Chapter 76: Hidden Strength

  To be honest, Old Liu really couldn't believe his eyes, and Raul actually used only the power of his physical body to kill that swamp poison dragon. Moreover, he did it so thoroughly, from head to toe, with just one punch! This completely overturned his long-held understanding of pure strength, overturning all his usual perceptions.

  "Why is that? It's just a burst of power, attacking with the force of an instant explosion. This is completely a rough behavior, and in front of ability users, it can't even get on stage! But why is that? Take the force that Raul just used as an example, if I were to do it, I should also be able to do it. But I absolutely cannot knock out this giant monster with one punch. How did he do it...

  Lao Liu was at a loss for words, staring blankly at Raul who walked over like a demon god, and finally felt a sense of 'learning is boundless', feeling ashamed and inferior for the first time, and said sincerely: "Raul big brother, please forgive my ignorance. Teach me your combat methods, I really want to learn. Please!"

  Raul was very satisfied with Old Liu's attitude at this time, patted his shoulder and said happily: "Great, great! This is what a beastman warrior should look like! You are a good seedling, with an enviable body and strength that makes other beastmen jealous. And that's not all, to be honest, your potential is huge, it hasn't been fully developed at all! From the moment I saw you for the first time, I knew you were born to be a brave warrior of the beastman!"

  "...". Old Liu's face twitched slightly, acknowledging Raul's flattery. But unexpectedly, Raul became more and more excited, like he had drunk ten cans of Red Bull, and exclaimed: "Practice well, what do you want to learn? I'll teach you everything! With your talent and ability, you will definitely become the strongest warrior in our beast tribe in the future! The future of our beastmen depends on young people like you!"

  "I'm doomed! What's wrong with you guys, why do you have such high hopes for me? I just want to learn a bit more, so that I can survive and live a good life in the future." Old Liu felt like his goose was cooked, and while he was thinking about it with a headache, he still had to put on a show, saying hypocritically: "I alone can't do anything, glory belongs to every beastman!"

  "Great! Great! Great!" Seeing Old Liu say that, Raul became even more excited, and excitedly patted Old Liu's shoulder, saying in a slightly agitated tone: "I didn't misjudge you! I really didn't misjudge you!"

  It can be said that Raul's behavior at this moment is indeed a bit reckless, but it can't be blamed entirely on him. The beastman tribe has lived in Gaya for thousands of years, not only being excluded from all aspects, but also facing various pursuits and killings at any time, how hard life is. Every step, they have to be careful, almost as if they are walking on thin ice.

  Since 200 years ago, the beastman tribe was betrayed by Badak, and the most promising young generation of beastmen were killed by the high-ranking demon beasts before they could even develop. At that time, only a few people like Laul managed to escape with their lives. Seeing his trusted brother betray him and his companions brutally slaughtered, they harbored an unrelenting hatred for the high-ranking demon beasts and the Baidi Water Demon in their hearts, just like the Yellow River bursting its banks. Especially Laul, who almost every moment recalled that tragic event, wishing he could devour their flesh and blood and perish together with them!

  This time the beastmen came in full force, all-in-one gamble. Rour naturally understood the danger involved. If one step went wrong, it could affect all subsequent links. If he wasn't careful, the entire Beastman Alliance might be destroyed. He didn't know if he could survive this war or if this adventure would succeed. If something unexpected happened, he would have to take the lead, block the way behind the troops, and buy time for the main force to escape. That was just his personality!

  But he didn't want to disappoint Giroro and the other beastmen elders who had high expectations of him. So, he endured his emotions with all his might, not daring to recall those past scenes. Until he saw Old Liu, also a "Super Ability" user, and got a new idea. He thought that if he were to die unexpectedly, Old Liu would have the potential to take his place. Therefore, he was eager to cultivate Old Liu as his successor, even teaching him all the battle experience he had gained over the years. Because among so many beastmen, only this young man and himself were of the same type, both being "Super Ability" users who could condense the soul of the angry beast, making them the most suitable for practicing that ancient divine technique!

  Lao Liu naturally didn't know what Lao Er was thinking, and he didn't bother to find out. He just asked the doubts in his mind: "Lao Er, I want to know, what technique did you use for that punch you threw earlier? Why did it have such enormous power?"

  Raul smiled and said, "I've told you before, our Super Ability clan's beastmen are primarily based on strength. Only by relying on that unyielding and fearless spirit can we unleash the infinite power within ourselves and display earth-shattering might. As for things like rage beasts and auras, although they're powerful when used, they're just auxiliary methods. Moreover, against those small fries, there's no need to go through so much trouble; just one punch will do the trick and kill them off. That's the most efficient way. You must understand this."

  Raoul's expression gradually turned serious, and he continued: "When we were still beasts, we already knew that to effectively kill the enemy in battle, to achieve the fastest and most efficient way, we must find his weakness. Then, with a fierce blow, before the opponent has time to react, strike it down with one hit. But when we gradually gave up our previous way of fighting and jumped towards a higher level, how can we maintain that kind of swiftness? How can we maximize damage?"

  "That year, I sealed my own abilities and strength to temper my body and will. With pure physical strength, I fought against the magical beasts in the Gaya, day and night, countless times narrowly escaping death. But it also allowed me to discover the secrets of the strong and weak points of striking force!" Raul flipped over his palm, asking Old Liu who was listening with a confused expression: "Liu, do you think that when our strength is released in a strike, will it be weakened?"

  "That's natural, according to the law of conservation of energy..." Just as Old Liu was about to launch into a lengthy explanation, he suddenly came to his senses and stopped himself, switching to a way of speaking that Rourou could understand. "It will," he said definitely.

  "So, if we burst out with all our might and reach the strongest point to grab the enemy's weakness and attack, won't we get the strongest effect?" Raul continued to ask.

  "In theory, yes. However, if you simply rely on brute force to strike, the destructive power can only act on the surface of the object being struck, and the effect is not very great, unless the force you exert far exceeds the opponent's defensive capabilities. But in this case, if the force is too weak, even if it hits a vital spot, it won't have much effect. On the other hand, if the force is too strong and exceeds the object's tolerance, it can penetrate or even shatter it. In any case, it will leave obvious signs of damage on the opponent's body. Take that punch you threw at Laolong, for example - clearly, it didn't reach the level of pulverizing it to dust. From the surface, there wasn't even a hint of injury. And yet, somehow, you managed to take it down with just one punch, and even killed it on the spot... I really can't understand how that's possible." Old Liu expressed his confusion, which had been plaguing him and making it hard for him to comprehend.

  "Don't think too much. The principle is actually very simple. As long as you mix the strength that can only be applied to the surface of the enemy's body into a spiral shape, and pour all your brewed strength into their body at the moment of contact, that's it. This way of striking not only reduces the unnecessary loss of power but also brings out the destructive power of the internal force to its extreme. Almost destroying the enemy's internal organs, instantly cutting off their vitality!" Raul smiled slyly and gave his answer.

  "What's this? Does the other world have this too?" Old Liu was startled, and a term suddenly popped into his mind. After a while, he seemed to come back to himself and said with a hint of surprise: "So that's it! I didn't think of this at all, how stupid! All those times before were wasted!"

  “……” Raul didn't know what Old Liu was talking about, and after a moment of depression, he patted Old Liu's shoulder and said: "The reason why our beastmen can't develop is not because we're stupid, nor is it because we're barbaric. It's because we don't have a stable environment. Think about it, if even our lives are uncertain, how can we produce our own heritage like humans do, passing it down from generation to generation, benefiting future generations? The things I'm teaching you now are all the experiences I've summarized from countless battles. They're also the most precious knowledge of my life! Unfortunately, among so many beastmen warriors, none of them are suitable for learning this. Only you and I are the most alike, closest, and have the greatest possibility of inheriting my will and beliefs. So, these things, I must teach you!"

  Lao Liu's heart was slightly moved, and he opened his mouth to say something, but saw Laul wave his hand and interrupt: "Talking too much is not as good as doing too much. We beastmen don't need human-like hypocritical politeness, we only need a strong unyielding conviction, an unbeatable heart, that's enough. You're a good seedling, learn well. When you've mastered these, I'll teach you other things. At that time, don't get too excited."

  Actually, I'm just here to stir-fry. Feeling like he's been forced into another awkward situation, Old Liu rubbed his head in frustration, his spiritual energy faintly stirring as he sensed the approach of several powerful beings, his expression changing as he said: "Lao Er Ge, it seems we have trouble."

  "It's those Water Worms. Hmph, it seems that their defensive stronghold at the estuary has been dismantled by the Sea Clan and they're now fleeing for their lives." Raul didn't even need to look, just thinking about it made him know what had happened, and he couldn't help but sneer: "I didn't think these Water Worms with eyes on top of their heads would have such a miserable time, heh heh, I won't let them escape so easily."

  "What? What are you going to do?" Old Liu looked at Raul in surprise, not knowing what this guy, who had a deep grudge against the Water Witch, was going to do next.

  "Watch this, something interesting is going to happen." Raul smiled and suddenly jumped onto the corpse of the Sea King Beast that Old Liu had brutally killed. He took out an object from his pouch and pressed it into the bloody wound, then dove back down to the bottom of the water and found the corpse of the Swamp Poison Dragon. He repeated the same action, inserting a seed-like object into its body. Afterwards, he quickly swam over to Old Liu, who was still in a daze, and called out: "What are you spacing out for? Follow me, we need to hide first."

  "Book ID: 1701710, Book Name: 'Wolf of Heaven'"