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"squeak--?!"

Time seemed to freeze for a moment.

Upon hearing the imposing roar of the tiger so close at hand, the rat's fur instantly bristled!

That is the instinctive tremor deeply ingrained in the genes of rodents when facing their feline predators! It is the soul-shaking tremor of a lower-level creature suddenly encountering the oppressive power of a top predator!

Its eyes shifted from a frenzied, bloodthirsty gaze to an utterly clear one, a clarity filled only with boundless fear and bewilderment…

It was as if I were asking myself from the depths of my soul: Who am I? Where am I? Why did I attack this "tiger"?

Its airborne body trembled violently and uncontrollably, and its pouncing motion froze and stagnated for a moment!

Chen Mochuan naturally wouldn't waste this fleeting opportunity. Ignoring the excruciating pain in his right leg, he pushed his agility to the limit, advancing instead of retreating. With a low, sliding step, he narrowly avoided the rat's claws, which were slightly sluggish due to stiffness, and crashed into the rat's arms while it was still in mid-air!

The right fist, which had been poised to strike, gathered all the power in the body and, like a cannonball, slammed solidly into the rat's unprotected, soft belly!

Tiger Demon Fist - Rock Crack!

"Bang—!"

"Snap!"

A dull, heart-stopping impact sound was accompanied by the clear cracking of bones!

The ferocious rat's eyes bulged out. Struck by this deadly blow containing a hidden force, its body was almost folded in half. It screamed in agony as it flew backward, then crashed heavily to the ground like a lump of mud with a muffled "thud."

Upon landing, its limbs convulsed violently, blood and foam continuously gushed from its mouth, and it made painful "hoarse" sounds. A section of its abdomen was visibly sunken in, indicating that its internal organs and some bones had suffered devastating damage.

But it was still struggling; the beast's vitality was terrifyingly tenacious.

Chen Mochuan did not hesitate at all, knowing the necessity of eradicating evil completely!

Dragging his injured right leg, he endured the weakness and exhaustion throughout his body, and staggered forward to the side of the ferocious rat.

The ferocious rat seemed to sense its impending death, struggling to raise its head and try to bite.

Chen Mochuan's eyes were icy cold. He kicked the rat's head to the side, then rained down punches, accurately striking the rat's head, neck, spine, and other vital points.

Only when the ferocious rat on the ground completely stopped convulsing, its body went limp, and there was no breath left from its mouth and nose, did Chen Mochuan stop punching, panting heavily.

He was covered in blood, some of it his own, but mostly from the ferocious rats.

Sweat mixed with blood slid down his forehead, blurring his vision.

The overwhelming fatigue and exhaustion brought on by the rapid decline of adrenaline almost overwhelmed him.

The spot on his back where he was struck by the rat's tail, the scratches on his left arm and calf, and his arms from overexertion were all protesting strongly.

Chen Mochuan staggered back a few steps and leaned heavily against the cold wall, barely managing to support his swaying body.

However, he did not sit down. Instead, he leaned his body against the wall, his chest heaving, his heavy breathing sounding like a broken bellows. Each breath aggravated his wounds, causing a burning pain.

The battle only lasted two or three minutes, but he felt as if all his strength had been drained, and he felt deeply exhausted from the inside out.

Fortunately, the cold, hard touch of the wall kept him conscious.

He roused himself, his wary gaze sweeping across the quiet street, over the boy who, despite keeping his distance, was still peering in his direction, over the closed steamed bun shop, and finally over the deep alleyway... There seemed to be no movement in the alley anymore.

Chen Mochuan felt a little relieved. The blood loss made him slightly dizzy, so he tore his clothes, which were already tattered in the battle, into strips and used them to bandage his wounds to stop the bleeding.

After his wound was treated, he felt better and had time to think about other things.

He had just experienced a real battle, a life-or-death struggle on the edge of death.

But he survived...

Initially, he simply wanted to stall the one-legged rat until the police arrived, at which point the crisis would be resolved.

However, things quickly deviated from the original expectations.

Real combat is completely different from the virtual battles in Tianwu Battle Network where death can be resurrected. The pressure from the ferocious rat is unprecedented, far beyond what ranked matches can match.

Every second is a matter of life and death, every injury is heart-wrenching, and every outburst drains all potential.

Every choice is like walking a tightrope; one wrong step and you're doomed.

Under such pressure, it's not about what he wants to do, but what he can do. Sometimes he doesn't even have time to think and can only rely on his body's instincts to cope.

Fortunately, he was the ultimate victor.

Feeling the pounding heartbeat of surviving the ordeal and the pervasive pain, Chen Mochuan knew that this life-or-death struggle with the legless ferocious rat was the first true whetstone on his path of martial arts.

It brings not only pain, but also an invisible tempering.

The golden light screen faithfully recorded all his gains in this battle.

[Your body has been invaded by toxins. "Spirit Devourer" automatically protects itself by absorbing the toxins and nourishing itself, thus improving its physical condition.]

[Qi and Blood Value: 4.51 → 4.52]

[During a life-or-death crisis, you entered a state of "enlightened mind," comprehending the essence of "Tiger's Fury" and gaining a deeper understanding of Tiger's Fury Fist.]

Tiger Fist: Mastery (7%) → Mastery (30%)

[You encountered a formidable opponent, and through the trials of life and death, your understanding of the principles of boxing has improved, leading to a deeper comprehension of Peiyuan Boxing; and in the fierce battle, you unleashed your potential, stimulating your qi and blood, and enhancing your physical attributes.]

[Peiyuanquan: Great Success (83%) → Great Success (88%)]

[Qi and Blood Value: 4.52 → 4.68]

[WARNING: Multiple injuries have occurred, resulting in extreme fatigue and a significant decline in various bodily functions. Please immediately cease all strenuous activities, seek medical attention as soon as possible, and ensure you receive adequate rest!]

Seeing the barrage of notifications flooding his screen, Chen Mochuan ignored the last warning and felt a surge of satisfaction. This battle was a summary of his current martial arts cultivation, and the improvement he had made was considerable.

Especially under life-or-death crisis, the special feeling when one comprehends the essence of the Tiger's Fury is that one enters a state of "wisdom," which allows one to master the "Tiger's Roar" and kill the ferocious rat.

Moreover, his mastery of Tiger Fiend Fist has greatly improved. If he weren't in such a bad state, he would have liked to practice the fist technique to consolidate his gains.

Just as Chen Mochuan was habitually reviewing the battle and trying to find his own shortcomings, he suddenly saw a figure appear at the end of the long street, approaching him at an extremely fast speed.

He was initially tense, but when he saw the other person's face clearly, he immediately relaxed, knowing that he was completely safe.