Researcher Zhang stared, dumbfounded. He subconsciously adjusted his glasses, and his gaze at Xu Wuyi carried a little more awe.
Xu Wuyi rose calmly.
He had not expected that the Undying Flame's characteristic of "burning away" material structures would prove so effective for wilderness survival.
Countdown: [237:15:03]
The team continued deeper into the area. After their first encounter, everyone became even more vigilant.
Sure enough, they encountered several more waves of Star Beast attacks along the way.
There were flying insect beasts that sprayed acid, multi-legged creatures lurking in the swamps and adept at ambushes, and packs of sharp-toothed gnawing rats.
The three took turns fighting. Xiang Yong donned his Alloy Gauntlets, his punches fierce and powerful, often blasting a Star Beast apart with a single strike.
Liu Qing moved with agility, her twin blades targeting vital points with exceptional efficiency.
Xu Wuyi's spear techniques were steady and fierce, while the Undying Flame became an invaluable tool for clearing the battlefield. After every fight, he handled the corpses, eliminating all traces as thoroughly as possible.
His ability greatly relieved the pressure on Xiang Yong and Liu Qing, while also putting the three researchers more at ease.
Along the way, the three researchers became busy as well, constantly collecting samples of soil, rocks, and vegetation, recording environmental data.
Professor Chen occasionally selected special minerals or plants and had Researchers Zhang and Li focus on collecting them.
Countdown: [235:58:47]
After several hours of trekking, the team finally arrived at the designated Sample Enrichment Zone No. 3. It was a relatively flat, sheltered hollow halfway up the mountain.
"We'll establish camp here." Xiang Yong made the decision after surveying the terrain.
Everyone immediately got to work.
Xiang Yong took several silver-gray metal bases from his equipment, unfolded them, and