Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 92 091: Fire and Thunder Upgrade, Azure Wave Domain

Science and technology are primary productive forces.

But in this world, things need to be adapted to local conditions and change in accordance with reality.

The ultimate power, with its unknown limits and omnipotence, is the main theme of this world.

The cost of fire grenades is not low.

Even with dozens exploding at once, the power wasn't particularly astonishing.

It cannot kill these monstrous snakes, whose average level is above LV10, with a single blow.

Fortunately, Ling Xiao and his companion never intended to win using them.

The timing of events is unpredictable, and the advantages of location can be reversed.

The final deciding factor will depend on the "human element" they hold in their hands!

The large snake, its skin charred and revealing tender pink flesh, writhed in agony amidst the billowing white steam.

The damage from fire grenades should be limited to explosions and burns, but in rainy weather with abundant water accumulation, the high-temperature water vapor is also a major "weapon"!

Blast injuries, burns, and scalds!

Fire triumphed over water at that moment!

While the damage from the overlapping bursts is not fatal, it is enough to plunge most of the monsters into a quagmire of suffering.

So much so that when Ling Xiao and his companion launched their counter-attack, only a few elite monsters, such as level 14, were able to withstand the pain.

However, their desperate counterattacks are nothing more than brute force.

Despite the relentless rain, the water on the ground was quite deep.

But after these seemingly insignificant fireballs unleashed their power, the Azure Serpent's greatest reliance was directly stripped away.

The formed streams of water are almost nowhere to be found, as broken and tragic as the scales of a snake!

As a result, the match between Ling Xiao and Qi Heng ended in less than three minutes.

"call……"

Qi Heng nudged the snake's head, which was sticking out its long tongue, with his toe and muttered, somewhat unsatisfied, "That's it? I feel like it's even weaker than the last wave."

"No! It should be that I've become stronger!"

Ling Xiao glanced at his smug companion and promptly poured cold water on his enthusiasm.

"You're this happy with just a bunch of elite monsters? You'd better be prepared if a boss monster suddenly appears later!"

"Then I will!"

"If I could beat it, I'd definitely smash its snake ass in!"

One of Qi Heng's strengths is that he is not bound by so-called "face".

The ground was covered in snake blood and mangled corpses; it took half a day to collect them.

This made both of them a little disgusted.

Ling Xiao continued to quietly amass wealth.

He suddenly realized that he was very suited to this kind of "genocide" killing.

For example, this Azure Serpent has so many racial talents that he can't keep up with them all.

Although the quality of all of them is "ordinary", the sheer quantity of them has fed the eagerly awaiting derivative talents on the panel.

Thanks to the experience gained from elite monsters at level 14, Lingxiao leveled up again, reaching level 13.

The talent bar alone contains three items from the Azure Serpent: [Underwater Breathing], [Water Flow Manipulation], and [Water Sense Positioning].

This last new talent is practically a "branch" tailor-made for him.

The ground was covered in water, as was the surrounding rainwater.

At this moment, they all became his most loyal scouts!

Previously, the perception range was expanded by manipulating water flow, and it was necessary to spontaneously generate fluctuations in order to be captured by [spatial perception].

Now his ability to utilize the water element has reached a new level!

With a simple attempt, the surrounding water within a hundred meters rippled in his mind like a black and white ink painting.

At this point, Lingxiao was almost unaffected by the water.

It could even create more favorable opportunities!

No need to observe with your own eyes anymore.

Using his "Mind's Eye," Ling Xiao could monitor the Demon Tide Cave from a great distance.

Even the strange phenomenon of churning water couldn't escape his "eyes".

After a series of fierce battles, it was already noon.

"Found a big one..."

After observing subtly for a while, and seeing that the other party rolled around a few times in "annoyance" without showing any intention of leaving the cave, Ling Xiao said in a deep voice, "Let's go, let's go back to the camp first."

"The fire-thunderbolts are very effective. Let's go back and discuss it; maybe we can wipe out this nest today!"

Ye Zhanqing's pioneering team didn't work themselves to the bone; they returned after collecting enough resources.

They returned to camp just ahead of the two men.

Walking up the gentle slope that had been cleared of the floodwater, Ling Xiao found Iron Hammer Sister and the others, confirming the effectiveness of the Fire Thunder.

Often, it's not necessary to pursue powerful firepower or devastating damage.

Weakening the enemy is equally important!

Without a doubt, the fire thunderbolt is an excellent tool for eliminating water!

Even when fighting in the rain, eliminating the water element which is advantageous to monsters can still make things much easier for explorers.

"Really!? That's wonderful!"

Iron Hammer Girl, with streaks of soot still on her face, waved her gloved little fist excitedly upon hearing this, saying, "We're happier to see that the props we make are useful than to be praised for being useful ourselves!"

"Hey, you can't say that!"

Qi Heng promptly stepped in to play the straight man, saying, "Even the best props can't compare to people. Thanks to you guys, our Qingshan Glory will definitely get better and better!"

As the group was enjoying themselves, Ye Zhanqing, who had finished taking inventory of the supplies, also came over.

"Why are you grinning like that? Got another boss-level predator?"

Qi Heng wouldn't let this rare opportunity slip by, and immediately started bragging, as if he wanted to break down the two overwhelming team battles from the morning into a detailed account for her.

He started it but didn't respond.

Ye Zhanqing didn't respond, but listened attentively to Qi Heng's self-praise.

Finally, Ling Xiao interrupted, saying, "Alright! Those who know the situation understand that we just killed a bunch of monster snakes; those who don't might think you shut down a nuclear missile silo at the last minute!"

"The plan has changed, so we might as well act ahead of schedule! I've scouted the area around the Demon Tide Cavern and confirmed that there aren't many monster snakes left from not long ago."

"However, there's an unknown entity that's much stronger than the LV14 elite monster we killed. It's probably a higher-level Azure Serpent, or... a boss-level one!"

When it came to serious matters, everyone spoke enthusiastically.

"Leader-level...is there no specific rank? What is the exact threat level? Is it suitable for group hunts or precise assassinations by elite squads?"

Ye Zhanqing posed three questions in quick succession.

Ling Xiao answered them one by one: "I only detected that it is much stronger than LV14, but I don't know the specifics."

"As for the hunting method... let's stick to small-team decapitation! After all, many members haven't completed their professional awakening yet."

"This monster-suppressing horde is a great opportunity to gain experience. Even the experience from ordinary monsters is enough for them. If we participate, our guild can even have everyone become a professional!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was greatly encouraged.

Everyone had thought of this idea, but bringing it up arbitrarily inevitably carries the connotation of "threatening or forcing a change of leadership."

This was proposed by Ling Xiao.

Not only them, but all the other ordinary members were absolutely overjoyed!

Who wouldn't want to level up rapidly?

Who likes to chop down trees every day!

Fortunately, Ling Xiao was never a ruthless boss who only oppressed his brothers. Whenever he had the chance, he never forgot to help his brothers develop together.

"Absolute safety is impossible, but we shouldn't throw the baby out with the bathwater."

Examining the modified second-generation Fire Thunder, Ling Xiao pondered for a moment before asking, "This version has increased its destructive power, but I actually hope to increase the range and duration of the flames."

"Of course, it would be best to balance both. But based on my practical experience, even this enhanced version is difficult to kill monsters of level 12 or higher directly."

"For these mutants that rely on water for combat, blasting the water around them is quite effective!"

"Uh-huh!"

Iron Hammer Girl's eyes sparkled, and she quickly nodded in agreement, "Don't worry, Brother Xiao!"

"We've already tried the direction you suggested; modifying it a bit won't be difficult!"

"That's good,"

Ling Xiao continued, "In terms of quantity... the more the better! What's the cost of the improved fire grenades? Will mass production reduce the cost?"

"Uh... as for the cost, we can probably keep it at around eleven copper coins per piece; it's basically impossible to lower it further..."

Hammer Girl scratched her cheeks a little embarrassedly.

She then solemnly assured them, "However, with practice, the output can easily reach one hundred per hour! With the replenishment of spiritual energy, it can be even faster!"

After briefly reviewing the terrain and monsters in his mind, Ling Xiao made the final decision.

"Thank you for your help. Let's start preparing now! We need at least three hundred!"

"Alright!"

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The logistics department received the assignment.

It's time for the hunting teams, who are the main fighting force, to be put to use.

The impact of the torrential rain was too great at first, but they are gradually getting used to it, and Ling Xiao and the others have also figured out the specific situation outside.

These explorers, who were already at a mid-to-high level, were actually not lacking in combat power!

While it's not enough to defeat the boss, it can still handle the ordinary monsters.

"Same as always: an elite squad infiltrates to carry out the decapitation strike, while the main force lies in ambush on the perimeter."

Ling Xiao scribbled on the paper map, "About fifty meters, don't get too close, even if the 'big fish' breaks through, don't rashly engage it."

"Just catch the small fish and get what you're entitled to."

"So what if the big fish gets away? If it runs away, it means it can't beat us and doesn't dare to fight us. We can just chase after it and kill it!"

"This kind of tail-and-run work is fine with me and Brother Dao. Gaining experience naturally requires good eyesight, as long as we don't get injured by accident."

The final assault team members were still Ling Xiao and Qi Heng.

The reason is simple: since the new version was released, everyone has witnessed how powerful the monsters have become.

In the past, when teams went into the underground caves, Pu Shi, Pan Hong, and others were still useful.

However, given the current intensity of the battle, a slight misstep could result in their deaths.

Survival games are accelerating and intensifying their selection processes...

Safe zones, food boxes, and other acts of kindness are becoming increasingly rare...

In the past, talents, skills, and items could all help explorers possess considerable strength.

But now, and in the future, without a main profession to rely on, one will only fall further and further behind.

"Brother Xiao! I have accomplished my mission!"

Iron Hammer Sister's face darkened even more, but Ling Xiao accepted the new type of fire grenades she handed him, and was extremely impressed by the efficiency of these ruthless people.

Explain the pros and cons clearly, and give plenty of benefits. The workers are so eager to do the work that they practically dance their hands around like they're leaving afterimages!

What exactly is subjective initiative?

"Knife Brother and I will each take a hundred, and the rest will be distributed to the brothers."

Ling Xiao then asked Ye Zhanqing for confirmation, "Has everyone recovered? If anyone feels unwell, please don't force yourself. Even I can't guarantee the safety of the people involved this time."

"Yes, everything is ready!"

Nodding, Ye Zhanqing calmly reported to the leader: "Actually, everyone is most worried about the two of you, after all, we're just observing from the sidelines."

"If we really manage to trap a certain leader, the toughest battle will be fought by you and... you and Brother Dao."

After putting away the fire bombs and checking his equipment, Ling Xiao smiled and comforted him, saying, "When two armies meet on a narrow path, the brave will prevail. Besides, we were prepared to catch the unprepared, and we've done our homework."

"Can't win? Ha, I've never actually encountered that."

Of course, dreams are an exception.

After silently adding a comment, Ling Xiao glanced at his watch and immediately decided to set off!

There's no time like the present.

We cleared out a lot of the demonic tide this morning. Who knows how many reinforcements the enemy will call in if we wait any longer?

Exploration requires caution, but too much delay will only lead to disaster!

Daring enough to ride a dragon and a tiger!

The already dim sunlight appeared even more colorless in the rain. Ling Xiao and Qi Heng disappeared into the layered curtain of water under the burning gazes of the crowd.

Not long after, a message came through the private chat.

Ye Zhanqing's expression brightened, and he immediately led everyone toward the designated location.

The commando team has already "infiltrated" the edge of the Demon Tide Cavern and may take action at any time!

Water-sensing positioning, spatial awareness.

In the ink painting, a huge creature is perched not far from the "entrance" of the underground cave.

The pattering raindrops hit its scales, picking up even finer droplets.

All of this provided solid evidence for Ling Xiao's perception.

Compared to the LV14 elite monster in my memory, it's easy to determine the level of the monster in the distance.

An absolute leader, or someone whose level is two or three levels higher!

Are you confident?

It's hard to say...

But since we're already here...

After exchanging a silent conversation with Qi Heng, Ling Xiao continued to approach.

The bone spear had already silently appeared in Qi Heng's hand.

suddenly!

Ling Xiao suddenly threw out the fire thunderbolt in his hand, and at the same time summoned the Iron Heart Blade!

It turned out that the monster that was originally huddled together "dozing off" suddenly became alert and sprang up after Ling Xiao crossed a certain boundary!

A strong sense of crisis was coming from that direction!

So much so that Ling Xiao, while dodging, also called out to warn Qi Heng.

"Get out of the way!"

Arrows tore through the rain curtain, each water arrow almost comparable to a thinner iron spear, enough to turn anyone into a pile of minced meat under a barrage.

The imposing black shadow, braving the intense explosion, rushed along the waterway!

A large shield completely blocked the flames from entering.

Moreover, its propulsion directly extinguished the remaining flames!

A giant snake head emerged from the rain and appeared before the two.

A fleeting glimpse!

【LV15 Azure Serpent Leader [Mutant] (Leader)】

[Racial Talents: Water Manipulation, Underwater Breathing, Water Sense Positioning, Smooth Scales, Azure Wave Domain (Limited)]

[Racial Skills: Water Curtain Arrow Rain, Water Cage, Tidal Shield, Spirit Spring Healing, Water Absorption Healing]

【个体属性：力量13/敏捷13/体质15；灵性10/感知12/精神13】

[Special Ability: Azure Wave Domain - In battle, the Azure Wave Serpent Leader can create a special water domain. The water flow within the domain enhances its movement speed, perception, and attack and defense, while weakening the enemy's movement speed and attack accuracy.]

[Background Story: The absolute ruler of this body of water...]

High level, it's only natural...

The leader level was expected...

but……

field!?

(End of this chapter)