Chapter 534 - 338: The Most Dangerous Opponent_2
The young man held a black dagger in his hand and swiftly charged toward his opponent. This action surprised the massive beast before him, yet also delighted it. Just as Yan Xiaobao was about to reach the beast, he abruptly changed direction, darted to its side, and dived under its claws, lunging forward with immense force capable of killing it instantly.
Though the attack carried great force, Yan Xiaobao knew the risk was equally high. While the beast was still able to move, it had exposed its entire flank to Yan Xiaobao. Without waiting for a better opportunity, he stabbed the dagger into its tough hide. The blade pierced through and sank into its flesh.
The wound wasn’t deep enough to be fatal, yet it was still a wound. As blood surged out of its side, the beast’s pained screams resounded like sharp cries. Using its mist-like energy to stem the bleeding, the beast now appeared more agonized than ever, hatred and fury gleaming in its eyes.
Despite the beast’s intelligence being comparable to that of humans, it was still ruled by its primal instincts. Although it hadn’t entirely succumbed to its animalistic nature, it was evident that the urge to kill Hui Yue had awakened within it—a fact Yan Xiaobao promptly noticed.
Yan Xiaobao fled again as he kicked a small stone off the forest floor, launching it at the beast like a barrage. He continued to apply pressure, forcing it to advance or endure the bombardment. Already injured and unwilling to suffer additional harm, the beast dodged every rock. Yan Xiaobao’s retreating assault made it impossible for the beast to move forward, as its sole focus was on avoiding the stones landing on its body.
Suddenly, the cracking sound of exploding stones rang out. Gazing at the beast, Yan Xiaobao immediately saw a stark difference compared to before. Previously, the beast’s body was adorned with stunning golden fur, silver streaks running beneath its spine. However, now, a black mist shrouded its form, and it no longer avoided the stones. When the stones came into contact with the shield surrounding the beast, each one was shattered into fragments. Yan Xiaobao felt astonished by the defensive power the beast now possessed. But he noticed one thing: the beast had grown slower. Clearly, using this energy to protect itself diminished its ability to move quickly. Encased in this shield, the beast no longer relied on speed, as it could withstand the majority of attacks.
Roaring loudly, the beast lunged at the young man wielding the dagger. It opened its mouth wide, ready to clamp down on him, its claws fully exposed to Yan Xiaobao’s unprotected parts.
Seeing the fangs and claws rushing toward him, Yan Xiaobao knew he couldn’t avoid both. Gripping his dagger tightly, he infused it with spiritual energy and quickly evaded the claws. However, as he narrowly escaped them, the beast’s teeth sank deep into his shoulder. A sickening crunch was heard as his shoulder blade shattered under the sheer pressure of its powerful jaws.
Blood pooled in his mouth, his eyes turned red, but Yan Xiaobao suppressed the red fog within him. Instead, he lifted his still-functioning arm, brandished the dagger coated in black blood, and with all his might, stabbed it into the beast’s forehead, between its eyes.
The dagger moved slowly at first; he could feel it cutting through layers of crystal before penetrating soft fur and flesh. Once it broke through the crystal layers, the beast’s protective barrier, the dagger slipped effortlessly into the skull.