I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities-Chapter 166: Mu Guangcheng

Bang!

The long bow struck fiercely upon the head of the desert wolf.

This robust and ferocious wild wolf instantly flew backward like a kite with its string cut.

The sound of its skull shattering was distinctly audible!

It landed heavily dozens of steps away, its head caved in halfway, blood pouring from its mouth, nose, eyes, and ears.

It was already dead.

The next moment, Zhang Yuan swung the iron-clad bow again, striking another desert wolf that lunged forward.

This longbow was entirely forged from thousand-forged refined iron, including its string, all incredibly resilient, reaching the peak of mortal soldiers in grade.

Although shooting arrows was its primary function, it could still be used as a melee weapon.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

A succession of crashing sounds echoed, and one desert wolf after another was sent flying.

Either dead or severely injured!

At this moment, a cunning desert wolf stealthily crept up behind Zhang Yuan.

Taking advantage of Zhang Yuan dealing with its companions, it quickly approached, then stood up on its hind legs, placing its forepaws on Zhang Yuan’s shoulders.

This was a common tactic used by wild wolves against humans.

As soon as Zhang Yuan felt something unusual and turned to check, it would bite his throat with lightning speed!

However, just as the desert wolf’s paws rested on him, Zhang Yuan’s shoulders suddenly shook, unleashing a burst of formidable power.

Crack!

The wild wolf’s foreleg bones were forcibly snapped!

In fact, its sneaky behavior did not escape Zhang Yuan’s perception at all.

Zhang Yuan deliberately allowed the ambush, using it to test the "Zhen" technique in "Iron Cloth Shirt."

Although "Iron Cloth Shirt" primarily focused on defense as a horizontal training skill, it included some close combat techniques.

They are known as Beng, Zhen, Diao, Shuai - each with unique applications.

Zhang Yuan had worked hard on "Iron Cloth Shirt," almost reaching a level of great success.

But the four techniques had never been used in actual combat.

Faced with these wild wolves today, he was utterly intrigued, using the opportunity for practice.

Zhang Yuan wasn’t worried about failing.

Because these wild wolves’ combat abilities were no match for his Tier One Light Force strength!

Howl!

One desert wolf after another attacked, only to be repelled, knocked flying, kicked away, flung aside...

None could withstand even one of Zhang Yuan’s seemingly casual moves!

In the short period it takes to drink half a cup of tea, the majority of the dozen attacking desert wolves had perished or were severely wounded.

The remaining few were terrified to the core.

Their eyes revealed intense fear as they retreated repeatedly, scattering in panic.

They completely ignored the Wolf King’s howls!

Zhang Yuan did not pursue them.

He whistled softly, calling his steed over.

Then he fetched his arrows, once more drawing his bowstring taut.

This time, Zhang Yuan aimed at the most conspicuous presence in the wolf pack.

The Wolf King!

The Wolf King was easily identified; it stood out prominently among the pack, differing no matter in size or fur color from ordinary wild wolves.

Most importantly, this creature had been issuing commands from its position, long since marked by Zhang Yuan.

As the saying goes, to shoot wolves, shoot the king first.

To swiftly end this battle, he switched to a fine iron arrow.

The matching fine iron arrows for the iron-clad bow totaled only thirty. After acquiring them, Zhang Yuan lost a few during use, finally leaving him with only twenty-one.

Therefore, he purchased fifty feathered arrows on his journey.

But ordinary feathered arrows could not manifest the iron-clad bow’s full power.

Out of respect for the Wolf King, he chose to use the precious fine iron arrow!

As Zhang Yuan aimed at the Wolf King, it suddenly felt a chill from several hundred steps away, its pupils wildly contracting, the stiff mane on its neck standing on end.

Only when faced with a deadly threat did it react instinctively like this.

The powerful Wolf King let out a low growl, swiftly ducking between two nearby desert wolves.

Dozens of adult desert wolves surrounded the Wolf King at all times.

These were all its close guards.

Whoosh!

A streaking black light suddenly attacked, grazing the Wolf King’s tail before embedding itself into the ground.

It vanished into the soil, unseen.

Zhang Yuan paused, bewildered.

He hadn’t expected his arrow to miss.

The Wolf King’s alertness was truly surprising!

Howl~

Just as Zhang Yuan fitted a second fine iron arrow, the Wolf King hidden among the pack let out a shrill howl.

In an instant, the desert wolves fiercely attacking the caravan turned around, retreating like receding waves to rejoin the Wolf King’s party.

Amidst the chorus of howls, the desert wolves fled northward.

The dust they churned up completely obscured the Wolf King’s trail!

Zhang Yuan regretfully lowered his iron-clad bow.

He genuinely wanted to keep this Wolf King, to take a wolf tooth as a trophy.

Unfortunately, he had underestimated the opponent’s cunning.

Stowing the iron-clad bow, Zhang Yuan led his steed, heading toward the caravan ahead.

He first reached the spot where the Wolf King had been, digging through the soil to retrieve the previously missed fine iron arrow.

Such arrows could only be crafted by the Artisan Hall’s most outstanding Master Craftsman, each one worth a fortune.

Losing one was too regrettable.

Fortunately, the soil was quite soft here, so the fine iron arrow remained intact.

"Thank you, Young Hero, for saving us!"

At that moment, a resolute-faced middle-aged man approached from the caravan, clasping his fists in salute to Zhang Yuan, "I am Mu Guangcheng. May I ask your esteemed name?"

"Zhao Yun."

Zhang Yuan nonchalantly conjured a name, replying, "It was just a small effort, no need for thanks."

"So, it is Young Hero Zhao!"

Mu Guangcheng said with sincerity, "Young Hero, you are too modest. Without your aid, our caravan would have suffered greatly this time. Escaping danger now is entirely thanks to your righteous help!"

With that, he bowed deeply to Zhang Yuan!

Not to mention, the courtesy was very respectful; he didn’t seem like someone who would forget past kindness.

Zhang Yuan reached out to help him up, asking, "Brother Mu, are you heading to Xia Ruins?"

"Indeed."

Mu Guangcheng responded without hesitation, "Young Hero Zhao, I presume you are also heading to Xia Ruins. If you don’t mind, how about traveling together?"

This was precisely what Zhang Yuan hoped for!

The other party clearly wasn’t visiting Xia Ruins for the first time, likely frequenting this wilderness.

With the caravan leading the way, Zhang Yuan wouldn’t worry about losing direction or failing to find the destination.

Most importantly, he could gather information about Xia Ruins from Mu Guangcheng.

To avoid going there and being entirely ignorant of the place.

Moreover, Mu Guangcheng’s caravan warmly welcomed Zhang Yuan’s participation as well.

In the vast, boundless wilderness, dangers were unpredictable.

Having such a skilled individual accompany them would undoubtedly enhance their safety significantly!