Free Web NovelChapter 28: Chapter 27: Iron Rhino
The Wind Moon Forest was as gloomy as ever. From time to time, the cries of wild beasts could be heard, and a cold wind howled, sending shivers down one’s spine.
Last time he came, Tang Yi had only hunted some Level 1 Demon Beasts on the outskirts. This time, he planned to go deeper into the Wind Moon Forest to hunt more powerful Demon Beasts and quickly raise his Level.
’Tang Mingtian? The number one genius of the Tang Family?’
’In truth, he’s just a small stepping stone on my path to becoming the strongest. I can crush him just by stepping over him. He’s no threat at all.’
’Shangguan Siyu?’
’Not a problem either! So what if her Talent is outstanding? So what if she’s the disciple of the Purple Cloud Sect’s Sect Leader?’
Tang Yi could easily crush her underfoot!
His target now was the Purple Cloud Sect.
Why had Tang Yi agreed to a duel with Shangguan Siyu six months from now?
’Why would he need half a year just to defeat Shangguan Siyu?’
’As long as he was diligent enough and gave it his all, half a month or a month would be sufficient.’
’With the system, he could surpass Shangguan Siyu with ease.’
The reason for the six-month agreement was that he wanted to go to the Purple Cloud Sect and viciously crush the entire sect under his heel.
Although Shangguan Siyu was a major reason for the broken engagement, it was the Purple Cloud Sect’s instigation and indulgence that led her to disregard Tang Yi’s dignity and the Tang Family’s honor, coming to their home to call it off.
Therefore, the Purple Cloud Sect also bore some responsibility!
Tang Yi was a man. Since others had trampled on his pride as a man, he would not show any mercy.
’Besides, if he went to the Purple Cloud Sect and defeated Shangguan Siyu, wouldn’t someone from the sect step forward to stand up for her?’
’It would be easy to enter their gates but difficult to leave. The experts of the Purple Cloud Sect would humiliate Tang Yi even further, and it was even possible they would kill him there.’
The Purple Cloud Sect was enormous, with experts as numerous as clouds. Shangguan Siyu was but a drop in the ocean among them. Therefore, the path to the Purple Cloud Sect would surely be fraught with difficulties, requiring immense strength to ensure his victory in a single campaign.
This was why Tang Yi had agreed to the six-month deadline.
Stepping into the Wind Moon Forest, Tang Yi activated his Celestial Eye Technique to clear the way and used Phantom Step to travel swiftly. He bypassed the outer region of Level 1 Demon Beasts and entered the territory of the Level 2 Demon Beasts.
Before long, a powerful figure appeared in his line of sight.
Iron Rhino, a Level 2 Demon Beast. It was three meters tall, its skin was as hard as iron, and it excelled at delivering fatal blows to its enemies with the sharp horn on its head.
This was the information Tang Yi had obtained using his Celestial Eye Technique.
Just as Tang Yi spotted the Iron Rhino, the Iron Rhino spotted him too.
Seeing someone invading its territory, the Iron Rhino snorted a cloud of foul air from its nostrils, and with a stomp of its four legs, it charged toward Tang Yi.
THUD THUD!
It moved like the wind, kicking up a cloud of dust.
A Level 2 Demon Beast was equivalent to a human Battle Master. At the same Level, they were superior to humans. A Demon Beast like the Iron Rhino, with its powerful defense, was even more formidable.
"Bring it on!"
A sharp glint flashed in Tang Yi’s eyes. He clenched his five fingers into a fist and charged toward the Iron Rhino as well.
Of course, Tang Yi wasn’t going to clash head-on with the Iron Rhino. That would be suicide.
Pushing his body to its absolute limit, his feet moving as if they had wings, he activated his Phantom Step just as he was about to collide with the Iron Rhino, twisting his body and dodging to the right.
Four blurry afterimages flickered in and out of existence as his Speed reached its peak, and he flashed past.
WHOOSH!
The Iron Rhino shot past Tang Yi’s side, stirring up a fierce, sharp gust of wind.
Due to its powerful charge, even though the Iron Rhino knew Tang Yi had dodged its attack, it couldn’t stop to attack him again. It could only follow its momentum and continue rushing forward.
Of course, Tang Yi wasn’t about to let the Iron Rhino just charge past.
The moment he dodged the Iron Rhino’s charge and arrived at its side, he raised his fist, gathered a ferocious attack, and smashed it toward the Iron Rhino.
"Basic Boxing Skill!"
BOOM!
With a loud bang, the Iron Rhino was sent stumbling, flying sideways until it crashed to the ground with a thud seven or eight meters away.
It was a nasty fall.
However, not long after hitting the ground, the Iron Rhino shakily got back to its feet.
Aside from some bruises and red marks where Tang Yi’s fist had landed and where it had fallen, it didn’t seem to have suffered any serious injuries.
"Hm?"
Tang Yi grunted in surprise. ’As expected of an Iron Rhino, a Level 2 Demon Beast known for its defense. Its Defense Power is truly formidable.’
’If that had been any other Level 2 Demon Beast, it would have either been killed by my punch outright or died from the impact of being thrown so far.’
"Looks like I need to find a usable Weapon. Otherwise, killing a Demon Beast with such strong Defense Power like this Iron Rhino is a real pain."
Tang Yi muttered, starting to worry about his lack of a weapon.
"ROAR!"
Just then, the Iron Rhino that had gotten back up let out a heaven-shaking roar, seemingly furious at the human before it.
This puny human had dared to harm it. This was unforgivable!
Glaring with scarlet eyes, it stamped its four iron hooves and charged at Tang Yi once again.
This time, it had learned its lesson. It no longer charged forward recklessly. Instead, it did a short burst of acceleration, the horn on its head glinting coldly as it aimed to gore Tang Yi.
Having seen the information from his Celestial Eye Technique, Tang Yi knew the horn was the Iron Rhino’s ultimate weapon. Of course he wasn’t foolish enough to clash with it head-on.
And with a Body Technique like Phantom Step, the Iron Rhino couldn’t even touch the corner of his clothes.
With a slight flash to the right, he dodged it.
"Celestial Star Palm!"
Then, Tang Yi flipped his hand and struck out with a palm!
This time, he used a Martial Technique—the Earth Tier Lower Grade Palm Technique he had obtained from killing Tang Fangzhou.
POW!
The Iron Rhino took the palm strike solidly on the head. The powerful impact of the Earth Tier Martial Technique made its body drop, its four limbs buckled, and it collapsed toward the ground.
And yet, this one palm strike still wasn’t enough to kill it!
The Iron Rhino truly lived up to the "Iron" in its name.
Even Tang Yi couldn’t help but marvel at the monster’s incredible Defense Power.
However, he had no intention of letting this Iron Rhino go.
This was a big pile of Experience Value, after all!
"Celestial Star Palm!" He struck down with another palm, hitting the same spot and forcing the Iron Rhino’s body a little lower.
The Iron Rhino’s limbs were on the verge of buckling completely.
"Still not dead!"
"Celestial Star Palm!"
Seeing that even two palm strikes couldn’t kill the Iron Rhino, Tang Yi grew a little impatient. He gritted his teeth and unleashed another palm strike.
BAM!
After being hit by three consecutive palm strikes, the Iron Rhino finally collapsed heavily onto the ground, its body flat against the earth, all four of its limbs broken.
"ROAR!"
With one last sorrowful cry, the Iron Rhino finally spat out a mouthful of bright red blood, its head lolled to the side, and it died.
"Ding! Congratulations to Player Tang Yi for killing an Iron Rhino. You have gained 3000 Experience Value and 0 Battle God Value."
"Phew!"
Tang Yi let out a breath. ’This damned monster is finally dead. Its hide was way too thick.’
’Unless absolutely necessary,’ Tang Yi thought, ’I’m not going to challenge a monster like this again. It’s all effort for no reward. I only got a measly 3000 Experience Value, but it felt like fighting a major boss.’
