Chapter 679: Chapter 665: Water Ghost It’s raining.
Chen Feng’s expression was somewhat heavy, the weather was unpredictable, perhaps this was his current thought.
It was naturally impossible to foresee. If his strength could transcend several tiers, perhaps he would have the ability to halt the rain, but for a legend, this was an impossible task.
The abundant rainwater informed Chen Feng of an important situation, which was that the earlier planned fire attack had been shelved.
The Beastmen were very powerful, this was indisputable, but they still had a fatal flaw, which was that they became easily angered and were not particularly intelligent. Even though there were a few wise commanders among them, once it came to a real fight, the Beastmen’s wild nature would completely override any regulations.
In the original plan, the Order’s flying bug squad would carry gasoline into the sky, and then pour that highly concentrated gasoline onto the Beastmen. Beasts feared flames, even if it couldn’t completely annihilate the Beastmen’s troops, it would at least give them a fright. But unfortunately, the downpour caused this plan to completely collapse.
In the first confrontation, heaven sided with the Beastmen.
However, it was comforting that the Demon and Martial Cannon and enhanced firearms were not too affected. The solid walls would still be pierced, and the Beastmen within would still have their skin pierced by the guns, taking their lives.
The battleship had already arrived less than twenty miles from Flower City, and he did not intend to wait for the rain to stop. After all, on a brutal battlefield, even a few minutes of hesitation could lead the situation down an unpredictable path.
The Beastmen also had flying troops, and once they patrolled and discovered the battleship, they would immediately gather their forces, which would certainly increase the difficulty of this war for the Order.
"Let the Naga and the Dark Department take action!"
Chen Feng gazed at the sea ahead, silently calculating the distance, and said in a deep voice: "Even though the rain affects the fire attack, it is also good weather for a surprise attack. Make sure to uproot all of the Beastmen’s outposts!"
With Chen Feng’s order, the hideous Nagas slightly bent over and then plunged into the water. Meanwhile, Lu Wei also waved his hand, and twenty-four members of the Dark Department also dived into the water, sneaking towards Flower City.
Lu Wei was not only an older brother but also a qualified leader of the Dark Department, bearing some important tasks as one of the brightest stars in the Order.
Chen Feng’s thoughts returned to a few nights earlier when he was spied upon. A usual Golden Tier strongman wouldn’t have such power, so the opponent’s strength had also reached the Legendary level!
The Dimension Wall was still very solid. The fact that the opponent could descend here and not be attacked by the surrounding forces was intriguing.
And this was one of the reasons Chen Feng needed to be cautious!
Before determining how many legendary powerhouses the opponent had, Chen Feng would not expose his own trump cards, which was one of the essential lessons.
No matter what month it was, the sea always felt biting cold.
The Water Ghost was submerged in the water, with only half a head exposed above the surface. Now, the nickname of the Order had a traceable origin. The Water Ghost got its name because it was extremely ugly, its whole body green, and its appearance was very different from humans, like a...turtle.
He participated in the Blood Sacrifice.
With Chen Feng’s help, the Water Ghost fused with the power of a mutated sea turtle. From then on, he became this form that was neither human nor ghost.
If not driven to the brink of a cliff, who would choose the path of the Blood Sacrifice?
The Water Ghost was not a loner; he had a son. In truth, it was precisely because of this son that he took the perilous step to sign up for the Blood Sacrifice.
Having experienced the apocalypse, he finally understood what kind of disaster it was. In the era of peace, he was just a regular employee at a company, with no excessive ambition, even though he was only in his thirties, he had already seen what his life would be like in the future.
After retirement, he would keep a dog, tease a cat, and if there was enough money, take his wife to see the world. As for his son, apart from the house they lived in, there was another small house. Once it was time for the demolition, they could naturally make a matrimonial home for his son.
Life wasn’t enormously wealthy or noble, and even fell a bit short of a well-off status. But the life of having a wife, a son, and some savings each month, was enough to make the Water Ghost feel content.
But fate was fickle. The apocalypse, this word which brought disaster to countless people, just twisted the Water Ghost’s life in a completely different direction.
It’s somewhat hard to believe, but the Water Ghost’s wife wasn’t killed by monsters. At the start of the apocalypse, they were lucky enough to evade zombies and bugs to hide in an abandoned factory. The Water Ghost originally thought this was the end of danger, but who would have thought it was the beginning of another nightmare.
In this world, the motives of monsters can be traced because from the start, they were all about killing and devouring. But compared to monsters, human intentions are much harder to understand. You never know what kind of dark thoughts are hidden beneath that human skin!
When they entered the factory, some people were already taking refuge there. At first, people could still work together and help each other, but as time went by, under the pressure of monsters and the scarcity of food, the environment began to change.
The men started to form alliances. They used force to seize most of the food, and this was just the beginning of the distortion. A few days later, these men extended their wicked hands towards the surviving women, initially using food as temptation and coercion, and later, they directly tore off their masks of civility, and resorted to threats and possession by force.
The Water Ghost’s wife was one of the victims.
Awakening in anger?
Don’t be naive.
Life isn’t a story; it doesn’t have so many straightforward turning points. The Water Ghost tried to resist but was knocked down to the ground, and as punishment for his resistance, he was forced to witness that heart-wrenching scene.
A few days later, his wife couldn’t bear the psychological pain and chose to hang herself, and it was at that moment, the Water Ghost finally understood, in this world, the twisted human heart is just as terrifying as the monstrous beasts.
The era of Order has descended; even though the monsters were driven outside the city walls, upon hearing that a Blood Sacrifice could grant immense strength, Water Ghost resolutely chose to sign up.
He was not alone; he has a son.
After witnessing the most beastly side of humanity, he has undergone a transformation. Order is strong, but what if one day this city too is overturned? Would he and his son experience the previous despair once again?
Water Ghost needs power. Out of the ten people who registered for the Blood Sacrifice, only three emerged successfully, and he was one of those three.
There is no doubt that Water Ghost gambled right this time!
Even though his appearance became uglier, every time his son saw him, it was no longer about dependence but a trembling, fearful expression; that gaze, as if looking at a real monster.
Does it hurt?
Of course, it hurts!
But as a father, as long as his child can be good, that’s enough. In the face of this chaotic era, he doesn’t seek his son’s dependence on him, he just wants to become a Shield when danger arrives.
Men and women are somewhat different.
The latter habitually express love verbally, while the former, more like an old horse that knows the road, don’t say pleasant words. More often, they just lower their heads and walk with faltering steps.
Of course, putting aside appearances, Water Ghost has already grown familiar with and fond of the work he does.
After great joy and sadness, people’s personalities change, and Water Ghost is among them. If before he was a company employee without ambition, now he is an ambitious person with Silver Peak strength.
The woman responsible for his training, Ms. Cat, once spoke to him alone, saying that awakening through Blood Sacrifice does not affect his Talent. Yes, inheriting the turtle’s mastery of water made him a person with special skills.
If diligent enough, in this lifetime, he might even reach the Golden Tier!
For any professional, this is an almost unattainable realm!
Water Ghost wants to create a good environment for his son, without pain and fear, and he is willing to become such a burden-bearer.
Stealth, tracking, hunting.
Since then, Water Ghost became more diligent, spending a year absorbing the hunting techniques taught by Ms. Cat.
Indeed.
Water Ghost describes those techniques as [Hunting]
A Beastman appeared ahead, Water Ghost silently observing from underwater. At this moment, he is no longer a father or a professional but a Hunter lurking in a corner, hungry for some time, wanting to stimulate vitality; he needs food to satisfy hunger.
The Beastman’s physique is robust, with many weighing over three hundred pounds, matching its height of over two meters. A Hunter never confronts the prey head-on, one of the experiences taught by Ms. Cat.
A beast roar resounded around, judging from the noise, resembling a wolf howl. Apparently, it’s time for the dire wolves to feed.
Water Ghost drew the weapon strapped to his waist, a short dagger, eyes turning fierce as the wolf howl sounded. He leaped up, stealthily approaching the enemy from behind, slashing the throat, the giant monster’s body collapsed to the ground.
Thud!
As the opponent fell, Water Ghost reached out to assist and dragged the figure to the shore, tossing it into the water. Crimson blood diffused on the surface, like a signal, instantly causing dozens of sounds to burst forth from the water.
The Beastmen standing alongside apparently did not comprehend what occurred, sensing darkness before losing consciousness.
The whistling sound of wind rose.
The forward line of defense was completely dismantled, Water Ghost took out a cube-like object, pressed one section, akin to those bizarre gadgets fabricated by Enchanters and Ironcrafters from the biochemical department.
[Communication Cube]
If the button turns green, it means success; if red, failure. At that moment, the battleship had already received the attack signal, and the opponent would rush to land at utmost speed.
Figures gradually emerged from the water onto shore.
The sun slowly descended toward the west.
Chen Feng’s scouts spread out like a net, surrounding Flower City, and for Water Ghost and the nearby scouts, this was not the end but merely the beginning of another cycle of battles.
Before the fleet arrives, they will be the first Warriors to guard this hard-earned landing spot.
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