Swallowing the Stars: Starting with a Meteor Tear

Chapter 13 County Town No. 02011

In the wilderness, on a dilapidated abandoned road, a fully armed squad of martial artists cautiously advanced.

Both sides of the road were covered with barren grass that was almost as tall as a person. A gentle breeze blew through the grass, making it rustle and revealing an indescribable desolation.

The marching squad consisted of six people. Two burly men carrying long swords and shields led the way, while a young man carrying a shield brought up the rear.

In the center of the group were a middle-aged man wielding a sword, a spirited woman carrying a huge gun and wearing a bullet belt, and a young man carrying a gun and a huge iron box.

At this moment, the burly middle-aged man in the middle was giving instructions to the young man next to him who was wearing combat uniform and holding a black long gun.

"Yangyang, this is your first time entering the wilderness area, so I need to tell you some things to be careful about beforehand."

This burly middle-aged man was the captain of this squad, Lei Hong, the Wind Chaser Sword. He possessed the strength of a mid-level warrior and was a well-known figure in the martial arts circle of Jiangnan Base City.

The young man holding a black spear beside him was Zhou Yang, who was entering the wilderness area for the first time.

Upon hearing the words of the middle-aged strong man Lei Hong, he immediately and solemnly replied:

"Uncle Lei, you said it all, I remember it all."

"Um."

Lei Hong nodded, quite satisfied with Zhou Yang's attitude, and continued:

"First and foremost, and most importantly—if an insurmountable danger arises, everyone must prioritize their own safety and escape at all costs. Do not waste your goodwill on pointless acts!"

Zhou Yang was slightly surprised by a rule mentioned by the burly man Lei Hong. He couldn't help but glance at his father, Zhou Yong, who was leading the way, thinking that if Zhou Yong were in danger, he probably wouldn't be able to abandon him and escape alone.

Perhaps having heard their words, Zhou Yong, who was walking ahead, turned around and grinned at Zhou Yang.

"Yangyang, listen to the captain. If you really encounter an insurmountable danger, just run for your life. Save as many as you can, and don't hesitate."

"Only by living can one have the chance to avenge the dead, or at the very least, help take care of one's family. It's better than dying in vain."

He paused for a moment, then added, "Especially when I'm in danger, don't think about anything, just run. Remember, your mother can't lose her husband and then her son on the same day!"

Although he said it in a joking tone, Zhou Yang fell into a brief silence, feeling somewhat speechless.

Dad, please stop talking. You're making it sound like you're trying to establish a sympathetic stance.

Lei Hong, listening to the conversation between the father and son, smiled slightly, but continued:

"The first point is completely voluntary. If you really want to stay and die, no one will stop you."

But you need to listen carefully from here on out!

As he spoke, he unconsciously raised his voice, and Zhou Yang quickly perked up his ears to listen.

"I know you're a genius who was recruited early by the Ultimate Martial Arts Academy, and your physical abilities are comparable to those of veteran high-level warriors, but—"

"A genius is just a genius. In this wilderness, countless geniuses die every year. Only those who survive have the opportunity to go further and higher."

"So—at least within our team, I hope you don't have any arrogance of a genius, because that will get us all killed!"

His words were serious, and Zhou Yang's expression unconsciously tightened slightly. He nodded solemnly and said, "Don't worry, Uncle Lei, I understand!"

"Ha ha."

Only then did Lei Hong reveal a hearty smile and continue to give instructions.

"Also, fighting in the wilderness is different from your actual combat assessment. Here, all kinds of monsters are everywhere, and dangers lurk all around. You can easily get surrounded by a pack of beasts. Therefore, when fighting, you need to be quiet, quick, efficient, and make sure you don't consume too much energy."

The team members proceeded along the abandoned road. These were mostly old comrades-in-arms who had worked with Zhou Yong for many years, and they naturally took good care of Zhou Yang, the younger generation.

During the journey, seniors like Lei Hong constantly imparted various experiences and skills to him, and occasionally, when they encountered a lone monster, they would let Zhou Yang go up and practice.

Zhou Yang's physical fitness has steadily improved and is now comparable to that of a seasoned advanced warrior.

In the month or so since I started practicing "World Destruction," although I am still far from fully comprehending the first level, my movement techniques and combat skills have improved significantly.

After demonstrating his exceptional skills, he quickly won the approval of his team members.

Two days later, Zhou Yang and his group quietly entered an abandoned county town—County-level city No. 02011.

This small county town, abandoned by the civilized era, has become a paradise for monsters, with hordes of monsters roaming the dilapidated streets.

In an abandoned alley, Captain Lei Hong observed for a while with binoculars, then decisively gave the order:

"Xiaoxia, give me your ammo box. Zhou Yong, Zhou Yang, you two lead the way. Lao Liu, Xiao Chen, you cover the rear. Target: that tallest residential building ahead. Advance quickly!"

"yes!"

Upon hearing his command, the team members quickly sprang into action.

Holding a black spear, Zhou Yang and his father Zhou Yong led the charge, charging forward at the forefront.

Captain Lei Hong picked up machine gunner Zhu Xia's huge ammunition box and followed behind them.

"Roar~~~"

As they charged forward, roaming monsters on both sides noticed them and roared as they surrounded them.

"Son, don't linger in battle, focus on a rapid advance!"

Zhou Yong gave a command and charged forward, using his left hand to deflect the force with his shield and then slashing with his right longsword, instantly dispatching a boar with iron bristles.

"knew!"

Zhou Yang responded and quickly followed.

At that moment, five or six tiger mastiffs surrounded them from the front. Zhou Yong swung his shield horizontally and slashed with his long sword, immediately attracting the attention of three of them.

Zhou Yang's eyes narrowed. He gripped his spear tightly and quickly moved forward, following the footwork techniques described in "The Wandering Dragon."

The cold, gleaming spear tip, like a dragon emerging from the water, swiftly thrust out at a tricky angle, instantly piercing the throat of a Tibetan Mastiff.

The huge carcass of the tiger mastiff fell heavily to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

Without pausing, he swiftly drew his gun and swept it across!

"Bang!"

Another tiger mastiff was struck in the foreleg by a sharp shot and immediately staggered.

Zhou Yang quickly stepped forward and easily ended its life with a single shot.

"Good lad, you've improved a lot!"

At this moment, Zhou Yong had just dealt with two monsters and was dealing with the last one. Seeing this, he couldn't help but mutter a word of praise.

"Stop showing off, let's go!"

Behind him, machine gunner Zhu Xia urged Zhou Yong, who was grinning foolishly, to speak.

"immediately!"

Zhou Yong chuckled and quickly dealt with the last tiger mastiff.

The group continued rushing forward along the streets and alleys.

They encountered several more waves of monsters blocking their way, but Zhou Yong and his son Zhou Yang easily dealt with them all.

Half an hour later, the group finally made it safely into the towering building that was their target.

"Go upstairs!"

They kept moving and quickly ascended the fire escape, during which Zhou Yang also dealt with several monsters that wandered into the building.

A few minutes later, the team members successfully reached the rooftop of the 24th floor.

"Seal off all the stairwells immediately!"

Several people worked together to close all the fire doors leading to the rooftop, and the group finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Lei Hong grinned at everyone:

"Guys, take a break, our big money-making plan is about to begin!"

(End of this chapter)