Infinite Ebullience
Chapter 925 - 64: Downsizing and Struggling_3

Chapter 925: Chapter 64: Downsizing and Struggling_3

"Twice." Tang Zheng waved his hand to stop Gu Xueqi, "It’s no use, don’t waste your life energy anymore, my injury won’t heal any time soon."

"I doubt even once will suffice. Are you trying to throw away your life?" Pang Meiqin was very distressed, and both Qin Yan and Li Xinlan frowned. If this continued, Tang Zheng would surely exhaust himself to death.

The newbies looked at Tang Zheng’s frail body and realized the great burden he bore; they were somewhat moved.

"Fanfan, reinforce the fort," Dantai said helplessly, just hoping for a little more rest.

The survivors felt as if each day were a year, every second was a painful torment. To dispel such panic, Dantai initiated an activity to write wills.

"Uncle won’t die, why write such nonsense?" Lu Fan snatched the slip of paper from Tang Zheng, tore it up, and threw it away, while Li Xinlan and Qin Yan silently watched the scene, swearing they would never let Tang Zheng be in danger.

"I’m writing plans, thank you very much." Tang Zheng gave Lu Fan a look, then noticed her torn Firefly, revealing her small and dirty shoulders.

"Gross." Lu Fan blushed, thumped Tang Zheng in the stomach, then pulled at her clothes to cover her shoulder.

"How did I forget about these!" Tang Zheng slapped his forehead and took out all the captured protective clothing. The German team’s loot was substantial, nearly all S-grade protective clothing, which he tossed to Bug Heart without a second thought.

Tang Zheng’s left arm, transformed by the Bug Heart, wriggled, forming a thin layer of mucus that covered the protective clothing, then began to digest and absorb it.

Having devoured so much S-class equipment, the Bug Heart finally began to evolve, becoming A+-grade. Tang Zheng immediately felt a newfound agility in his fingers and realized a possibility: the Bug Heart could devour not only equipment but also monsters.

"Let’s try capturing a boss-level bug later on."

Twenty minutes later, sixty Teleportation Gates appeared on schedule, spewing out bugs. This time there was no increase in the number of gates, but a large number of Beastmen began to appear. This time Tang Zheng activated Steel Sky again. The combat lasted only five minutes without any casualties, reigniting the newbies’ hope.

However, the Bug Heart was picky and wouldn’t eat Corpses, foiling Tang Zheng’s plan.

The survivors were eating to replenish their strength when the Teleportation Gates descended anew. This time no bugs came out, but everyone’s expressions turned extremely grim, as the attackers were the dangerously powerful Beastmen.

"Stop using your ability, it’s a waste." Pang Meiqin advised Tang Zheng, who, of course, understood that this round, they had to withstand the attack without it.

Dozens of flashing bugmen took to the air and immediately self-destructed, exploding into flares of light. However, the people, now experienced, all bowed their heads, and several of the Conquerors even put on goggles.

Taking advantage of the flash, dozens of teleporting bugmen launched a surprise attack, entering the Mother Fort, unfolding their blades and charging at the survivors.

"Qin Yan, Bai Guo, Jing Xiang, Liang Mao, Manli, it’s up to you now," Dantai roared as he drew the Dragon’s Sharp Edge and clashed with an attacking bugman.

Xu Biyun and Li Xinlan both stepped in front of Tang Zheng since the fort wasn’t very large, so it was somewhat crowded, resulting in a terrible outcome for the newbies.

Although Sha Ou and Ai Yixin were seriously injured and couldn’t move, at least they still had shields to fend off attacks, but the newbies only had their flesh and blood bodies. In an instant, someone from the university had half of their head chopped off by an Insect-Human’s armature blade, splattering blood everywhere.

An Insect-Human’s mouthparts began to gather energy, about to shoot a light beam, scaring the flight attendant pale. A soldier clutching a military dagger threw himself recklessly at it, intending to perish together with the creature. However, Bai Guo was one step ahead, slicing off its head with the Dragon’s Sharp Edge.

Yu Manli punched out one Insect-Human after another, sending them flying out of the Mother Fort. Xu Liangmao transformed into a Beastman, and his combat power surged. Jing Xiang was slightly less fortunate, only managing to protect herself.

"Everyone out, don’t stay here," Tang Zheng roared, firing into the sky. Some large-bellied Insect-Humans flew over and exploded into fireballs upon impact. These monsters were clearly of the self-destructive type; if they exploded inside the fort, it would undoubtedly result in a mass fatality.

Tang Zheng carried Sha Ou in one hand and Ai Yixin in the other, leaping down from an opening in the fort. Lu Fan followed close behind, then released his ability to create a sand fort, protecting Tang Zheng inside.

The others also jumped down one after another. This time, the injured became more at risk; the Conquerors couldn’t look after so many people, and women like Ruan Feifei and Yu Manli would definitely not save others. Even Xu Liangmao and Xu Biyun were unable to help, and more newbies perished.

A particularly imposing Insect-Human, seemingly a mini Boss, had a black hole-like muzzle emerge from its shoulder, and fired two light beams.

A soldier, dragging two injured and immobile combat mates, hadn’t yet leaped down from the opening of the fort when they were hit. The bodies of the three were instantly vaporized, and the remaining parts were blown away, scattering flesh everywhere.

Platoon Leader Gao, dragging a soldier down with him, saw this and his eyes filled with rage. In moments like these, it was more about luck than strength; a newbie targeted by the bugs was almost certainly doomed.

Zuo Yi was still fiercely battling when he was hit, with his chest becoming a bloody mess. If it weren’t for the protective clothing, he would have been a goner. Shen Qingshuang had just landed on the ground and hadn’t adjusted his posture when two Insect-Humans targeted him, striking his back with two blows. Luckily, Lu Fan’s timely shot saved him.

"Come here quickly, to defense," Lu Fan and Li Xinlan did their best to clear a safe zone, allowing the newbies to take cover.

This wave wasn’t a sea of bugs, but it was even more dangerous. The individual breakthrough capability of the creatures was off the charts, and everyone was greatly exhausted. The Conquerors wanted to help the newbies, but their strength had waned.

Wang Bo was daring and combative, but without equipment, he couldn’t fend off even a single Insect-Human. Had Dantai not seen his potential as a fighter and pulled him to safety, he too would have fallen.

Li Du, who had lost an arm, also reached the end of his Road to Survival. An Insect-Human pounced on him from mid-air, opening its mouthparts to spew out a large amount of acid. The soldier turned and pushed the flight attendant out of the way, only to be thoroughly doused himself.

The soldier’s body immediately began to corrode, his clothes ripping apart, emitting white smoke.

"Sorry, sorry," Li Du apologized for his recklessness, only to be finished off by an Insect-Human’s blade that decapitated him.

"No!" The flight attendant screamed, blood splashing across her face. The warm and wet sensation made her realize that there were indeed good people in this porcelain country. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for Recommend Tickets and Monthly Tickets, your support is my greatest motivation.)