“How is it?” Zhou Ming asked.
“No hidden enemies found.”
“Same here. Then let’s proceed with the plan.”
At once, they both acted according to the plan.
From above, their routes diverged—
The Scorpion-Lion headed toward the more open ground, while Zhou Ming moved behind the camp, toward an area cluttered with rocks and tall grass.
Ten minutes later, per plan, the Scorpion-Lion struck first.
“Roar!”
The Scorpion-Tailed Lion let out a thunderous roar and charged into the camp. This time, the Scorpion-Lion didn’t ride his beast, instead supporting it with his Storm-series assault rifle from behind.
“Didn’t expect them to have a plan too—but this time, they’re walking right into it.”
As Zhou Ming prepared to move, his Radar Sensory Domain immediately detected two men hidden among the rocks and weeds—no Beast Tamers guarding them.
Just one thought, and Zhou Ming instantly realized their intent.
With a cold smile, he sent out two Ironthread Snakes, both having taken Blood Ignition Potions. Time was of the essence—the longer this dragged out, the greater the danger for the Scorpion-Lion.
The foot-long Ironthread Snakes slithered rapidly through the grass, quickly reaching the targets Zhou Ming had sensed.
Upon his command, the two soon-to-die Ironthread Snakes attacked like assassins—fangs bared, injecting venom wildly into the bodies of the two snipers.
“Urgh…”
The ambushers had become the ambushed. Both men collapsed on the spot, paralyzed and awaiting death.
Meanwhile, Zhou Ming, using the distraction caused by the Scorpion-Lion’s assault, quickly approached the camp—his eyes fixed on the gunners behind the defensive beasts.
“Vermilion Jade, it’s up to you.”
Spotting the gunners firing at the Scorpion-Tailed Lion, Zhou Ming immediately sent Vermilion Jade, whose speed and lethality could end the fight in an instant.
The two gunners manning the heavy machine gun were surrounded by several Beast Tamers—none of whom were mere bystanders, and none unarmed.
If they delayed Zhou Ming even for a moment, that rampaging heavy machine gun would surely turn and cut him down.
“Swish.”
Under Zhou Ming’s command, Vermilion Jade flashed forward like a crimson shadow just as the first rays of dawn broke the horizon.
“Someone behind us!”
A Beast Tamer with cultivated Spiritual Power had far sharper senses than ordinary people, and since beasts specialized in perception, that ability reflected onto their masters as well.
One of the Beast Tamers immediately shouted a warning to his teammates and turned to fire at Vermilion Jade.