I, Yuhaka, am hungry!

Upon hearing the elemental priests' words, the hunting priests nodded and then instructed the others to move the items away. In any case, these flammable and explosive items should not be left in the Ancient Tree Forest. Although they were not afraid of a fire in the Ancient Tree Forest, since the elemental priests could extinguish the flames, and the burned trees could be dealt with by other elemental priests, there was basically no need to worry too much about environmental damage.

"Yes, you guys should hurry up and move the stuff away. I think the academy over there in Hallownest is probably eager to get there too."

Upon hearing the hunting priest's order, the apprentice hunters quickly gathered the items and transported them back to the Holy Capital.

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Meanwhile, at the underground base, the officers were quite puzzled to see that the fire hadn't spread to the forest. They knew exactly how much of their weaponry they had used. While it might not set the entire forest ablaze, a fire ignited by incendiary bombs could easily spread. Even if the forest was very fire-resistant and difficult to ignite, there should still be some black smoke produced.

But there was nothing there, which puzzled the officers. They launched another round of rocket bombardment, but not a single wisp of smoke or even a fart was heard. This made them even more suspicious. Since the rockets had been used up, their bombardment operation came to an end.

Seeing the vast forest where not a single wisp of smoke had risen, the officers looked grim; clearly, their scorched-earth operation had failed.

Based on the reasons for the previous failures, the officers also felt that someone had tipped off the indigenous people, but who could it be?

The officers then sent soldiers to the break room to investigate the scientists' situation, but the soldiers found no communicators or similar items, which puzzled them. Of course, what they didn't know was that the scientists had wrapped the communicators in plastic bags and hidden them in the women's restroom of the public restroom, which was the main reason why the soldiers couldn't find them.

After finding nothing, the officers abandoned the operation. After all, their operation was short-lived, and if it dragged on, the United Nations would easily discover their situation. If other countries at the UN found out, their operation would definitely be stopped, and they might even be used as pawns.

Since rockets weren't working, they planned to land directly on the Guiding Island to set up positions. They didn't believe that anything could withstand their iron army once their ground forces landed on the island.

Especially for the US military, following the incident in Manhattan, New York, the US Army upgraded its equipment, and believes it can handle a similar situation should the incident occur again.

While it's not possible to deploy tanks, military units like small armored vehicles are still feasible. In response to the previous situation, the United States developed a lightweight and fast armored vehicle. This vehicle can quickly change its equipment modules according to the needs of the situation to deal with various emergencies, while also saving a lot of production costs.

The weaponry modules are also designed to counter the Titans' thick hides and tough armor. After all, they learned from previous battles that dealing with Titans requires high-explosive ammunition that can penetrate or pierce armor.

Similarly, agility and speed are also very important. After all, the heavy armor of tanks in the city was not very effective in defense and could not defend against Kamachiras's attacks. Moreover, they were not as fast as the enemy. Therefore, the United States chose speed over armor. After all, as long as they could dodge the enemy's attacks, defense was somewhat irrelevant.

Volume 3 [Yohaka: King of the Monsters]: Chapter 1717 [The Army's Landing]

Located in the Great Hollow, the soldiers were quite surprised to see the sun in the sky above the Hollow turn into the moon. After all, it was the first time they had ever seen such a scene. The Monarch organization was also very surprised by the situation here. After all, an unknown energy source that could transform into the sun and the moon was of great interest to scientists. However, because the drones that approached it were destroyed by an unknown attack, the Monarch organization was very vigilant and had to abandon its investigation of the energy source.

However, the only thing we can be sure of is that if the sky outside turns to night, the sky here will also turn to night.

It can be seen that the time here is no different from that in the outside world.

Although the military is eager to investigate, they currently lack the time and resources to do so. Furthermore, according to the investigation report from the Emperor Project organization, there are other developments, so the military has no immediate plans to investigate these matters.

After all, they were planning to launch a surprise attack on the Demon Gathering Island under the cover of night, as they believed that a nighttime raid would give them a good chance of infiltrating the island.

After the army's new equipment arrived, the officers couldn't help but feel excited as they looked at the new equipment. With this equipment, they no longer needed to worry about the monsters on the island.

Once the weapons and equipment had arrived, the officers ordered the troops to begin their operation in the dead of night. They planned to launch a night raid on Guiding Demon Island, assuming that the enemy would be unable to carry out their daytime operations at night.

This is a good opportunity to set up a defensive base on the Island of the Demon Seekers. As long as there is a front-line position, there is basically nothing to worry about. At the same time, the three countries have also increased their troops for their officers. If they were not worried about being discovered by other countries, those countries might provide the officers with even more troops and large equipment.

After the military fleet was ready, they set off for the Guiding Island. After quietly crossing the waters around the Guiding Island using silent engines, the troops from the three countries landed on the beach. After landing, the soldiers disembarked from the transport ships and stepped onto the sand. Because it was night, there were not many creatures on the beach.

After scouting and confirming that there were no enemies or creatures, the soldiers said there were no problems. As the engineers unloaded cargo from the transport ship, which was used to set up the position, the rapid reaction armored vehicles also came off the transport ship and aimed at the surrounding forest. After checking with infrared detectors and confirming that there were no monsters, the drivers told the soldiers around them that there were no problems.

The soldiers present also breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed there were no terrifying monsters around.

Of course, what they didn't know was that giant insects, resembling horn beetles, were crawling on the surrounding trees, staring at the soldiers.

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Above the Holy Nest in the Holy City, the hunting priests and insect hunters, who were in charge of surveillance, watched as the outsiders set up their positions.

"Hmm, it seems those outsiders brought quite a lot of things, mostly things I've never seen before."

Upon hearing the hunting priest's words, the insect hunter priest replied:

"Although it brought quite a few things I'd never seen before, it seems there's nothing that can be used by the insect hunters, which is a bit of a shame..."

Regarding the question about insect-hunting priests, the hunting priest looked at the other party and said:

"Shouldn't we wait for the academy's investigation report on this issue? I remember there seem to be many kinds of predator insects at the predator insect hatching nest, right?"

Upon hearing the hunting priest's words, the insect hunter priest scratched his head, looking embarrassed, and said:

"Although there are many different kinds of hunting insects, the hunting insect priest is not very satisfied with them. She said that one day she will have to research a hunting insect that Lady Youyou will praise highly."

Upon hearing the Insect Hunter Priest's words, the Hunting Priest looked at the other party with a horrified expression, clearly not expecting the other priest to have such thoughts. However, recalling that his own Hunting Priest had said that the Insect Hunter Priest had once been kicked out of the kitchen by Lady Youyou like a cat, he remembered that the Insect Hunter Priest had been kicked out of the kitchen by Lady Youyou.

She clearly understood why such rumors existed, since they knew that Yuhaka disliked insect-related dishes and basically wouldn't cook them. However, the Alita tribe did raise several types of insects for food. One of them was an insect that resembled a giant rhinoceros beetle larva—the "giant mealworm." These giant mealworms were a special type of insect food modified from the larvae of predator beetles. Due to their unique texture and cellular structure, after being cut and baked, they tasted somewhat like soft bread, hence the name mealworm.

It tastes great as a sandwich and is very filling, making it an excellent food to replenish energy after a lot of exercise.

"Yes, really... Then you guys have to do your best..."

Upon hearing the hunting priest's words, the insect hunter priest looked at him with a speechless expression and said:

"Uh... don't bother trying too hard with something like this..."

Then, as if remembering something, the insect-hunting priest couldn't help but ask:

"Speaking of which, aren't the high priests ready yet? At Lord Youyou's eating speed, they should have finished their midnight snack by now, right?"

Regarding this question, the hunting priest stroked his chin and said:

"Regarding this issue, I seem to have heard from the priest in the kitchen that they have several new dishes that they want Lady Youyou to try, which seems to have taken a while."

"I see... no wonder it took so long. But those outsiders seem to be setting up positions. Is that alright?"

The hunting priest nodded and said:

"It doesn't really matter about that. After all, the more stuff the enemy can bring, the happier we are."

P.S.: This kind of weather is really annoying. It's raining and there's a humid and hot feeling. I was feeling drowsy at noon today.

Volume 3 [Yohaka: King of Monsters]: Chapter 1718 [Yohaka: The Mushroom-Growing Cow OwO]

At the beach, the army soldiers began preparing rest camps and firing positions. Besides being wary of the island's native inhabitants, there were countless monsters on the island, and most importantly, a giant Titan. Although they didn't know where it was, they tried to be careful not to disturb it.

However, the soldiers couldn't help but complain inwardly when they thought about it. After all, they didn't want to come to this kind of death-defying battle no matter what. Of course, they were paid to come here, otherwise they would have protested long ago.

After filling bags with sand from the beach to make firing positions, one of the soldiers accidentally shoveled a sleeping shield crab into the sand. Startled awake, the crab leaped out and unleashed a devastating attack on the soldier above it, its screams echoing across the beach outside the Ancient Forest…

On the first day the army landed on the island, one soldier was seriously wounded in the buttocks and had to withdraw from the battlefield.

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After finishing his late-night snack, Yuhaka strolled around his territory to digest. He sipped his milk tea and looked at the surrounding buildings. Although Yuhaka didn't appreciate architectural art, he could tell that the city was very sturdy. Under normal circumstances, he wouldn't have to worry too much about being attacked, except for Yuhaka himself, since many things couldn't stop his attacks.

After wandering around for a while, Yuhaka also ran to the breeding farm located in the Holy City, where the livestock bred by the Alita people were raised. Yuhaka wanted to see if the Alita people had any new food sources.

Upon arriving at the feeding grounds, the priests there saw Yuhaka approaching while sipping milk tea and came over to greet him, asking:

"Lord Youyou, have you come to see the new livestock?"

"Mmm, Youyou's here to find some new delicious food OwO~"

Seeing that Yuhaka nodded to indicate that it had come to find ingredients, the keeper nodded in understanding and said:

“Alright, then I’ll take Lady Youyou to see the newly bred livestock.”

Upon hearing about the animal husbandry ritual, Yuhaka nodded excitedly, indicating that there was no problem. He then stuffed the unfinished milk tea into the dimensional portal and took out a headgear that resembled a bird's skull. Judging from the style of the headgear, it was clear that it was used by the burial priests in the Rotten Vale. After all, places where livestock were raised inevitably had the smell of excrement, which Yuhaka loathed.

However, after seeing what the tomb priests had invented, Yuhaka looked like he had an "OwO~" and asked for a headgear. Naturally, the tomb priests made a beautiful bird beak headgear for Yuhaka, since it would also show Yuhaka's identity.

After Yuhaka and the priest entered the breeding farm, Yuhaka saw quite a few herbivorous dragons and dolphins. After all, these two creatures are perfect as livestock, as they have high nutritional value and are very easy to raise, unlike other creatures that are not so easy to raise.

However, Yuhaka wasn't particularly interested in these things. After all, Yuhaka also raised those creatures, so he wasn't interested in them. Besides, Yuhaka came today to see what new ingredients the Alita people had to offer.

Soon, led by the animal husbandry priest, Yuhaka and the priest arrived at an area enclosed by fences, pointing to the livestock inside and saying:

"These are new species cultivated by the Temple of Cultivation, called [Fungus Cows]~"

Following the direction pointed by the priest, Yuhaka looked at the red and white bovine creatures with red mushrooms growing on their bodies. Seeing their appearance, Yuhaka couldn't help but think of the mushroom pigs, but unlike mushroom pigs, these creatures called mushroom cows really did have dense mushrooms growing on their backs.

Seeing that Yuhaka seemed quite interested, the priest said to Yuhaka:

"This type of fungal cattle is a new breed developed by the fungal priests and the priests in the cultivation temple. The reference source is the fungal pig and the fungal beasts controlled by the fungal priests."

Upon hearing about the priest's words, Yuhaka nodded with an expression of great interest, and then asked about the question that concerned him most.

"Is it delicious?"

Regarding Yuhaka's question, the priest nodded and said:

"In terms of taste, it has a more fruity sweetness compared to regular beef, which is influenced by the mushrooms growing on the back of the mushroom-fed beef."

As he spoke, the priest cut a mushroom off the mushroom cow and handed it to Yuhaka. After taking the mushroom, Yuhaka noticed that although it was a mushroom, there was liquid inside its red, translucent, umbrella-shaped cap. Yuhaka washed the mushroom slightly and put it in his mouth. He then tasted a sweet flavor similar to strawberries, which surprised him.

The priest, who was nearby, saw Yuhaka make a surprised "OooO~" sound and said to Yuhaka:

"That's right! These mushrooms contain a nectar-like substance, similar to fruit juice, which can taste like strawberries. The fungal priests and the priests at the cultivation temple are trying to cultivate other flavors to change the taste of the nectar in the mushrooms, thus also altering the texture of the mushroom meat. Besides, the mushrooms on the back of the mushroom cow can also grow, and you can harvest them to make other delicious dishes!"

Upon hearing the priest's words, Yuhaka's eyes lit up, and he tugged at the animal skin cloak on the priest's body, pointing at the mushroom cows and saying:

"Then I'll take these mushroom-grown cows, OwO~"

Volume 3 [Yohaka: King of Monsters]: Chapter 1719 [Yohyu: You Can't Touch My Tail OwO]

After Yuhaka led several mushroom cows into the imaginary space, he was about to explore other places when he heard gunfire coming from the distant beach. Yuhaka looked into the distance with a puzzled expression, knowing full well what was making such a commotion.

Ehaka wasn't interested in this, as he was very familiar with the sounds of human gunfire and couldn't be bothered to pay attention to them.

When Ehaka arrived at the arena, he wasn't there to fight monsters, but to find ingredients.

When Yhaka arrived at the arena gate, the guards did not stop him and bowed to him. However, after Yhaka went inside, the guards couldn't help but sigh, knowing that the prey caught by the hunting priests and hunters was going to suffer.

After entering the arena, Yhaka walked towards the cage with practiced ease. However, as he walked towards the cage, he also passed by the area for the contestants that led to it.

However, when Yhaka passed by, he noticed the Monarch Project investigation team trapped inside. Upon seeing humans there, Yhaka had an "OwO?" expression on his face. After all, there were no humans in this place, and the Arita people were, in a sense, no longer human, but rather primitive Zerg.

As for the humans, they were safe until the sacred artifact was found—well, to be precise, temporarily safe, provided that the Alita people didn't intend to feed them to the monsters.

Moreover, because of the military's attack on the island, their situation may become very bad. They might even be thrown to monsters by the excited and hateful Arita people.

This is also why most people don't sleep well.

However, at this moment, the slight footsteps also caught the attention of the humans in the cage. Soon they saw a short figure quietly approaching, and then they saw a dwarf with a ferocious cat-faced hood and wearing messy animal skins appear in front of them.

Although they knew that only the Alita people dressed like this, for some reason, they felt that the petite figure in front of them was somewhat out of place among the Alita people, but they couldn't quite put their finger on what it was.

A strange feeling crept into their hearts. The special forces squad leader looked at Yuhaka, who was tilting his head and looking at them. To be honest, the special forces squad leader was also a little puzzled when he saw Yuhaka. After all, when they were escorted in, all the Alita people he saw were carrying weapons, whether they were porters carrying goods by the roadside or workers responsible for carving buildings.

The fact that this petite Alita woman seemed to be unarmed was rather strange.

Yuhaka tilted his head, looking like someone from inside a prison cell, and wondered why he could see humans here.