Chapter 103 – Road to Survival (Part ①②)

Volume 2: Battlefield Between Two Worlds

"It's my ability."

"Beast Instinct (A-Rank, Passive Ability): An extraordinary combat instinct that pushes your ability to predict danger to the absolute limit!"

Jiang Wentao briefly explained the effect of the ability to Wen Yu before continuing.

"From the moment we approached this rock pile, my ability has been warning me that there's danger here. But…"

Jiang Wentao gave a bitter smile and continued, "In the past, this ability has only allowed me to react quickly when facing an opponent, or let me vaguely gauge an enemy's combat strength. Maybe the pressure of the last few days is just getting to me."

"Mm."

Wen Yu gave a simple response and turned to walk toward Basong.

Even though Jiang Wentao said it might just be stress, Wen Yu would never assume that!

One had to remember that for Cannon Fodder, the most important factor for survival was being cautious!

"Basong, sense the area again. Is there really no danger here?"

Seeing Wen Yu's furrowed brows and dead-serious expression, Basong closed his eyes immediately.

After a long moment, Basong opened his eyes and shook his head at Wen Yu.

"Still no danger. What's wrong, Boss Wen Yu?"

Wen Yu stared intently into Basong's eyes for a while before shaking his head.

Basong's gaze was sincere, indicating he wasn't lying.

Besides, Basong had no reason to lie.

"It's nothing."

After spending three days together, Wen Yu trusted Basong's judgment. Furthermore, it was uncertain whether they could find such an excellent campsite if they left now.

It was better to rest here for the day.

"Get some good rest."

Wen Yu nodded to Basong and turned to walk toward Princess Fina, who was resting nearby.

"How are you feeling?" Wen Yu asked in a low voice.

The journey of the past few days was becoming too much for the delicate Fina to handle. The Fourth Prince, however, seemed to be protected by some unknown power; even now, he stared at Wen Yu with wide, round eyes, looking quite energetic and adorable.

"It is no great matter. I am sorry for the trouble we have caused you brave warriors."

After Fina finished speaking, she took some food and water from her Spatial Ring and began to eat.

"And you?"

This question was directed at William, who was responsible for protecting Fina. Wen Yu's tone was none too friendly.

"I won't die!" William shot back with equal frostiness.

Over the past few days, Wen Yu had been ruthlessly consistent in his policy of clearing out dead weight, so William naturally had no reason to give him a friendly face.

Sun Ruixing, who was standing to the side, spoke to Wen Yu.

"You've worked hard these past few days, Younger Brother Wen Yu."

Anyone could see the effort Wen Yu had put in. Although his methods were somewhat extreme, it was undeniable that they were the best choices made for everyone's safety.

Sun Ruixing was also part of the personnel responsible for protecting Princess Fina.

Both he and William were upright individuals. Wen Yu felt extremely at ease leaving such matters to them.

"Mm."

Wen Yu gave Sun Ruixing a faint response.

"By the way, Boss Wen Yu, there's something I want to discuss with you all."

The voice came from Basong, who was walking over from a short distance away.

"What is it?"

Wen Yu looked at Basong with confusion.

"Nothing much, I just wanted to show you something."

As soon as he finished speaking, Basong pulled something from his breast pocket.

It was a cylindrical object-a Plasma Grenade.

And the safety had already been pressed!

The cylindrical Plasma Grenade's warning light flashed red incessantly. Combined with Basong's sincere expression, it created a bizarre and unsettling scene.

"Enemy attack!"

Before the words had even fully left his mouth, Wen Yu grabbed Basong's right hand holding the grenade. Simultaneously, he threw his body between Basong-or rather, the grenade-and Princess Fina!

William reacted with lightning speed, immediately tackling Princess Fina and the Fourth Prince to the ground beneath him.

At the same time, Sun Ruixing firmly braced his shield in front of Princess Fina!

In the blink of any eye, a burst of blue light exploded directly from Basong's hand!

Their figures were instantly swallowed by the blue radiance.

Simultaneously, the surrounding rocks began to tremble uncontrollably.

"Run out of here!"

Just as Wen Yu had shouted "Enemy attack," Jiang Wentao, who was not far away, had already reacted. After the grenade detonated, he rushed toward Princess Fina's side.

Wen Yu had blocked most of the Plasma Grenade's power!

However, for Wen Yu to tank something capable of dealing massive damage to a Level 2 Class Holder with his bare flesh, there would naturally be no good outcome.

As the blue light faded, Basong, who had been standing opposite Wen Yu, had turned into a charred, unidentifiable heap, emitting waves of burnt odor and the smell of roasted meat.

Wen Yu's body jerked with tremors. He then dropped to one knee and spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

The entire front of Wen Yu's body had been charred into a mangled mess by the Plasma Grenade!

Fortunately, Wen Yu's sacrifice was not in vain.

William and the others behind him suffered minor injuries. Sun Ruixing's arm was burned, and William had a slight injury to his leg, but neither was hindered in their mobility.

Under the protection of several people, Fina and the Little Prince didn't have a single scratch on them!

"Damn it!"

Seeing Wen Yu's horrific injuries, Jiang Wentao couldn't help but curse. He quickly helped Wen Yu up and followed closely behind William, who was carrying Princess Fina on his back, as they ran out of the rock formation.

The surrounding Class Holders were not slow to react either. When the Plasma Grenade exploded, they had already begun fleeing the rock piles.

The bizarre situation, coupled with the constant shaking of the surrounding stones, made everyone realize that this place was definitely not safe!

Jiang Wentao carried Wen Yu out of the rock area and quickly retrieved a Healing Potion from his Spatial Ring.

"Drink this, quick."

Wen Yu's consciousness remained clear. Although his injuries were severe, a mere Plasma Grenade wasn't enough to take the life of a Level 3 Class Holder!

He drank the Healing Potion from Jiang Wentao's hand directly. As his wounds began to recover rapidly, Wen Yu let out a long sigh of relief.

"Basong was likely being controlled. This place he brought us to might be a death trap! Also, quickly confiscate all the Plasma Grenades from everyone nearby. Damn it, I knew I shouldn't have given those things to them!"

Being blasted by the Plasma Grenade had filled Wen Yu with resentment. When the enemy possessed the ability to control their own Class Holders, the danger of the Plasma Grenades was absolutely beyond doubt!

Jiang Wentao nodded to Wen Yu and immediately turned around to collect the Plasma Grenades from the others.

Monkey still had quite a few Plasma Grenades in his possession. The original intention of distributing them was to bolster their firepower. Who would have thought they would nearly become their death warrants?

This couldn't be blamed on anyone; no one had expected a Demonic Creature to possess such an ability.