"This is the seventh Tier Three insect beast. The danger level in C-level regions is indeed much higher than in D-level regions."
In the dilapidated ruins of a building, Wang Xu and his four companions were resting in place. Song Zhen took out a mini computer, continuously inputting data and analyzing it.
"The C-level region and the D-level region are not only different in the appearance of Tier Three insect beasts, but their strength has also greatly increased. Even with a Tier Three 'Copper Tear Insect Beast,' it takes three times the effort to deal with one here," Wang Xu wiped the blood off the great saber.
Compared to D-level regions, the trial difficulty in C-level regions has greatly increased. Tier Three insect beasts seem to enjoy living in groups. Occasionally, when you find one alone, another will jump out when you try to kill it.
Fortunately, with the addition of Zhang Xinglin and Tang Yan this time, there is no problem dealing with two Tier Three insect beasts. Wang Xu believes that with only him, Zhou Ge, and Song Zhen, they would have been seriously injured by the Copper Tear Insect Beasts already.
"Song Zhen, count the insect beasts we've slain," Wang Xu said to Song Zhen.
A moment later.
"I've counted them. Brother Wang, you have killed 112 Tier One insect beasts, 45 Tier Two insect beasts, 2 Tier Three insect beasts. According to the points exchange rules, you have 208 points."
"Senior Brother Zhang killed 134 Tier One insect beasts, 34 Tier Two insect beasts, 2 Tier Three insect beasts. According to the points exchange rules, you also have 208 points."
As soon as Song Zhen finished speaking, Wang Xu and Zhang Xinglin glanced at each other.
"Senior Sister Tang killed 98 Tier One insect beasts, 23 Tier Two insect beasts, 1 Tier Three insect beast. According to the points exchange rules, you have 147 points."
"Zhou Ge killed 35 Tier One insect beasts, 13 Tier Two insect beasts, 1 Tier Three insect beast. You have 65 points."
"I killed 42 Tier One insect beasts, 17 Tier Two insect beasts, 1 Tier Three insect beast. I have 79 points."
One piece of data after another was read out. Apart from Wang Xu and Zhang Xinglin, whose points exceeded two hundred, the others hovered below two hundred.
Even so, Song Zhen and the others were quite happy. It has only been less than five hours, and they have already achieved such results. By noon tomorrow when the trial ends, their points might break through two hundred!
For Song Zhen and Zhou Ge, having their points exceed two hundred means having a chance to enter the top twenty or top thirty on the leaderboard, obtaining far better cultivation resources than before.
As for Tang Yan, after hearing her own points, she looked at Wang Xu and Zhang Xinglin. Her beautiful brow furrowed, seemingly very dissatisfied with her performance.
She is ranked in the top ten on the leaderboard, yet now her points are lagging so far behind, which is intolerable for her.
With this score, Wang Xu was also slightly surprised. He had to admit that with the addition of Zhang Xinglin and Tang Yan, the team's strength greatly improved. Just now, when they were besieged by dozens of Tier Two insect beasts, if not for their help, even if he managed to escape, he would have needed to take some hits and shed some blood.
"Let's go. We have only three hours before sunset. We must hunt one more time before night falls," Wang Xu stood up and said.
Immediately, they packed their things and followed Wang Xu out of the ruined building.
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Meanwhile, on the other side of the forest, Xu Yuan led five Tier Three Genetic Warriors, staring at the electronic map on his wrist, with a sinister smile on his lips.
"Wang Xu, Wang Xu, this time I will make you die a horrible death, a very horrible death!"
A moment later, Xu Yuan and his team followed the guidance of the map signal to a radiation area. If Wang Xu and his team were here, they would be surprised. The radiation area in front of them turned out to be their base!
"Here it is. Plant the energy pillars," Xu Yuan commanded, and the cadets behind him took out a purple cylindrical object the size of a water bottle.
Watching as the four energy pillars surrounded this radiation area, Xu Yuan's eyes shone with cruelty: "Next will be the time of your death!"
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"Pfft!"
The long blade sliced into the neck of a Tier Two insect beast. With a light force, the insect beast was decapitated, its blood gushing out two to three meters high.
Wang Xu withdrew the long blade, looking toward Zhang Xinglin and the others. The noises of slaughter gradually quieted down as they all finished their respective killings.
"Collect the insect beast corpses and prepare to return to the base," Wang Xu glanced at the sky. As dusk approached, night was falling. Without visibility, their combat power would greatly decrease in the insect beast region at night, increasing the danger. They had to return to the safety zone before darkness fully set in.
Everyone began gathering the insect beast corpses, but no one noticed Zhou Ge, whose eyes flickered as he pretended to gather insect corpses while secretly pulling out a small bottle of green liquid from his pocket.
Zhou Ge discreetly dripped the green liquid onto the insect beast corpses and, while everyone was unaware, buried them at the base of a large tree.
After completing this, Zhou Ge put the green liquid back into his pocket, acting as if nothing had happened, and returned to the group.
A few minutes later, after they had finished collecting the corpses, Wang Xu and the others set off on their return trip.
"Crack…" Suddenly, the sound of earth splitting came from beneath them, putting everyone instantly on high alert.
"Stay alert!" Wang Xu said, raising his long blade again, eyes scanning all around to locate the source of the sound.
Tang Yan was behind Wang Xu. Upon hearing the sound of the cracking earth, she felt a faint vibration underfoot. After a brief thought, her expression changed drastically: "An insect beast is approaching from underground!"
This exclamation shocked everyone. But even before they could react, not far from them, a giant tree suddenly crashed to the ground, and a massive insect beast burst out from the earth!
This insect beast is the size of a tank, resembling a caterpillar with thousands of legs, and a huge mouth that is currently biting into the corpse of an insect beast. With a casual swallow, it devoured the corpse.
"Tier Four Elite Insect Beast, Thousand-legged Soft Bug!" Wang Xu was horrified, his face turning pale instantly.
Not only Wang Xu, but Song Zhen, Tang Yan, and Zhou Ge were all greatly alarmed. Especially Zhou Ge, whose eyes were filled with terror, stammering, "Tricked me... Xu Yuan... you tricked me..."
Amidst the chaos, no one paid attention to what Zhou Ge was stammering, but among the crowd, only Zhang Xinglin's eyes lit up instantly. His whole aura exploded, and he licked his lips, filled with battle intent, as if he was about to challenge the Tier Four Elite Insect Beast in front of him.
"Escape!" Wang Xu immediately ordered.
There was no need for Wang Xu to order; as soon as they recognized the Thousand-legged Soft Bug, they had already started turning around to run!
Tier Four Elite Insect Beasts were on a completely different level from them. No matter how many of them there were, in front of a Tier Four Elite Insect Beast, they were just appetizers!
"Zhang Xinglin, what are you doing?! Run quick!"
At this moment, Wang Xu turned back and found that Zhang Xinglin was not showing any intention of running away, and even took two steps forward. His scalp tingled: could it be that this guy wanted to challenge the Thousand-legged Soft Bug?!
Zhang Xinglin turned a deaf ear, gripping the black sword in his hand, stepping toward the Thousand-legged Soft Bug.
At the same time, the Thousand-legged Soft Bug also noticed Wang Xu and the others. Having only eaten one delicacy, its belly was still hungry, and it wriggled directly towards the person closest to it!
The Thousand-legged Soft Bug was the size of a tank and moved as if it was crushing the ground, leaving a deep trench in its path.
"Black Heart Technique, Ten Thousand Sword Shadows!" Zhang Xinglin leaped up, and the black sword in his hand immediately transformed into thousands of sword shadows, striking towards the Thousand-legged Soft Bug!
High-level Ancient Martial Arts!
Wang Xu glanced and understood that Zhang Xinglin was performing high-level ancient martial arts, and had already reached the state of minor accomplishment!
Thousands of sword shadows charged forward, completely enveloping the Thousand-legged Soft Bug, leaving it no place to escape!
Zhang Xinglin showed a look of delight; this was his strongest strike, and there was no better situation than using it on a Tier Four Elite Insect Beast.
But soon, his smile froze.
In the distance, Wang Xu and the others' eyes also turned to panic.
Thousands of sword shadows landed on the Thousand-legged Soft Bug, piercing directly into its soft flesh. Shockingly, not a drop of blood flowed; the thousands of sword shadows disappeared completely into its body without a trace!
"Run quick!" This moment, the strength of the Tier Four Elite Insect Beast made Wang Xu and the others lose any will to resist.
Zhang Xinglin's face turned pale; he hadn't expected his strongest strike couldn't leave even a scratch. This Tier Four Elite Insect Beast was terrifying!
But Zhang Xinglin wasn't slow to react. When the Thousand-legged Soft Bug was about to reach him, he leaped using a tall tree, rushing towards Wang Xu and the others.
The Thousand-legged Soft Bug emitted a strange sound, its body wriggling again, chasing after Zhang Xinglin.
The speed of the Thousand-legged Soft Bug was very fast, almost reaching Zhang Xinglin's side in the blink of an eye. Startled, Zhang Xinglin gritted his teeth, and a blue potion appeared in his hand, which he swallowed immediately.
What Zhang Xinglin consumed was exactly the "Body Enhancement Agent" that He Stone had spent a fortune on for his trainees. This potion can develop the user's full potential in a short time. Depending on the individual, it lasts for ten minutes, but once the effect wears off, the person quickly falls into weakness, and in severe cases, can damage the body with strong side effects.
After taking the Body Enhancement Agent, Zhang Xinglin's momentum soared, his speed increased dramatically, surpassing Wang Xu and the others, leading the way.
Although the Thousand-legged Soft Bug was fast, this was a forest, lined with trees, slowing its speed down. But it refused to give up, persistently chasing Wang Xu and others from behind.
"Almost there, everyone hang in there!" Wang Xu had just finished saying this when he looked up and suddenly stopped.
Energy Barrier?!
In the distance, a faint purple screen of light enveloped an area, the area which was exactly where Wang Xu and the others had previously set up camp. But now, the energy barrier erected by the light screen completely isolated them.
"Damn! Who did this?!" Song Zhen also saw this scene and jumped in rage.
As Zhang Xinglin at the front stopped, Wang Xu and the others also halted. Wang Xu stared firmly at the cheerful-looking person inside the light screen...
Xu Yuan!
It was indeed this bastard!
"Xu Yuan! Open the energy barrier now!" Song Zhen roared.
"How is it? The taste of being chased by a Tier Four Elite Insect Beast isn't bad, right?" Xu Yuan said leisurely, his face full of a smile.
"State your conditions, what do we have to do for you to let us in?" By now, Wang Xu had calmed down, likely realizing the cause of Xu Yuan's actions was rooted in himself.
"Talking to smart people is never strenuous," Xu Yuan smiled, "I have no issues with any of them, so they can come in without any conditions. You alone, Wang Xu, are not allowed entry."