The train was shaking violently, the vibrations originating from the carriage behind. The secret agents barely managed to stay upright and hurriedly looked out the window, only to be startled.
Under the cover of night, a gigantic black worm coiled around the rear carriage, circling again and again. Dozens of meters long, its body covered in a glossy, black chitinous exoskeleton that reflected the Moonlight, giving it a menacing and sinister appearance. Its head was the worm's gaping maw, with rings of sharp teeth protruding deep into its throat. At that moment, the worm was voraciously chewing on the carriage's metal shell, biting open gaps. One field worker was swallowed whole; his scream barely lasted half a breath before he was crushed into mincemeat by its teeth!
Han Xiao shuddered, and the bold idea that had just arisen vanished without a trace.
Qi Baijia's expression changed drastically, "Black Earth Worm!"
Han Xiao drew his Wild Eagle from his waistband and fired a shot at the thick, black armored worm. He then glanced at the combat information displayed on his screen and immediately felt a tightening sensation in his lower triangle.
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Black Earth Worm
Level: 48
Occupation: [Infancy] lv10 / [Adolescence] lv10 / [Adulthood] lv10 / [Eros] lv10 / [???] lv8
Age: 71 years
Attributes: Strength 80, Agility?, Stamina?, Intelligence?, Mysticism?, Charisma 1, Luck 2
Strength: 0
energy level:?
Health Points:?
Specialties: Thick Chitinous Shell (Defense +20), Darkness Inclination Adaptability (15% bonus to dark environments), Massive Body (HP +1000, Critical Hit Chance Reduced by 20%), Iron Chewing (25% extra damage to metal), Thin Earth Dragon Bloodline (HP +2000, Abnormal Status Resistance +10%),???,???,???...
Skills: Constricting Kill Lv7, Earth Movement Lv10, Rotating Bite Lv6, Strong Acid Spit Lv5,???,???,???...
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Even a wild beast is luckier than me, so who can I complain to?
"Shot!"
The secret agents drew their pistols and returned fire, the gunshots deafening. Each bullet grazed the Black Earth Worm's thick carapace, barely causing any damage.
The wilderness of Planet Aquamarine is extremely dangerous, with all sorts of ferocious beasts roaming freely. Throughout history, there have been many tragedies of beast tides massacring entire cities. Humans have only managed to barely rise to the top of the food chain thanks to the power of collective wisdom.
The Black Earth Worm has a long lifespan, and its body length increases with age. It is a gentle, Darkness Inclination- loving creature that usually lives underground and rarely moves unless the ground above it shakes violently.
Everyone immediately realized that the passing train must have woken up the giant Black Earth Worm.
To avoid encountering wild animals, each railway line is equipped with dedicated maintenance personnel who periodically inspect the track conditions using various equipment, including underground life detectors capable of detecting Black Earth Worm. If a Black Earth Worm doesn't appear after the last inspection, it means the maintenance personnel are taking a chance and slacking off.
The field agents, treated like prey, frantically drew their guns to fight back. However, the small caliber of the pistols was no match for the Black Earth Worm, whose defense was over 100 points.
All the bombs and high-powered firearms were stored in the warehouse carriages, which were separated by the carriages attacked by the Black Earth Worm. The agents couldn't get their hands on the equipment, and they couldn't kill the Black Earth Worm with pistols, making the situation very dangerous.
Chaos ensued as a gale swept through the carriages, flinging debris out of the holes and tossing it into the wind. The train tilted at a 15-degree angle, its chassis screeching against the rails and scattering sparks, as if it might be overturned at any moment by the immense weight of the Black Earth Worm.
"Get out of the way!" Li Yalin shouted, leaping into the air, drawing her Folding War Blade, which, wreathed in bright yellow flames, slashed fiercely at the Black Earth Worm's shell, producing a cracking sound and leaving a clearly visible fissure.
It works!
Martial artists can maximize the destructive power of their strength, and their fists and feet possess incredible strength, which can be very effective in such situations.
Di Susu's eyes flashed, and she followed closely behind, also drawing a Folding War Blade. A blue flame clung to the blade, and her speed was like lightning. With a powerful side slash, she cleaved off a small piece of the carapace, leaving a faint blue afterimage on everyone's retinas.
The Black Earth Worm ignored the two, relying on its thick hide and tough skin, displaying a calm "you can hit me however you want, I'll admit defeat if you move" attitude. It tightened its body at a predetermined rate, gradually deforming the train carriage. The beasts of Planet Aquamarine were incredibly powerful, possessing a multitude of template specializations, making them extremely resilient. The Black Earth Worm and the Tu Shu Worm were clearly wild boss- Grade SS monsters; without the firepower of a modern armed army, it would be difficult to kill them. Even for players, the Black Earth Worm was a monster that at least a five- to ten-person team of the same level would be able to challenge. Of course, some incredibly skilled professional players could solo it.
With a crunch, two more delicious humanoid bread rolls were swallowed by the Black Earth Worm. This fresh food was much tastier than the sandworms underground. The Black Earth Worm ground its teeth together, as if savoring this rare and fresh delicacy.
The field personnel at m•hetushu. com•com were horrified. The oppressive aura emanating from the upper echelons of the food chain made them almost unable to stand. It was as if, under such circumstances, humanity had been stripped of its pride in its wisdom and turned into terrified lambs to the slaughter.
"Fire! The Black Earth Worm is afraid of fire!" Di Susu shouted.
The Black Earth Worm has deteriorated eyesight and is very sensitive to fire and high temperatures, just like Frenzied Sword Fried Rice would have on a human, damaging the Black Earth Worm's vision.
If the stalemate continued, the train would be destroyed. Realizing this, everyone immediately understood that the only option was to use fire to force back the Black Earth Worm. Zhang Wei hurriedly took out the high-incendiary magazine he carried with him and changed to fire. High Combustion Bullet are special bullets; normally, the agents use regular bullet magazines.
"Bang bang bang--"
In an instant, a magnificent flame emanating from the Great FFF group ignited on the Black Earth Worm Worm's impenetrable carapace. The previously calm Black Earth Worm immediately began to writhe wildly. The bright light and high temperature of the flames made it extremely uncomfortable, turning it into a very irritable creature, just like a baboon that had failed to mate.
Han Xiao stood firmly like a nail, but the increasingly large swaying made him worry that the train might derail. Basically, all the secret agents had purchased his High Combustion Ammunition, so he figured he could leave this situation to the secret agents of the Thirteenth Bureau to handle, and he happily stood by and did nothing.
Flames were born on the Black Earth Worm's body. Before long, the Black Earth Worm couldn't stand the blinding light shining on its face. It hissed, released the carriage, turned its head and burrowed into the ground. Sand and soil shot out. In just a few seconds, its body, which was tens of meters long, burrowed into the ground at an astonishing speed. Only a layer of loose soil remained to cover the burrow it had dug.
The field crew members, who had narrowly escaped death, collapsed to the ground, their legs weak with fear.
We're saved!
"I'm not dead yet, I'm not dead yet..."
"Mom, I miss you so much!"
The Black Earth Worm caused enormous damage in just a few minutes. The carriages were leaking air everywhere and were in a terrible state. If they weren't driven away in time, the consequences would be wrecked trains and people... not necessarily death, but they would definitely be late.
Fortunately, there were High Combustion Bullet... Everyone looked at Han Xiao, a sense of gratitude rising in their hearts.
Zhang Wei patted Han Xiao on the shoulder, feeling that everything was understood without words, and that feeling was wonderful.
"If you want to thank me, just say so. I can't read minds."
"..."
Everyone was speechless.
Your ability to ruin the atmosphere is expert-level.
After a short while, the field staff got up and started cleaning up the mess.
The Black Earth Worm attack was just a minor incident; it turned out that the military railway line was relatively safe, with only this one accident occurring.
The scenery along the way is mostly distant mountains, dense forests, plains, and loess, which can lead to aesthetic fatigue after a while.
Along the way, Han Xiao stayed in the Big Black cargo compartment, practicing his Energy Refinement Method and building machinery to gain experience every day.
Three days later, the train arrived at the Hesla border station.