Chapter 305: Watch out for the tail

But just as the point of contact was less than half a meter from the target, the opponent seemed to have sensed it long ago and suddenly reacted; it nimbly turned its body to dodge the strike, and at the same time, swung its tail to launch a counterattack. Fortunately, Lin Xuan had already noticed this, and at the critical moment, he used his advantage in speed to quickly circle behind the Four-Horned Beast to launch an assault, the long staff in his hand sweeping across like the dawn of daybreak...

"Watch out for the tail!" Seeing this, Xiao Qing hurriedly reminded the two to be careful. Even so, she did not sit idly by, but instead leaped onto a nearby high rock, taking the opportunity to find the best attack route. Immediately after, this female warrior descended from the air like an eagle spreading its wings, her short blade accurately piercing into the exposed skin of the monster. Suddenly, a spurt of fresh red blood gushed out, staining the already dim ground nearby.

"Roar!" After being attacked, the Four-Horned Beast let out a low, pained growl. It struggled hard, trying to shake off the heavy pressure Xiao Qing had applied to its body, but this instead created more space for the other two to exploit.

Taking advantage of this gap, Lin Xuan approached the target again and used all his strength to slash continuously at its other flank, each strike carrying the momentum of Fenglei. Although these wounds were not immediately fatal, they at least made the opponent feel obvious pain, and its movements began to become somewhat sluggish.

Just as the three thought the situation was about to be brought under control, an unexpected situation occurred—the Four-Horned Beast, which had seemed exhausted, suddenly erupted with unprecedented combat power! It was seen slamming its front hooves into the ground, subsequently releasing circles of intense seismic waves that spread in all directions... Everyone suddenly felt unsteady on their feet, and everything, including nearby trees, was swept into this sudden turmoil.

"Damn it, this guy is even harder to deal with than imagined!" Lin Xuan gritted his teeth, struggling to maintain his balance while secretly lamenting in his heart.

At this critical juncture, a powerful storm suddenly subsided. Looking closely, it turned out that Wang Zhenqiu had stepped forward in time, stabilizing the situation with his superior physique. At this moment, he had already plunged his long spear deep into the mud and used the reaction force to stand up again.

"What do we do now? We can't just give up like this," he asked loudly, a light of defiance flashing in his eyes.

Hearing this, Xiao Qing shook her head slightly to show her disagreement: "Of course not, we still have a chance to turn the tables."

Then she pointed to a narrow but passable small cave not far away, "That place might be a breakthrough."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xuan quickly understood his friend's meaning. The three exchanged a look and immediately moved in that direction.

Not long after entering the cave entrance, they indeed discovered a scent different from the outside world—it was filled with a certain peculiar fragrance, and they could clearly feel their physical strength gradually recovering. Just as everyone was immersed in the brief peace, they suddenly heard heavy footsteps approaching from afar.

Had the monster chased them here? The three looked at each other, their moods becoming tense once again.

"We need to come up with a countermeasure as soon as possible," Xiao Qing said in a low voice.

At this time, Wang Zhenqiu suggested: "I remember I still have a few Explosive Talismans in my backpack. Should we try to see if we can blow it back?"

"That works, it's all we can do for now. You set the trap, I'll be responsible for luring it in. Lin Xuan, you need to find the right moment to ambush it from behind."

"Mm, understood."

With the plan set, the group immediately divided the work. Wang Zhenqiu took out all the talismans he was carrying and began to busy himself setting them up; while Lin Xuan quietly explored forward along the edge of the passage, looking for the most suitable position to hide his figure...

As the footsteps grew louder, the atmosphere inside the cave reached a climax, everyone holding their breath and staring, waiting for that decisive moment to arrive...

In the cave, the firelight reflected the massive form of the Four-Horned Beast, its skin possessing a rock-like texture, and ominous red light flashing in its eyes. Wang Zhenqiu gripped the Long Sword in his hand; this was a divine weapon passed down from his ancestors, and whenever he faced a powerful enemy, it could always erupt with combat power beyond that of an ordinary person; Lin Xuan held a magic staff with a blue gemstone embedded in it, emitting a faint glow in the darkness; and Xiao Qing stood quietly behind the two, seemingly chanting a spell in preparation to unleash a powerful magical attack.

"Be careful, this monster looks very difficult to deal with," Wang Zhenqiu said in a low voice, while focusing his attention entirely on the Four-Horned Beast, waiting for the best time to attack.

"Indeed..." Lin Xuan nodded in agreement, "But we cannot retreat. Remember, keep your distance, don't let it get close."

Just as the two were talking, Xiao Qing suddenly opened her eyes: "It's coming!" No sooner had she spoken than the previously quiet Four-Horned Beast lunged over, its speed shockingly fast.

Almost instantly, the three took action. Wang Zhenqiu struck first, wielding his Long Sword to meet the Four-Horned Beast's first wave of attacks. The sound of metal clashing echoed throughout the cave, each exchange sparking with dazzling light. Lin Xuan used the blue gemstone on his staff to fire several ice spikes at the opponent's eyes, attempting to interfere with its vision. "Give me some time!" Lin Xuan shouted.

Seeing this, Xiao Qing, who had been charging up, knew the opportunity had arrived and quickly unleashed the Flame Storm she had prepared for a long time. "Burn!" she shouted loudly. In an instant, the temperature inside the entire cave soared, the intense pillar of fire seemingly wanting to swallow everything, aimed directly at the Four-Horned Beast.

But the Four-Horned Beast was far stronger and smarter than imagined. After sensing the powerful threat of the Flame Storm, it did not choose to take it head-on, but instead retreated a few steps at an astonishing speed, dodging the most lethal part. Even so, the edges of its fur were slightly scorched. Anger made the beast even more manic, its low growl deafening.

Seeing that her carefully prepared skill had only achieved limited results, Xiao Qing frowned, looking very dissatisfied. "What now? Our attacks don't seem to have much effect..."

Lin Xuan pondered for a moment, then said: "We can't give up, we must find its weakness." Then he turned to look at Wang Zhenqiu and asked: "Brother, what do you think?"

"You're right, let's keep trying different methods." Although sweat had soaked his back, Wang Zhenqiu still maintained high morale, "Let's try to concentrate our firepower on its heart together and see if it works!"

Just like that, in the time that followed, the three cooperated with increasing tacit understanding: when one side launched an offensive, the other would quickly fill the gap to prevent the enemy from counterattacking; at the same time, they would adjust their strategy through brief and efficient communication.