Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World
Chapter 313 - 177: Iron Bone King Snake_2

Chapter 313: Chapter 177: Iron Bone King Snake_2

For Martial Artists, capturing ordinary wild beasts is an easy task. Before long, Mo Buwen returned with two goats in tow.

After slitting the goats’ throats, Mo Buwen smeared their warm blood all over their bodies. Only after the two goats were completely drenched in blood did he throw them near the cave entrance.

The pungent scent of blood quickly filled the air. Within minutes, a massive dark shadow emerged from the depths of the cave.

"Hissssss!"

A serpentine figure slithered out, its lantern-sized snake head poking into view from the cave.

Iron Bone King Snake’s head was covered in finely-patterned black scales, seeming impenetrably solid. Its pair of red inverted triangle-shaped eyes radiated an intimidating aura.

The Iron Bone King Snake quickly approached the goats. It opened its blood-red maw and swallowed one goat whole. As it devoured its prey, Gu Sheng managed to catch a glimpse of the venomous fangs hidden on either side of its mouth!

The two venomous fangs were roughly ten centimeters long, wide at the base and tapered at the tip, exuding a menacing presence.

"Dyson, Miao Yin, you two go first and lure it out completely!"

At Mo Buwen’s command, Dyson and Huang Miaoyin immediately dashed out from the bushes, their longswords fiercely striking the snake’s head upon getting close.

Snakes have sharp senses; as soon as the Iron Bone King Snake detected the two of them, it lowered its head, using the top covered in hardened scales to directly resist their attack.

The longswords clashed against its head, sending sparks flying. The smiles on Dyson and Huang Miaoyin’s faces quickly faded, replaced with heavy expressions. Both had the same thought in their hearts: "Such tough scales!"

Their swords weren’t ordinary weapons; they were forged from refined iron and razor-sharp. Yet, as their strikes landed on the Iron Bone King Snake’s scales, all they could leave behind were faint white marks, without inflicting any substantial damage. Simultaneously, the recoil from their strikes left their hands stinging painfully.

"Hissssss!"

The Iron Bone King Snake, taking the hit, erupted into a violent rage. Its massive body twisted forcefully as it crawled out of the cave. Fully revealed, the snake was about seven to eight meters long and as thick as a water barrel—its form was closer to a python than a snake!

Once fully exposed, the Iron Bone King Snake swung its tail with fierce momentum, aiming at Dyson and Huang Miaoyin.

Having gauged the snake’s overwhelming power earlier, the duo dared not block the attack head-on; they quickly retreated.

Seeing the Iron Bone King Snake emerge entirely from the cave, Lin Miaomiao also charged out from the shadows, slashing at its tail with her sword.

As a Silver Bone Realm Martial Artist, Lin Miaomiao’s attack immediately left a gash on the Iron Bone King Snake’s tail, causing blood to spray forth.

The snake’s tail hit the ground; its long body coiled tightly, lifting its head high while its inverted triangle-shaped eyes locked onto Lin Miaomiao with deadly focus.

This was the snake’s defensive stance, clearly indicating that it recognized Lin Miaomiao as a significant threat.

"Xiao Mo! Hurry up, now!"

Upon hearing the call, Mo Buwen darted toward the cave with his movement technique at full speed.

The Iron Bone King Snake, with its cultivation reaching the Silver Bone Realm, wasn’t lacking in intelligence. Seeing Mo Buwen attempt to enter the cave, it immediately launched itself at him in a high-speed assault.

Mo Buwen felt the intense wind at his back and couldn’t resist turning his head to look. Upon seeing the snake lunging at him, his face turned pale with shock.

"Don’t be afraid, Xiao Mo! I’ll deal with it! Stick to the plan!"

Lin Miaomiao revealed her fierce determination. Her speed surged as she dashed forward, executing a flying kick that landed squarely on the Iron Bone King Snake’s head, knocking it down from mid-air.

Falling to the ground, the snake’s tail lashed out like a whip, snapping surrounding bushes into pieces.

Though reckless, Lin Miaomiao wasn’t foolish; knowing she couldn’t withstand such an attack directly, she quickly dodged. The Iron Bone King Snake didn’t stay fixated on her but resumed its chase after Mo Buwen.

"Whizz!"

In that crucial moment, an arrow shot out from behind, striking the snake precisely at its seven-inch vital spot!

"Screeeeeeech!"

The seven-inch spot was a fatal weak point for all snakes, including the Iron Bone King Snake. And it was hit by Gu Sheng’s Shattering Star Crossbow.

With the combined force of the Shattering Star Crossbow’s might and the First-level Penetration effect, the arrow pierced through the snake’s tough scales, pinning it to the ground. The agony caused the creature to shriek unbearably.

"Impressive!"

Dyson and Huang Miaoyin immediately turned to look at Gu Sheng in astonishment! They knew how impenetrable the Iron Bone King Snake’s scales were; even their swords couldn’t break through. Yet Gu Sheng’s arrow pierced straight through, proving his combat strength far surpassed theirs, leaving them overwhelmed with a sense of defeat.

"Having a talent gap is one thing," they thought bitterly. "But being outmatched in power too? It’s infuriating!"

Lin Miaomiao felt just as stunned. She knew firsthand how formidable the snake’s scales were, offering defenses far beyond that of a normal Silver Bone Realm Martial Artist. Yet this single arrow pierced through completely—an attack strong enough to kill a Silver Bone Realm Martial Artist outright!

Under the trio’s astonished gazes, Gu Sheng calmly loaded another arrow while casually reminding them: "Don’t just stand there! With its strength, it’ll break free in no time. Besides, judging by its behavior, it looks like it’s about to go berserk!"

Lin Miaomiao and the others realized then that the Iron Bone King Snake had already pulled the arrow out from its vital spot. Its eyes glimmered faintly red, and some of its scales lifted, glowing ominously black and razor-sharp.

Snakes are known for holding grudges. The Iron Bone King Snake had already marked Gu Sheng as its target when he first attacked. Now, fully enraged, its massive body twisted violently as it charged at Gu Sheng with incredible speed.

A seasoned marksman and a cunning strategist, Gu Sheng quickly used the bushes for cover, shifting his position.

Lin Miaomiao brandished her sword again, charging forward with a sharp cry: "Beast, you won’t act recklessly anymore! Taste my Blood Splitting Strike!"

Both hands gripping her sword, Lin Miaomiao gathered momentum with a swift sprint before leaping high, channeling her force entirely into the longsword.

The blade’s surface shimmered faintly red and vibrated under the infused power, emitting a light hum.

Blood Splitting Strike was a second-tier Martial Arts technique that concentrated power into the sword for explosive impact, honing impressive strength.

The Iron Bone King Snake sensed the technique’s potency and immediately turned its body, using its raised scales as shields.

"Clang! Clang! Clang!"

As the longsword fell, the snake’s blade-like scales were sliced off in large chunks.

Screeching in pain, the Iron Bone King Snake shifted its focus entirely to Lin Miaomiao, unleashing an all-out assault.

In its enraged state, the Iron Bone King Snake was terrifying. Its tail swung like an iron chain, relentlessly smashing the ground and creating deep furrows with each impact. Meanwhile, its venomous fangs snapped toward Lin Miaomiao’s position.

Even Lin Miaomiao, with her high cultivation, felt an immense pressure from the snake’s relentless attacks, forced into defensive tactics with constant close calls.

Seizing on a mistake in Lin Miaomiao’s evasive movement, the snake lunged fiercely to bite her. Left with no choice, she raised her sword to block.

Though the sword managed to hold the snake’s head at bay, she became trapped in position. The Iron Bone King Snake’s tail, with unstoppable momentum, was already whipping toward her. If it struck, Lin Miaomiao would undoubtedly sustain serious injury!

With no way to deflect the tail herself, Lin Miaomiao urgently shouted to Dyson and Huang Miaoyin: "Quick, block its tail for me!"

Their teamwork honed by countless battles, Dyson and Huang Miaoyin stepped forward without hesitation, raising their swords as makeshift shields to counter the incoming tail.

"Boom!"

With a deafening explosion, the immense force from the tail sent Dyson and Huang Miaoyin staggering back several meters before they managed to steady themselves. Both felt their blood churn violently, with traces of blood trickling from their mouths—clear signs of internal injuries.

Still, the duo succeeded in blocking the devastating strike, allowing Lin Miaomiao to let out a small breath of relief.

The snake’s relentless flurry had previously prevented Gu Sheng from finding a clear shot. Coupled with its almost impervious scales, even the Shattering Star Crossbow couldn’t deliver a killing blow unless aimed perfectly at a weak spot. So Gu Sheng had held off from acting.

Now, seeing the snake’s mouth forced open in battle with Lin Miaomiao, Gu Sheng couldn’t resist shouting: "What a chance!"