Escape Plan

Li Yao and his group waited with extreme patience, like snipers in ambush, ready to unleash a fatal strike with their laser cannon at any moment. ... Within the Ape-Monkey Mountain Range, at Luo Feng's stronghold. In the dim cave, Luo Feng sat cross-legged in the 'five hearts facing the sky' posture, absorbing cosmic energy into his body, transforming it into gene original energy. Luo Feng deliberately guided the gene original energy from his arm into his left elbow. A tingling sensation spread through him. After a moment, the injured part of his elbow could no longer absorb the gene original energy, and Luo Feng finally stopped. “The dragon blood's effect is truly remarkable.” “Last time, my physical constitution improved dramatically, but much of the dragon blood's energy remained dormant within me. Just now, with cultivation, a lot of that energy integrated into my body. My elbow feels much better; I believe it will be almost completely healed in another two or three days.” Luo Feng flexed his left elbow a couple of times, a smile involuntarily gracing his lips. For a warrior, increasing strength is a form of life's evolution. Having reached the Beginner Tier War God level, Luo Feng's immunity and recovery capabilities were significantly stronger than before. “Alright, let's see where Li Yao and his crew are, and what they're up to!” Luo Feng slung on his backpack and swiftly darted out of the cave. ... In the wilderness. “He's moving, Luo Feng is moving!” Klein exclaimed with surprise and delight. Standing nearby, Li Yao's eyes lit up, but he remained silent, intently watching the radar. ... Within the mountain range. Luo Feng moved stealthily through the mountains, his gaze chilling. “Hmm, if I get another chance, I'll teach them a harsh lesson. I already killed quite a few of them. Oh, right, they seemed to be carrying a lot of boxes. Traveling all the way to Australia to hunt me down, and bringing so many boxes? They must contain something important. I'll destroy them all when the time comes.” “Wait!” Luo Feng abruptly halted, crouching halfway up the mountainside, his expression changing drastically. “Boxes?” “Boxes? Traveling thousands of miles to hunt me down, and carrying so many boxes? And they were so careful when moving them?” As Luo Feng pondered, the hairs on his body stood on end. “If, if I were Li Yao, coming to kill a mental-force user, and I needed absolute certainty… what method would I use?” “As long as a mental-force user can fly, even Li Yao, no matter how powerful, can't kill them.” “And weapons that pose a threat to a War God-level mental-force user… among humans, there are only two. One is nuclear weapons, the other is a laser cannon.” Luo Feng's face paled. “This, this Li Yao actually, actually brought a laser cannon?” At his core, Luo Feng was still just a 19-year-old youth. Although the education in Huaxia Nation broadened one's horizons, subconsciously… Luo Feng had always considered 'laser cannons' and 'nuclear weapons' to be humanity's two trump cards among thermal weapons, the ultimate moves against monsters. How could he have imagined Li Yao would use a laser cannon against him? However— But at this moment, Luo Feng, thinking from Li Yao's perspective on how to deal with a mental-force user, deduced that—it could only be a laser cannon. Coupled with seeing so many boxes earlier, his suspicion solidified into certainty! “A laser cannon, as taught in physics class, has always been heavily restricted. Generally, only airborne laser cannons can engage in all-terrain combat.” “Those fixed on the ground are limited by the Earth's spherical shape and curved surface.” A flood of information about laser cannons rapidly surfaced in Luo Feng's mind. During his academic studies, Luo Feng's strongest subject was science… if he hadn't fainted during the math exam for the College Entrance Exam, his scores would likely have been enough to get into the most elite academies. Moreover, laser cannons were probably the weapon countless men were most curious about, so he naturally knew a lot. “Now…” “I absolutely cannot show myself!” “Fortunately, these mountains block their view, so they're temporarily helpless. But if I show my face, I'll probably be instantly killed!” Cold sweat beaded on Luo Feng's forehead. The sheer terror! The power of a laser cannon was terrifying. First, its speed—a laser cannon fired at the speed of light! At light speed, Luo Feng probably wouldn't even have time to form the thought of dodging before being blasted to smithereens. Second, its destructive force. Ever since laser cannon power had been researched to an extremely high degree, humanity had been able to contend with monsters as equals. “This Li Yao is truly insane.” “Bringing so many boxes, if not for a laser cannon, what else could it be? Other equipment is simply useless in a fight between a mental-force user and a War God.” “Escape!” “I need to get far, far away right now. Laser cannons are limited by distance; once I'm too far, they won't be able to detect me at all.” Luo Feng no longer dared to peek out and investigate. That wasn't investigating… that was risking his life! Who knew if Li Yao was aiming a laser cannon right at this spot? One wrong move, and he'd be obliterated! “Where do I go?” Luo Feng immediately checked his communication watch, pulling up a satellite map of the surrounding area. Through the map, Luo Feng clearly understood the local geography. “Li Yao and his group are to the north of the mountain range, so I should move swiftly south! With the mountains blocking them, they won't be able to attack me for a while.” “Here… about three kilometers from the mountain range, there's a river!” “Water can refract light. If a laser cannon blasts the river, it will first evaporate a large amount of gas, and second, it will cause refraction. A lot of energy would be wasted… once I'm deep in the river, I'll be safe.” Luo Feng knew very well that laser cannons were most vulnerable to heavy rain, thick fog, and similar weather. And he would be deep in the river. The obstruction of flowing water would be far more effective against a laser cannon than rock or steel. “Following this river… for 260 kilometers, I'll reach a large lake.” “According to the satellite map, this lake is nearly a hundred li across.” Luo Feng was secretly pleased. The Australian continent's interior naturally had many large lakes, especially since some marine monsters, venturing inland along river channels, had actively created many more. Such large lakes were typically habitats for various aquatic monsters. “In the center of this large lake, there's also an island, twenty to thirty li in circumference.” “Alright, I'll follow the river into that large lake, then cross the water to the island!” Luo Feng thought to himself. “At a distance of over two hundred kilometers, a laser cannon can't possibly reach me, unless I fly to an extremely high altitude. And the lake water around the island poses no threat to me, but for Li Yao, he can't fly; he'd have to swim across the lake…” After careful consideration, he immediately— Moved! Luo Feng swiftly leaped from the mountainside down to the base, then followed the canyon below, rapidly heading south. ... In the wilderness, Li Yao and his group. “Why isn't he moving?” The elite personnel, of various skin tones, were all taken aback. Even Li Yao frowned. Earlier, they had been thrilled to see the small human light-dot on the radar rapidly advancing towards the mountain. After all, everyone present likely wanted to kill Luo Feng! Killing Luo Feng meant money for them, and revenge for their fallen comrades. “He's turning back!” Klein exclaimed. “Not turning back, he's fleeing south,” the War God James next to him said, his expression changing. Indeed, the human light-dot displayed on the radar was rapidly moving south through the mountain range. Li Yao remained silent. Gradually… “Mr. Li, the target has escaped the mountain range and is still heading south!” Klein said urgently. “That cunning brat.” Li Yao's eyes narrowed. Li Yao already suspected… that Luo Feng might have guessed he was carrying a laser cannon. Although most people wouldn't figure it out, based on Li Yao's understanding of Luo Feng… this young man named Luo Feng was indeed extremely cautious and cunning. Killing him wouldn't be easy. “James.” Li Yao said in a low voice. “Li.” James looked at Li Yao, his expression subtly changing. Could it be… Was Li Yao going to send him to deal with Luo Feng? That terrifying brat who had instantly killed his comrade and Bei Yuan Gang had long since extinguished any thought James had of confronting him. “Take my men and carefully transport this laser cannon to a mountain peak in that range. Choose a spot that can aim south!” Li Yao commanded. “Remember, be extremely careful, don't damage the laser cannon.” James couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. “Rest assured, it's only a few kilometers. And we have so many people.” James said confidently. While moving a laser cannon hundreds of li would be incredibly difficult, a mere few kilometers was certainly no challenge for a War God and numerous War General-level warriors. “Very good.” Li Yao looked at Klein. “Klein, remember, the moment you get a chance, kill Luo Feng for me. As for the security here… James, you're in charge.” “Understood.” James nodded. “Klein, keep me updated on Luo Feng's position,” Li Yao instructed. “Yes, sir,” Klein replied. Li Yao immediately moved, transforming into a black afterimage and swiftly vanishing into the distance. With his terrifying speed, twice the speed of sound, he reached the Ape-Monkey Mountain Range a few kilometers away in mere seconds. ... Luo Feng's speed wasn't as fast as Li Yao's, but once he unleashed his full power, augmented by his mental-force, he could also exceed 500 meters per second. After bursting out of the mountains, in just a few seconds, Luo Feng plunged into the river, which was over ten meters wide. Though only a little over ten meters wide, while such rivers did contain aquatic monsters, they were generally not powerful. Truly powerful aquatic monsters resided in large lakes, swamps, or oceans. “Whoosh!” Underwater, Luo Feng lay prone on his hexagonal shield, controlling his buoyancy. Simultaneously, his mental-force acted upon his combat boots, generating a powerful thrust exceeding 200,000 kilograms! Swish! Much faster than a torpedo, Luo Feng rapidly darted along the riverbed. ... Meanwhile, Li Yao, having burst out of the Ape-Monkey Mountain Range, roared into his communication watch, “Where is Luo Feng?” “Mr. Li, there's a river three kilometers ahead of you, and Luo Feng is rapidly moving south along it!” The voice was still echoing when Li Yao sprinted towards the river at astonishing speed. As he ran, sonic booms continuously thundered, scaring many monsters into fleeing. Reaching the river, he dashed swiftly south along its bank. In just a moment, Li Yao and Luo Feng had already covered tens of kilometers. “Where is Luo Feng?” Li Yao pressed. “Mr. Li, the distance is too great; the radar can't detect Luo Feng at all now,” Klein's voice came through the communication watch. Li Yao involuntarily stopped. “What? Can't detect him anymore?” Li Yao stared at the shimmering, undulating river before him. How could he know where Luo Feng was? Gritting his teeth, he immediately dialed his wife Wenina's number. “Wenina, quick, give me Luo Feng's new phone number.” Meanwhile, eight kilometers away from Li Yao, at the bottom of the river… Luo Feng, like a torpedo, was rapidly advancing underwater.