Chapter 46: Magic Camouflage: The Ogres Blocking the Path

Information appeared on the attribute panel.

It let Tang Zheng know that his sudden shout just now had startled the other party into revealing themselves.

Whoosh—

Whoosh—

A large number of birds flew out from the jungle, heading off into the distance.

Tang Zheng stared intently ahead at the jungle, which looked completely quiet, yet he still could not find the shadow of any living creature.

After exploring for such a long time,

Tang Zheng had long since figured out some of the basic conditions for triggering the "Player" ability.

That goblin tracking him must be within his field of vision!

Otherwise, information would not have appeared on the attribute panel.

The other party might be able to hide from his sight and perception, but they could not hide from the innate ability "Player."

First-tier magic "Camouflage"?

Tang Zheng’s eyes flashed; he knew this magic, which possessed the ability to lower one's presence and allow oneself to blend in with the surrounding jungle environment.

Similar to a chameleon.

Moreover, this magic belongs to the category of magic that only faith-based spellcasters can use.

According to the profession he had deduced earlier!

There were only two basic professions: Forest Priest and Druid.

Of course, professions like Forest Mage, as well as some mid-to-high-tier professions, could also use it, but he did not think that goblin could possess those professions.

A Druid?

Skilled in tracking and capable of using faith-based magic.

Although professions are only divided into three tiers—basic, mid-tier, and high-tier—even professions of the same tier have differences in strength.

For example, a Paladin, while a warrior profession, possesses various protective skills and the ability to cast faith-based magic.

In professional classification, a Paladin is still a warrior class and does not add to the spellcaster level.

The Druid is a similar case.

Of course, another possibility cannot be ruled out!

The other party possesses the "Forest Priest" profession, which is a support-oriented spellcaster class; if so, then the other party should also have a second profession skilled in tracking.

In other words, a dual-class individual!

These pieces of information flashed rapidly through Tang Zheng’s mind, and a cold glint flickered in his eyes.

Since the general location could be determined, all that remained was to force the other party out.

The "Camouflage" magic, while highly secretive in a jungle environment, prevents the caster from performing strenuous movement.

Rustle—

Rustle—

Just as Tang Zheng was about to rush out of this narrow jungle path, a violent sound suddenly erupted from the towering trees on both sides of the path's entrance.

The next moment!

Two massive ogres rushed out from the forest, blocking the entrance to the narrow path.

Seeing this scene,

Tang Zheng was stunned for a moment, then immediately sneered.

They were truly well-prepared!

These two ogres were clearly meant to block the gate; there must be a considerable number of ogres in that goblin community. If he had rushed in recklessly, once these two ogres blocked the gate in this terrain!

Even if he could kill them, he would waste the best time to retreat, and once the other ogres swarmed him, he would truly be in danger.

Bang!

Tang Zheng pushed off the ground hard with both feet, accelerating his already running motion, and rushed toward the entrance as swiftly as a cheetah.

"Rapid Slash!"

A low shout rang out.

Before the two ogres could stand firm in the gap, Tang Zheng charged first at the ogre on the left, his iron sword delivering a swift horizontal slash!

Splat!

Blood sprayed.

Powerful force poured from the blade, and the ogre on the left was cut in half at the waist. At such close range, green blood splattered all over Tang Zheng.

He twisted his head!

Tang Zheng ignored it and rushed toward the ogre on the right again.

Another quick slash!

Without the skill's enhancement, the power and speed of this sword strike dropped significantly.

The ogre on the right had a look of panic in its eyes, but compared to the ogre on the left, it had time to react and hurriedly raised the giant wooden club in its hands to block in front of itself.

Crack—

The iron sword hacked into the wooden club, splinters flew, and the thick club was cut about two-thirds of the way through by the iron sword before it stopped.

The immense force generated by Tang Zheng’s swing caused this ogre to take a step back. The strength of a max-level "Sword Saint" was a cut above that of ogres, which only had an average level of around thirteen or fourteen. Even with the racial attribute bonuses of the demi-human race, Tang Zheng’s strength still held the upper hand.

What a pity!

Tang Zheng looked at the ogre that had blocked his attack, a look of regret appearing in his eyes.

The weapon was just too poor, after all.

If he had a magic weapon... no, even a weapon forged from superior metal, the other party would not have been able to block this sword strike.

Seeing that it had blocked the terrifying attack of the human before it—an attack that had killed its companion in one blow!

The ogre on the right showed a look of confusion in its eyes, seemingly unable to understand how its companion had been killed by a single sword strike.

However, such confusion

was clearly not worth pondering for an ogre. It only knew that the human before it could not kill it; the panicked expression vanished, and a ferocious, vicious look reappeared on its face.

The arm wielding the wooden club was suppressed by the iron sword!

The ogre raised its other arm, clenched it into a fist, and smashed it violently toward Tang Zheng.

A gust of wind arrived!

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Tang Zheng merely leaned to the side and easily dodged the punch.

"Seeing a companion killed so easily, if it were a human, they would have turned and run long ago. It actually counterattacks?"

Tang Zheng stood half-sideways, looking at the giant fist that had boomed past him, and spoke mockingly.

This punch had plenty of force; if he were hit, he would definitely be injured, but if it didn't hit, it was meaningless.

Tang Zheng raised his empty left hand, aimed at the ogre's heart, and in an instant, an iron sword appeared in his left palm.

He pushed forward with force!

This iron sword easily pierced the ogre's rough, tough skin and stabbed into its heart.

Aroar!!

With a forceful twist, the ogre immediately let out a miserable, agonizing howl.

Plop!

The iron sword was pulled out.

Tang Zheng ignored the ogre that had fallen to the ground in pain, stepped past the two ogres, and walked toward the jungle ahead.

Just a few steps out, the information on the attribute panel refreshed.

"Experience gained 310"

"Experience gained 285"

"Experience value: 3215/5000"

No matter how tough their vitality was, one having its body severed and the other having its heart pierced, they did not last more than a few seconds before dying completely.

At the same time!

"Roar!!"

"Waroar!!"

"Aroar!"

"..."

Almost at the same moment he finished killing the two ogres, a series of beast-like roars suddenly erupted from the goblin tribe behind him.

Tang Zheng turned his head and glanced back; just from what he could see, there were at least five ogres rushing out from the jungle.

Clearly!

These ogres had originally intended to wait for him to enter the goblin community before coming out, but seeing that Tang Zheng not only didn't enter but was leaving instead, they could no longer hold back and rushed out.

However!

The narrow jungle path was not at all suitable for multiple massive ogres to rush out together; the group of ogres ended up crowding the narrow path, constantly letting out roars.

"Tch, too slow."

Tang Zheng held the iron sword in both hands, an indifferent look on his face, and turned back to look at the jungle before him.

Swish!

Swish!

The twin swords in Tang Zheng’s hands continuously slashed at the surrounding shrubs, grass, and tree branches, causing large-scale destruction.

Tattered green leaves and branches flew everywhere.

Although he did not know the location where that goblin was hiding, as long as he destroyed everything within his field of vision, it would be enough!

At the same time!

Hiding only about ten meters away from Tang Zheng, behind some grass next to a lush tree, that goblin was shivering.

At this moment, the color of the goblin’s entire body was the same as the surrounding grass and trees, leaving absolutely no trace of its existence.

It would die!

It would definitely die!

The whites of the goblin’s eyes were filled with terror and panic, and its whole body trembled incessantly.

(End of chapter)