Fifteen minutes later, the car stopped in front of an open plain.
Leo got out of the car and looked out.
Before him was a massive area enclosed by fences, spanning at least three to four hundred acres as far as the eye could see.
The area was divided into countless paddocks of varying sizes, each packed with a dense multitude of creatures.
Cows, horses, pigs—these were the most numerous.
There were also various wild beasts—wolves, bears, deer, and even some strange creatures he couldn't name.
Leo made a rough estimate; there were at least ten thousand heads.
Dean walked up to his side and pointed at the area in front of them.
"Mr. Leo, they are all in here. A total of ten thousand eight hundred creatures, including eight thousand three hundred large livestock—cows, horses, pigs, and the like. There are also two thousand five hundred various wild beasts."
He paused.
"This is all we could get for now. Any more would attract the attention of the higher-ups. We know you don't want to cause a scene and draw unnecessary eyes."
Leo nodded.
This amount had already far exceeded his expectations; Vivian had indeed put in a lot of effort.
Dean continued.
"We've leased this land, covering three hundred and fifty acres. Staff have been arranged inside for categorized management. Also..."
He looked at Leo.
"We have notified everyone to leave in advance. There isn't a single person inside now. All surveillance equipment has also been removed. We guarantee no one will know what happens inside."
A flash of satisfaction crossed Leo's eyes.
This Vivian was indeed clever.
She didn't ask what shouldn't be asked, didn't look at what shouldn't be seen, and didn't pry into what shouldn't be known, handling things flawlessly.
"Thank you for your hard work. Arrange for a transport fleet to come later; these creatures can still be sold for money."
Leo said.
Dean shook his head.
"Understood. Then we will take our leave first."
Dean didn't ask further, turned to get into the car, and the fleet slowly drove away.
Leo stood in place, watching them depart.
Once the silhouettes of the cars completely disappeared over the horizon, he turned around and looked at the fenced area before him.
He didn't enter immediately; instead, he closed his eyes, and his Nen began to flow.
Invisible Nen centered on him and rapidly spread in all directions.
Sweeping over the grass, over the trees—an 'En' with a radius of two hundred and fifty meters.
Leo carefully sensed every inch of the area, confirming there were no hidden surveillance devices or lurking figures.
Then, he quickly circled the area once; indeed, there were no issues.
Only then did Leo step into the enclosure. The moment he entered, a wave of noisy sounds hit him.
The mooing of cows, the neighing of horses, the grunting of pigs, and the low growls of wild beasts—all mixed together to form a unique clamor.
Standing at the entrance and looking at the densely packed creatures, Leo felt a surge of anticipation.
Over ten thousand creatures were enough for him to reach Level 70.
He raised his right hand, and Nen slowly condensed in his palm.
A small golden orb of Nen gradually took shape, only the size of a peanut, but the energy compressed within was enough to blow a cow apart.
'Perfect. While harvesting Life Energy, I can train my Emitter skills.'
He had almost finished training as an Enhancer; next, it was time to advance his progress as an Emitter.
Leo flicked his finger.
Whoosh!
The Nen orb shot out instantly, so fast its trajectory was almost invisible!
A hundred meters away, a bull grazing with its head down suddenly stiffened.
A blood hole the width of a finger appeared on its head.
The bull didn't even have time to let out a scream before it collapsed with a thud.
The surrounding herd of cows instantly exploded into chaos!
They fled in panic, but the fences were too high and sturdy for them to escape.
They could only huddle together, letting out fearful moos.
Leo didn't stop. He raised his hand, and another Nen orb condensed.
Whoosh!
Another cow fell.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The Nen orbs shot out like raindrops, accurately piercing the heads of one creature after another.
The cattle fell in swathes like wheat being harvested. Blood soaked the grass, and a heavy scent of gore filled the air.
The remaining creatures fled even more frantically, but they had nowhere to go.
They could only run back and forth within the fences, letting out desperate cries.
As Leo hunted, he felt the flow of Nen within his body.
This kind of long-range attack placed high demands on the control and precision of Nen.
At the beginning, his aim was slightly off, and he occasionally missed.
But with constant practice, his precision grew higher and higher, and his Nen consumption became less and less.
The tattoo on the back of his hand continuously pulsed with warmth.
[Life Energy +0.5] [Life Energy +0.8] [Life Energy +1.2]...
Prompt messages flashed rapidly in his mind, eventually converging into a total sum.
Leo ignored them and continued his hunt.
He was like a precision harvester, tirelessly reaping these lives.
A day later, as the sun set, the golden afterglow spilled over the bloody plain.
Leo stopped his movements and looked around.
The originally crowded enclosures were now mostly empty.
Fallen corpses were everywhere, and blood had gathered into small streams, winding and flowing.
The animal carcasses in many of the enclosures had already been hauled away by the transport fleet.
Less than six thousand heads remained.
[Rank: Level 69 (100%) → Level 70 (0%)]
At that moment—an indescribable power surged from deep within his body!
Leo's body jolted violently!
Nen erupted from his body, the aura flaring up to over 4 meters high!
The massive Nen instantly terrified the animals in the pens, making them tremble and shiver.
The originally noisy plain instantly became silent, falling into a deathly hush!
He clearly felt his muscle fibers becoming tighter at a speed visible to the naked eye!
Every muscle bundle was reorganizing and strengthening, becoming as tough as steel cables!
His bones were itching—a sign of increasing density!
He could hear faint "crackling" sounds coming from within his body; it was his bones becoming stronger and more compact!
His height was also increasing: 1.9 meters, 2 meters, 2.1 meters.
When the changes stopped, Leo looked down at his body.
His already lean and powerful physique had become even more perfect—the muscle lines were smooth and potent, every inch containing explosive power.
His skin gleamed faintly under the setting sun, an external manifestation of Life Energy filled to the extreme.
He clenched his fist, and a sonic boom rang out.
Power was flowing incessantly.
His eyes scanned the area, and his perception spread outward.
One hundred meters. Two hundred meters. Three hundred meters. Four hundred meters.
He saw an insect crawling on a leaf on a tree four hundred meters away.
He saw further away, several birds perching on a branch.
He could even see the patterns on the birds' feathers; his neural reaction speed had also reached a new height.
Leo raised his right hand and lightly scratched his left arm with a fingernail.
A small wound appeared, oozing a bead of blood.
He counted the time silently. Fifteen seconds, the wound stopped bleeding and scabbed over.
One minute and twenty seconds. The scab fell off, and the skin was restored to its original state, without leaving even a trace.
The corners of Leo's mouth curled up slightly. The endless vitality and surging power within his body left him incredibly satisfied.
Level 70, a brand new threshold.
He looked up at the remaining six thousand creatures.
"One day left,"
He said softly.
"Continue."
Under the setting sun, his figure moved once again.