Qin Hao's figure moved rapidly, constantly closing in on the Ox-Ghoul. However, the difficulty of advancing far exceeded his imagination; the closer he got to the Ox-Ghoul, the harder it became to take another step.
Moreover, as he advanced, Qin Hao also had to be careful not to be attacked again. Under the dual pressure of mental and physical strain, Qin Hao was greatly affected.
No matter how much of a genius Qin Hao was, he was still just a teenager under 19 years old. Even in his previous life, he was only in his twenties, and his life experience was far from rich. When facing difficult situations, even if he wanted to persevere in his heart, his body would still hesitate.
Especially this injury had an impact on Qin Hao. The previous frostbite, coupled with the impact of the Ox-Ghoul's punch, was something Qin Hao had never experienced. Even his continuous extreme training was more about challenging himself, and there was a certain guarantee. He knew that he had the meteor tear as a safety net; there was danger, but he wouldn't lose his life.
The situation he faced now was different. If the Ox-Ghoul attacked him one more time, he might reach his limit, or even be severely injured. In this environment, severe injury would lead to death; the Ox-Ghoul wouldn't give him any chance to recover. Even the meteor tear would find it difficult to complete recovery in an instant.
With the worries in his heart, Qin Hao's speed of advance slowed down, and his response became more cautious. When there are doubts in one's mind, even one's full strength cannot be brought to bear.
"This won't do," Qin Hao gradually realized his problem, and he also knew the problem that had always existed within him. However, some problems, even if known, cannot be solved immediately; they only change after sufficient experience.
"I'm someone who has already died once, what else is there to worry about? What else is there to be afraid of? Even if I truly face a Planetary Level opponent, I must have the courage to draw my blade. Otherwise, how can I venture into the vast starry sky? How can I bravely forge ahead in my future growth?" Qin Hao constantly thought to himself, and his entire being's spirit seemed to undergo a transformation at this moment.
"Clarifying the mind and seeing one's true nature, only now have I truly begun to cultivate my mind."
"Now, let me go crazy!"
Thinking this, Qin Hao had already begun to act, his speed becoming even faster. The fifth level of Ninefold Thunderblade was fully unleashed, and while his speed surged, Qin Hao no longer just dodged, but began to constantly attack the Ox-Ghoul.
Although each strike inflicted limited damage on the Ox-Ghoul, under the rapid attacks, the wounds on the Ox-Ghoul's body continuously increased, and blood flowed out, forming a small puddle on the ground.
"It's not over yet!" After dodging the Ox-Ghoul's swinging fist, Qin Hao directly jumped onto the Ox-Ghoul's arm, plunged his long blade into the arm, and ran rapidly, instantly cutting a ten-meter-long wound on the Ox-Ghoul's arm.
"Ah, oh!" A painful wail sounded, the Ox-Ghoul's painful and angry voice shaking the surrounding air. Its other hand quickly attacked Qin Hao, like swatting a fly, swift and powerful.
Looking at the incoming punch, Qin Hao chose not to dodge. He held his extreme shadow blade and slashed it across simultaneously. At the moment of impact, one of the Ox-Ghoul's fingers was cut off by Qin Hao. At the same time, Qin Hao's figure also rapidly fell, and after changing his posture in the air, he landed steadily on the ground.
"Pffft!" In the collision, Qin Hao also suffered damage, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood. However, Qin Hao didn't care in the slightest. The moment he landed, he vanished from his original spot.
He reappeared behind the Ox-Ghoul, his long blade directly slashing towards the Ox-Ghoul's Achilles tendon. Cutting through the skin, he directly severed the Achilles tendon by half, exposing the white tendon.
"Damn it, how is this possible? How could this brat be a match for the Ox-Ghoul?" In the observation room, Yanagawa Masami's eyes were filled with disbelief as he watched Qin Hao and the Ox-Ghoul fighting below.
"This brat absolutely cannot be allowed to live. Let the Ox-Ghoul wear this kid down." Yanagawa Masami chuckled sinisterly.
"Sir, bad news! China's military personnel have entered the alert zone. The number of people discovered has exceeded ten thousand!" Just as Yanagawa Masami was waiting for the outcome of the battle between Qin Hao and the Ox-Ghoul, a voice sounded in his ear.
"Damn it! Evacuate immediately! Don't worry about anyone else. Abandon the base, leave quickly, and activate the base self-destruct mode." After Yanagawa Masami finished speaking, he quickly left the observation room.
Qin Hao, who was fully engrossed in the battle, did not notice Yanagawa Masami's departure. Instead, he focused all his energy on the Ox-Ghoul.
As the battle progressed, Qin Hao gradually found his own rhythm. Although the battle was intense, it excited Qin Hao even more.
At this moment, Qin Hao was completely immersed in the fight, and his entire being became completely excited. Every man has a surge of passion within him, a passion for battle. Qin Hao had killed many and fought many battles over the years, but he had never truly been excited until now.
Now, he was completely excited.
The excited Qin Hao seemed to be completely unleashed. He completely forgot the pain in his body, his adrenaline surged, and his battle with the Ox-Ghoul became even more bizarre.
The blade in his hand constantly changed, sometimes heavy, sometimes light and agile. Within his blade techniques, one could even see the shadows of sword techniques, spear techniques, and other weapons. The secret manuals he had read in Hong's study for months were now constantly unleashed in Qin Hao's mind, every move and stance integrated into his attacks.
Under the intense battle, the wounds on the Ox-Ghoul's body continuously increased. Its Achilles tendon was completely severed by Qin Hao, its mobility decreased, and its body was covered in wounds, with even a wound on its throat.
However, while the Ox-Ghoul was constantly getting injured, Qin Hao's condition was not good either. Although he continuously dissipated force during collisions with the Ox-Ghoul, the powerful impact gradually pushed Qin Hao's body to its limit. Even Qin Hao's internal organs showed many cracks.
Yet, Qin Hao, now completely immersed in the battle, seemed to no longer feel the changes in his body, but was fully focused on the fight.
"Thunderclap!"
"Dreamlike Illusion!"
"Rainbow Piercing the Sun!"
With each blade strike, Qin Hao's position changed. The final strike, the long blade seemed to transform into a rainbow, erupting with ultimate power, once again cutting across the wound on the Ox-Ghoul's throat, following the wound, and severing the Ox-Ghoul's throat.
"Hoo, hoo, hoo!" The Ox-Ghoul instinctively clutched its throat, trying to breathe. Although it had suffered a fatal injury, the Ox-Ghoul did not immediately lose its life. A monster with Planetary Level strength possessed far greater vitality than imagined.
Feeling its life draining away, the Ox-Ghoul became completely enraged at this moment, rapidly swinging its fists and attacking Qin Hao.
At this point, Qin Hao and the Ox-Ghoul were in very similar situations. The Ox-Ghoul was about to lose its life, and Qin Hao had also reached his limit. That last strike had nearly consumed all of his strength.
However, facing the Ox-Ghoul's attack, Qin Hao did not sit idly by. The long blade in his hand continuously blocked the attacks. Under repeated impacts, his injuries became even more severe.
"Ah!" With a roar, Qin Hao, despite his body reaching its limit, suddenly exerted force and charged at the Ox-Ghoul again. Ignoring all of the Ox-Ghoul's attacks, he leaped up again, and his blade once again cut across the Ox-Ghoul's throat.
The Ox-Ghoul fell to the ground in response, and Qin Hao also landed. Immediately, a wave of exhaustion swept over his body. He even felt his life force draining away.
"This time I've gone too far!" Physical and mental exhaustion struck him simultaneously. However, just as Qin Hao felt his life force draining, a warm current rapidly erupted from his heart, quickly sweeping through Qin Hao's entire body.