Water-Repelling Talent

The Water Repelling Rhinoceros did not linger to fight. It broke through the gap in the encirclement with the force of a thunderbolt, its hooves thundering against the forest floor as it galloped rapidly toward the Longze River.

"Pursue!"

Baldy Chen roared, leading the other three Late Qi Refining Stage Monster Hunters in close pursuit.

"Stop them. Leave the Water Repelling Rhinoceros to me!" Shen Xuan, still in his stealth state, returned to the team and spoke to Zhao Chunsheng and the others.

"Alright! Fellow Daoist Wen, Fellow Daoist Shi, let's move! Fellow Daoist Xia, hide in the back and keep your distance."

Wen Zijian was the first to reveal his figure. He unleashed the Sun Moon Double Wheels, appearing as if he intended to attack the Water Repelling Rhinoceros, but he was unable to catch up.

Zhao Chunsheng and Shi Xiangdong revealed themselves one after another.

The three of them stood directly in the path of Baldy Chen and his group.

"Fellow Daoist Zhao, what is the meaning of this!" Baldy Chen and the others stopped in their tracks, their faces dark as they asked.

"We're hunting the Water Repelling Rhinoceros! It just ran past!"

Zhao Chunsheng said with feigned frustration, "We came here specifically for it! I never expected this monster to have such strength! We couldn't stop it at all!"

He suddenly spoke as if struck by a realization, "Fellow Daoist Chen, did you drive this Water Repelling Rhinoceros over here?"

Immediately, he stepped aside, clearing a path and adopting a gesture of courtesy.

However, by this time, the Water Repelling Rhinoceros had already sprinted out of the forest and was heading toward the Longze River.

It wasn't just that Baldy Chen and his group couldn't catch up.

Even if they did, near the Longze River, with the abundance of Water Spiritual Qi to replenish it, there was nothing they could do against the Water Repelling Rhinoceros!

Furthermore, the Water Repelling Rhinoceros could leap into the Longze River at any moment.

They were not Water Method Cultivators.

And even if they were, they would be no match for the water-attributed monster, the Water Repelling Rhinoceros, while in the water!

Baldy Chen scrutinized Zhao Chunsheng repeatedly.

There had to be a reason for the "Rabbit Monster Hunter" to act so out of character.

He did not believe for a second that Zhao Chunsheng would be this reckless.

In the blink of an eye, his gaze fell upon Wen Zijian, who stood ready for battle.

This was a renowned expert among the Monster Hunters.

Qi Refining Level 9, Gold Attribute, wielding the high-grade set magical artifact, the Sun Moon Double Wheels.

Beside him, Shi Xiangdong also summoned three offensive Puppet Beasts, his face full of vigilance.

A Puppet Eagle flew in mid-air.

Two Puppet Wolves guarded his front, baring their fangs and snarling.

Then, look at Zhao Chunsheng.

Although he had yielded the path, his Fire Phoenix Saber was gripped tightly in his hand, radiating wisps of scorching heat.

Four against three.

Without absolute certainty, it was not easy to make a move.

Moreover, their side still had three wounded to look after.

It was highly likely that the other side still had teammates hidden in the shadows.

After weighing the strength of both sides, Baldy Chen gave a dry laugh.

"Fellow Daoist Zhao, we shall meet again by the mountains and rivers. Until next time!"

They took the initiative to retreat, helped up their three injured companions, and turned to leave.

After measuring the strength of both sides, Baldy Chen and his group did not want to stir up any more conflict with them.

He knew it clearly in his heart.

That torrential rain from just now was definitely the work of Zhao Chunsheng and his group.

They were all experienced Monster Hunters; they could tell at a glance whether it was a naturally occurring downpour or if someone had cast a Cloud Rain Technique.

Once Baldy Chen and his group had walked far away.

Zhao Chunsheng chuckled.

"They're smart!"

The heart he had been keeping in his throat finally relaxed a little.

If Talisman Master Shen had been here, and a conflict had truly broken out, Baldy Chen and his group would have been defeated without a doubt!

The problem was, Talisman Master Shen was not here.

He had gone off to pursue that Water Repelling Rhinoceros!

"By the way, can Talisman Master Shen handle that Water Repelling Rhinoceros?" Shi Xiangdong asked in a low voice.

A hint of greed flashed in his eyes.

That Water Repelling Rhinoceros is a massive catch!

Its value is even higher than that of an Iron Armored Crocodile!

"Rest assured! I have known Talisman Master Shen for many years; I know exactly what kind of person he is."

"Talisman Master Shen is even more cautious than I am! He wouldn't make a move unless he was absolutely certain of success!"

"If he strikes, success is guaranteed!"

"Let's hurry and follow him. Watch out for other Monster Hunters!"

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Together, they sped off toward the Water Repelling Rhinoceros.

At this moment, the Water Repelling Rhinoceros was running wildly.

Its instinct for survival drove it to exert its full effort.

Soon, it reached the banks of the Longze River.

Without hesitation, it leaped straight in.

A miraculous scene unfolded.

The water of the Longze River parted automatically, clearing a dry path for the Water Repelling Rhinoceros.

Shen Xuan, who was trailing behind, marveled at the sight.

He had intentionally let the Water Repelling Rhinoceros enter the Longze River.

"The Water Repelling Rhinoceros is not a creature that lives in water; I should have a greater advantage in the Longze River."

"Furthermore, it will be easier to shake off interference from other Monster Hunters."

Shen Xuan had been continuously casting Invisibility Technique, Breath Concealment Technique, and Insight Technique.

Logically speaking, the Water Repelling Rhinoceros should not have been able to detect his aura.

However, the beast's instincts and intuition made it sense danger.

A hundred feet beneath the river's surface.

The water currents parted automatically.

With spiritual light beneath its hooves, the Water Repelling Rhinoceros sprinted as if it were running on land.

Behind it, Shen Xuan followed at a leisurely pace, having cast the Water Control Technique.

He could clearly perceive the subtle changes in the water flow within a fifteen-zhang radius.

Almost time. End this quickly to avoid any unforeseen complications.

The spiritual energy within his body suddenly erupted, accelerating his movement.

Shen Xuan shot forward like an arrow released from a bow, rapidly overtaking the Water Repelling Rhinoceros.

Although the Water Repelling Rhinoceros was extremely fast after activating its innate Water-Repelling Talent, the water control ability Shen Xuan had obtained from the Green Feather Fish was even more extraordinary.

With a slight exertion of force, he was a fraction faster than the Water Repelling Rhinoceros.

Before coming here, he had perused the Savage Plains Yao Beast Illustrated Guide.

He had clearly identified the fatal weak point of the Water Repelling Rhinoceros.

The direction of the attacks from Baldy Chen and the others had also confirmed his suspicions.

The throat of the Water Repelling Rhinoceros.

The Water-Splitting Emei Dagger, fitted between his fingers, emitted a cold, eerie glow.

Water Control Technique

Iron Bone Art!

Critical Hit Art!

After continuously layering three innate techniques, Shen Xuan accelerated his body and charged toward the Water Repelling Rhinoceros.

He did not want to waste the blood of the Water Repelling Rhinoceros.

Therefore, he chose close-quarters combat.

As expected, just as he had anticipated.

The moment the Water Repelling Rhinoceros spotted his figure, a subtle, imperceptible ripple occurred on its rhinoceros horn.

The river water surrounding Shen Xuan vanished entirely.

His body suddenly stepped into empty space.

Water Condensation Edge Shaping Art!

Shen Xuan kept his eyes locked on the throat of the Water Repelling Rhinoceros.

At the bottom of the hundred-zhang deep Longze River, vision was heavily obscured.

Even for a Water Method Cultivator, it was difficult to clearly track the figure of the Water Repelling Rhinoceros as it charged.

However, Shen Xuan had cast Insight Technique!

He could clearly perceive the subtle movements in his vicinity.

At this moment, four cyan-colored Ice Divine Dragons condensed upon the tips of his Water-Splitting Emei Daggers.

The dragon heads reared up, facing the throat of the Water Repelling Rhinoceros.

A low, majestic dragon roar manifested!

Two cyan blades erupted suddenly, like brilliant starlight igniting in the night. In the bottomless darkness of the riverbed, a dazzling, biting cold light bloomed in an instant.

On the other side, the reaction of the Water Repelling Rhinoceros was not slow.

Dozens of sharp water arrows were sprayed out frantically.

The next moment.

The water arrows, gleaming with a metallic luster, continuously struck the two cyan blades with violent force.

"Boom!"

The sound of explosions was incessant.

A divine light flared from the body of the Water Repelling Rhinoceros, automatically forming a protective barrier that shielded it firmly.

Its beaded leather armor covered it in layers, wrapping its entire body.

The two cyan blades roared as they severed countless water arrows, shooting straight toward the Water Repelling Rhinoceros.

The protective barrier shook violently, and the Yao Qi of the beaded leather armor dimmed.

However, the two cyan blades also exhausted their spiritual power, eventually dissolving into specks of cyan light that vanished into the water.

Shen Xuan's body was still rapidly closing in on the Water Repelling Rhinoceros.

Under the enhancement of Iron Bone Art, his entire body took on an unusual silver-white hue. He felt as though he possessed inexhaustible strength, whistling toward his target like a fierce general on the battlefield.

"Pfft!"

At this moment, Shen Xuan was like a giant cyan dragon, intent on directly annihilating the Water Repelling Rhinoceros before him!

"Moo!"

The roar of the Water Repelling Rhinoceros echoed in his ears.

Its demonic energy surged, glowing with a dazzling divine light. Lowering its head, it charged forward like a berserk bull.

The Water Repelling Rhinoceros mobilized all its demonic energy, its momentum as heavy as ten thousand jun!

The surrounding river water trembled violently.

With the Water Repelling Rhinoceros at the center, the water automatically parted, creating a massive, empty space.