Chapter 428: Chapter 416: The Bandit Theory This place is strange.
It’s not just because of the monsters’ gigantic size, but because of their defense and the power coursing through their bodies.
This is far from ordinary mutation.
Compared to typical mutant creatures, like the earlier [Cannibal Earthworm], although it hasn’t reached Bronze Tier strength, the density of its flesh and skin defense are comparable to the usual Bronze Tier.
This island is peculiar.
From the moment Chen Feng set foot on this island, he felt something indescribable, as if there was an invisible energy field around, restricting external energy but nourishing the creatures here in another way.
There’s no Elemental Power.
Just pure physical strength.
This feels like, no matter how many nutrients you consume, your height doesn’t increase, only the weight of your body changes.
And this might be the main reason for the mutation of the [Cannibal Earthworm].
"Sir?"
Lu Wei frowned and looked ahead, whispering, "How do we deal with it?"
The higher you stand, the farther you see. At Lu Wei’s level, he can already sense something strange, like now, even though he hasn’t come into contact with the Cannibal Earthworm, he can feel the crisis these bizarre bugs bring.
"Set it on fire!"
Chen Feng gave his answer.
This jungle is full of too many dangers. Rather than exploring bit by bit, it’s better to force out the enemies we want to see directly.
Once the fire starts.
Even if the [Cannibal Earthworm] is terrifying, it won’t withstand the surface temperatures and will either emerge or drill deeper into the ground.
If it were peacetime, setting fires indiscriminately would break the law, but during the apocalypse, there’s no such restriction.
Lu Wei nodded, then urgently ordered the warriors behind him, "Bring the gasoline from the ship, Sir orders a mountain fire!"
The order quickly received a response.
A small squad of warriors took twenty minutes to transport dozens of barrels of gasoline; construction is arduous, but destruction is exceedingly easy.
With the cooperation of the professionals, these dozens of barrels of gasoline were utilized fully, and in a very short time, the surroundings were set ablaze with towering flames.
All creatures have an innate fear of fire, and the flames once again caused a massive charge; for a moment, roars echoed from every corner of the jungle.
And at this time, because of the smoke, more and more insects emerged from unknown corners.
Besides the previously seen Cannibal Earthworm, there was a gigantic centipede and a frog as tall as a person. The species here, regardless of strength, they exert a pressure on the average person just with their size.
The fire lasted for some time.
At this moment, the ground started to rumble again, the Dark Elf witnessed it all, pulled back the bowstring, and shot an arrow at the ground.
"Pfft!"
The originally uneven ground became smooth, evidently, causing the culprit to meet its end.
However, the monsters hidden underground were not the only ones; the surrounding temperatures were too high. To escape, they could only look for relatively better environments, and the stronghold just established by the team naturally became their target.
With previous experience, the warriors also spotted some patterns and, seeing the rolling ground, raised their guns and began to fire continuously.
Though the Cannibal Earthworm’s defense is not weak, against such concentrated bullets, it was utterly helpless, painful screeching sounded from time to time, signalling that these ugly creatures have forever lost the chance to resurface again.
"Bang!"
During this game-like massacre similar to [Whac-A-Mole], just over ten minutes later, the ground suddenly bulged with a large lump, and soon, a super-sized Cannibal Earthworm popped out a head.
The firm rubber-like mouth organ opened wide, and on the outer surface of its mouth, three rows of densely packed teeth could be seen. Those teeth were somewhat like great white sharks, all were fine and sharp, distributed in three layers inside and out. These teeth were still stained with blood and flesh.
The three rows of fine teeth even squirmed slightly, and amidst that huge oral cavity lay a pile of flesh, already unrecognizable!
Chen Feng smelled a similar scent to strong acid.
This Cannibal Earthworm is clearly an elite monster, far more terrifying than the earlier Cannibal Earthworm. Whether it’s its size or the acidic smell coming from its mouth, it proves it’s a formidable foe.
Lu Wei charged out first, striking three blows against the giant monster.
His weapon was the bone on his arm, inheriting the Bone Demon’s ability, he could instantly turn himself into a killing tool.
Lu Wei’s attack was fierce, but the damage dealt wasn’t obvious.
The elite Cannibal Earthworm’s defense was astonishingly strong, even though Lu Wei had struck its body, the opponent’s fat was too thick, rendering the damage little more than superficial without hurting muscles or bones.
Although the Cannibal Earthworm lacked eyes and features, it still sensed Lu Wei’s position, then its huge mouth suddenly opened, like a bloody maw, lunging at Lu Wei.
Unfortunately, Lu Wei was prepared; he raised his left hand, and five fingers trembled, then, white bones appeared between the fingers, shooting rapidly towards the opponent.
[Ten Finger Bullet]
Lu Wei could control his entire skeletal system, using the bones on his fingers as projectiles when needed.
The Cannibal Earthworm evidently didn’t expect Lu Wei to have such a move, in an unguarded moment, it received this fierce attack.
Five bloody holes appeared on the Cannibal Earthworm’s body, making it emit an anguished wail.
Lu Wei leapt high, eyes filled with the aura of death, recalling the fear endured during those apocalyptic times with his sister.