Chapter 115: Low-Level Soul Beasts
. Deep within the quiet, serene Star Dou Great Forest, light struggled to penetrate the dense foliage, casting only a chaotic, chaotic shadow on the ground.
The air was thick with the scent of dampness, earth, and rotting leaves, and
a vague sense of unease permeated the air. Suddenly, a chaotic chorus of shouts and heavy footsteps shattered the stillness.
Liu Feng and his companions looked in the direction of the sound and saw a squadron of elite soldiers, panic-stricken, running desperately toward them.
Behind them, a group of massive
, plate-armored rhinos pursued them fiercely. These rhinos, more than two men tall and massive, were covered in iron-hard black scales. They gleamed with a cold brilliance in the dim light, like a relentless tank, crushing everything in their path.
"It's a century-old plate-armored rhinoceros!" someone in the crowd screamed in terror.
Liu Feng's expression darkened upon hearing this; he knew the terrifying power of these soul beasts.
The century-old plate-armored giant rhinoceros possessed not only immense strength but also astonishing defense. Ordinary attacks on them were like mosquito bites, inflicting no substantial damage.
This spirit beast was a complete hindrance to ordinary soldiers and low-level spirit masters with limited offensive power.
The soldiers at the front clutched their weapons, their faces filled with fear and helplessness.
"No, we can't hold on!" a man who looked like a squad leader shouted anxiously, "Send a signal, request support!"
A soldier quickly pulled out a flare and fired it into the air.
With a whoosh, a sharp whistle instantly pierced the hushed air above the forest.
The armored rhinos showed no sign of stopping, roaring and charging forward.
This elite group of soldiers was instantly devastated.
They tried to resist again and again, but were repeatedly driven back by the rhinoceros' overwhelming force.
One soldier, summoning his courage, thrust his spear full force at a rhinoceros. However, upon contact with the rhinoceros's tough scales, the spear bounced back violently, sending the soldier crashing to the ground, narrowly avoiding being crushed by the rhinoceros' hooves. The
rhinoceros leaped high on its front legs, then slammed back with a powerful thud, shaking the ground like a small earthquake.
The soldiers were thrown to the ground, many falling to the ground, putting them in dire straits.
Just as the soldiers were nearing despair, a rapid sound of footsteps reached them from another direction.
Liu Feng looked carefully and saw a group of spirit masters rushing towards him.
The one walking in front was a spirit master named Wang Wu.
Liu Feng recognized him at a glance, and a complex wave of emotions surged in his heart.
His previous fight with Wang Wu had given him a deep understanding of Wang Wu's powerful strength.
Wang Wu's spirit was the Soul-Breaking Blade. Its razor-sharp blade technique still impressed Liu Feng. As for Wang Wu's spirit abilities, he had never had the opportunity to witness them.
At this moment, Wang Wu was dressed in a black suit.
His eyes were firm and sharp, as if he could see through everything.
Behind him, six spirit masters stood in a stern, battle-ready formation, each emanating a powerful surge of spirit energy.
"Everyone, be careful! This century-old plate-armored giant rhinoceros is formidable!" Wang Wu shouted, his voice steady and powerful. "Follow my command! Prepare for battle!"
The six spirit masters quickly spread out, forming a fan-shaped formation to surround the armored rhinoceros.
Wang Wu launched the first attack, manifesting his spirit, the Soul-Breaking Blade, from his right hand. He chanted, "Soul-Breaking Blade!"
Instantly, a rich black light emanated from the blade, imbued with immense power.
He leaped forward, the blade in his hand like a flash of black lightning, slashing fiercely at the armored rhinoceros' neck.
The armored giant rhino seemed to sense the mortal danger and quickly turned its head, using its hard scales to block Wang Wu's attack.
With a loud "clang," sparks flew everywhere as Wang Wu's sword struck the scales with a dull thud.
While the blow didn't cause fatal damage to the armored giant rhino, it felt an unprecedented threat.
The other spirit masters also unleashed their spirit abilities.
A spirit master clasped his hands together and whispered, "Wood Spirit Binding!"
Instantly, countless thick vines erupted from the ground, wrapping around the armored giant rhino like a swarm of nimble pythons.
These vines were incredibly resilient, attempting to bind the armored giant rhino tightly.
However, the rhino was too powerful, and it struggled desperately. The thick vines broke under the immense force, and it quickly broke free.
Seeing this, another spirit master immediately unleashed his own spirit ability.
A massive bow and arrow instantly materialized in his hand. The string pulled, and an arrow emitting a faint blue glow instantly took shape. "Ice Arrow Rain!" He shouted, releasing the string, and the arrow, like a blue meteor, pierced the bone with chill, blasted towards the
armored giant rhino. The arrow struck the armored giant rhino, releasing a powerful burst of cold energy that coated its body in a thick layer of frost, slowing its movements.
Wang Wu took advantage of the rhino's moment of being affected by the icy rain and launched another attack.
"Soul Breath, Sky-Splitting Slash!"
he shouted, the black light on the blade growing stronger. Then, with a fierce swing forward, a stream of black energy shot out from the blade, like a black streak, hurtling towards the armored giant rhinoceros.
Wherever the energy passed, the air seemed to be torn apart by the blade, making a sizzling sound.
The armored giant rhinoceroses felt the overwhelming power of this energy and used their bodies to block it.
However, the force of this blade energy was too overwhelming. Cracks instantly appeared on the scales of a plate-armored giant rhinoceros after it struck. Blood flowed from the cracks, staining the surrounding ground crimson.
The other spirit masters, unwilling to be outdone, unleashed a continuous stream of spirit abilities, attacking the plate-armored giant rhinoceroses.
For a moment, the forest shimmered with light, and powerful forces collided with a deafening roar.
Under the spirit masters' fierce attacks, the plate-armored giant rhinoceroses gradually became trapped.
Their movements became increasingly sluggish, their wounds multiplied, and blood flowed continuously, pooling in dark red pools on the ground.
But the plate-armored giant rhinoceroses refused to give up their resistance. They roared in anger, shaking the surrounding leaves
as they made a final struggle.
One of the plate-armored giant rhinoceroses recklessly rushed towards Wang Wu, its speed so fast that it created a strong gust of wind, and its hooves left deep footprints on the ground.
Wang Wu's eyes flashed with determination upon seeing this. He channeled all his strength into his Soul-Breaking Blade, preparing to meet the attack of the armored giant rhino.
"Soul-Destroying Sky Shattering!" Wang Wu shouted, and the Soul-Breaking Blade in his hand erupted with a dazzling light, imbued with boundless power.
He charged towards the armored giant rhino, then swung the blade with all his might, sending a powerful force hurtling towards it.
The plate-armored giant rhinoceros was struck by this force, its body instantly split in two by the blade's flash, and it fell heavily to the ground.
The fallen rhinoceros smashed into a nearby tree, causing it to shake violently, countless branches and leaves falling, and a deep crack appeared in the trunk.
After a thrilling and fierce battle, the plate-armored giant rhinoceroses finally collapsed to the ground, unable to withstand the attacks of the spirit masters.
Their bodies gradually lost their vitality, and their blood dyed the surrounding ground red, and the air was filled with a strong smell of blood.
Liu Feng, standing from a distance, witnessed this magnificent battle and was filled with admiration for Wang Wu's prowess.
He was deeply impressed by Wang Wu's powerful strength and calm command in the battle. He
still had a great gap between him and Wang Wu. After all, actual combat was different from competition. He needed to practice harder to improve his strength.
After the battle, Liu Feng immediately used his second spirit skill to heal the injured soldiers.
His hands glowed with a soft green light, imbued with healing power.
He walked over to a wounded soldier, placed his hands on his wound, and whispered, "Life never ends!"
As his words fell, the bleeding from the soldier's wound quickly stopped, and the wound began to heal at a visible speed.
"Thank you, Doctor Liu!" the soldier said gratefully. Liu Feng smiled and nodded, then continued to treat the other injured soldiers.
Thanks to his efforts, the wounded soldiers' injuries gradually healed, their faces regaining color, and a glimmer of hope rekindled in their eyes.
Wang Wu watched Liu Feng treating the soldiers and expressed his admiration for his skills.
He approached Liu Feng and said, "Liu Feng, your healing skills are remarkable. Thanks to you, these soldiers' injuries would have been much worse."
Liu Feng humbly replied, "Brother Wang, you're too kind. This is what I should do. Your performance in battle was truly remarkable and truly eye-opening."
The two exchanged a smile, their previous rivalry seemingly insignificant.
In this treacherous Star Dou Great Forest, they all understood that only through cooperation could they best face the challenges ahead.
As the soldiers' injuries gradually stabilized, the team continued its advance deeper into the forest.
Liu Feng, Wang Wu, and the others walked at the center of the group, their eyes filled with vigilance, ever prepared for any possible danger.
In this mysterious forest, no one knew what the next challenge would be. Only by working together could they complete this hunting mission.