Chapter 110: You Better Not Die
But this time, Li Meng's movements were even faster.
The large iron rod in his hand swung up to block the front.
A piercing metallic clash echoed as sparks flew.
The immense force pushed Li Meng's tall body back over ten meters.
The Ghost Beastman was also forced back ten meters by the recoil.
"Very good, you've grown stronger!"
Seeing the goblin easily block his attack, a trace of surprise flickered in the Ghost Beastman's eyes.
Its gaze swept across the large iron rod in the goblin's hand.
That sword strike had left only a shallow scratch on the rod.
This piqued the Ghost Beastman's interest in the weapon the goblin wielded.
"Very good, this is getting interesting. Again!"
The Ghost Beastman's figure blurred as it dashed towards Li Meng again.
Its speed was still astonishing, appearing in front of Li Meng almost like a teleportation.
Li Meng was undeterred and swung the iron rod down on the Ghost Beastman once more.
The familiar scene unfolded again—the Ghost Beastman's figure vanished in a flash and reappeared behind Li Meng in an instant.
It held its sword single-handedly and twisted its waist, slashing horizontally at Li Meng's side.
But this time, the Ghost Beastman used the sharp edge of the blade.
The moment the Ghost Beastman vanished, Li Meng knew it had once again used the "Blink Strike" skill.
Li Meng didn't dodge—he knew he couldn't.
At the moment the Ghost Beastman disappeared, Li Meng swept the iron rod behind him with one hand.
This was a mutual destruction move.
The Ghost Beastman’s greatsword would land on him at the same time as his iron rod struck it.
The Ghost Beastman was startled by Li Meng's reckless fighting style.
It had no choice but to withdraw its attack and take a step back.
Though Li Meng's attack missed, his body had turned to face the Ghost Beastman.
Li Meng roared as he swung the iron rod at the Ghost Beastman.
The Ghost Beastman sneered and met the attack with its sword.
The ear-piercing metallic clash resounded in the forest once more.
At the moment their weapons collided, the Ghost Beastman's expression changed.
The immense force shook its wrist, and the greatsword flew out of its hand.
Li Meng grinned ferociously.
Without pausing, he stepped forward and, taking advantage of the Ghost Beastman's brief daze, kicked it in the chest.
The Ghost Beastman's ribs shattered.
Its body flew backward with a Boom!
A shockwave burst forth, sweeping through the surroundings.
The Ghost Beastman's body smashed through several large trees before crashing into the wooden wall.
A section of the wall collapsed with a Boom!
The Ghost Beastman, still moving with tremendous force, flew another hundred meters before tumbling to the ground.
It bounced several times and skidded dozens of meters before finally coming to a stop.
"What was that just now?"
Looking in the direction the Ghost Beastman had flown, a hint of curiosity flashed in Li Meng's eyes.
When he kicked the Ghost Beastman earlier, he had felt some resistance.
Otherwise, that kick would have seriously injured it.
"Could it be the effect of the 'Ancestor’s Protection' skill?"
Li Meng's figure blurred as he dashed out of the forest towards the tribe's outskirts.
In the wasteland outside, the Ghost Beastman coughed up a mouthful of blood.
Clutching its chest, it wobbled as it tried to stand up.
"Are you kidding me? How can a mere goblin possess such strength?"
That kick from the goblin had almost sent it to meet its ancestors.
If not for the 'Ancestor’s Protection' skill softening the blow, it would have been seriously injured, if not dead.
"Was it feigning weakness all along, waiting for the chance to deliver a fatal strike?"
Just then, loud laughter echoed from behind the wooden wall.
Hahaha! Ghost Beastman, is this your limit?
The sound of something slicing through the air followed.
A greatsword spun down from the sky, embedding itself heavily in the ground before the Ghost Beastman.
Li Meng leaped over the wooden wall, landing heavily on the ground.
Li Meng pointed his iron rod at the Ghost Beastman.
Li Meng had already grown accustomed to the Ghost Beastman's sudden "Blink Strike" skill.
If it used it again, he wouldn't be as helpless as before.
The Ghost Beastman still had many skills unused—its trump cards.
But Li Meng hadn't used any magic to assist himself yet.
Close combat was the most dangerous form of battle, and this was a rare opportunity to improve his combat experience.
"Goblin, you're courting death!"
Li Meng's provocation made the Ghost Beastman glare furiously.
A savage glint flashed through its eyes.
The goblin’s actions were an affront to it.
The enraged Ghost Beastman roared at the sky.
Its muscles bulged as surging blood energy erupted from its body.
Suddenly, the Ghost Beastman spat out a mouthful of blood.
Clutching its chest, it looked on in disbelief.
The Ghost Beastman let out a scream, spewing more blood.
Its berserk transformation came to an abrupt halt.
Its eyes rolled back, and it collapsed onto the ground.
The sight startled Li Meng.
"Damn it, you better not die!"
Though in a berserk state, Li Meng hadn’t lost his reason.
He hurriedly sprinted towards the Ghost Beastman.
As he ran, he observed its condition.
[Ghost Beastman (Elite)]
[Demon King’s Contract: LV2 (Immune to mental magic)]
[Super Physique: LV3 (Strength +600, Defense +600, Agility +600)]
[Charged Strike: LV4]
[Super Leap: LV3 (Agility +600)]
[Ancestor’s Blessing: LV5 (All attributes +500)]
[Ancestor’s Protection: LV3]
[Demonic Physique: LV2 (All attributes +200)]
[Note: Swallowed skills establish a master-servant contract with the Demon King.]
It wasn't pretending—it was genuinely on the brink of death.
"Why are you about to die now?"
Li Meng, now crouched beside the Ghost Beastman, seemed at a loss.
The Ghost Beastman was bleeding from its seven orifices.
The scene was gruesome.
Blood flowed continuously like a rushing river.
"Could its shattered ribs have pierced its internal organs?"
Recalling the Ghost Beastman's condition during its berserk state, Li Meng realized what had happened.
The berserk skill put too much strain on its body, causing it to expand.
The shifted broken ribs must have punctured its organs.
"You can't die—you dying now would be troublesome."
If the next Ghost Beastman appeared, he might choose to confront it.
This could potentially prevent the deaths of Benben and Yue E.
But fighting wouldn’t guarantee its death.
After all, during Benben and Yue E’s deaths, his mindset would be entirely different.
Hatred would strengthen him and dull his pain.
If the Ghost Beastman escaped, he would face both the human army and the demon army.
These two forces wouldn’t cooperate, but he couldn't afford to waste time.
There were over 25,000 goblins, and their food supplies would soon run out.
Once the food was gone, he’d have no choice but to take the offensive.