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Chapter 161: The Blackscale Lizard
Chapter 161: The Blackscale Lizard
"What a temper!"
"Can't you give me and my flower crown some face?"
Lindsey slid down to the ground with a disgruntled expression.
Just then, he looked up and noticed that the earth pillar he had just constructed was crumbling from the top, breaking apart segment by segment.
This defied common sense.
The earth blocks Lindsey used to build the pillar were items he had transformed using source essence along the way. While they couldn't be as sturdy as those in a survival game, they were still solid enough.
But it was impossible for them to explode from the top down.
The lower segments should not have collapsed like a chain reaction.
Undoubtedly, the large lizard in the distant pool was still attacking the earth pillar.
Lindsey narrowed his eyes.
The Spider Eye Goggles enhanced his perception of dynamic changes in objects.
With focused observation, he finally discovered the culprit behind the collapse of the earth pillar.
Amidst the exploding dust,
There was a frequent surge of air pushing outward, like an invisible balloon detonating in mid-air. The rhythm of these surges matched perfectly with the speed of the pillar's collapse.
But Lindsey was not satisfied with this information.
"All my hard work of transforming resources might have been in vain!"
Taking advantage of the fact that the earth pillar had not been completely destroyed yet, Lindsey took out the Spider Silk Nightshade.
In an instant, the bowstring vibrated like a guitar string, and several arrows were fired in quick succession, pinning themselves to the pillar at different heights.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The explosions continued, and the breaking of the arrows allowed Lindsey to see more clearly.
In the air a few centimeters above the top of the pillar, the air suddenly compressed and then exploded instantly.
This shockwave was what destroyed everything.
Moreover, this attack did not have any trajectory of flying from a distance; it seemed to have appeared out of thin air.
"Telekinetic manipulation? Gaze strike?"
This scene alone was enough to prove the enemy's formidable nature.
Lindsey opened the map again.
As the earth pillar was destroyed, the large lizard in the distant pool showed no signs of stopping. The red marker symbolizing the enemy's position was rushing towards Lindsey.
Lindsey silently calculated the speed.
The good news was that if this was the enemy's running speed, then this crawling monster was slower than him. But the bad news was that Lindsey's speed might not be faster than the enemy's gaze strike.
"In any case, I'll start with a cautious approach."
The battle had already begun, and the enchantment of the Silent Blade could not seize the initiative. Lindsey had to first understand the enemy's capabilities.
He took out a few Flame Bombs and placed them on the ground, then started running in the opposite direction):
"Let's see how fast you can run."
Lindsey deliberately controlled the angle of his running.
He kept his field of vision unobstructed by the swamp's grass and mounds, allowing him to clearly observe the enemy's status.
The massive black lizard was charging forward with its powerful leg muscles.
Each step it took created a slight vibration and rumble.
After leaving the pool,
Its sharp claws on all four limbs instantly shattered the ice beneath its feet.
Deep scratches were left on the frozen ground, and its green snake-like eyes remained fixed on the front.
Lindsey's previous estimation had been slightly off.
The actual length of this creature was even more impressive, reaching eight meters. When it charged, it resembled a mighty truck, leaving no urge to forcefully stop it.
And then—
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The pursuing lizard, as expected, did not notice the fist-sized Flame Bomb under its feet.
The moment it stepped on it, the bomb exploded.
The subsequent high temperature and flames set off a chain reaction, detonating the other bombs nearby.
A massive fireball instantly engulfed its body, and the surrounding cold swamp even blew a warm gust of wind, causing droplets of melted ice to fly through the air.
Upon witnessing this scene, Lindsey's steps faltered. However, he glanced at the map on the panel and continued running.
The intense flames from the firebomb would extinguish five seconds after the explosion.
But before the flames could naturally die down, a black lizard burst forth from within.
This creature seemed to have escaped unscathed!
Aside from some scorch marks on its black scales, its body remained unharmed, and its movements were still swift.
The reason lay in the thin, invisible air current surrounding it.
This air current circulated around the black lizard, forming an invisible armor. The firebomb's power was rendered ineffective due to the interference of this air current.
"This thing is at least a Fifth Stage Beast."
Further ahead, Lindsey, who was being pursued, had already made his assessment.
A typical Fourth Stage Beast might withstand a single firebomb, but it wouldn't escape injury.
With so many bombs detonating simultaneously, death was almost certain.
Yet, the black lizard before him had barely suffered any injuries, and its strength left no room for doubt.
However, Lindsey's mind was occupied with another concern.
—The identity of his opponent.
The term "Dragon Beast" in this world was, to some extent, derived from its appearance, resembling the classic dragon from fairy tales.
If one dared to speculate further...
Could this terrifyingly shaped lizard have any connection to the Dragon Beast on Black Mountain?
As Lindsey ran, he frequently changed directions.
While evading the enemy's attacks that seemed to detonate the air out of thin air, he shot several arrows to test the black lizard.
The arrows from the Spider Silk Nightshade couldn't even penetrate the enemy's air shield.
Switching to the Horned Great Bow, he managed to pierce the air shield, but the remaining force only left a scratch on the enemy's tough scales, let alone allowing the arrow to carry power into its body.
"Long-range methods are ineffective..."
Boom! Just as Lindsey pondered his next move, an explosion occurred right beneath his feet.
The pursuing enemy, evidently possessing intelligence beyond a low-tier beast, had anticipated Lindsey's direction and launched a preemptive attack after he repeatedly dodged using evasive maneuvers.
With a single explosion, Lindsey was sent flying.
He landed on the ground, ignoring the pain, and dove into a patch of grass. Instantly, a searing pain surged through his chest.
He quickly glanced down.
The front of his shirt was torn to shreds, and his skin bore a noticeable bruise. A sweet, metallic taste filled his mouth.
He checked his attribute panel, and indeed, the character icon's torso section displayed an injury.
"Lindsey is ruthless!"
He muttered to himself.
However, as he had crashed into the grass, the black lizard temporarily lost track of his position and didn't immediately attack, instead continuing its charge towards him.
At that moment, after this brief encounter, the Hunting Diary collected information about the enemy and began to display preliminary data.
【Blackscale Lizard】
【Reptile - Awakened Fifth Rank】
【Weight: 1500-3600kg】
【Size: 7-10 meters】
【Speed: 10-25 meters/second】
【Cold-blooded creature, robust physique, exceptional vision and sense of smell.】
【A large lizard infused with Essence, its body covered in resilient scales, possessing formidable physical strength. By manipulating Essence, it can interfere with the flow of hot and cold air, overcoming the limitations of cold-blooded creatures. Its venomous saliva allows it to tear flesh from living prey, making it a vicious predator.】
【Weakness: Cold Temperatures】
【Hunting Suggestion: Unprotected Abdomen】
(End of Chapter)
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