Power Sword Storm
"No, no, no..."
I shook my head, stopping Cai Cai from acting impulsively, and said, "Hit him first... then make him eat feces. Otherwise, if he eats feces first and gets covered in filth, how can we hit him later?"
"Holy crap!"
Cai Cai suddenly realized, and gave her an admiring look. "It's still the eldest brother..."
"You..."
The middle-aged man, who had just extorted money from an internet cafe, suddenly looked up. "What are you doing?"
I stepped forward and kicked him, leaving a clear Nike shoe print on his forehead with a loud "smack." Although I controlled the force of this kick with 960 points of strength, it still knocked him down. I guess his head was buzzing.
He stepped forward, snatched the 30,000 from his hand, and stuffed it into his pocket in one swift motion.
"Beat!"
At my command, Cai Cai, Fa Zi, Fa Ye, and Bingzi Zi surrounded the man and began kicking him repeatedly, each kick aimed straight for vital points, much like the famous fire-extinguishing scene in "A Chinese Odyssey." For a moment, only the middle-aged man's screams filled the alley.
"Wait, his egg looks like it's broken..." Bingzi said.
"Stop!"
I gently raised my hand and said, "You four were way too rough..."
The four of them looked ashamed.
I stepped forward, looked at the other person calmly, and said, "You like extorting money, don't you?"
"I won't do it again... I'll never do it again..."
He finally started to feel afraid.
"So what if you don't dare?"
I suddenly kicked him hard in the shinbone, and with a loud "crack," he suffered a comminuted fracture!
"Pour out the manure!"
"Okay!"
Cai Cai reached into her Dimensional Storage Space and took out a funnel used for buying soy sauce, then stuck it directly into the middle-aged man's mouth.
I was completely baffled. I wondered what this bastard was doing putting this in his storage space? Was he planning to open a general store? I just couldn't understand him...
The next moment, Cai Cai and Fatty revealed a perverted smile and fed the middle-aged man about a bowlful of fecal water. It was truly despicable, but it was somewhat satisfying to use it on him.
"Oh shit..."
Cai Cai, being a shrewd operator, immediately pulled out a purple pistol from her storage space, cocked it with a "click," and pressed it against the other man's forehead, saying, "Boss, how about we just take him out with one shot? What's the use of keeping this trash around?"
Of course, he did this just to scare the other person.
"You..."
The middle-aged man nearly fainted from fright. "Are you from the H gang? How come you even have guns...?"
Did I give you permission to speak?
Cai Cai kicked the man directly in the groin, and the middle-aged man almost fainted from the pain.
"What a piece of trash!"
I glanced at him and said, "Withdraw!"
Then, the group vanished into the night like phantoms.
Feiyang Internet Cafe.
I led a few excited guys into the internet cafe, then looked at Lu Xiaobei and Chen Xiaoman behind the counter, and directly took out 30,000 yuan and handed it to them. "Sister Xiaoman, return this 30,000 yuan to the account."
"Ah?"
Chen Xiaoman exclaimed in surprise, "He returned the money?"
"How is that possible?"
Lu Xiaobei looked surprised. "How could someone like him possibly return the money once he gets it?"
"You don't understand. I appealed to your emotions and reasoned with you..."
I looked at Lu Xiaobei and explained, "I told him that extorting money is wrong. A gentleman understands righteousness, while a petty person understands profit. There are gods watching over us, and if you do too many immoral things, you will definitely be punished. After listening to him, he suddenly realized his mistake and said, 'I know I was wrong,' and then he returned the money to me. Cai Cai and Fatty can both testify to this, right?"
"Ah Dui Dui Dui!"
Behind him, four people nodded frantically in unison.
Not far away, Ruolin and Kou Mei wore speechless expressions.
"Alright..."
Lu Xiaobei said, "Anyway, it's good that the money is back. Otherwise, I would have been heartbroken for days."
"Look at you, so pathetic."
I coughed and said, "There are matches tomorrow and the day after, and the matches are scheduled quite early these two days, with two big matches each day, so get some rest. The real main event is tomorrow and the day after."
"Um!"
Everyone took taxis home to rest.
Midnight.
When I returned to my lodgings, Lin Qingying was already asleep. I was exhausted, so I took a shower and quickly fell asleep as well. Perhaps I was too tired, because I drifted off to sleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.
The WHL matches continued in full swing for the next two days. In particular, on Saturday, Huaining TV Station actually featured the league in its news, which attracted many people to come and boosted the business of the internet cafes.
Aside from WHL's matter, I still focused my energy on "repairs". Whenever any machine in the internet cafe had a minor problem, I would immediately call and arrive as quickly as possible to resolve it. This surprised Zhao Yihang, Old K, and others. They thought that even though I was already the manager, I was still so enthusiastic about the work of the internet cafe manager!
By 8 p. m. on Sunday, the attendance rate had finally met the requirement, and the task was completed!
A pleasant tinkling sound rang in my ears— the Power Sword Storm was coming!
[Congratulations! You have completed the daily quest "Go Forward, Feiyang Internet Cafe!" (SS-rank). Rewards: Character Experience +12 million, Charm Value +2, and additional reward: "Power Sword Storm" (SS-rank Skill Tome)!]
Here comes the Power Sword Storm!
With a soft "thud," a gleaming golden skill book fell into the Dimensional Storage Space. After a brief glance, a series of enticing descriptions appeared—
[Power Sword Storm] (SS-rank Skill Tome): Wield the Power Sword to unleash a storm, dealing massive damage to targets within a 20-yard radius for 7 seconds. Consumes 10 Essence Points. Cooldown: 2 minutes. Required level: 50. Required class: Super Weapon Master - Swordsman.
The S-class Main Quest daily mission is awesome! It gave me 12 million Experience Points in one go, so I immediately confirmed the level up. Unfortunately, I could only reach level 49, still one step away from the level 50 mark!
I can't learn Power Sword Storm yet, but I already have the skill book, which feels pretty good!
Let's leave it for now. Level 50 is just around the corner; we'll get there soon!
It was another tiring day, and I didn't get back to my lodgings until after 11 a. m.
"You're back?"
Lin Qingying closed her laptop and stood up.
"Um."
I nodded. "I've been too busy with the internet cafe these past few days to have dinner with you."
"It doesn't matter."
She smiled sweetly with her dimples, "I've been busy lately too."
It's midnight.
Lying in bed, my mind was still preoccupied with the Power Sword Storm, when suddenly, I heard a series of system notification sounds.
Version 2.1 has been updated!
[Version Update: The brand-new "Server-wide Announcement System" is now officially live!]
[Star Chart feature optimized!]
[The formula for calculating the firepower and armor of firearms has been optimized!]
Following several version updates and optimizations, a Region Task was released immediately afterward.
[Attention all players! The Region Task "Demon's Lair" (S-class Main Quest) has officially refreshed. Quest location: Frigid Tundra. Quest start time: 12 hours. Quest content: The transit supply Crimson Dragon Country established by the Frigid Tundra has been fiercely attacked by an alien army. The field hospital has been completely captured. Please go to the rescue after the quest starts and recapture the base from the alien army! The greater your contribution in the quest, the richer the final reward!]
It's done! I just needed to level up to 50, and here comes an S-rank Region Task!
The squad immediately became lively.
Cai Cai: "What do you mean? Tomorrow at noon, the whole army will launch an attack?"
"Not at midnight."
I opened the map of the Frigid Tundra and glanced at it. "This base is at least an hour's journey from the Teleportation Array. We need to get there early. We need to meet at the Player Black Market at 10:30 tomorrow morning."
"Clear!"
A group of people responded enthusiastically.
Afterwards, I sent Lu Xiaobei a message: "Are you asleep?"
Not yet.
Lu Xiaobei posted a panda-eyed emoji and said, "Business at the internet cafe has been so good these past two days, I'm too excited to sleep..."
"Good grief, you're really spineless! You're supposed to be a big boss!"
"What do you know?"
Lu Xiaobei said, "The Flagship Store in BH City, Jiangning City, and Donghai City aren't doing that well. Even though their conditions are better, they still can't achieve such a high attendance rate."
"It's a matter of strategy; we can adjust it gradually."
"Um."
She sent a questioning emoji. "So, you're messaging me in the middle of the night because you have something to say?"
"Yes, I'll take the day off tomorrow!"
"You!"
Lu Xiaobei dropped a bombshell, saying, "You've dumped such a huge mess on me all by myself again, you irresponsible bastard!"
Stop being so dramatic.
I replied, "With Sister Xiaoman and Zhao Yihang backing us up, and besides, tomorrow's Monday, there's no match at all. What difference does it make whether you're there or not in the internet cafe?"
"That's true..."
She dropped another bombshell. "I'm going to sleep now!"
The next day, early morning.
I woke up early, washed up, and went downstairs to buy breakfast.
"Xiaoying, I'm going out today. I'm not sure when I'll be back; I might be back today, or it might be a day or two. Fatty is coming with me; it's about his department taking leave..."
"I see."
Lin Qingying said, "I'll have Shen Man tell the R&D department that Fatty isn't feeling well and ask their manager to give him special permission to take leave at any time."
"..."
I was speechless. Lin Qingying was so thoughtful!
"Ding Han."
She looked at me, somewhat annoyed. "During the Spring Festival, I went to LN City in the Northwest to deal with the Yue Ning Energy Crisis..."
"I'm starting to regret it."
She pursed her lips and said, "I should take some time to visit the Dazhao Temple in LN City. I've heard that the amulets there are very effective. I should get one and have you keep it with you."
I was a little touched and said, "Then when you have time in the future, I'll go on a trip with you there. We'll go to the Dazhao Temple together, and I'll get you a lucky charm to carry with you."
"Um!"
She nodded very seriously. "Then let's make an appointment first!"
"Good!"
After finishing my meal, I watched Lin Qingying drive away. Then I went to a few nearby shops, stuffed some food into my Dimensional Storage Space, hailed a taxi, and headed straight for the Player Black Market.
The Player Black Market was bustling with people.
After regrouping, everyone quickly replenished their supplies and then entered the phase Phase Teleportation Array together!
The next second, I stepped out of the Teleportation Array first, only to find that this Teleportation Array located in the Frigid Tundra seemed to have changed again. The market outside was more and more prosperous, and there was even a breakfast stall. It was hard not to make a fortune if they could do business like this.
"Ding Han!"
Xu Tian's voice came from not far away.
He was sitting in a military jeep, waving at us and laughing, "Want to rent a car and go together?"
"No, no!"
I pulled out my cool Off-road Motorcycle directly from my Dimensional Storage Space.
"Holy crap!"
In the passenger seat, the Chaos Demon King laughed, "Wow, Ding Han awesome!"
Cai Cai, Fatty, and the others also took out their motorcycles, leaving the people from the Crimson Firmament Alliance dumbfounded. Gun Like a Dragon touched his nose sheepishly and said, "It seems we can follow suit. Their mobility is very strong, and they can break into smaller groups at any time. Their mobility in the wilderness far exceeds that of four-wheeled vehicles."
"Really!"
Xu Tian wholeheartedly agreed, "I'll make the arrangements after we finish this mission!"
"Um."
The Gun Like a Dragon, nodded and waved to me, signaling us to go first.
With the roar of motorcycle engines, the seven Off-road Motorcycle sped away, disappearing from the Teleportation Array area in the blink of an eye.
One hour later.
On the large map, the temporary supply base marked in blood red was getting closer and closer, and soon it came into view. At this time, the mission had not yet started, and the outer perimeter was full of the Crimson Dragon Legion's troops. The roar of fighter jets and the rumble of tanks were mixed together.
"Holy crap..."
Fey Courtier looked up at the fighter jets in the sky and said, "Even with air power deployed, we still can't take them down? Just how strong are these aliens? It's outrageous!"
"The mission hasn't even started yet, let's observe for a while before making a decision."
I put away my motorcycle, grabbed my sniper rifle, and climbed up a nearby old tree. Then, I used the scope to observe the situation of the base in the distance. I saw that there were all sorts of alien species everywhere, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 Aberration. In addition, there were two orange Spinal Butcher swaying around on the perimeter, like guards on the outer edge of the base.
As for the base, a field hospital in the town had completely fallen. Several buildings were filled with a spiderweb-like defensive structure and had become a nest for aliens, which looked rather eerie from a distance.
On the surface of those spiderweb-like defensive fortifications, there were even charred marks from bombing, indicating that the Crimson Dragon Country's legion had attacked from the air with fighter jets, but to no avail; they were simply unable to completely eliminate the targets.
Time passed slowly, and more and more players appeared on the outskirts of the base. From afar, we could see the figures of guild players such as Crimson Firmament Alliance, Ember Domain, and Old Day Royal Court, as well as a large number of solo players and small groups like us.
At exactly twelve o'clock, the system bell rang again!
[Please note, the Crimson Queen (Cyan BOSS) is laying eggs! Once the entire egg-laying process is complete, the alien army will officially occupy the base, and the mission will fail!]
[The time to attack has come, let the battle begin!]
With a "whoosh," the entire base map turned blood red, and the mission officially began. Immediately, the sound of players firing from afar could be heard from all directions, while the Crimson Dragon Legion's ground troops remained motionless.
"Watch out, it's a mass bombing!"
Suddenly someone shouted.
Two bombers with bulging bellies flew overhead, followed by tons of bombs falling. The base was filled with deafening roars, and many buildings were reduced to dust. However, the hospital, which was protected by a spiderweb-like defensive structure, remained unscathed under the bombing, with only a few charred marks.
"Depend on..."
Huo Bingzhi Ri frowned and said, "What the hell is this? It's completely unharmed after being exploded?"
"Normal."
I said calmly, "The Crimson Queen is a fifth-tier mutant, and the current Cyan BOSS. Those spiderweb fortifications should be her work. It's perfectly normal that the bombers at this stage can't destroy the mutated product of the Cyan BOSS."
"Someone has broken in. What should we say?"
Ruolin looked into the distance and said, "Should we sneak over there and at least steal a Spinal Butcher?"
"Can!"
My gaze locked onto a warehouse not far from the hospital. I said, "We'll sneak in from there. Follow me. Don't underestimate us or rush in. We'll launch our attack from the abandoned warehouse!"
"Clear!"
He switched his weapon to Explosive Gun, then crouched down and sneaked in from the outside, quickly advancing about a hundred meters along the warehouse wall. He then took out his Power Sword, cleaved through the steel fence with a single strike, and led the group into the abandoned warehouse, which was covered in rust.
On the second floor of the warehouse, the ventilation vents faced directly towards the hospital where the Crimson Queen was located, while the hospital was surrounded by a massive, dark army of aliens!
"The Spinal Butcher!"
Zhang Ruolin pointed to the most conspicuous one in the group of monsters.
"Leave it to me."
I immediately adopted a half-crouch firing position and fired a series of rapid bursts, each bullet landing precisely on the Spinal Butcher's forehead. Instantly, the behemoth roared and charged forward.
How do we fight?
Fatty and Cai Cai asked together.
"You switch to Thermobaric Round."
I quickly switched my primary weapon to Power Sword and said, "I'll slice through the Spinal Butcher's joints as fast as I can. You guys keep attacking with Thermobaric Round; it'll kill this thing quickly!"
The next moment, the entire second floor of the abandoned warehouse began to hum, and then a huge creature led a large number of alien species burst through the wall!
As expected of the Spinal Butcher, he's just that brutal and powerful!
"Hiss hiss hiss~~~"
In an instant, countless alien creatures roared at us on the second floor, their screams sending chills down our spines. As they roared, the heads of a group of alien creatures split into mouthparts. This was their way of showing off; it wasn't anything special, but it just seemed a bit perverse.
"Start the fight!"
As soon as the Stardust Wall opened, I jumped down from the second floor, raised the Wind Chaser in Wind Chaser, and with a "crack," accurately struck the Spinal Butcher's left leg joint, instantly revealing the white joint tissue and the grayish lubricating fluid!
"Bang bang bang~~"
Above, Cai Cai and Fatty, the two Firepower Specialist, worked together perfectly, unleashing a barrage of Thermobaric Round that instantly ignited the Joint Lubricant of the Spinal Butcher. As it burned fiercely, it emitted a piercing scream of pain, and countless spiny spikes shot out like lightning!
"Puff puff puff!"
The spines struck the Stardust Wall, constantly sparking from the friction. At the same time, a group of alien species around them were not idle either. The Devourers kept opening their mouths to unleash their devouring skills, but unfortunately, their sharp teeth were firmly planted on the Stardust Wall and could not budge!
Step Slash!
With a dash and a jump, Wind Chaser transformed into a streak of cold light, severing the right leg joint of the Spinal Butcher as well. Cai Cai and Fatty quickly switched their attack, setting the joint on fire as well. In an instant, the Spinal Butcher in agony as the flames burned!
With the Power Sword, defeating this boss with its obvious weaknesses was like a godsend—it was so fast!
"Rat-a-tat-tat..."
Switch to the Explosive Gun, unleash a barrage of shots, and then use Leaping Chop to leap up to the second floor!
A group of mutants couldn't jump that far, so they could only roar and ram against the wall from below. Soon, some mutants climbed up the wall to the second floor and launched an attack from both sides.
"Don't be afraid, suppressive fire!"
As I unleashed a barrage of attacks with my UZI in my Left Hand, I switched to the Wind Chaser in my right. With a single step forward, amidst a flurry of sword light, a group of Tier 1 alien creatures were sent flying, their severed limbs flying everywhere. Almost every strike was an instant kill; their attack power was so high that even a glancing blow would be fatal!
"Damn it..."
Cai Cai pondered for a moment, "Boss's close-combat attack power is insanely strong. Sister Ruolin, when will you be able to have such attack power?"
"I..."
Zhang Ruolin looked thoughtful. "I'm a shield-type superweapon, I prioritize survivability, why would I compare my attack power with a sword-type superweapon? Are you asking for trouble again, always bringing up the wrong thing!"
Hahaha~~~
Amidst Cai Cai's maniacal laughter, I calmly said, "Ruolin, it's alright... Once I get a higher-level Power Sword, this Wind Chaser will be yours. Even if you only have a shield-type super weapon then, your attack power will definitely see a qualitative leap."
"Ah?"
Ruolin was overjoyed.
The fat guy sent a private message: "Are you really going to give this to Ruolin? Holy crap, it's Power Sword..."
"Yeah, be more generous!"
I replied, "Ruolin has been with us through thick and thin for so long, and she's the second Super Weapon Master in the team. Who else should we give this Power Sword to if not her?"
"That's true!"
The fat man laughed, "It's your own thing, you decide for yourself. I just think the Power Sword is priceless. Unless you want to woo Ruolin, giving it away directly... damn, that's too generous. Honestly, I couldn't do that!"
"Stop talking, focus on output!"
A few seconds later, under our relentless barrage, the Spinal Butcher below finally let out a wail and collapsed to the ground, bursting into flames. This time, not only the Joint Lubricant burned, but the entire body was engulfed in flames. At the same time, we each received an Orange Treasure Chest, which we promptly opened!
[Congratulations! You have successfully opened your [BOSS Ability Crystal] and obtained the item: [Night Spear] (Quality: Orange)!]
Gun Specialization weapons, orange?
My heart skipped a beat. Please, don't mention Power Gun!
If it's Power Gun, that's incredible! With my luck, I'd definitely be the protagonist of this world!
A quick glance revealed that it wasn't Power Gun, but a Monomolecular Spear.
[Night Spear] (Quality: Orange)
Rank: Fifth Tier
Type: Monomolecular Spear
Base Parameters: Attack 1100-1750, Attack speed 0.9 attacks/second, Durability 5000/5000
Strength: +40
Agility: +38
Length: 1.8M
Weight: 45KG
Blessing: Lifesteal +6%
Specialty: Armor Penetration, ignores 28% of the target's armor.
Strength required: 700
Details: The Night Spear, a masterpiece crafted by a master.
Its stats are quite good; its attack power is only slightly lower than my Power Sword. In addition, it has a maximum 6% life steal rate and is a Tier 5 orange weapon, which can be used at level 50.
Power Sword are inherently much stronger than ordinary weapons, so the attack power of this Night Spear must be significantly higher than its base value; otherwise, its attack power cap would be at most 1200!
So, I sent the weapon's attribute illustration directly to Gun Like a Dragon!
Three seconds later, Gun Like a Dragon sent a voice message: "Holy crap... keep this gun for the brother!!!"
Sure enough, he was very interested in the Night Spear.
However, my relationship with Gun Like a Dragon were separate from business, so I asked, "How much is Alliance Leader Long willing to offer?"
"Well..."
After a moment of contemplation, Gun Like a Dragon Churulong said, "Currently, the market price for this top-tier orange melee weapon is around 500,000 to 1,000,000. I'm quite satisfied with the attack and life steal of this Night Spear. Unfortunately, it doesn't have any other specializations besides life steal and Armor Penetration, so it's a little lacking. Therefore, I'm willing to offer 800,000. What do you think?"
"Can!"
I immediately agreed. The price offered by "Gun Like a Dragon" might be slightly higher than the actual value of the gun, but I figured it was a premium due to its scarcity in the current market. So I said, "Let's trade on the Player Black Market after we finish this quest. Tier 5 equipment, no rush."
"Okay, sure!"
After dealing with the Spinal Butcher, the group unleashed their full firepower, annihilating the horde of mutants that had stormed into the abandoned warehouse. This process took more than two hours.
At this moment, when I turned to the north-facing window, I found that the players still hadn't broken into the core area of the base. A large number of alien species had formed a strange tide on the outside, making it impossible for the players to push in.
"Damn, there are so many mutants..."
Cai Cai looked into the distance, a chill running down her spine.
"Ding Han, look over there."
Ruolin pointed and said, "There's a high wall connecting the abandoned warehouse and the hospital. It's a bit like a narrow bridge, but if we get across, we can reach the BOSS before the other players and gather information that might be helpful to us."
"That's a bit risky..."
Fey Courtier frowned and said, "Sister Ruolin, you're really brave. What if we're discovered and attacked by the aliens halfway there? I'm afraid the final outcome won't be good."
"I'm just making a suggestion."
Zhang Ruolin smiled faintly, "The final decision rests with the captain."
As a result, Cai Cai, Fatty, Kou Mei, and the others all turned their attention to me.
"Slowly brushing it out from the outside is also fine!"
I hesitated for a moment and said, "But as you all saw, the moment the mission started, it indicated that the Crimson Queen was laying eggs. Once the egg-laying is over, the mission will be considered a failure. If we proceed cautiously to the hospital, it might be too late by then. What do you think?"
Is there any possibility...?
Huo Bingzhi Ri, "The original intention of this mission was for us to slowly advance and then kill the Crimson Queen?"
"Not necessarily."
I chuckled and said, "Bingzi, do you really think the various mechanics and settings in <Star Abyss> are exactly the same as in the game? Often, things don't go as planned by the players."
"Really..."
Ruolin frowned. "If we use conventional tactics, this mission might fail in the end. We've encountered similar situations before. In many aspects, the deep rules of <Star Abyss> are quite unreasonable."
That's fine.
I said in a deep voice, "Everyone, follow us. We'll cross the narrow bridge over the wall and be the first to enter the hospital area. We need to be quick. Find the Crimson Queen and kill her. At worst, we'll lose a Resurrection Sacred Canon!"
"Alright, that's settled then!"
Fey Courtier and Huo Bingzhi Ri nodded in unison, their gazes hardening. In truth, their previous worries were simply that they were reluctant to part with the Resurrection Sacred Canon, as this thing was far too rare and precious.
After carefully dismantling the ventilation fan on the outside of the abandoned warehouse, I measured the distance and said, "Perfect. Stay close to me and keep your balance."
With that, he leaped and landed steadily on the wall with a "thud." His body swayed slightly, but he quickly regained his balance thanks to his superior agility. He then held the Explosive Gun horizontally in his arms and headed into the distance.
"Hiss..."
Below on both sides were swarms of Devourers and Licker, and in the distance, there was even an orange figure—another Spinal Butcher, being focused down by players from the Crimson Firmament Alliance and the Old Day Royal Court guilds. Roaring furiously, it charged towards the player crowd.
"Drop!"
A message came from Worldly Uncontested: "Ding Han, are you going into the hospital area?"
"Hmm, let's find out what the Crimson Queen is capable of first."
"Sure, but be careful. If needed, send a message. We, the Old Day Royal Court, are confident we can break through and meet you."
"Okay, thank you!"
You're welcome~~
To be Worldly Uncontested, this person is genuinely sincere, unlike some players who like to beat around the bush and whose interactions are always full of probing and exchanging favors.
"Follow behind!"
I jogged along the wall and then floated lightly into the hospital grounds. There was no one around. It seemed that all the aliens had gathered around the hospital perimeter to provide the Crimson Queen with a quiet birthing environment!
Behind them, figures landed one after another, and Cai Cai, Ruolin, and the others followed in.
"Let's go find the Crimson Queen!"
I slumped forward, clutching the Explosive Gun, and opened the hospital rooms one by one.
The room was filled with gruesome scenes: a doctor whose skull had been ripped open and whose brain had been sucked out; a nurse who had been split in two by bone spurs; and a dried-up corpse on the hospital bed, drained of all bodily fluids. Every scene was chilling.
"Holy crap..."
Cai Cai frowned and said, "These mutants are fucking beasts, they have a real knack for killing..."
"They're all the same."
I said calmly, "Perhaps in the eyes of the alien races we humans are also beasts. We show no mercy when killing them. We are hostile races to begin with, there's nothing more to say, just do it!"
"Really!"
Cai Cai took a deep breath. "First floor search complete, no Crimson Queen found, shall we go up to the second floor?"
"Walk!"
I hurried to the stairs and gently raised my hand. "I'll go first. The rest of you follow closely and support each other. Ruolin will bring up the rear to avoid being ambushed by the alien species."
"Clear!"
After several rounds of practice, everyone has developed a good understanding of each other and can basically grasp the tactics in just a sentence or two.
On the second floor of the hospital, as soon as I went upstairs, I saw corpses, their life energy drained, hanging from the ceiling, swaying in the wind like wind chimes. Flies buzzed around them happily in the winter.
"Damn it..."
The fat man glanced at the corpses and suppressed the urge to vomit.
"It stinks..."
I frowned, picked up the Explosive Gun, and pointed it at an operating room ahead. The "operating" light was still on, but the area was smeared with blood and reeked of a strong, nauseating stench.
Furthermore, Hardened Web spread out from the operating room, clearly indicating that this was the Crimson Queen's egg-laying site.
"Grass..."
I frowned and said in the Team Channel, "Grenades ready... everyone prepare five grenades. I'll blast open the operating room door and throw them all in. After the grenades explode, I'll rush in first, Ruolin and Bingzi will follow, and the rest of you will provide cover fire. Let's see what's going on with the Crimson Queen first."
OK!
The next moment, everyone pulled out grenades, while I raised my Explosive Gun, aimed at the operating room door covered in Hardened Web, and pulled the trigger, firing all 60 bombs at once!
"Bang bang bang~~~"
Amidst the deafening roar, the Hardened Web sizzled, managing to withstand the power of the Explosive Gun. However, the bombs were scattered, and the operating room door behind it instantly became a sieve before collapsing with a crash!
"Grenade, throw it!"
At my command, the air was filled with the whooshing sound of grenades being thrown. As everyone rose and fell, explosions rang out continuously in the operating room, and sparks flew everywhere!
"Superior!"
Raising the Wind Chaser, accompanied by a deep hum, the Power Sword shone brightly, and the body rushed towards the operating room. The sword light spun and slashed at the Hardened Web that were spreading outwards. Immediately, there was a continuous "snap snap snap" sound. Although the Hardened Web were incredibly tough and hard, they could not withstand the sharpness of the Power Sword and were cut off one by one!
The moment I rushed into the operating room, a chill ran down my spine as I witnessed a horrifying scene.
On a gigantic operating table lies a mutated creature with a human face and a spider's body. Her body is embedded in a massive, extended nest that has merged the operating table into itself. Her limbs have evolved into hardened tentacles covered in slime, and her abdomen is horribly swollen, like a giant queen ant, containing countless parasitic eggs that seem to be wriggling, a truly gruesome sight.
The Crimson Queen, it really is her!
The next second, the Crimson Queen's beautiful face turned to us, dozens of antenna-like tentacles on her head that could emit biological signals trembled wildly, a sinister smile on her lips, and she let out a hissing roar!
"Holy crap..."
The fat man stared in disbelief, almost paralyzed with fear. At that moment, I immediately shared the Crimson Queen's attribute guide I had retrieved in the Team Channel.
[Crimson Queen] (Cyan BOSS)
Level: 55
Attack: 4550-5200
Defense: 2600
Qi and Blood: 10,000,000
Skills: [Hardened Web lv10][Mental Control lv10][Infinite Egg Laying lv10]
Details: The Crimson Queen, a Tier 5 mutant, possesses a massive body embedded within an incredibly hardened nest. Her unique physical structure allows her to spray indestructible Hardened Web to reinforce her fortifications and build her own impregnable palace. The neural tendrils extending from her head can release powerful biological neural signals, controlling not only all infected creatures in the vicinity but also, for short periods, human actions. Be extremely cautious if you encounter the Crimson Queen; she is a true tyrant!
"Do it!"
Without saying a word, I immediately Tian Gong Kai Wu, Battle Roar, Overpowering Momentum, Step Slash, and Rising Dragon Slash. But just as the Rising Dragon Slash was unleashed, a huge "Block" appeared above the Crimson Queen's head!
This is bad!
It was a resistance, not a miss, which means that the Rising Dragon Slash didn't miss, but rather that the Crimson Queen possesses a hidden attribute of "immunity to all control"!
"You damned people!"
The next second, the Crimson Queen's eyes glowed red, her expression was violent, and it was as if a red antenna rose from the top of her head. With a "hum", a wave of bio-information swept across, and then I suddenly lost control of my body and turned around to slash at Ruolin with my sword!
Fatty, with a fierce expression, raised his Explosive Gun and "bang bang bang" hit Cai Cai on the forehead. Huo Bingzhi Ri raised his longsword and "plop" pierced Fey Courtier's waist. Kou Mei raised her Mental Power scepter and unleashed a Starburst spell on my forehead!
Oh no, everyone's in chaos!