CHAPTER 92: CHAPTER 92: FATAL ONE SLASH!_1

The moment this black horn appeared, the ground continued to shake.

The land began to loosen, at first with just small cracks, but the cracks quickly expanded at a visible rate, eventually spreading out over an area of nearly fifty to sixty meters.

In the next moment, a giant, pitch-black soldier-level beast appeared before Wang Zhan and the others.

"Th-this is a Single-horn Fairy?" Sun Kelan’s voice trembled with uncertainty.

This gigantic creature clearly had the appearance of a Single-horn Fairy, except its size was outrageously large compared to a regular one.

"The Single-horn King Fairy, a lower Soldier-level beast, unique to Oceania. It has no Talent," Song Dongming’s voice rang out.

After learning the competition would be held in Oceania, Song Dongming had already begun researching the continent’s beasts.

"Having no Talent isn’t necessarily a good thing," Wang Zhan stated, his face grim. "If it had a Talent, we could find a counter-measure. But since it doesn’t excel in anything... its soldier-level rank is clearly due to its thick hide and resilience. This is going to be a problem."

"What should we do? Should we attack?" The brothers, Zhou Weiqing and Zhou Weiya, were eager to fight.

Nearby, Chen Mengshu had also gripped her Broad Sword with both hands.

Her figure, which clearly looked quite petite, contrasted with the Broad Sword that was two sizes larger than her entire person, not to mention its weight.

But the sword seemed to be in perfect harmony with Chen Mengshu.

In just a few moments, everyone was ready for battle, despite facing a soldier-level beast.

"Even if we don’t want to fight, this Single-horn King Fairy probably isn’t planning on letting us go," Wang Zhan muttered helplessly. Then, he suddenly raised his voice, "I’ll lead the attack! Mengshu, be ready to support me! The rest of you, engage as the situation dictates! Remember, don’t confront it directly; you can’t withstand its attacks!"

Although these words seemed harsh, they were spot on.

Except for Wang Zhan, no one else in the team likely possessed a physical body strong enough to contend with a soldier-level beast.

Even Wang Zhan held no real physical advantage, but at least he wouldn’t be instantly defeated.

As his voice fell, Wang Zhan drew the Liyun Blade with his right hand. He gripped the one-and-a-half-meter-long big saber, letting its tip drag on the ground.

"Charge!"

Wang Zhan was the first to charge the Single-horn King Fairy, his Liyun Blade dragging behind him and carving a long scar into the ground. An aura far surpassing the Martial Artist Stage erupted from his body without reservation. Simultaneously, he pushed his mental energy to its peak, drawing upon all the ambient Spiritual Energy he could influence.

Within just a few seconds, Wang Zhan had already reached the side of the Single-horn King Fairy.

"Die!"

The Liyun Blade howled as it descended. It was an ancient blade surpassing General-level; even if this Single-horn Fairy was entirely covered in armor, it absolutely could not withstand this blow unscathed.

However, just as Wang Zhan’s Liyun Blade was about to strike, the creature’s reaction exceeded his imagination.

He was clearly at the Single-horn King Fairy’s side, but the behemoth displayed agility unbefitting its size. Its eight leg-like appendages moved in unison, and in an instant, it had turned to face Wang Zhan directly.

The sharp horn, gleaming with a jet-black luster, met Wang Zhan’s Liyun Blade.

CLANG!

A crisp sound echoed, and sparks flew.

The moment his Liyun Blade clashed with the horn, Wang Zhan felt an irresistible force. The recoil was so strong it nearly knocked the big saber from his grasp.

Daring not to be careless, Wang Zhan gripped the saber hilt with all his might using both hands. Nevertheless, he was sent flying, landing heavily twenty to thirty meters away.

Such immense strength! Wang Zhan was shocked to his core. This Single-horn King Fairy appeared clumsy and slow, but the difficulty of dealing with it was likely a level higher than the Cang Lei Ying he had previously slain.

Although both were lower Soldier-level beasts, this category encompassed six ranks, from a level one Warrior to a level six Warrior, and the difference in strength within these ranks was substantial.

If the previous Cang Lei Ying was at most at the level of a level one or two Warrior, then this Single-horn King Fairy was almost certainly equivalent to at least a human level three Warrior or higher.

It’s tenacious and difficult to defeat head-on. After that single direct collision, Wang Zhan swiftly made this assessment of the big guy before him.

We can’t fight it head-on; we need to find a way to maneuver around it... Wang Zhan’s thoughts were cut short as his eyes widened suddenly, almost refusing to believe what he was seeing!

At this moment, Chen Mengshu, unbeknownst to him, had already dashed toward the Single-horn King Fairy. Swinging her Broad Sword with both hands, she leaped high and brought it slashing down.

"Are you crazy? You’re only a level eight Martial Artist!" Wang Zhan couldn’t help but shout.

But then, his voice died in his throat.

He watched as Chen Mengshu’s Broad Sword effortlessly pierced the hard armor on the Single-horn King Fairy’s back, the entire blade sinking into its body.

"You’re not the only one with an ancient blade," Sun Kelan said, joining Wang Zhan.

While Wang Zhan was momentarily stunned, she continued, "Snap out of it! Around here, only you are qualified to attract the Single-horn King Fairy’s attention. Don’t let Mengshu get into a dangerous situation."

Hearing this, Wang Zhan quickly came to his senses.

The scene just now had been too shocking, making him forget they were still in the middle of a battle.

After Sun Kelan’s reminder, Wang Zhan quickly hefted the Liyun Blade and charged once again.

Meanwhile, due to the injury on its back, the Single-horn King Fairy was clearly enraged. Its wings began to tremble uncontrollably. Although it couldn’t fly, they produced an extremely piercing noise.

Its massive body began to twist and turn frantically in place, trying to throw off the small figure on its back.

Chen Mengshu was clearly in a difficult situation. That last sword strike had pushed her to her Limit. Now, she was desperately clinging to the Broad Sword, effectively stuck to the Single-horn King Fairy’s back.

Due to the Single-horn King Fairy’s violent thrashing, she had no way to disengage and could only grit her teeth and hang on.

And just then, Wang Zhan finally reached it again.

He leaped high, Liyun Blade raised, and once again slashed down viciously at the Single-horn King Fairy’s head.

The Single-horn King Fairy also noticed Wang Zhan immediately.

Having clashed with Wang Zhan once, it knew this human was not simple.

Therefore, it temporarily ignored the wound on its back and once again turned its head, meeting Wang Zhan’s big saber with its horn.

Another collision, and Wang Zhan once again felt that unstoppable, massive force and was sent flying once more.

However, this time, Wang Zhan had anticipated this outcome and deliberately adjusted his trajectory! While being sent flying, he twisted his body in mid-air and landed steadily on the Single-horn King Fairy’s back, beside Chen Mengshu.

"Come with me!" After helping Chen Mengshu pull out the Broad Sword, Wang Zhan wrapped an arm around her waist, leaped up, and landed a good thirty to forty meters away from the Single-horn King Fairy.

After landing, Wang Zhan let out a long sigh of relief.

"Th-thank you," Chen Mengshu’s face was flushed red; whether from the recent escape from danger or something else, it was hard to say.

But Wang Zhan had no time for such things. "I’ll keep it entangled. Mengshu, you look for an opportunity to strike. There’s no need to put yourself at risk like you just did. We’re no match for it head-on, but we have numbers on our side. We can wear it down!"

Hearing this, several team members looked surprised.

"Brother, this is a soldier-level beast. We’re entirely reliant on you to draw its attention. Are you sure you can outlast it?" Zhou Weiya couldn’t help but ask.

Wang Zhan’s expression turned grim. "I’m sure!"

As his voice fell, Wang Zhan ignored Zhou Weiya. After giving a slight nod to the others, he charged ahead once more.

With the experience of the previous two encounters, Wang Zhan was now well-practiced.

This Single-horn King Fairy, indeed, had no Talent, just as Song Dongming had said. It relied entirely on its powerful physique for support.

Its methods of attack were also extremely simple: besides the long black horn on its head, it could only vibrate its largely degenerated wings to create a loud noise, or use its size to ram opponents.

Having grasped the enemy’s tactics, this seemingly invincible Single-horn King Fairy wasn’t as dangerous as Wang Zhan had initially imagined.

The battle quickly resumed. Wang Zhan tenaciously engaged the Single-horn King Fairy. Although he was sent flying time and again, thanks to his agility and tough hide, he sustained no injuries.

Meanwhile, the other team members, except for Sun Kelan, all displayed their various techniques, launching attacks at the Single-horn King Fairy.

Unlike Wang Zhan, the others retreated immediately after striking, prioritizing their own safety regardless of whether their attack inflicted damage.

Under these tense but not life-threatening conditions, more than half an hour passed. The Single-horn King Fairy was now covered in wounds, its aura far weaker than when it first appeared.

Wang Zhan was also panting by now; the half-hour of high-intensity combat had consumed more than half his stamina and energy.

But to jointly take down a lower Soldier-level beast, any price was worth it.

After another collision, Wang Zhan clearly sensed that this big guy’s strength had diminished significantly.

This is the chance! Wang Zhan’s eyes flashed as he shouted, "Everyone, get back!"

Hearing Wang Zhan’s voice, the team members quickly retreated.

Wang Zhan, however, swung his Liyun Blade, leaped high into the air, and then descended at great speed.

The Liyun Blade in his hand suddenly emitted a faint glow—the effect of a Martial Artist’s Essence Energy pushed to its limit and imbued into their weapon.

"Fatal... One Slash!"

Fatal One Slash, the signature technique from his father, Wang Yidao, was unleashed by Wang Zhan for the first time.

As the saber descended, the blade’s light extended for tens of meters, directly piercing through the Single-horn King Fairy’s entire body!