Chapter 160: Formidable
Lin Feng's brow furrowed slightly at the sight. He understood that the tiger's strength was extraordinarily formidable, and its endurance was superb.
An intense fighting spirit surged across Lin Feng's face. 'If this move won't work, then it's time for a new strategy.'
He stepped forward slowly. This time, he didn't choose to flee, but to meet the beast head-on. Having made his decision, Lin Feng no longer hesitated. With a single movement, he charged toward the tiger.
Seeing Lin Feng charge, the tiger let out a sudden roar. It scrambled on the ground for a moment before its body vanished into the dense forest. Its speed was astonishing, and it disappeared from Lin Feng's sight almost instantly.
Lin Feng froze for a second, taken aback by the sight. 'I never expected this tiger to be so cunning, or so fast.'
Lin Feng's expression grew grim. He didn't recklessly charge into the dense woods to give chase. Instead, he waited at the edge.
The tiger's speed was truly extraordinary. In just a few moments, the entire forest seemed to grow much dimmer.
SWOOSH!
Just as Lin Feng was lost in thought, a sudden chill washed over him from behind. He whipped around to see a massive black tiger pouncing right at him.
"Courting death!"
Lin Feng sneered at the pouncing tiger and met its attack. The two locked in combat, beginning a life-or-death struggle within the dense forest.
Lin Feng dodged relentlessly. The tiger's attacks were incredibly cunning, yet they couldn't even graze his clothes. Lin Feng was simply too fast; the tiger's strikes were always a fraction too slow.
But this was a dangerous game. Lin Feng could dodge a thousand times, but if the beast landed just one hit, he would be at a complete and utter disadvantage!
BANG!
Another vicious, heavy claw slammed down on Lin Feng's shoulder. This time, he failed to dodge and took the deadly blow head-on.
Lin Feng was thrown back several dozen feet, his arms trembling uncontrollably. Drops of blood began to seep from his shoulder.
A cold glint flashed in Lin Feng's eyes. 'I have to finish this tiger. Otherwise, I'll die here tonight. This is no game.'
'If this drags on,' he thought, 'I'll be in trouble. The tiger is full of energy, but mine is draining fast. If this fight continues, I'll be the one to lose in the end.'
HAAAH!
Exhaling sharply, Lin Feng poured his Inner Strength into his legs. He kicked off the ground violently, shooting directly toward the tiger, his speed increasing once again.
Seeing Lin Feng charge it, a bright glint shone in the tiger's eyes. It could smell its prey. With a sudden leap, it pounced toward Lin Feng.
BANG!
Lin Feng's fist slammed into the tiger's stomach, and its soft underbelly immediately caved in. But the tiger paid it no mind. Instead, it used the recoil to fling Lin Feng away before pouncing on him once more.
Seeing the tiger charge him again, Lin Feng's eyes narrowed, and an icy killing intent began to radiate from his body.
'How can this damned thing's defenses be so powerful?'
His expression turned grave. Lin Feng knew exactly how much destructive power had been behind that last punch.
'Even an Innate Martial Artist of my own level would have been severely injured if I'd hit them in the stomach with that punch. But this tiger is completely unaffected?'
But as astonishing as the tiger's defense was, it didn't mean Lin Feng was helpless against it. He stepped forward with his right foot, his body slightly bowed. The muscles all over his body bulged, and veins popped on his elbow.
His right hand formed a Palm Blade, which he chopped forward with an indomitable aura. This was the third form of the Azure Dragon Arm: Azure Dragon's Tail Swing.
As Lin Feng's palm cut through the air, it let out a sharp, ear-piercing whistle, like the roar of a million flood dragons. The power was immense and unrivaled.
AWOOO!
Sensing the terrifying power of Lin Feng's strike, the tiger's pupils contracted in a shockingly human-like way. Its charging body came to an abrupt halt!
Its nearly one-ton body seemed to defy the laws of physics, stopping dead in its tracks from a full-speed charge. It then twisted, trying to escape the terrifying Palm Blade.
Lin Feng was taken aback. 'I really didn't expect the tiger to react like that. It's almost unbelievable!'
'This tiger's reflexes are incredible. It actually predicted the danger of my attack and reacted in time. If it hadn't slowed down so abruptly, it would've been hit, wouldn't it?'
Lin Feng was still astonished by the tiger's nimbleness, but he also understood that if his strike had sent it flying, the tiger would have been utterly defeated.
Because he knew that although the tiger's speed was uncannily swift, in his eyes, it had just revealed a fatal flaw!
So, the instant his strike missed, Lin Feng took a fierce step forward. With a flick of his fingers, countless silver needles blasted toward the tiger.
The silver needles glinted as they flew, carrying a terrifying force. The tiger managed to dodge them at the last second, but by then, Lin Feng had already closed the distance.
He tackled the tiger, wrapping his arms around it. Then, he bent his knees, and a sickening CRACK echoed from them. Lin Feng viciously drove his right knee toward the tiger's head, and the beast began to struggle wildly.
But Lin Feng gave it no such chance. Even as the bones in his knee shattered, he lifted his left leg and viciously whipped it against the tiger's spine.
THUD!
A muffled thud echoed out, followed by the tiger's pained howls. Lin Feng's kick carried the force of a falling mountain, yet when it connected, it only produced a dull thud and failed to cause any fatal damage.
The tiger's defense was horrifyingly tough. Lin Feng was utterly shocked, but he didn't dare relax for an instant. He knew this beast was not to be trifled with.
'And it's definitely intelligent,' he thought. 'If it uses this chance to run, I'll be powerless to stop it.'
Sure enough, after a few seconds of howling, the tiger opened its jaws and lunged to bite Lin Feng. Its sharp fangs glinted coldly in the light, looking as if they could tear him in two!
Lin Feng's gaze sharpened. In a situation like this, he couldn't afford to be careless. He clenched both hands into fists and swung them out violently.
BANG!
Another dull impact rang out as Lin Feng's iron fists met the tiger's fangs. Both were sent stumbling back two or three meters.
They both came to a stop. Lin Feng's fists were dripping with blood, while one of the tiger's sharp fangs had been knocked loose. But this did nothing to stop the beast from launching another attack.