Swallowing the Stars: Realm of Control

Chapter 26 Strength

Luo Feng adjusted his body as best he could, and gradually drew the longbow, now nocked an arrow, to its full draw.

brush!

An arrow, released from its bow, shot out from the ground at incredible speed, covering a distance of tens of meters.

But the gray leopard reacted even faster. The moment the arrow was fired, it sensed something. Just as the arrow reached its head, it slightly shifted to its eye, causing the arrow to graze past its head.

The skin is slightly broken.

But it doesn't have much of an impact.

It was a powerful, spirit-level ferocious beast; the power of this arrow barely even touched it.

Luo Feng knew that it would be difficult to injure a Spirit-level Great Ferocious with such arrows alone; his main strength lay in close combat.

Alternatively, he might be able to achieve this later if he could exchange a magical longbow for a treasure from Adamost.

The gray leopard spotted Luo Feng's location; they weren't far apart.

Judging from this arrow, Luo Feng's strength wasn't particularly high. Given that they were very close to each other, the gray leopard pounced on Luo Feng's position almost without hesitation.

Its movement on the ground was nothing but an afterimage.

The speed was so fast that Luo Feng's eyes narrowed; it was even faster than he had imagined.

Leopards are known for their speed, and this Spirit-level Great Ferocious is even faster than its transformed clone. There is no way to escape; the only option is to try to kill it.

call!

Before the sound even arrived, a strong gust of wind was already hitting us.

The claw slashed down in a blur, but Luo Feng dodged to the side, holding an arrow in his hand. In an instant, he unleashed all his strength and stabbed it fiercely at the side of the gray leopard.

The gray leopard reacted, trying to pounce and bite, but Luo Feng already had a backup plan... or rather, his previous attack was just a feint. He slid his attacking hand while using his other hand to block one of the gray leopard's hind paws, slightly altering its trajectory.

The movement and deformation occurred simultaneously with his hand holding the arrow. The arrow grazed through the man's fur, leaving a bloody gash thanks to the sharpness of the iron arrowhead.

Luo Feng was highly skilled and daring. The hand that had blocked the gray leopard's hind legs grabbed its tail the instant the leopard moved forward, while his other hand quickly drew an arrow.

The leopard reacted quickly, using the force of Luo Feng pulling its tail to arch its body and pounce back, its mouth open revealing its fangs, aiming at Luo Feng's side.

If that bite goes in, it will leave a huge wound, and even if the person doesn't die, they will be seriously injured.

Luo Feng had no choice but to settle for second best, releasing his tail and using his body to push off the ground, pulling himself back a little distance.

The gray leopard was relentless and didn't want to give Luo Feng a chance, so it pounced.

This spirit-level ferocious beast's fighting style is no longer just about hunting instincts; it can adapt to any situation and change its moves in response to Luo Feng's, keeping it in a completely offensive position.

Moreover, the gray leopard was stronger and faster than him, so he could only use some cleverness and combat skills to defuse some of its attacks.

Luo Feng's approach is also a way of responding to and countering each move.

After Luo Feng successfully scratched its skin the first time, subsequent attacks became significantly more difficult. It took him three more rounds to leave another wound on the creature.

"We must deliver a fatal blow; once it senses something is wrong, it will likely try to escape."

Luo Feng was well aware of this.

The medicinal properties of the Heavenly Iron Arrow did not enter its bloodstream in large quantities, so the effect was limited, but it did leave a trace. Once it sensed a threat, it would definitely run away.

Luo Feng immediately made a bold and risky move.

As the gray leopard charged, he tried to dodge, but made a mistake. The leopard's sharp claws tore a piece of clothing and a chunk of flesh from his shoulder.

Luo Feng felt the pain and slowed down. He turned and fled into the distance.

But seeing that it had the upper hand, how could the gray leopard let such a prey escape? It charged forward and launched an even more ferocious attack.

As Luo Feng fought and fled, his injuries nearly wore down Gray Leopard's vigilance, making his attacks even more reckless.

In that final, explosive moment, Luo Feng deliberately exposed an opening, his face contorted with resentment and ferocity, as the gray leopard's claw swooped down towards Luo Feng's head.

However, relying on his superior calculation ability and body movement control, Luo Feng managed to tear a small piece of his scalp with the gray leopard's claw. Meanwhile, Luo Feng dodged the leopard's sharp claw with his arrow-holding hand, and with a sudden burst of force, an arrow shot directly through its belly with a "thud."

"roar!"

A sharp, mournful cry rang out, and the gray leopard clearly felt the pain, realizing the damage the arrow had inflicted on it.

It might not be fatal at first, but if the fight continues and the blood inside the body explodes, then it will be a fatal injury.

Without the slightest hesitation, it chose to escape.

How could Luo Feng possibly let it escape?

Instead of holding arrows, he grabbed its tail, swung it around with tremendous force, and slammed it heavily into an ancient tree.

Bang!

With a muffled thud, the arrow, already embedded in its abdomen, was now being violently twisted by the force of the impact.

In addition, the arrow contained a large amount of potent anesthetic, and the numbing sensation came immediately with the rush of blood, its power was being lost.

Its speed also decreased at this point, as did its power.

It desperately tried to escape, but Luo Feng wouldn't let it. After fighting for five or six more rounds, it completely lost its strength, collapsed to the ground, and could only gasp for breath.

Without any hesitation, Luo Feng used his dagger to sever the man's throat artery, causing a large amount of blood to gush out, staining the withered branches and leaves on the ground. The strong stench of blood filled the air and spread outwards.

"call."

Luo Feng breathed a sigh of relief, took out the arrow, picked up the longbow, and quickly found a place to hide again.

The gray leopard was just the first prey; if possible, he wanted to wait for another prey to take the bait.

Two hours later, Luo Feng's strength gradually returned. He was relieved that his prey had not yet come.

However, when the second hour arrived, Luo Feng's ears twitched. He heard a lot of footsteps coming from one direction. In just a moment, gray-black figures appeared, which turned out to be a group of stone dogs.

These stone dogs have an incredibly sensitive nose; no matter how far away, as long as there's even the slightest smell of blood, they can find their way in one direction.

"One, two... eighteen, nineteen, twenty, twenty-one."

"There's another one, even bigger. I'd guess it's not a Spirit-level Great Ferocious, but it's close."

Luo Feng took a deep breath.

As long as it's not two Spirit-level Great Ferocious Beasts, he's confident he can handle them. These stone hounds have strong defenses, but their necks are a significant weakness.

Without any hesitation, Luo Feng began with an arrow, which shot straight towards the largest stone dog.

The stone hound ultimately lacked the gray leopard's reaction speed, and given its position in the heart of the enemy, the arrow only grazed the edge, piercing deep into its neck.

"Aww~!"

With a startled cry, all the stone dogs looked towards Luo Feng's location and charged forward without hesitation.

Luo Feng licked his lips: "Just stone dogs. What I, Luo Feng, excel at is fighting multiple opponents in group battles!"

……

Half an hour later, all the stone dogs collapsed to the ground, including the one that was close to the Spirit-level Great Ferocious. After fighting for half an hour, Luo Feng had also exhausted more than three-quarters of his physical strength.

After simply binding and taking away the gray leopard and the largest stone dog, the rest were left in place.

He wanted to do some hunting for his true self, but now he had no strength left.