Chapter 103: Water Monkey Beast

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Xu Xuehui finally plucked up the courage to swing the baseball bat, successfully killing an Arrow Serpent Beast.

After killing the Arrow Serpent Beast, she realized that this Level 3 Common monster wasn’t that strong, and she could handle it. Her confidence boosted, she immediately began to actively attack the incoming Arrow Serpent Beasts.

Dozens of Arrow Serpent Beasts charged in, but they were blocked at the corridor window by the five people. The corpses of the slain Arrow Serpent Beasts tumbled into the water outside the window, staining the water an increasingly deep red. This attracted more and more Arrow Serpent Beasts. The undercurrents in the water became noticeably stronger, and suddenly a green-furred monkey leaped out—a Water Monkey Beast, one level higher than the Arrow Serpent Beast, had appeared.

In this short time, Su Li had accumulated 26 Spiritual Sources. Seeing the Water Monkey Beast, he immediately retreated and said in a low voice, “Let’s go to the rooftop. We’ll lure them to the roof. We can’t let any more corpses fall into the water.”

According to the previous pattern, the more corpses that fell into the water, the more terrifying the monsters they might attract.

If they continued to fight the monsters here, even though they were safely inside the window and dealing with the monsters easily, the slain monster corpses would constantly fall into the water. If this continued, it would eventually lead to big trouble.

“Alright!” Ding Longyun was very obedient to Su Li and was the first to retreat toward the staircase at the end of the corridor.

Xu Xuehui followed, and Xu Haishui, holding his short spear, quickly followed suit.

Although Xu Haishui had seemed timid and weak, he was quite brave when killing the Arrow Serpent Beasts. He had killed four, his spear strikes being quick, accurate, and deadly—certainly no worse than Ding Longyun’s.

The group began to retreat through the corridor toward the staircase. Arrow Serpent Beasts finally rushed into the corridor, crawling quickly along the floor. The emerging Water Monkey Beast was much faster than the Arrow Serpent Beasts on land. It darted forward, agilely surpassing the snakes and charging up.

Gong Xiao deliberately lagged behind. She wanted to kill as many monsters as possible to gain Spiritual Sources and break through sooner.

The Water Monkey Beast’s attack was primitive, relying on simple biting. Its teeth were extremely sharp, and it was incredibly strong. Its speed on land was fast, and it closed the distance in the blink of an eye.

Gong Xiao’s phoenix-like eyes shone with calm. She held her military dagger in her right hand and coordinated with the “Entangling Vine” in her left. She used the “Entangling Vine” to block the opponent’s attack, then struck with her dagger, quickly dispatching the pouncing Water Monkey Beast and gaining a Spiritual Source.

“Don’t get bogged down in fighting! Go to the rooftop first!” Su Li stood at the staircase entrance and shouted to Gong Xiao.

Gong Xiao saw a steady stream of Water Monkey Beasts and Arrow Serpent Beasts pouring through the corridor window. The large number of corpses dropped earlier had clearly created a huge disturbance, attracting many Spiritual Source Beasts.

“I know,” Gong Xiao replied, turning and rushing up the stairs.

Water Monkey Beasts and Arrow Serpent Beasts streamed up the stairs. Outside the building wall, several Water Monkey Beasts were already climbing. They were skilled wall-climbers and ascended the exterior wall with almost the same speed as running on land. Some even reached the roof before the running Ding Longyun.

Ding Longyun had just rushed out onto the rooftop exit when he was attacked by a Water Monkey Beast.

The green-furred Water Monkey Beast swiped its claw, nearly catching him in the abdomen.

“Bastard!” Ding Longyun cursed, reacting quickly. He swung the steel rod in his hand.

Pah! The blow smashed the Water Monkey Beast’s head open.

Close behind him, Xu Xuehui and Xu Haishui also rushed out.

A Water Monkey Beast lunged at Xu Xuehui. She couldn’t match its speed and showed a nervous look.

She was only a Level 3 Spiritual Source Wielder and wasn’t skilled in combat. She was no match for a Level 4 Water Monkey Beast.

Xu Haishui, who was beside her, remained silent, suddenly thrusting the short spear in his hand. The spear pierced the Water Monkey Beast’s chest. He then followed up with a kick, sending the monster tumbling away.

“Thank you,” Xu Xuehui said, still startled. She glanced at Xu Haishui, her face filled with gratitude.

Xu Haishui looked slightly stunned, then offered a shy smile, seemingly embarrassed by Xu Xuehui’s thanks.

Su Li and Gong Xiao followed closely, reaching the rooftop. Behind them, several Water Monkey Beasts and a swarm of Arrow Serpent Beasts rushed up the stairs.

More Water Monkey Beasts were surging up the rooftop’s edge, ascending the outer wall.

The group was surrounded by Arrow Serpent Beasts and Water Monkey Beasts.

“Form a circle! Xuehui, come stand next to me,” Su Li instructed calmly. He immediately put his back to Ding Longyun. Xu Xuehui obediently moved to his side.

Among the group, Xu Xuehui was the weakest. By keeping her next to Su Li, he could rescue her instantly if danger arose.

Su Li, who possessed “Spider Walk,” did not fear the monsters before him. In his eyes, they were just Spiritual Sources waiting to be harvested.

Gong Xiao, Ding Longyun, and Xu Haishui immediately closed ranks with Su Li and Xu Xuehui, forming a circle. They faced outward to battle the charging Water Monkey Beasts and Arrow Serpent Beasts. With no need to worry about their backs, they only had to focus on the monsters pouncing in front of them.

Gong Xiao let out a battle cry, constantly deploying the “Entangling Vine” with her left hand while stabbing repeatedly with the military dagger in her right. She was able to handle both the Arrow Serpent Beasts and the Water Monkey Beasts.

Ding Longyun and Xu Haishui were similar, barely managing the fight. Only Xu Xuehui struggled slightly. Seeing the swarm of monsters, she inevitably panicked, and she couldn’t keep up with the Water Monkey Beast’s speed. Fortunately, Su Li was right next to her and intervened immediately whenever she was in danger.

In a short amount of time, Su Li had slain five Water Monkey Beasts and four Arrow Serpent Beasts. He was the fastest hunter in the group. His Spiritual Source count had now reached 35, leaving him only 15 Spiritual Sources short of a breakthrough.

Gong Xiao was the second most prolific killer, having gained six Spiritual Sources. She now had 14 Spiritual Sources in total.

Ding Longyun and Xu Haishui had each gained five Spiritual Sources, with Ding Longyun’s total reaching 24.

“Grrr—”

Suddenly, a low roar came from ahead. A massive monster suddenly climbed onto the rooftop’s edge. It swiped a giant paw, sending a nearby Water Monkey Beast flying horizontally through the air before it plunged into the water below.

It was a large creature that seemed to be a hybrid of a crocodile, a lizard, and a human. It had a crocodile’s body and a lizard’s head but could walk upright like a human, reaching an astonishing height of three meters.

Its skin was semi-transparent. One could clearly see the blood vessels, heart, and even bones through the skin and muscle tissue.

A long, slender tail grew from its back, and its tailbone was visible through the semi-transparent flesh.

(End of Chapter)