Chapter 28, Tier 3! The Black-Maned Lion Appears
After Chu Han insta-killed this Tier 2 Arrow-tailed Lion, the situation on the field changed instantly.
It was originally 2 against 5, but now it was 2 against 3; the advantage was huge.
Zhao Feiyu felt the pressure drop sharply and shouted loudly, "Leave the two Tier 1s to me!"
Then, holding his spear, he charged toward the two Tier 1 Arrow-tailed Lions.
Seeing its companion killed instantly, the remaining Tier 2 Arrow-tailed Lion did not retreat; instead, it grew even more furious and charged at Chu Han again.
Chu Han repeated his old trick. After dodging the Arrow-tailed Lion's attack, he landed another Explosive Fist on its skull.
“Boom!”
With a loud bang, the Tier 2 Arrow-tailed Lion's skull caved in as if hit by a cannonball. Its body stiffened, losing all mobility, before crashing heavily to the ground.
Another insta-kill with one punch.
The two Tier 2 Arrow-tailed Lions didn't pose the slightest threat to Chu Han.
Chu Han only felt like he hadn't had enough.
Zhao Feiyu was also locked in a struggle with the two Tier 1 Arrow-tailed Lions.
Chu Han's victory gave him immense confidence and removed any lingering worries.
He brandished the spear in his hand to his heart's content, unleashing various spear Martial Skills, and surprisingly, he wasn't at a disadvantage.
Meanwhile, the two Tier 1 Arrow-tailed Lions grew restless due to their companions' deaths. They glanced at Chu Han from time to time, their eyes filled with wariness and fear.
Soon, Zhao Feiyu seized an opening in one Arrow-tailed Lion's defense and pierced its throat with his spear.
Then, after putting in some more effort, he finished off the other one.
“Phew! We won!”
Zhao Feiyu gasped for air, his body covered in numerous wounds.
However, his face was full of joy. This battle had brought him great gains, and his combat ability had leveled up.
Combined with so many Lion Blood Materials, it was quite a bumper harvest.
Ignoring his injuries, he hurriedly began collecting the Lion Blood.
After collecting the blood of the five Arrow-tailed Lions into the container, it was two-thirds full.
“That's more than half! I thought it would take several days to fill it up, but now it looks like there's a chance today.”
Zhao Feiyu's goal this time was to collect Lion-type mutated beast blood and fill the entire container.
Now that most of the goal was suddenly completed, he couldn't help but be excited.
The two of them took a break and then continued on their way.
However, this time they spent several hours before encountering three Tier 1 Arrow-tailed Lions; there wasn't a single Tier 2 one.
“What's going on? Could it be that all the Arrow-tailed Lions on this mountain have been killed off?”
Seeing that it was getting dark, the two of them had to stop and continue their search the next day.
For now, they needed to find a place to spend the night.
The wilderness at night is extremely dangerous.
Just as the two found a natural cave and were about to tidy it up...
Zhao Feiyu's expression suddenly changed drastically. He stared fixedly at the forest to the left and said with a trembling voice, "There's a Tier 3 Black-Maned Lion over there!"
He was both shocked and delighted, unsure of how to react for a moment.
Upon hearing this, Chu Han's eyes lit up, and Battle Intent surged within him.
A Tier 3 beast was even more worth his effort.
“Brother Han, what should we do? Can you handle it?”
Zhao Feiyu looked at Chu Han with a face full of hope and asked.
Although Chu Han had killed two Tier 2 Arrow-tailed Lions, it didn't mean he could handle a Tier 3 Black-Maned Lion.
A Black-Maned Lion's strength is much greater than an Arrow-tailed Lion's. It's not just a difference in Rank; its attributes in all aspects are overwhelming!
Even a Third-Tier Martial Artist wouldn't dare face a Black-Maned Lion alone.
However, Chu Han was no ordinary person, so Zhao Feiyu still held great expectations.
If they could kill a Black-Maned Lion, the quality of the blood he obtained would definitely increase by a level!
Chu Han nodded and said, "Leave this Black-Maned Lion to me. You hide further away in a moment."
“Be careful, Brother Han!”
Seeing Chu Han agree without any hesitation and even looking eager to try, Zhao Feiyu was overjoyed and quickly pointed in one direction: "It's coming!"
Chu Han sprinted in the direction Zhao Feiyu pointed and soon saw a massive figure over three meters tall at the shoulder not far away.
This Black-Maned Lion was covered in needle-like black fur. From a distance, it looked as if it had been dyed in ink, without a single stray color.
Its large, bell-like eyes glinted with a cold, fierce light, and its entire body exuded a savage and domineering Aura.
This Aura was far beyond what a Tier 2 Arrow-tailed Lion could compare to; it was like a king of Beasts, majestic and awe-inspiring.
Chu Han's gaze was fervent, and his Battle Intent rose even higher.
With a flash of his body, he took the initiative to block the Black-Maned Lion's path, facing this powerful beast head-on.
The Black-Maned Lion was startled by the sudden appearance of this human, then flew into a rage. A thunderous roar erupted from its throat, echoing through the entire forest.
Chu Han immediately felt a strong, malevolent air rushing toward him. The Aura was almost tangible, causing the surrounding air to freeze for a split second.
“As expected of a Tier 3 beast, truly impressive.”
Chu Han praised and met its gaze, staring back at the Black-Maned Lion without backing down.
He noticed that the Black-Maned Lion's eyes were filled with resentment and were blood-red, as if it had an irreconcilable grudge against him.
Could this Black-Maned Lion know he was here to hunt it?
Chu Han's heart stirred slightly. Upon closer observation, he realized that this Black-Maned Lion was actually injured!
On its side were several long wounds. The fur at the wounds was torn open, and blood was still seeping out. The marks were clearly caused by human weapons.
Moreover, judging by the state of the wounds, the injuries were very fresh. It must have just been in a battle with humans not long ago. No wonder it held such great malice toward humans right now.
However, Chu Han had no intention of delving into the reason for its injuries at this moment, because the Black-Maned Lion had already launched an attack.
The Black-Maned Lion pounced, its massive body instantly bearing down. Its speed was astonishingly fast, not looking injured at all.
In an instant, the Black-Maned Lion's bloody maw was close to Chu Han's neck.
Chu Han's gaze sharpened. He dodged the bite with a strange posture and struck the Black-Maned Lion's chin with a backhand punch.
This clash happened in the blink of an eye; he didn't even have time to use the Explosive Fist.
He felt like his punch had hit extremely elastic silk. Most of the power was blocked by the Black-Maned Lion's fur, and the remaining force was insufficient to cause any damage.
Meanwhile, the Black-Maned Lion's claws swiped at him with a sharp wind, giving him no room to breathe.
If he were hit solidly, no matter how strong Chu Han's Physical Body was, he would likely be seriously injured.
He didn't dare be careless. He kicked off the Black-Maned Lion's body, using the recoil to quickly fly back, dodging the dangerous claw and pulling away from the beast.
After the clash, Chu Han hadn't gained any advantage, but he hadn't suffered either.
The strength of a Tier 3 beast was even more formidable than he had imagined.
A hint of human-like confusion appeared in the Black-Maned Lion's eyes, as if it were curious how this human could dodge its attack.
This caused the ferocity in its gaze to become even more intense!
The Black-Maned Lion opened its bloody maw, and countless black Yuan energy began to condense within it, gradually forming a black sphere of light.
“Not good, it's the Black Flame Beam! It's about to use its ultimate move!”
This was a unique secret technique of the Black-Maned Lion, and its power was extremely great.
Since the Black-Maned Lion in front of him was using this move, it meant it was going to fight for its life.
The next moment, a black pillar of light shot out from its mouth, heading straight for Chu Han.
Chu Han immediately pushed his Spirit Cat Steps to the limit, turning into a series of afterimages as he dodged and moved around the Black-Maned Lion.
The black pillar of light chased after his body. Everywhere it passed, whether it was giant trees that took ten people to encircle or boulders weighing a hundred thousand catties, they were instantly annihilated under the black light. The surroundings were filled with pulverized rocks and collapsed trees.
Chu Han continued to dodge the light pillar's attacks while rapidly approaching the Black-Maned Lion.
Before the Black-Maned Lion could aim its "cannon" at him, he successfully circled to its side.
Then, aiming at the Black-Maned Lion's wound, he threw a punch.
“Explosive Fist!”
Chu Han's fist slammed solidly into the Black-Maned Lion's wound. The powerful force erupted instantly, making the Black-Maned Lion let out a roar of pain.
Accompanied by the sound of internal bones shattering, blood gushed from the Black-Maned Lion's wound. Its massive body suddenly tilted and fell to the ground.
This punch had broken who knows how many of the Black-Maned Lion's ribs. It struggled painfully on the ground for a while but couldn't get up.
Chu Han seized the opportunity, leaped onto the Black-Maned Lion's neck, and pinned it to the ground.
His hand charged with another Explosive Fist, and he slammed it into the Black-Maned Lion's skull.
The terrifying force erupted again, instantly causing the Black-Maned Lion to bleed from all its facial orifices.
However, as a Tier 3 beast, its vitality was extremely tenacious. It didn't die from this; instead, it resisted even more violently, trying to shake Chu Han off its back.
Chu Han naturally wouldn't let it have its way. His fists fell like raindrops on the Black-Maned Lion's skull.
“Bang, bang, bang...”
Dull thuds echoed throughout the forest. After taking dozens of punches, the Black-Maned Lion finally lost its breath of life.