As he arrived at the forest, he saw other disciples gathering around, all of them looking just as anxious as he was. They were all there to prove themselves, to show that they were worthy of being a part of the sect. Orion could feel the competitive energy in the air, and he knew that he had to stay focused.

The group of new disciples gathered nervously, their eyes shifting from one person to the next. They had all been training hard for the past month, determined to prove themselves worthy of being a part of the sect. Now, as they stood in the clearing in the forest, waiting for the test to begin, their hearts were pounding with anticipation.

Suddenly, they heard footsteps approaching, and they turned to see Elder Winston emerging from the trees. He was a tall man with a stern expression, his gray hair swept back from his face. As he walked towards them, his eyes swept over the group, assessing them silently.

"Welcome, new disciples," he said, his voice booming across the clearing. "Today is a test of your skills and your determination. You will be challenged, but if you are strong enough, you will pass."

The disciples listened intently, their eyes fixed on the elder. They knew that he was one of the most respected members of the sect, and they all wanted to make a good impression on him.

"Now, let us begin," Elder Winston continued, gesturing towards the forest. "You will be given a task to complete. You will go to the forest and hunt. You have until sunset to gather as many cores as you can."

He then explained the point system for the hunt. The disciples would earn one point for an Awakening Realm beast's core, ten points for a First-Stage Warrior Realm beast's core, twenty points for a Second-Stage Warrior Realm beast's core, and forty points for a Third-Stage Warrior Realm beast's core.

The disciples nodded, their eyes glinting with determination. They had been waiting for this moment for weeks, and they were ready to prove themselves.

Elder Winston gave them a stern look. "But be warned, this is not an easy task. The forest is dangerous, and the beasts within it are fierce. You will need to work together and be careful if you want to succeed."

With that, he stepped back, and the disciples began to move toward the edge of the clearing. As they made their way into the forest, they could hear the sounds of rustling leaves and snapping branches. The air was thick with tension and excitement.

As Orion entered the forest, he took a deep breath, feeling the cool air fill his lungs. He closed his eyes and focused his energy, summoning his beast, Atlas. The massive Iron Hide Rhinoceros appeared in front of him, snorting and pawing at the ground.

Orion climbed onto Atlas's back, feeling the rough hide beneath him. He could feel the power emanating from his beast, and he knew that together, they would be a formidable team.

As Orion rode deeper into the forest, he couldn't help but think about the changes that had occurred in him over the past month. He had been training tirelessly, pushing himself to his limits every day, determined to improve his skills and prove himself worthy of being a disciple of the sect.

As he rode Atlas deeper into the forest, he suddenly remembered that he had not checked his status for the past month. He knew that he had been making progress, but he was curious to see just how much he had improved.

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[Name: Orion]

[Realm: Third-Stage Warrior]

[Talent: Primordial Ascension]

[Tier: X]

[Beasts: Atlas (Iron Hide Rhinoceros)]

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As he looked at his status, he could see that his stats had increased significantly since the last time he checked. His realm had changed, and he could feel the difference in his body.

Orion couldn't help but smile as he looked at his status. He knew that he still had a long way to go, but he was happy with his progress so far. He felt more confident than ever before, knowing that he was now a Third-Stage Warrior. He also checked Atlas' Status.

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[Beast Name: Iron Hide Rhinoceros]

[Elements: Earth]

[Realm: Third-Stage Warrior]

[Tier: C]

[Skills and Abilities: Iron Hide, Trample, Horn Thrust, Brutal Charge, Defensive Stance]

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As Orion checked Atlas's status, he noticed that while his own realm had increased, his beast's status had not changed much. Atlas was still an Iron Hide Rhinoceros, with the same earth element as before.

However, Orion did notice that Atlas had also advanced to the Third-Stage Warrior realm, which meant that they were now on equal footing in terms of cultivation level. Orion smiled, knowing that this would only make them a stronger team.

As Orion and Atlas ventured deeper into the forest, the air grew thicker with the scent of wild beasts. The leaves rustled and the branches swayed, as though something was moving through the undergrowth.

Suddenly, Orion heard a rustling from the side bush, and he tensed, his hand going to the hilt of his sword. Atlas snorted and pawed at the ground, sensing the danger.

Orion dismounted from Atlas and crept towards the bush, his eyes scanning the area for any signs of movement. He could feel his heart pounding in his chest, the adrenaline coursing through his veins.

As he approached the bush, he saw a flicker of movement from the corner of his eye. He spun around, his sword at the ready, but there was nothing there. It seemed that he was just too tense.