Rat Tide, Li Wei Dies!

"Hiss!"

The Red-Horned Black Python saw a human charging toward it and immediately flicked its tongue wildly. It whipped its massive tail, sending a fierce gale sweeping toward him!

Jiang Li gripped the Bloodshadow Warblade and sprang into the air, his body twisting at an incredible angle as he slashed sideways.

"Die!"

A flash of red light burst forth, hurtling toward the Red-Horned Black Python's neck.

The blade's energy struck home, tearing through it like a meat grinder. The terrifying force blew apart the lower half of the python's body, sending flesh and fragments of scales flying everywhere.

With that casual strike, Jiang Li's combat strength had increased by a full 3.2 times.

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

At the same time, the Bloodshadow Warblade in Luo Feng's hands became a series of icy afterimages, reaping the lives of the other black pythons.

"Tsk, tsk. With Jiang Li and Luo Feng here, we won't have any monsters left to kill!"

By the time Chen Gu, Zhang Ke, and the others joined them, all that remained was to collect materials.

"Let's go dismember the bodies!"

Gao Feng and the Wei Brothers volunteered.

"When I used Annihilation, I felt a noticeable improvement in my movement technique and speed."

"And Hong's most powerful ability is his domain..."

Jiang Li felt he had gained some insight. It seemed he had grasped something, yet also seemed to have grasped nothing at all.

"Done!"

Gao Feng beamed. "Including this Red-Horned Black Python, we've hunted materials worth at least a billion in one morning!"

"Come on, let's aim for two billion!"

"Haha! Two billion in one day!"

At that moment, the entire Fire Hammer Squad was fired up, like bandits descending on a village!

Meanwhile, a nine-person squad also arrived in City 003. Among them was an old acquaintance of the Fire Hammer Squad.

In front of the dilapidated, desolate Carrefour Supermarket, severed limbs flew everywhere.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Pan Ya of the Fang Squad wielded a Triangular Military Saber, darting around a nearly five-meter-tall Fang Tiger as he stabbed at it again and again.

The Fang Tiger lunged and clawed at him, but it couldn't hit Pan Ya. Amid a series of thunderous crashes, the surrounding floor and rubble were sent flying in every direction.

"Haha, my movement technique has reached the Subtle Level. You think you can hit me?"

"Not a chance!"

Pan Ya laughed. He dodged sideways as the Fang Tiger swiped at him, then stabbed again. "Let's see how much blood you've got to lose!"

"Pan Ya's not bad. An Intermediate War General who's grasped the Subtle-level Body Technique..."

Another three people had come with Pan Ya. One of them, a White-Haired Elder, nodded slightly. "He's worth developing."

Suddenly—

"Hmm?"

The White-Haired Elder sensed something amiss and turned to look.

Seven human warriors were approaching in the distance. All of them were East Asian.

"It's them!"

Zhang Zehu recognized Jiang Li and the others at a glance, his expression shifting. "I didn't think we'd run into the Fire Hammer Squad here too. What a small world!"

Chapter 35: Rat Tide, Li Wei Dies!

Jiang Li's gaze swept across the seven people ahead. Almost unconsciously, he glanced at Luo Feng and had already guessed what was going on.

"Looks like the world really is small."

It wasn't surprising, though. City 003 was one of the most dangerous cities in Eurasia. Anyone who came here to explore would eventually have a chance of running into them.

"Gao Feng!"

Pan Ya had just killed the Fang Tiger. With one foot on its head and the Triangular Military Saber twirling in his hand, he sneered, "If you know what's good for you, get out of this area now. Our Thunder Squad might spare your lives..."

"Otherwise, don't blame us!"

"Oh, I forgot to introduce everyone!"

"This is Senior Liu, the captain of our Thunder Squad. And this is Mr. Kalon, our deputy captain!"

The Senior Liu Pan Ya mentioned was the White-Haired Elder, while Kalon was a burly white man.

Hearing this, both men frowned slightly but said nothing.

For warriors like them, who spent years roaming the Wilderness Zone, making enemies of other warriors was perfectly normal.

However, they didn't like Pan Ya's attempt to throw his weight around.

"Hahaha..."

Gao Feng, Chen Gu, Zhang Ke, and the others burst into laughter. Then Gao Feng's smile faded, and he gave Pan Ya a look of utter disdain. "Pan Ya, I used to think you were a nasty, ruthless bastard, but at least you were somebody..."

"Now it looks like you're only good for being someone's lackey!"

"Gao Feng, you're asking for death!"

Pan Ya was furious, but he still glanced at the White-Haired Elder first. "Senior Liu!"

"I don't get involved in your personal disputes!"

The White-Haired Elder's expression was cold. At his words, Pan Ya hesitated, his gaze drifting to Jiang Li. The Blood Shadow War Sword on Jiang Li's back was all too familiar!

"You can't put it like that. If Pan Ya can't handle them, you're still the captains. There's nothing wrong with stepping in to help."

Seeing Pan Ya hesitate, the Mixed-Blood Youth, who loved watching a good show, smiled. "My father wants me to gain experience. I can learn from watching warriors fight, too!"

Compared to monsters, the Mixed-Blood Youth wasn't afraid of humans in the slightest.

After all, both his parents were War God-level powerhouses.

Hearing the Mixed-Blood Youth's words, Pan Ya felt reassured. Senior Liu and Kalon were both Senior War Generals. Senior Liu, in particular, was nearly at the threshold of becoming a War God.

So what if Jiang Li was a Psychic?

How long had it been since he'd passed the warrior assessment? At most, he was only an Intermediate War General!

"Gao Feng, we gave you your chance!"

With someone backing them up, the former members of the Fang Squad immediately grew bolder.

"Oh? Getting cocky now, are you?"

Gao Feng held his heavy hammer, looking completely unconcerned. "Pan Ya, don't say I didn't warn you. If you dare attack, you'll die!"

The various factions had strict rules against warriors killing one another.

But there was no rule against fighting back in self-defense.

"Then you're asking for death!"

Pan Ya let out a furious shout and charged forward, brandishing his Triangular Military Spike.

"Jiang Li..."

As Pan Ya charged, Gao Feng said in a low voice, "Let me take care of this grudge myself!"

Most warriors who ventured into the Wilderness Zone had the heart of a strong warrior. Gao Feng was no exception.

If Pan Ya had been much stronger, Gao Feng truly wouldn't have had a choice.

But Pan Ya's strength was about on par with his own. Naturally, he wanted to avenge that shot with his own hands!

"Fine."

Jiang Li nodded, then glanced at the White-Haired Elder and the white man Kalon beside the Mixed-Blood Youth. "I guarantee they won't interfere."

"Thanks!"

Reassured, Gao Feng rushed forward with both hammers and clashed with Pan Ya.

Crack! Crack!

The Triangular Military Saber and the Black Heavy Hammer collided more than a dozen times in an instant. To the onlookers, the two combatants seemed like a pair of blurring shadows fighting in the open space. Each strike sent a howling gust of force through the air. Wherever they fought, the ground and buildings were torn to pieces.

"Looks like the captain's improved quite a bit these past few days!"

"Heh, Pan Ya calls that the Subtle Level? He's nowhere near Luo Feng!"

"Pan Ya's a lackey for foreigners. He's disgracing the people of Hanxia!"

"Captain, smash him!"

The members of the Fire Hammer Squad watched with complete composure.

Soon—

With a loud bang, the two figures abruptly parted. Gao Feng seized his opening and swung a hammer at Pan Ya's head. Pan Ya was sent flying more than ten meters before crashing into the ground, where he left a massive crater.

His body trembled as he struggled to get up, blood running from all seven orifices.

Gao Feng's blow wasn't enough to kill Pan Ya, but it was enough to leave him seriously injured.