Heavenly Rebellion: The Human Race's Rise to Prominence-Chapter 27: The Ruler of the Blackwood Forest

AWOOOOOOOO!

A deafening howl echoed through the surroundings.

Feng's final vision before succumbing to unconsciousness was of massive gray eyes staring down at him—eyes belonging to the Ruler of the Blackwood Forest.

There was something unnerving about their gaze: an expression of... interest?

Feng didn't know how long he'd been out when he finally woke up.

He found himself lying in a vast cavern.

Bones of countless spiritual beasts were scattered across the floor, and the walls were embedded with shimmering crystals that radiated a scintillating blue glow.

The air itself buzzed with an intense concentration of spiritual energy.

"What are those?" Feng murmured, his gaze fixed on the glowing formations.

[Responding to host: Those are spiritual energy stalactites. They form in caves with an abundance of spiritual energy mixed with the aura of high-level spiritual beasts.]

[They are highly valuable for crafting spiritual artifacts and enhancing cultivation.]

Feng's curiosity piqued.

As he explored the cave further, he discovered another area filled with medicinal plants.

Their fragrance exuded a rejuvenating aura, making the air feel invigorating.

Although Feng didn't know the specific uses of the plants, he could tell they were rare.

"If I sell these in Brightshore City, I could make a fortune," he thought, his excitement rising.

But as he admired the treasures around him, a sudden realization struck him like a bolt of lightning.

"Wait a minute," he muttered, his brows furrowing.

"Wasn't I fighting Yuta? How the hell did I end up here?"

A shiver ran down his spine as he glanced at his body.

To his astonishment, his injuries were almost healed.

The deep wounds on his back from the battle were completely gone, his shoulder injuries were nearly closed, and the gash on his chest tingled faintly.

He noticed a green medicinal paste smeared over the wound, but the application was clumsy—almost as if whoever treated him had no idea how to heal and just threw everything together.

"What in the world is going on?" Feng muttered, his voice trembling with confusion.

[Responding to host:]

Before the system could finish its response, a deep, rumbling sound reverberated through the cave.

Rocks tumbled from the ceiling as an overwhelming spiritual energy pressure engulfed the entire area.

Feng froze in place, his instincts screaming danger.

The presence was suffocating, primal, and lethal—like standing before an apex predator.

Slowly, Feng looked up and saw it.

A colossal wolf stepped into view, its dark fur gleaming with silver outlines that shimmered in the cave's faint light.

Its fangs were sharp enough to crush mountains, and its claws seemed capable of tearing the very earth apart.

But what held Feng captive were its eyes—deep, stormy gray orbs filled with ferocity and power.

Yet, as those piercing eyes bore into him, there was something else—curiosity, and perhaps even... a strange sense of familial affection?

The Blackwood Alpha Wolf, the undisputed ruler of the Blackwood Forest, stared at Feng with an intensity that made his heart race.

Its massive frame exuded raw power, and for a moment, Feng thought it was simply observing him.

But then the wolf's gaze shifted. Suspicion flickered in its eyes, and the pressure in the cave multiplied tenfold.

Feng dropped to his knees, gasping for breath.

This time, the pressure wasn't just an ambient force. It was directed solely at him.

Every instinct in his body screamed that if he didn't act quickly, the Ruler would annihilate him—body and soul.

"Wha—Wha—What should I do?" Feng stammered, his voice trembling as his body shivered uncontrollably.

Fear gripped him like never before.

This was the first time he had come face-to-face with a spiritual beast of this caliber—an existence that could decide his life or death on a whim.

Suddenly, the system's voice broke through his rising panic.

[Responding to host: The host should activate his Heaven's Pact to reduce the animosity of the Blackwood Ruler.]

Feng's eyes widened in disbelief.

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"What? Didn't I get this Heaven's Pact by killing those Blackwood Wolves in the forest?

What if he finds out and slaps me to death?!"

His terror deepened as the Blackwood Ruler's low growl reverberated through the cave, the oppressive aura intensifying with every passing second.

Hesitation clawed at Feng's mind, but the suffocating presence left him no room for second thoughts.

"Ah, whatever! At this point, I might as well throw caution to the wind!"

Feng gritted his teeth and forced himself to integrate with his Heaven's Pact.

A sharp, searing energy surged through his body as the transformation took hold.

Feng's form began to shift, merging into a creature that was neither entirely human nor fully wolf—a hybrid of the two.

His limbs trembled as he struggled to remain upright.

The integration was far more difficult than before, the power within his Heaven's Pact resisting violently.

It hit him like a thunderbolt.

The will of the Blackwood Alpha Wolf within the Heaven's Pact had grown significantly stronger.

Feng's reckless integrations without a proper cultivation technique had destabilized its energy.

And now, the oppressive spiritual energy radiating from the Blackwood Ruler itself seemed to amplify the will inside of it.

Despite the pain and instability, Feng pushed through.

As his Heaven's Pact activated, the murderous aura emanating from the Blackwood Ruler diminished dramatically.

The wolf's massive gray eyes softened, now glowing with something akin to satisfaction—or even approval.

It was like an elder gazing fondly at a promising younger generation.

The colossal Blackwood Ruler stepped closer, its towering frame exuding raw power.

Feng flinched, his instincts screaming at him to flee, but the wolf simply opened its maw and spat a thick, viscous medicinal fluid directly onto Feng's battered body.

The liquid seeped into his wounds, its potent spiritual energy rapidly accelerating his recovery.

However, the overwhelming stench made Feng gag.

"Yuck!" he muttered, his face twisting in disgust.

"So, that's why my injuries healed so fast... This wolf's been puking on me the entire time I was unconscious?! That's disgusting!"

Ignoring Feng's reaction, the Blackwood Ruler continued its ministrations.

Once it was satisfied with Feng's condition, the wolf stepped back and sat down directly in front of him, its massive gray eyes fixed intently on his transformed form.

"AWOOOO!!"

The cave shook with the force of the howl.

It was as if the Blackwood Ruler was trying to communicate something.

[Responding to host: The Blackwood Ruler is asking how your injuries are.]

Feng stared at the giant wolf, still reeling from everything that had happened.

"I'm fine, I guess," he mumbled, his voice tinged with disbelief.

But as the wolf's immense presence loomed over him, a single thought crossed his mind: What the hell is even going on right now?