Ferocious Beast

What is An Ran doing?

The two paladins couldn't detect anything, but Tulcarando could sense that Ren Anran, who was sitting, seemed to be lost in thought.

The body was still the same body, but the other party seemed to Zhang Xuezhou, becoming an empty shell in a short time.

Turkalando peeked into the cave for a while, but didn't notice anything, so she started pestering Zhang Xuezhou.

You'll see soon enough!

Ren Anran is probably the only cultivator in the current real world who possesses a normal physical body but also the ability to project his Yang Soul from his body.

For Turkalando, this was an extremely unfamiliar ability, so it's normal that it was difficult to recognize.

The cultivation level required for the Yang Soul to leave the body is extremely high, but this ability is not commonly used.

As Ren Anran believed, the loss of bodily control due to the separation of the yang soul from the body can easily lead to risks.

Moreover, the observation distance for the Yang Po to leave the body is only a few hundred meters, which is normally less efficient than direct observation with the naked eye or using a telescope.

However, when needed, the ability to astral projection is a powerful skill.

At least for now, they don't need to risk rushing into the cave; instead, they can use their Yang Soul to infiltrate and conduct reconnaissance.

"It's as big as a washbasin!"

Several seconds later, Ren Anran opened her eyes and then let out an exaggerated sound of surprise.

"It's so big, so big, and it's wriggling around there," Ren Anran gestured twice, "Its body is probably trapped under the stalactites and stalagmites, and it won't be able to break free for a while."

"This thing is considered a ferocious beast?" Zhang Xuezhou asked curiously. "Kalando said that the Thousand Islands Alliance captured an ant-like ferocious beast. That ant was half a person's height, and the destructive force of its legs was several tons!"

"It's only between one and two tons," Turkalando corrected Zhang Xuezhou's description, "The ferocious beasts have become stronger, but their intelligence hasn't increased much. Moreover, after becoming ferocious beasts, their physiques have become unusual, forcing them to leave their groups and usually act alone!"

"So, there's only one giant centipede in this cave?"

"The most important thing is to determine whether it is a ferocious beast or some kind of large, extinct centipede!"

"If this thing is truly a ferocious beast, even a slight touch would severely injure us, and if we were poisoned, we'd be practically dead!"

What are you two talking about?

Does this confirm that there is a ferocious beast in the cave?

After a noisy discussion, Zhang Xuezhou and the others finally decided to enter the cave for a short-distance observation.

If the opponent is easy to handle, their team configuration means they can take them down directly.

If the millipedes are so strong that firearms are ineffective, then this task can only be left to the Tur tribe's guards.

Large, rare centipedes may not be of much use, but if such a large centipede belongs to a ferocious beast, it would be extremely important material for genetic research.

"Does anyone use centipede-like Gene Fighting Technique?" Zhang Xuezhou asked in a low voice.

"Professor Li Yingbo's father, Li Qi," Ren Anran said without hesitation, "His use of the Goose Feather Slash Combat Technique may have originated from the genetic assistance of this type of multi-legged creature."

Zhang Xuezhou had seen some materials in Zuo Teng's collection, which included relevant information.

' Li Qi possesses the Goose Feather Slash Combat Technique, capable of wielding ten blades simultaneously with equal skill in both hands. His close-combat ability is S-rank, placing him among the Sixth Sequence powerhouses.'

The introduction did not include any genetic information. After Ren Anran reminded him, Zhang Xuezhou nodded in satisfaction.

Ferocious beasts are rare, but not all of them possess top-tier value.

This requires someone to utilize the relevant genes for development before it has economic value.

At least for Zhang Xuezhou, even if he hunted down a ferocious millipede, he would have no way to use it himself.

They can only obtain corresponding rewards by exchanging with others.

Given the need, this is clearly an adventure worth investigating thoroughly.

"Don't speak! Don't shout!"

As usual, when sending two paladins to scout ahead, Ren Anran gave them some instructions.

The spotlights illuminated this underground world once again.

As they continued their journey, the group became noticeably more cautious. Even the two stubborn and loyal paladins were somewhat hesitant, prepared to flee with Ren Anran at the slightest sign of trouble.

"There!"

Returning to the vicinity of the rockfall area, the hoarse, struggling sounds of insects reached their ears, causing everyone's expressions to change.

"I remember that centipedes don't make noise?" Tulcarando asked in a low voice.

"As the body grows, the mouth also gets bigger, and with a mouth, one can make sounds," Zhang Xuezhou said.

"That... its head is really as big as a washbasin!"

As the spotlight receded, a hideous red head came into view, with several long black legs, each over a meter long, clawing and scratching wildly below it, trying to free itself from the stalactites.

Judging from its size, it does indeed belong to the order Scolopendra, family Scolopendra, and is an arthropod.

If small centipedes evoke disgust and a sense of aversion, along with a touch of fear, this millipede undoubtedly inspires terror.

It wasn't just because of the millipede's ferocious appearance; its long black legs kept scratching and tearing, leaving deep, ravine-like marks on the hard stalactite.

"This thing is definitely a ferocious beast!"

Turkalando felt a chill run down his spine and fired the tranquilizer gun he had raised.

The sound of a bullet being deflected rang out, accompanied by the sight of a millipede raising its head and staring intently; her heart nearly leaped out of her chest.

"Hey!"

Tuerruolanya picked up a small stalactite and smashed it forward with force. Ren Anran also pointed at it, shouted, and directly used the Dragon Elephant Combat Technique.

"Unlimited guns are a joke compared to something like this!"

Zhang Xuezhou stretched out his arm.

He glanced at the slender gun barrel, then at the enormous size of the millipede, and felt that even three thousand tiny bullets wouldn't harm the opponent in the slightest.

Even when Ren Anran used the Dragon Elephant Combat Technique, Zhang Xuezhou did not embarrass himself.

He held a spotlight and stared intently at the millipede whose body was pinned down and unable to move.

Tuerrolania used a stalactite to deliver a powerful blow from afar, striking the centipede's head. After a dull thud, the stalactite was sent flying.

Before the centipede could even let out a furious roar, Ren Anran's Dragon Elephant Combat Technique had already followed.

"Hiss!"

As if sensing a deadly threat, a sharp sound, almost piercing to the eardrum, suddenly emanated from the centipede's mouthparts. Zhang Xuezhou felt his head buzzing, while Ren Anran swayed, and a spurt of blood flowed from her nose.

"It seems to be capable of psychological attacks as well!"

A look of horror flashed across Ren Anran's eyes.

Before she could even try any other methods, the paladin Tuldonchia, who was always protecting her, staggered and carried her away.

"The worm has broken free!"

Having been instructed not to speak or shout, Turrolanda let out a frantic scream and grabbed her genetic weapon, cutting wildly.

When Zhang Xuezhou felt a slight sway under his feet, he was equally terrified. Ignoring the dizziness in his head, he ran out without thinking.

When the icy feeling washed over him, Zhang Xuezhou realized he had run in the wrong direction and seemed to have fallen into a deep pool of water in a cave.

"Why did you pull me into the water? We're going to die!"

Turkalando, who was running alongside Zhang Xuezhou, exclaimed in surprise.

Zhang Xuezhou felt his body sink, and then he was being pulled underwater by Turkalando.

The dull thud of falling rocks once again filled the cave.