Chapter 82 of 100
Chapter 82
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In the ruins ahead, pairs of crimson beast eyes emerged from the shadows, filled with madness and the desire to kill.
"1, 2, 3, 4... more than 50 black rhinos with triangular horns, what a bad omen!" Sun Yan muttered, immediately feeling the urge to retreat. These Level 2 anomalous beasts had extremely strong defenses, and if he were to be surrounded, it would be very dangerous.
Without hesitation, Sun Yan turned to leave, but he stopped with a bitter smile as he took a step. Around the ruins, more pairs of crimson eyes lit up, the stench of the beasts mingling together, and their low roars echoed continuously.
In a moment, Sun Yan found himself surrounded. By a rough estimate, there were over 200 black rhinos with triangular horns in all directions.
"Damn it, that Cheng Chen tricked me again. Who said there were no beast herds in the green alert zone?" Sun Yan gritted his teeth. Previously, Colonel Cheng Chen had clearly assured him that there were no beast herds in the green alert zone, but the over 200 black rhinos with triangular horns in front of him clearly formed a small herd.
"Great, I'm so unlucky," Sun Yan stood still, holding his breath and quietly thinking of a strategy. Facing so many Level 2 anomalous beasts alone, he definitely couldn't rely on brute force.
However, there might still be a chance. The ruins of this city provided many obstacles for cover.
"Guerrilla warfare!" A smile appeared on Sun Yan's lips. This was a trick he often played with his father when he was a child. Back then, they would use various methods to evade the pursuit of several beasts.
Sun Yan turned his gaze to the shadows on the right, where the number of black rhinos with triangular horns was the least. His eyes brightened, and he lifted his foot lightly. A whirlwind of energy rose around his body.
【Hurricane Step】!
In an instant, he pushed this movement technique to its limit, and Sun Yan shot forward like an arrow, rushing into the shadows.
Roar, roar, roar...
The black rhinos with triangular horns around him also started running. The massive rhinos, with their pillar-like legs, surged from all directions, charging at Sun Yan with great force.
As he moved quickly, Sun Yan remained calm. He protected his chest with both palms and charged toward the seven black rhinos with triangular horns coming from the shadows.
Bang, bang, bang...
Palm shadows filled the sky, and a series of dull sounds erupted in the air. The seven black rhinos with triangular horns let out a series of惨叫声，腾空而起，越过孙言头顶，向后弹飞而去。
又是一连串的闷响，紧接着是一群怪兽愤怒的咆哮，这七头黑犀牛与后方的同类撞在一起，整个地面都颤动起来。
【吞海掌】的妙用在于借力打力，越打越快，最适合群战。孙言刚才的一轮【吞海掌】，已经深得这门战技的精髓。
望着身后一群愤怒的怪兽，孙言大笑不已，竖起两根中指狠狠比划一下，拔腿就向外狂奔，专找那些障碍物多的地方钻。
顿时，这座城市的废墟中，一群黑犀牛汇聚而成的黑色洪流，滚滚地追赶在后。前方，一个弱小的黑影一边跑着，一边吹着口哨挑衅着，脏话连篇，还不带一句重复的。
偶尔有几头黑犀牛从旁窜出，皆被孙言运掌，一一拍飞到身后，形成了一场马拉松式的追逐战。
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深夜，城市的废墟之中。
断墙瓦砾之间，横七竖八躺着一具具黑犀牛的尸体，这些尸体上并没有多少伤痕，大多是脖颈处有一道拳痕，一击致命。
一处空地中，孙言面对6头黑犀牛，脸上却是毫无惧色，甚至有点小得意。
反观这些黑犀牛，一只只喘息如牛，鼻孔间一缕缕热气喷出，厚重如甲的皮革布满豆大的汗水，粗壮的四蹄微微颤抖着，似是力气耗尽，摇摇欲坠。
少年自言自语道：“与哥哥我赛跑，这可是我的长项。这些异兽还真是没脑子，都跑不动了，还要紧追不放。”
与这群黑犀牛纠缠了足足5个小时，这种异兽皮糙肉厚，体型巨大。奔跑本来就不是黑犀牛的长项，但在孙言不断的挑衅下，这群怪兽彻底被激怒了，一只只赤红着眼，紧追着少年不放。
孙言有【镇龙桩】的支持，耐力极是惊人，远非一般二级武者可比，就算是不眠不休跑上一天一夜，也丝毫没有问题。
经历5个小时的马拉松式追逐后，孙言每每瞅准那些力竭的黑犀牛，抽冷子给予致命一击，渐渐地，怪兽们数量越来越少。
到凌晨的现在，仅剩下眼前这6头黑犀牛，眼看着这些怪兽筋疲力尽，也没有太多的战斗力了。
瞧着这些怪兽，孙言脚步一动，欺身而上，连续击出12拳，轰在这些黑犀牛身上。
【虎煞绝命杀】发动，至刚的拳劲长驱直入，灌入这些怪兽体内，一阵绝望的哀嚎中，剩下的6头黑犀牛扑倒在地，整个废墟再次陷入一片死寂。
成功击杀最后的几头异兽，孙言坐倒在地，不断喘息着，四肢肌肉不受控制地抖动，近乎痉挛。
这是孙言首次如此激烈的战斗，耗时之长，也远远超出了他的想象，亦是他真正意义上的第一次实战。
即使有【镇龙桩】这门神奇战技不断补充元力，但是，元力的充盈并不能弥补身体的消耗。
现在战斗结束，孙言整个人便如掏空一般，脑海一片空白，阵阵的窒息感涌上心头。
从背包里掏出三瓶G级营养液，一股脑灌下去，这才稍稍恢复了点力气，孙言立刻运转内元，调息起来。
片刻后，孙言缓缓睁开双眼，脸色恢复了一丝神采，环视周围，望着5个小时的战绩，他长吁一口气。
“生死战斗的体验果然不同。白狱星的怪兽经常与星际佣兵发生冲突，骨子里凶残血腥，比之万道山的怪兽浓烈数倍。和白狱星一比，万道山那些怪兽只能算是豢养的宠物。”
“5个小时的全力奔跑，我的内元完全能跟上消耗。可是，身体却接近极限，这也是二级武者所能达到的极限了。”
通过这一场持久的追逐战，孙言明白了他的身体极限。虽然他现在的内元，已远非二级武者能够比拟，但是，身体的机能极限依旧还是二级武者的强度。
唯有突破到三级武境，身体的强度才能更上一层楼。三级武境，肉绽点元，汇成周天，这也是俗称的初级武者最后一层。
“争取尽快突破到三级武者的境界，那样，我的实力才能真正飞跃，掌握完美级的【虎煞绝命杀】。”
经过刚才那一番激战，孙言对于【虎煞绝命杀】又有了一番新的感悟，但是，以他现在二级武者的境界，虽能勉强使出完美级的【虎煞绝命杀】，但也难以发挥出最大的威力。
必须达到三级武境，身体与内元达到协调如一，才能发挥出这门四品战技完美级的威力。
调息完毕，孙言站起身来，准备收割这些黑犀牛的牛角。
猛然间，一股浓烈的危机感袭来，孙言的身体立时僵硬，他微微侧身，视线扫向右侧前方，目光突然一凝，全身肌肉本能地紧绷。
右侧前方，一栋半截高楼的废墟旁，一头怪兽缓缓转了出来。
那是一头黑色的巨型犀牛，但与普通的黑犀牛截然不同，它的体型足有6米高，身长十数米，鼻子上的犀角犹如一把黑色长刀，透着锋利的光泽。
寒刃黑犀牛！
孙言心中狂骂：“哥哥我真是撞彩了，碰到变异的黑犀牛。这种寒刃黑犀牛，单从力量上来说，比三级武者还要强大。”
寒刃黑犀牛是黑犀牛发生变异，从而产生的一种凶残异兽，它的皮革能够抵挡E级激光炮的轰击，鼻子上的刀形犀牛角锋利无比。据说，曾有过寒刃黑犀牛狂奔中，刺穿一艘D级战舰装甲的事例。
面对这种三级强度的变异怪兽，别说是二级武者，就算是四级武者也会感到棘手。
麻烦大了，速退。
孙言暗中萌生退意，但与此同时，寒刃黑犀牛也发现了他的存在。一双猩红的牛眼犹如两盏探照灯，直直地投射过来，发出一道轰然的吼叫。
愤怒的咆哮声，仿佛是因为孙言击杀了它的同类，而感到出离的愤怒。
寒刃黑犀牛立刻发动攻击，四条蹄子犹如磨盘，踏在地面上，地面随即剧烈震动起来，那速度之快，竟比二级武者的全力奔跑，还要快上几分。
见此情景，孙言急忙侧步规避，劲风擦身而过，风压拂面，脸颊上一阵火辣辣的疼痛。
轰隆隆……
身后的一栋废弃楼房立时崩溃，转眼间土崩瓦解，灰尘漫天，声势惊人。
咚！
孙言脚步一绕，【飓风步】启动，整个人划成一条黑线，眨眼间，便出现在寒刃黑犀牛身后。竖掌而立，元力光芒闪烁，一道道掌影乍现，连续24掌拍在这头怪兽后腿上。
一掌快似一掌，发出巨鼓擂动的咚咚声，但迅猛的掌力没有丝毫效果，寒刃黑犀牛甚至连身体都没有颤抖一下。
反而是孙言手掌发麻，这24掌便像是拍在合金上，坚硬无比，并有着极大的反震力。
“寒刃黑犀牛的皮革，不愧是C级防护服的最佳材料。”
视线陡然一黑，一只粗大如磨盘的蹄子近在眼前，寒刃黑犀牛竟是甩着后蹄，想要将孙言踢出去。
见状，孙言不由大骇，他没想到这头怪兽体型如此庞大，攻击竟也能如此灵活。
双足如弓，紧抓地面，孙言身体直直后仰，与地面呈30度角，紧跟着重心一转，他整个人瞬间旋转到怪兽一侧，连续三拳狠狠轰在它身上。
其攻击的落点，正是寒刃黑犀牛腿部关节的位置。
嘭！
一道身影倒飞而出，孙言整个人撞进一处废墟中，撞破了三面残墙，方才收住身形，翻身落地。
全身灰头土脸，双拳渗出一些鲜血，却是被自己的拳力反震所致。
孙言心中骇然：“该死，这头寒刃黑犀牛的皮未免太厚了。我全力发动【虎煞绝命杀】，竟还被反震受伤。”
实力相差悬殊，孙言浑身不由感到一丝寒意，正在此时，突然一种奇怪的感觉传来，脑海中，莫名地跳出一副画面。
那是在38号演武场中，曾遇到的四种异象之一。
天地为金，一片肃杀。
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In the ruins ahead, pairs of crimson beast eyes emerged from the shadows, filled with madness and the desire to kill.
"1, 2, 3, 4... more than 50 black rhinos with triangular horns, what a bad omen!" Sun Yan muttered, immediately feeling the urge to retreat. These Level 2 anomalous beasts had extremely strong defenses, and if he were to be surrounded, it would be very dangerous.
Without hesitation, Sun Yan turned to leave, but he stopped with a bitter smile as he took a step. Around the ruins, more pairs of crimson eyes lit up, the stench of the beasts mingling together, and their low roars echoed continuously.
In a moment, Sun Yan found himself surrounded. By a rough estimate, there were over 200 black rhinos with triangular horns in all directions.
"Damn it, that Cheng Chen tricked me again. Who said there were no beast herds in the green alert zone?" Sun Yan gritted his teeth. Previously, Colonel Cheng Chen had clearly assured him that there were no beast herds in the green alert zone, but the over 200 black rhinos with triangular horns in front of him clearly formed a small herd.
"Great, I'm so unlucky," Sun Yan stood still, holding his breath and quietly thinking of a strategy. Facing so many Level 2 anomalous beasts alone, he definitely couldn't rely on brute force.
However, there might still be a chance. The ruins of this city provided many obstacles for cover.
"Guerrilla warfare!" A smile appeared on Sun Yan's lips. This was a trick he often played with his father when he was a child. Back then, they would use various methods to evade the pursuit of several beasts.
Sun Yan turned his gaze to the shadows on the right, where the number of black rhinos with triangular horns was the least. His eyes brightened, and he lifted his foot lightly. A whirlwind of energy rose around his body.
【Hurricane Step】!
In an instant, he pushed this movement technique to its limit, and Sun Yan shot forward like an arrow, rushing into the shadows.
Roar, roar, roar...
The black rhinos with triangular horns around him also started running. The massive rhinos, with their pillar-like legs, surged from all directions, charging at Sun Yan with great force.
As he moved quickly, Sun Yan remained calm. He protected his chest with both palms and charged toward the seven black rhinos with triangular horns coming from the shadows.
Bang, bang, bang...
Palm shadows filled the sky, and a series of dull sounds erupted in the air. The seven black rhinos with triangular horns let out a series of cries, leaped into the air, and flew backward over Sun Yan's head.
Another series of dull sounds followed, accompanied by a group of beasts' angry roars. The seven black rhinos with triangular horns collided with their companions, causing the ground to tremble.
The essence of 【Swallowing Sea Palm】 lies in using the opponent's force against them, making it faster and more effective in group battles. Sun Yan's recent use of 【Swallowing Sea Palm】 had deeply grasped the essence of this technique.
Looking at the angry beasts behind him, Sun Yan laughed heartily, raised two middle fingers, and ran outward, seeking areas with many obstacles.
Instantly, a black flood of black rhinos surged through the city ruins, chasing after him. In front, a small black figure ran while whistling provocatively, spouting a stream of insults without repeating any.
Occasionally, a few black rhinos would dart out from the side, but Sun Yan would use his palms to knock them back, forming a marathon-style chase.
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Deep into the night, amidst the city ruins.
Among the broken walls and debris, the bodies of black rhinos with triangular horns lay scattered, with few visible wounds. Most had a single punch mark on their necks, indicating a fatal blow.
In an open area, Sun Yan faced six black rhinos with triangular horns, his face showing no fear, even a bit of satisfaction.
In contrast, the black rhinos panted heavily, their nostrils exhaling hot breath, their thick, armor-like skin covered in sweat, and their massive legs trembling, as if they were about to collapse from exhaustion.
The young man muttered to himself, "Racing with me, this is my strong suit. These anomalous beasts really have no brains; they can't even run anymore, yet they still pursue me relentlessly."
After entangling with these black rhinos for five hours, these beasts, with their thick skin and large bodies, were not built for running. However, under Sun Yan's constant provocation, they were thoroughly enraged, their eyes bloodshot, and they pursued the young man relentlessly.
With the support of 【Dragon Subduing Pile】, Sun Yan's endurance was astonishing, far surpassing that of a typical Level 2 martial artist. He could run for a day and night without rest.
After five hours of marathon-style pursuit, Sun Yan would target the exhausted black rhinos, delivering fatal blows. Gradually, the number of beasts decreased.
By dawn, only six black rhinos with triangular horns remained, and they were visibly exhausted, with little fighting power left.
Looking at these beasts, Sun Yan moved forward, delivering 12 punches in quick succession to the black rhinos.
【Tiger Slaying Fatal Strike】 was activated, and the powerful fist energy penetrated the beasts' bodies, causing a series of desperate howls. The remaining six black rhinos with triangular horns fell to the ground, and the ruins fell silent once more.
Successfully killing the last few anomalous beasts, Sun Yan sat on the ground, panting heavily, his limbs trembling uncontrollably, almost in spasm.
This was Sun Yan's first intense battle, lasting much longer than he had imagined, and it was his first true practical combat experience.
Even with the continuous replenishment of energy from 【Dragon Subduing Pile】, the physical exhaustion could not be fully compensated.
Now that the battle was over, Sun Yan felt drained, his mind blank, and a sense of suffocation overwhelmed him.
He took three bottles of G-grade nutrient solution from his backpack and drank them all, which slightly restored his strength. He immediately began to circulate his inner energy to recover.
After a moment, Sun Yan slowly opened his eyes, his face regaining some color. He looked around at the results of his five-hour battle and sighed deeply.
"Combat experience in life and death is truly different. The beasts on White Prison Star often clash with interstellar mercenaries, and they are inherently more savage and bloodthirsty, several times more intense than the beasts on Ten Thousand Dao Mountain. Compared to White Prison Star, the beasts on Ten Thousand Dao Mountain are like domesticated pets."
"Five hours of full-speed running, my inner energy can keep up with the consumption. However, my body is approaching its limit, which is also the limit for a Level 2 martial artist."
Through this prolonged chase, Sun Yan understood his physical limits. Although his inner energy far exceeded that of a Level 2 martial artist, his physical capabilities were still at the Level 2 level.
Only by breaking through to the Level 3 martial realm could his physical strength improve. In the Level 3 martial realm, the body and inner energy harmonize, forming a complete cycle, which is the final stage of a beginner martial artist.
"Strive to break through to the Level 3 martial realm as soon as possible. That way, my strength will truly leap forward, and I can master the perfect level of 【Tiger Slaying Fatal Strike】."
After the intense battle, Sun Yan gained new insights into 【Tiger Slaying Fatal Strike】, but at his current Level 2 martial artist level, he could only勉强 use the perfect level of 【Tiger Slaying Fatal Strike】, and it was difficult to unleash its full power.
He needed to reach the Level 3 martial realm, where his body and inner energy would be in perfect harmony, to fully unleash the power of this fourth-grade combat technique at its perfect level.
After recovering, Sun Yan stood up, ready to harvest the horns of the black rhinos.
Suddenly, a strong sense of danger overwhelmed him, and his body stiffened. He slightly turned his body, his gaze scanning the right front, and his eyes