Published: February 9, 2025
When another mountain spike beast stood up unsteadily, it saw that its partner was already dead. With an angry howl, it suddenly began to shed clouds of dust, quickly forming a small sandstorm around its body.
“Dust Annihilation!”
A talent ability was unleashed alongside the furious mountain spike beast, and Ye Zhongming was instantly surrounded by black sand and dust. Every tiny particle flew and hit him, not only obstructing his vision but also continuously harming his body.
His exposed hands and face immediately felt a burning pain.
For an evolver like Ye Zhongming to feel such pain indicated that the attack had reached a certain level of power. If it were an ordinary person, their flesh would likely be scraped clean within seconds, leaving only bones behind.
“Big Yellow!”
Ye Zhongming called out, and the earth yellow pill immediately darted over, allowing its master to ride on its back again. At the same time, some metal spikes began to rise around them, an ability of the earth yellow pill: shadowy jungle thorns!
Clang!
A metallic, anxious sound echoed as the shadowy jungle thorns collided with something nearby. There was no need to ask; it must be that mountain spike beast.
This indiscriminate attack was perfect for dealing with the obstructed line of sight.
With an understanding of their surroundings, Ye Zhongming and the earth yellow pill rushed forward. At Big Yellow's speed, once the mountain spike beast was spotted, it would be impossible to escape.
Amidst the black wind and sand, the sounds of intense battle could be heard.
On the screen, Bai Shishi stared intently at the man fighting, feeling as if her heart was being squeezed tightly.
She couldn’t describe the complex emotions she felt at that moment—was it joy? Anticipation? Guilt? Or was it an unclear hope for something?
It was hard to imagine that the once indifferent, ordinary young boy had now become a powerful evolver capable of confronting two sixth-grade monsters alone. What had he gone through to reach this point?
Unavoidably, Bai Shishi thought back to that afternoon at the beginning of the apocalypse, the last moments they shared, and the words Ye Zhongming had spoken when he left. Aside from the turmoil of saying goodbye, a sense of confusion crept in.
Did you, like those in the resistance zone, know in advance that the apocalypse was coming? Yet you still chose to walk away. With that thought, Bai Shishi could no longer hide her sorrow, warm tears swirling in her eyes.
Yes, I am... sorry for you, having chosen the reality over feelings. Was this the reason you turned and left?
But why did we have to meet again? Was it fate that brought you here to witness my humiliation?
Bai Shishi lowered her head, wiping away her vulnerable tears. After taking a deep breath, she looked up again, but her eyes were filled with unwillingness and confusion.
In her emotional turmoil, she didn’t notice the sparkle emanating from her friend Mu Xinfey.
The cloud summit warriors, seeing the zombie horde retreat in fear, did not pursue them but instead charged directly into the already disadvantaged mutated spider horde, while Xia Bai rushed straight into the dust and sand.
Ye Zhongming also steadily controlled the situation, especially after the momentary sound wave attack that caused both the ground thorn beast and the earth yellow pill to momentarily pause. This gave Ye Zhongming the opportunity to stab the mountain spike beast in the eye, but due to the brief duration, he failed to kill it.
The mountain spike beast's defense was ultimately too excellent; its earth-type abilities meant Ye Zhongming's attacks couldn’t deliver a fatal blow. Moreover, this creature was very attentive to protecting its head and abdomen, forcing Ye Zhongming to gradually gain the advantage by accumulating minor injuries into significant wounds to eventually slay this enemy.
This was the typical state of battles between evolvers of the same level and mutated life forms. Of course, if the mountain spike beast hadn’t been of the earth attribute, it would have likely been killed by the combined efforts of the earth yellow pill and Ye Zhongming much earlier.