185: Chapter 185 The Fifth Life, The Blazing Sun Illuminates the Martial Path (133)

Chu Shi looked in the direction he pointed and saw that the mountain wall was as steep as if it had been cut, with blue-black rock reflecting a cold, hard metallic luster; it was indeed the terrain of a cold iron vein.

Beneath the mountain wall, several clusters of deep green vines hung down, and a pitch-black gap could be vaguely seen. A low beast roar drifted over with the wind, carrying a touch of lazy deterrence.

The three of them lightened their steps, using the cover of rocks and bushes to approach the crevice bit by bit.

Walking to a spot more than ten feet away from the cave entrance, they finally saw the situation inside.

A giant beast about a zhang tall was lying at the cave entrance, its entire body covered in dark black armor plates, each piece like polished black iron, shining with a cold light under the daylight.

It had a huge head, its eyes half-closed as it lazily basked in the sun, and its nostrils puffed out two streams of white Qi, shaking the ground slightly.

Deep in the crevice behind it, several Spiritual Plants that were entirely translucent white and shaped like lingzhi were rooted in the rock crevices, surrounded by a faint cold mist; these were the Cold Marrow Jade Ganoderma.

However, there were only four.

Looking at the fresh traces nearby, it was obvious that it had eaten one during this period.

Chu Shi narrowed his eyes, observing the width of the cave entrance and the size of the Yao Beast, quickly calculating tactics in his mind.

Qiu Yang leaned into his ear, his voice pressed so low it was almost inaudible:

"This is it. This beast is highly alert and wakes up as soon as one gets close. The cave entrance is too narrow, the three of us cannot attack together; we must find a way to lure it out a little, or..."

Before he finished speaking, Chu Shi had already slowly stood up, golden light flashed slightly on his fingertips, and the Great Sun Vajra Body was quietly activated.

"No need for so much trouble."

His tone was calm, but there was Battle Intent in his eyes.

"You two guard the sides. When I attract its attention, you use the combined sword attack to strike its eyes. I will break its armor from the front."

As soon as he finished speaking, he kicked the ground hard, and his entire body shot forward like a golden arrow, rushing straight toward the cave entrance!

The Black Iron Back-Armored Beast was dozing with its eyes half-closed, but the moment the strong wind struck, it suddenly opened its copper-bell-sized beast pupils, and a dull roar erupted from its throat.

Seeing a golden figure rushing over, it did not dodge; instead, it lowered its head and slammed into Chu Shi's fist.

"Dong!"

A muffled sound, like a great bell hitting the mountain wall, caused the surrounding rubble to fall.

Chu Shi felt as if his fist had struck ten thousand catties of black iron, and the violent counter-shock force rushed straight into his internal organs along his arm.

His figure stalled, and he couldn't help but take three steps back, each step leaving shallow footprints on the hard rock ground; his chest felt congested with surging Qi and blood, and his throat tasted slightly sweet.

This beast's strength was even more terrifying than expected.

"Senior Brother Chu!"

Qiu Yang and Qiu Feng's expressions changed suddenly, and they subconsciously wanted to rush up to help.

"Don't come over!"

Chu Shi raised his hand to stop them, took a deep breath to suppress the surging Qi and blood, his voice still steady.

"I'm fine. I just underestimated its brute force."

He shook his numb right arm, his gaze falling on the armor plate on the beast's forehead.

After a full-force punch just now, it had only left a shallow scorched mark on it, not even breaking the armor.

As expected of the Black Iron Back-Armored Beast known for its defense, this hard shell alone was enough to make Martial Artists of the same realm flinch.

The Black Iron Back-Armored Beast succeeded in one blow and became even more arrogant, kicking the ground with its four limbs to rush out of the cave.

But the cave entrance was narrow and its body was huge, so it got stuck just as it poked half its body out; it could only shake its head angrily, its two front claws scratching the rock crazily.

Amidst the flying gravel, the cave entrance was actually widened by it.

Chu Shi's eyes narrowed, and he stopped fighting head-on.

His footwork changed, his figure moved like a ghost to the side of the Black Iron Back-Armored Beast, avoiding its frontal collision, and his fists, carrying the scorching power of the Blazing Sun, specifically targeted the gaps in the armor and the joints.

He fought with great method, not unleashing full power in every punch, but hitting and moving, using clever force to deflect the Black Iron Back-Armored Beast's counterattack, and then using the explosive power of his turns to let the Blazing Sun power seep into the armor gaps bit by bit.

In a few breaths, he had circled the Black Iron Back-Armored Beast three or four times, fists flying, golden sparks bursting on the black armor.

The Black Iron Back-Armored Beast was dizzy from being circled, roaring repeatedly, its claws and tail waving wildly, but it couldn't even touch the corner of Chu Shi's clothes.

Its brute force had nowhere to be used, and because its movements were too large, the places on its body scorched by the Blazing Sun power felt stinging pain, making it even more manic.

"Now!"

Chu Shi suddenly gave a low drink, and his figure stopped abruptly.

His feet were planted, the golden light around his body surged, the Blazing Sun Body Casting Method in his body operated to the limit, and all his true essence gathered in his right fist.

A golden fist seal about an inch large condensed on his fist, the temperature so high that the surrounding air distorted; this was the Blazing Sun Fist Seal Divine Ability.

This punch, he did not hold back.

"Boom!"

The golden fist seal accurately hit the beast's cheek.

That was the only weak point in the armor he had found after testing it several times.

A harsh cracking sound rang out. The Black Iron Back-Armored Beast's hard head armor was actually smashed with spiderweb-like cracks by this punch.

The scorching Blazing Sun power crazily drilled into the cracks, burning the flesh and bones.

"Awoo!"

The Black Iron Back-Armored Beast let out a shrill scream, the severe pain completely stimulating its ferocity.

It rushed forward suddenly, actually smashing another piece of the cave entrance, its huge body completely drilling out of the crevice, rushing toward Chu Shi with monstrous anger, completely ignoring its injuries.

"Now! Do it!" Chu Shi withdrew rapidly, shouting at the same time.

The Qiu brothers, who had been ready on both sides, moved instantly.

The two of them, one on the left and one on the right, shot out like two bolts of lightning.

Taking advantage of the gap when the Black Iron Back-Armored Beast lunged at Chu Shi and its head stretched forward, they both thrust their swords, the cold light on the sword tips flashing, accurately stabbing into its copper-bell-sized beast pupils.

"Pu, chi," two soft sounds.

The sword tips plunged into the Black Iron Back-Armored Beast's eye sockets without any obstruction, and warm blood sprayed out instantly.

"Awoo roar~!"

The Black Iron Back-Armored Beast let out a deafening wail, shaking its head crazily, wanting to shake the swords out of its eyes.

Qiu Yang and Qiu Feng were prepared, and as soon as they succeeded, they withdrew their swords and retreated, nimbly avoiding the giant tail swept by the Yao Beast.

Losing its eyes, the Black Iron Back-Armored Beast fell into complete madness.

It rampaged aimlessly, its huge body hitting the mountain wall, gravel flying, and the ground trembling slightly.

Its sense of smell and hearing were still keen, and it rushed to kill following the scent of the three of them. Although it lost its accuracy, that reckless ferocity still made one's scalp tingle.

"This beast is crazy! Watch out for its claws!"