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Chapter 14 - Battle of Wits and Might

As the giant Foul Spider lunged towards Yun Feng, he swiftly evaded its attack, narrowly avoiding the creature's venomous fangs. His heart raced, but he maintained his focus, drawing upon the newfound Wind Walker techniques he had been studying.

"I'll never lose to the likes of a mere beast!" Yun Feng shouted, channeling his inner strength as he prepared to counterattack.

"Let's see if the Gale Step is as effective in battle as it was during my training," he thought, anticipating the Foul Spider's next move.

The Foul Spider, undeterred by Yun Feng's defiant words, continued its relentless assault. It unleashed a barrage of webbing, attempting to ensnare Yun Feng and immobilize him. However, he was prepared for this tactic and swiftly executed the Wind Walker's "Gale Step," a technique that allowed him to dodge the sticky strands with incredible speed and fluidity.

"Perfect!" Yun Feng thought, satisfied with the outcome of his maneuver. "Now it's time for a counterattack."

Seizing the opportunity, Yun Feng charged at the Foul Spider, utilizing another Wind Walker technique, the "Razor Wind Palm." He focused his chi into the palm of his hand, creating a sharp gust of wind that he unleashed upon the beast.

"This should be enough to break through its tough exoskeleton," he silently hoped as he struck.

The Foul Spider recoiled from the impact, its tough exoskeleton cracked by the force of Yun Feng's attack. Despite the damage inflicted, the Foul Spider remained a formidable opponent. It countered with a swift, powerful strike, catching Yun Feng off-guard and sending him crashing into the nearby trees.

Momentarily disoriented, Yun Feng found himself vulnerable to the Foul Spider's next attack – a shower of toxic venom.

"I can't let this venom touch me! The Whirlwind Evasion should protect me," Yun Feng thought frantically, as he executed the Wind Walker's "Whirlwind Evasion." A swirling vortex of air enveloped him, deflecting the venom and providing him with a brief respite from the Foul Spider's relentless assault.

Yun Feng knew that he was running out of time. His body was battered and exhausted, but he refused to give in. Drawing upon the last reserves of his chi, he executed one final Wind Walker technique – the "Tempest Breaker."

"This is my last chance. I must concentrate all my energy into this one final attack!" Yun Feng thought, as he channeled the power of the wind and unleashed a devastating, concentrated blast of energy directly at the Foul Spider.

The resulting impact was catastrophic. The Foul Spider was sent hurtling through the forest, its enormous body crashing into the trees and collapsing in a crumpled heap. Yun Feng, gasping for breath, stood victorious over the defeated beast, his determination and newfound skills having carried him through the grueling battle.

However, as he relished his victory, Yun Feng felt a sudden shift in the air. The pulsing energy he had sensed earlier was growing stronger, signaling the approach of a gigantic, otherworldly beast.

"I can't stay here any longer, or I'll face an even deadlier foe," Yun Feng thought, his heart pounding with a mix of fear and excitement.

With no time to lose, Yun Feng gathered his belongings and raced away from the scene of the battle, knowing that he had only just begun to unravel the mysteries of the Wind Walkers and their ancient powers.