112: Chapter 8: Challenge the Golden-Eyed Iron-Scaled Monkey, first defeat!
"Monster selection successful."
"Simulation progress: 15%... 35%... 55%..."
"【Golden-Eyed Iron-Scaled Monkey】 simulation successful, actual combat simulation drill starting!"
"If you need to stop the drill, please issue a command at any time. Wish you a pleasant battle!"
As this voice faded, the simulated 【Golden-Eyed Iron-Scaled Monkey】 appeared before Lin Yuan.
This 【Golden-Eyed Iron-Scaled Monkey】 was massive, its entire body covered in scales resembling iron plates, emitting a cold metallic luster.
At this very moment, its gaze was fixed coldly upon Lin Yuan, its eyes filled with ferocity and brutality.
It gave the impression that it was not just a simulated projection, but an actual, living Vicious Beast.
It must be said that the realism of the 【Actual Combat Simulation Drill】 was quite high.
Just as Lin Yuan was thinking this, the Golden-Eyed Iron-Scaled Monkey before him suddenly let out a beastly roar!
"Roar!!"
This violent beastly roar caused the surrounding space to tremble!
In the next second, the Golden-Eyed Iron-Scaled Monkey's figure instantly turned into a blur, lunging fiercely toward where Lin Yuan stood!
Although Lin Yuan had already prepared for battle, he couldn't help but frown when the Golden-Eyed Iron-Scaled Monkey charged at him.
Because the speed erupted by this Vicious Beast was simply too astonishing!
"Swish!!"
In the blink of an eye, the Golden-Eyed Iron-Scaled Monkey had already reached Lin Yuan!
Its fist, covered in steel scales, suddenly slammed toward Lin Yuan with the force of a whistling wind!
Facing this powerful blow, Lin Yuan instinctively raised his claws to block!
"Boom!!"
Accompanied by a dull, loud thud, Lin Yuan successfully blocked the Golden-Eyed Iron-Scaled Monkey's attack.
However, the immense force forced him to retreat several steps, leaving his claws numb!
Is this the power of a Beast King Rank Five Star?
It really is... quite terrifying.
After steadying himself, a look of solemnity flashed in Lin Yuan's eyes.
To be honest, it was perfectly normal for this Golden-Eyed Iron-Scaled Monkey to possess such strength.
After all, its strength was one rank higher than Lin Yuan's, reaching the Beast King Rank Five Star level!
And there was naturally a reason why Lin Yuan chose a Vicious Beast of this level as his opponent.
In his view, only under sufficient pressure could he adapt to his current strength as quickly as possible!
Moreover, Lin Yuan did not believe that, with his current strength, he would definitely be unable to deal with a Beast King Rank Five Star Vicious Beast.
Although Lin Yuan had successfully blocked the first punch, the Golden-Eyed Iron-Scaled Monkey did not give up there.
A savage look flashed in its eyes as it clenched its other fist and slammed it toward Lin Yuan!
"Won't you ever quit?"
The actions of this Vicious Beast ignited the ferocity in Lin Yuan's heart. Facing this punch containing terrifying power, he had no intention of defending or dodging, but instead suddenly opened his massive maw!
In an instant, scorching energy suddenly gathered and formed within Lin Yuan's massive maw!
White Heat Ray!!
"Boom!!"
The scorching white energy light suddenly erupted from Lin Yuan's massive maw!
Facing the White Heat Ray with such terrifying power, a look of fear, surprisingly human, flashed in the Golden-Eyed Iron-Scaled Monkey's eyes!
However, its reaction speed was even faster than Lin Yuan had imagined.
Just before the White Heat Ray was about to pierce its body, the Golden-Eyed Iron-Scaled Monkey chose to retract its fist and leap away without hesitation.
Although it looked somewhat disheveled, it had successfully avoided the blast of the White Heat Ray!
However, when it raised its head again, Lin Yuan's azure thunder claws were already tearing toward its neck!
Clearly, Lin Yuan launched this attack with the habit of aiming for a one-hit kill!
This was a habit he had cultivated during his past life as an assassin: never let go of any opportunity to kill the opponent!
"Clang!!"
But to Lin Yuan's surprise, when his azure thunder claws struck the Golden-Eyed Iron-Scaled Monkey's neck, they did not tear through it as he had expected; instead, they erupted with the sound of clashing metal!
Furthermore, Lin Yuan's azure thunder claws were stuck fast by the Golden-Eyed Iron-Scaled Monkey's neck!
Looking at this scene, Lin Yuan's pupils constricted, and an ominous feeling flashed through his heart.
He absolutely had not expected that the Golden-Eyed Iron-Scaled Monkey's neck was covered in such a thick layer of steel scales!
In other words, the defense of this 【Weak Point】 was even stronger than other parts of the Golden-Eyed Iron-Scaled Monkey's body!
Undoubtedly, this was a fatal mistake for Lin Yuan!
The Golden-Eyed Iron-Scaled Monkey naturally would not let this opportunity pass. It suddenly raised its head to meet Lin Yuan's gaze, and a strange golden light suddenly bloomed within its golden pupils!
Under the gaze of those golden eyes, Lin Yuan was directly plunged into an illusion!
Vaguely, he seemed to see the scene of the plane explosion once again—this was the very last scene he had witnessed before his death in his past life!
For a moment, his past and present lives intertwined, causing Lin Yuan's mind to fall into a momentary trance!
Just then, a piercing pain suddenly came from his chest.
This intense pain instantly jolted Lin Yuan awake from the illusion.
Unfortunately, it was too late.
The Golden-Eyed Iron-Scaled Monkey's right hand had already forcefully gouged into his chest and ripped out his heart!
No matter how strong Lin Yuan was, he could not survive without his heart.
Soon, the notification sound in the High-Level Cultivation Room rang in his ears.
【Actual combat simulation drill completed. Challenger has died. Challenge failed!】
【Your injuries have now been restored. Do you choose to continue the challenge, or change the drill target?】
After the drill ended, the projection of the 【Golden-Eyed Iron-Scaled Monkey】 dissipated.
Furthermore, the injuries on Lin Yuan's body were completely restored, as if everything he had just experienced was merely an empty dream.
However, the pain of having his heart ripped out just moments ago still made Lin Yuan remember this defeat vividly.
After all, if this had really been in the wild or on the battlefield, he might... actually be dead right now.