With Wang Chao's extraordinary mid-level strength leading the charge, Tang Feng and Shen Zhitao rushed in from either side. At this moment, Wang Chao had no opportunity to activate the Breathing Technique or the skills of his mutated armor, as sustaining such high-intensity life with his current cellular capabilities was already a challenge. Wang Chao was well aware of this; if he forcibly increased his strength to a high level, he wouldn't be able to hold on for long.
Wang Chao unleashed a Silver Stream with his Bone Knife, striking out at five meters away. This attack method was something he had created himself. Although his power stemmed from the mutated virus developed by the old man, not everyone was born for battle. The Silver Stream sliced through the air, seemingly tearing it apart as it headed straight for the old man.
The old man was forced to halt his rapid advance upon being struck by the Silver Stream. He immediately raised his Bone Knife to block it. The Silver Stream collided with the old man's Bone Knife, shattering into fragments that scattered like broken glass. Yet, in an instant, those fragments seemed to be drawn back together by some unseen force, regrouping after spreading out a meter.
At that moment, Tang Feng and Shen Zhitao charged in from opposite sides. Tang Feng wielded only half a broken knife with about a meter of reach, while Shen Zhitao's dagger was even shorter. In contrast, Wang Chao remained at a distance from the old man. Seeing this, the old man continuously blocked with two Bone Knives, managing to parry hundreds of strikes in just a few minutes. After taking a pill, his reaction speed began to increase rapidly, transforming him from an old man into someone who seemed much younger.
As the battle progressed, the old man's combat experience appeared to grow exponentially, accumulating vast amounts of knowledge in mere minutes like a top student cramming for an exam. The urgency to end this quickly surged in everyone's minds; otherwise, none would stand a chance against the old man.
"Go all out! Don't hold back!" Wang Chao shouted hoarsely.
Both Tang Feng and Shen Zhitao nodded in agreement, not daring to slacken their vigilance. Tang Feng drew intricate patterns with his half Tang Dao in front of him, and Wang Chao saw those lines tear through the air like bubbles. They surged forward rapidly, enveloping the old man completely. In response, the old man mimicked this action with his two Bone Knives, creating countless lines before him. His speed was astonishing; even before Tang Feng's lines could reach him, the lines drawn by the old man collided with Tang Feng's.
A powerful gust swept through, tousling everyone's hair as those lines dissipated into thin air like wisps of breeze. Seizing this opportunity, Shen Zhitao hurled her dagger just as the lines vanished, aiming straight for the exposed chest of the old man. He had no way to block or dodge with his Bone Knife and could only watch helplessly as the dagger flew toward him.
Everyone's hearts raced at that moment; however, suddenly dozens of tentacles erupted from the old man's body like flowers blooming in an instant. The tentacles twisted and coiled around each other until they formed a massive "hand" shape right before his chest, firmly grasping Shen Zhitao's incoming dagger and flinging it back toward Wang Chao. In an instant, the tentacles spread out and ensnared both Shen Zhitao and Tang Feng!
At that moment when the dagger flew forth, four arrows shot through the air—four Arrow Streams!
This intense strike could only be executed once by Zhuang Peng, who was now exhausted and collapsed on the ground in a sweat-soaked heap. The four arrows whizzed past Wang Chao's ears; just as they did so, two arrows chased down and struck hard against the tails of the first two arrows. These arrows did not fly straight ahead but angled inward toward each other!
Then, two Bone Arrows merged together as if drawn by magnetic forces, spinning parallel as they shot out like Tai Chi Fish. It was unclear how Zhuang Peng managed this feat as arrows and daggers whizzed through the air! Meanwhile, the tentacles continued to tightly control Tang Feng and Shen Zhitao as if trying to snap them at their waists while his hands transformed into thick shields prepared to absorb both arrows.
The Bone Arrow struck heavily against the shield, spinning at high speed like a rapidly rotating drill. With visible speed, it began to burrow into the thick shield, and after three seconds, a black hole appeared on the surface as the arrow penetrated inside! However, the arrow's power had been greatly diminished by the shield. The old man braced himself with his foot, digging two deep grooves into the ground.
With a fierce roar, the old man managed to withstand the tremendous force. The arrow had already struck the Golden Armor but continued to push forward. Yet, just one second later, the Bone Arrow that had pierced the Golden Armor slowly came to a halt. Although it had embedded itself in the old man's chest, it was far from delivering a fatal blow. Seeing this, everyone fell into despair.
Meanwhile, the dagger propelled by the tentacle was about to strike Wang Chao's forehead. However, Wang Chao showed no sign of movement; instead, he slowly closed his eyes. Everyone gasped in surprise, unsure of what was happening with Wang Chao. Could it be that he was suffering from aftereffects?
Tang Feng and Shen Zhitao were firmly restrained by the tentacles and could not break free. Zhuang Peng lay weakly on the ground, unable to shoot another arrow to block the dagger. Not far away, Da Qiang was still entangled with Xiaocao and was in no position to assist Wang Chao. At this moment, it seemed that only Wang Chao could save himself. As the dagger approached his forehead, something strange occurred.
Wang Chao suddenly vanished from his spot, and the dagger flew backward as if it had never touched him at all. Everyone stood with their mouths agape, bewildered by what had just happened. In the next second, Wang Chao reappeared just one meter in front of the old man! Two arrows that were about to fall materialized in Wang Chao's hands.
With his hands pulled back behind him, Wang Chao prepared to deliver his strongest strike against the old man!
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