Promoted Again

Zhao Tianlei's axe was just about to land when the Lickers around him suddenly swarmed forward.

"Clang—"

Under their barrage of attacks, a sharp claw collided directly with Zhao Tianlei's axe. After a resounding clash, it knocked the axe from his hands. The other Lickers continued charging toward him, trying to tear Zhao Tianlei apart.

"Damn it, those claws are sharp. They even knocked my axe away. Looks like you're getting pretty cocky."

Seeing that these Lickers actually knew how to coordinate their attacks, Zhao Tianlei found himself in a bit of a bind.

"Graa—"

After a strange screech, several Lickers charged forward together without giving Zhao Tianlei any chance to react. He no longer dared to be careless. With a leap, he jumped off the roofless bus, then rolled across the ground upon landing to disperse the force before quickly sprinting forward.

As soon as Zhao Tianlei landed, he immediately dashed ahead at top speed. Seeing this, the Lickers behind him chased after him as well, giving him no chance to catch his breath.

In the open area, Zhao Tianlei dared not be careless, much less attack recklessly. He feared that one mistake would let the Lickers surround and overwhelm him. The Lickers, however, grew impatient during the pursuit. One of them finally leaped over Zhao Tianlei's head, landed diagonally above him, and blocked his path, intending to stop him.

"Shing—"

"Go to hell."

Seeing a Licker block his way, Zhao Tianlei grew irritated. He quickly raised his axe and swung it, intending to kill the Licker in front of him.

Unexpectedly, the instant Zhao Tianlei swung his axe, the Licker suddenly leaped aside and dodged the attack. Then it flicked its tongue at him, shooting it straight out.

Zhao Tianlei's heart tightened at the sight. He quickly pulled