Published: January 31, 2025
When the mutated vines burst out of the mountain, Sun Ruixing happened to be right at the bottom where the mutated plants emerged.
The huge stones came crashing down, and under the physical abilities of a professional, Sun Ruixing could even feel the panic-stricken expressions of the surrounding ordinary people.
A determined look flashed in Sun Ruixing's eyes.
"Isn't it said that the stronger the ability, the greater the responsibility? The responsibility of the strong is to protect the weak, right? This is what professionals should do; this is the right thing to do."
He swiftly drew out the small wooden shield strapped to his back, activating his skills.
Sun Ruixing: Profession, Shield Warrior.
Defensive Stance (B-grade skill, passive): Holding a shield will greatly enhance defensive awareness.
There are no specific data points; in fact, most skills do not have specific numerical values. A person's abilities greatly influence the effectiveness of their skills.
And Sun Ruixing's personal ability is quite strong.
Sun Ruixing swung the small wooden shield wildly, either smashing or knocking aside the incoming rocks. Under his skilled technique, the not-so-sturdy wooden shield did not even suffer significant damage.
The crowd behind Sun Ruixing was momentarily stunned, watching this usually docile man display such prowess.
"What are you thinking? Quickly move forward!"
Sun Ruixing's loud shout jolted the dazed crowd. They began to stir again.
For their own lives, these elderly people, half-grown children, and middle-aged women screamed as they rushed forward, in the chaotic crowd, several stampedes occurred.
There was no mercy or sympathy; in the hearts of these people, their own lives were far more valuable than the lives of others.
A flash of disappointment crossed Sun Ruixing's eyes as he noticed that the falling rocks had decreased, and most of the crowd had already fled the area. He made a decisive move and charged forward.
Fortunately, the mutated vines that burst from the mountainside ignored these ordinary people. Perhaps it was because the nutritional content in ordinary people's bodies was too low, the vines instead lunged toward the professional team behind them.
However, the people behind him were the elite forces of Birch Forest Town.
"Pair up, maintain formation, and speed up."
In the center, Li Quan'an held Bai Feifei's hand tightly, loudly issuing commands.
The professional team continuously hacked at the surrounding mutated vines. Whenever someone got ensnared, their teammates would immediately come to their rescue.
This wave of mutated vines primarily aimed to deplete the lives of ordinary people, but due to Sun Ruixing's presence, the effectiveness was quite limited.
The few mutated vines had little effect on Li Quan'an and the others. In such a chaotic situation, the strength of the team began to shine.
When the rear units finally broke through the mountainous area, they were met with a shocking scene.
The mutated vines had completely wrapped the ordinary people at the front!
Countless human-shaped dumplings stood before everyone, with the vines writhing above, and some even heard the anguished cries of humans and the sounds of bones breaking.
Most of the vehicles in the convoy had already been ensnared by the vines, roaring in place but unable to move an inch. Survivors trapped inside the vehicles wore panic-stricken expressions. Those who managed to open the doors and exit were immediately strangled by the vines.
Mechanical power faced mutated plants and was utterly defeated.
Ahead were two disheveled figures.
Sun Ruixing and Bai Xiao'an.
Sun Ruixing tightly protected Bai Xiao'an behind him, constantly batting away the attacking vines with his round shield. However, the number of vines here was too great.
Although they stood on the path cleared by Wen Yu, these vines were mobile.
Wen Yu was focused on his own breakout and had no time to create convenience for those behind.
Seeing several mutated vines already wrapping around Bai Xiao'an's legs, the immense force pulled at her, but Sun Ruixing’s free hand held on tightly to her.