Chu Han and Zhao Feiyu first came to the wilderness base as a transit point, making a brief rest before heading straight for the wilderness.
The destination for the two this time was the primeval forest deep within Black Stone Mountain, and the specific location was different from the place they went to participate in field training last time.
The two traveled at full speed all the way, and the aberrant beasts they encountered along the way were bypassed without fighting whenever possible.
Even so, the two had to strike almost every once in a while.
Because those aberrant beasts would actively attack upon seeing humans.
Chu Han therefore also collected some materials, all of which were placed in the backpack on his body.
Zhao Feiyu came to the wilderness this time to hunt leonine aberrant beasts.
According to the information in the Aberrant Beast Manual, there were only two kinds of leonine aberrant beasts within the range of the Black Stone Mountain Range: the Arrow-tailed Lion and the Black Mane Lion.
The average level of the Arrow-tailed Lions was at the 1st Rank, but there were also 2nd Rank existences, making them the main hunting targets of the two.
The Black Mane Lions, however, were much more dangerous, as adult Black Mane Lions were all above the 3rd Rank, and even the cubs were at the 1st Rank, making them an existence they currently could not afford to provoke.
The two continued deeper until noon when they reached the Redwood Forest where the Arrow-tailed Lions haunted.
Many towering red trees grew here, hence the name.
Zhao Feiyu walked in the front, the purple Elemental Power on his body surging slowly as he concentrated on probing the surrounding situation.
His A-rank talent, Mad Lion Bloodline, possessed a unique perception ability and was exceptionally sensitive to leonine aberrant beasts, with leonine aberrant beasts within a radius of a thousand meters falling within his perception range.
Before long, Zhao Feiyu abruptly opened his eyes, a flash of brightness passing through them, "Brother Han, I found something!"
He pointed his finger toward the right front and said excitedly, "Over there, there are two 1st Rank Arrow-tailed Lions. Let's hurry up and chase after them; we mustn't let them get away!"
Chu Han nodded and said, "Let's go."
The figures of the two flashed as they instantly sprinted at top speed toward the direction of the Arrow-tailed Lions.
Soon, Chu Han caught sight of the figures of those two Arrow-tailed Lions.
The Arrow-tailed Lions were massive in size, their entire bodies covered in heavy yellow fur, with a sharp, bony, arrow-shaped object growing on their tails—the exact hallmark of the Arrow-tailed Lion, the "arrow tail."
The arrow tail was the most lethal weapon of the Arrow-tailed Lion. Once pierced, even a 2nd Rank Martial Artist would sustain heavy injuries.
Zhao Feiyu let out a loud roar and launched the attack first.
He was using a long spear, the tip of which was attached with purple Elemental Power. Charging forward like a purple beam of light, his momentum was astonishing.
With his A-rank talent combined with his family martial arts and combat techniques, Zhao Feiyu's strength could be considered top-tier even among 1st Rank Martial Artists!
In the distance, those two Arrow-tailed Lions also discovered the danger.
One of them took the initiative to pounce toward Zhao Feiyu, raising one claw high and swatting at the tip of Zhao Feiyu's spear.
At the same time, the arrow tail behind it, resembling a fully drawn arrow string, was cocked and ready to unleash a fatal strike at any moment.
Clearly, the arrow tail was its true killer move!
Seeing this, Zhao Feiyu was unhurried. With a flick of his wrist, the long spear evaded the Arrow-tailed Lion's claws and pierced into the Arrow-tailed Lion's abdomen at an even faster speed.
The Arrow-tailed Lion let out a miserable howl, and the arrow tail behind it immediately stabbed forward, only to be easily deflected as Zhao Feiyu lifted the shaft of his spear.
At the same time, he violently churned the long spear, causing the Arrow-tailed Lion to roll around in pain.
"Not bad."
A trace of appreciation flashed in Chu Han's eyes.
Zhao Feiyu's performance in combat against the Arrow-tailed Lion could be called flawless, something even a 2nd Rank Martial Artist would find difficult to achieve.
Clearly, he was extremely familiar with all kinds of leonine aberrant beasts, which was why he was so at ease during battle.
Chu Han then no longer worried about Zhao Feiyu's safety and instead rushed toward the other Arrow-tailed Lion.
His combat was simple and brutal, using only overwhelming speed and strength to slice off the head of the Arrow-tailed Lion with a single blade strike.
On the other side, Zhao Feiyu also quickly resolved that Arrow-tailed Lion, twirling his long spear to spin a flower of light and striking a very handsome posture.
Turning his head to look at Chu Han's side, he discovered that Chu Han had already ended the battle long ago and was waiting for him.
Zhao Feiyu instantly felt immensely awkward, and could only curse Chu Han inwardly for being too abnormal.
luego, he retrieved a huge container from his spatial bracelet, placed the container beneath the wound of the Arrow-tailed Lion, and began collecting the lion's blood.
With the blood collection completed, the two Arrow-tailed Lion carcasses were stowed away by Chu Han into his spatial ring.
He did not hide the matter of spatial equipment from Zhao Feiyu. Zhao Feiyu was only surprised for a brief moment and did not ask further questions.
Subsequently, the two continued to search for new targets.
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As they walked, Zhao Feiyu suddenly stopped in his tracks, his expression turning solemn.
"What did you find?" Chu Han asked out of curiosity.
Zhao Feiyu said in a low voice to Chu Han, "There is a cave ahead, and there are a full five Arrow-tailed Lions inside. Two of them are 2nd Rank, and the other three are also 1st Rank. Should we bypass it?"
"Bypass it? Can you bear to?" Chu Han asked in return.
Zhao Feiyu showed a hesitant expression, frowning as he said, "With my strength, dealing with one 1st Rank Arrow-tailed Lion is fine, but two would barely be manageable. If three swarmed together, I wouldn't be a match at all, let alone the two 2nd Rank ones. Even you wouldn't be able to handle them, right?"
Although it hurt a bit to let go, saving one's petty life was the most important thing.
Zhao Feiyu wasn't greedy enough to abandon his life for treasure.
Yet Chu Han smiled, patted Zhao Feiyu on the shoulder, and said, "Don't be afraid. Leave those two 2nd Rank Arrow-tailed Lions to me. You just need to maneuver around those three 1st Rank ones."
Seeing Chu Han's confident look, Zhao Feiyu instantly felt somewhat tempted. After all, the blood of 2nd Rank Arrow-tailed Lions had far greater utility than that of 1st Rank ones!
He gritted his teeth and said fiercely, "Wealth and honor are sought amidst danger; let's give it a desperate shot! At worst, eighteen years from now I'll be a hero again!"
Chu Han smiled and said, "It's not that serious; at most, it'll just get you injured."
"Really? That would be wonderful then!"
Having received Chu Han's guarantee, Zhao Feiyu instantly felt much more at ease.
Thus, the two crept toward the direction of the cave, moving with utmost caution all the way to avoid alerting the enemy.
Yet the moment the two entered the cave entrance, several roars of Arrow-tailed Lions echoed from within.
They had been discovered!
Zhao Feiyu's expression changed drastically.
As for Chu Han, he remained calm and collected as ever.
"Roar!"
A lion's roar echoed, followed closely by several yellow figures rushing forward at extreme speed, spearheaded by a 1st Rank Arrow-tailed Lion.
Chu Han's gaze was like lightning as his feet exerted fierce force. His body ejected like a cannonball, and the long blade in his hand traced a gorgeous arc, instantly beheading the foremost 1st Rank Arrow-tailed Lion.
"Puchi!"
A lion's head rose high into the air, and fresh blood splattered the entire cave.
His speed was so extreme that neither Zhao Feiyu nor the other Arrow-tailed Lions could react in time.
And this scene completely enraged the two 2nd Rank Arrow-tailed Lions in the pride.
The 2nd Rank Arrow-tailed Lions were even larger in size, possessed two arrow tails behind them, and radiated a dangerous aura throughout their entire bodies.
They were seen with eyes glowing crimson red, emitting wave after wave of roars.
"Roar! Roar!"
Even the cave trembled violently from the vibrations.
The two 2nd Rank Arrow-tailed Lions fiercely lunged toward Chu Han, the dual arrow tails behind them shooting toward Chu Han's body like sharp arrows with a speed so swift it resembled lightning.
Once struck, Chu Han's body would inevitably be pierced right through.
Yet his expression remained nonchalant, unruffled in the face of danger.
Strong though the 2nd Rank Arrow-tailed Lions were, compared to the Red Scale Python he had previously slain, they still fell far short and were simply not worth fearing.
With slight movements of his feet, the Spirit Cat Steps were already executed, and his physique instantly became like a ghost, easily dodging the four incoming arrow tails.
Having evaded the fatal attack, Chu Han surged forward with the momentum, instantly closing in on one of the Arrow-tailed Lions and slamming a fist into its chest.
Explosive Fist!
Massive force instantly exploded within the body of this Arrow-tailed Lion.
Only a muffled, thunderous blast was heard as the internal organs of this 2nd Rank Arrow-tailed Lion were pulverized into mush by Chu Han's fist force.
Its massive body instantly went limp on the ground, blood spilling from its mouth and nose.
Killed in a single second!
This was the power of the Explosive Fist!
"Th-this is too fierce!"
Zhao Feiyu, who had been staring closely at this scene from behind, was instantly stunned into dumbfounded silence.
Chu Han could even insta-kill 2nd Rank aberrant beasts; he had actually wanted to challenge him earlier?
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