Swallowed Star: Signed In for 30,000 Years
Chapter 5

Fierce Battle with a High-level Beast General! (Please Bookmark and Recommend)

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On the highway leading to County City No. 0172.

Several figures moved forward at an unhurried pace beneath the cool moonlight.

Clack, clack.

Each of them wore armor with a metallic sheen and carried heavy weapons on their backs.

They were the Rose Squad, freshly departed from the Military Supply Base.

"Man, it really is more comfortable to head out at night!" Zhang Yi carried a sniper rifle over his shoulder, his body wrapped in belts of metal ammunition and a heavy rectangular case slung across his back. Yet he walked with remarkable ease.

"Zhang Yi, once we reach County City No. 0172, remember to find a high vantage point first. There's a newcomer on the team this time, so don't be as careless and rough as before."

Shen Hong, walking at the rear, was tall and powerfully built. A broad, thick saber taller than she was rested against the back of her armor.

Awooo—

Roars occasionally echoed from not far off on either side of the abandoned highway, unsettling the mind in the silent night.

Within the group, Zhou Ying'er at the front was the most nervous. Her eyes vigilantly scanned the surroundings, and she tightly gripped a Crimson Shadow Series battle blade, ready to fight at any moment.

As they gradually approached the county city.

Rustle, rustle.

The thick weeds suddenly stirred.

The squad's footsteps abruptly slowed.

Soon, pairs of gleaming green eyes appeared between the grass.

"It's a Red-tailed Wolf Pack. The Advanced Beast Soldier Wolf King should be hiding in the back!" Shen Hong's expression remained unchanged as she swiftly gave her orders. "Li Min, coordinate support. Brother Cao, draw their fire. Zheng Ru, quickly take out the Wolf King. Zhang Yi, respond as needed!"

"Yes, Sister Shen!" The Rose Squad worked together seamlessly, forming a combat formation in an instant.

Zhou Ying'er, unable to contain her nervousness, asked, "Sister Shen, what about me?"

Shen Hong smiled. "Ying'er, stay by my side. There are quite a few Red-tailed Wolves, so use this chance to temper your blade techniques and movement."

Zhou Ying'er hurriedly nodded. "Okay, Sister Shen."

Awooo, awroo—

A wolf howl that shook the heart rang out from nearby.

The wolves concealed in the thick grass immediately pounced toward the Rose Squad.

Puff, puff!

The steady Cao Yingchun pulled out a long spear from his back and sent several Red-tailed Wolves flying with the first strike. He then charged into the pack, instantly drawing the attention of dozens of Red-tailed Wolves.

Zheng Ru, carrying a heavy spiked hammer, darted swiftly through the Red-tailed Wolf Pack. After several leaps, she charged directly toward the Wolf King hiding in the rear.

The remaining seven or eight wolves pounced straight at Li Min, Zhou Ying'er, and the others.

When the Red-tailed Wolves were still three or four meters away, Zhou Ying'er could no longer hold herself back and rushed forward. Her feet shifted in rapid succession as though stepping atop lotus blossoms, and her figure spun out sharply.

Puff!

The Crimson Shadow Battle Blade cleaved directly into the waist of one Red-tailed Wolf. Its sharp edge tore through the wolf's fur, sending blood spraying.

Shen Hong watched the scene and silently nodded.

Zhou Ying'er was indeed a graduate of the Kyoto Training Camp. Although she was rather tense, her fundamentals in movement and blade techniques were very solid.

But she was still too impulsive.

These were only Low-level Beast Soldiers. If they had been a pack of Advanced Beast Soldiers, Zhou Ying'er would absolutely have been surrounded if she charged in like that.

"Ying'er, watch your position. Don't push too far ahead," Shen Hong reminded her.

Only then did Zhou Ying'er realize that she had unknowingly fallen into the encirclement of four Red-tailed Wolves.

She could not help feeling nervous.

Even her blade techniques became slightly disordered.

"Li Min." Shen Hong glanced at Li Min.

Li Min, slender and with long hair streaming behind her, flashed forward and leaped to a spot not far from Zhou Ying'er. She quickly drew away three Red-tailed Wolves, immediately reducing Zhou Ying'er's pressure.

Awooo, awroo!

The Rose Squad was quite strong. With two General Level fighters in the team, in less than twenty seconds, the Wolf King found by Zheng Ru had no choice but to howl and summon the pack back to its aid.

A moment later.

The group stood beside the corpse of the Red-tailed Wolf King.

Looking at the Wolf King that had nearly been smashed into a pulp, Zhang Yi said helplessly, "Come on, Zheng Ru. Go a little easier. Even though only the Red-tailed Wolf's tail is valuable, the rest can still sell for a bit of money."

Zheng Ru replied blandly, "Got it."

Zhou Ying'er could not help saying, "Sister Zheng Ru is amazing."

The Red-tailed Wolf King was extremely fast. Zheng Ru was also an Advanced Martial Artist like her, yet she had killed it in such a short time. Zhou Ying'er deeply admired that Combat Power.

A faint smile appeared on Zheng Ru's face. "Once you get more skilled, you can be just as impressive."

At that moment.

Shen Hong clapped her hands. "All right, quickly deal with the bodies and collect the materials. The county city is just ahead. Once we get there, stay alert."

"Yes, Sister Shen."

In the air not far away.

Zhou Hao, standing atop a shrunken B5 Shield, looked much more relaxed.

The Rose Squad truly deserved its reputation as an elite squad from Mingyue Residential Area. Even without the captain and Zhang Yi, the two General Level martial artists, making a move, the other members had swiftly dealt with the Red-tailed Wolf Pack. Their Combat Power and experience were highly seasoned.

"With Sister Shen looking after my sister, she should grow quickly!" Zhou Hao muttered. Zhou Ying'er's strength was not low; what she lacked now was experience in life-and-death combat.

Relieved, he soon flew toward the center of the county city.

Boom.

As the air exploded.

The High-level Beast General Black Scale Blood Python coiled around a TV Broadcast Building abruptly sprang up, its pair of triangular vertical pupils sweeping the sky with icy coldness.

Its nearly thirty-meter-long body burst out of the building, coiling around it as it raised its head high.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.

But what greeted it were two flying daggers carrying piercing shrieks.

Like lightning, the daggers flashed with cold light as they shot directly at the Black Scale Blood Python's triangular vertical pupils.

Having reached the War God Level, Zhou Hao could still maintain considerable power even while controlling six flying daggers. But with only two, he could almost unleash his strongest attacking power!

However, the Black Scale Blood Python's reaction was not slow at all. The instant the two flying daggers were reflected in its pupils, its several-hundred-meter body streaked with black Flowing Light, its enormous tail slashing at the daggers like a battle blade.

Puff, puff.

The Series 7 Flying Daggers were incredibly hard. They could even tear through the defenses of a Low-level Lord-class Monster.

Against the High-level Beast General Black Scale Blood Python, powered by immense Mental Power, the flying daggers pierced straight through its scales. Then they sharply changed direction and stabbed toward the Black Scale Blood Python again.

Hiss!

In pain, the Black Scale Blood Python swept its tail wildly, shattering the surrounding high-rise buildings as booming crashes rang out. At the same time, its icy eyes locked onto Zhou Hao, who was flying atop his shield.

Whoosh!

Its entire body suddenly contracted, then shot forth like a released bowstring.

The black Flowing Light crossed dozens of meters in the blink of an eye.

Before Zhou Hao's nerves could fully react, a huge gaping maw appeared before him, several sharp, bloodstained fangs gleaming beneath the moonlight.

Boom.

Enormous Mental Power rapidly acted on the shield, making it instantly shift sideways more than ten meters and evade the Black Scale Blood Python's lightning-fast attack.

Whoosh, whoosh.

Two more Series 7 Flying Daggers flew out from his combat boots. Seizing the moment when the Black Scale Blood Python landed, they suddenly shot forward.

Puff, puff.

This time, the Black Scale Blood Python had no time to react. Its head, harder than alloy steel plating, was pierced straight through.

Rumble!

Its massive several-hundred-meter body crashed onto the buildings before sliding down to the ground, kicking up clouds of dust. Its triangular vertical pupils still held a trace of astonishment, clearly never expecting Zhou Hao to react so quickly.

Whew!

Zhou Hao hovered above the Black Scale Blood Python's body atop his shield. Looking at its corpse, he secretly let out a breath. He had been a little overconfident this time.

The High-level Beast General Black Scale Blood Python's speed rivaled the speed of sound, and its neural reactions were monstrously fast.

Fortunately, he was a Mental Power Master who had reached the War God Level. His nerves had been greatly strengthened, and his reaction speed surpassed that of a High-level General.

Otherwise, he would not have been able to evade the Black Scale Blood Python's counterattack just now.

"My physical fitness is still too weak. Looks like I need to keep checking in at the martial arts hall..." A trace of lingering fear flashed across Zhou Hao's young face as he silently vowed never to take such a risk again.

Whoosh, whoosh.

The four flying daggers returned in streaks of light. Under the control of Mental Power, they swiftly carved up the corpse and collected materials. The Series 7 Flying Daggers could easily slice through the Black Scale Blood Python's scales.

Before long, all the valuable materials from the Black Scale Blood Python had been collected.

Zhou Hao's backpack was stuffed full.

"Now that the Black Scale Blood Python is dead, there are no monsters in this county city capable of threatening the Rose Squad!" A smile appeared on his young face. Zhou Hao glanced toward the edge of the county city, then sped away atop his shield.

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