Battle Between 4th Ranks, Chu Han Appears

The great battle was imminent.

The Night Owl squad's three members waved their arms, throwing the lightning orbs in their hands towards the Black Mane Lion King.

Instantly, the lightning orbs released a massive amount of lightning energy, illuminating the entire cave brightly.

Thick bolts of lightning, like lightning snakes, rampaged and intertwined, quickly forming a huge lightning net that tightly enveloped the Black Mane Lion King.

Countless lightning strikes hit the Black Mane Lion King's body, causing it immense pain and eliciting a shrill howl.

The Black Mane Lion King struggled frantically, trying to break free from the net's confinement, but the net was incredibly sturdy and impossible to escape.

Chu Han watched from the side, secretly marveling. These people were indeed well-prepared. With such methods, even a 4th Rank Black Mane Lion King would find it difficult to resist.

However, the Black Mane Lion King did not resign itself to fate. It let out a roar, and a black orb of light rapidly condensed in its mouth.

Immediately after, the black orb shot towards the lightning net like a cannonball.

"Boom!"

With a deafening explosion, the black orb fiercely collided with the lightning net, causing a violent eruption.

The powerful impact instantly destroyed the three lightning orbs, and the lightning net covering the Black Mane Lion King vanished.

Nevertheless, the lightning net had a significant effect on the Black Mane Lion King, noticeably weakening its aura.

Furthermore, residual paralysis from the lightning rendered it unable to move for the moment!

Seizing this golden opportunity, Night Owl attacked without hesitation.

He swung his longsword, and a large amount of lightning-attribute Origin Energy quickly gathered on the blade. He transformed into a sharp bolt of lightning and shot towards the Black Mane Lion King, shouting, "Swift Thunder Stab!"

The sword strike was incredibly fast, and combined with Night Owl's lightning-attribute Origin Energy and talent, the attack's power was astonishing.

In the blink of an eye, it pierced the Black Mane Lion King's neck, causing it to be paralyzed by lightning once more.

Unfortunately, the Black Mane Lion King's struggle caused Night Owl's sword to deviate slightly, but it still inflicted a serious injury.

"So powerful! Night Owl's strength is terrifying!"

Chu Han watched, a grave expression appearing on his face.

The other members of the Night Owl squad seized the opportunity, each unleashing their martial skills and attacking the Black Mane Lion King. Various colored attacks rained down upon it.

Although these individuals were weaker, their combined attack still inflicted some damage on the Black Mane Lion King, worsening its injuries.

The Black Mane Lion King, repeatedly wounded by these "ants," became enraged.

It let out a earth-shattering roar that shook the entire cave violently.

Simultaneously, a surge of black Origin Energy erupted from its body, and a shockwave of Origin Energy rapidly swept outwards.

The Night Owl squad members closest to it were instantly blown away by this force.

One 2nd Rank Martial Artist, who was the closest, was immediately struck, bleeding from all seven orifices, and fell to the ground dead.

The others were also severely injured by the force, collapsing to the ground and groaning in pain.

Night Owl was also repelled, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes. He raised his longsword again, gathering lightning-attribute Origin Energy, and transformed into a bolt of lightning, charging towards the Black Mane Lion King.

He fiercely slashed his longsword across the Black Mane Lion King's neck.

"Furious Thunder Slash!"

Infinite lightning energy erupted, instantly leaving a huge, charred wound on the Black Mane Lion King's neck, from which blood gushed out.

This strike dealt a heavy blow to the Black Mane Lion King!

But it also retaliated simultaneously, its massive claw imbued with black Origin Energy slamming into Night Owl.

Night Owl couldn't dodge in time and was hit by the claw. His Origin Energy Armor instantly shattered, and he was sent flying backward, crashing heavily against the cave wall.

"Cough."

Night Owl spat out a mouthful of blood, clearly injured. However, the Origin Energy Armor had blocked most of the damage, so his injuries were not too severe.

"This is Origin Energy Armor. To withstand the Black Mane Lion King's enraged strike and only sustain this much injury!"

"4th Rank martial artists are indeed formidable and difficult to deal with."

Chu Han stared intently at Night Owl, secretly contemplating a way to counter the Origin Energy Armor.

However, the battle on the field was not yet over.

The Black Mane Lion King's aura surged, like a dying beast's final struggle, as it madly attacked Night Owl.

Night Owl's fierce gaze did not waver, and he engaged the Black Mane Lion King once more.

Instantly, the man and beast engaged in a fierce battle within the cave.

Night Owl did not confront the Black Mane Lion King head-on. Instead, he used his lightning-attribute speed to constantly maneuver around it.

Although the Black Mane Lion King was enraged, its attacks could not reach Night Owl's body.

Instead, it was being constantly worn down by Night Owl, its injuries accumulating, and its aura weakening.

If this continued, the Black Mane Lion King was destined to lose.

With a roar of unwillingness, the Black Mane Lion King stopped pursuing Night Owl and spat out a black beam of light.

This was the Black Mane Lion King's ultimate move, Black Flame Light!

Night Owl was greatly alarmed by this and immediately used his movement martial skill to dodge.

But his subordinates were not so lucky. One 3rd Rank martial artist was directly pierced by the beam of light, while the other 1st and 2nd Rank martial artists suffered heavy casualties.

This move was the Black Mane Lion King's final trump card, but it still failed to hit Night Owl and consumed a tremendous amount of energy.

After the black beam of light disappeared, the Black Mane Lion King's aura plummeted, making it difficult for him to maintain his form.

Night Owl immediately launched a series of fierce attacks against it. Finally, the Black Mane Lion King fell at Night Owl's feet, completely lifeless.

This fierce battle finally came to an end.

Although Night Owl had successfully killed the Black Mane Lion King, he was also seriously injured, and the Origin Energy within him was greatly depleted.

Night Owl's squad suffered even heavier losses, with more than half of them dead or injured. Those still alive bore injuries of varying degrees.

For this Hunter team, it could be considered a pyrrhic victory.

However, Night Owl looked at the Black Mane Lion King's corpse and a greedy smile spread across his face. "Your cub is mine, hahaha!"

Chu Han, hiding nearby, suddenly understood.

So Night Owl's true target was the Black Mane Lion King's cub!

No wonder Night Owl's squad dared to take such a huge risk to hunt the Black Mane Lion King.

One had to know that the value of such newborn Exotic Beast cubs was extremely high, far exceeding the materials from the Black Mane Lion King's corpse. Whether sold for money or raised personally, they were incredibly rare treasures!

Especially for martial artists with beast-taming talents, Exotic Beast cubs of this level were even more precious, something that could only be encountered by chance.

"The Black Mane Lion cub is mine."

Chu Han's heart rejoiced, and he had already mentally claimed Night Owl's squad's spoils as his own.

His gaze towards Night Owl was no different than looking at a dead man.

Thus, he no longer concealed his presence and suddenly appeared before them!

He fiercely swung the Blood Shadow Battle Saber in his hand. A cold glint flashed, instantly killing the last remaining 3rd Rank martial artist in Night Owl's squad.

Chu Han's sudden attack shocked Night Owl and the others.

The ability to instantly kill a 3rd Rank martial artist showed the immense strength of this attacker.

"Who are you?"

Night Owl's gaze instantly fell on Chu Han, his eyes filled with shock and killing intent.

Chu Han did not answer, merely looking at him with a mocking expression.

Night Owl suddenly thought of something and said through gritted teeth, "So it was you! You killed my brother!"

As soon as he said this, the others instantly understood.

Only the martial artist who killed Night Owl's brother would be most likely to find this place!

Chu Han did not deny it. He stood there calmly, saying coldly, "That's right, it was me. None of you will leave today!"