Chapter 97 – Road to Survival (Part ⑥)

Volume 2: Battlefield Between Two Worlds

Clang…

Wen Yu's Greed's Touch, held in his right hand, made direct contact with the Ancient Demon's right forelimb. The Ancient Demon paused for a fraction of a second-the effect of Soul Strike.

However, the physical damage had failed to even tear through the Ancient Demon's scales, rendering the Soul Strike's impact incredibly weak.

Immediately after, the Ancient Demon's left forelimb slammed directly into Wen Yu!

The massive force caused Wen Yu's Protective Suit to explode instantly, tearing open his chest in the process.

Grayish-white flesh and blood splattered everywhere. Under the empowerment of the Flesh Tome, Wen Yu's wounds looked horrific, but they didn't actually hinder his combat effectiveness.

"Phasing!"

The Phasing skill activated silently. In his phased state, Wen Yu's right hand bypassed the Ancient Demon's guard and reached directly into its head!

The Ancient Demon's eyes constricted instantly!

Boom!

A deafening explosion rang out-the Ancient Demon's Demon Qi Eruption!

Before Wen Yu could deactivate Phasing, he was hit head-on by the blast. Amidst the billowing dust and erupting Demon Qi, the parts of Wen Yu's body that weren't phased were sent flying far away!

The front of his body, which had taken the brunt of the Demon Qi Eruption, was stripped of its flesh, leaving even his internal organs a mangled mess.

Bang!

A gunshot rang out again, but this time, with no one to obstruct it, the Ancient Demon dodged the bullet.

The gap in Physical Attributes between Big Bear and the Ancient Demon was simply too vast.

If the others hadn't been risking their lives to pin the Ancient Demon down, Big Bear's bullets would never have hit their mark, even with Skill enhancements.

"Die!!!"

As the roar echoed, the Ancient Demon unleashed its full speed.

Boom!

Another thunderous collision.

It was the sound of the Ancient Demon slamming head-first into Wen Yu.

The Ancient Demon's momentum stalled for a moment, while Wen Yu was sent tumbling through the air. Mid-flight, his internal organs were already starting to fall out of his mangled torso.

Bang!

Another shot!

Big Bear seized the opportunity created by the Ancient Demon's momentary pause.

This bullet buried itself deep within the Ancient Demon's head.

A white viscous fluid slowly oozed from the bullet hole.

It was the Ancient Demon's brain matter.

However, the physiological structure of the Demon Race differed from that of humans. Even with a brain injury, the Ancient Demon still possessed combat strength.

The Ancient Demon's consciousness wavered; the wound on its forehead was not fatal, but it was certainly a heavy injury.

It stumbled for a moment before quickly stabilizing its stance.

"Roar!"

With a ferocious howl, the Ancient Demon charged toward Big Bear's sniper nest.

Nearby, Wen Yu struggled to his feet, but he no longer had the strength to intercept the creature.

Under the effects of the Flesh Tome, Wen Yu wasn't dead and felt little pain, but with his internal organs severely damaged, large areas of muscle stripped away, and extensive bone fractures, his combat power had plummeted.

Bang!

Another shot, but it missed.

The Ancient Demon, moving at high speed, evaded Big Bear's fire.

Reload, aim, fire!

The seamless execution of these actions was a testament to Big Bear's combat training.

Bang!

As the Ancient Demon drew closer and closer, Big Bear remained as calm as a still pond, firing yet another shot.

Even at close range, the shot missed.

The Ancient Demon's speed was simply too high.

At full tilt, the Ancient Demon had exceeded the limits of Big Bear's dynamic visual tracking.

Bang!

This bullet went flying into the sky.

Standing before Big Bear, the Ancient Demon's massive claw clamped down hard on the muzzle of his weapon. Even with the reinforced strength of a modified gun, it couldn't withstand such devastating force.

The barrel dented and twisted. With a final surge of power from the Ancient Demon, the metal snapped with a sharp crack!

Whoosh.

The sound of rushing air whistled as the Ancient Demon's long, razor-sharp tail whipped out, coiling tightly around Big Bear's throat.

Then, the tail flexed, hoisting Big Bear's body off the ground and suspending him in mid-air.

"You… very good! Very good!"

A raspy, guttural voice escaped the Ancient Demon's mouth. Then, the snake-like tail constricted.

The Ancient Demon intended to strangle Big Bear to death by sheer force.

"Urgh…"

A muffled whimper escaped Big Bear as his face visibly turned purple. Not far away, Wen Yu's body collapsed to the ground once more.

As the only one left capable of movement, Wen Yu had no way to provide further backup for Big Bear.

"I will twist off your head, turn your skull into a goblet, and feed your body to the dogs. Then, I will bind your soul, leaving you to drown in eternal pain and torment!"

The demon's voice dripped with hatred. Just moments ago, this mere ant had come close-just a hair's breadth away-to killing him!

The wound on the Ancient Demon's forehead had slowly stopped bleeding; the bullet lodged in his skull was even being gradually squeezed out by his regenerating flesh.

The Ancient Demon Clan was born for war. Their Racial Advantage was truly terrifying!

Big Bear clawed desperately at the tail with both hands, trying to alleviate the pressure on his neck.

But it was futile. The gap in their Physical Attributes was simply too vast.

"So be it. Let's end it like this!"

Big Bear glanced at Wen Yu, who was struggling to crawl closer, then at Jiang Wentao, who was still writhing in pain further away. Finally, he looked at the hideous, snarling face of the Ancient Demon right in front of him. A small object quietly slid out from his right sleeve.

Click.

A crisp mechanical sound rang out.

A cylindrical metal canister hit the ground. A rapid "beep-beep-beep" followed as a red light flashed incessantly upon it.

The Ancient Demon's eyes narrowed, staring intently at the small device that had fallen to the earth.

And then…

BOOM!

A violent blue light engulfed the space where Big Bear and the Ancient Demon stood!

That wasn't the end of it. The explosion of the Plasma Grenade Big Bear had dropped triggered even more grenades hidden on the ground.

Big Bear had prepared for this long ago; he had already buried the area with plasma explosives!

As the power of the Plasma Grenades erupted, arcs of blue light burst forth in a frenzy. Accompanied by a series of violent crackles, the blast obliterated everything in the vicinity.

Wen Yu stopped in his tracks, silently watching the blue fireworks blooming before him.

He swiped his left hand across his Spatial Ring, and a bottle of Healing Potion appeared in his palm.

As he downed the slightly sweet Healing Potion, his injuries began to mend. Under the combined effects of the Flesh Tome and the Healing Potion, his missing bone fragments and shredded flesh began to regrow.

He downed another bottle. Within a minute, his injuries had recovered by about eighty percent.

By then, the grand firework display had reached its finale.

As the dust settled, a massive crater appeared before Wen Yu. At the edges of the pit, the earth and sand had been vitrified into crystal by the sheer intensity of the Plasma Grenades.

In the center of the crater, a mangled figure lay on the ground, screaming incessantly.

"You bastard! You bastard! I'll kill you! I'll kill you!!!"

It was the Ancient Demon.

Big Bear had already been reduced to ash.

Not even a bone remained.