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Due to the regulations of the training grounds, those who come to take the trial are allowed to bring back all the beasts they have killed. Lin Yao had Zhang Feng conveniently dismember the beast, and then she asked Meng Xingchen to store it in his oversized spatial pouch.
The spatial pouch Meng Xingchen was using was not the ordinary kind that came with the exam wristband. It was a high-grade pouch that isolated scents, preserved items, and minimized energy loss, among other functions. Therefore, storing the beast's meat in it was absolutely no problem.
After tidying up the battlefield and cleaning up the beast, Lin Yao had everyone conduct a post-battle summary.
Meng Xingchen said, "I feel like my reactions weren't quick enough. When I first attacked the Ironhide Bull, if I could have adjusted the direction of my ability in time, it definitely wouldn't have been able to dodge."
Zhang Feng summarized, "I wasn't precise enough with my strikes. If I had aimed for its joints right from the start, the Ironhide Bull would have had to kneel immediately."
Bai Zhenzhen added, "I don't think I had any major issues. My timing for attacks was accurate, and I escaped quickly enough. The only thing that might have been lacking is the potency of my poison."
After listening to their comments, Lin Yao couldn't help but twitch her mouth slightly. Among them, only Zhang Feng had a strong sense of combat awareness and a fair amount of self-awareness.
"First, let me address Meng Xingchen. Your idea of wanting to adjust the direction of your ability after it's been released is correct, but it's not something at your level that you can achieve. You have many issues. The reason you missed hitting the bull's eye is that your running speed isn't fast enough and your steps aren't light enough. Also, when attacking beasts, you need to target their weak points. The bull's weak points aren't just its eyes; why must you insist on attacking its eyes?"
Meng Xingchen was momentarily stunned by her direct questioning. "Huh?"
"Zhang Feng, tell him—besides the eyes, what are some common weak points for all beasts?"
"The mouth, nose, ears, and even the anus are all common weak points," Zhang Feng replied honestly.
Meng Xingchen disagreed, "Attacking the anus? Isn't that a bit too vulgar?"
"Can your ability pierce through its hide?" Lin Yao asked.
"No," Meng Xingchen admitted quietly as he looked down.
"Since you can't overpower it with strength, you should obediently look for weak points to attack; otherwise, you're being irresponsible towards your own life and your teammates'. Do you understand?"
"I understand, Boss!" he replied.
"Next, let's talk about Zhang Feng. It's not just your accuracy that's lacking; your method of applying force is also incorrect. Once we get back, find a manual and practice."
Zhang Feng nodded in agreement.
"Now let's discuss Bai Zhenzhen; your issues are actually the most serious."
Seeing Lin Yao's serious expression, Bai Zhenzhen also restrained her demeanor.
"You are a Wood-type with a mutation in poison; your methods of attack are not limited to just toxins. You can control plants, promote their growth, and use them for offensive purposes. For instance, my vines can entangle, trap, and coil around the enemy.
With the ability to promote growth, you can induce the creation of poisons. In this area where the Ironhide Cattle graze, there are indeed some poisonous plants. You can cultivate a few types of poisons that can merge and vaporize, reducing the Ironhide Cattle's combat effectiveness before the battle even begins.
For offensive capabilities, you might select some blood-sucking or parasitic exotic plant seeds as your means of attack. During the upcoming fight, hold back for now and observe how I operate."
After summarizing their strategy for this battle, Lin Yao instructed Meng Xingchen to search for the next exotic beast.
This time, Meng Xingchen chose a Level Three White-Horned Rhinoceros, which had both higher combat and defensive capabilities compared to the Ironhide Cattle.
When they found the White-Horned Rhinoceros, it was happily rolling in the mud by the riverbank.
Lin Yao let Zhang Feng take the first strike this time. The mud had a natural slowing effect; Meng Xingchen's slightly lighter speed wouldn't be much use here—Zhang Feng was more capable of both striking and withstanding attacks.
Following a similar tactic as with the Ironhide Cattle, Zhang Feng swung his weapon at the knee joint of the rhinoceros's hind leg. His aim was accurate enough, but it only managed to break the skin.
However, the force was sufficient to elicit a painful bellow from the White-Horned Rhinoceros as its knee buckled reflexively. This momentary delay was enough for Meng Xingchen and Lin Yao to act.
Lin Yao quickly scattered seeds into the mud and instantly catalyzed their growth; in an instant, green vines covered the entire riverbank. While acting, Lin Yao explained to Bai Zhenzhen, "The seeds I just scattered are from the Iron Wire Vine. This vine is thin yet strong and combines well with muddy terrain, making it difficult for ferocious beasts to escape once trapped."
This time Meng Xingchen had learned his lesson; he condensed a long and sharp golden needle and targeted the wound Zhang Feng had inflicted instead of looking for a general weak point.
With Zhang Feng and Lin Yao's assistance, Meng Xingchen struck true. The golden needle pierced deeply into the wound, causing another agonizing howl from the White-Horned Rhinoceros as it surged out of the mud with great force.
However, the riverbank covered in vines was no longer its familiar soft mud; it stumbled repeatedly over the entangling vines. Zhang Feng followed closely behind and struck at the same spot twice more.
Meng Xingchen took advantage of this opportunity to stab two more needles into the rhinoceros's wound. Now its knee was completely compromised. Blood flowed down its lower leg as its hind leg bent awkwardly, unable to straighten up at all.
Lin Yao took the opportunity to sprinkle a bit of blood-sucking exotic plant on the back leg of the rhinoceros and instantly activated it. The blood-sucking plant sensed the blood and immediately burrowed into the wound. Once it started feeding, it no longer required Lin Yao's powers to sustain it; it grew ferociously as it absorbed the blood.
In just a short while, the entire leg of the white-horned rhinoceros was covered in these exotic plants. This particular plant was known as Blood Thorn Grass; it appeared unremarkable, but once it detected blood, it would grow wildly until it drained every drop. When using this plant, one had to be cautious and control its growth; otherwise, it could easily turn against its user.
Seizing the moment while the rhinoceros was trapped, Zhang Feng and Meng Xingchen continued their assault, aiming to cripple its other back leg as well. Perhaps driven by a sense of survival, the white-horned rhinoceros, which had been struggling step by step, suddenly gathered its strength and spun around fiercely, facing the group.
The sudden movement startled them. Zhang Feng reacted quickly, swiftly retreating to the side as the rhinoceros turned. However, Meng Xingchen was not as quick; when the rhinoceros charged toward him, he merely stepped back directly. Fortunately, Lin Yao was quick on her feet and swung a vine to pull Meng Xingchen aside just in time to avoid a head-on collision with the rhinoceros.
As the rhinoceros brushed past him, Zhang Feng seized the opportunity to slash at its exposed side. His forceful strike aligned perfectly against the direction of the rhinoceros's charge, and their opposing forces resulted in a long gash across its belly. Lin Yao took advantage of this moment to urge the Blood Thorn Grass to burrow into the rhinoceros's abdomen.
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