Infinite Rewind System: The Path of Endless Possibilities

Chapter 5: Shadows of the Storm 

So in the morning, Adam woke up early, and the fresh morning air strengthened his spirit. The two days before the attack were like a countdown in his mind, the clock ticking faster and faster. Every second must be used wisely to save the village.

He stood in the village square, watching the guards, on Elder Bai's orders, begin to reinforce the gates with heavy logs and iron nails. The farmers took the goods to the safe warehouses and took the women and children to the big house, which had been turned into a temporary shelter.

Despite the progress, Adam knew it wasn't enough.

<** System Alert: Preparation Progress - Homeland Defense: 60%. Time remaining: 1 day and 22 hours **>

"We need more," Adam muttered to himself. "More power, more allies and more time. "

He turned to Garrett, who guarded the walls. The head guard looked strange, his confident smile replaced by a scowl. Expressing the truth

"Garret" Adam called and ran towards him.

"What, son?" Garrett asked without looking up from his work.

Adam said: I have to leave the village. "There's something I need to find."

Garrett's face lit up, then he turned to face her. "You're serious about this, aren't you?" Should we leave when we're about to fight? »

Adam nodded. "I'm not leaving the country. I just want something different. If I come back You can call me crazy all you want with an empty hand. "

Garrett studied her for a moment before sighing. "Okay. But if you don't come back before nightfall, I'll assume you're dead, and I won't follow you. Adam laughed weakly. "The forest was cooler than usual, something Adam found comforting and soothing. He used **Survey** before dawn and scanned the area for any useful items. The fruits he took into the forest, where the system He found a hidden cave behind a large bunch of grapes.

<**System Alert: Revealed Location-Spirit Beast Lair**>

<**Available Cost:** Small Soul Core or Rare Material. **>

Adam reached the cave, confused. The entrance was wide and dark, and the smell of decay was strong. Something was inside, not just an animal.

"Nothing," Adam muttered as he entered.

The cave was cold and damp, the walls glistening with moisture. tui As he went deeper, the incoming light faded, forcing him to rely on the small glow of his spiritual power to light his way.

<**Warning: Visitor is entering a war zone. Powerful animal spirit detected. **>

System alerts

shivered down Adam's spine. He slowed his pace, his eyes following the shadows.

A roar echoed through the cave, and Adam's heart leapt into his throat. Out of the darkness, a pair of bright yellow eyes appeared. followed by the large form of the beast.

<**Can be explored**>

<**Name:** Shadowfang tiger

**Level:** Mid-level animal spirit

**Death Rate:** 400/400

** Spirit Power * 50/50

** Skills:** [Shadow Joy], [River Claw], [Camouflage Aura]

** Danger Level: ** High. **>

Adam's hand remained firmly on the wolf that was still holding his throat. The Shadowfang tiger was large, its black fur blending in perfectly with the darkness of the surroundings.

"It won't be easy," Adam whispered.

The tiger growled, crouched, ready to pounce. Adam didn't wait for him to go. He leapt forward and stabbed the beast in the side with a wolf claw. The blade hit the beast's side, cutting it hard, but the tiger didn't care.

He attacked the opponent with his claws, the blow missing as he turned to the side.

<**Score: 90 → 75/100**>

The system alert

A He saw the claws cut into his hand, leaving a deep gash. Adam gritted his teeth and forced himself to focus.

<**System Suggestion: Weakness to Aura of Hudden Exploitation: Light Energy. Activate radical resonance. ***>

Adam whispered, "I know," and summoned fire from his **Root of Resonance**. The flames danced in his hand, shooting out a blazing torch that shattered the tiger's form.

The beast growled in the darkness, its movements erratic. Adam caught the spot where its legs were cut. This time the cut was deeper, and the tiger roared in pain.

<**A very big hit! Health Points: 400 → 320/400. ***>

The fight continued in a blur of movement and shooting. Adam's increased strength from his previous skill upgrade allowed him to stand alone against the tiger's deadly claws, but his strength was quickly depleted.

As the tiger respawned, Adam focused all his strength on the final blow. The flame ignited in the wolf's throat, and he plunged it into the beast's chest.

The tiger let out a cry before it fell, its huge body hitting the ground.

<**Victory achieved. Prizes won:**>

- **Academic Points:** +150

- **Item Received:** Shadowfang Core (Rare)

- **Unlocking Skill:** [Shadowmeld] (Invisible in dark environments)**

Adam dropped to his knees, his chest heaving as he went deeper. Shadowfang's main breath was blowing out of his hand, and a strange energy was coming out.

<**Can be checked**>

<**Name:** Shadowfang Core

**Type:** Very rare spirit

** Benefits: ** Can be used to craft high quality equipment or refine spiritual energy. **>

A smile settled on Adam's lips. It was just what I needed.

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When Adam returned home, the sun had begun to set, painting the sky orange and red. Garrett waited for him at the gates with folded arms.

"Well?" Garrett asked, raising an eyebrow.

Adam lifted Shadowfang's spirits, and he smiled wider. "I thought this would help."

Garrett's eyes narrowed.