He had no way to dodge!
However, after she threw her punch with all her might, she froze on the spot.
There was no solid impact, nor did she see the man's figure sent flying backward.
The man, who had hastily retreated to the side in panic, also wore a bewildered expression.
Damn it! You scared me to death; turns out you were just a paper tiger!
The man instantly understood. His intention had likely been seen through by the opponent, but this woman before him simply didn't possess the overwhelming strength. In other words, from his perspective, every counterattack from You Yiku was riddled with openings.
This was because her speed was also too slow!
Henry and the other two's faces changed, and they rushed forward. The two teammates behind the man were the same, but unlike the urgency of Henry and the other two, their faces were now etched with cold smiles.
"Almost fell for your trick, you bunch of strong-but-weak guys."
The blond man sneered with deep mockery, no longer holding back, and moved to attack You Yiku. The killing intent in his eyes was clearly visible.
Seeing this, Li Chonglou, who remained still not far away, turned his head and walked towards the stone wall.
These three were finished.
Li Chonglou didn't even need to watch what happened next to predict the outcome. Although You Yiku, due to her temporary weakness, couldn't unleash her full power, Henry and the other two were not to be trifled with.
Li Chonglou had understood the skill levels of both sides from the moment they made their move.
As expected, when the blond man realized he couldn't defeat You Yiku instantly, it was already too late for regret.
Sensing the killing intent in his eyes moments before, the three gave him no chance to retreat further. They immediately engaged him, and the situation turned into a four-on-three battle.
There was already a certain gap in strength between the two sides, and now with more people attacking fewer, the three men lasted only a few minutes before they all fell to their knees, begging for mercy.
It was a pity that Henry no longer gave them any opportunities and continued to press his deadly attacks, forcing the three to continue fighting.
"Don't push it too far. We'll all die together if that's what it takes!" the blond man urged anxiously.
"If you want to die together, you'll need the qualification for that," Henry retorted with a cold laugh and continued his fierce assault.
Every punch he landed on the blond man's arm was like a cannonball, forcing him to retreat repeatedly.
Initially, the blond man thought Henry wouldn't be able to sustain such an onslaught for long. Only when he was forced into a corner by Henry's relentless attack for half a minute did he realize that this man's specialty was his strength and endurance!
Unfortunately, he realized it too late. At this moment, he had no chance to dodge anymore, being pinned against the wall like a sandbag by Henry, unable to move.
The other two were entangled by Ou Qi and Gido. While a clear winner couldn't be determined for the moment, one shouldn't forget that there was still one more person on their side.
Even if You Yiku wasn't at her peak after her breakthrough, her inherent strength was still considerable. With her assistance from the side, the battle for Ou Qi and the other two ended even faster than Henry's.
At this point, Li Chonglou was indifferent to this predictable outcome. Under the effect of his Heavenly Eye, he had discovered the whereabouts of the little girl.
With a worried expression, she was holding something wrapped in black cloth and pacing back and forth within the yet-to-be-opened entrance area.
It seemed she was waiting for him.
Three minutes later, the arena returned to tranquility. The three men, including the blond one, were now silent, while Henry and the other four wore indifferent expressions.
As the stone wall lowered, the little girl, clearly aware that the five were inside, ran directly to Li Chonglou, holding the item in her arms.
"Uncle, quickly, drip your blood on it. It can identify your DNA."
As the little girl spoke, she uncovered the black cloth. Beneath it was a miniature version of the Death Claw.
Perhaps fearing that Henry and the others might develop greedy intentions, the little girl deliberately blocked their view and kept urging Li Chonglou.
Li Chonglou couldn't help but feel amused and exasperated. However, he had to admit that this miniature Death Claw was quite cute.
Covered in fluffy white fur, its small lion-like head bobbed, and it occasionally let out soft grunts, showing none of the ferocious aura he had seen before.
Finally, under the little girl's persistent urging, Li Chonglou bit his finger and dripped a drop of blood into its mouth.
At this moment, Henry and the others also noticed the miniature Death Claw and quickly gathered around out of curiosity.
"This belongs to Uncle. It's already recognized his DNA!"
The little girl shouted, seemingly afraid they would snatch it.
Henry immediately rolled his eyes and said with annoyance, "We've already killed this thing. No one's going to snatch it from you."
The little girl's expression changed slightly, and she quickly handed the miniature Death Claw to Li Chonglou.
"It's not mine, it's Uncle's."
Li Chonglou, forced to take the Death Claw, said helplessly, "Can you stop calling me Uncle? You can call me Uncle Chonglou too."
The little girl shook her head repeatedly. "No, my mom taught me. Younger ones should be called Big Brother, and if you're older, then Big Uncle."
You Yiku couldn't help but let out a chuckle. Li Chonglou's face changed in alarm, but fortunately, her attention was also captivated by the fluffy little cutie in her arms.
"I didn't expect this thing to be so cute when it was young. Brother Chonglou, can I play with it for a bit?"
Li Chonglou handed it over without a second thought.
"If you like it, take it."
He genuinely had no interest in any Death Claw. If it weren't for the little girl, this thing would still be an embryo.
After absorbing Li Chonglou's blood, the little creature had already developed a sense of attachment to him. Now, being held by You Yiku, it struggled incessantly.
However, You Yiku was no ordinary person. No matter how fiercely it struggled, it couldn't escape her grasp. In the end, it could only give up, drooping its head as it lay in You Yiku's arms.
Its mournful little eyes kept staring at Li Chonglou.
Perhaps because the little creature's fur felt good to touch, You Yiku became more and more amused as she played with it.
"How about we give it a name? Brother Chonglou?"
Li Chonglou's expression changed again as You Yiku shifted from addressing him as "Chonglou" to "Brother Chonglou." He quickly blurted out a name.
"With all this white fur, let's call him Little White. Alright, we should go."
After saying that, he directly stepped towards the entrance.
The twelfth battle had now concluded. In three more rounds, they would successfully pass the second trial.
By then, when they reached the third trial, Iron Forest, he could finally escape her. Therefore, he was more anxious than anyone at this moment.
Henry and the other two exchanged knowing glances and chuckled inwardly. They could easily guess Li Chonglou's thoughts. Ever since he learned that You Yiku was a transgender person, his reactions had been within their expectations.
After the minor episode with the little girl, the five of them quickly regained their focus.
In the thirteenth battle, they still encountered alien beasts.
And Li Chonglou resumed his role of carrying the little girl on his back.