Zhang Zehu was bandaged, the bandages stained with blood, indicating he was recovering from a serious injury at the supply base.
Zhang Zehu also spotted Luo Feng and the others, his expression one of displeasure: "It's him?"
"It's the Fire Hammer Squad?"
The one-eyed middle-aged man beside Zhang Zehu spoke: "Tiger, the 'him' you mentioned is the one who cost you 80 million, Luo Feng?"
"Luo Feng is nothing! Just a small-time warrior!"
Zhang Zehu's gaze landed on Jiang Li: "The one in the white clothes is the problem! I heard he's favored by a God of War! If it wasn't for him, would I have given up those 80 million?!"
Thinking about how even the gym's head had pressured him, Zhang Zehu was furious.
"Forget it, don't dwell on it. Some people are simply not worth provoking."
The middle-aged man with one eye patted his shoulder. "Rest up, and we'll set out again in three days. We'll take down that old beast, and we'll have money to spare!"
As evening approached.
The fully armed Fire Hammer Squad, a group of seven, left the supply base and officially entered the wilderness area.
"Awoo!"
"Roar!"
After Jiang Li and the others had moved about five kilometers along the ruined highway, the roars of the monsters became more frequent. They could even see quite a few monsters moving through the abandoned service area.
"Hmm? Luo Feng, there's an F-class Sawtooth Dog up ahead. It's yours!"
After approaching the service area, Captain Gao Feng spotted a monster inside an abandoned house and instructed, "This is your first battle in the wilderness."
"Luo Feng, don't be careless!"
Chen Gu solemnly reminded him, "These monsters are much more intelligent than the ones raised in the military district."
"Yes!"
Luo Feng nodded firmly.
Even though they were on the same team, the fastest way for a martial artist to gain the respect of others was by demonstrating their strength.
"Good luck."
Jiang Li also gave Luo Feng a rare word of encouragement.
Subsequently, the others watched Luo Feng go.
"Captain, isn't it a bit much to have Luo Feng fight an F-class Sawtooth Dog in his first battle?"
After seeing Luo Feng fighting the Sawtooth Dog with his blade, Chen Gu couldn't help but say, "After all, it's his first time in the wilderness!"
"So what if it's his first time? You don't want him to be a burden, do you?!"
Wei Tie said in a low voice, "Luo Feng's physical fitness is not weaker than an F-class monster. He'll just suffer a bit, but he should be able to handle it!"
"Physical fitness is important, but practical combat experience is also crucial!"
Wei Qing looked at Jiang Li and said seriously, "Chen Gu said your physical fitness has reached the standard of an intermediate Battle General. Would you dare to challenge a Battle General-level monster alone?"
"Are you talking about that wild boar to the east?"
Jiang Li understood what they meant; after all, it was a life-and-death battle, and no one wanted to be burdened.
"E-class Ironhide Boar?"
Hearing Jiang Li's words, Gao Feng finally noticed a giant boar with black iron armor embedded all over its body charging towards them from the rice fields on the other side of the highway.
"Hmph!!!"
At this moment, the Ironhide Boar let out a roar, suddenly accelerating, and kicking up a cloud of dust as it charged directly at Jiang Li and the others.
"Scatter quickly!"
Gao Feng was startled and immediately said, "Although this Ironhide Boar is an E-class beast general, its iron hide is as strong as steel, and ordinary firearms can't penetrate its skin!"
"Boom!"
After the Ironhide Boar charged, everyone scattered to avoid it. It slammed directly into the small hillside beside the highway, causing half of the mountain to collapse.
That impact alone delivered at least a dozen tons of force.
"This thing is too strong. Jiang Li alone might not be able to handle it!"
Chen Gu leaped seven or eight meters away, drawing his M81 rifle, ready to fire.
"I'll try first!"
This was the first time Jiang Li had faced a monster like this, and he couldn't guarantee he'd be completely fine.
'Whoosh!'
'Clang!'
As the words faded, Jiang Li leaped, his body transforming into a streak of white light in mid-air, swiftly striking the Ironhide Boar's nearly two-meter-long body. Sparks flew.
"Roar! Roar!"
The Ironhide Boar, after taking the hit, retreated with a jolt, kicking its hind legs and charging at Jiang Li like a tank.
"Jiang Li, watch out!"
Gao Feng shouted, realizing that beasts of this level, Battle General class, were not lacking in intelligence.
As he spoke, everyone watched as Jiang Li only slightly shifted his body, perfectly dodging the Ironhide Boar's charge.
"This movement technique?!"
The Wei brothers' pupils shrank. Gao Feng, who had been preparing to rush in and help, also paused: "He actually managed to dodge the Ironhide Boar's impact so skillfully?!"
"Is this the Subtle Movement Technique?"
Zhang Ke exclaimed in amazement, "With this movement technique, Jiang Li is basically untouchable!"
The Ironhide Boar, though thick-skinned, was somewhat lacking in speed. Facing the Subtle Movement Technique, it had almost no chance of hitting Jiang Li.
"Hmm, but his strength seems a bit lacking. Killing the Ironhide Boar might be difficult!"
Gao Feng was also a Battle General and specialized in strength. He could see at a glance that Jiang Li's attacks were swift enough, but his explosive power was insufficient!
"Captain, I don't think so!"
Chen Gu suddenly remembered what Wu Tong had mentioned earlier: "Jiang Li should have a secret attacking technique!"
At this moment.
Jiang Li had already landed on the ground. He looked at the Ironhide Boar charging towards him again and gripped the Blood Shadow Battleblade tightly.
"Pure strength alone can only wound its hide. To kill it in one strike, you need to multiply your attack power several times!"
Jiang Li's eyes narrowed.
His entire body's qi and blood surged at this moment, and faint arcs of electricity flickered around the hand holding his knife.
"What is that?"
The other members of the Fire Hammer Squad were immediately surprised when they saw this scene.
They saw Jiang Li facing the charging Ironhide Boar and stomping down hard. The ground actually cracked with a loud boom. At the same time, he was enveloped by a terrifying lightning.
Several long, curved arcs of electricity even spread from the handle of his knife.
"Could this be?!"
Gao Feng's eyes widened; he'd seen someone use the same technique before. "Ninefold Thunderblade?"
World Destruction and the Ninefold Thunderblade were the world's two ultimate secret manuals.
Naturally, many people attempted to cultivate them, but few succeeded.
Boom!
Jiang Li slashed out with his blade, unleashing a terrifying thunderclap that destroyed the surrounding vegetation.
Countless bolts of lightning lashed out at incredible speeds.
Pfft!
Pfft!
Jiang Li clearly heard the sound of the Ironhide Boar's bones shattering. The next second, a terrifying arc of electricity struck it, instantly turning it into a roasted pig.
It seems I underestimated the physical defense of a Battle General-level monster.
Jiang Li had just used nearly eighty percent of his Magnetic Storm Flowing Blade's power, and even then, he barely managed to instantly kill a monster of the same level.
This was a bit worse than he expected.
However, the others, seeing this scene, were all amazed.
"Freak!"
"Monster!"
"Abomination!"
Gao Feng and the Wei brothers all sucked in a breath of cold air.
"Captain, I told you, right? Jiang Li has mastered a secret technique!"
Chen Gu raised an eyebrow, looking smug. "I didn't expect it to be the Ninefold Thunderblade, but the destructive power is a bit terrifying."
They wouldn't have been so surprised if it were other secret techniques.
But the World Destruction and the Ninefold Thunderblade, even for a God of War, not everyone could master them.
It had nothing to do with strength; it was purely about comprehension!
"Jiang Li only joined the Limit Martial Arts Gym two weeks ago, and he's already mastered the Ninefold Thunderblade?"
Zhang Ke exclaimed in amazement, "It's unbelievable!"
Hearing this, the expressions of several people changed again.
"That's right."
"Only by joining a martial arts gym, the military, or the HR Alliance do you have the opportunity to learn the two ultimate secret manuals."
"In other words!"
"Jiang Li mastered the Ninefold Thunderblade in just two weeks?"
"This…"
"It's simply a fairy tale!"
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