Chapter 114: Section 115: The Terrifying Attack of the Mysterious Monster


    “Sir, this is the newly crafted Crocodile Boa leather armor,” Cang Xu reported to Zhenjin at night, bringing a whole set of sturdy armor.


    The leather armor, made from the hide of a Crocodile Head Hammer Tail Boa, was roughly crafted, yet because it was made from Silver Level material, its defensive power far exceeded the ordinary leather armor Zhenjin wore.


    It even outperformed thin iron plate armor and chain mail.


    Zhenjin, deeply interested, tried on the armor while speaking, “Tell me, what did you learn from dissecting this Crocodile Head Hammer Tail Boa? What are its weaknesses, and what are its strengths? There are three more Silver Magical Beasts like this near the camp; how should we deal with them?”


    Cang Xu then reported, “Speaking of weaknesses, the most significant weakness is its poor hearing.”


    “Most snakes have no external or middle ear, only an inner ear. They lack a tympanic membrane, a tympanic cavity, and eustachian tubes, having only a columella ear bone. Thus, snakes can’t hear sounds carried through the air. However, because the inner end of the columella bone connects with the oval window of the inner ear, and the outer end connects with the quadrates, snakes are extremely sensitive to ground vibrations. That’s why when we walk, tapping the ground and the underbrush with a stick can scare away ordinary snakes; that’s the principle.”


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    “Snakes have naturally poor hearing, and the Crocodile Head Hammer Tail Boa’s hearing is even worse. Autopsy findings suggest that its auditory structure is more aligned with that of a crocodile.”


    “Crocodiles don’t even have ears; they use a small bone that supports the tongue to feel vibrations.”


    “However, the Crocodile Head Hammer Tail Boa has a crocodile’s head, so its visual capability far exceeds that of snakes, particularly excelling at stalking from beneath the water to spot what’s above the surface. Its eyes have nictitating membranes, which are natural diving goggles – something land-based snakes practically lack. Its throat also contains a valve that can block the airways. Thus, the Crocodile Head Hammer Tail Boa can open its mouth wide underwater without worrying about water pouring into its airways.”


    “From this, one can infer that this Silver Magical Beast’s combat ability underwater is also notable.”


    “Apart from its terrifying biting force, the Crocodile Head Hammer Tail Boa’s most potent weapon is its coiling. The pressure generated from constriction is immensely powerful. Sir, you must have seen the deformations on Zong Ge’s steel armor; those were caused by the Crocodile Head Hammer Tail Boa.”


    “And the third weapon is the Crocodile Head Hammer Tail Boa’s tail hammer. Its tail bone density is exceptionally high, and when lashed out, it can easily shatter rocks and snap trees. Even iron gates can’t withstand a few blows from such a tail hammer.”


    “It is not snake scales that envelope the Crocodile Head Hammer Tail Boa’s body, but rather a thicker layer of crocodile skin. This allows most crossbow arrows to bounce off ineffectively, with only iron-headed bolts fired from a waist-drawn crossbow capable of causing injury.”


    Upon hearing this, Zhenjin inquired, “And how does it compare to the Gun Scorpion leader?”


    After contemplating briefly, Cang Xu immediately replied, “The scorpion shell is tougher than crocodile skin, and even the iron-headed bolts of a waist-drawn crossbow would likely fail to penetrate a Silver Level scorpion shell.”


    Zhenjin nodded. By this time, he had fully donned the entire set of leather armor and put on the helmet that came with it.


    His first impression was that it was heavy.


    The second realization was that his movements were restricted, making it inconvenient to act.


    After all, the person who made this leather armor was neither a specialist in crafting armor nor in making clothing.


    However, compared to the previous leather armor, the increase in defense was far more than just a notch.


    For ordinary people, wearing this leather armor would be more beneficial than not. But for Zhenjin, the crocodile leather armor became a burden.


    Although he was not in a position to say this, for now, he could only reluctantly praise it, “It’s a fine set of leather armor.”


    Cang Xu said, “I must remind you, sir, that the defensive power of this leather armor will continue to diminish over time. We processed it too roughly.”


    The hide from the Crocodile Head Hammer Tail Boa was, of course, Magic Material.


    But because low-level Magic and Fighting Energy were prohibited here, the leather armor on Zhenjin was merely cut and sewn using its material properties, without truly being processed on a deeper level.


    Given time, the fate of this leather armor would be the same as the Spider Blade Zhenjin had assembled before.


    Noticing Zhenjin’s slight nod, Cang Xu added, “Another point to remind you, sir – be wary of Zong Ge.”


    “The fact that he was able to kill this Crocodile Head Hammer Tail Boa single-handedly proves Zong Ge’s strength.”


    “Your current gear is far inferior to that of Zong Ge. Zong Ge’s steel armor is superior to yours, and his bone hammer poses a significant threat, one that even the Monkey-tailed Brown Bear could not withstand. Then there are his pair of short spears that he has yet to use, but from their appearance alone, they are surely no ordinary weapons.”


    “From my years of experience, Zong Ge is not the type to be content with being second best. Even though he agreed to the exchange system today, it doesn’t mean that it represents his submission or compliance.”


    “Sir, please be cautious of this man. If he challenges you in public, it will be a significant problem. The Beastman bloodline gives him an advantage on the island.”


    “Thank you for the warning; I understand,” Zhenjin dismissed Cang Xu.


    Wearing the Crocodile Boa leather armor would result in poor quality rest, and despite the armor being cumbersome to put on and take off, Zhenjin removed it once more.


    He lay on his bed to rest for several hours and, when night fell, he dressed in the Crocodile Boa leather armor again, despite the inconvenience.


    After preparing all his gear, he left the camp once more.


    The guards were already familiar with Zhenjin’s night patrols.


    Arriving at an uninhabited corner of the Dark Forest, Zhenjin once again removed all his gear and transformed into a Black Iron Bat Monkey.


    As the Bat Monkey Zhenjin traversed through the forest, he was agile and unrestrained. He leaped between branches, glided with his wings, and sometimes stopped to stand atop a tree canopy, delicately sniffing the night breeze.


    His nose had become that of a Blue Dog Fox Wolf.


    In the training over the past few days, he had accidentally discovered the remarkable utility of the wolf’s nose.


    That was the ability to detect nearby herds through their scent.


    This was also why the Blue Dog Fox Wolf could lead the Demon Beast Army with precision through the vast forest and accurately locate herds, subjecting and subjugating them.


    But this time, Zhenjin was not out to find a herd; he was on the hunt for that Silver Bat Monkey leader.


    During the day, by relying on the strength of the crowd, Zhenjin had routed the entire Bat Monkey group, and most of the Bat Monkeys had become a reserve of food.


    The Silver Magic Beast was injured and fled in a panic.


    While Zhenjin was clearing the battlefield, he deliberately picked up the arrows stained with the blood of the Silver Magic Beast and firmly memorized its scent.


    The scent could linger for a while, and for Zhenjin, with his wolf-dog nose, it was an extremely obvious clue.


    But now, the location of the Silver Magical Beast leader was well beyond the range of ultrasonic detection.


    “Ultrasonic detection has a wide and accurate range, but for tracking, it’s still all about the scent,” Zhenjin summarized his experience in practice.


    “Found it!” Not long after, Zhenjin spotted the target on the canvas painted by the ultrasound.


    The Silver Magical Beast was injured and had escaped, but it was still nearby, not far away.


    It had once again gathered some bat monkeys behind it—Black Iron, Bronze, and more were ordinary beasts.


    The appeal of a Silver Level was exceptional. Just as people desired to ingratiate themselves with and cling to powerhouses like Zhenjin and Zong Ge, bat monkeys had the same instinct.


    Without any hesitation, Zhenjin charged towards the Silver Magical Beast.


    At that moment, he canceled the mutation of his wolf nose, making him appear to be a stray Black Iron Bat Monkey.


    The effect of doing this was that when Zhenjin flew into the warning perimeter of the Silver Magical Beast, the creature still stayed put, not moving.


    When Zhenjin was about two to three hundred meters away from it, the Silver Magical Beast let out a shrill scream, spread its bat wings, stood erect, and made itself appear more majestic.


    Zhenjin then hunched down and bowed his head, displaying a submissive posture.


    The Silver Magical Beast felt greatly satisfied; it had long noticed the bat monkey, Zhenjin, and had stayed there specifically to subdue Zhenjin.


    Pretending to be subdued, Zhenjin folded his bat wings and hopped even closer to the Silver Magical Beast.


    The Silver Magical Beast wasn’t alert at all, as it had gathered bat monkeys like this numerous times over the past dozen hours. Otherwise, where did all these bat monkeys by its side come from?


    It was only when Zhenjin climbed onto the branch at the foot of the Silver Magical Beast that the Magic Beast started to feel a bit puzzled—this newly subdued underling seemed overly enthusiastic about him.


    But in the next moment, a red glow emerged, and the head of the bat monkey, Zhenjin, transformed into a crocodile’s head.


    Zhenjin opened his large mouth and clamped down on the head of the Silver Magical Beast!


    When the leader of the Silver Magical Beast was attacked, it instinctively scratched at Zhenjin.


    The body of the Black Iron Bat Monkey could not withstand the mighty claws of the Silver Magical Beast, but Zhenjin had anticipated this and formed a layer of scorpion shell over his chest.


    The leader of the bat monkeys scratched at the scorpion shell, nearly breaking off its claw tips.


    The leader of the Silver Magical Beast realized in an instant how formidable Zhenjin was. Its bat wings beat ferociously behind it, and it breathed heavily, attempting to open its mouth to unleash a sonic wave.


    Under the stimulus of death, the bat monkey leader unleashed an unprecedented sonic wave.


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    The hearing of the Crocodile Head Hammer Tail Boa was very poor.


    Then Zhenjin’s arms mutated as well, transforming into thick and sturdy bear arms. The front ends of the bear arms, with two four-fingered paws similar to a gorilla’s, grabbed the root of the Silver Magical Beast’s wings.


    The next moment, the bear arms pulled forcefully.


    With a tearing sound, the pair of bat wings of the Silver Magical Beast was brutally ripped off by Zhenjin!


    Blood spurted, and the Silver Magical Beast let out a piercing, mournful scream, the sonic attack abruptly ceased.


    Without the interference of the sonic wave, Zhenjin bit down hard again. The crocodile head unleashed a terrifying biting force, and with a crunch, it directly crushed the head of the bat monkey leader.


    The Silver Magical Beast died on the spot!


    The surrounding bat monkeys screeched, fleeing in extreme terror.


    Everything had happened too quickly.


    Just as the Silver Magical Beast had realized something was wrong, Zhenjin had already mutated several times, firmly seizing the victory.


    The leader of the bat monkeys struggled and resisted only briefly before being killed by Zhenjin’s long-premeditated attack.


    To the other bat monkeys, it looked like one of their kind had suddenly turned into a monster with a crocodile’s head, a pair of bear arms, and a chest covered in a scorpion shell!


    The monster was terrifying and ferocious; the sonic attack of the bat monkey leader had almost no killing power. The mighty leader struggled frantically but could not escape the fate of death.


    ps: I have revised the typos in chapters 1-114, enhanced the temperature detail of the dense smoke in chapter 101, and corrected the bug of loss in different media during ultrasonic detection in chapter 102.


    While correcting the typos, I realized that the quality of the writing this past week has slightly decreased compared to previous texts. Since the launch, a schedule of two updates per day has made the progress of my daily study plan very slow. The ambition for this book is to reach for the moon, and if I blindly increase updates due to the pressure of pennies, I would be the first to despise myself.


    After much reflection, starting tomorrow, the update schedule will be adjusted to one update per day, at noon. The duration of the new update plan is to be determined—when I feel that the quality is assured, and I can manage two updates, I will accelerate again.


    Everything will be predicated on quality.


    I want to write a good novel that meets my own standards.