Compared to the speed of their Boss, the White Wolf King that Little Tiger had desperately chased moments ago was like a tortoise next to a swift steed... Of course, the Boss was the steed, and the White Wolf King was the tortoise! "Bang!"

The White Wolf King plummeted from the sky, crashing heavily onto the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust. Chen Feng instantly appeared before it and delivered another kick, sending it flying again... "Bang!" "Bang!" "Bang!"... The poor fourth-tier Battle Beast, the White Wolf King, had effectively become a football at Chen Feng's feet...

However, the White Wolf King wasn't completely foolish. Finally, after being sent airborne for perhaps the umpteenth time, it let out a mournful howl. Little Tiger, who had been standing aside in a daze, instantly brightened upon hearing this sound. He excitedly told Chen Feng, "Boss, this White Wolf King admits you are an incomparably powerful being and is requesting terms of submission!" "Submission?" Chen Feng paused his barrage of kicks and asked. "Yes. One thing that distinguishes Ice Rock Battle Wolves from other Battle Beasts is their respect for strength. Once they deem a person worthy of submission, they will immediately propose terms!" "What's the difference between submission and a contract?" Chen Feng inquired. "A contract is more binding in nature. But for an Ice Rock Battle Wolf, gaining its submission is absolutely better than signing a contract! It allows them to perform at their best!" "Why?" Chen Feng asked, puzzled. "If you sign a contract with this White Wolf King, it becomes your pet demon. A wolf king turned demon pet loses the standing to lead the pack! The entire wolf pack might refuse its commands! That is the rule among wolf packs!" Little Tiger explained. "I see!" Chen Feng suddenly understood, a wave of ecstatic joy washing over him. Accepting submission without a contract meant the White Wolf King remained the King, capable of commanding the entire pack! Didn't this mean he suddenly had a horde of Ice Rock Battle Wolf subordinates? And subordinates who would fight and die for him unconditionally? "Tell it I accept its submission!" Chen Feng communicated mentally to Little Tiger.

Little Tiger let out a low growl. The man and the tiger approached the White Wolf King. Gone was its former majesty; its scorched black fur was now matted with dirt, making the entire creature resemble a small dog just crawled out of a coal pile. Seeing the man and the tiger approach, the White Wolf King immediately prostrated itself, all four paws pressed flat against the earth, its tail and head stretched out in a perfect straight line. This was truly the ultimate show of respect—the five-body prostration, or perhaps six-body, since the wolf king also had a tail... "It is performing the submission rite of the Ice Rock Battle Wolf clan!" Little Tiger explained.

Chen Feng nodded. Before he could speak, the effect of his 'Berserk' state abruptly ended. His taut muscles immediately deflated, returning to their original state. As the Berserk state vanished, exhaustion flooded Chen Feng. His head swam. He casually instructed, "Little Tiger, tell it to bring the rest of the pack and follow behind us!" Little Tiger responded and walked toward the White Wolf King. Chen Feng turned away. Before he had walked far, he heard the White Wolf King emit a series of piercing cries from behind him. It seemed Little Tiger, perhaps to vent some residual anger, had given the White Wolf King another thorough beating...

Chen Feng walked up to Austin and the others. Before he could even settle himself, Landis—the man who had previously shouted down Steven—flipped over and knelt on the ground beside Austin! "A debt of life saved! In the future, if Brother Cao Zhi ever needs my services, I will face death ten thousand times over!" he declared loudly. Before Chen Feng could utter a word, four other people beside Austin also knelt down simultaneously, saying, "Thank you, Cao Zhi, for saving our lives!" Chen Feng had expected another fight after the Ice Rock Battle Wolves, which was why he'd taken the White Wolf King as a subordinate—to intimidate this group. He hadn't anticipated this outcome, and he felt momentarily thrown off balance. "What is all this?" Austin explained, "If you hadn't intervened, this group of us would have been buried in the bellies of wolves..." He stopped, noticing Chen Feng's puzzled look, and quickly added, "Steven’s death was his own doing. When we return to the Finlay Empire, I will announce publicly that he was consumed by the wolves. Please do not worry about it!" Seeing Chen Feng still doubtful, he pressed on, "I, Austin, swear to the God of Combat that if a single word of Steven's true cause of death escapes my lips outside, I will immediately suffer a backlash from my Battle Qi and die!" Landis chimed in, "Yes, he was killed after being attacked by the Ice Rock Demon Wolf. I swear to the God of Combat as well! And if I ever hear anyone saying otherwise behind closed doors, I will personally break their neck!"

Chen Feng nodded. He understood that in this world, the strong reigned supreme. Seeing him defeat the White Wolf King single-handedly had etched the mark of a true powerhouse into their minds, leading to this display. He decided against false modesty and simply helped the kneeling figures to their feet. However, he was slightly wary of oaths sworn to the God of Combat or Demon Gods. Stuart had once sworn an oath to a Demon God to gain the trust of the Kaint clan, which had subsequently led to Chen Feng being wrongfully accused...

In this battle against the Ice Rock Battle Wolves, out of the eighteen members of the traveling party (the two hermits excluded), five were killed by himself and Little Tiger. Of those remaining alive, including Austin, Grace, and Alfred, there were now barely eight people, including Landis! What a devastating loss! Since they had all spoken their piece, Chen Feng saw no need for further silencing. Honestly, he had considered murder earlier. The fact that he had killed the son of the Second Legion Commander of the Finlay Empire was now a reality. If this news leaked, he would be hunted relentlessly for the rest of his life, and the cleanest solution would be to eliminate all witnesses!

Little Tiger had just finished dealing with the White Wolf King and approached with a look of deep satisfaction, his thick tail swinging back and forth, stirring the air with each movement. When the others saw the White Wolf King following meekly behind Little Tiger, with several rows of Ice Rock Battle Wolves trailing in their wake, their expressions shifted dramatically. Little Tiger and Chen Feng had communicated the White Wolf King's submission telepathically; the others only saw the wolf king performing the 'six-body prostration' and had no idea it had submitted to Chen Feng. Chaos erupted momentarily. "Protect His Highness! Protect the Princess!" Landis and a few others frantically encircled Austin and Grace.

Seeing their panic, Chen Feng had a thought and spoke a few words to Little Tiger mentally. Little Tiger understood and let out a low growl. At that moment, the White Wolf King suddenly straightened its back, whipped its dark tail, and let out a loud, commanding howl! This wolf cry was sharp and piercing, and the ranks of Ice Rock Battle Wolves behind it immediately joined in a synchronized, fierce roar! The collective howl resonated through the woods, lingering long after, leaving the onlookers pale and drenched in cold sweat. Although Chen Feng had killed many during his previous rampage, the wolf pack was numerous. Counting those remaining, there were nearly a hundred heads—a hundred third-tier Battle Beasts roaring in unison. The sheer pressure of their combined voices shattered the morale of those already exhausted from the battle. Everyone present now held only one thought: they were finished; they were truly going to die here...

Seeing that the intended intimidation effect had been achieved, Chen Feng gently raised his right hand. A ball of red flame ignited in his palm, crackling fiercely in the mountain wind. The instant his flame appeared, the wolf roars abruptly ceased. "There is no need to be afraid! This pack of Ice Rock Battle Wolves has submitted to me!" Chen Feng stated calmly.

ps: Had a row with my boss, feeling depressed. At the time, I really wanted to unleash a massive move and just kill him... Sigh!