227: Chapter 227 The Cave, the Pangolin

Deep within the karst cave, Lin Yun walked forward slowly.

Wherever the light reached, there were wonders of uncanny workmanship.

Stalagmites were like forests, and stalactites hung like swords.

Flowstones were like waterfalls, hanging down like curtains.

Helictites were like snow, blooming like lotuses.

Every spot was breathtakingly beautiful.

Lin Yun watched in fascination, and the Moon Velvet Spirit Mink perched on his shoulder also stared with its small eyes, looking around curiously.

The cave became wider as he walked, the passage winding and twisting as if it would never end.

Only the crisp sound of water droplets falling could be heard, a silence that was somewhat eerie.

Lin Yun tucked the Moon Velvet Spirit Mink into his robe and took to the air.

He wanted to see exactly where this cave led.

The cave as a whole trended slowly downward, deep and unpredictable.

Lin Yun flew close to the cave ceiling, his speed not fast, but he didn't stop for a moment.

Over half an hour passed.

After turning countless corners.

Finally...

The space ahead suddenly opened up!

A massive space appeared before his eyes!

The dome was immeasurably high, spanning dozens of miles!

Before Lin Yun could take a closer look, suddenly...

A terrifying Aura locked onto him!

"Tier 3 Perfection?!"

A massive figure rushed out from the darkness!

It lunged straight at him with a ferocious might that seemed ready to crush everything!

It was a giant beast at least ten meters long, its entire body covered in pitch-black scales, its limbs as thick as pillars, its huge mouth agape with jagged fangs!

Its Aura was overwhelming!

"A Tier 3 Perfection Yao Beast... Mountain-Swallowing Armadillo!"

Lin Yun's eyes narrowed, and he instantly entered a combat state!

The Mountain-Swallowing Armadillo had already lunged!

A giant claw swiped down with the sound of whistling wind!

Lin Yun's figure flickered as he executed the Ten Thousand Shadows Void-Escape Step, narrowly avoiding the attack!

Boom!

The giant claw struck the ground, shattering rocks and sending debris flying!

Lin Yun retaliated with a sword strike, his Gale Shadowless Sword piercing toward the Mountain-Swallowing Armadillo's neck!

Clang!

The sword tip struck the scales, leaving only a shallow white mark!

Such a tough defense!

Pained, the Mountain-Swallowing Armadillo roared and swept its tail across!

Lin Yun dodged again, but as the wind from the tail swept past, his Body-Protecting Profound Qi fluctuated violently!

One man and one beast clashed in this massive underground space!

The Mountain-Swallowing Armadillo's attacks were fierce, its strength incredible, each strike possessing the power to split mountains and crack rocks!

Lin Yun was being suppressed, only managing to maneuver barely by relying on his Movement Technique and Micro-Perception!

...

On Guanyao Island, the tourists cried out in alarm!

"A Tier 3 Perfection Mountain-Swallowing Armadillo!"

"How is that possible! How can there be a Tier 3 Perfection Yao Beast on the Monster Continent?!"

"Lin Yun is in danger!"

"It's over, it's over. Lin Yun is only a Grade 6 Void Core; how could he possibly defeat a Tier 3 Perfection!"

Su Yingxue and the others were also so nervous their palms were sweating, their eyes fixed on the screen.

Qiao Feifei held onto Su Yingxue, not even daring to breathe loudly.

The Governor was also nervous.

Lin Yun is the most powerful Genius ever born on Minglu Planet; nothing must happen to him!

Although Principal Yang Qi was also somewhat nervous, he remained calm.

He knew Lin Yun still had trump cards, so he spoke up:

"Don't worry. Lin Yun still has a burst secret technique he hasn't used. Even if he can't win, escaping shouldn't be a problem."

The Governor felt slightly relieved, but his gaze remained fixed on the screen.

...

In the footage, the battle continued.

Lin Yun still maintained a cultivation level of Grade 6 Void Core.

The Mountain-Swallowing Armadillo's attacks grew increasingly fierce, each strike putting him in a life-threatening situation.

His Body-Protecting Profound Qi fluctuated violently, threatening to shatter at any moment.

Wherever they passed, stone pillars collapsed and giant rocks flew everywhere.

The entire underground space was a mess.

Finally...

Lin Yun erupted!

Blood Qi Boiling!

1.5 times combat power!

His speed and strength surged instantly!

The sword light, like a rainbow, slashed into the Mountain-Swallowing Armadillo!

This time, it was no longer just a white mark!

The blade entered the flesh, and blood splattered!

The Mountain-Swallowing Armadillo let out a scream of pain, its offensive slowing down!

Lin Yun took the opportunity to counterattack!

One strike, two strikes, three strikes!

Each strike left a deep wound on the Mountain-Swallowing Armadillo!

The situation reversed instantly!

A deafening cheer erupted on Guanyao Island!

"Lin Yun! Lin Yun! Lin Yun!"

Countless people jumped up in excitement!

Seeing that things were going poorly, the Mountain-Swallowing Armadillo turned and fled!

How could Lin Yun possibly let it go?

Pursue!

The man and beast chased and fought across the massive underground space!

The Mountain-Swallowing Armadillo fled for its life, while Lin Yun pursued relentlessly!

Wherever they passed, rock walls crumbled and stalagmites snapped, leaving a trail of destruction!

They chased for over ten minutes.

The Mountain-Swallowing Armadillo suddenly came to a screeching halt and swept its tail violently!

This strike had been building momentum for a long time and was incredibly powerful!

Lin Yun couldn't dodge in time and could only withstand it with his Body-Protecting Profound Qi!

Boom!!!

The Body-Protecting Profound Qi shattered instantly!

The image vanished.

...

A deathly silence fell over Guanyao Island.

Then...

Exclamations of alarm broke out everywhere!

"Lin Yun!"

"Husband!"

Su Yingxue and the others turned pale, nearly unable to remain standing.

The tourists cried out one after another, their worry plain to see.

Principal Yang Qi, however, remained calm and said:

"Everyone, rest assured, Lin Yun is fine. His life signal is perfectly normal. It's just that the video equipment was damaged by the Mountain-Swallowing Armadillo."

Everyone looked at the screen.

On the black screen, a green dot of light flickered quietly.

That was Lin Yun's life signal.

Beside it, a red dot of light occasionally appeared; that was the Mountain-Swallowing Armadillo.

The two dots were still moving, still entangled.

Only then did everyone feel at ease.

"Lin Yun is fine!"

"He's still pursuing!"

"He was suppressing the Mountain-Swallowing Armadillo just now; he must be fine!"

...

In the underground space.

Lin Yun glanced at the school badge on his chest.

It had gone dark.

It had been smashed by the Mountain-Swallowing Armadillo's tail.

He had done it on purpose just now.

He could finally stop acting.

Grade 9 Void Core, instantly activated!

A terrifying Aura rose from his body!

The Mountain-Swallowing Armadillo was about to take the chance to flee when it suddenly felt the Aura coming from behind...

It was more than twice as strong as before!

It turned back in terror, only to see a brilliant sword light already slashing down before it!

Gale Shadowless Sword — Full Power Strike!

The sword light, like a rainbow, slashed into the Mountain-Swallowing Armadillo!

"Awooo!!!"

The Mountain-Swallowing Armadillo let out an unprecedentedly shrill wail, its massive body flying backward and slamming heavily into the rock wall!

Its scales shattered, and blood sprayed wildly!

It no longer had any will to resist; it only wanted to flee!

Flee for its life!

After fleeing a short distance, vegetation suddenly appeared ahead.

The Mountain-Swallowing Armadillo braked hard and dove straight into a small hole to the side!

But Lin Yun was faster!

It had only managed to crawl halfway in when Lin Yun caught up!

Blood Qi Boiling — Complete Form!

Three times combat power!

One strike!

Simple, yet it contained all the power of a Grade 9 Void Core, three times combat power, and the Micro-Perception Realm.

The sword light fell.

The Mountain-Swallowing Armadillo couldn't even let out a scream before its massive body froze in place.

In the next instant, it crashed to the ground.

A Tier 3 Perfection Yao Beast!

The Mountain-Swallowing Armadillo!

Dead!