162: Don't try to persuade me, I'm going to fight it!

At this very moment, both Shen Bei and Qi Chuanyu, among others, sensed that the small clearing before them was unusual.

Especially the bloodstains that extended into the clearing and then disappeared.

This clearly indicated that a Vicious Beast had dragged its prey here and then vanished.

Everyone vaguely felt that a Vicious Beast seemed to be hidden beneath the mud!

Retreat! They had to retreat and take a detour.

However, before Shen Bei and the others could take a few steps, the marsh mud suddenly boiled like hot water.

Instantly, a tall, fierce shadow, bringing with it a torrent of mud and dead leaves, lunged out!

This creature, covered in mud, was not much larger than a normal person, but its speed was as fast as lightning.

Even Shen Bei, who had been intently staring at the mud, didn't clearly see the exact appearance of this thing.

And as it first appeared, a surging, visible sound wave, like a raging tide, swept in all directions:

"Screech!"

The sound wave swept through, piercing metal and shattering stone, splitting the air and tearing through clouds; the air vibrated violently, like boiling water, and countless dead leaves invisibly shattered and flew everywhere!

As the first to be subjected to the sound wave attack, the four of them, including Qi Chuanyu, all grunted, their minds buzzing as if dozens or hundreds of gongs were ringing, causing them to freeze on the spot!

Niu Yanben, who was closest, was even more severely injured by such a violent and powerful sound wave attack, immediately bleeding from all seven orifices, standing motionless like a puppet.

Taking advantage of this opening, in a flash of lightning, the black shadow that had lunged out of the mud instantly attacked, its pair of blade-like sharp claws seemingly intent on piercing Niu Yanben straight through!

Not to mention Niu Yanben, even the other three members of the Zha Tian Gang at this time had no reaction.

In fact, under the mental impact of the sound wave resonance, their minds were in a daze, completely unaware of the approaching black shadow!

At this moment, Shen Bei was also momentarily dazed by the sound wave's shock.

Due to his fifth attribute of mental resistance, Shen Bei was the first to regain consciousness.

He suddenly realized that Niu Yanben was about to be killed by a single strike from the black shadow.

His pupils suddenly constricted!

"Seven Stars Steps!"

Taking a step, his figure instantly flickered in front of Niu Yanben.

Facing the attacking black shadow, he immediately delivered an unparalleled kick, forcefully striking out.

"Kui Xing Kicks the Dipper!"

Lifting his leg and sweeping it, Shen Bei's thick leg was like a swinging pillar, the wind roaring powerfully!

When his foot struck the black shadow's face, Shen Bei felt as if he had kicked a mountain; although the black shadow howled and flew backward, Shen Bei's foot also suffered a terrifying recoil, and a sharp pain now shot through it.

The next second, Niu Yanben, who had recovered from the sound wave's impact on his brain, saw this scene and his eyes immediately widened in fury!

"I... that was a close call!"

Only then did he realize that if it weren't for Shen Bei's help, he wouldn't even know how he died!

"How many lives do I owe you?" Niu Yanben asked with lingering fear.

Shen Bei waved his hand, his expression solemn: "Let's keep a tab for now."

Niu Yanben grunted: "You're my revive coin."

Shen Bei didn't have time to bother with Niu Yanben's banter.

He now clearly saw that the black shadow that had suddenly attacked was actually a pitch-black, bat-shaped evil beast, covered in mud and still clinging to fetal membrane fluid, as if it were a Black Bat Giant Beast whose size had shrunk by ten times!

Its fleshy wings were wrinkled and even folded together, not yet extended, and coupled with the fetal membrane still clinging to its body, it looked as if it had just hatched!

What on earth is this thing!

Shen Bei turned to look at the 'dog-headed strategist' Qi Chuanyu.

Qi Chuanyu also regained his senses and quickly flipped through his notebook.

Then, his eyebrows suddenly furrowed, forming a ' river' character.

His eyes were filled with an indelible terror.

His body hair suddenly bristled, and an unparalleled sense of dread rose in his heart.

"We're finished! We're all doomed!"

Qi Chuanyu panted urgently: "This is a Black Bat Giant Beast! It's the Black Bat Giant Beast we encountered yesterday!"

Boom!

As soon as these words were spoken, Du Ziteng and the others were startled and alarmed.

Niu Yanben's heart was also filled with an indescribable sense of agitation: "What the hell are you talking about!"

Liao Zhongyang's heart inexplicably stirred: "No, that's impossible, right?"

Du Ziteng's face was pale, his body trembling, silent as a cicada: "That's an exaggeration. Shen Bei kicked a Black Bat Giant Beast? Besides, the size isn't right; a real Black Bat Giant Beast is a hundred meters long. It must be you—"

Du Ziteng's words were cut short as he choked.

He realized that not every Black Bat Giant Beast is born a hundred meters long.

There is also a growth process.

So...

Du Ziteng twisted his stiff neck, looked at the mud-covered black shadow, and stammered:

"Could... could it be... this is... this is a juvenile?"

A juvenile!

Anyone who had seen the terrifying might of the Black Bat Giant Beast, and then considered the saying 'a tiger father breeds no dog son'...

Even a juvenile Black Bat would probably be difficult for everyone to handle, right?

"Shen Bei..."

Qi Chuanyu called out: "Run! What are you still dawdling for! We'll be wiped out!"

But Shen Bei's face showed an unyielding expression, and in the depths of his eyes was an extreme coldness: "Don't panic, it's just a bit stronger than a Four-Rank Martial Artist."

"Just a bit stronger than a Four-Rank Martial Artist..."

That sounded a bit unreliable.

"Shen Bei! Do you have some misunderstanding about Four-Rank Vicious Beasts?"

"Don't joke, you're only a Three-Rank Martial Artist!"

"That's a Four-Rank Vicious Beast, and a juvenile Black Bat at that!"

A Four-Rank Martial Artist!

Equivalent to a human Four-Rank Martial Artist!

Moreover, a Four-Rank Vicious Beast naturally surpasses a human Four-Rank Martial Artist!

The reason is simple: the posture and form of Vicious Beasts are more suitable for exerting power!

Humans, in the process of evolution, primarily evolved their brains.

If we talk about the same sandbag, humans can only make it sway, while Vicious Beasts can tear it apart.

This is the most direct difference.

Of course, they also didn't ask why Shen Bei was hospitalized last time or who he fought.

If they knew that the battle was against Luo Chenyuan, a seasoned Four-Rank Martial Artist from the Apocalypse Cult, they would at least not be as flustered as they were now by Shen Bei's statement, "just a bit stronger than a Four-Rank Martial Artist."

At this moment, Shen Bei was eager to try.

In Shen Bei's view, this small Black Bat, whose size had shrunk by more than ten times, was undoubtedly far less powerful than the Black Bat Giant Beast in Red Valley.

Otherwise, with the fierce power of the Black Bat Giant Beast, that previous indiscriminate sound wave attack, let alone Qi Chuanyu and the others, he himself would probably have exploded and died on the spot from the sound wave resonance, with no chance of survival!

Yes, not just bleeding from seven orifices, but outright exploding!

And now, what a rare opportunity.

A juvenile Black Bat!

Regardless of whether it's a juvenile, the question is, is it a Black Bat!

It's perfect for practice.

For a Martial Artist, simply learning Martial Skills doesn't make one powerful.

Actual combat is needed!

Fighting against various people and mysterious Vicious Beasts!

Experience in life-and-death struggles is even more valuable.

Otherwise, one can only become like Li Daquan or Sun Bojian.

Of course, if he could bring the corpse of this juvenile Black Bat back to Qianjin Camp, wow!

As the story spread, it would become, "Shen Bei, with Three-Rank strength, killed an Eight-Rank Vicious Beast, the Black Bat Giant Beast!"

Wouldn't that reputation soar?

Who wouldn't call him a 'big boss' at first sight?

It could also deter petty individuals!

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, not to be missed.

Shen Bei licked his lips, his eyes burning with an indescribable ferocity.

He tore off a piece of cloth and stuffed it into his ears.

Although this small Black Bat's sound wave attack wouldn't cause too much damage to Shen Bei, it could still make him momentarily lose focus.

This was extremely dangerous.

Therefore, Shen Bei directly blocked his sensory organs.

Although in the course of battle, one needs to be aware of all surroundings, in this situation, it was a necessary evil.

Shen Bei waved his hand: "You all retreat first!"

The members of the Zha Tian Gang immediately understood what he meant.

Shen Bei couldn't be persuaded anymore.

He was getting confrontational.

They exchanged glances, knowing full well that once Shen Bei made a decision, ten oxen couldn't pull him back.

Just like this collective departure to cross the mountain.

If the others didn't follow, Shen Bei would go on the adventure alone.

They retreated a few steps, hiding not far from the periphery, ready to support Shen Bei in escaping at any moment.

...

At this moment, the small Black Bat had appeared on a dead tree branch, looking down from above, its flat, ugly face fixed on Shen Bei with its Dragon Eye-sized, pitch-black pupils.

Saliva dripped from its mouth, its eyes filled with cruel and malicious intent, and it shrieked towards the sky:

"Screech—!"

Hungry! Hungry! Hungry!

That feeling was like a hungry beast that hadn't eaten for days, fully displaying its extreme hunger, bloodlust, and desire to feed.

And the food, naturally, was Shen Bei, who was present!

Swish!

The next instant, the Black Bat, like a black lightning bolt, swiftly flickered between the dead tree branches, rapidly encircling and closing in on Shen Bei.