Even Innate Eighth Layer experts find themselves troubled by the Shadow Leopard’s small size and incredible speed. So when everyone realized that the gray blur ambushing their teammate was a Shadow Leopard, their expressions darkened.
Ian Song locked his gaze on the dense treetop a hundred meters ahead. Right now, the Shadow Leopard was hidden there, its emerald eyes watching the group with obvious malice.
According to the Alien Beast Field Guide, the Shadow Leopard’s special ability is the Shadow Split Technique, letting it create three shadow bodies at once.
Oscar, take everyone and fall back—I’ll cover the rear!" Ian said in a low voice.
"No way. That Shadow Leopard is an A-class Beast—it's way too dangerous for you to cover the rear alone. I’m staying with you!" Oscar Liao refused Ian’s suggestion without hesitation.
"Relax, Oscar. I have my own way of handling Shadow Leopards." Suddenly, Ian’s expression changed and he shouted, "Not good, it's coming again! Oscar, get everyone out—now!"
As he shouted, Ian charged straight toward the gray blur that shot out from the treetops.
Seeing a human actually rush toward it, a trace of disdain flashed in the Shadow Leopard’s eyes.
Die!
Its sharp claws glinted with cold light as they slashed straight for Ian’s chest.
But just as it entered a ten-meter radius around Ian, an invisible, bizarre magnetic field suddenly appeared, making its body instantly twenty times heavier.
The abrupt change in gravity made it feel intensely uncomfortable, and its streamlined body could no longer maintain its speed.
Boom!
A fist suddenly appeared right in front of its face.
Screee!
The Shadow Leopard let out a piercing screech and instantly split into three shadow bodies, blocking in front of itself.
Thud, thud, thud!
Ian’s fist smashed straight through all three shadow bodies, and the Shadow Leopard used that brief moment to leap backward with all its strength.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
Finally escaping the cursed gravity field, the Shadow Leopard glanced warily at Ian, then vanished into the forest with a few rapid flickers.