"Keep going! Don't give it a chance to breathe!"

Under the siege of the five, the Swamp Crocodile's health bar dropped rapidly.

Lin Feng seized another opportunity to land two more slashes, dealing 31 and 29 points of damage respectively.

The moment the crocodile's health bar emptied, a notification flashed before Lin Feng's eyes:

【Participated in the kill of a Lv5 Swamp Crocodile, damage contribution 26%】

【Experience gained: 10 (Total EXP 40 × 26%)】

【No experience gained for killing monsters at a lower level than yourself】

His experience points changed from (1/100) to (11/100).

"Clear the battlefield, watch out for the second one." Zhao Hu took a breath, his gaze lingering on Lin Feng for a moment.

Those three slashes just now had dealt a total of 91 damage, which was indeed around 26%. But this damage amount...

Zhao Hu calculated silently: If Lin Feng were truly Level 1, with a base Strength of 5 plus the 5 attack power from the grey Greatsword, his total attack power would be 30. Against a crocodile with 12 Defense, he should only be able to deal 18 damage.

Yet Lin Feng's lowest hit was 29.

This would only be possible if his Strength attribute was 7 or higher, bringing his total attack power above 40.

But how was that possible? Unless he was hiding his level.

Zhao Hu thought of another possibility—did this kid have a special talent?

He didn't question him on the spot. In the Nightmare World, everyone had secrets. As long as Lin Feng was useful to the team and didn't pose a threat, he didn't intend to pry.

"The growth area for Heart-Poison Grass is just ahead." Zhao Hu pointed toward a mud pit covered in dark purple moss. "Jian Yan, check the surroundings."

Jian Yan climbed the tree again. After a moment, he lowered his voice: "In the mud pit... there are at least five Corrosive Poison Toads. Also, there's something in the reeds on the left; it's quite large and approaching slowly."

Zhao Hu frowned. "Prepare for battle. Lin Feng, keep an eye on the reeds to the left. Give us a warning if anything comes out."

Before he could finish speaking, the reeds shook violently.

Three dog-sized creatures covered in bone spurs rushed out—Bone-Sting Dogs, Level 4.

"Three Bone-Sting Dogs!" Jian Yan shouted.

"Tie Dun, Shadow Snake, handle the toads! Lin Feng and I will deal with the hounds!" Zhao Hu ordered quickly.

Two Bone-Sting Dogs lunged at Zhao Hu, while the other charged toward Lin Feng.

Lin Feng gripped his greatsword tightly; this time, he did not hesitate.

The instincts of a general boiled in his blood: Step, exert force, slash!

【Attack Calculation: Total Attack Power 42.5】

【Target Defense: 8 (Bone Armor)】

【Damage Dealt: 34.5】

The first strike severed the bone spurs and cut into the hound's shoulder.

The Bone-Sting Dog collapsed with a miserable howl, its health bar instantly dropping by nearly half.

But in the blink of an eye, it actually struggled to its feet and lunged from the side, its sharp claws reaching for Lin Feng's neck.

Lin Feng raised his arm to block.

【Attacked: Attack Power 28 - Defense 12.5 = Damage Dealt 15.5】

A burning pain radiated from his left arm. His health bar dropped from 175 to 159.5.

It hurt, but it was bearable.

He used the momentum to turn, kicking the hound's belly with his right leg to knock it back, while simultaneously drawing his sword for a horizontal slash!

The second strike hit the neck.

-33!

This Bone-Sting Dog's health bar was instantly emptied.

【Solo kill of a Lv4 Bone-Sting Dog, obtained full experience of 20 points】

His experience points became (31/100).

In just a few seconds, Lin Feng had dealt with one on his own. On Zhao Hu's side, the two Bone-Sting Dogs also lay in pools of blood.

"All cleared?" Tie Dun shouted from his side. "The toads are dealt with too!"

Zhao Hu walked over to Lin Feng, glanced at the Bone-Sting Dog's corpse on the ground, then looked at the wound on Lin Feng's left arm.

"Handled well." He paused. "But the damage from those two slashes just now..."

Lin Feng's heart tightened.

Zhao Hu stared at him for two seconds before finally shaking his head. "Forget it. Everyone has their own secrets. As long as you don't harm the team, I won't ask questions."

He knelt down and sprinkled Hemostatic Grass powder on Lin Feng's wound.

"Anyway, the task the boss gave you to kill a monster solo—you just completed it." Zhao Hu bandaged the wound. "A Level 4 Bone-Sting Dog is qualified enough."

Lin Feng breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you, Brother Zhao."

"Don't thank me too early." Zhao Hu stood up. "The Swamp Crocodile is the main target. You still have to kill one solo to truly prove yourself."

As if in response to his words, a distant puddle exploded again.

A second Swamp Crocodile, even larger than the first, slowly crawled out of the water. It seemed to be attracted by the scent of blood and charged straight toward the team.

"This one is for Lin Feng," Zhao Hu said suddenly. "We'll stand by to support, but unless you're about to die, we won't make a move."

Lin Feng was stunned.

Tie Dun frowned. "Scarface, this is too risky. This is a Level 5 Swamp Crocodile!"

"He can do it." Zhao Hu stared at Lin Feng. "From those two slashes just now, I can ✪ Nоvеlіgһt ✪ (Official version) see you're at least Level 5. Stop hiding and show your real skill."

Lin Feng took a deep breath.

Zhao Hu had guessed wrong; he wasn't Level 5, he was Level 1 with a General's bonus. But it was also possible Zhao Hu was saying that on purpose.

He gripped the greatsword and walked toward the Swamp Crocodile.

The crocodile stopped, its murky eyes staring at the human walking toward it alone.

Ten meters.

Five meters.

Three meters! 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

The Swamp Crocodile lunged suddenly!

Lin Feng rolled to the left, his blade slicing across the crocodile's flank in the process.

-27!

A hit, but the damage was average.

The crocodile's tail swept across; Lin Feng leapt to avoid it, stumbling slightly as he landed.

An opening! The crocodile snapped its jaws at him!

Lin Feng didn't retreat; instead, he lunged forward, the tip of his blade piercing straight into the crocodile's open throat!

His General instincts erupted—the angle, timing, and power of this thrust were perfect.

【Attack Calculation: Total Attack Power 42.5】

【Target Defense: Throat Defense 5】

【Damage Dealt: 37.5】

The blade tip sank into the soft tissue, going all the way to the hilt.

-38!

The crocodile let out a roar of pain, thrashing its head wildly. Lin Feng gripped the hilt tightly, his entire body being flung into the air before slamming heavily onto the ground.

【Fall Damage Taken: 15】

His health bar dropped to 144.5.

But he didn't let go.

The crocodile's health bar had dropped to 40%, sending it into a frenzy, its attacks becoming even more erratic.

Lin Feng rolled to dodge the sharp claws, found an opportunity to pull out his sword, and delivered another diagonal slash!

-29!

-31!

-26!

Three consecutive slashes, all hitting the same wound.

The crocodile's movements grew slower and slower until it finally collapsed with a thud.

【Solo kill of a Lv5 Swamp Crocodile, obtained full experience of 40 points】

His experience points became (71/100).

Lin Feng knelt on one knee, panting heavily. The wound on his left arm had reopened and was bleeding again, and his body was covered in bruises.

But he had won.

He had killed a Level 5 Swamp Crocodile solo.

Zhao Hu walked over, looking silently at the crocodile's corpse and then at Lin Feng. He waved to the team: "Collect the loot, we're heading back!"

Lin Feng stood up slowly. On the way back to the camp, the setting sun dyed the wilderness a dark red.

Lin Feng walked in the middle of the team, covered in wounds but with a steady pace.

He had completed the task and demonstrated part of his strength in front of Zhao Hu. Although it had caused suspicion, he had at least earned some breathing room to survive.

The Eye of Probability would refresh in twenty-nine days.

What would he obtain next time?

Perhaps a piece of blue equipment, or... a skill book?