"1, 2, 3..."
Shen Heng closed his eyes and calculated the number of Calamity Beast based on the sounds he heard.
The lightning strike radius has shrunk to within five kilometers, and his current limit is five kilometers.
In other words, the entire surrounding area was under his surveillance.
Of course, it's also thanks to the fact that the simulation doesn't have any miscellaneous sounds like flowers, birds, fish, insects, or machine vibrations.
Otherwise, even if all the Calamity Beast were within his listening range, he wouldn't be able to accurately determine Calamity Beast number.
But now...
"...76,77,78."
Shen Heng slowly opened his eyes.
78 Calamity Beast.
With that many, unless everyone in the training camp gathers together and works together, they definitely can't defeat the Calamity Beast.
Given the current situation of the five people inside, they should be able to fight...
The sound of footsteps continued to reach Shen Heng's ears; some were the sound of iron claws landing, some were the sound of Scalearmor scraping against each other, and some were the sound of bodies being dragged along.
As time passed, the first Calamity Beast approached the vicinity of the tall building in the center of the lightning circle, cautiously probing its surroundings.
Then came the second one, the third one...
In the shadows below the building, a Mid Third Tier Blackscale Hound was crouching in a corner.
Its gaze swept around continuously, its sharp claws unconsciously scraping the concrete ground.
One after another, Calamity Beast arrived in the vicinity.
There are Two-Headed Jackal, Ironclad Giant Lizard, and Blade Mantis...
As one Calamity Beast after another arrived, the stench grew stronger, and the atmosphere on the street gradually became tense.
The Blackscale Hound scanned its surroundings.
Its tail thumped the ground restlessly, the frequency increasing.
Suddenly, it saw several smaller Calamity Beast begin to retreat quietly, one of which, a Three-Eyed Hyena, even tucked its tail between its legs and disappeared into the sewer.
Just as it was pondering whether to leave, it suddenly noticed that the six-segmented Blade Mantis was staring intently at it, its sickle-like legs gently rubbing against its body.
"Waaah..."
The Blackscale Hound stared intently at the Blade Mantis, baring its fangs and growling a low threat.
Seemingly thinking that the Blackscale Hound was difficult to deal with, or perhaps worried about being surrounded by other Calamity Beast, the Blade Mantis turned its attention away.
The scene returned to tranquility, but with the arrival of one new Calamity Beast after another, the space for each Calamity Beast to move around became increasingly cramped, and the atmosphere grew increasingly tense.
Before anyone knew it, another Calamity Beast emerged from outside.
It was a Calamity Beast with three horns on its head, resembling a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
It walked in step by step, and the several Calamity Beast in its path instinctively moved aside.
And so it arrived at the abandoned fountain in the center.
The Ironclad Giant Lizard that was originally at the abandoned fountain was forced to move.
The other Calamity Beast also instinctively moved away from the abandoned fountain.
A temporary silence returned to the scene.
But the Calamity Beast continued to converge on this side, and the space became crowded again.
Several Calamity Beast were forced to approach the Three-Horned Tyrannosaurus.
Seemingly sensing discomfort, the Three-Horned Tyrannosaurus stood up, its gaze sweeping around before letting out a deep roar.
Influenced by the Three-Horned Tyrannosaurus, the second and third Calamity Beast also began to roar.
The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became tense.
In the corner, the Blackscale Hound continued to emit low growls as a threat.
As it whispered its threat, it glanced at the few Calamity Beast that had lost out in this contest of might and had scurried into the nearby building.
Then he turned his gaze to the several Calamity Beast occupying the very center position.
After thinking for a moment, it retracted its fangs, stood up, and ran towards the building next door.
Running into the building's lobby, the Blackscale Hound instinctively sniffed around.
A powerful aura lingered at the scene, but it definitely didn't belong to the One-Horned Tiger currently present.
The Blackscale Hound glanced at the One-Horned Tiger that was perched in the hall.
It assessed its own strength and that of its opponent, then ran to the side.
A creature's instinct drives it to seek out the place where it feels most comfortable.
But the main hall was occupied by a One-Horned Tiger, so it had to look elsewhere for a more spacious and comfortable place.
The Blackscale Hound made its way through the building, twisting and turning, and unknowingly ran upwards.
Along the way, it also saw several other Calamity Beast.
However, at this time of year, those who can't enjoy the open streets and can only find a place to rest inside buildings are basically weaker than it.
If the other party doesn't provoke it, the Blackscale Hound won't bother with them.
Now, inside this cramped building, it only felt extremely uncomfortable.
The Blackscale Hound climbed upwards, and after reaching an unknown altitude, suddenly...
"Roar--"
A defiant roar came straight from below.
The Blackscale Hound paused, walked to the railing, and peered down over the railing.
About three or four floors down, a cat-like Calamity Beast was climbing the stairs.
The cat-like Calamity Beast seemed to sense something and raised its head.
The two exchanged glances, and the cat-like Calamity Beast lowered its head to avoid eye contact.
Seeing this, the Blackscale Hound snorted softly, turned its head with satisfaction, and prepared to continue running upwards.
However, a low growl came from below once again.
The Blackscale Hound immediately turned around and stared straight down.
The cat-like Calamity Beast, though still keeping its head down, continued its defiant roars.
"Roar--!"
The Blackscale Hound growled angrily, forcing the other party to stop its provocative howling.
This time, however, the cat-like Calamity Beast seemed determined, its roars never ceasing.
Seeing this, the Blackscale Hound felt its status challenged, and its blood surged.
"Roar--"
Angry growls continuously escaped its mouth.
Without thinking twice, it immediately turned and ran downstairs.
In no time, it arrived directly above the cat-like Calamity Beast and pounced on it.
The cat-like Calamity Beast only reacted the moment the shadow fell.
It looked up at the Blackscale Hound that was charging straight at it, its pupils filled with confusion and shock.
inside the house.
Shen Heng slowly closed his mouth, while Yu Ruofei's mouth opened unconsciously.
She could hear the roars and howls of the Calamity Beast nearby, the sounds not far from her.
Then, recalling how Shen Heng had been opening his mouth repeatedly, his Adam's apple bobbing, but without making a sound...
"Did they save us like this before, and then lure the Calamity Beast away?" Yu Ruofei stared blankly at Shen Heng, her mouth slightly agape.
Noticing that he was being watched, Shen Heng slightly raised his eyes.
In my field of vision, Yu Ruofei quickly closed his slightly open mouth and then smiled at me.
Beside her, Xiong Yingluo nodded slightly.
Shen Heng responded to the two of them with a simple smile, and then carefully analyzed the meaning behind the sounds coming from beside him.
In my ear, the Calamity Beast that was originally below let out a few cries that sounded somewhat aggrieved, confused, and bewildered.
However, the Calamity Beast above seemed to completely ignore it, attacking it frantically.
The two grappled for a while.
Subsequently, the Calamity Beast that was originally below seemed to be no match for it.
It roared and then ran quickly downstairs.
Another Calamity Beast gave chase.
Both sides continued downwards in this manner.
Several more Calamity Beast were also involved.
The battle then expanded and expanded...
"Roar--"
Angry roars echoed continuously below the tall building.
This was followed by a cacophony of stomping footsteps and the clanging of heavy objects against each other.
The battle has begun!