The Exotic Beasts Emerge in Full Force! Everyone Is a Bird in a Cage!

"You can divide this Giant Mutant Rat among yourselves; I won't take it."

"Huh? This is the prey you killed, and you're just going to give it all to us like this?"

"I did kill it, but it wasn't my prey."

After saying this, Lin Zichen turned and walked towards Shen Qinghan to check on He Yu's injuries.

His condition has basically stabilized.

That severed arm, it seems, is unlikely to come back.

He will be a one-armed person from now on.

As for becoming Mechanical Cyborg... the risks are too high.

Gene Fusionist have extremely complex genetic structures and are highly susceptible to rejection.

Mechanical Modification is too risky.

It's basically a losing proposition.

"Zichen, I really envy how strong you are."

"If I were as strong as you, I wouldn't be afraid of being bitten by a mere Ordinary Rank Giant Mutant Rat while I'm standing still."

"Weakness is the original sin..."

He Yu looked at Lin Zichen in front of him and gave a bitter, self-deprecating smile.

Back when he first entered high school, he would often subtly show off in front of Lin Zichen, always thinking about how to unintentionally demonstrate his awesomeness.

Unexpectedly, only four years have passed, and the gap between them has become enormous.

One of them is the first student from Mountain University to achieve this.

A Biological Rank has just reached the Ordinary Tier 5.

It's truly heartbreaking.

Lin Zichen knew He Yu was being self-deprecating, so he didn't go along with it.

He simply offered a calm expression of concern. "Don't think too much about it. Focus on recovering. After this is all over, the four of us in our group will have a meal together."

Soon after He Yu's wounds were treated, he was taken away by the field medic.

Lin Zichen didn't linger. He turned around and left with Shen Qinghan to hunt down the Giant Mutant Rat.

The two ventured deeper into the direction of the Crimson Giant Tree.

The scenes along the way became increasingly bloody.

There were quite a few people lying on the ground.

They were all incomplete corpses.

Many of them are familiar faces.

One of my opponents was Gao Fei, whom I encountered in the Eight-School League when I was in the first year of junior high school.

Gao Fei was a genius student in the junior high school of Shanhai No. 1 Middle School, and he could sprint 100 meters in just 9 seconds.

I attended Shanhai University and was a third-year student in the Evolution Academy.

Now, his body has been devoured by Giant Mutant Rat, leaving only his upper body; his life remains forever on the battlefield.

There's also Huang Jiamin, who cheated on her boyfriend nine times. She was a senior who liked to bully freshmen because of her senior status, and was then punished by Lin Zichen.

This female student is now only left with her head on the ground; her body has been completely devoured by the Giant Mutant Rat.

Beside her head, her brother Huang Jiarui knelt and wept bitterly, while her ex-boyfriend Yan Liang, whom she had cheated on nine times, stood silently, overwhelmed with mixed emotions.

Besides these two.

Lu Qizhi, a student from the top -Talent Class and the strongest college entrance examination scorer in the history of Yuntian Province, also died tragically in the mouth of Giant Mutant Rat.

Zhu Shishi from the Machine God Group, a female Mechanical Cyborg who participated in Military District special training with Lin Zichen, also sacrificed her life on this battlefield.

Wu Tiancheng, a mentor at the Evolution Academy of Shanhai University and the strongest person in the previous history of Shanhai High School, also sacrificed himself at this moment, dying in the mouth of a Giant Mutant Rat that was more than ten meters long.

When the person was cut out of the rat's belly, they were so badly decomposed that they were unrecognizable, and their death was extremely gruesome.

Lin Zichen was very surprised to see Wu Tiancheng's body.

This Professor Wu is an Advanced Being.

It actually died inside the belly of a Giant Mutant Rat.

It's hard to believe.

On the other side.

Seeing so many people die tragically, Shen Qinghan's pretty face showed a very unpleasant expression.

She had considered the possibility of large numbers of casualties.

But when I saw it with my own eyes, the visual impact was still too great.

It's hard for me to accept it right now.

" In the Lin Zi, so many people have died..."

Shen Qinghan said in a low voice, feeling very uncomfortable.

Lin Zichen felt a pang of unease, but outwardly remained calm, saying, "This is something that can't be avoided; you'll get used to it."

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a familiar figure approached.

He is Zhou Xuehong, the former Student Union President.

At this moment, his body was covered with wounds, some of which had healed, while others were still bleeding profusely.

It was clear that a fierce battle had just ended not long ago.

"Lin Zichen, looking at the corpses scattered all around, can you understand why I want to turn the school into Survival of the Fittest environment?"

Zhou Xuehong, panting, looked sharply at Lin Zichen and said.

Before Lin Zichen could answer, he continued, "Because disasters are cruel, and the environment is extremely harsh."

"If you don't use these four years of university to hone your skills and cultivate a firm will, then going to the battlefield after graduation will almost certainly be like going to the execution ground, and you will almost certainly die."

Zhou Xuehong continued, "Many people didn't actually have to die from today's Rat Disaster."

"It was because of his poor mental fortitude that he lost his nerve and couldn't perform at his best when he saw the dense swarm of rats, which led to his death."

"And this is just a Rat Disaster on Earth, a negligible Rat Disaster."

"If this were in the Origin Land, the beast tide we would face would be a hundred times, a thousand times, or even ten thousand times more brutal than it is now!"

"And you, who have never been to the Origin Land to resist the beast tide, know nothing!"

"They only know youthful arrogance, only know how to show off in front of their peers, thus satisfying their trivial vanity!"

By the end, Zhou Xuehong's voice had grown louder, filled with accusation.

Zhou Xuehong knew that he was no match for Lin Zichen.

However, he will still adhere to the principles he believes in.

He wanted to use today's situation to leave Lin Zichen with no room for rebuttal and prove that his actions were correct.

Faced with these aggressive words, Lin Zichen simply said, "Willpower isn't something you cultivate like that. Your methods will only push people into the arms of Heretic Cult."

"Ha, so stubborn."

Zhou Xuehong sneered.

The words had barely left his mouth.

Suddenly, a loud "bang" was heard.

Zhou Xuehong, who was standing just a moment ago, crashed heavily to the ground the next moment.

He pressed his face firmly to the ground, unable to move.

The sudden biological pressure pressed Zhou Xuehong firmly to the ground from above.

The pressure was so intense he could barely breathe, and his face turned bright red.

"With your abilities, where do you get the confidence to jump around in front of me?"

Lin Zichen looked down at Zhou Xuehong on the ground and said to him expressionlessly.

Vice President Tan Wanyi was nearby.

Seeing that the two had somehow started fighting, she quickly came over and advised, "You two, don't do this. The situation is special right now. You can resolve any conflicts after this is over."

Lin Zichen didn't even glance at Tan Wanyi, but looked at Zhou Xuehong indifferently and said, "If there's a next time, be prepared to spend half a year in the hospital."

He left behind this sentence.

Lin Zichen withdrew the biological pressure he had released and led Shen Qinghan deeper into the area.

He didn't know whether Zhou Xuehong was a good or bad person.

All he knew was that he completely disagreed with the person's beliefs.

Time passed second by second.

About an hour and a half later.

The Giant Mutant Rat had been utterly routed, with only a small number hiding in the surrounding ruins, too afraid to come out.

The victorious human side began clearing the battlefield and tallying casualties.

A small group of people escorted several Exotic Plant scientists to the Crimson Giant Tree to investigate.

Lin Zichen and Shen Qinghan were also members of the escort team.

Besides this soon-to-be couple with Advanced Biological Rank, there were also people with slightly lower Biological Rank, such as Liu Chuanwu and Song Yuyan.

"Sister Yan, is your hand injury alright?"

Shen Qinghan looked at Song Yuyan's injured arm and said with concern.

Song Yuyan waved her arm, looking relaxed, and said, "It's nothing, just a minor injury. It'll be fine in a few days."

After saying that, she turned to worry and said, "Weiwei was seriously injured in this Rat Disaster. She was bitten on the waist and abdomen by a Giant Mutant Rat, and the wound looks quite infected. I hope she'll be alright."

Lin Zichen remained silent as the two talked.

At this moment, he was thinking about the Three-Eyed Demon Race he had encountered earlier.

Several hours have passed since the Crimson Giant Tree appeared.

During this period, apart from a large number of Giant Mutant Rat that would gnaw on anything they could find, only one Three-Eyed Demon Race appeared.

This was only the second time he had seen a humanoid creature from the Origin Land like this.

The first person I met was Su Jiujiu, Fox-Eared Girl.

He was very interested in these humanoid creatures from the Origin Land that could speak human language.

Or rather, very vigilant.

Both Su Jiujiu and the Three-Eyed Demon Race have demonstrated strength far exceeding that of non-humanoid creatures from the Origin Land, posing a significant threat.

Not long after.

The group arrived near the Crimson Giant Tree.

Gazing at this towering plant, thousands of meters tall and stretching as far as the eye can see, everyone felt a profound sense of awe.

Such tall plants were completely beyond their comprehension.

"You few will accompany the professors to study that Exotic Plant. The rest of you will come with me to explore the cave."

A male Mechanical Cyborg covered in alloy spoke in a somewhat magnetic voice.

He was an Advanced at the Military District headquarters.

His individual strength is approaching that of Rare Tier.

He was arguably the strongest among everyone present.

At least that's how it appears on the surface.

Under his leadership, apart from the dozen or so people who went to study the Crimson Giant Tree, the rest of the group went to explore the cave.

It's called exploration, but in reality, it's just staying around the cave and watching the Mechanical Cyborg release Exploration Robot into the cave.

Then they stood still, staring at the shared screen projected onto the Mechanical Cyborg.

"My idol, watch me!"

Lv Qingyu took the initiative to walk to Lin Zichen's side and enthusiastically shared with him the exploration footage of the Exploration Robot she was controlling.

Upon hearing the word "male god," Liu Chuanwu and Song Yuyan, who were standing nearby, were both surprised.

This seemingly aloof and arrogant Mechanical Genius Girl actually called Lin Zichen her "male god" in public?

Zichen is so charming...

Liu Chuanwu and Song Yuyan both felt a pang of emotion.

Lin Zichen, the one being lamented about, was intently watching the shared screen projected by Lv Qingyu, afraid of missing a single detail.

The cave is very large, with an estimated diameter of over ten meters.

It is also very deep.

The Exploration Robot has gone thousands of meters deep, but still hasn't reached the bottom.

"It's so deep."

Shen Qinghan, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but sigh.

Lv Qingyu also said, "It's strange. Even though we're already over a thousand meters deep, the temperature we're detecting is the same as the normal temperature on the ground."

Lin Zichen remained silent, staring intently at the shared screen, observing the cave within it.

Pay close attention to the cave walls.

He noticed that the cave walls looked very unnatural, covered with plant roots that served to reinforce the cave.

The roots grow in a very regular pattern, one after another, woven together like a net.

In addition, the cave walls are inlaid with a large number of dark blue crystals.

These Deep Blue Crystal, hidden beneath the plant roots, constantly emit wisps of mist that are barely visible to the naked eye.

If nothing unexpected happens, it must be these Deep Blue Crystal that keep the temperature constant inside the bottomless cave.

These crystals are amazing; they could even be used as air conditioners. I wonder if they're some kind of evolutionary resource...

Lin Zichen muttered to himself, setting his sights on the Deep Blue Crystal deep within the cave.

"No, it's too deep. The depth of this cave far exceeds the robot's detection range; the exploration cannot continue."

Lv Qingyu said with a slight frown.

The other Mechanical Cyborg around them were all the same.

These caves that suddenly appeared on the ground were incredibly deep and impossible to explore.

"Professor Gao, how's your research going?"

The Advanced from the Military District headquarters abandoned the cave exploration and turned to an old man studying the Crimson Giant Tree ahead, asking him a question.

Professor Gao shook his head and sighed, "The research isn't very good. This Exotic Plant is too peculiar. I've never seen a scarlet Exotic Plant that can grow to a thousand meters tall, or even anything similar."

Upon hearing this answer, everyone present was momentarily at a loss for words.

The caves cannot be explored.

Even the Crimson Giant Tree couldn't reveal anything.

The Rat Disaster has also been dealt with.

Suddenly, it seems like there's nothing to do.

In response, someone suggested, "Why don't we evacuate first? After all, the people here have already been safely evacuated."

Someone responded, "I also think it's better to retreat first, temporarily seal off this place, and let the strong ones deal with it when they return."

Advanced: "That's the only way."

After some deliberation...

Everyone present felt it was best to evacuate first, as there was no need to stay and increase the risk.

After all, everyone's strength is not high, and there isn't even a single Rare Tier expert.

There's nothing we can do if we stay.

It's better to leave sooner rather than later.

We're just waiting for the strong to return and resolve the problems here.

However, just as everyone was preparing to leave, a huge commotion suddenly erupted from the calm ground.

"Rumble..."

This sound rang out.

The next second!

Nearly ten thousand meters away from the towering tree, countless thick Crimson Vine suddenly burst from the ground and shot into the sky at great speed.

These thick, Crimson Vine intertwined, enclosing a ten-mile radius around the Crimson Giant Tree, forming a massive, impenetrable Tree Cage.

Before anyone could react, something happened.

Suddenly, a violent tremor came from the surrounding caves.

Then, a large number of bizarre creatures from the Origin Land rushed out, full of emotion like wild beasts just released from their cages, and immediately attacked the group.

"Run!!!"

The Advanced reacted swiftly by shouting.

Without saying a word, he immediately activated the Anti-Airflow Propulsion Device, and with a "whoosh," he flew over a hundred meters away, instantly putting distance between himself and the others, escaping faster than a rabbit.

Lin Zichen reacted even faster than him.

Before he could even shout "Run!", Lin Zichen had already grabbed Shen Qinghan with his left arm and Song Yuyan with his right, his body instantly transforming into a blur as he covered over a thousand meters in the blink of an eye.

As for Liu Chuanwu, Lin Zichen felt that this vigorous Dean could definitely escape on his own, and there was no need for him to carry him along.

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