Hunter x Hunter: Infinite Growth
Chapter 226

Horde X Machine

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We traveled along, stopping and starting frequently.

The pace of travel on the plains wasn't necessarily much faster than in the forest, and the journey here was far more troublesome than they had anticipated.

Here, just as Kevin had predicted when they first entered the plains, it was far more dangerous.

Unlike the creatures in the forest, which are mostly solitary individuals,

Biological populations on the plains tend to fight in groups.

This resulted in Kevin's power not being as strong as he had imagined.

Group operations were developed from the outset because they traded greater security and the inherent dangers of hunting for more resources and resources to carry out more sweeping and sharing.

Moreover, because it is a vast plain, those creatures will observe and then slowly follow, looking for an opportunity to hunt.

The frequency of battles increased several times over.

Almost every day, creatures try to hunt them.

"Phew, let's take a break for now."

The two who had just escaped slumped down against a huge rock to rest.

Melusina held the Healing Potion in her hand and applied it little by little to Kevin's wounds.

At this point, both of them were somewhat overweight.

The clothes were also tattered and torn.

These are all traces left by the battle.

Kevin also had many wounds on his body, which were slowly healing with the help of Healing Potion.

"I can't believe it, dozens of them just suddenly appeared."

They were just chased away by a swarm of Rat.

Each of those Rat was about the size of a head, and their hind legs were structured like springs.

This caused these Rat to sprint at extremely high speeds in a straight line.

Numerous.

After taking down a few, the two were overwhelmed and forced to flee.

Because these Rat attack in a straight line so fast, the two of them couldn't catch them no matter how they tried to outmaneuver them, and had no choice but to run away.

Over the past few days, there have been wins and losses in various battles.

The main thing to look at is the size of the other person's population.

Generally speaking, if there are more than twenty, two people will have no choice but to run away.

Even if the organism itself is not powerful.

But this is also a group's territory, so there's no point in going it alone.

The coordination between some organisms is incredibly complicated.

"The tower is getting closer."

"Melusina said."

"Looking at the mountain makes your horse run itself to death."

They proceeded in the direction of the tower, because that was also the direction they were heading.

The tower, which could be seen from afar, has only become clearer today.

The tower that pierced the clouds was extravagant; its height and size were even more exaggerated than the two had anticipated.

It stood there almost like a tall mountain.

Furthermore, the artificial traces on it are now clearly visible from a distance.

"I feel like we can take a slightly longer route; if we keep going like this, we'll get closer and closer to that tower."

The two didn't want to get too close to the tower, so they decided to take a slightly longer route.

Night was approaching.

The two rested briefly against Rock.

In the distance, in the darkness of night.

A red light flashed.

The two people who were resting immediately stood up.

They watched the direction of the red light warily.

The red light appeared as dots, six dots arranged in two rows.

As they drew closer, bathed in moonlight, the two spotted the uninvited guests.

"Mechanical?"

Kevin was somewhat surprised.

Because what was coming towards them at this moment was a creation that was a jumble of machines.

Metallic objects were mixed together, along with cables and pipes; these strange things blended together like an aggregate.

Cables and pipes dangled down, forming a tentacle-like structure.

The top is an oval-shaped mechanical structure, and the front has six eyeball-like devices, from which the red dots are emitted.

Amidst wisps of white mist, this mechanical creation floated in the air.

Six pipes and cables wriggled haphazardly.

It looks like a Mechanical Octopus floating in the air.

It's just more rugged and disorderly.

"Drop."

It looks like it's scanning.

The six red dots are now more vibrant in color.

"Beep!"

A dull thud.

A red laser beam shot out.

Kevin had tried his best to dodge, but the red light still pierced through his left arm, the scorching rays cutting into his flesh.

A bizarre battle is about to erupt.

[Gift]

Pink Nen Aura flowed into Kevin's body and took effect instantly.

A Nen Aura artifact, resembling a pair of shoes, was placed on Kevin's feet, significantly increasing his speed.

[Dating- Tech Expo]

Kevin's observation skills have improved.

The two instantly separated, one on the left and one on the right, as four Nen Beast appeared from different directions.

They attacked the Mechanical Octopus.

The Mechanical Octopus flashed with a red dot, and a laser shot out, piercing through the Maid Nen Beast, Little Blue.

The pipe tentacles stretched out, and a drill-like device emerged from inside, piercing right through Xiao Hong.

The air was torn apart.

The Wind Blade, imbued with Nen Aura, struck the pipe, but did not sever it; it merely left a noticeable mark.

It's very hard.

My nighttime rest unexpectedly turned into a tough situation.

Scales covered Kevin's body, one after another, his flesh turned red, and steam rose from his head.

Five fingers forming a claw.

"Call out!"

The air was torn apart, and Kevin's figure instantly appeared next to Little Yellow.

A pipe-like tentacle tried to wrap itself around him.

Kevin brought his five fingers together, his nails forming sharp blades as he slashed down hard.

This attack was clearly effective.

The pipe was easily cut off.

"Drop!"

With a beeping sound, a red light flashed.

A laser beam shot out.

This time Kevin was fully prepared and instantly dodged the laser attack by sidestepping to the side.

He turned and thrust his arm forward.

It was like a long spear piercing directly into the root of the severed tentacle.

It instantly pierced a huge gash in it.

A blackish-green mixture, resembling engine oil, dripped out, and the tentacle drooped down as if it had lost its control.

Two tentacles attacked Kevin, one in front and one behind.

Little Yellow immediately hugged the tentacle in front of it.

Kevin turned around, slammed his hands together, and gripped the tentacle that was thrusting towards his chest. The drill on it was still spinning wildly, and the powerful force forced Kevin to squeeze it tightly.

The drill bit suddenly stopped and opened.

Kevin sensed something was wrong and was about to withdraw his hand.

A heatwave is hitting.

A concentrated burst of flame erupted.

Kevin gathered his Nen Aura to enhance his resistance to high temperatures, which collided with the erupting flames.

With all his might, he crushed the tentacle off.

The flames sprayed haphazardly, and a large portion of them ended up on his own body.

The red light began to flash erratically.

The laser was even shot into the sky.

Some fuel and flames were still stuck to Kevin's body, but he didn't care anymore.

"Die!"

His right arm slammed forward, piercing straight through the top of the Mechanical Octopus, and he pulled out whatever he was holding without a care.

The mechanical parts, cables, and incomprehensible structures were all violently torn off.

The Mechanical Octopus instantly lost power and crashed to the ground.

The flames gradually died down.

"What a horrible place."

Kevin said through gritted teeth, whether from anger or from the pain in his body, it was hard to tell.

The chest and arms showed very obvious burns due to the high temperature.

The remaining Maid Nen Beast approached the mechanical body and tore it to pieces.

He then stood guard beside the debris.

Fraudulent activities by these creatures on the Dark Continent occur frequently.

Melusina quickly came to Kevin's side and checked his body.

"These burned parts need to be cut off."

Kevin nodded.

Melusina acted swiftly.

After cutting off the burned flesh, Kevin injected another Healing Potion.

Waiting for the flesh and blood to recover.

"Let's go check on that body and see what happened to it."

This was the first time they had ever seen a creature in a mechanical form.

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