C2 Force Slash Tiger!

Although Ke Dong harbored no fear of the formidable tiger before him, he knew it demanded his respect.

Ke Dong was well aware that an adult tiger typically weighed around three hundred kilograms, with a bite force surpassing four hundred kilograms. The power behind a swipe of their front paws was a staggering thousand kilograms!

Moreover, a tiger's sprint could reach speeds of twenty meters per second, with a leap height of two meters. It was this extraordinary physical prowess that crowned the tiger as the king of beasts.

Before venturing into the labyrinth, some keyboard warriors boasted that with a sharp dagger in hand, they could take on a tiger by sliding under its lunge and striking its belly.

That keyboard warrior ended up infamous, the butt of everyone's jokes.

But now, Ke Dong faced the tiger, considering a slide not beyond the realm of possibility. After consuming the marrow cleansing pill, his strength and physical condition had significantly improved. He had also practiced the Immortal Ascension Formula, and with a thread of Spiritual Qi within him, his combat capabilities were far beyond those of an ordinary person.

Ke Dong adjusted the grip on his Coldsteel Sword, crouched lower, and fixed his gaze on the tiger, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

The tiger, sensing Ke Dong was no easy prey, growled a warning.

Unfazed, Ke Dong kept his breathing even, and his sword hand steady.

Then, with a roar that shook the heavens, the tiger could contain itself no longer. It launched itself at Ke Dong with explosive force.

A single thought raced through Ke Dong's mind: Damn, that's fast!

The room, at ten meters across and a hundred square meters in area, seemed vast, but against the tiger's blistering charge, it took less than half a second to close the distance.

Thankfully, Ke Dong's heightened focus and enhanced physical attributes, including his reflexes, were up to the challenge.

In the split second the tiger lunged, Ke Dong threw caution—and his image—to the wind, rolling to the left and narrowly evading the beast's attack. Without pausing to regain his footing, he wielded the Coldsteel Sword in his right hand and delivered a fierce blow to the tiger's right hind leg, followed by a roar so thunderous it nearly deafened him!

The Coldsteel Sword proved its might, effortlessly slicing off the corner of a stone table—a feat akin to cutting through iron as if it were mud.

Despite the tiger's formidable strength, it was no match for the Coldsteel Sword. A single, swift strike nearly severed the right hind leg, leaving only a thread of muscle clinging on.

Stripped of its right hind leg's support, the tiger struggled to stay balanced, its roars oscillating between furious outbursts and warnings to Ke Dong.

Yet, Ke Dong couldn't help but smirk. With the tiger's speed compromised, what was there left to fear?

Still, he wasn't about to recklessly engage in close combat with the tiger, well aware of the lethal potential of its front claws and gaping maw.

If only he could strike from afar...

The thought was irresistible.

Ke Dong tuned into the subtle chill within him, attempting to harness it, to focus it into his right hand, and from there, channel it into the Coldsteel Sword. Suddenly, the sword transformed into a streak of icy light, hurtling towards the tiger's head.

Caught off guard, the tiger braced for a direct assault, never anticipating Ke Dong's mastery of the Flying Sword. It was too late to dodge—the Coldsteel Sword pierced its skull to the hilt.

The tiger's colossal frame shuddered twice before collapsing in a thunderous heap, motionless. Ke Dong could even feel the ground tremble beneath him.

Surprise etched on his face, Ke Dong marveled at his own success. It was merely an experiment, yet it had worked. Could this be the famed sword control skill?

Upon opening the interface, Ke Dong noticed a change in the secret manuals section: Sword Control Skill (Unconventional).

Even if it was unconventional, it was still a Sword Control Skill!

Ke Dong's spirits lifted. Armed with the Coldsteel Sword and the newly acquired skill, his self-defense capabilities had significantly increased. He could now face an enemy fiercer than a tiger without fear.

Standing before the tiger's carcass, Ke Dong withdrew the Coldsteel Sword and meticulously cleaned the blood from its fur. He then contemplated how best to utilize the tiger's remains.

Every part of the tiger was valuable: its hide and bones were worth a fortune, not to mention the highly coveted tiger whip.

The real challenge was figuring out how to harvest these treasures. After a brief moment of thought, Ke Dong touched the tiger's body and a prompt appeared before him: Would you like to collect the tiger's corpse?

Yes!

The instant he selected 'Yes,' Ke Dong's body began to move on its own. The Coldsteel Sword in his grasp became surprisingly agile, skillfully dissecting the tiger's body in under ten minutes.

When the task was complete, Ke Dong discovered new items in his backpack:

Tiger Meat * 9: Edible, replenishes Qi and blood.

Tiger Bone * 9: Incredibly tough, can be used in medicine.

Tiger Skin: Not perfectly preserved, lacks aesthetic value, suitable for crafting soft armor.

Tiger Whip: A valuable medicinal ingredient, with special applications in certain realms.

Tiger Skull: Contains a trace of malevolent energy, ideal for crafting powerful artifacts.

The uses of tiger meat, bones, skin, and whip were familiar to Ke Dong, but the tiger skull's potential surprised him. If only he had the right blueprint or recipe, he could turn these treasures into something extraordinary.

With the tiger's body now taken care of, it was time for Ke Dong to choose once more. Three doors stood before him— which should he open next? A correct choice could bring manifold benefits, much like the first two rooms, but a wrong turn might lead to perils like the one posed by the tiger.

If anyone else had come face-to-face with that tiger, it would have been certain death.

With that in mind, Ke Dong proceeded with caution. Despite having access to the cultivation world's data interface, he was still quite vulnerable until he could grow stronger.

The three doors were indistinguishable from one another. Even pressing his ear against them and listening intently, Ke Dong couldn't make out a sound, despite his significantly enhanced hearing.

After several minutes, he abandoned the attempt. The doors were clearly specially crafted—exceptionally solid and soundproofed. Cheating his way through was out of the question.

With no other option, he had to make a random choice.

Standing before the central door, Ke Dong inhaled deeply, his right hand gripping the Coldsteel Sword, his left hand forcefully pushing the door open. Suddenly, his view opened up dramatically!

To Ke Dong's surprise, he was met with a vast clearing, bustling with people moving to and fro. It was unexpectedly lively.

Ke Dong was puzzled. Wasn't this supposed to be a labyrinth?

Why were there so many people congregating here?