Waiting

Lime powder filled the air in the forest, a white expanse completely obscuring the view.

In mid-air, the Molotov cocktail tore through the airflow and crashed down with leaping flames. The flames exploded instantly, and a scorching shockwave swept outwards, igniting the vegetation where it landed, and the leaping flames spread wildly.

The dense Mycelium of the Blood Taisui spread on the ground instinctively contracted inward the moment an open flame approached.

The effect of fire being countered is real.

Mycelium is not entirely afraid of open flames and has a certain degree of high-temperature resistance, but continuous burning will still cause damage, preventing it from spreading out and imprisoning its opponents as recklessly as usual.

The three survivors gambled on the only way out, using homemade incendiary materials and dust interference to temporarily block the suppression of the Mycelium and create a sliver of space to fight back.

But they didn't expect that Lu Heng's methods were never limited to one.

When the Mycelium became restricted, he simply abandoned Mycelium fight against it.

As soon as the thought crossed his mind, the King Snake lying in wait suddenly moved.

The movement of the swaying branches and leaves was almost imperceptible. The King Snake's speed exceeded the limits of what the naked eye could perceive, completely ignoring the dust and flickering flames, weaving through the chaotic environment without encountering the slightest hindrance.

Flames can scorch the Mycelium, but they cannot stop the King Snake's extreme speed.

In the blink of an eye, the King Snake had already closed in on the foremost survivor, who was wielding a machete.

The man was on edge, staring intently at the white expanse ahead, trying to track Lu Heng's movements. His mind was entirely focused on avoiding the invisible Mycelium and guarding against a frontal attack, so he didn't notice the dark figure darting out from the low sky.

The cold, sharp teeth pierced through his flesh in an instant, biting precisely into his forearm.

There was no severe bleeding, and no lacerations.

Only a cold and eerie current of energy, following the wound from the biting teeth, penetrated into the meridians and flesh without hindrance, instantly spreading throughout the entire body.

The man's body stiffened abruptly.

The next second, an indescribable, excruciating pain suddenly erupted.

It wasn't the stinging pain of a physical injury, but rather the devastation originating from within. That strange energy flow was unrestrained by the body, rampaging, churning, and tearing through the meridians and internal organs, completely disrupting bodily functions.

He instantly dropped the machete, clutched his chest and abdomen tightly with both hands, his body convulsing violently, and curled up in place, hunched over.

The excruciating pain coursed through his limbs and disrupted his rhythm of exertion, leaving him with no strength even to scream.

He could only grit his teeth, his whole body trembling, his eyes filled with extreme panic, but he couldn't find any way to alleviate or resist the situation.

Upon seeing this, the two companions beside him completely lost their composure.

They could clearly see that their teammates had no external injuries, yet were enduring near-death pain. The bizarre scene completely shattered their last psychological defenses.

The warnings of Danger Sense were still assaulting his mind, and a chill and despair piled up all over him. He knew it was a dead end, but he couldn't even find a direction to fight back.

The chaotic flames, the billowing dust, and the silent, deadly methods completely crushed the two's last will to resist.

But Lu Heng didn't give them any chance to catch their breath.

Taking advantage of the moment when the three-man formation completely collapsed and their combat strength was completely depleted, he steadily moved forward and quickly finished them off by taking advantage of the environment.

There are no fancy moves; every strike precisely targets an opening, crushing the opponent's last remaining resistance.

In just a few breaths, the three survivors who fought back desperately lost all hope of survival.

His body went limp on the ground, and he fell into complete silence.

As the three perished, a strange phenomenon suddenly appeared.

The three bodies left no remains or debris; all the weapons, supplies, materials, and survival gear they carried turned into tiny specks of white light.

The white light rose gracefully into the air, converging into three soft streams of light that flew steadily toward the Wristband on Lu Heng's wrist along a fixed trajectory.

All supplies and spoils penetrated the surface of the Wristband and flowed into the Storage Space, where they were automatically categorized, integrated, and stored.

Once all the white light had completely dissipated, Lu Heng looked down at his wrist.

Looking at the brand-new Wristband, Lu Heng felt no joy at his accomplishment, only a heart full of trouble and impatience.

They simply wanted to withdraw from the battlefield peacefully, avoiding conflict and preferring to quietly develop their strength and build up their power.

However, two groups of people, all driven by greed, followed him and tried to kill him, needlessly provoking conflict.

From the moment the teleportation array was broken, two waves of double-crossing occurred in quick succession.

Unwarranted entanglements, unwarranted battles, and unwarranted attrition.

In his eyes, these meaningless struggles were all unnecessary trouble.

A cold glint flashed in Lu Heng's eyes.

Since these people dared to chase after us all the way, and dared to harbor evil intentions and covet what does not belong to them, they must bear the corresponding consequences and pay the price they deserve.

He did not immediately turn around and leave.

The commotion was quite loud, and it's hard to say whether there were other survivors nearby who were attracted by the unusual activity and were hiding and watching.

Rather than being followed and harassed after leaving, it's better to stake out the area and eliminate all potential threats in one fell swoop.

Lu Heng stood still in the forest, the flames around him gradually extinguished, the scattered lime powder slowly settled, and the chaotic battlefield gradually returned to calm.

He unleashed his full mental power, covering the entire surrounding dense forest, leaving no corner untouched and no trace of human presence undetected.

The entire forest was quiet and peaceful, and the rustling of the wind through the leaves could be clearly heard.

Several minutes of silent surveillance passed without any new figures approaching or any unusual activity detected.

Those survivors who had been drawn by the commotion of the previous battle either watched from afar, sensing the danger and daring not to approach, or had already dispersed upon hearing the noise.

In this area, there are no more hidden spying men or pursuers.

After confirming that the surrounding area was completely safe and there were no hidden dangers, Lu Heng withdrew his probing mental energy.

Two consecutive battles resulted in the complete elimination of both groups of malicious assassins.

With this, all the remaining troubles in the Frost Forest have been completely cleared up.

The interdimensional invasion node in the Frost Forest has been completely destroyed. No more interdimensional monsters or spatial anomalies will appear in this area in the short term.

Staying here is pointless; it only increases the risk of being stared at and causing trouble.

Lu Heng glanced across the empty forest, his gaze calm and unwavering.

Having dealt with all the trivial matters, he lingered.

He turned and strode steadily toward the edge of the Frost Forest.

Next, he needs to find a completely secluded and safe area where few people can go, to fully rest and recuperate, to work on his new Cold-Heat Dual Talents, and at the same time open the three treasure chests he had previously obtained to make up for his shortcomings in combat power.

Once their condition is completely stable and their strength has been fully upgraded, they will then head to the Withered Plains, Swamp, and Hills to clear out the remaining interdimensional invasion nodes.