184: Granite slopes

The three figures continued to delve deeper into the Soul Severing Mountain Range.

With their combined strength, almost no other races dared to target them, especially with Lin Shu accompanying them.

With his current strength, it was even more foolproof.

Not only were they unafraid of other races coming for them, but they also intended to hunt them down.

This was to avenge their classmate whose beast-taming career had just been cut short.

After all, one of their two main targets for this trip was an other-race individual ranked lower on the bounty list.

Adding to the previous events, the three became even more invested in this matter.

However, they hadn't yet found any trace of their target, so they could only complete the other collection mission first.

There was no use rushing this; they could only look for an opportunity. The three planned to stay in the Soul Severing Mountain Range for about half a month this time.

Soon, the three slowly descended from the sky to the granite slope, the location for this collection mission.

Looking out, layers of grayish-white granite were stacked haphazardly, as if casually piled together.

Some massive boulders stood tall, others lay horizontally on the ground, all in various shapes.

In the distance, there was an enormous stone figure, the size of a building, with a rough, uneven surface and a somewhat ugly appearance.

Although its body was made of stone, compared to Tu Yao Physique, it was a world of difference.

It moved constantly through the sand, stirring up gusts of wind and sand.

Li Wen pointed to the giant stone figure in the distance and said,

"That's our target."

"The Granite Heart required for the collection mission is inside these granite giants."

"Their defenses are very strong, and their power is immense. Most beast tamers of the same rank are unwilling to provoke them."

"However, they have almost no defensive measures against Mental attacks."

"This is also their most fatal flaw."

As he spoke, he thought of Silver Spirit; it was clear that in today's battle, his role would be particularly crucial.

Lin Shu and Chu Yu followed his gaze.

The size of these granite giants was comparable to the evolved Tu Yao Physique.

However, the difference in their faces and appearances was enormous, like a before-and-after comparison of plastic surgery.

These granite giants were indeed somewhat difficult to deal with; their average level was extremely high.

All were above level 66, and Lin Shu even saw a few at level 70, almost exceeding the level blocked by the barrier.

Indeed, they were not something ordinary first-year students could handle.

The Granite Heart is an Earth-type evolution material, and the client is the school. Clearly, the stock in the warehouse was running low, which is why this mission was issued.

Because of this, the price of a single Granite Heart was quite high, totaling 30 academic credits.

And there was no upper limit; however many they collected, they would receive that many credits.

"It looks quite formidable."

"It seems we can only assist you, otherwise, it will be difficult to break through its defense."

Li Wen said.

Neither of their tamed beasts was even level 60, so their damage output was somewhat lacking.

Chu Yu nodded in agreement, clearly having also sensed the granite giant's level and its city-wall-like thick defense.

Lin Shu responded with pleasure, looking at the decent number of granite giants, he was very satisfied.

"No problem, just leave it to me."

He then summoned both Black Night Saturn and Silver Spirit.

A flash of purple light appeared, and Li Wen and Chu Yu were somewhat surprised to see Tu Yao Physique's drastically changed appearance.

They hadn't seen him for only two days, had he evolved again?

"Damn it, Tu Yao Physique evolved again."

"You weren't using your full strength in the ranking competition, were you?"

Li Wen walked around Tu Yao Physique, examining him closely, and couldn't help but compare him to the granite giant.

He found that even though both were stone figures, the difference was enormous.

One was like a general heading to battle, while the other was like a beggar on the roadside.

Chu Yu was also a little surprised, with a different emotion in his eyes. Lin Shu's Black Night Saturn was not only progressing rapidly in strength.

Even the strength of his other three tamed beasts was increasing astonishingly fast. He really didn't know how the other party managed it.

He really wanted to learn.

In response, Lin Shu casually explained,

"Not at all, I just collected the materials."

"He only evolved yesterday."

Li Wen shrugged in response, indicating that he agreed.

Black Night Saturn and Ziyu watched from the side, their eyes fixed on the front, already a little impatient.

After all, they hadn't gained any points for several days, which meant they had killed too few tamed beasts, and they needed to make up for it immediately.

However, Lin Shu told them not to rush.

Tu Yao Physique had just finished evolving, so it was a good time to test his level. However, the level difference was quite large.

If the opponent had no resistance to Mental attacks, he would let Silver Spirit accompany him to see if the two of them could kill a granite giant together.

"Come on, Silver Spirit and Tu Yao Physique, you two go and try."

Tu Yao Physique and Silver Spirit naturally responded immediately to Lin Shu's words.

He then motioned to Li Wen and Chu Yu, telling them not to help.

The two nodded, also looking very interested.

Tu Yao Physique's evolved appearance made them feel unfamiliar, and they didn't recognize most of Lin Shu's tamed beasts' evolution forms.

They were also very much looking forward to the upcoming battle.

Immediately, the two beasts rushed forward, searching for the nearest granite giant.

Soon, they attracted the attention of one.

For other tamed beasts that entered their territory, granite giants always struck with heavy blows, showing no mercy.

Their temper was exceptionally volatile; even minor things would make them lose their temper.

"Roar! Roar! Roar!"

After a roar, it moved its massive body towards Tu Yao Physique in front.

Fortunately, there were no other granite giants nearby, otherwise, the two of them alone would not be able to resist them.

After the harsh, ear-piercing screech ended, a fist as massive as an iron ball struck, bringing a fierce wind towards Tu Yao Physique.

Behind, Silver Spirit naturally wouldn't sit idly by, activating his Mental power, unleashing a Mental Tremor.

Immediately, the opponent trembled incessantly, its movements coming to a complete halt.

Its massive body twisted, almost losing its balance.

Clearly, the effect of the Mental attack was surprisingly good.

Seeing this, Tu Yao Physique's Battle Qi instantly surged out, spreading like ripples.

He clearly followed up with another Battle Qi Release. The continuous Mental impacts left the granite giant with no means of retaliation, only its eyes vacant and chaotic as it resisted the Mental impacts.

Its massive body now crashed heavily to the ground, utterly unable to resist.

At this moment, Tu Yao Physique raised his sandbag-sized fist and slammed it down. With the Battle Qi Earthly mysteries and rich energy, the fierce winds twisted wildly as he unleashed the Thousand Jin Rock-Shattering Fist, an ability awakened after his evolution.

His originally thick arm was completely enveloped in yellow sand, like a cannonball, it shot out fiercely.

"Crack!"

A crisp, muffled sound echoed in the quiet area, and a strong shockwave spilled out.

Under the immense power, the force of this blow was exceptionally impressive.

The granite giant's chest immediately caved in, and numerous fine grains of sand rained down rapidly.

Even with just that, it nearly pierced through his chest.

Although the opponent's defense was astonishing, under Tu Yao Physique's series of enhanced, super-tier skills, it was inevitably broken through.

Seeing this, Li Wen and Chu Yu behind him immediately widened their eyes.

Tu Yao Physique's attack capability had increased so much after his evolution!

Such a perfectly charged punch, and with such power, even their tamed beasts couldn't deliver it so easily.

You say he's a defensive tamed beast? Who would believe it?

Lin Shu was also very satisfied after watching this.

After Tu Yao Physique's evolution, not only did his defense become thicker, but his offensive capabilities also greatly increased.

This was mainly reflected in the immense strength bonus provided by the Tu Yao Physique, the Earth-type skill bonus, and the Mental attacks carried by Battle Qi, among other things.

This led to the scene before them, such an exaggerated and domineering punch.

However, the drawback was still obvious; against fast enemies, this blow would likely be very difficult to land.

It was pretty decent...