Chapter 274: Tier 3 Exotic Beast, Counterattack, and Pursuit
After realizing this, Lu Sheng did not rush to begin his practice of this special Bloodline Power.
He merely cast a deep glance at the corpse of the giant lizard before leisurely walking away from the area.
"The special Bloodline Power may be the key to understanding this world, but for me, understanding this world is far from now!"
"Right now... I need to hide myself as much as possible to prevent being detected by the consciousness of the Beast Realm, while also enhancing my strength, gaining a certain level of self-preservation capability."
"After all, the Beast Realm is not like that Martial God World. In this world, there is absolutely no order; it's truly survival of the fittest."
"If I don't quickly enhance my strength, I wouldn't even need the world consciousness of the Beast Realm to act, my incarnation might die among other Exotic Beasts."
"At that time, I'll need to create another sixth-tier peak Martial God Blood Stone and start all over again!"
Lu Sheng gently spoke, then swiftly maneuvered through the jungle.
...
Lu Sheng's claws were stained with blood, and in front of Lu Sheng lay the carcass of a giant wolf, standing two meters tall, quietly lying before him.
Without a change in expression, Lu Sheng devoured the giant wolf's body, then lifted his head in satisfaction.
"One night... and I managed to hunt down three first-tier Fierce Beasts."
"It seems... the Exotic Beasts in this forest are starting to return one after another."
"This forest is becoming more and more dangerous!"
Lu Sheng spoke softly, then prepared to return to the cave he had found earlier to refine the energy from the three first-tier Exotic Beasts he hunted tonight.
"As long as I refine the energy from these three first-tier Exotic Beasts, my strength... should improve significantly."
Lu Sheng smiled slightly.
But just as Lu Sheng had left a short distance, he suddenly stopped in his tracks.
A strong sense of danger surged into Lu Sheng's mind.
Lu Sheng abruptly sensed that there was a cold gaze already locked onto him.
In that instant, Lu Sheng's Perception surged out, covering the surrounding area.
Then, Lu Sheng's heart sank slightly.
Because, unbeknownst to him, there was a giant eagle hovering above!
The eagle's body was enormous, with wings spanning four to five meters when spread, circling high above, shading the sunlight from the sky, making the shadowed area exceedingly cold.
"This eagle... third-tier!!"
Lu Sheng's heart was immediately filled with a strong sense of crisis.
"To be targeted by a third-tier Exotic Beast, this is not good news!"
A look of seriousness appeared in Lu Sheng's eyes.
Without any hesitation, Lu Sheng's figure darted out like an afterimage.
It's important to know that Lu Sheng had just entered the second tier, and while he had ingested the Energy Cores of three first-tier Exotic Beasts, he had yet to refine them.
Even if he did refine the Energy Cores, facing a third-tier Exotic Beast head-on wasn't a certainty.
Given the current situation, for Lu Sheng, the best option, was a single word.
Run!
Lu Sheng's figure rapidly traversed the forest, yet the eagle circling overhead displayed a mocking, humanoid expression.
It soared with wings spread wide, like a black lightning bolt, relentlessly pursuing Lu Sheng's figure.
Utilizing its flight advantage, with no obstructions in the forest, and its third-tier life level, Lu Sheng couldn't shake off the eagle despite exerting all his strength.
As he fled, Lu Sheng also focused his Perception on the eagle.
Looking at the eagle chasing relentlessly above the sky, a helpless expression appeared on Lu Sheng's face.
"In the end, it's still a flying creature; outpacing it in speed is not easy, so... I'll have to fight with my back against the wall!"
Lu Sheng's figure gradually came to a halt, his gaze fixed on the eagle above, a cold gleam flashing in his eyes.
Even though there was a life level gap between Lu Sheng and the third-tier eagle, relying on his seventh-tier essence, numerous combat experiences, and the martial arts crafted by himself...
There was still a chance to challenge the third-tier eagle.
As long as... the timing was right!
Lu Sheng began to quickly contemplate his battle strategy, only to discover in surprise that the eagle showed no signs of descending.
Instead, it continued circling high above, watching Lu Sheng with sharp eyes.
Seemingly waiting for something.
"Hmm? This guy..."
Lu Sheng raised an eyebrow, quickly realizing what the third-tier eagle Exotic Beast was thinking.
"It's wearing me down, trying to deliver a fatal blow when I'm exhausted?"
Lu Sheng discerned the eagle's intent, yet his expression remained extremely calm.
Rumble!!
At this moment, the eagle noticed that Lu Sheng wasn't moving. Its wings instantly stirred up a storm, with the howling wind slicing downwards towards Lu Sheng's position like sharp swords.
The powerful force could easily cut down the surrounding trees.
Clearly... the eagle was forcing Lu Sheng to seek escape.
Lu Sheng's figure flickered, a faint gleam flashing in his eyes.
"If it's about endurance, I have nothing to fear from this guy. My true form is seventh-tier, and combined with my precise control of energy, I could easily outlast this guy for several days."
"But..."
Lu Sheng glanced around.
"In this forest, I can't afford to spend more time on wearing this guy down!"
Lu Sheng felt a bit helpless.
As the massive beasts left, more exotic beasts began to return to this forest.
You could say, this forest is now fraught with dangers. If I oppose the eagle, it could easily leave because of its advantage of flight, even when facing beasts of the same level.
But as for myself... I don't have such means.
"No, I can't keep dragging this out with this guy. If it continues, I'll be the one at a disadvantage."
Lu Sheng took a deep breath; a look of determination appeared in his eyes.
"I have to reveal a flaw to draw it in."
While avoiding the eagle's fierce gale attacks, Lu Sheng pondered.
Suddenly, a gust of wind struck Lu Sheng's back.
Under this gust, a hideous gash was torn open on Lu Sheng's back, blood instantly spilled from the wound.
Perhaps the wind struck a vital point, causing Lu Sheng's body to tremble slightly, and even his breath grew feeble.
The eagle in the sky noticed and a sharp light gleamed in its eyes.
The next moment...
The eagle dove towards Lu Sheng's position.
Its claws, like sharp swords, sliced through the air straight towards Lu Sheng.
Just as the eagle's claws were about to reach Lu Sheng...
Lu Sheng suddenly turned around, and a flame enveloped in a faint green light whooshed out, engulfing the eagle's body.
However, it wasn't over; as the flames consumed the eagle, Lu Sheng's claws shot into the fire.
The sharp claws forcibly tore the eagle's body open, then the power of poison fire coursed through the claws, injected directly into the eagle's body.
"Screech!!"
The pain stimulated the eagle, causing it to let out a sharp cry.
The next moment, the eagle broke free from the flames, most of its feathers burnt by the fire's power.
Moreover, on the eagle's chest, there was a hideously grotesque wound.
At the wound, it was as if it had been corroded, emitting a foul stench.
Clearly... with the injection of poison fire, even a third-tier exotic beast struggled to withstand it.
Thus, even though the eagle still circled in the air, it was already teetering.
The eagle looked at Lu Sheng in terror, perhaps unable to understand how, with a mere second-tier rank and given the level disparity, Lu Sheng injected the power of poison fire into its body.
Such a technique was something the eagle had never seen.
Now, the power of poison fire already spread within the eagle's body, even a strong third-tier must expel the poison fire swiftly, or face life-threatening consequences.
The eagle turned to flee, but because of the poison fire, its flight became unstable.
"It's a success!"
Watching this scene, Lu Sheng's eyes showed a flicker of excitement.
"If I can consume this third-tier exotic beast, wouldn't my power swiftly increase?"
"Moreover... if I refine the eagle's bloodline power, maybe I could grow wings and gain the ability to fly."
"In that case, both hunting and survival skills would significantly improve!"
Lu Sheng spoke in his heart, rapidly dashing in the direction of the eagle.
The energy core and bloodline power of a third-tier exotic beast... are top treasures not to be missed!
Is the eagle pretending?
Under Lu Sheng's perception, the eagle lacked the ability to deceive him.
In Lu Sheng's perception, the eagle was already ravaged by the poison fire, its aura weakening.