Most of the time, Hua Tianxiong used the fourth form of the Overlord Saber Technique, "Overlord Sweep." This allowed him to easily slay Second-tier Early demonic beasts with over three thousand cattle-power of defense without consuming too much spiritual energy. However, against Second-tier Advanced demonic beasts with over eight thousand cattle-power of defense, Hua Tianxiong needed to employ the fifth form, "Overlord Thrust." This enabled him to strike down these creatures even while they were at their peak.
But when a Tier 3 Low-Grade Demonic Beast appeared, the situation changed. These creatures possessed over ten thousand cattle-power of defense and an attack power exceeding twelve thousand. Even by relying on the sixth form, "Overlord Whirl," which he had just practiced to the Minor Accomplishment stage, Hua Tianxiong could barely pierce their defenses. When engaging them, he would quickly fall onto the defensive. Only by utilizing the third level of the Piercing Cloud Archery could he heavily wound these Tier 3 beasts. As for killing one alone, it was impossible; after several bouts with already wounded Tier 3 beasts, Hua Tianxiong would invariably sustain significant injuries. Fortunately, he had refined many Lesser Recovery Pills, allowing him to recover quickly. Most importantly, the Iron Stone Guards team had almost no ability to resist Tier 3 Low-Grade Demonic Beasts; after all, such a beast was essentially equivalent to a human Intermediate Grand Martial Master.…
Chapter 138