Chapter 83 - 82: Diverting the Disaster
Chapter 83: Chapter 82: Diverting the Disaster
The Illusory Bee Wolf’s corpse fell.
The Red Refining Snake and the Golden-Winged Eagle didn’t seem to have an appetite for it.
So, Yu Changsheng reluctantly stored the body, planning to sell it to the Ten Thousand Beasts Tower later.
’The Illusory Bee Wolf’s traits aren’t a good match for the Golden-Winged Eagle. Otherwise, it would have been a fine material for fusion.’
"Let’s go. We still have plenty of time. I’ll pick a good Demon Beast for you to fuse with!"
After recalling the two beasts into his Inner Realm, Yu Changsheng opened the map of the Ten Thousand Beasts Secret Realm and started pondering which Demon Beast would be suitable.
There were many types of Demon Beasts in the Ten Thousand Beasts Secret Realm—creatures of the five elements Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth, as well as Wind and Lightning attributes, offering a wide range of choices.
After much consideration, Yu Changsheng finally selected a Demon Beast. It wasn’t a flying bird but a land-dweller: a Metal Attribute Black-striped Rhino.
The Black-striped Rhino had tough skin and thick flesh, boasting formidable defenses. It was considered an Overlord Level creature among Tier One Demon Beasts and possessed the Talent Magic, Hardening. If it were used as a fusion material for the Golden-Winged Eagle, the eagle would likely gain its Hardening ability.
This would greatly increase the Golden-Winged Eagle’s Defense Force.
Furthermore, the Black-striped Rhino possessed a Self-healing Ability, allowing it to recover from injuries using its vitality. This ability would bring great benefits to the Golden-Winged Eagle, increasing its endurance in battle.
Having chosen his target, Yu Changsheng rushed to the grasslands where the Black-striped Rhinos resided.
Black-striped Rhinos were herd animals. If he attacked rashly, he would likely attract the attention of the entire herd, which was more than Yu Changsheng could handle.
So, just as he had in the Snow Valley, Yu Changsheng waited patiently for a straggler.
The Black-striped Rhino stood about three to four meters tall. Its entire body was dark, covered in striped patterns. Its four hooves were thick and sturdy, its head looked as if it were covered in sharp black thorns, and two giant tusks protruded from its mouth, creating a truly destructive image!
"There’s one!"
After crouching for two hours, Yu Changsheng finally saw a lone Black-striped Rhino heading toward a water source. He stood up, an excited expression on his face, and quickly gave chase.
"Red Refining Snake! Golden-Winged Eagle!"
The instant the creature lowered its head to drink, Yu Changsheng immediately summoned the Red Refining Snake, and they attacked in unison without a moment’s delay.
He knew the Black-striped Rhino’s hide was extremely thick and astonishingly tough. Moreover, its Realm was at the Tier One Eighth Layer. Even with the three of them attacking together, it would be difficult to kill it quickly.
And since they were very close to the Black-striped Rhino herd, it would be disastrous if they couldn’t finish it off soon!
The Black-striped Rhino was also highly vigilant. After all, near a water source, a large crocodile could be hiding in the water for all it knew.
But it never expected the attack to come from behind!
The Black-striped Rhino had just turned its head when it saw the Red Refining Snake’s gaping, bloody maw. Startled, it scrambled to the side to dodge.
A second later, a spray of Fire Poison landed where it had just been, vaporizing the water and leaving a scorched black mark on the ground.
"ROAR!"
Having dodged the attack, the Black-striped Rhino realized what was happening and let out a furious roar.
It couldn’t believe a Cultivator had been following it!
The Golden-Winged Eagle circled in mid-air and unleashed a Black Wind Slash, striking at the rhino!
Unable to dodge in time, the Black-striped Rhino could only take the hit head-on!
"BANG—!"
Only a small bloody gash was left on its dark leather armor-like hide. The Golden-Winged Eagle’s attack couldn’t pierce its defense!
"Keep attacking!" Yu Changsheng didn’t use the Fan of Extinction, as it was clearly no match for the Black-striped Rhino. Instead, he immediately brought out the Soul-Breaking Nail!
"BAM!"
The Soul-Breaking Nail struck the exact spot the Golden-Winged Eagle had hit, instantly drawing a spray of blood and breaking through the Black-striped Rhino’s Defense Force.
But just as the Soul-Breaking Nail was about to burrow deeper, the Black-striped Rhino roared, rammed the approaching Golden-Winged Eagle, sending it flying, then lowered its head and charged toward the Red Refining Snake with its sharp horns.
The Black-striped Rhino’s methods of attack were simple, relying mainly on its brute physical strength!
"POW!" The Red Refining Snake’s Fire Poison sprayed onto its body, kicking up a shower of sparks.
But the poison had trouble corroding its hide and would take a long time to deplete its stamina.
And time was the one thing Yu Changsheng and his beasts didn’t have.
"THUMP THUMP THUMP!"
’Damn it, don’t tell me the Black-striped Rhino herd is already on its way over?’
Yu Changsheng’s expression changed. He clenched his jaw, threw an elixir at the Black-striped Rhino, and shouted a warning to the Red Refining Snake.
"Get back!"
Startled, the Red Refining Snake whipped its tail at the Black-striped Rhino, using the momentum to fling its massive body backward.
At the same time, the elixir landed in front of the Black-striped Rhino.
"Explode!"
Under the control of Yu Changsheng’s Divine Sense, the elixir detonated.
It was the Scattered Demon Essence Pill he had refined in the past. He never thought he’d have a use for it here and now!
The terrifying medicinal properties of the Scattered Demon Essence Pill spread out, instantly enveloping the Black-striped Rhino. As the beast subconsciously took a breath, the properties invaded its body.
Although the Black-striped Rhino had incredible stamina and was highly resistant to damage, it was still just a Tier One Demon Beast. The Scattered Demon Essence Pill’s properties were more than enough to handle it, and they took effect even faster than they had on the Wild Mountain Monkeys.
In just a few breaths, the Black-striped Rhino’s legs grew weak, though its consciousness remained surprisingly resilient.
"Attack!"
Yu Changsheng roared, and the Red Refining Snake and Golden-Winged Eagle charged forward, disregarding the danger.
The Black-striped Rhino herd was getting closer and closer. Yu Changsheng could already see them with his Divine Sense. Every second counted.
"BAM!" The Golden-Winged Eagle’s tail transformed into a fish’s tail and slammed viciously onto the Black-striped Rhino’s head, smashing it into the ground.
Then, the Red Refining Snake followed up with a continuous barrage of tail strikes.
"BAM! BAM! BAM!"
After that combo, the Black-striped Rhino completely lost its ability to fight. It lay in a crater, covered in wounds and on the verge of death.
Yu Changsheng quickly took out a Spirit Beast Pouch and stuffed the rhino inside.
"Go!"
He roared over his shoulder and took the lead, casting the Wind Travel Skill. The Red Refining Snake and Golden-Winged Eagle followed him for a moment before turning into white light and returning to his Inner Realm.
But the Black-striped Rhino herd was already stampeding. Seeing their companion severely injured and captured was something no rhino could tolerate.
One after another, the Black-striped Rhinos charged toward Yu Changsheng, their eyes bloodshot as if they had lost all reason.
Their stampede was even faster than Yu Changsheng’s Wind Travel Skill. They were, after all, Tier One Eighth Layer Demon Beasts, and no tree could withstand the impact of their sharp horns.
"Shadow Flash!" After dodging a charge from one Black-striped Rhino, Yu Changsheng nearly fell into the middle of the herd. He hastily used Shadow Flash to create some distance.
"I flash! Flash! Flash!"
After three flashes, Yu Changsheng’s face was a little pale, but he had opened a distance of over two hundred meters between them.
In the eyes of Demon Beasts and Cultivators, this was not a great distance. He was not out of danger yet and could only use his Wind Travel Skill at full power while looking for an opportunity.
’How do I get away? Is there a good hiding place anywhere?’
’Speaking of which, this seems to be the Wild Mountain Monkeys’ territory.’
’Maybe I can lead this disaster their way!’
Yu Changsheng’s eyes lit up as an idea struck him.
The Wild Mountain Monkeys already had a grudge against him. This was the perfect opportunity to take care of them.