Rebirth in Another World: The Ultimate Legend

The strange roar of the beast was like rolling thunder, instantly plunging the entire village into a deathly silence. Lin Yu, Ouyang Kuishan, and the others stood rooted to the spot, their bodies tense, their eyes scanning their surroundings nervously, even their breathing becoming cautious, not daring to make a sound.

Lin Yu's heart pounded like a rapid drumbeat in his chest. His mind raced, considering strategies to deal with this unknown crisis. "That roar was so terrifying; the newcomer must be hostile. Everyone be careful!" he whispered to his companions, his expression so grave it seemed like it could drip water, yet his eyes shone with unwavering determination, as if he would not back down no matter what danger he faced.

Ouyang Kuishan temporarily set aside his fight with Lin Yu, as the threat posed by this unknown beast was clearly far greater, forcing him to take it seriously. "Be vigilant, all of you, don't fall into their trap!" he shouted to his men, his brows furrowed tightly, his face as gloomy as the sky before a storm, his knuckles white from gripping the broadsword, highlighting his inner tension and unease.

Just as everyone was on high alert, a gust of wind howled past, like a roaring beast, stirring up the sand and dust on the ground and forming a hazy yellow fog that made it difficult for people to open their eyes.

"Ah!" A piercing scream suddenly shattered the brief tranquility, the sound so sharp it sent chills down one's spine. A member of the Black Wolf Gang was instantly dragged into the nearby woods by a tremendous, invisible force, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye, as if swallowed completely by the darkness.

Everyone was startled, and fear spread rapidly in everyone's hearts like a plague.

"What is this thing?" someone asked, trembling, their voice filled with undisguised fear, their face turning deathly pale.

Lin Yu gripped his sword tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force, his gaze fixed on the gloomy forest like a sharp sword. "Whatever it is, everyone stay calm." Fine beads of sweat trickled down his face, but his expression remained as resolute as iron, like an unshakeable mountain.

Ouyang Kuishan gritted his teeth, his cheeks puffed out, "What are you afraid of? Let's go together and see what this monster is capable of!" With that, he took the lead and walked towards the woods, his eyes revealing a hint of almost crazy determination, as if he was going to fight to the death with this unknown fear.

Lin Yu pondered to himself. The situation was unclear at the moment. Following Ouyang Kuishan might be able to find out the truth, but he also had to be prepared to deal with any unexpected situations.

As they cautiously entered the woods, a pungent, nauseating stench of blood assaulted their nostrils. The ground was littered with messy footprints and stained with blood, a horrifying scene depicting death and fear that sent chills down their spines.

"Roar!" Another deafening roar erupted, like a howl from hell. A huge black shadow darted through the forest like a ghost, moving with lightning speed, making it impossible to discern its true form.

Finally, under the tense gazes of everyone, the monster's form gradually became clear. Its body was as massive as a small mountain, several times larger than an ordinary ox, yet far more imposing and powerful. Its sharp fangs, like rows of razor-sharp daggers, gleamed with a chilling light in the dim light. Its sharp claws seemed capable of easily tearing apart anything in the world; each swing generated a fierce gust of wind that stung the cheeks. Its body was covered in a layer of black scales as hard as iron, each scale shimmering with a cold, merciless luster, like an indestructible armor. Its eyes, like burning blood-red flames, were filled with endless bloodlust and a raging aura, appearing exceptionally ferocious; a single glance was enough to make one's soul tremble.

"Everyone be careful!" Lin Yu shouted a warning, his voice filled with barely suppressed tension.

Ouyang Kuishan charged forward like a mad lion, brandishing his broadsword and slashing fiercely at the monster. His facial muscles were contorted with extreme anger and madness, and he roared like a wild beast: "Beast, die!"

The monster, however, dodged Ouyang Kuishan's powerful attack with unimaginable agility. Immediately afterward, its enormous claws, accompanied by a whistling sound, lashed out at Ouyang Kuishan. Ouyang Kuishan instantly unleashed his Scale Armor Technique to its fullest extent, a layer of fine scales appearing on his body, radiating an eerie and mysterious light in the cold moonlight. The monster's claws rained down on him, tearing his clothes to shreds, sending strips of cloth flying through the air, but Ouyang Kuishan, relying on the powerful defense of his Scale Armor Technique, managed to withstand the attacks. Moreover, he seemed to be ignited with an even stronger fighting spirit, growing ever more courageous with each strike.

"All of you, get up here!" Ouyang Kuishan roared, his eyes bloodshot and his face contorted like a demon from hell, sending chills down everyone's spine.

His men, hearing the order, mustered their courage and attacked the monster. However, the monster's strength was beyond imagination; with a casual swipe of its claw, it sent several men flying like leaves swept away by autumn wind. Those who were knocked away screamed as they crashed into thick tree trunks with dull thuds, then coughed up blood and collapsed to the ground like broken rag dolls, instantly incapacitated.

After frantically hacking at the monster multiple times, Ouyang Kuishan heard a "crack" as his broadsword, unable to withstand the weight, broke in two. "Damn it!" he cursed angrily, throwing away the broken sword without hesitation and fighting the monster bare-handed. Each of his punches carried overwhelming power, as if he wanted to smash the monster before him into mincemeat.

Seeing this, Lin Yu didn't hesitate to join the battle. His sword flashed like lightning, piercing the monster with a cold light that swept through the air, carrying a sharp, piercing aura. Lin Feng was equally formidable; his spear moved like a dragon emerging from the sea, its momentum overwhelming, the tip shimmering with cold stars. Little Jinzhi, meanwhile, continuously fired arrows, each one shooting towards the monster like a meteor.

Enraged by the onslaught, the monster opened its gaping maw and roared, spewing out a thick plume of black smoke that instantly filled the air, severely obstructing everyone's vision.

"Be careful, the smoke is poisonous!" Lin Yu shouted anxiously, his voice muffled by the smoke.

Just as everyone was in a panic, the monster seized the opportunity and pounced on Ouyang Kuishan, slamming him heavily to the ground. Ouyang Kuishan's face immediately contorted in pain, his features twisted, but he still fought back stubbornly, desperately trying to push the monster away with his hands against its sharp claws.