novelraw Chapter 18 Fighting Razor Claw Alone
Chapter 18 Fighting Razor Claw Alone
"roar--!!!!!!"
Accompanied by a piercing roar, which exploded like thunder in the dense forest, carrying a sorrow that pierced the soul!
Rumble!
The heavy footsteps sounded like an earthquake, and a gray-green figure, even larger and more ferocious than the Razor Claw from before, burst out of the shadows of the forest with overwhelming force!
The new Razor Claw rushed to its partner's corpse, its massive head bowed, sniffing rapidly with its nose, and emitting low, painful whimpers from its throat.
When it raised its head, its massive head, covered with jagged, horny protrusions, had brownish-red vertical pupils like burning lava that instantly locked onto the culprit—the bloodstained spear and… the one gripping it tightly.
At this moment, even the most obtuse person completely understood the meaning of Chen Huai's words and the purpose of his throwing the spear!
A chill instantly shot from the soles of my feet straight to the top of my head.
"No! It wasn't me! It was...!"
Da Tian was terrified. Staring at the terrifying, menacing eyes that were locked on him, he instinctively screamed and tried to explain himself.
But Razor Claw paid no heed to what he was saying; the spear, stained with the scent of his mate's blood, was the most direct accusation!
Its massive body suddenly lowered, and its powerful hind limbs unleashed terrifying force, like a giant gray-green arrow released from a bow, rushing straight towards Datian!
Everything happened in the blink of an eye.
"run!"
Zhou Yan let out a distorted roar, fear overwhelming everything.
He could no longer care about the excruciating pain in his wrist, nor about his companions; only one thought remained in his mind: escape! He turned abruptly and charged desperately towards a thicket of bushes in the opposite direction of Razor Claw's attack.
Li Qiang and Wang Hu reacted only half a beat too late. Their faces drained of color, and they both chose to split up and flee for their lives!
They scattered and exploded in all directions like ants thrown into boiling water.
However, the speed of human bursts of speed is as slow as a snail in the face of the enraged Razor Claws.
Da Tian only had time to instinctively thrust his spear at the onrushing beast, his movements stiff and powerless.
Razor Claw didn't even dodge; its massive head, covered in serrated, horny protrusions, swung violently, its hard snout slamming into the spear shaft.
The immense impact caused Da Tian's tiger's mouth to split open, and the spear flew out of his hand.
Immediately afterwards, Razor Claw's claws, like three curved scythes of death, swung down from the sky with a shrill whistling sound that tore through the air!
"Pfft—!"
A chilling sound of flesh being torn apart rang out.
The claws sliced through Da Tian's fragile chest and abdomen without any resistance, the immense force almost splitting him in two.
Scalding hot blood and fragments of internal organs spurted out, staining the decaying leaves on the ground red.
Da Tian let out a short, almost inaudible groan as his body was flung away like a rag doll, crashing into a tree before sliding limply to the ground, lifeless.
Even after killing the "murderer," Razor Claw's rage was not appeased.
The hatred caused by the death of a partner needs more blood to be shed!
Its claws, stained with blood and bits of flesh, scratched at the ground, and its brownish-red vertical pupils instantly locked onto its next target—Li Qiang, who was trying to hide behind a large tree.
Razor Claw's massive body displayed terrifying agility that belied its size, instantly turning and leaping to catch up with Li Qiang.
Hearing the rapidly approaching wind and low growls behind him, Li Qiang turned around in terror, only to see a gaping maw full of fangs and dripping saliva rapidly enlarging in his field of vision.
"ah--!"
The agonizing scream lasted only half a second before being replaced by the cracking sound of sharp teeth snapping bones.
Razor Claw's massive jaws snapped shut, gripping Li Qiang's upper body. The terrifying bite force instantly severed him at the waist, scattering severed limbs and internal organs everywhere.
Hearing Li Qiang's screams, Wang Hu was terrified and ran even more frantically towards the pile of rocks, hoping to use the complex terrain to escape.
But Razor Claw was already in a killing frenzy.
It shook off Li Qiang's mangled body from its mouth, and with a burst of speed from its hind legs, it caught up with Wang Hu in just a few leaps.
The enormous body, carrying terrifying momentum, slammed Wang Hu away violently.
Wang Hu's body crashed onto a sharp rock like a kite with a broken string. His spine made a clear cracking sound, and blood gushed from his mouth and nose. He convulsed a few times and then lay still.
Finally, there was Zhou Yan, who was the first to escape.
Even in the face of life and death, he did not lose his judgment and cleverly ran towards Chen Huai and the others. He knew that only by getting Razor Claw to target Chen Huai, who was a superhuman, would he have a last chance of survival.
However, Razor Claw did not give him that chance. It rolled over like an out-of-control chariot, and Zhou Yan did not even have time to draw his sword before he crashed hard into a thicker tree trunk behind him!
"Thump!"
A dull, loud bang.
The tree trunk shook violently, and leaves flew everywhere.
Zhou Yan was sandwiched between Razor Claw's iron-hard body and the rough tree trunk, his bones making a teeth-grinding cracking sound.
Blood seeped from every pore of his body, staining him and the tree trunk a glaring crimson.
He didn't even have time to let out a final wail before his body went limp like a lump of mud. When Razor Claws pulled him out with their claws, he was no longer human.
In just a dozen breaths, the four who had plotted against Chen Huai were all killed by Razor Claw's raging fury of revenge, their deaths gruesome.
The pungent smell of blood permeated the sweltering forest, making one feel nauseous.
But that wasn't all. The head, covered with serrated, horny protrusions, lifted up, and its snout, stained with blood and bits of flesh, opened. Its yellowish-brown vertical pupils locked onto the last three living creatures standing in the distance—Chen Huai, Lao Lei, and Amu.
It wants to kill all the humans present and use their blood as a sacrifice!
[Target: Razor Claw (Mutant)]
[Level: LV6]
【Strength: 28】
[Physical Fitness: 22]
[Agility: 33]
【Spirit: 8】
[Skills: Tear Claw Strike, High-Speed Assault]
[Status: Insane]
Threat Level: Medium
It's even stronger than the previous one!
Chen Huai looked at the panel of the new Razor Claw and his nerves tightened.
The gap is obvious, especially in terms of speed.
But... it's not entirely hopeless!
The opponent's frenzied state, while making it more ruthless and fearless, also meant it was easier to provoke and exploit.
"Old Lei, Amu! Step back!"
Chen Huai gave the instructions in a low voice.
In a battle like this, two ordinary people would be of no help at all; they would only distract him and hinder his concentration.
Old Lei was so shocked by the bloody massacre before his eyes that his hands and feet went weak, and he shuddered violently upon hearing this.
Amu, though equally terrified, managed to stay rational and pulled Lao Lei staggering backward until they stopped against a thick old tree.
They knew that going into a battle of this level would be suicide.
Chen Huai's gaze quickly swept across the edge of the battlefield, his eyes passing over the spear he had used before, and landing a few meters away—beside Zhou Yan's twisted corpse, a knife lay quietly.
That was Zhou Yan's personal weapon. Although it was simple, it was much better than the sharpened wooden sticks used by the others in the camp.
Without the slightest hesitation, Chen Huai rushed forward, bent down, and grabbed the knife.
The instant his fingers touched the cold hilt of the knife, a simple attribute panel appeared in his field of vision:
A rusted machete
[Quality: Gray]
Attack power: 15~22
【Durability: 37/60】
With a flick of his wrist, the blade pointed diagonally at the ground. He lowered his body slightly, stabilizing his center of gravity, and assumed the fighting stance granted to him by the [Basic Combat] skill. His muscles tensed instantly, and his mental perception, like an invisible radar network, expanded to its maximum extent, capturing every dangerous fluctuation in his surroundings.
Almost simultaneously, the LV6 Razor Claw that had just brutally killed Zhou Yan and the others suddenly raised its head, which was covered in blood and bits of flesh, and looked at the only threat still standing in the arena—Chen Huai!
The enormous body, still reeking of the blood of the others, lunged fiercely at Chen Huai!
That's incredibly fast!
Chen Huai's pupils contracted slightly; his 18 points of agility seemed utterly inadequate in comparison.
But fortunately, he also has his own advantage—his mental perception provides a frantic early warning, allowing him to track the trajectory of the opponent's claws.
"left!"
The brain makes a decision instantly.
Chen Huai didn't fight head-on. Instead, his body was like a taut spring, and he suddenly did an extreme side roll to the right!
The movements were swift yet clumsy; one could even feel the stench from Razor Claw's forepaws brushing against his back, the cold scales almost touching his clothes.
Boom! Razor Claw's massive body slammed heavily onto the spot where he had just stood, its claws carving deep furrows in the ground, sending dirt and decaying leaves flying everywhere.
Razor Claw's anger intensified after its attack missed. Almost without pausing, its powerful tail swept out like a steel whip, slamming into Chen Huai, who had just rolled to his feet and was still unsteady on his feet!
This attack covers a very large area, making it difficult to completely dodge.
Chen Huai gritted his teeth and could only parry by thrusting the blade vertically to his side!
clang--!
A piercing clang of metal clashing rang out! A tremendous force came from the hilt of the sword, and Chen Huai felt a violent jolt in his arm, staggering several steps backward from the force of the impact.
The blade, having taken a direct hit from the Razor Claw, hummed loudly, and its durability had probably dropped even further.