Vanguard
Not long after the proclamation was issued, the Global Region was not yet finished.
The energy concentration is rising silently.
A faint blue light floated in the air, like fine, scattered dust, landing on exposed skin with a slight tingling sensation, and one could taste a strange, cold flavor with each breath. The environmental values on the Wristband interface frequently refreshed, and various ecological indicators continued to deviate, all steadily approaching the abnormal threshold.
The entire land is silently adapting to the changes brought about by the intersection of two Plane.
Lu Heng stood on the lookout platform in Moonview Valley, his fingertips tracing the illuminated screen on his Wristband.
The sparse yet striking red dots on the screen clearly pinpointed a new Other Plane location on the edge of the wilderness less than two kilometers from Moonview Valley.
This distance is extremely close to the valley's borders.
Once these otherworldly invaders spread, it won't be long before their activity range directly borders the outer defense line of Moonview Valley, bringing a constant stream of trouble and hidden dangers.
Without hesitation, Lu Heng confirmed the precise location and left the valley alone.
The Heavy Anvil remained in the valley to solidify the defenses, ready to cover any potential threats. The Inkstone Guard followed closely behind, its metal limbs landing softly without making a sound. Its optical sensing modules were deployed throughout the journey, scanning the forests, ravines, and blind spots layer by layer to identify potential risks in advance.
The wind outside the valley was dry, and the wild grass was blown down and swayed in layers. The closer one got to the coordinates of the anomaly, the stronger the stench in the air became. The raw, otherworldly scent mixed with the heavy smell of blood, decay, and an indescribable muttony odor layered together, pungent and stuffy, making one instinctively uncomfortable.
Accelerating along the way, Lu Heng slowly stopped outside the target area, lowered his body, and steadily disappeared behind a clump of short, thick broad-leaved trees.
Through the gaps in the branches and leaves, the view of the open space in front of me was completely exposed.
More than twenty thin, hunched figures were scattered throughout the open space, all with uniform shapes and distinctive features.
They are only about half a person tall, with a shriveled and bony body, and their skin is a dark gray-blue color. They have pointed ears, a distorted and ugly facial contour, and a lewd and violent expression. Their appearance is very similar to the Goblin described in novels.
These pioneering beings from another world have bizarre and twisted habits.
They surrounded the remains of several wild animals that had been killed, as well as a few live lizards that hadn't had time to escape. They huddled together and made all sorts of absurd and crazy "messing around," wantonly manipulating and playing with the bodies of their prey, showing no regard for the basic survival principles and order of normal living beings.
After wreaking havoc to their hearts' content, they bent down and buried their heads, frantically gnawing at flesh, tendons, and bones. Sharp, fragmented fangs tore at the skin, flesh, and fascia, dark red blood staining their filthy faces and claws. In the struggle and shoving, the ground was littered with a mess of blood.
Lu Heng watched quietly, his expression turning completely cold.
Ordinary wild beasts fight only to survive and fill their stomachs, while Aberrant fight only for territory and resources. But these Green Demon are completely different. Their behavior is a mixture of violence, distortion, and unprovoked evil. They are inherently chaotic and bloodthirsty, a completely alien race that has been thoroughly mutated from the root.
At this moment, the entire Green Demon Squad was completely absorbed in the bloody struggle, roaring and colliding with each other, fighting for prey and resources, completely unaware of the lurking outsiders and the approaching danger.
An excellent opportunity to make a move.
Lu Heng did not rashly charge forward with his knife.
He twitched his fingertips slightly, and the Blood Taisui was instantly activated by his consciousness.
Countless fine, almost transparent white Mycelium spread silently and rapidly along the cracks in the soil, avoiding the surface vegetation and weeds, without causing the slightest disturbance, quietly weaving a huge invisible network that steadily covered the entire open space, keeping all twenty-odd Green Demon under control.
The next moment.
The dense Mycelium suddenly burst through the soil, precisely binding the limbs, torso, and neck of each Green Demon, instantly locking down a large area of their movement.
The noisy and chaotic open space fell into a brief, deathly silence.
With only a half-second pause, the extremely violent struggle and riot erupted instantly.
"Ho--! Ho hiss!"
Sharp, hoarse, and strange roars exploded one after another, rising and falling.
The Green Demon, tightly bound by the Mycelium, showed no weakness or cowardice. Instead, it unleashed an extremely strong wild resistance the moment it was restrained. Its withered muscles instantly tensed and bulged, its hunched body twisted, rolled, and trembled wildly, and its limbs kicked, tore, and struggled with all their might. The rough skin rubbed against the tough Mycelium, producing a fine, taut cracking sound.
Several relatively robust Green Demon, with bulging veins in their necks, wildly swung their heads from side to side, their sharp, black claws slashing and clawing haphazardly, desperately trying to sever the Mycelium binding them and break free from this invisible cage.
The white Mycelium was stretched to its limit, its entire body trembling and deforming slightly, yet it remained incredibly resilient, firmly binding the bodies of all the Green Demon, preventing them from escaping or charging.
Unable to completely break free from the constraints, yet not entirely imprisoned or rendered lifeless.
Each Green Demon was fighting to the limit, its eyes filled with a bloodthirsty crimson light. Even when trapped in a desperate situation, it still exuded a savage and aggressive nature.
The entire open space was completely transformed into a chaotic arena of struggle.
Lu Heng hid behind a tree, coldly observing every detail.
The suppression of the Mycelium of the Blood Taisui is purely an external restriction and constraint.
These creatures appear to possess physical strength, resilience, and ferocity far surpassing native wild animals. Even when restrained, they retain a formidable ability to retaliate, proving themselves to be far from being helpless prey.
These measured details are far more important than information obtained through mere speculation.
Having grasped the basic resistances and wildness, Lu Heng decided to stop observing.
He did not order the Blood Taisui to directly tighten its Mycelium and strangle and devour it completely.
Flash sales are worthless now.
He needed solid close-quarters combat data to personally test the Green Demon ' close-range attack methods, combat rhythm, physical resistance, and counterattack instincts. Only by personally engaging them and thoroughly understanding the underlying combat strength of the otherworldly vanguard could he make the most reliable preparations for subsequent large-scale Plane invasions.
Lu Heng raised his hand, firmly gripped the Insect Armor Sword, and stepped out from the concealed bushes.
The steady, monotonous footsteps suddenly pierced the chaotic roar that filled the open space.
Sensing the approaching presence of unfamiliar living beings, all the struggling Green Demon were instantly provoked into even greater frenzy.
They twisted their bodies with all their might, their heads fiercely turned towards Lu Heng, and a low, fierce, intimidating roar rolled from their throats. Their remaining movable claws waved wildly, and even though they couldn't move, they still adopted a ferocious posture of pouncing and tearing.
Fearless and ruthless, with an insatiable ferocity.
Lu Heng's gaze was calm and unwavering as he steadily approached the center of the battlefield.
More than twenty Green Demon were all restricted and locked by the Mycelium, unable to charge, escape, or encircle. They could only struggle and roar in place, gathering strength to counterattack.
A perfect trial run.
The sword tip pierced through the forest, leaving a sharp, cold glint.
Lu Heng lowered his body and stepped into the center of the blood-soaked clearing.
Today, he will personally and thoroughly understand the true combat strength, weaknesses in combat, and wild limits of the first Green Demon vanguard to set foot on this native territory.