Chapter 159 - 118: The Bloodthirsty Vine Wants to Snatch the Prey? A Blood-tooth Python to be Slaughtered! Battle with 2 Extraordinary Creatures

Chapter 159: Chapter 118: The Bloodthirsty Vine Wants to Snatch the Prey? A Blood-tooth Python to be Slaughtered! Battle with 2 Extraordinary Creatures

In the eyes of Xu Jun and Ning Yu, the Underground Cave ahead was shrouded in darkness.

Aside from the faint glimmers of light on the rocks, they couldn’t see anything clearly and had no idea what lurked within.

But they were on high alert, as if facing a formidable enemy. One was on all fours, ready to activate his ability at any moment, while the other quickly retreated, holding her blade and shield before her chest.

For even if they couldn’t see, they could still hear...

A rustling, shuffling sound unmistakably meant that something was rapidly approaching.

Chen Chong didn’t retreat. Instead, he advanced, rapidly closing dozens of paces.

Among the three of them, only he possessed the Perception Ring and could track the movements of the Bloodthirsty Vine.

With the enhancement of his abilities, he could engage it in close combat to test its limits and learn about the Bloodthirsty Vine’s basic attributes and special powers.

’If all three of us get entangled at once, and it has some unexpected ability, I’m confident I can protect myself, but Xu Jun and Ning Yu would be in trouble...’

"Here it comes."

The moment his voice fell, several vines shot out from the darkness, ensnaring Chen Chong as tightly as a spiderweb.

They moved with a speed completely unlike that of a plant, as nimble as a striking viper, making them impossible to guard against.

"Brother Chong!"

"Chen Chong..."

The two of them finally saw what was in the darkness. Just as they cried out in alarm, Chen Chong had already reacted.

With a whirl of his Tang Blade and dagger, the sharp blades swiftly sliced through the vines. The severed pieces fell to the ground, twitched for a moment, then went still.

The remaining vines rapidly retreated, green sap oozing from the cut ends. They trembled as if in pain before disappearing back into the darkness...

’This damned thing... it’s less like a plant and more like an animal!’

Chen Chong’s heart leaped as he looked at the withered, motionless vines on the ground.

He hadn’t been caught because he couldn’t dodge; he had let it happen intentionally. He wanted to use his Rock Body Transformation and Antitoxic Necklace to weather the attack and test the Bloodthirsty Vine’s methods.

And that test... certainly yielded results.

"You two, be careful. The vines’ main attack is constriction. Their strength is terrifying. If you’re careless and get squeezed, an ordinary person’s bones would likely be crushed in an instant."

"Also, it sprouts sharp, poisonous thorns as it constricts you. It might even try to parasitize you in the process. You absolutely cannot let it get a hold of you!"

"Even if it catches you, you have to check your wounds for any vine remnants immediately after breaking free. The consequences of being parasitized are unthinkable..."

Chen Chong clearly remembered every move the vines made as they enveloped him. If his Rock Body Transformation hadn’t stopped the thorns from piercing his skin, he would have been in deep trouble.

The flashing of his Antitoxic Necklace indicated it wasn’t just a simple puncture wound; a toxin was being repelled. Otherwise, the Extraordinary Artifact wouldn’t have reacted that way...

As soon as he finished speaking, the Bloodthirsty Vine bypassed Chen Chong and began creeping toward the others.

It was as if it knew the human at the front was a tough opponent, so it turned to attack the other two instead.

"This damned thing is smarter than it looks! Ah Jun, use your ability and protect yourself!"

"Ning Yu, fall back now!"

With a loud shout, Chen Chong leaped up and slashed his blade into the darkness to his side.

Several vines were instantly severed, falling to the ground and splattering green sap.

Trusting him completely, Xu Jun activated his Turtle Defense, and a brilliant light quickly enveloped his body.

In that instant, several vines whipped out from the darkness and tried to envelop him, but they couldn’t breach the barrier of his Turtle Defense. They could only writhe and coil around the outside, attempting to crush him.

However, no matter how hard they squeezed, the defense—even sturdier than Rock Body Transformation—rendered their efforts futile...

Ning Yu quickly retreated dozens of steps.

Even without Chen Chong’s warning, her years of training had honed her combat instincts far beyond an ordinary person’s, allowing her to subconsciously sense the danger.

Sensing a rush of air by the left side of her head, she thrust her shield up to block.

BANG—

The vine’s attacks came in quick succession.

The immense force knocked her back several steps, but she flipped the Tiger-head Great Blade in her right hand and sent it slashing upward...

The vine snapped in two.

From behind her, five more vines as thick as an arm crept forward without a sound.

When they were less than three meters away, they suddenly lunged, fanning out in an attack bristling with innumerable thorns.

They not only cut off all paths of retreat but also struck faster than an ordinary person could react.

Catching sight of them in her peripheral vision, Ning Yu didn’t panic. She instantly activated "Rush," transforming into a streak of light that shot straight toward the vines.

When she reappeared three meters past them, the five vines shattered inch by inch, becoming fragments floating in green sap...

But in the next moment, even more vines rushed forward, their numbers far exceeding the limit of what an ordinary person could handle.

Having just used her ability, Ning Yu’s legs felt as heavy as lead. It was clear she couldn’t dodge...

Chen Chong appeared!

His right hand’s Tang Blade tore through the vines in the distance while his left hand’s dagger slashed at those before him, the two blades working in perfect, clever coordination.

Coupled with the defense from his Rock Body Transformation, he was fearless against the vines’ onslaught, and his Antitoxic Necklace could block the toxin from their thorns.

The Underground Cave was spacious, providing more than enough room for him to maneuver with "Jump Enhancement."

Although his jumps weren’t as explosive as "Rush," they were nearly as fast, and more importantly, could be used repeatedly without penalty.

His enhanced body could fully withstand the impact on his legs from Jump Enhancement, meaning he didn’t suffer the same side effects as Ning Yu.

Chen Chong bounded relentlessly through the cave, ricocheting off the stone walls in a frenzy. Wherever his twin blades passed, vines were severed, splattering green sap everywhere...

In less than a minute, the dozens of vines enveloping Xu Jun’s shield of light and attempting to attack Ning Yu had all been severed.