nownovels Chapter 16 Green-Striped Giant Python
Chapter 16 Green-Striped Giant Python
"Another one! Combining magic and battle aura really works!" Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief after successfully slaying a level six fire tiger, his face beaming with excitement and satisfaction. He skillfully extracted the fire tiger's magic core, stored it in his storage ring, and then cleanly severed its limbs in one swift motion.
Since that perilous attack by the shadowy figure, Lin Tian had been wandering through the Monster Mountain Range for over ten days. Recalling the thrilling duel with the shadowy figure, especially the final moment when his spear thrust forward and a fireball spell, like a sudden burst of intense light, became the key to victory, ultimately killing the raider, a bold idea sprouted in Lin Tian's mind: Could he integrate instant-cast magic into his battle aura, allowing the two to complement each other and become a powerful asset in his combat?
From then on, Lin Tian embarked on a challenging yet rewarding journey of testing his skills. In each encounter with magical beasts, he proactively abandoned the reliance on magic or battle aura alone, instead attempting to skillfully combine the two. Success and failure intertwined in this process. Initially, against lower-level magical beasts, Lin Tian's coordinated attacks were not smooth; the combination of magic and battle aura was difficult. Sometimes his magic was cast too late, the spear arriving before the magic was unleashed; other times, the magic was cast too early, failing to coordinate well with the spear. But Lin Tian did not lose heart. He constantly adjusted his rhythm, exploring the optimal moment for the fusion of the two. Fortunately, he acted cautiously, choosing opponents mostly of level five or below, ensuring that even in defeat, he wouldn't find himself in dire straits.
As time went by and he accumulated experience, Lin Tian gradually found the knack for combining magic and battle aura. Just like in his recent battle against the level six Flame Tiger, before even launching the challenge, he had already successfully created several exquisite moves that combined magic and battle aura.
This exhilarating battle not only allowed Lin Tian to further verify the feasibility of combining magic and battle aura, but also greatly enhanced his close combat abilities. Moreover, due to his recent focus on using battle aura in combat, Lin Tian's warrior strength also reached the peak of level five.
Not content with his increased strength, Lin Tian knew that only continuous progress would ensure his survival in the perilous Monster Mountain Range. Therefore, he began searching for a quiet place to prepare for his attempt to reach the sixth-level warrior realm. After some searching, he found a secluded cave. A faint, fishy smell permeated the cave; its previous inhabitant was a third-level cunning fox. This fox was agile and had sleek fur. Sensing Lin Tian's intrusion, a flicker of wariness flashed in its eyes, and it let out a low growl, attempting to scare away the uninvited guest.
Lin Tian smiled slightly, not taking the level-three fox seriously. Holding his spear, he charged at the fox like a ghost. The fox nimbly dodged Lin Tian's attacks, weaving back and forth through the cave. Lin Tian remained calm, observing the fox's movements. When the fox pounced again, Lin Tian seized the opportunity, thrusting his spear forward and accurately striking the fox. The fox let out a miserable cry, struggled a few times, and then died.
After defeating the cunning fox, Lin Tian sat cross-legged in the cave, focusing entirely on his cultivation to break through to the sixth level of warrior. He circulated his battle qi, guiding it to flow rapidly through his meridians. As the battle qi continuously condensed and compressed, Lin Tian felt as if his body was filled with a powerful force. Sweat soaked his clothes, but he persevered through the pain. Finally, amidst a powerful surge of energy, Lin Tian successfully broke through to the sixth level of warrior.
The breakthrough not only enhanced the warrior's strength, but the intense battles and training of the past few days also caused Lin Tian's spiritual power to break through to the mid-stage of level six. Overjoyed, Lin Tian seized the opportunity and began refining the elements of heaven and earth to further enhance his magical power.
To test his strength after his breakthrough, Lin Tian decided to seek out a more powerful opponent. He set his sights on a level six peak-level boar. This boar was enormous, like a small hill, covered in rough and hard black fur, with two long tusks protruding from its mouth, gleaming with a cold light. Sensing Lin Tian's approach, the boar let out a deep roar that echoed through the forest.
The battle erupted instantly. Lin Tian, wielding his spear, unleashed various self-created techniques. However, Lin Tian's attacks had little effect on the boar. Most of his attacks were blocked by the boar's magical armor, which possessed a texture comparable to that of a level seven magical beast and had the quality of black iron. Some attacks that broke through the magical defenses and pierced its thick flesh only left small dents, having little effect.
When the boar launched its counterattack, it was like a runaway chariot charging towards Lin Tian. Lin Tian nimbly dodged the boar's attacks, secretly pondering a countermeasure.
After a fierce exchange, Lin Tian spotted an opening and unleashed his 'Spearblade'. The rocket projectile at the tip of the spear, carrying powerful impact and possessing high sharpness, successfully struck the boar. The boar let out a painful howl, inflicting immense suffering. Lin Tian continued to attack with the 'Spearblade,' finally dodging the enraged boar's charge and delivering a powerful thrust combined with the sharpness of the rocket projectile, piercing the boar's body. He then unleashed a fireball projectile that exploded within the boar's body. The boar's massive body swayed a few times before collapsing to the ground with a thud. This successful kill greatly boosted Lin Tian's confidence; he was certain he now possessed the ability to break through the defenses of a level seven magical beast.
Therefore, Lin Tian decided to challenge a level seven magical beast to test whether his dual level six strength could defeat a more powerful being. After some selection, Lin Tian set his sights on the level seven green-striped giant python. Although this green-striped giant python was a water-type magical beast, its defense was relatively weak and its movements were slow. Even if he was defeated, Lin Tian was confident that he could escape unscathed.
Afterwards, Lin Tian searched extensively in the areas where level five and six magical beasts roamed. He traversed dense jungles and climbed steep peaks, leaving no place unchecked where the green-striped giant python might appear. After several days of arduous searching, he finally found his target by a secluded pool of water.
The enormous green-striped python was enormous, as thick as a water bucket and several meters long. Its body was covered in alternating green and white stripes, like mysterious patterns meticulously drawn by nature, shimmering with an eerie and captivating luster under the sunlight. Its triangular head was held high, and its two eerie green vertical pupils, like two cold will-o'-the-wisps, exuded a chilling aura. It slowly flicked its long tongue, hissing as if declaring its territorial claim to everything around it. Its robust body moved slowly along the edge of the pool, each movement creating slight ripples that broke the pool's tranquility.
Lin Tian hid behind a bush not far away, his heart pounding uncontrollably. A mix of tension and excitement coursed through him as he stared intently at the giant green python; a fierce battle seemed imminent, ready to erupt at any moment.