Manticore

The **manticore** (Persian: مردخوار; Chinese: 狮蝎 *shixie*) was a powerful demonic beast. It had a lion's body, scorpion's tail, wings on its back. It was very fast, and its tail and claws were venomous.

## Description

Manticore was a kind of powerful demonic beast which moved quickly. Its claws were highly poisonous, and it could paralyze the enemy. The poisonous needles in the tail were especially venomous. This manticore was a mutated bloodline, and its strength had reached the intermediate stage of the Demon Emperor. The combat power of demonic beasts was even higher than that of ordinary demons of the same level. Coupled with the terrifying combat talent of the manticore, the actual combat power should be close to the peak stage of the Demon Emperor.

## Mystic Valley

This mutated manticore had reached Demon Emperor-level. Fortunately, its wings were severely damaged in an experiment, so its flying ability was temporarily lost. Otherwise, it'd be even more difficult to deal with. Although the manticore couldn't fly, it had a Territory-like green power force around it. Those that got close would be poisoned. Luckily, it was useless toward the crystal men.

However, the strength and speed of the manticore still had an absolute advantage. It even destroyed several Demon King-level crystal leaders. The rest still continued to surround under Chen Rui's control. Phil, who finally had his hands freed, began casting magic and barely stabilized the situation. However, that was only temporary. Besides, there was a hydra close to Demon Emperor-level not far away. If this continued, they might not be able to hold it.

The manticore was at the early stage of Demon Emperor. In the case of the same level of strength, demonic beasts were superior over ordinary demons.

## Sacred Mountain

Manticore: Mutated demonic beast with a lion's body and a scorpion's tail; moves fast. The claws are highly poisonous which can paralyze the enemy. The poisonous needles in the tail are 10 times more poisonous than the claws. The demonic beast is powerful and fierce. It will actively attack the invaders.

Chen Rui frowned. He once witnessed the intensive battle between Sabrina and the manticore in the Crystal Valley. This kind of demonic beast was very difficult to deal with. Furthermore, the manticore's combat power had been greatly reduced at that time after the tortures and experiments. Perhaps ordinary Demon Emperor level might not be its opponent.

There was already a sturdy monster with a lion head appearing at the place where he was originally standing. The monster had a strong body about the size of a buffalo with a pair of wings. It had a 2-meter-long scorpion tail behind its hip, and the stinger at the end emitted a blue cold light.

In addition to being a terrifying predator, manticore was also a kind of demonic beast with a very strong territory concept. It would relentlessly attack the intruder who broke into their "domain". Chen Rui felt a strong killing intent in the [Analytical Eyes]. He was unable to communicate with it at all.

Amidst the roar, this manticore had already rushed toward Chen Rui. Its speed was astonishing. Stars suddenly appeared around Chen Rui's body. He had already activated the Galaxy Territory.

Affected by the [Galaxy Territory], the manticore's speed suddenly slowed down. Chen Rui, who was waiting for the enemy to be exhausted, moved to the side. While avoiding, he punched the manticore's abdomen at lightning speed. As the manticore's strength, speed and other qualities were weakened a lot by the [Galaxy Territory], the manticore was not prepared. Its huge body was blown back by this punch.

### Manticore Nest

He broke into the manticores' nest!

Most of these manticores were mutated bloodlines. The lowest strength was also at the peak stage of the Great Demon King while the highest strength had reached the peak stage of the Demon Emperor. It seemed that the species of Mountain Seckred were really much stronger than the average level due to the effect of a certain kind of territory power. No wonder the blast birds were so desperate to get into this mountain.

The manticore that had been knocked off earlier also flew over. It formed an encirclement with its companions. This manticore's face was bloody with one eye shut. The fur on its body was also damaged. It seemed that the sudden attack had severely injured it, but its violent demeanor grew stronger. Its ferociousness was obviously aroused by its injuries.

The manticore's speed was extremely fast. It also flew far faster than the gargoyle. Chen Rui could only fight as he couldn't escape. Since Mountain Seckred is the territory kingdom of the mysterious man, every living being in the "kingdom" should be under the sense of that mysterious man. I must not easily activate the [Royal Star Transformation]. Then, I can only use Scorching Dragon...

At this moment, there was a long howl in the distance. This long howl faintly carried a special kind of deterrence. The manticores showed fearful expression. None of them dared to roar as they did previously; it was as if they did not even dare to take a deep breath.

## Trivia

* Manticore is from the Persian word مردخوار meaning man-eater.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Chapter 287 (Steambun)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Chapter 456 (Steambun)
3. ↑ 这头狮蝎是魔皇（Mohuang）初段的实力
4. ↑ Chapter 448 (Steambun)