Chapter 167 Two two-horned rhinos
I tensed as the hulking beast reared back, m its hind legs tensing as its narrow eyes focused on me.
Earth magic surged around its massive frame, the very ground trembling beneath its hooves.
My breath caught in my throat as I whipped my arms in a wide arc, unleashing a Six Directional windslash.
The winds howled as they sliced through the air, dancing around the rhino'.
The rhino acted quickly, forming an earth wall around itself.
"Again!" I hissed, calling up another Windslash.
The second Windslash tore through the air, a sharp gust of wind lashing at the earth wall and causing it to crumble.
Yet, the rhino merely grunted in defiance, its powerful legs pushing off the ground as it charged at me.
It sent the first two rocks flying at me.
I moved quickly, dodging them.
I sent a vortex at it, my sword spinning like a maelstrom.
The winds swirled, spinning around the rhino in a furious tornado. Yet, its massive body refused to budge.
Instead, it formed another earth wall rising from the ground to block the vortex.
When the wind cleared, the rhino was still standing, staring daggers at me.
We'll come on big boy. I teased, beckoning at it.
The rhino grunted and rushed at me.
With the rhino angrily charging at me, I hastily took evasive action.
As soon as it almost reached me, i activated propelling and jumped, wind encircling my feet and blasting me out of the rhino's path.
With a deafening roar, it plowed through the space I had occupied moments earlier.
You have to be a little faster than that. I teased it.
The rhino grunted angrily, huffing and puffing.
As I landed, frustration gnawed at me as I reassessed my approach to the battle.
The mighty rhino, its hulking frame seemingly impervious to my wind attacks, stood before me like an earthen juggernaut.
I had to think fast, my energy reserves dwindling with each failed assault.
"There has to be a way," I muttered under my breath. "If not brute force, then what?" I studied my opponent, the churning wheels of my mind seeking a weakness in its form
I watched the rhino, wondering how I could get it distracted enough for me to access its vulnerable parts.
I decided one last expenditure of mana wouldn't hurt, especially if it got the job done.
I sent a six directional windslash at the rhino.
As the rhino saw the attack coming, it shifted to the right and created an earthwall to protect itself.
That little movement to the right was all I needed.
I sent a vortex at its exposed side, aiming my sword so the vortex would travel beneath it and attack its underbelly as well.
The wind swirled around the rhino, a maelstrom of howling winds ripping at its earth magic.
The rhino could not see the vortex in time to protect itself from it.
As it dodged the six directional windslashes, the vortex hit its belly.
There was a loud bray as the rhino was hurtled off its feet.
It stayed suspended in the air for a split second before it was slammed back into the ground.
I rushed towards it and plunged my sword into its throat.
[1 kill, +10 mp]
As I squared off against the second rhino, my muscles tensed and my gaze hardened.
I knew the power of the beast before me, but I also knew my own power.
With a single thrust of my sword , I unleashed the Six Directional Windslash.
It sliced through the air, slashing at the rhino from multiple directions.
The rhino grunted as it staggered back, slightly disoriented.
Wanting to keep it disoriented, I pressed my attack, my arms a blur as I unleashed the Windslash again, carving the air into deadly blades.
The rhino hastily put up an earth wall but some of the slashes met it.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
It raised its head and brayed angrily. It then looked back at me.
Come on then. I teased, panting slightly.
The rhino lowered its massive head and charged, spurred on by my goading.
As the rhino got near, I formed an airwall, the barrier of wind, swirling in front of me.
The rhino's charge was halted as it slammed into the wall, but the sheer force of its attack sent cracks racing through the barrier.
Knowing I couldn't hold it for long, I focused my power, pushing the Airwall into the rhino's face. Discover exclusive content at empire
The rhino, buffeted by the swirling winds, reared back in surprise, but its brief moment of confusion was enough for me to launch my next attack.
I sent a vortex at it, the wind whirled around, dragging the rhino into it, lifting it and slamming it back down.
[1 kill, +10 mp]
As the last traces of the vortex dissipated, I sagged to the ground, my limbs trembling with exhaustion. The sweet taste of victory was tempered by my own fatigue.
I caught my breath, my heart pounding in my ears. The wind rustled the grass, carrying with it the scent of the battlefield: sweat, dust, and the acrid tang of blood.
Just then, I felt a pair of eyes on me. I slowly turned, my eyes scanning the battlefield, seeking out the unseen watcher.
It turned out to be Damon, his eyes burning with a rage so intense I could feel its heat.
He left the spot he was and marched towards me.
"Here we go". I muttered to myself.
"What are you doing here?" Damon asked angrily. "I told you to stay back".
"And I told you I can take care of myself just fine". I retorted.
"You're impossible". He replied, visibly frustrated. "I don't know what your problem is".
"I don't know what your problem is". I said, my own annoyance growing. "I'm supposed to protect you, not the other way around. How can I do my duty properly when you're telling me to stay back from dangerous fights".
Damon sighed in exasperation. "Fine, if you want to put your life at risk, suit yourself".
He turned and went back to meet his brother