Can We Fight Yet?

Behind the fortifications at the camp entrance, Ginawell gripped her heavy machine gun tightly, her eyes scanning the diamond monsters charging towards her. The heavy machine gun had a range of several hundred meters, but dealing with these diamond monsters couldn't be judged using ordinary combat cases.

After all, they have stronger bodies and tougher defenses.

So, closer...

Closer! After all, the power of a bullet decreases with distance!

Just as everyone was focused and ready for battle, the monsters suddenly stopped! Their perfectly synchronized movements were as if an invisible, transparent wall had suddenly blocked their path! Seeing this, Li Yao's heart sank! —It wasn't wild beasts that had come! It was a highly disciplined and formidable monster army! Even though the monsters' forms varied, their obedience to orders was equally unwavering.

Li Yao recalled the information Lin Xiaowei had once mentioned about Crystal Cluster Creature:

These beings have a strict hierarchical system, and the orders of higher-ranking Crystal Cluster Creature are the missions of lower-ranking Crystal Cluster Creature.

Therefore, during the battle, those lower-level Crystal Cluster Creature are often fearless and extremely difficult to deal with.

Let's look at our side again...

Even if we don't say that our casualties reach 30%, we estimate that if the number of wounded reaches 30%, our morale will collapse!

This is terrible...

Li Yao bit his lip, feeling a bit of a sore spot.

She had been trying to be as cautious as possible, only looting from the edge of the area, so why had she still attracted the attention of these Crystal Cluster Creature? After they stopped, Ginawell was also taken aback. She tightened her grip on the heavy machine gun and asked Lothar in confusion, "Can we fight now?"

Lothar: "Wait a little longer!"

soon,

The tall, shimmering Crystal Cluster Beast Soldiers made way for a human whose face, brow, cheeks, and arms were covered in crystals.

There are two people in total:

White men and Black women.

They were covered in crystals, and their faces were serene and wise. Upon seeing the people waiting in full force behind the fortifications, they couldn't help but speak in fluent English, "Why are you so nervous? We come with good intentions."

Everyone: "???"

bona fide?

Ginawell was confused—what goodwill? Facing the questioning gazes and whispers of those people, the white man continued with a gentle smile, "I think you may have some misunderstanding about our arrival. We have come to give you an opportunity, an opportunity to advance yourselves and transform your life level to a higher form."

"—You will have a longer life."

"—You will possess even greater power."

"—You will no longer be troubled by pain and suffering."

The black and white duo opened their arms wide. "Join us, let's embrace a brighter future together!"

Everyone: "..."

Alphonso said speechlessly, "They must be crazy!"

He had seen plenty of fanatical religious followers, and even more fanatical cultists, who were like this when they were immersed in their own world.

He was so self-satisfied.

But in reality, that affected mannerisms were truly disgusting.

Seeing no response, the black and white duo were a little embarrassed, but they seemed to have experienced similar situations many times before, so they were not flustered. They lowered their arms and said, "I know you don't believe us, so we have prepared some things for you."

The herd parted again.

Three people came out from inside.

The rogue cultivator who had just rushed back to report the news suddenly shouted, "Jeno, Sorsen... you're not dead?"

The tall, thin man with short, reddish-brown hair said in a panic, "No, after they captured us, they didn't kill us. Instead, they healed our injuries. However, they planted something on me that I don't know. I'm very scared, but I feel great... like I'm full of power! What's going on? I... I..."

"Don't be afraid of my brother."

The dark-skinned woman stepped forward and gently comforted her, "Your life level is ascending. When everything is complete, you will become as perfect as us."

Soothed by the woman's gentle voice, Jeno gradually relaxed. "Really?"

The dark-skinned woman smiled and said, "I promise, now go and rest in the back."

Jeno and Sorsen were taken away, while the white man laughed again, "See? We meant no harm. You know, I used to be just an ordinary person, but look at me now!"

He raised his hand towards the open space.

The diamond on the back of his hand shone with a spiritual light, and after gathering energy slightly, the light burst out and blasted a crater the size of a head into the ground.

The man took a deep breath, seemingly still savoring the exhilarating feeling of releasing his power!

After enjoying the moment, he said, "Look, I'm just an ordinary person and I can possess such power. Compared to that, how do you, who already have extraordinary abilities, become?"

"I dare not think about it, I am even a little jealous."

At this moment, many people behind the fortifications began to stir.

Those who can be here are basically all extraordinary individuals. I can't speak for others, but the power that man just displayed is beyond doubt!

It's definitely not fake! "Really? Really?" someone exclaimed excitedly.

"I don't know, why don't you give it a try?"

"Get lost!"

Soon someone went to ask Ginawell, "Could you ask Mr. Cao if this is believable?"

He knows a lot about these monsters! Ginawell asked Li Yao with burning eyes, "So, can we actually fight them?"

The person. "???"

Did I tell you to ask this? Li Yao looked at the woman in surprise, not expecting her to be concerned about this, so he asked in return, "Aren't you tempted?"

Ginawell rolled her eyes. "Are you stupid? There's no such thing as a free lunch."

The person who had just prompted her to ask the question immediately chimed in, "Winning the lottery!"

Li Yao sneered, "That's not a free lunch."

The man said, "You don't understand the lottery!"

Li Yao: "You don't understand China."

Ginawell: "The gifts that fate bestows always come with a price tag attached."

Oh ho?

Li Yao looked at Ginawell in surprise, never expecting that this woman, whose brain was full of muscles, would have such profound insights!

Ginawell said impatiently, "What kind of look is that? I'm asking you whether you can fight or not!"

Li Yao: "..."

never mind,

You're overthinking it.

Perhaps that woman just saw that line in "Decapitated Queen" and thought it was appropriate to say it—but then again, would that kind of woman even read a book?

Li Yao was very suspicious.

Never mind, never mind.

None of that matters.

He stood up and said to the crowd, "As you all know, I know a lot about this kind of monster, so I'll tell you. What those guys said about the effects is true. But the condition is that you need to offer your bodies to be parasitized by this monster. Perhaps they have a way to suppress the influence of the parasitic larva's consciousness on your main consciousness in the short term, but as the parasite matures—you know what the consequences will be, right?"

As soon as Li Yao finished speaking, the diamond beast horde became restless!

First update, written at the airport—My flight was delayed for two hours due to military activity! Oh my god... I'm so upset! Hope you all enjoy reading...