Testing the axe
A thin layer of blood energy adhered to the axe, its color extremely pale, without any exaggerated halo, merely maintaining the most basic weapon activation state.
Lu Heng gripped the Goblin Battleaxe tightly, shouldered his burdens, and charged straight into the battlefield.
After breaking through to the Silver Tier, his physical strength underwent a complete transformation. With his previous Bronze physique, he would have been unable to wield this heavy axe with agility, only able to clumsily chop and smash. Now, holding it in his hand, the weight was still noticeable, but it was completely within his control.
His purpose today is clear.
Even with the best attributes and stats, a new weapon can never be truly mastered through real combat and honed into an instinctive fighting style.
The Insect Armor Sword is light and agile, relying on technique and focusing on kiting and finding openings. The Goblin Battleaxe is heavy and domineering, relying purely on brute force to suppress and break through defenses with heavy blows. The two combat systems are completely contradictory. He needs to use the Elite Green Demon Squad in front of him to thoroughly refine a new rhythm for his killing moves.
Eight Bronze Elite Green Demon were focused intently on the Wolf King at the rear, their formation tight and their offense and defense well-organized. They were a well-organized squad, with skillful coordination and ruthless attacks; every strike was aimed at vital points, far superior to ordinary scattered alien species.
It wasn't until Lu Heng suddenly entered their field of vision that the group of Green Demon became alert, and their formation instantly broke down.
The two Green Demon in the front row immediately abandoned their wolves and switched their attacks, slashing out with their bone blades in a short, fierce gust of wind.
Lu Heng neither dodged nor evaded, but blocked with his heavy axe.
A dull thud echoed.
The giant axe's weight instantly crushed the bone blade, cracking the hard bone weapon on the spot. The two Green Demon ' mouths were shattered, and they staggered backward.
Lu Heng took the opportunity to test out the rhythm of the first set of killing techniques.
Press, block, unload, split.
The four moves flowed smoothly and steadily. He deliberately suppressed his explosive power, holding back his strength throughout, using only 30% of his combat power to test the weapon's limits. He felt the inertia of the heavy axe swing, the sluggishness upon landing, and the feedback from blocking, gradually becoming familiar with all the characteristics of this new weapon.
The remaining six Green Demon quickly filled in and regrouped.
The eight-man squad took turns attacking, with some feinting attacks to distract the enemy while others launched surprise attacks to break through their positions. Their tactics and strategies far exceeded what the Wolf Pack pack could handle. It was precisely this well-organized combat pattern that made it perfect for Lu Heng to repeatedly test fixed killing formulas.
He repeatedly practiced the combo of heavy blows, horizontal slashes, and downward pressure to break through defenses, refining the connection between his movements time and time again.
After performing the complete routine several times, Lu Heng understood it perfectly and was very satisfied with this heavy axe fighting style.
Having thoroughly mastered the basic killing techniques, he no longer limited himself to simply releasing his blood energy and actively activated the Greedy Wolf Power within his body.
Previously, the Greedy Wolf Power was always passively triggered, only able to plunder the remaining essence of the target when they completely perished and their life force dissipated. This was the first time he had actively drawn upon his power during battle, changing his previous single blood-draining mode.
In the instant the thought crossed his mind, a subtle suction force adhered to the axe blade.
Blood Qi Rune explode outwards, creating tearing and killing effects.
The Greedy Wolf Power is to seize inwards, plundering the enemy's vital energy.
With one force releasing and the other withdrawing, the two forces form a perfect closed loop.
Every time the axe blade grazed the Green Demon's flesh, even if it was just a minor wound, it would draw away a wisp of vital energy. This tiny bit of energy was conducted along the axe, flowing into his limbs and bones, slowly nourishing his body and offsetting the physical exhaustion from continuous combat.
Lu Heng moved steadily, weaving through the encirclement.
He held back, avoiding instant kills and going berserk, focusing instead on refining the rhythm of his dual-powered attacks. While suppressing the enemy's offensive with his heavy axe, he absorbed vital energy using the Greedy Wolf Power, recovering as he fought and adapting to the new combat system.
This fighting style is a completely new killing method that he developed after breaking through to the Silver Tier, unlocking dual abilities, and switching to heavy weapons.
Not far away, the Wolf King, who had been covering the entire retreat, stood frozen in place.
The elite squad that it couldn't shake off, even at the cost of its entire clan's lives, posed no threat whatsoever to this human. What were originally deadly combined attacks and vicious sword strikes were easily neutralized by the heavy axe; the tactical coordination it was so proud of was utterly useless in the face of absolute power.
The remaining Wolf Pack behind them all lowered their bodies and stood silently, their wild instincts instilling extreme fear in them.
Lu Heng ignored all the gazes around him, immersing himself entirely in the battle and the practice of teamwork.
As the number of exchanges increased, his control over the battle axe became more and more skillful, his power control more and more precise, and the combination of blood energy and the Greedy Wolf Power became more and more fluid. The heavy axe strikes that were originally a little sluggish gradually became crisp and clean, and his suppressive power was gradually fully displayed.
Having thoroughly mastered all fighting styles, power ratios, and weapon handling, Lu Heng no longer deliberately suppressed his combat power.
With a slight increase in his internal energy, the pale red aura around the axe suddenly solidified, and its unique tearing effect was fully activated.
A horizontal slash swept out.
The tough Green Demon leather armor cracked open, flesh torn open, and the tearing damage instantly pierced through the defense.
Two screams rang out in succession, and the two Green Demon were severely injured and collapsed on the spot.
Once the offensive began, it never stopped.
With steady steps, Lu Heng swung his heavy axe repeatedly, his powerful and unrestrained moves devoid of any fancy flourishes, each strike landing precisely on the opponent's weak points. At the same time, he fully activated the Greedy Wolf Power, continuously drawing in the scattered blood and energy of the fallen Green Demon to nourish his body.
In just a few breaths, the remaining six Elite Green Demon were all defeated and completely rendered powerless.
The battlefield quickly fell silent.
The eight Green Demon corpses lay silently on the frozen ground. After a moment, their bodies began to slowly fade and dissipate, leaving no trace.
In the center of the open space, a brand new Victorious Chest slowly materialized.
The treasure chest's material remains obscure and has a unique texture, but its size is noticeably smaller than the chest from the previous kill of Silver Tier monster, making it an exclusive loot for the Bronze elite squad.
Lu Heng didn't open it on the spot. He raised his Wristband and tapped his bracelet to store the treasure chest in his storage, preparing to carefully count the rewards after returning to Moonview Valley.
The Wolf Pack in the distance still dared not approach, remaining in a low, crouching posture the entire time.
The Wolf King slowly stepped forward, head lowered, limbs relaxed, expressing gratitude and submission with the most docile posture of a wild beast. Throughout the battle, it had witnessed the vast difference in strength between the two sides, and its awe was deeply rooted in its heart.
Lu Heng completely ignored the Wolf Pack ' overtures.
He stood still, quietly sensing the flow of residual qi and blood within his body, reviewing every detail of the entire battle.
The suppressive power of the heavy axe, the threshold of blood tearing, the rhythm of the Greedy Wolf's active blood absorption, and the endurance of the dual power closed loop were all perfectly verified. Compared with the previously used Insect Armor Sword, the frontal destructive power of this battle axe has been greatly improved.
Having broken through to the Silver Tier, and with the addition of new weapons and new combat tactics, his overall combat strength has undergone a complete transformation.
After a brief debriefing, Lu Heng glanced up and swept his eyes across the edge of the dimly lit forest in the distance.
The continued presence of the institutionalized Elite Green Demon Squad is no accident.
The Green Demon of the Frost Forest are gradually evolving and becoming more organized, with increasingly obvious signs of Plane erosion.
The peace here is only temporary.
Lu Heng turned around and walked towards Moonview Valley, intending to go back to enjoy the unfinished dinner and then take stock of the spoils from the new treasure chest.