Chapter 190: Higher Intelligence Race

The charging giant turtle abruptly sensed danger. It felt the terror of the “Dragon Rhino Slash” and frantically tried to halt its charge, tucking its head into its shell.

Unfortunately, it all happened in an instant. By the time the giant turtle sensed the danger, it was too late. Su Li’s full-power “Dragon Rhino Slash” struck the giant turtle head-on.

A horrific sound erupted. The hard outer shell of the giant turtle instantly shattered, and massive pieces of shell, mixed with blood and flesh, sprayed outward, continuing the path of the slash.

The group of humanoid monsters on the turtle’s back scattered to both sides. Clearly, the power of the “Dragon Rhino Slash” had shocked them as well.

The “Dragon Rhino Slash” had sliced through nearly half of the turtle’s body, including its hard outer shell. Blood surged like a fountain from the colossal gash.

The raft beneath Su Li’s feet couldn’t withstand the immense force. It splintered with a sharp crack.

A Spiritual Source emerged from the turtle’s rent body and vanished into Su Li’s forehead.

“Level 8 Spiritual Source Wielder: Spiritual Source 4/130”

The gain of four Spiritual Sources immediately told Su Li that the giant turtle was either a Level 8 Leader Beast or a Level 9 Elite Beast, one level higher than himself.

The “Peering Rune” activated. The giant turtle’s data immediately appeared in his mind.

“Name: Croc-Tooth Giant Turtle (E Chi Ju Gui). Level: 9 Elite Beast. Possesses a hard outer shell. Swims quickly in water, moves slowly on land. Frequently relies on its hard shell to ram enemies in the water. Has sharp teeth and an astonishing bite force. Possesses high intelligence and amazing endurance. Highly submissive, easy to tame, and suitable for use as a water transportation vehicle. Once it recognizes a master, it remains loyal for life. If slain, there is a certain probability of acquiring the special ability ‘Turtle Shell Technique.'”

Su Li processed the data. This Croc-Tooth Giant Turtle could be tamed and used as a water vehicle?

He had initially felt regret at having to kill it, but he quickly realized the data indicated the Croc-Tooth Giant Turtle was loyal for life once it recognized a master. Even if he hadn’t killed it, this giant turtle would have been useless to him.

The Croc-Tooth Giant Turtle was slain by Su Li’s single strike. The group of humanoid monsters on its back had mostly jumped into the water, letting out terrifying, angry roars.

The skeletal man, the ‘Spewer,’ again planted his hands on the ground. He took a massive breath, his body swelling like a ball. He then opened his mouth, and a torrent of wind blades erupted.

Su Li had just slain the giant turtle and was about to move when a figure flashed past him. Gong Xiao appeared. She raised her left hand, and three shields formed from compressed air appeared, protecting both herself and Su Li.

The wind blades concentrated on Su Li’s position, striking the three wind shields with a terrifying sound.

Gong Xiao maintained the three wind shields. At the same time, a fire-red energy shot from her chest. Her right hand gripped the energy, which solidified into a dark-red spear—the Unquenchable Spear.

Su Li’s brow showed the vertical eye-like fine lines. The “Peering Rune” activated again, observing the skeletal man’s data.

“Name: Spewer (Pen Tu Zhe). Level: 8. Species: Undead Race. A specialized Undead evolved from a Common Undead, possessing high intelligence. It has a specialized, dark-green organ near its sternum that absorbs ambient air, building up sufficient pressure to expel the air through its mouth as destructive wind blades for long-range attacks. Its close combat ability is weak due to the time required to prepare the wind blades. However, it possesses another terrifying ability: it can spray a dark-green liquid from its special organ onto its kind. Any Undead stained by this liquid will have their eyes turn red, and their combat effectiveness will continuously increase. Therefore, the Spewer’s true terror lies not in its combat ability but in its ability to continuously augment the fighting strength of its surrounding allies.”

Su Li processed the information. He confirmed his earlier guess: these grotesque humans were indeed the Undead.

However, they were high-level Undead, having evolved their own unique titles and possessing considerable intelligence. The skeletal Spewer’s close combat ability was weak, but its true terror was its ability to constantly boost the combat power of its allies.

Its spewed wind blades were blocked by Gong Xiao’s shields. The monster immediately retreated.

The obese giant, the ‘Corroder,’ charged forward.

His movement was slow. With every step, the fat on his body jiggled like a waterbed. He seemed to have water inside him instead of muscle.

More accurately, it was fat, liquefied. He let out a strange cry and charged, his enormous mass swaying as he approached Su Li.

Gong Xiao’s Unquenchable Spear met the attack.

The obese giant allowed the Unquenchable Spear to strike his massive chest. The spear easily plunged deep into the layer of fat.

Gong Xiao was shocked. The Unquenchable Spear, which could pierce rock, could not penetrate the giant’s body. Instead, it was lodged in the thick layer of fat, as if caught by an invisible force.

Gong Xiao’s face changed drastically. She raised her left hand, and three shields appeared to block the attack.

The ejected black liquid struck the shields, emitting a “sizzle” sound and thick smoke. The three shields were rapidly corroded.

Su Li’s “Peering Rune” captured the obese giant’s data.

“Name: Corroder (Fu Shi Zhe). Level: 8. Species: Undead Race. A specialized Undead evolved from a Common Undead. Due to its morbid obesity, the Corroder is the slowest of all High-Level Undead. The fat in its body has undergone a terrifying mutation, becoming a thick, petroleum-like black liquid. This is an inert, difficult-to-burn liquid that possesses extremely powerful corrosive properties. It can be spewed from a special organ that mutated in its chest. This liquefied fat not only corrodes enemies but also grants the Corroder immense defensive power. Ordinary attacks cannot penetrate its fat layers. Its only weakness is the areas not protected by fat.”

Su Li sensed the data and immediately understood the Corroder’s weakness. While it was spraying its corrosive liquid at Gong Xiao, Su Li activated “Spider Walk.” His figure shot out like lightning, instantly leaping onto the turtle’s back, but his target was not the slow-moving Corroder. Instead, he charged toward the skeletal Spewer behind him.

The Spewer’s close combat ability was weak, but its true terror was its ability to enhance its allies’ combat effectiveness. It had to be eliminated first.

Su Li’s speed was lightning-fast. The Spewer sensed the danger and retreated. It was too late. Su Li’s Dragon Rhino Sword swept across its neck.

The Spewer’s body instantly split open.

No blood flowed from the wound, as its body no longer possessed blood due to its unique mutation.

A Spiritual Source appeared and merged into Su Li’s forehead.

“Level 8 Spiritual Source Wielder: Spiritual Source 7/130”

The Spewer provided him with three Spiritual Sources.

The High-Level Undead who had jumped into the water were now emerging and frantically charging the rafts. A fierce battle erupted.

Su Li slew the Spewer. He immediately spun around and lunged at the slow-moving Corroder on the turtle’s back. The Dragon Rhino Sword aimed for its head.

The Corroder’s entire body was protected by thick liquefied fat. Even Gong Xiao’s Unquenchable Spear couldn’t penetrate it. Its only weakness was the areas without fat protection: its head.

The Corroder’s reaction was slow. It couldn’t protect its head in time. Just as the Dragon Rhino Sword was about to strike its head, a dark shadow shot forward, instantly ramming Su Li.

The attack was too sudden. Su Li, who was concentrating on his attack, couldn’t react. He only had time to instantly activate his muscle defense state, combined with “Silver Armor Coating.”

He felt sharp claws rake across his “Silver Armor Coating.” A colossal force sent him flying backward.

With a “thud,” Su Li crashed onto a large raft seven or eight meters away.

He landed on the raft, immediately rolled over, and the dark shadow appeared again, striking the shattered raft where he had just been.

It was a near miss. Su Li instantly rolled to his feet. The “Peering Rune” locked onto the suddenly appearing black figure.

“Name: Assassin (An Sha Zhe). Level: 9. Species: Undead Race. A specialized Undead evolved from a Common Undead. The Assassin is exceptionally agile both in water and on land. It excels at stealth and ambush. It is the assassin of the Undead. Its skin is covered in thin scales, allowing it to change color like a chameleon, blending into its surroundings. It possesses a pair of long, black claws, whose sharpness is astonishing. Its ribs have mutated, allowing them to naturally open and close. Once its prey is caught by its mutated ribs, the combined effect of its muscle tissue and ribs can easily crush the prey into a bloody paste.”

(End of Chapter)

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