With Zheng Shuang, Zhang Yida, and more than a dozen experts from the two families leading the way, Lu Yuan ventured dozens of miles into the Black Cloud Mountain Range.
"Brother Yuan, from what we've heard, this Iron-Backed Savage Bull is not only incredibly strong, but also thick-skinned and tough. It even seems to have developed intelligence. I'm afraid it'll be far harder to deal with than an ordinary beast."
Making their way forward at a brisk pace, Zheng Shuang spoke to Lu Yuan with a grave expression.
"That beast is vicious indeed. My Zhang Family sent several teams of experts to surround it, but we suffered heavy casualties. Even our two quasi-Ranked guest elders were seriously injured."
Zhang Yida nodded solemnly, then turned to Lu Yuan and said, "Brother Yuan, your strength is formidable, but you're still only quasi-Ranked..."
He didn't finish, but his meaning was clear.
Lu Yuan was certainly powerful enough to kill Thunder Hand Ba Hu with a single slash, but against a strange beast like the Iron-Backed Savage Bull, he might not be able to stand his ground. He might not even escape unscathed.
To hunt the Iron-Backed Savage Bull, one would need either a weapon on the level of a divine treasure or the strength to rival a true Ranked martial artist. Otherwise, it was all but impossible.
"It's fine. As long as we find it, leave the rest to me!"
Lu Yuan's expression didn't change. He smiled faintly.
He had come prepared for this trip into the mountains. Not only had he replaced his weapons with high-quality blades forged from refined iron, he had also brought dozens of specially made Iron Pellets in case of emergencies.
Besides, he had already cultivated Bronze Skin. Combined with his Gale Steps at the perfected level, even