3rd Rank! Black Mane Lion Appears

After Chu Han instantly killed this 2nd Rank Arrow-tailed Lion, the situation on the field changed in an instant.

It was originally 2 against 5, now it's 2 against 3, a huge advantage.

Zhao Feiyu felt the pressure suddenly decrease and shouted, "Leave the two 1st Rank ones to me!"

Then he charged towards the two 1st Rank Arrow-tailed Lions with his spear.

The remaining 2nd Rank Arrow-tailed Lion, seeing its companion instantly killed, not only didn't retreat but became even more enraged, charging at Chu Han again.

Chu Han repeated his previous move, dodged the Arrow-tailed Lion's attack, and then smashed an Explosive Fist into its head.

"Boom!"

With a loud bang, the 2nd Rank Arrow-tailed Lion's head caved inward as if hit by a cannonball. Its body suddenly stiffened, losing its mobility, and then it crashed heavily to the ground.

Another instant kill with one punch.

The two 2nd Rank Arrow-tailed Lions didn't pose the slightest threat to Chu Han.

Chu Han felt a bit unsatisfied.

Zhao Feiyu was also fighting fiercely with the two 1st Rank Arrow-tailed Lions.

Chu Han's victory on his side gave him immense confidence and removed all his worries.

He wielded his spear freely, unleashing various spear techniques and martial skills, actually holding his own.

The two 1st Rank Arrow-tailed Lions became agitated due to the death of their companion, frequently glancing at Chu Han with eyes full of apprehension and fear.

Soon, Zhao Feiyu seized an opening in one of the Arrow-tailed Lions and pierced its throat with his spear.

Then, with some effort, he dealt with the other one.

"Phew! We won!"

Zhao Feiyu panted heavily, with several wounds appearing on his body.

But his face was filled with joy. This battle brought him great rewards, and his combat ability had improved by a step.

Coupled with so much lion blood material, it was truly a bountiful harvest.

Ignoring his injuries, he quickly began collecting the lion blood.

The blood of the five Arrow-tailed Lions filled two-thirds of the container.

"That's more than half already! I thought it would take days to collect it all, but it looks like today is the day."

Zhao Feiyu's goal this time was to collect the blood of lion-type Exotic Beasts and fill the entire container.

Now that this goal was more than halfway completed, how could he not be excited?

The two rested for a bit and continued their journey.

However, this time it took them several hours to encounter three 1st Rank Arrow-tailed Lions, with no 2nd Rank ones.

"What's going on? Have all the Arrow-tailed Lions on this mountain been killed?"

Seeing that it was getting dark, the two had no choice but to stop and continue their search the next day.

For now, they needed to find a place to spend the night.

The wilderness at night was extremely dangerous.

Just as the two found a natural cave and were about to settle in.

Zhao Feiyu's expression suddenly changed drastically. He stared intently at the forest to the left and said with a trembling voice, "There's a 3rd Rank Black Mane Lion over there!"

He was both shocked and delighted, unsure how to react for a moment.

Upon hearing this, Chu Han's eyes lit up, and his fighting spirit surged within him.

A 3rd Rank Exotic Beast was even more worth fighting.

"Brother Han, what should we do? Can you handle it?"

Zhao Feiyu looked at Chu Han with hopeful eyes and asked.

Although Chu Han had killed two 2nd Rank Arrow-tailed Lions, it didn't mean he could handle a 3rd Rank Black Mane Lion.

The strength of a Black Mane Lion was far greater than that of an Arrow-tailed Lion, not just in terms of rank, but its attributes in all aspects were overwhelmingly superior!

Even a 3rd Rank martial artist would not dare to face a Black Mane Lion alone.

However, Chu Han was no ordinary person, so Zhao Feiyu still held great expectations.

If they could kill a Black Mane Lion, the quality of the blood he obtained would undoubtedly improve by a whole level!

Chu Han nodded and said, "Leave this Black Mane Lion to me. You stay far away later."

"Brother Han, be careful!"

Seeing that Chu Han agreed without hesitation and even seemed eager to fight, Zhao Feiyu was overjoyed and quickly pointed in a direction, "It's coming!"

Chu Han sprinted rapidly in the direction Zhao Feiyu pointed and soon saw the enormous figure, over three meters tall at the shoulder, not far away.

This Black Mane Lion was covered in black mane hairs like steel needles, appearing as if dyed in ink from a distance, without the slightest impurity.

Its pair of bell-like eyes held a cold, fierce glint, and its entire body exuded a savage and domineering aura.

This aura was far beyond anything a 2nd Rank Arrow-tailed Lion could compare to; it was like the majestic presence of an Exotic Beast king.

Chu Han's gaze burned with intensity, his fighting spirit soaring even higher.

His figure flickered, and he proactively blocked the Black Mane Lion's path, facing the powerful Exotic Beast head-on.

The Black Mane Lion was startled by the sudden appearance of this human. It then became enraged, letting out a muffled, thunderous roar from its throat that echoed throughout the entire forest.

Chu Han immediately felt an intense, malevolent aura wash over him. The aura was palpable, as if it solidified the surrounding air for a brief moment.

"As expected of a 3rd Rank Exotic Beast, truly formidable."

Chu Han exclaimed in admiration, meeting its gaze and locking eyes with the Black Mane Lion without backing down.

He noticed that the Black Mane Lion's eyes were filled with resentment, its pupils blood-red, as if they shared an irreconcilable hatred.

Could this Black Mane Lion know I'm here to hunt it?

Chu Han's heart stirred slightly. Upon closer inspection, he realized the Black Mane Lion was actually injured!

On its flank were several long wounds. The skin around the wounds was peeled back, and blood was still seeping out. The marks clearly indicated they were caused by a human weapon.

Furthermore, judging by the state of the wounds, they were quite fresh. It must have recently experienced a battle with humans, which explained its intense animosity towards them right now.

However, Chu Han didn't have the time to ponder the reason for its injuries, as the Black Mane Lion had already launched its attack.

With a sudden lunge, the Black Mane Lion's massive body bore down on him. Its speed was astonishing, showing no signs of injury whatsoever.

In an instant, the Black Mane Lion's gaping maw was close to Chu Han's neck.

Chu Han's eyes sharpened, and he dodged the bite with a bizarre posture. He retaliated with a punch to the Black Mane Lion's jaw.

This exchange happened in a flash; he didn't even have time to use Explosive Fist.

He felt as if his punch had landed on extremely elastic satin. Most of the force was absorbed by the Black Mane Lion's fur, leaving insufficient power to cause any damage.

Meanwhile, the Black Mane Lion's claws, carrying a sharp wind, swiped towards him, giving him no chance to breathe.

If those claws had landed squarely, Chu Han, despite his strong physique, would likely have been severely injured.

He dared not be careless. He lifted his foot and pushed off the Black Mane Lion's body, using the recoil to propel himself away, dodging the dangerous claw and creating distance between them.

After this initial clash, Chu Han hadn't gained any advantage, but he hadn't suffered any losses either.

The strength of a 3rd Rank Exotic Beast was even more formidable than he had imagined.

The Black Mane Lion's eyes showed a hint of human-like confusion, seemingly curious that this human could dodge its attack.

This only intensified the ferocity in its gaze!

The Black Mane Lion opened its massive jaws, and countless black Origin Energy began to condense within its mouth, gradually forming a black sphere of light.

"Not good, it's Black Flame Light! It's going for its ultimate move!"

This was the Black Mane Lion's unique secret technique, possessing immense power.

The fact that the Black Mane Lion was using this move indicated it was preparing to fight for its life.

The next moment, a black beam of light shot out from its mouth, heading straight for Chu Han.

Chu Han immediately unleashed Spirit Cat Steps to its maximum, transforming into streaks of afterimages as he weaved and dodged around the Black Mane Lion.

The black beam of light pursued his body. Wherever it passed, whether it was a giant tree hugged by ten men or a boulder weighing a hundred thousand pounds, it was instantly annihilated by the black light. The surroundings were filled with shattered boulders and toppled trees.

Chu Han continuously evaded the light beam's attacks while rapidly closing in on the Black Mane Lion.

Just as the Black Mane Lion's "muzzle" was about to aim at him, he successfully maneuvered to its flank.

Then, targeting the Black Mane Lion's wound, he unleashed a punch.

"Explosive Fist!"

Chu Han's fist landed squarely on the Black Mane Lion's wound. The powerful force erupted instantly, causing the Black Mane Lion to let out a roar of pain.

Accompanied by the sound of internal bones shattering, blood gushed from the Black Mane Lion's wound. Its massive body suddenly tilted, and it collapsed onto the ground.

This one punch had likely broken countless ribs of the Black Mane Lion. It struggled painfully on the ground a few times but couldn't get up.

Chu Han seized the opportunity, leaping onto the Black Mane Lion's neck and pinning it down.

He gathered Explosive Fist in his hand again and slammed it into the Black Mane Lion's head.

The terrifying force erupted once more, causing the Black Mane Lion to bleed from all seven orifices.

However, as a 3rd Rank Exotic Beast, its vitality was incredibly tenacious. It didn't die from this but instead resisted more fiercely, trying to shake off Chu Han.

Chu Han naturally wouldn't allow it. His fists rained down on the Black Mane Lion's head like a barrage.

"Bang, bang, bang..."

Muffled thuds echoed throughout the forest. After taking dozens of punches, the Black Mane Lion finally lost all signs of life.