Green Monster Epic

Chapter 98: Leaving for the Wilderness to Seek Opportunities

The twin swords stabbed towards Allen's armpit. Allen remained calm in the face of danger. The right hand that was holding the sword suddenly released its grip, transferring control to the left hand. Then, the right hand transformed into a palm and then a claw, and in a backhand motion, he precisely grabbed the Flower Snake's left wrist. While grabbing the opponent's wrist, his right hand quickly pulled it to the side, disrupting the Flower Snake's center of gravity and neutralizing his attack.

With his left wrist restrained, the Flower Snake twirled his right wrist, creating a sword flower. He reversed his grip on the single-handed sword and stabbed it diagonally towards Allen's right arm. Allen could either let go or be stabbed along with the Flower Snake's left wrist. In the end, Allen chose to give up.

Regaining his freedom, the Flower Snake pushed off with his thigh, retreating instead of advancing, escaping Allen's giant sword's attack range. After regaining his stance, he prepared to launch another attack.

Allen didn't expect the opponent to be so fierce right from the start, immediately putting him at a disadvantage. Now that the opponent had retreated, it finally gave him a chance to breathe. He also repositioned the giant sword in front of him, preparing for the next attack.

"I'm coming!!"

This time, it was Allen who attacked first. Just now, he had let the other party prepare, but he didn't expect that at the beginning, he almost made a fool of himself. Now, Allen, putting in his full effort, truly held nothing back when he launched his attack again. The giant sword transformed into a black sword shadow, stabbing towards the Flower Snake like a snake spitting its tongue.

The Flower Snake deployed his movements, quickly evading Allen's first sword. However, before he could regain his footing, Allen's second sword followed like a maggot clinging to a bone, forcing the Flower Snake to continue moving. Chasing and being chased, Allen swung his sword a full ten times in a few breaths, forcing the Flower Snake to flee in a sorry state, not daring to face the sword's edge directly.

However, relying solely on physical strength to swing these ten lightning-fast swords in a short period was also a bit too much for Allen. When he paused to catch his breath, the Flower Snake finally found an opportunity. He jumped up more than 2 meters high, then brought his twin swords together as one, adding the momentum of his body, and slashed downwards at Allen below.

"Hmph, I told you long ago that you shouldn't easily take to the air in a frontal battle, but you still didn't listen!!"

Allen looked up, dragging the giant sword in his hand backwards on the ground, then launched a counterattack from below with a sweeping motion. His precise eyesight allowed his giant sword to collide with the Flower Snake's twin swords descending from above, precisely in mid-air.

"Clang!!"

Sparks flew everywhere as the Flower Snake was sent flying backwards by the force of the impact. He quickly adjusted his posture in mid-air to find his balance, bringing his legs together to prepare for the moment of landing. However, Allen didn't give him a chance to exert his strength, dragging the giant sword and chasing after him, then, before the opponent's legs landed, he delivered a sword strike that, while unable to exert its full power, was enough to disrupt the opponent's balance.

"Clang!"

Once again, the weapons collided, but this time the result of the collision was very different. The Flower Snake rolled awkwardly on the ground, trying to escape Allen's attack range. Allen, taking advantage of the situation, didn't give him any quarter. He wielded the giant sword like a spear, stabbing at the stone bricks where the Flower Snake was rolling, sending pieces of flying stone in all directions.

In order to avoid Allen's attack, the Flower Snake had to continue rolling in a sorry state. However, in the end, he still failed to land well under the opponent's stab. When the hem of his clothes was accidentally stabbed, hindering his next roll, Allen's large foot descended from the sky, kicking the Flower Snake's upturned face, immediately causing the Flower Snake to see stars. Before long, a red shoe print appeared on his face.

By the time the Flower Snake regained his senses, Allen had already stopped and stood aside, looking at him with a smile and giving him sincere guidance.

"Your technique has improved, and you have your own fighting style, but you still lack common sense in combat and need to hone it."

"Alas!"

The Flower Snake felt somewhat dejected. It wasn't that Allen's kick was too heavy, but rather that his own progress still couldn't keep up with Allen's, causing him to feel frustrated. Countless confrontations with Allen always made him feel as if he was about to break through, but when that moment arrived, he vaguely sensed that something was missing. As for what exactly it was, he still hadn't figured it out.

"Chieftain, I want to go out and wander around."

Allen noticed the disappointment that the Flower Snake revealed after his defeat. Hearing him say this, he didn't think much of it and waved his hand, saying, "Alright, go out and wander around. Consider today's training complete."

"No, I mean I want to go to the wilderness and walk around!!"

The Flower Snake was still somewhat hesitant, but after hearing Allen's words, he made up his mind, raising his head and looking at Allen firmly.

"I always feel that my breakthrough is missing something. Life in the village is too comfortable. I'm afraid it will take a long time to figure out what's missing."

Allen stared at the Flower Snake, this clansman he valued. He finally had some momentum and pursuit, which was what he wanted to see. However, thinking about the dangers of the wilderness and the soul-searching loneliness, Allen was worried that the other party wouldn't be able to endure it.

"Alright, go find Camellia and have her prepare some dry food for you."

However, Allen was also ruthless. The price of pursuing strength was never cheap. People trapped in a cage could never become strong. Since the Flower Snake had chosen his own path, Allen wouldn't stop him.

"Thank you, Chieftain. What about my wife…?"

The Flower Snake looked at Allen gratefully, while also not forgetting to entrust his pregnant partner at home to him.

"Don't worry, the clan won't lack her share of food."

The Flower Snake's partner was a female Gnoll bought from the Thorns Fort, and was also the first of the clan's many pregnant females. Her belly was already more than 6 months pregnant, and the time to give birth was only more than 3 months away.

"I hope you can still make it back in time for your child's birth."

Allen knew that this trip for the Flower Snake should be a journey of putting himself in a life-or-death situation. He wouldn't turn back until he broke through.

"Yes, I believe I will be back soon."

The Flower Snake nodded heavily, then walked straight down the mountain, without even going to the east end of the village to collect dry food and equipment. He set off so cleanly and neatly. Obviously, the Flower Snake had made a great determination to abandon all external things. Perhaps only in this way could he take it to the next level and truly step towards the key threshold of becoming a strong person.

Allen watched the Flower Snake leave, feeling a myriad of emotions in his heart. When he turned around, he saw several Gnoll men lying crookedly in the shade of the square, taking the opportunity to be lazy and rest while Allen was distracted.

"All of you, get up for me! Today, all training will be doubled. No lunch until you finish!!!"

Allen was furious, almost setting the entire square on fire. He no longer had the slightest appearance of being gratified and emotional before.

Truly, the same rice feeds a hundred kinds of people. The clan produced positive elements like the Flower Snake, who had begun to make progress, but more of them were still bastards with all kinds of shortcomings such as laziness, cunning, and gluttony. The road ahead was still long!!