Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 155, Section 154: Alone, I venture into the demon's lair, traversing the shattered stars!

Having spent so much time by Ling Xiao's side, Qi Heng's command abilities had actually been hidden all along.

One reason is that the former is too dazzling.

But more so because the latter deeply understands the principle that "the less ability one has, the less responsibility one bears."

Team fights require high damage output, so he needs to perform at his best.

But these tasks that require brainpower are best avoided; it's so much better to just leave them all to Brother Xiao!

Everyone usually laughs at Brother Dao for being "simple-minded".

But no one took the joke as the truth, and no one really thought that Qi Heng was nothing special...

In fact.

Qi Heng, who had received systematic military training, privately taught Ling Xiao a lot about command.

Even after arriving in another world, they witnessed and mastered a completely different power system.

fighting……

Ultimately, it erupts between people and "enemies".

Simple, unwavering obedience to orders is often enough to create a decisive advantage for both sides.

For example, right now.

With Ling Xiao completely watching from the sidelines, the battle casualties reached an astonishing 0 to 37 in just one minute!

There were almost no injuries at the 【Light of Green Hills】!

Except for one unlucky guy who was hit by the aftershocks of the wolf king's dying blow.

This extremely short battle could even be described as perfect.

Although the average level of a wolf pack is higher than that of a human, their numbers are simply not enough to form a threatening attack against a well-prepared and well-organized fighting force.

Monster attacks inflict damage in only two ways.

First, it is an unexpected surprise attack that inflicts massive casualties on human forces before they can react.

The second method is to wear down the prey with "momentum," just like a wolf pack hunting, gradually increasing the pressure on the prey until it collapses and becomes chaotic, and then taking advantage of the chaos to kill it!

The tactics of ancient light cavalry were very similar.

However, under Qi Heng's command, the wolf pack's surprise attacks and attrition tactics were all ineffective.

Instead, it directly led to the demise of the entire Frostwolf clan.

Just as ancient cavalry dared not easily charge into well-organized, heavily armored infantry formations.

To engage in close combat rashly.

After Qi Heng and his men revealed their ferocious "claws and fangs," the wolf pack stretched their necks out to the butcher's knife!

In this battle, the one who stood out the most was not Qi Heng, who killed the wolf king in a head-on confrontation.

Instead, Crocodile has no offensive capabilities whatsoever, but his support abilities are unparalleled throughout the entire match.

Perhaps it's to demonstrate their own value.

This Holy Light Priest casts a light shield with his left hand and summons holy light with his right!

Even if it's used to protect dozens of people, the light shield can only withstand one hit from the sharp wolf fangs.

But this undoubtedly gives combat personnel an extra "life"!

Without this extra layer of protection, even if the unfortunate fellow didn't suffer a fatal injury, he would still inevitably suffer serious injuries.

After all, the wolf king's strength is undeniable.

Apart from Qi Heng, who withstood the powerful attack without any apparent harm, everyone else who was affected by the aftershocks suffered greatly.

They annihilated the enemy forces behind enemy lines.

Qi Heng happily pounded Crocodile's chest.

This is also a truly intimate gesture of considering the latter as a teammate.

"Well done!"

"Get some rest! We have a long journey ahead tomorrow!"

With Ling Xiao's praise, everyone quickly washed up and went into their tents.

Brother Xiao is on night watch.

After they got used to it, they slept very soundly every day.

"Your abilities are quite impressive, Old K!"

Qi Heng casually put his arm around Crocodile's shoulder and said with a grin, "Can you give me a bigger set next time?"

"Actually, I'm most afraid of pain... Ouch!"

Ye Zhanqing grabbed the guy's ear without any mercy and dragged him to a campfire.

"Sister Ye, what are you doing?! I worked so hard to fight monsters, and I came back breathless, only to be exploited by you?!"

"I'm still the president, you know! You should at least show me some respect! There's no law left!!"

"Alright, stop being so cheeky."

Ling Xiao's brief remark interrupted Qi Heng's anger.

"We need to discuss how to proceed tomorrow..."

He zoomed in on the map and pointed to the red dots that were flashing between light and dark, saying, "With the version update, the location of the Demon Tide has also changed."

"Moreover, they no longer stay only around the landing point; they also scatter into smaller groups that roam around."

On the map.

A nearby point contracts and expands like breathing, occasionally separating into smaller points of light.

Ling Xiao glanced at everyone and said softly, "I was looking at the map just now and found that this group of Frost Wolves is the same."

"This is their lair! Judging from the size of the light spots, there are at least three hundred frost wolves there!"

Staring at the spot where Ling Xiao's finger landed, the group fell into deep thought and remained silent for a moment.

Because the point where the demonic tide descended happened to be located right on their southward migration route.

of course.

Once you know it's dangerous, it's easy to avoid it.

Anyway, it's all heading south, and there's more than one road here.

But since Ling Xiao has brought it up himself, it means he must have other ideas.

The group waited quietly for what would happen next.

After they had processed their information, Ling Xiao made a simple gesture, and a concise schematic diagram appeared on the map.

"This version truly leads us all the way south."

"But we can't just focus on running around; exploration and development are crucial and cannot be neglected! We must seize the resources we need to collect and the opportunities we should grasp!"

"Everyone has seen the Frostwolf's strength; it's average. They might be under pressure facing several hundred, but we're confident we can handle them."

He then introduced the main topic, which is also the main "battle plan" for the next two days.

"I now propose that we begin preparations to conquer this Frostwolf Den."

"Everyone is welcome to speak their mind freely; don't keep things bottled up inside."

Qi Heng and the others exchanged glances, their expressions varied, but none showed any hesitation.

In the past, we might have needed to have some communication.

However, the Light of Green Hills has already wiped out many points where the demonic tides descended, and the group is not opposed to this kind of "large-scale" operation.

Some even rejoice at the mere mention of war!

After all, aside from the initial period when they lacked experience and were relatively weak, some of their companions unfortunately died.

Although they encountered difficulties and went through tough battles during their subsequent survival journey, with Ling Xiao and Qi Heng in charge, no one was injured or killed.

Looking at all the guilds in the entire region, this achievement is nothing short of astonishing!

dead?

This is perfectly normal in this world.

Immortal! ?

That's incredibly awesome!

This achievement also owes much to thorough preliminary preparations.

After everyone agreed on the strategy, the group immediately began to develop a corresponding plan.

The first is the "backup plan".

As the saying goes: Before thinking about victory, think about defeat!

This is not a game.

If you lose, you'll most likely lose your head, and there won't be another chance to play.

Therefore, before thinking about how to win, what needs to be prepared is how to minimize losses after a defeat and preserve manpower as much as possible.

"The past is the past, the present is the present."

Ling Xiao sighed and said with some helplessness, "The convoy does have more flexibility and adaptability, but its ability to withstand risks is far weaker than that of a shelter."

"If the encirclement and suppression fails, then we will have no choice but to retreat immediately."

"Hey! Don't dampen your spirits!"

Qi Heng waved his hand dismissively and pointed out in an impassioned tone, "It's not like we haven't fought back against overwhelming odds before! When have we ever been chased back to the shelter by monsters?!"

"Even without this layer of insurance, we can still run Little Demon Nest!"

Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao shook his head and chuckled helplessly.

"Talk is cheap, but preparations still need to be made."

"The convoy should change its route and move southwest, maintaining a distance of three kilometers to avoid this demon's lair."

"After continuing south for a while, I'll go back to scout. If we can win, then we'll gather our elite troops and give it a shot!"

The group's expressions brightened, and none of them objected.

Su Jinxi added, "Then... should we build some simple defensive fortifications?"

"With the main force attacking the demon's lair, the combat strength of the personnel left behind is inevitably somewhat weak."

"Whether it's to defend against monsters or other survivors we might encounter, having fortifications would be somewhat helpful."

"Yes," Ling Xiao nodded, "You're right, that's definitely necessary."

"Materials are meant to be saved for use; if you need them, don't be stingy!"

"good!"

……

……

After a night of wind and snow, the earth felt even heavier.

Lingxiao left the campfire to feel the temperature.

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Although he had anticipated this, the grim situation still left him no room for complacency.

At Pan Hong's shouts, the snow cattle in the center of the camp shook off the snow and got up.

Upon closer inspection, he appears to be even more obese than before.

There's nothing I can do; I eat well but don't exercise much.

Previously, surviving in the wild was not only filled with fear and anxiety, but also meant uncertainty about where the next meal would come from.

Now that I'm officially part of the government, I'm treated like a vehicle and given the best food and drink.

Moreover, the work isn't tiring.

That little bit of work sounds plausible, but let's look at Niu Niu's attributes.

Pulling a cart?

It couldn't be easier!

The back and forth resulted in overnutrition.

They store up nutrients and turn them into fat, and one or two of them will peek over and beg for food when someone passes by.

Pushing aside the fluffy head, Ling Xiao tightened his armor and went forward to scout ahead again.

After enjoying the hot soup from breakfast, the group set off again.

The temperature was significantly lower than yesterday, but fortunately, the new armor developed by Iron Hammer Sister was almost ready.

With a few more modifications to the formula, mass production can be achieved at a more reasonable price.

Although it is still relatively high compared to ordinary armor, the unavoidable cold is now the greatest threat to the survivors.

Hoofprints and cart tracks blend together, stretching into the distance.

With a casual flick of his wrist, he hurled an ice spear, killing the frost wolf that was fleeing with its tail between its legs.

Ling Xiao sent a message to the convoy behind him.

We've arrived.

The hill, neither too high nor too low, was just right to serve as a base for setting up camp.

The convoy stopped temporarily, and construction did not begin immediately.

Ling Xiao traveled alone north again, heading towards the demon's lair where hundreds of frost wolves dwelled.

The light was dim.

However, on such flat terrain, both sides can easily spot each other, making it difficult to approach silently.

So after rushing to get closer, Ling Xiao chose the most direct and time-saving method.

Reckless!

The newly integrated [Shadow Stealth] skill did indeed give him the ability to approach silently.

But don't forget what kind of environment we're in now.

The three suns overhead, while somewhat derelict in their duties as "suns," still provide sufficient light as "light bulbs."

Moreover, there were hardly any shelters around.

Although Ling Xiao could enter the Shadow World, the cost of forcibly activating it was very high, and the effect was not very good.

Instead of being so hesitant, we might as well just charge straight through!

The perfect infiltration is to eliminate all the witnesses!

What he needs to do right now isn't even infiltration.

It was just reconnaissance.

By stirring up trouble in the grass, we can still discover the enemy's strengths and weaknesses!

"Huh?"

At the outer edge of the demonic tide, three somewhat thin frost wolves walked together, their tails drooping.

One of them seemed to sense something, raising its head to look south, but only managed to let out a low, unintelligible groan.

boom--

The immense kinetic energy from the ice spear pierced through its body and propelled it forward.

After plunging into the snow, it exploded and splashed, blasting the frost wolf and shattered ice together!

The hot, filthy blood drenched the two frost wolves beside him.

Before they could react, two ice spears, striking them precisely, came at the same time.

One end had its head smashed to pieces and was beyond dead; the other end was lucky, its remaining upper body began to struggle wildly.

Its remaining forelimbs barely twitched.

A gust of wind swept behind him, and Frostwolf's vision spun.

With a casual slash, he severed the last wolf's head and continued his charge forward without slowing down at all!

He made no attempt to conceal his presence, only his aura.

The surrounding wolf packs are already heading this way!

There isn't much difference in their levels.

Ling Xiao, however, was not nervous.

After the [Heart of Gluttony] gave rise to the talent tree, his combat power could no longer be measured by his level alone.

When facing other survivors and neither side knows the other's hand, one must be cautious.

But when facing these monsters, all you need to do is maintain the most basic respect...

All that's left is to strike hard!

Amidst a wolf howl, the frost wolf pack, which had just exhaled a chilling breath, was cleaved in two by a blade of light that seemed to sweep across their field of vision!

Ling Xiao didn't stop for a moment and continued to rush forward.

March and kill your way through!

The number of Frostwolf killed by him has reached triple digits, and more monsters continue to pour in.

My prediction was off...

The number of monsters at this landing point is far more than three hundred...

But the real test has begun!

Plans can't keep up with changes, but Ling Xiao's emotions didn't fluctuate much.

It doesn't matter.

It just takes a little more time.

A fleeting glimpse!

【LV22 Frostwolf [Mutant] (Leader)】

[Racial Traits: Frost Protection, Resilient Skin, Cold-Weather Prowess, and Goosebump Warning]

[Racial Skills: Icy Breath, Frostbite]

[Individual Attributes: Strength 20/Agility 24/Constitution 18]

[Individual Description: Frostwolf, living in cold regions, live in packs and are relatively weak individually; they possess excellent agility and strong frost attack capabilities, enabling them to quickly weaken enemies in combat.]

Leader-level?

A bit weak...

The detection revealed that this majestic Frostwolf leader not only lacked any special talents, but also had very few skills.

Ling Xiao was somewhat boring.

But he still took the strike seriously, as a test of the skill level of the Frostwolf Clan's top warrior.

To show respect.

【Overlord Blade - Long-Range Style】!

The already swift figure accelerated even further.

Ling Xiao's longsword, carrying a dark aura, slammed into the Frostwolf leader who was leading his men!

The unprecedented chilling warning instantly extinguished Frostwolf's fighting spirit.

The sudden surge of intense fear made it abruptly halt its charge.

But it was too late.

bass--

The fierce blade light shot out for more than ten meters, and even its henchmen behind it were not spared.

Ling Xiao was still not satisfied, so he flicked his wrist and dispersed the condensed sword energy.

moment!

The frost wolves that were relatively close to the perimeter were pierced through without hesitation by the scattered, stinging blades!

【Overlord Blade - Shattering Star】!

(End of this chapter)