Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 492: Half-human, half-beast monster

Chen Yu quickly stood in front of Chen Xiner, arms outstretched, like a solid fortress, protecting her tightly behind him. His eyes revealed a firmness and determination. He knew he shouldered the heavy responsibility of protecting Chen Xiner and could not afford to slack off even a little.

In the fierce clash with the monsters, Xu Tian seized a moment and leaped forward with the agility of a cheetah. He grabbed a spear from a monster and twisted it with all his might, catching the creature off guard. The spear instantly changed hands. Xu Tian gripped the spear, a flicker of determination in his eyes. He swung it, engaging the surrounding monsters in an even more intense fight. The spear in his hand was like a nimble dragon, each thrust accompanied by a whirring sound that deterred the monsters from approaching.

During the battle, Lin Feng gradually discovered that the strength of these monsters should not be underestimated. Each of them possessed the strength of a Grandmaster, with the strongest even possessing the combat power of a seventh-grade Grandmaster. While Lin Feng could manage to cope with them with his own formidable strength and superb martial arts, Xu Tian's situation was much more difficult.

The monsters coordinated perfectly, their spears raining down upon Xu Tian. Xu Tian dodged left and right, his clothes ripped several times. Suddenly, one of the monsters, seizing Xu Tian's vulnerable spot, thrust its spear forward. Xu Tian couldn't dodge, and the spear slashed his arm. Blood gushed out instantly, staining his sleeve red.

"Xu Tian!" Chen Xiner shouted in horror, her voice full of worry and anxiety.

It was then that Chen Yu and Chen Xin'er finally got a clear look at the monsters attacking them. These monsters varied in form, each possessing a terrifying appearance. Some had half-human, half-wolf heads, long, protruding mouths and noses, ears perched atop their heads, eyes like humans, and hands like humans, but feet that resembled enlarged wolf paws. Their bodies were covered in black and gray fur, appearing particularly ferocious in the dim light. There were also half-camel, half-human monsters, massive in size, with thick limbs and a high hump on their backs. There were also half-lizard, half-human monsters with rough, scaly skin and long tails trailing behind them, the tip of which gleamed coldly. There were also half-scorpion, half-human monsters with enormous pincers and a stinger raised high, as if ready to strike a fatal blow.

The moment these monsters saw Lin Feng and the others, they were like hungry beasts seeing their prey. Greed flashed in their eyes, and low roars came from their mouths. They attacked frantically round after round without any intention of stopping.

After resisting for a while, Xu Tian's wounds grew more and more, and his strength gradually weakened. He fought off several monsters around him and quickly retreated to Chen Yu and Chen Xiner. His face was pale, his breathing was rapid, and his clothes were tattered and covered in blood.

"Xu Tian, ​​are you okay?" Chen Xiner asked anxiously, tears flashing in her eyes. Looking at Xu Tian's body covered with scars, her heart was filled with worry.

Xu Tian gasped, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth with his hand, and said with difficulty: "This is not a solution. There are too many enemies. We have to think of a solution quickly." There was a hint of fatigue and helplessness in his voice. Under the continuous attack of these monsters, their situation became increasingly difficult.

While fighting the monster, Lin Feng was thinking about countermeasures.

Chen Xiner's brows furrowed tightly into a "川" shape, her eyes filled with worry. She fell into a brief silence. Then, she slowly turned, reached out, and gently touched the invisible barrier. Her voice was soft but firm: "There are dangers both inside and outside the city. Let's think about how to get inside." Her fingers gently slid across the barrier, trying to find a clue from this seemingly invisible obstacle. Her hair fluttered gently in the breeze, a few strands sticking to her sweaty cheeks.

Xu Tian scratched his head with a puzzled look on his face and asked, "Go in? How do I get in?" His eyes revealed confusion. Faced with this unknown dilemma, he really couldn't think of a way to enter the barrier. His cracked lips opened and closed slightly, and his voice was a little hoarse due to dehydration and tension.

Lin Feng watched the surrounding monsters warily as he overheard Chen Xin'er and the others' conversation. His eyes suddenly lit up, and he struck out with lightning speed. He grabbed the nearest monster, which struggled desperately, emitting a piercing cry. With a loud shout, Lin Feng used all his strength to fling the monster towards the barrier.

"Bang!" The monster slammed heavily into the barrier with a dull thud, then fell to the ground like a puddle of mud, sending up a cloud of dust. Its body twisted, clearly having taken a significant impact, as if it had actually struck an impenetrable wall. Its limbs twitched a few times before it stopped moving. Blood slowly oozed from beneath its body, spreading across the dry ground.

"External force won't work. Think of a way quickly." Chen Xin'er's voice was filled with anxiety. Her hand remained on the barrier, her eyes fixed on the seemingly empty space, her brain working rapidly, trying to find a way out. Her eyes flickered with anxiety and anticipation, hoping to find a way to enter the barrier at this critical moment.

Lin Feng clutched the Star Blade tightly in his hand. The blade still stained with the monster's blood, gleaming eerily in the dim light. He kept his distance from the monsters and said, "Looks like we'll just have to force our way through." His eyes revealed determination; in this desperate situation, he had decided to fight. His gaze was firm and sharp, as if it could penetrate the thick fog and find the dawn of victory.

After saying this, Lin Feng took a deep breath, circulated his inner Qi, and channeled all his strength into the Star Blade. His eyes became as sharp as an eagle's, fixed on the barrier. As he moved, the Qi within the Star Blade grew thicker and thicker, emitting a low humming sound, as if responding to its master's fighting spirit. His arm muscles tensed, veins bulging, each muscle imbued with immense power.

"Hah!" Lin Feng shouted, swinging his sword horizontally with all his might. A powerful blade energy, like a flash of lightning, spread outward. Wherever the blade energy passed, monsters that had no time to dodge were instantly split in two, blood splattering everywhere, and internal organs scattered to the ground. The monsters let out screams, and for a moment, the scene was in chaos. The bloody smell filled the air, making people sick.

Taking advantage of the monsters' confusion, Lin Feng quickly returned to Chen Xin'er's side. He raised the Star Blade high, his clothes rustling in the wind, his eyes filled with determination. "Watch me!" he shouted, pouring all his strength into the blade, slashing fiercely at the barrier.