But truly achieving this required not only immense talent, but also constant experimentation.
It likely could not be done in a short time.
"I see."
Zhang Hai was somewhat disappointed upon hearing that, but he still intended to go back and give it a try.
Back when xianxia dramas had swept across Huaxia, he had often recited, "The Ki of the Heavens swells vast; my path prospers day by day."
Maybe he could cultivate after all?
The two did not speak for long. After eliminating all the Yan City Mutant Creatures in the area, they turned their attention to the Mutant Lizard standing on the ground and constantly absorbing energy.
It was the culprit behind Yan City's breached defenses, as well as the most dangerous enemy they faced this time.
Although the best course of action would have been to wait until Yan City's Survivors had evacuated before attacking it, the Mutant Lizard was continuously absorbing the abilities of the petrified humans and Mutated Beasts on the ground. As time passed, it would only grow stronger.
They also could not determine when it would awaken. If it woke during the evacuation and extended its Rock Domain into this area, it would instead cause even greater casualties.
Thus, Xu Qing and Zhang Hai split up.
Xu Qing set up a Formation across the area to prevent the Mutant Lizard from expanding its Rock Domain after waking. Though limited by his materials and strength, he could not hold it off for long, but he could still buy Zhang Hai more time.
Zhang Hai used Spirit Energy to notify every Survivor in the area to head for the shelter. He would take everyone away.
As time passed, Xu Qing looked at the Formation covering the area and let out a slight sigh of