The mountain wind blew, but it seemed to freeze.
The atmosphere was bleak.
A terrifying murderous aura surged from the Ironback Green Wolf, locking onto Chen Zong. It was pervasive, causing Chen Zong's Qi and blood to be slightly obstructed. Fortunately, he had cultivated Fierce Tiger Technique to the second level and reached the fifth level of the Qi and blood realm. Otherwise, if he was at the fourth level of the Qi and blood realm or at the first level of the Fierce Tiger Technique, he would not be able to use much of his strength.
With the sword in hand, Chen Zong's aura continued to condense. The roars of the tiger seemed to have become sharp, as if they could pierce through gold and split stone.
A level one upper grade monster, in terms of level, was equivalent to the sixth level of the Qi and blood realm. It was comparable to an elite martial artist at the sixth level of the Qi and blood realm. Its strength was terrifying. Chen Zong did not dare to turn around. He could only gather his strength and guard himself, not leaving any openings to face the wolf.
His beating heart gradually calmed down. His cold eyes stared at the Ironback Green Wolf, as if he could see every strand of hair on its body clearly.
The five fingers of his right hand opened slightly, subconsciously moving gently.
A hint of human mockery flashed through the Ironback Green Wolf's eyes. After a few dozen breaths of time, it actually slowly approached Chen Zong. Every step seemed to be carefully calculated. The aura on its body also increased, increasing the pressure on Chen Zong.
The second level of the Fierce Tiger Technique was activated to the extreme, resisting the increasingly powerful aura of the Ironback Green Wolf. A trace of cold sweat seeped from his forehead and slowly flowed down.
"Sword, sharp blade."
"Holding the sword, not for decoration, only to protect oneself and kill the enemy."
"Practicing the sword, not eating or drinking, can't be so casual, not strolling and chatting, can't be so idle."
"With the sword in hand, one must be sincere. Between bends and straight, one must be fearless and cut through all obstacles."
"Drawing the sword, decisively, unsheathing the sword, without the slightest hesitation."
Unconsciously, the preface of the [Little Sword Manual] appeared in his mind.
"Sword, edge, sharpness, bends, straightens, tenacity, fearlessness …"
He muttered as if he was talking to himself. The aura on his body changed as well. The tiger's roar gradually turned into the cry of a sword. The iron sword in the scabbard seemed to tremble as well, as if it wanted to leave the scabbard and reveal its sharpness.
The Steelback Green Wolf seemed to have sensed something. Its footsteps paused as a trace of suspicion flashed across its eyes. Soon after, it once again took a step forward, but its speed had clearly decreased.
Closer, closer and closer.
All of a sudden, the Ironback Cyan Wolf leaped into the air like a flash of cyan lightning, striking towards Chen Zong. Chen Zong only saw a flash of cyan shadow in front of his eyes, and a gust of fishy wind blew towards his face. The cold light was so sharp that it seemed to pierce through his eyes.
He drew his sword!
Like the collision of divine metals from outer space, the sword radiance was like a crescent moon. It streaked across the void and slashed toward the green shadow. The sound of metal clashing rang out and the long sword trembled. Chen Zong immediately felt an abundant and irresistible force bending the sword and rushing toward his arm. He hurriedly retreated to neutralize the force.
That sword was deflected by the Ironback Green Wolf's sharp claws.
The Ironback Green Wolf's charging momentum also paused. It landed on the ground and leaped up again, pouncing for a second time.
Its speed was extremely fast, and its strength was extremely strong. Chen Zong was in extreme danger.
Splitting Light and Sweeping Shadow!
With a slash of his sword, eight sword radiances shot out, each of them shockingly sharp. The Ironback Green Wolf did not dare to take them head-on. After its claws shattered two of them, it quickly flipped back and landed on the ground. It quickly moved to the side to dodge the attack. Then, it pounced again, opening its sharp mouth to viciously bite Chen Zong's leg.
Its fangs were sharp and cold, and the stench of blood rushed out like the wind.
Using the Wind Stepping Steps, Chen Zong took a step to the right. His blood and Qi surged, and his body was like the wind, narrowly avoiding the Ironback Green Wolf's bite. Then, he took a second step and appeared behind the Ironback Green Wolf. He raised his sword and slashed down.
Eight sword radiances followed closely behind, all aimed at the Ironback Green Wolf.
Chen Zong was confident that if this sword could hit, even if the Ironback Green Wolf was a Class 1 upper rank demonic beast, it would still die without a doubt.
Chen Zong was fast, but the Ironback Green Wolf was even faster. The eight sword radiances split the ground into three meter long sword marks, but they did not manage to kill the Ironback Green Wolf. The stench of blood surged from the sky. A green shadow suddenly jumped up, its claws tearing through the air in front of it.
Chaotic Sword Style!
Three thousand pounds of arm strength, the iron sword was swung like a butterfly flying through flowers. It was difficult to see clearly, and not only could it interfere with one's vision, it could also form a defense.
The sword and the sharp claws clashed many times. Chen Zong's arm shook, and he almost couldn't hold it anymore.
Fortunately, he had eaten a lot of demonic beast meat and bone glue during this period of time, so his muscles and bones were even stronger.
Suddenly, an extremely fast sword radiance pierced through, shooting towards the Ironback Green Wolf's left eye.
Rapid Sword Style!
The Ironback Green Wolf swung its sharp claws, causing the sword to shift, while the other claw went straight for Chen Zong.
Wind Stepping Steps!
Unfortunately, the Ironback Green Wolf was too strong and too fast. Chen Zong could not dodge in time, and his left shoulder was scratched by the sharp claws. His sleeve was torn, and blood dripped out.
Chen Zong frowned slightly. The wound on his left shoulder was burning hot, but he did not have time to stop the bleeding.
The Ironback Green Wolf landed on the ground. Smelling the scent of blood, its eyes glowed red, and it became even more violent. It roared, filled with killing intent, and rushed towards Chen Zong again.
Wind Stepping Steps!
He dodged two steps, closed in, and attacked.
Residual Shadow, Whisking Willow, Eagle Strike!
Charging Sword Style!
The sword radiance flashed continuously, and each sword slashed towards the Ironback Green Wolf. The Ironback Green Wolf turned its body, dodging Chen Zong's sword radiance, and fiercely bit out, almost biting his leg.
"With my Qi and Blood Realm Level Five cultivation, my Qi and Blood Force can at most perform Scattered Shadows ten times or Wind Stepping Steps twenty times. Now, I've performed Scattered Shadows twice and Wind Stepping Steps three times …"
He could not help but feel a sense of danger.
His footsteps were quick, and he changed his fighting style. He circled around the Ironback Green Wolf and attacked with his sword. The Ironback Green Wolf also quickly turned its body, clawing out with its sharp claws.
If this continued, he could only hold on for a short while. After all, a monster's physical strength was often much stronger than a martial artist's, especially a monster of a higher level.
Suddenly, Chen Zong stopped in his tracks, and quickly stabbed out with his sword.
Swift Sword Style!
The Ironback Green Wolf's body swayed, and it almost touched the sword as it rushed towards Chen Zong, biting fiercely at Chen Zong. Chen Zong raised his left arm and sent it into the wolf's mouth. He only felt the heavy iron arm guard on his left arm being bitten to pieces in an instant. He raised his iron sword and fiercely chopped down.
Scattered Shadows!
Eight sword radiance slashed down one after another, and with shocking sharpness, it cut through the Ironback Green Wolf's fur and cut into its body, causing blood to spurt out.
The sharp pain made the Ironback Green Wolf let go of its sharp jaws, and its two claws reached out, shattering the last two sword radiances. Chen Zong quickly used the Wind Stepping Steps to retreat, but his chest was still torn open, and blood dripped out.
Landing on the ground, a large amount of stinky blood gushed out from the wound, dying half of its body red. The Ironback Green Wolf still did not fall. Its skin, muscles, and bones were tough, completely out of Chen Zong's expectation. That sword attack actually did not kill it directly.
Both man and beast were wounded.
Chen Zong resisted the pain of his wound, and raised his sword, using the Wind Stepping Steps again. His body was like the wind as he approached the Ironback Green Wolf.
Scattered Shadows!
Eight sharp sword radiances arrived, but the Ironback Green Wolf immediately retreated, and like a gust of wind, it turned around and rushed into the forest, quickly disappearing.
"It escaped …" Chen Zong retracted his gaze, and quickly retreated as well.
Now that he was wounded, and his body reeked of blood. If he was unlucky, he would attract other demonic beasts. With his current injured body and the lack of Qi and blood in his body, a mid-tier level one demonic beast would be enough to give him a hard time.
As he quickly retreated, he was about to take out some hemostatic powder, but first he grabbed a round ball. It was gray and engraved with tiger stripes.
"Distress signal …" Chen Zong could not help but feel a little speechless.
The distress signal was something that every martial artist in the mine must carry. Perhaps it was because he had killed a lot of demonic beasts recently, and things were going too smoothly, but Chen Zong had long forgotten about this distress signal.
But then again, when he was confronting the Ironback Green Wolf, any movement could have directly triggered the Ironback Green Wolf's violent attack. Chen Zong's attention was completely focused on the Ironback Green Wolf, and did not think about the distress signal at all.
Fortunately, in the end, both sides were injured, and the Ironback Green Wolf was forced to retreat. Otherwise, it would have been dangerous.
Although he had neglected the distress signal and was injured all over, Chen Zong was very happy. He had gained a lot from this battle, and he believed that if he settled down properly, it would be more helpful for his swordsmanship.
Moreover, this fierce battle had also proven his current strength. He was stronger than most Qi and Blood realm fifth stage martial artists, and he might be able to hold his own against an average Qi and Blood realm sixth stage martial artist.
"Clan Brother, how did you get injured all over?" Chen Zhong exclaimed anxiously when he returned to the stronghold.
"I encountered a rather strong demonic beast." Chen Zong smiled. "Clan Brother, don't worry. It's just a flesh wound. It's not a big deal. I'll be fine after a few days of rest."
"You can kill a mid-tier level one demonic beast, but you're still injured. Could it be that you encountered an upper-tier level one demonic beast?" Chen Zhong was shocked.
By now, he already knew that Chen Zong's cultivation had reached the fifth stage of the Qi and Blood realm. He was surprised but also amazed. This was because he, Chen Zhong, had entered the Clan Hall a year earlier than Chen Zong, and his current cultivation was also at the fifth stage of the Qi and Blood realm.
Although their cultivation levels were at the same level, Chen Zhong was confident that his strength should be above Chen Zong's. Now, it seemed that he was wrong again.
"Yes." Chen Zong did not deny it.
Earlier, he had only hastily applied medicinal powder to stop the bleeding. Now that he was back, he naturally had to clean the wound first before applying other medicinal powders such as disinfectant and accelerated wound healing. Then, he bandaged the wound.
The heavy metal bracer on his left forearm was completely shattered. The Ironback Green Wolf's fangs had left a few teeth holes on his forearm. Fortunately, they were not deep and did not injure his muscles or bones. Otherwise, it would have been more troublesome.
For the rest of the time, the patrol mission could only be handed over to Chen Zhong. Chen Zong, on the other hand, rested. In order to prevent his wound from rupturing, he did not even practice his sword techniques.
He didn't cultivate, but he didn't stay idle either. Instead, he used these few days to organize the life and death battles he had with the Demonic Beasts again and again. Especially this last time, when he fought the Ironback Azure Wolf and brushed past life and death, it allowed him to have a deeper understanding of all aspects, especially the sword and sword techniques.
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