35: Thunder Palm, add points!

Is this what they call a newborn calf not fearing a tiger?

Hearing that Lin Xiu still wanted to kill the Water Tiger Beast, Du Chaoping was startled.

Because Lin Xiu had only been enrolled for a short time, and previously was only at Dou Qi eighth stage, in such a short period, no matter how he Cultivated, he would only be at the Early Stage of Fighter.

Yet he wanted to kill a second-tier Demonic Beast?

The thought flashed, but Du Chaoping didn't voice these words. Instead, he explained, "Junior, this Water Tiger Beast in front of us isn't an ordinary second-tier Demonic Beast. Its weakness is protected by an ice armor, and we have no way to deal with it."

"Ice armor?" Lin Xiu stabbed the Water Tiger Beast's joint with his sword, hindering its movement. "If it's armor, can't we just break it to attack its weakness?"

"It's not that simple. The Water Tiger Beast won't let us attack freely. To break the ice armor, we need a very strong burst attack, and then immediately attack the weakness, without giving it a chance to breathe."

Du Chaoping defended while answering, letting out a sigh. "My Mountain-Shattering Spear's power is barely enough, but it takes too long to charge. After breaking the ice armor, I can't follow up with another attack."

The ice armor was a defense protecting its weakness. The Water Tiger Beast would immediately regenerate it the moment it shattered.

To kill it by targeting its weakness, one needed a continuous method.

"Teaming up with Qin Zhi certainly offers a chance, but it's very risky. If something happens to someone else, our journey back to the Academy will become very troublesome."

Noticing Lin Xiu's gaze towards the hillside, Du Chaoping immediately understood.

If killing the Water Tiger Beast required too great a price, Du Chaoping would rather give up.

After all, the path from here back to Canaan Academy was not entirely safe.

"But Senior, this fellow definitely won't give up easily." Lin Xiu decided to try.

He had his own methods.

Wielding his longsword, Lin Xiu suddenly turned during a gap when the Water Tiger Beast lifted its foreleg to strike.

Flying Flower Piercing Leaf!

He stabbed again, hitting the ice armor from an angle.

Clang!

Accompanied by a crisp sound, the force transmitted back through the sword hilt made Lin Xiu's arm feel somewhat numb.

Gale Step!

With Dou Qi of wind attribute wrapped around his legs, Lin Xiu's speed increased, allowing him to dodge the Water Tiger Beast's incoming attack.

"Junior, you should retreat first. I'm confident I can escape." Du Chaoping advised again after seeing Lin Xiu's attempt was fruitless.

He estimated that even if the Water Tiger Beast unleashed its cold Qi again, as long as he could withstand one impact, he could escape, though he would suffer considerable injuries.

But if it could save Lin Xiu and ensure the safety of the other two juniors, his injuries would be worth it.

"Senior, I want to try one more time. Get ready. If I break the ice armor, attack immediately."

Lin Xiu had tested the ice armor's defense and felt there wasn't absolutely no chance.

As long as it was combined with a powerful Fighting Skill, a terrifying attack could still be unleashed.

On the hillside, Qin Zhi approached with her sword, ready to cooperate.

"Alright, be careful yourself. If there's no result, run immediately, don't hesitate." Seeing that persuasion was useless, Du Chaoping no longer stopped him.

"We'll help you attract its attention!" Qin Zhi shouted, attacking the Water Tiger Beast from behind.

Attacked from three sides at once, although they were only superficial wounds, it still caused pain to the Water Tiger Beast, and its roars grew increasingly furious.

"Ben Lei Palm, add points!"

Profound Rank Intermediate Dou Skills, the max level was 8. Lin Xiu used 6 attribute points to max it out.

Your ability Ben Lei Palm has been upgraded to Lv8.

Instantly, more information about the Ben Lei Palm's force application techniques and experience appeared in his mind.

It was as if Lin Xiu had Cultivated the Ben Lei Palm for ten years, gaining a deeper understanding of this Profound Rank Intermediate Dou Skills.

"Get ready, Senior!"

With a low shout, Lin Xiu forcefully threw the longsword in his hand towards the Water Tiger Beast's eye. The Water Tiger Beast indeed fell for it, closing its eyes and raising its head, attempting to block with the harder part of its head.

Its lower jaw was completely exposed.

The ice armor outside the patch of white skin shimmered with a rainbow of colors under the sunlight.

"Ben Lei Palm! Shatter for me!"

Arriving in front of the Water Tiger Beast, Lin Xiu struck out with his right palm. Electric light flashed in his palm, as if he held a ball of lightning.

His palm heavily struck the ice armor.

Boom!

A thunderclap seemed to ring in his ears, and Du Chaoping immediately looked at the Water Tiger Beast's weakness.

The palm covering the ice armor moved away, revealing surging lightning. Electric light flashed on the ice armor.

Crack, crack!

The ice armor shattered. Feeling danger, the Water Tiger Beast lifted its two legs again.

However, the electric current from the Ben Lei Palm surged into its body, and its massive body suddenly stiffened for a moment.

"Mountain Shatter!"

Unexpectedly, Lin Xiu had actually shattered the ice armor. Du Chaoping didn't hesitate, injecting Dou Qi into his long spear and accurately thrusting it into that patch of white skin.

Swish!

The spear tip pierced through, and half of the long spear embedded itself into the Water Tiger Beast's body.

Lin Xiu, who was dodging to the side, heard the dull thud of a heavy object hitting the ground behind him, and the ground trembled slightly.

The massive Water Tiger Beast fell to the ground, blood dripping onto the ground along the spear shaft.

Du Chaoping stepped forward and pulled out the long spear. Blood gushed from the wound, flowing out rapidly.

He then continuously struck the Water Tiger Beast's head, probing deep inside with the long spear until a sapphire-blue rhomboid crystal emerged.

"Qin Zhi, the Water Tiger Beast's Demonic Core, and it's a mutated one, keep it safe." Du Chaoping tossed the Demonic Core to Qin Zhi, who fumbled to catch it, her face showing delight.

Their ultimate goal for this trip was this one Demonic Core, and now they finally had it.

"Junior, was that move you just used a Mystic-Rank Combat Skill?" A hint of envy flashed in Du Chaoping's eyes. He had been at the Academy for two years and hadn't yet come into contact with a Mystic-Rank Combat Skill.

"Yes, Profound Rank Intermediate Ben Lei Palm." Lin Xiu nodded. "I met an old man while fishing, and he lost a bet to me."

"Ah? Really?" Du Chaoping and Qin Zhi, who had walked over, were instantly shocked.

Because their first reaction was to assume it was given by Elder Huo Lan.

"Yes, he said his name was Hu Qian." Lin Xiu recounted the story of the bet that day, but didn't mention he was fishing for White Carp.

"Junior, you're really lucky to have won a Profound Rank Intermediate Fighting Skill from the Vice Dean."

Du Chaoping's feelings were complex. Why was there such a big difference between people?

"I also think I'm quite lucky, Senior. Why don't we leave first? This isn't the place to talk." Lin Xiu had already smelled the blood filling the air.

Du Chaoping nodded. If it attracted Demonic Beasts, their current condition wouldn't be very good.

After helping the injured Han Pu stabilize his wound, the group quickly left the riverside.

Since all tasks were completed, they returned directly to the school.

Along the way, although Han Pu was injured, Lin Xiu's strength was not weak, and he could deal with some first-tier Demonic Beasts. During this time, they encountered two groups of people who seemed to have ideas about Lin Xiu and the others, but they were scared off by Du Chaoping.

Three days later, the group successfully returned to the Academy.

Looking at the Academy gate, Han Pu only wanted to find an Elder to treat his wounds as soon as possible. Not being able to move his hands was truly too uncomfortable.

"Junior, come with me." Qin Zhi said to Lin Xiu. Du Chaoping was going to take Han Pu for treatment.

Lin Xiu was startled. "Where to?"

"Junior, the Water Tiger Beast mission can earn you a weapon from the Elder. Thanks to you, we were able to complete the mission this time, and since you don't have a weapon, this mission reward will be yours."

Qin Zhi explained, and Du Chaoping and Han Pu next to her also had no objections. Clearly, the three of them had discussed it on their way back.

"Isn't that a bit much?" As a mission reward, and for a second-tier Demonic Beast, Lin Xiu guessed the weapon wouldn't be too bad. He indeed needed a weapon, but taking someone else's reward felt a bit awkward.

"It's fine. We might need to cooperate with you again in the future, so just accept it."

Du Chaoping showed a genuine smile.

He had met many new students, but someone as easy-going as Lin Xiu, who wouldn't abandon others at critical moments and dared to face danger head-on, was someone he had encountered for the first time.

Using a weapon to forge friendship with Lin Xiu, Du Chaoping and the other two believed it was well worth it.