Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 136, Section 135: Bingxin narrowly escaped destruction! Two teams went missing!

Humanoid monster...

So it really was a person!?

Before the strange man could finish speaking, his body trembled violently a few times and then suddenly froze.

It paused in a certain posture, like a stone statue at the bottom of the sea.

Qi Heng took two steps back, turned around in surprise, and gestured helplessly with his right hand to indicate that he hadn't made a move yet.

Ye Zhanqing and Su Jinxi also looked at Ling Xiao in surprise, hoping for his backbone.

But Ling Xiao didn't have time to explain to them.

Because the strange man's pupils were now shimmering with a dark halo.

This strange scene seemed to have no effect on anyone else, except for himself, the human with the highest spirituality who was constantly gazing at it.

In an instant, the world before Ling Xiao's eyes was also engulfed in ripples of black light.

It's similar to the dizziness that occurs when you quickly stand up after squatting for a long time.

Even though I knew perfectly well that the surroundings were bright, my gaze was involuntarily drawn to that black hole-like halo.

It was pitch black, which inexplicably reminded people of the depths of the sea.

The water was undulating, and the already sparse school of fish seemed to be fleeing the area in a panic.

The distorted light was nauseating.

But Ling Xiao's mind was completely absorbed in it, unable to extricate himself.

Look down...

Look down...

Deeper into the dark sea, what is more striking than darkness itself...?

Ling Xiao tried his best to see the enormous, boundless outline, but he could not make it out clearly.

As he stared intently, he heard indistinct murmurs in his ears!

More and more... and louder and louder!

Countless whispers intertwine and overlap, sketching out a hymn that belongs to no human being!

Ling Xiao couldn't understand.

But he was absolutely certain that this was a tribute to some kind of being!

What is that...?

What is that?!

Something was spreading in his mind, and the area covered by shadow gradually ignited a violent temper!

Click click click click...

A sound like an iceberg cracking echoed deep within my soul.

Ling Xiao, who had been lost in a daze for an unknown period of time, suddenly awoke!

I am...I am...

Something is wrong!

I should be in the cabin, how come...

He quickly pulled his attention away from the scene, but fortunately, although the suction force of the black hole-like halo was strong, it wasn't so terrifying that once he made contact, he would never be able to escape.

As consciousness gradually returned, the nearly shattered [Eternal Ice Heart] slowly healed back to normal.

The view returned to the dimly lit cabin.

Before me were several anxious faces, and Su Jinxi's anxious calls in my ear had somehow replaced the annoying babbling.

Ling Xiao gasped softly, shaking his head as he staggered to regain his footing.

Fine beads of sweat seeped from his forehead, the dampness making him feel sticky and irritating.

Ling Xiao, whose mental and physical exhaustion was no less than that of someone who had just fought a hard battle, threw his long sword with all his might as soon as he regained consciousness!

*Swoosh—thud!*

The Iron Heart Blade, carrying a violent surge of energy, pierced deep into the monster's head, ripping open the skull!

Qi Heng, who was the most anxious, did not come to check on Ling Xiao because he was on guard against the monster's abnormality.

I see that Brother Xiao is alright.

And they launched an attack immediately!

Without hesitation, he thrust out the bone spear. A flash of lightning disappeared in an instant, and a huge gash was torn open in the monster's chest!

but……

Even so, the strange man still didn't die.

The long blade that shot towards it almost pierced off half of its head.

But his lips were still moving, as if he were twitching or had some last words he needed to say to them.

Within two or three breaths, the strange man stopped moving completely.

A golden light flashed in the [Mission] section.

This means that their actions have made progress in investigating the cause of the crew's disappearance.

From the monster's human speech, Ling Xiao can make a bold deduction:

These are the crew members who disappeared on the Homecoming ship back then!

Make bold assumptions and verify carefully.

Once Ling Xiao regained his senses, the first thing he did was check the monster's corpse.

A snap of the fingers illuminates the glow.

A miniature yet warm sun appeared in the dimly lit cabin.

With the addition of spiritual power, the effects of exorcising evil and purifying are quietly activated.

But strangely, there was nothing unusual about myself.

If you can't figure it out, just write it down and don't think about it for now.

Using the light, Ling Xiao crouched down and used the Iron Heart Blade to pry open the monster's shattered skull.

A grayish-white, greenish-brown solid-liquid mixture, rotten to the brim, came into his view.

Ling Xiao was slightly taken aback.

It seemed as if I had seen something incredible, but the feedback from [Spatial Perception] was undeniably real.

Within the monster's shattered brain tissue, fleshy tendrils are intertwined and show a tendency to grow and extend!

"Come,"

He beckoned to Qi Heng, pointing at the filthy mess and indicating, "One more time!"

The lightning bolt obediently flashed by.

This time, those fleshy tendrils also vanished into thin air along with the shattered brain.

Once the potential dangers were eliminated, Ling Xiao quietly recounted what had just happened.

And the speculations it sparked.

"Brother Xiao, you mean, it's the missing crew member we're looking for!?"

Ye Zhanqing said in surprise, "I was wondering why killing monsters would show progress on the quest."

"But just now... Brother Xiao, are you alright? If there's anything wrong, please don't hide it from us and try to handle it all by yourself!"

Ling Xiao first shook his head, then sighed and nodded slightly, saying, "This monster is more terrifying than I expected."

"Or rather, this monster is just a pawn. The truly terrifying being is someone whose mind almost became trapped and unable to escape just from catching a glimpse of its outline."

"Note that if you encounter similar monsters in the future, do not make eye contact with them for an extended period of time."

"Ideally, there should be no physical contact. Unless I specifically request it, just kill them with ranged attacks!"

As he spoke, he carefully recounted some of the scenes from his previous hallucinations.

This caused several people to frown with concern, while also recognizing the seriousness of the problem.

In the eyes of the members of [Light of Green Hills], Brother Xiao is powerful in every way and without any weaknesses!

In private, everyone was discussing just how strong Brother Xiao was.

Are all the attributes almost over twenty?

Even Ling Xiao's powerful soul was almost "ambushed" by this bizarre trap. Can the BOSS behind the crew really be defeated through combat...?

Ling Xiao retrieved the broken sword tip from the rapidly decaying body, purified it, and handed it to Iron Hammer Sister.

Looking at the time, it's time to meet up.

A simple summary of the whole story, omitting some details and clues.

Ling Xiao led his team out of the cabin and back to the deck where they had set off.

The female Japanese soldiers' team and the white-clad man's team were already waiting.

Seeing that Ling Xiao was the third team to return, a strange light flashed in her eyes.

One of the shorter Japanese soldiers in her group raised his chin and arrogantly asked, "Hey! What did you find?"

Without Ling Xiao needing to respond, Qi Heng grinned and stepped forward.

His tall and robust presence immediately made the other person's expression become unnatural.

"Hey! Is the dog barking at your mom?"

Qi Heng laughed heartily with a sunny disposition, "Didn't your mother teach you to introduce yourself before asking someone a question?!"

"They don't understand any manners; they're either bastards or mixed-race children!"

"you!!"

The middle-aged Japanese devil, his eyes blazing with anger, grabbed the samurai sword at his waist, but was stopped by his captain's sweet voice.

"Kojiro! Don't be rude!"

She maintained her smile and softly apologized to Qi Heng.

"Red bean paste, private Marseille (I'm so sorry)!"

"Everyone has been under a lot of pressure lately, so it's understandable that some etiquette might have been overlooked. Please forgive us!"

"I know some of you have prejudices against our country, but now is the time to overcome this difficulty together. The information you bring back might be of great help! So please don't hesitate to share it!"

The white-clad man then joined in, walking up to the female Japanese soldier and looking Qi Heng in the eye.

"While we are all explorers, that doesn't mean you can be superior to us!"

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His gaze bypassed Qi Heng and lingered on Ling Xiao and the others for a moment.

"Aren't you guys always talking about unity? Why won't you share even a little bit of information? Or are you just hiding in a corner waiting for us to clear the level?"

Ling Xiao said nothing, but stepped out from behind Qi Heng and coldly turned Bai Nan's gaze away.

The appointed time has arrived.

Being punctual is a good habit, especially for special occasions like this.

Among the level 20 explorers, there may be some idiots who can't think straight, but there will never be any weaklings who don't meet the skill requirements.

Neither [Yinmeng] nor [Ji Henglei]'s teams showed up, and they didn't reply to private messages either, so something must have happened.

Moreover, he didn't sense any intense fighting taking place elsewhere throughout the entire process.

Although the range of [Spatial Awareness] is limited, the aftermath of a battle between LV20 players will not be so quiet!

This means that the two teams of compatriots either encountered a "trap" similar to their own, silently facing the hidden terror!

Either they are safe and sound, but for some reason they chose not to reply to the message and didn't even come to meet up.

Either way, it has resulted in our current isolated group having to face the pressure of two full squads.

Human unity?

Oh……

No matter how difficult the situation or how perilous the circumstances, we must persevere.

Wherever there are people, there will be disagreements, friction, and conflict!

Not to mention that the countries from which these two teams originated are not on good terms with their respective home countries.

Should I bow down and submit to get through?

Should I reluctantly join them?

Shit!

Even an idiot wouldn't have such a thought!

Therefore, there is no need to communicate or care about the false "cooperative" relationship.

Qi Heng responded with a witty rebuke to the Japanese team's subtle but deadly probing.

Without saying a word, Ling Xiao immediately activated [King's Bloodline] and [Bloodline Refinement]!

A truly oppressive aura suddenly descended!

The two teams of ten people were caught off guard and their ugly behavior was exposed.

The two strongest captains were alright, they just shuddered suddenly.

The weaker members of the group nearly collapsed to their knees, almost disobeying orders and kneeling down!

The arrogant Japanese devil who was being targeted by Ling Xiao couldn't even keep his knees steady after he knelt down!

He struggled desperately, as if drowning, and it took him three attempts to get up from the ground.

In a state of utter disarray, they hid behind their captain's slender body.

They didn't even dare to raise their heads, let alone curse.

When a scoundrel tries to take advantage of you, you'd better just slam your cleaver against the doorframe!

Ling Xiao actually had a better choice.

But having just returned from a "black hole," he had no interest in playing mind games with these bastards.

Even without further information, they wouldn't be completely clueless after discovering clues about the missing crew members.

Since that's the case, there's no need for any pretense or pretense.

Let's just tear off the mask of civility!

He used to just silently like posts online, but now he has a real opportunity to do so offline.

Really want to do it?

That's something you can't miss!

"Woh! Woh! Woh! Easy! Easy!"

The white-haired man's face fell slightly, but he quickly spread his hands to reassure his brother, "Brother! Please don't do this!"

"Let's talk this out. We're all participating in the dungeon together! There's no need for infighting!"

Not to mention Ling Xiao and Qi Heng, who were at the forefront with full momentum, even the girls like Ye Zhanqing, who had already gripped their weapons, suddenly felt bored.

Having been tempered by blood and fire, they are no longer useless cowards who would just hide in the background and point fingers.

Who says women are inferior to men?!

The number of kills achieved with the Guan Dao and Longbow is the best proof!

They admired Ling Xiao and were somewhat convinced of Qi Heng's abilities, but that didn't mean they would treat these people with any respect!

The weapon of criticism is ultimately no match for the criticism of weapons.

If you speak politely, they'll raise their heads high and bark at you like dogs.

When they brandished steel knives capable of severing their dog heads, these arrogant creatures suddenly bowed their heads and began to speak human language.

In short: despicable!

"If you want to exchange information, then say so first. If you don't agree, that's fine too. You can each go your own way afterward."

Ling Xiao said calmly, "However, if you dare to trip me up, whether it's openly or covertly,..."

"If we find out, don't try to explain the misunderstanding to me..."

"We want to beat the game, but you insist on making things difficult by fighting the monsters. Fine, then let's fight!"

The resounding final note sent shivers down the spines of both teams.

They had never seen Ling Xiao make a move.

But under that terrifying pressure just now...

If the two sides really start fighting.

Even if your side has a numerical advantage, your strength will definitely be weakened!

Is the man with such an imposing aura truly someone they can match in terms of actual combat strength?

Even the usually confident, even somewhat arrogant, Bai Nan felt uncertain.

Therefore, his expression became even more amiable, and he even took over the right to speak from the female Japanese soldier next to him, apologizing to Ling Xiao and the others.

"Please forgive their rudeness; I sincerely apologize to everyone!"

"Therefore, to show our sincerity in cooperating, let me first tell you about our findings!"

"The compartment we are exploring is..."

……

Compared to the Japanese who became dejected after setbacks, the white man was clearly more tactful.

After listening to his story, Ling Xiao offered up the monster's physical characteristics in exchange.

Anyway, this news isn't worth much. They still need to stay on the Homecoming Ship for a few hours, and they'll run into it sooner or later.

As for the abnormality of the monster's pupils?

Ha ha……

Ling Xiao himself didn't understand it, so he didn't want to embarrass himself by bringing it up.

At least the two sides didn't have a conflict.

The white man feigned concern for the other two teams, but when Ling Xiao invited him to join the investigation, he immediately shook his head and declined.

After exchanging a few words, the two sides parted ways again.

Watching the backs of the two men and three women, the female Japanese soldier at the very back silently dropped a paper butterfly from her sleeve. It fluttered and disappeared into the air, attaching itself to the back of the "unaware" Ling Xiao.

Just before disappearing around the corner, the woman smiled as she confirmed she had locked onto the target.

at the same time.

Ling Xiao smiled and put his index finger to his lips, signaling the others to be quiet.

After he released the spirit of the Earth Flame Dragon Lizard to attach to himself and merged the paper butterfly into his soul, he chuckled softly, "A mere trick, disappointing."

"Let's go find the last broken piece of the sword first, then see if we can help those two teams..."

"We're all compatriots, even if we die, we should die on this land! Fallen leaves don't return to their roots, they can't even drink the soup of oblivion..."

(End of this chapter)