Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 133, Section 132: Azure Pure Flame! The New Version Arrives!

The torrential rain that had filled the world with moisture had barely subsided when another kind of "rain" began to fall.

That was a shower of meteors pouring down from the strange bird's wings!

Countless streaks of dark blue "rain" joined together, dyeing the sky with a bright color.

The magnificent and beautiful scene inexplicably reminded Ling Xiao of white phosphorus bombs falling from the sky.

It is similarly exquisitely beautiful, and equally harbors a deadly danger!

The dark blue fire rain made no distinction between friend and foe.

In fact.

Since the outbreak of the demonic tide, these crazed monsters seem to have lost what little reason they have left.

Driven by some unknown force, they raced forward.

I don't know where I'm going, and it looks like I'm unlikely to stop...

The rain of fire fell with an overwhelming, world-ending force, and the first to be hit were not these visitors from another world, but the massive number of monsters on the ground.

Both are components of the Demon Tide, but those that fly in the sky seem to be more advanced than those that run on the ground.

The originally low roar began to grow louder and closer from the far distance.

That was the howl of countless monsters perishing under the indiscriminate saturation of the fire rain!

"Fire...fire!"

The horrific scene of purgatory drew ever closer, and Ling Xiao hurriedly cried out, "How much fire-resistant glue do we have left from the Blazing Lizards?!"

After a quick thought, Su Jinxi immediately gave an answer.

"One hundred and thirty-six units! And thirty fire-resistant linings that have already been completed!"

Monsters are valuable from head to toe; edible meat is the most common resource available.

Specialty products like fire-resistant glue are the real treasures!

In particular, they can be processed into props with special effects.

Having learned from the experience of using raincoats, Ling Xiao, at the suggestion of his sister Iron Hammer, originally wanted to equip everyone with a fireproof suit.

After all, even a normal heavy rain caught the survivors off guard.

In the unlikely event that the next version is a fire-related disaster like a volcanic eruption, a fire-resistant suit could very well help them get through the most difficult early stages.

But this is ultimately just a plan.

There are more pressing production tasks that require working overtime.

With the shelters and consumable items already too busy, Iron Hammer Sister and the other [craftsmen] created these thirty fireproof linings, which were among the experimental products made at the cost of their rest time.

But right now, no one expected the disaster to come so quickly!

Ling Xiao could only do his best.

"The fire rain will arrive in about two minutes! Immediately modify the fire-resistant adhesive, making it as wide as possible to cover a larger area!"

"Go to the shop and buy fire-resistant materials and items! Don't be stingy! Hurry!!"

There were no idiots present.

Iron Hammer Sister immediately understood and led the other craftsmen to begin the frantic secondary processing.

With Su Jinxi as the main force, she was unable to concentrate, so Lin Lu also took on the heavy responsibility of purchasing, pulling several members together to anxiously search and browse.

Seemingly sensing the approaching rain of fire behind them, the monsters outside the wall began to crowd even more frantically!

Even mindless monsters will feel genuine fear when death approaches!

Ling Xiao had only ever seen this biological primal reaction in corrupt beings like the Fallen Butcher and the Tyrant.

Those guys are not things that should exist in the mortal world!

Even if all that's left is half a head, he'd still be thinking of opening his mouth and taking a bite out of his own calf...

Lingxiao leaped up, grabbed the open umbrella ribs, and swayed outwards.

With the agility of a monkey, he swung to the edge of the umbrella in a few swift movements, then flipped over and landed on the umbrella surface.

Qi Heng didn't follow, staying behind to deal with the increasingly frenzied monster.

Ye Zhanqing and he took advantage of the lull before the fiery rain began to fall and climbed onto the umbrella.

"Mostly not enough..."

She glanced around and said in a heavy voice, "The Blazing Lizards aren't very big to begin with, and the yield of fire-resistant glue isn't high either. It's good if the glue produced by one lizard can make a lining."

"Even if you thin it out, it's difficult to protect the entire umbrella surface. Besides, if it's thinner, won't the fire-resistant effect be weakened...?"

The leaves unfurl, a clear mind yet a chaotic mess.

She couldn't think of a better way.

But some things have to be said.

In this critical moment, all she could do was ask Brother Xiao to minimize any possibility of misjudgment.

Ling Xiao had anticipated this.

Hearing the worries expressed by Ye Zhanqing, he couldn't help but feel a little heavy-hearted.

Then, he took out the fire-resistant glue sent by Iron Hammer Sister and began to lay it out quickly.

The danger is drawing ever closer...

Perhaps it was the illusion of being busy with work that made the temperature not rise despite the overwhelming downpour.

Only the monster's agonizing howls echoed throughout the room.

A casual glance revealed a vivid image of a massacre that violently assaulted Ling Xiao's eyes.

The monsters, each with its own unique shape, were engulfed in a ghostly blue light, the all-pervasive flames seemingly sucking their souls out of their bodies.

The lingering ghostly flames moved and flowed over their bodies, burning them to ashes in the blink of an eye, leaving not even a trace!

The dense rain of fire almost formed a "curtain of light" symbolizing death.

It pushed forward at a constant speed, ruthlessly burning the demonic tide on the ground to ashes!

close!

Closer!

Ye Zhanqing's forehead was covered in sweat, and the fire-repellent glue in his hand slipped and fell.

She hurriedly bent down to pick it up, but Ling Xiao grabbed it first.

"You go down first! I'll be right there!"

As she turned her head and murmured something, Ye Zhanqing saw Huo Yu almost upon her and gritted her teeth to squeeze out a concerned reminder.

"Brother Xiao! Put this down and come down quickly!"

Having said that, she didn't linger any longer and flipped back over from the other end of the umbrella.

Ling Xiao also felt nervous, but his hands remained steady.

He precisely arranged the stretched fire-resistant adhesive tightly, and then applied force while the fire rain poured down on the edge of the umbrella.

His figure suddenly leaped out, arriving at the other side far away from the rain of fire.

Before jumping, Ling Xiao looked back to check the fire-resistant properties of the umbrella.

However, the fire rain was too dense, and the ghostly blue light was not transparent.

What lies behind the "light curtain" is impossible to observe...

As the fiery rain poured down to halfway down the umbrella, he grabbed the edge and flipped backward.

Good thing...

Everything inside is safe and sound!

Fire-retardant glue works!

Walking past the adoring crowd, Ling Xiao returned to the forefront.

"Look, Brother Xiao!"

Su Jinxi sent several screenshots showing the experiences of other people in the channel after encountering the fire rain.

Someone accidentally got caught in the rain and was burned to a skeleton in just a few seconds.

Moreover, it glowed with a translucent, eerie blue light, and after a few seconds, it collapsed on its own, shattering into countless fragments of light on the ground.

But such unlucky people are only a minority.

The fire rain didn't fall suddenly, and not everyone encountered it.

Many people in the channel have shelters that have never even encountered the Dreadnought. The probability of fire rain appearing is slightly higher, but it does not cover everyone in area 6103.

According to the survivors, this fire rain is extremely deadly to living organisms!

It's so potent that it ignites upon contact and kills anyone who touches it!

The survivors tried many methods to extinguish the fire, but the eerie blue flames would only extinguish themselves after burning away all the combustibles.

Fortunately, it caused almost no damage to the building.

Many of the wooden structures used for refuge were not ignited by the fire and rain.

in other words.

As long as you stay under cover, you can escape this disaster!

"Looks like it'll be fine without applying fire-retardant sealant, what a waste..."

Ling Xiao breathed a long sigh of relief, finally able to relax his tense nerves.

"Brother Xiao! You're just criticizing yourself after the fact!"

Iron Hammer Sister's tone was equally relaxed, and she said with joy, "When facing unknown dangers, you can never be too careful!"

That makes perfect sense!

The latest novel is first published here!

Qi Heng chimed in, "Look at you, you're not even as open-minded as that young lady! All you do is worry about those resources, whether you spend them more or less, they're all being used for good!"

"It's not like you secretly embezzled money to save up for your own wedding; it's all for everyone's good! What's the waste!?"

"Exactly!"

Lin Lu nodded vigorously, completely agreeing.

But when Ling Xiao's gaze swept over them, they instantly became as docile as quails.

He couldn't be more honest.

"In short, nothing bad has happened, that's the best thing."

Ling Xiao smiled and summarized the emergency response.

"Oh, and double-check the airtightness of the transfer passage. If we ultimately have to hide in the underground cave, there absolutely cannot be any fire rain leaking down the way!"

"good!"

Fire rained down, and all the monsters perished.

At least all the monsters that rushed into the umbrella's area were killed without a trace.

Perhaps their fate wasn't so bad; at least they left behind their remains after dying at the hands of explorers.

Beyond the umbrella was a curtain of light woven from fire and rain; even Ling Xiao wasn't sure he could survive inside...

Despite having many means of self-defense, Ling Xiao and Qi Heng were not prepared to put themselves in danger.

Ascertaining the true nature of the fire rain will certainly help with subsequent responses, but it's not necessary...

"Phew... I never expected we'd have time to relax during the demonic surge."

Qi Heng placed one foot on the edge of the wall's battlements, clicking his tongue in amazement.

"Are you bored?"

Ling Xiao casually retorted, "If you can't stay still, then go outside and have some fun. This time, I promise you the greatest possible freedom."

"Oh? Brother Xiao, you're eyeing my inheritance now?"

Qi Heng chuckled mischievously and playfully scolded, "Or are you in a hurry to get things done and need the money?"

"Don't worry! As long as you say the word, Brother Xiao! I'll make up whatever amount you're short on your wife's dowry, and if it's still not enough, I'll go out and hunt for the wild to make up the difference!"

Ling Xiao glanced sideways and saw Qi Heng's shifty eyes constantly drifting towards Su Jinxi not far away, which made him feel a little itchy.

But it's really not a good time to kick right now!

If the demonic tides below are all the same, then Qi Heng will definitely have to go down and give them a good labor reform.

Now, the outside world has been transformed into a terrifying and unpredictable rain of fire.

Ling Xiao could only watch as this guy jumped around and made a scene repeatedly.

"Alright, instead of wasting your energy on wild thoughts, why not think about the effects of this fire rain..."

"Impact? Brother Xiao, why don't you summarize the historical significance of this demonic tide again later?"

Despite his sharp tongue, Qi Heng's brain wasn't all muscle and junk.

"What...why...what should I do...?"

"First of all, what is this thing... a powerful weapon to purify the world's filth? Or is it some kind of forced cutscene playback?"

Ling Xiao listened to Qi Heng's rambling and unrestrained ramblings and brought them back to a focused point.

"Even the Eye of Appraisal can't tell. In any case, let's tentatively name it [Azure Pure Flame]!"

He continued, "This thing is known to be extremely lethal, and there is no way to stop the incineration process."

"I can offer him a hypothesis: this is yet another 'cleanup procedure' in the survival game."

Looking back at the various points in time, it seemed as if he had somehow grasped a thread.

"The gray fog is a form of cleansing; the extinguishing of the embers of the gods is also a form of cleansing; the far-reaching rainstorm is also a form of cleansing; even the formation of guilds can be seen as a survival game's cleansing of 'those who are not adapted'."

"And our scope of activities has expanded with each of these changes."

"The monsters and adventures around us are also changing in real time to match our growing strength."

With the monsters gone, the pressure has been greatly reduced.

Apart from a few guards, Ye Zhanqing and the others had gathered around at some point.

They stayed quietly beside Ling Xiao, listening to him recount his long-held speculations.

"Most of you are college students, so you've all definitely been exposed to games."

"The current situation is actually easy to understand. After leaving the starting village by the campfire, we fight monsters, level up, and gradually learn about this world."

"Both my mindset and abilities far surpass my former self. And the true content of the game will probably be revealed soon."

"Because none of the anomalies we've encountered before have been as ruthless, so... unreasonable..."

Ling Xiao paused, then concluded in a deep voice, "This may be our last peaceful time. The end of the fire rain should also be the end of the demonic tide."

"After that, the challenges of the new version might just be the true difficulty of this survival game!"

After he finished speaking, there was a moment of silence.

All they do is fight, they can't think. They're destined to be mindless, reckless fighters their whole lives.

Since his transmigration, Ling Xiao has been collecting information of all sizes and piecing it together in his spare time.

The hidden patterns are gradually coming to light...

Just like data points marked on paper, connecting them can eventually reveal trends and predict future developments.

Even though there were some highly inaccurate "data" entries, such as those from the Duchess and the landlady, they still provided special support for Ling Xiao's conjecture.

That's the truth about the game!

If I were to unlock content step by step, I shouldn't have run into a big boss that I couldn't even see during the newbie protection period!

Moreover, they can still communicate and have self-awareness!

NPCs?

He trusts his intuition more!

That duchess must be a "real" being, knowing many secrets, or even being some kind of life form left over from a hidden history.

The proprietress's words further solidified his suspicions.

Compared to them, who can only "play games", the boss lady is undoubtedly a being of a higher dimension!

Since I can communicate with her in the instance, it means I have access to an opportunity to leave the game!

But those are all too far away.

Only through repeated reflection in memory can one belatedly realize what level of people one has interacted with.

But... we'll meet again sooner or later!

Without the monsters' harassment, the fire rain did not damage the umbrella.

Everyone chattered away, enjoying their last moments of leisure, their hearts filled with both trepidation and anticipation for the future.

at last……

The time on my watch is almost up...

The light curtain formed by the fire rain is starting to loosen; a new version is coming soon!

(End of this chapter)