Chapter 65: The Blue Scale Lizard
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He adopted a basic, protective martial stance, one hand slightly forward, ready to block, and defend. Regardless, he thought, trying to stabilize his frantic breath. "My Jade Skin toughness is the ultimate defense. I can take the blow. I can survive the initial attack of the incoming beast."
But even as he gave himself this internal motivational speech, the growing thud sounds and the violent rustling of the vegetation got louder, closer, and faster. The sheer force and size implied by the approaching sounds began to override his System-granted confidence.
"What if it's too tough? What if it's strong enough to break a Qi Condensation body?"
His heart was hammering violently against his ribs, it was a frantic, and loud (LUB-DUB! LUB-DUB!) against the thick, and cool presence of the forbidden book hidden against his chest. His terror was so intense that he could feel his heart physically trying to pound its way out of his body.
