Monster's Corpse

"Zhang Ke, grab one of Chen Gu's iron cases!" Gao Feng ordered. "Yes, Captain." Zhang Ke, wielding his iron spear, walked towards Chen Gu. Chen Gu was disassembling a heavy sniper rifle, placing it into a wooden box, and then lifting the iron case containing the wooden box and a large quantity of ammunition for Zhang Ke. Afterward, Chen Gu himself opened another iron case and pulled out a menacing machine gun. Numerous ammunition belts were wrapped around Chen Gu's body, one end directly connected to the machine gun. "Tsk, tsk." Luo Feng couldn't help but marvel at the sight. Advanced thermal weapons were still highly effective against 'Beast Soldier-level' monsters. For instance, the previous shot had instantly killed the 'Bloodthirsty Tank'. However, that shot also involved an element of luck, as the head, capable of a one-shot kill, possessed the hardest skull. Given the Bloodthirsty Tank's massive size, even a direct hit wouldn't significantly impair it. Therefore, locations for a one-shot kill were extremely rare, such as the eyes, beneath the skull, or behind the ears. Achieving such precise shots required both skill and luck. If the Bloodthirsty Tank had been slightly more vigilant or changed its movement direction, that shot would have missed. "Let's go, down we go." At Gao Feng's command, Luo Feng and the other five immediately descended the stairs, quickly leaving the Blue Sky Residential District. ...Five minutes later, Luo Feng and his group were in a narrow alley. Wei Tie, leading the way, cautiously peeked outside, then turned back and reported, "Captain, that Bloodthirsty Tank is down, dead." "Old Chen, impressive!" Gao Feng gave a thumbs-up. Chen Gu chuckled. "However, Captain," Wei Tie continued, "around the Bloodthirsty Tank's corpse, there are hundreds of monsters gathered. Getting its body will be very troublesome." This was indeed a problematic aspect of long-range attacks on Beast General-level monsters; even if successful, retrieving valuable materials from the corpse was still dangerous. Still, it was far safer than fighting a Beast General-level monster amidst a horde. "The usual plan," Gao Feng ordered. "Wei Tie, Wei Qing, you two disrupt the monster horde. We'll charge in together during the chaos." He then turned to Luo Feng. Luo Feng held his breath. Charging into a horde of hundreds of monsters was indeed the most dangerous thing he had done since joining the Fire Hammer Squad. Of course, according to some posts he'd read, this was considered a relatively simple situation for a Warrior Squad. There were situations ten or even a hundred times more perilous. "Luo Feng, you'll stick close to Chen Gu later. Your mission is to protect Chen Gu and prevent any monsters from attacking him," Gao Feng stated solemnly. "Don't worry, Captain, I won't let a single monster get near Brother Chen," Luo Feng nodded. "Alright, move out!" Swish! Swish! Two streaks of black light shot from the hands of brothers Wei Tie and Wei Qing, flying over a hundred meters like lightning, landing amidst the distant monster horde. These black streaks were, in fact, two oval-shaped black spheres, each with a red timer signal. The monsters that noticed these objects cautiously avoided them. Tick! Tick! "Boom~~" The two time bombs suddenly exploded. The powerful blast and flying shrapnel sent two nearby monsters tumbling, their bodies covered in blood. Simultaneously, the two bombs generated a massive amount of smoke, which rapidly spread in all directions. In terms of power, the two time bombs only coincidentally killed one monster and injured five or six others; most monsters were merely affected by the smoke. "Charge!" Gao Feng commanded. Swish! Swish! Swish! Luo Feng also unleashed his full power, a shield in one hand, his Blood Shadow Battle Blade in the other. He sprinted rapidly, keeping pace with Chen Gu. Each of the six members of the Fire Hammer Squad possessed astonishing speed. The distance to the Beast General-level corpse within the horde was only 150 meters, and they covered it in four or five seconds. This was even with their speed significantly reduced upon entering the monster horde. "Hah!" Captain Gao Feng, like lightning, charged at the forefront. Wielding a heavy hammer in one hand, he swung it continuously with lightning speed. "Thump!" "Thump!" Two Beast Soldier-level monsters' heads exploded. On one side was an Intermediate Beast Soldier-level monster, and on the other, a human Warrior known as a 'Beginner Tier Warrior' but possessing strength close to an 'Intermediate Tier Warrior'. The power gap was immense! With the heavy hammer in one hand and a dagger in the other, Gao Feng instantly lunged towards the corpse of the Beast General-level monster, the 'Bloodthirsty Tank'. The dagger swiftly plunged into the bullet hole behind the Bloodthirsty Tank's ear. As Gao Feng dissected the corpse to retrieve its materials, the other five members of the Fire Hammer Squad faced imminent danger. "Quick, Luo Feng, protect Old Chen!" Zhang Ke wielded his long spear. Brothers Wei Tie and Wei Qing guarded Captain Gao Feng. Given the Bloodthirsty Tank's defenses, dissecting it would take a long time if done by Wei Tie, Luo Feng, or others. But for the incredibly strong Gao Feng, half a minute was all he needed. "Roar~~" "Hiss~~" The surrounding monsters, having spotted Luo Feng and the others, immediately roared and charged, like heavy Humvees crashing in at over a hundred kilometers per hour. "Get lost!" With two nimble steps, Luo Feng dodged, simultaneously slamming the shield on his left arm into a charging horned boar. Suddenly hit by this powerful lateral force, the horned boar's four hooves twisted, and its massive body tilted and crashed to the ground, causing the already cracked concrete street to shake violently and kick up a cloud of dust. Luo Feng wasn't aiming for kills, only to survive the next thirty seconds with maximum efficiency. "Whoosh!" "Whoosh!" Zhang Ke, wielding his long spear, killed two Beast Soldier-level monsters and repelled three. Then, three enraged monsters roared and simultaneously attacked Zhang Ke, who, without a shield, relied solely on his spear. "Not good." After a sweeping spear strike, Zhang Ke's expression changed. "Roar~~" A steel-furred boar's charge speed definitely reached fifty meters per second. Its body was like a small truck, yet its speed rivaled a sports car. Zhang Ke, however, had no time to block again; three monsters were already assailing him from the front. "This time, I'm probably going to be seriously injured," Zhang Ke gritted his teeth. "Thump!" A black shadow darted from the side, delivering a powerful kick to the charging steel-furred boar. Maintaining body stability while sprinting at high speed was indeed much weaker. The boar, struck by the kick, stumbled, its massive body veering sideways, and it tumbled before quickly scrambling back to its feet. "Brother Zhang, stick close to me," Luo Feng said. "Luo Feng, thanks!" Zhang Ke shouted gratefully. If not for Luo Feng, he would have been seriously injured. Zhang Ke thought to himself, "Letting Luo Feng join the Fire Hammer Squad was definitely the right decision. And his footwork is so fast and agile." "Impressive footwork," Chen Gu, who was under protection, praised. This monster horde numbered in the hundreds. As the initial dozens fought Luo Feng and his team, more monsters were quickly drawn in. Fortunately, the smoke obstructed their vision, preventing the horde from unleashing its full power effectively. "Not good, Captain, hurry!" Wei Tie couldn't help but shout. With every passing second, the Fire Hammer Squad's danger increased. The surrounding monsters were rapidly growing in number. "Chen Gu, open fire!" Gao Feng, crouching beside the Bloodthirsty Tank's corpse and protected by the Wei brothers, commanded. "Yes." Chen Gu licked his lips, a grim smile spreading across his face. Luo Feng and Zhang Ke, standing beside Chen Gu, immediately took a step back. As Chen Gu pulled the trigger, "Tat-tat-tat~~" streams of light furiously erupted from the muzzle. Every bullet was a high-priced armor-piercing round Chen Gu had purchased. Even against Beast General-level monsters, they posed a minor threat. "Roar~" Instantly, a multitude of surrounding monsters cried out in pain. The furiously spewing armor-piercing rounds tore into the bodies of monster after monster. These monsters, with their massive bodies and strong vitality, usually wouldn't die from body shots. Only a shot to the head could deliver a one-hit kill! While these armor-piercing rounds couldn't penetrate the skulls of Beast General-level monsters, they had no trouble with Beast Soldier-level ones. Thump! One monster's head exploded, its brains splattering. Splat! A fallen monster now had an extra blood-filled hole. "Haha... Die, die!" Chen Gu, looking frenzied, continuously fired armor-piercing rounds from his Kro-alloy barrel. The insane barrage of bullets almost instantly suppressed the monster horde on one side. Luo Feng and Zhang Ke, meanwhile, defended against monsters attacking Chen Gu from other directions. The continuous gunfire also allowed the monsters in the smoke to instantly pinpoint their direction and charge furiously. In a group battle, Chen Gu's machine gun skills made him equivalent to ten Warriors! However, the moment the machine gun fired, it would also draw the monsters' attention. "Alright, let's go." Gao Feng, having successfully collected the materials, let out a low growl. Luo Feng and the others immediately breathed a sigh of relief. Swish! Swish! The six members of the Fire Hammer Squad sprinted away. "Rumble~~" Hundreds of enraged monsters pursued them. The running of a single monster made the concrete ground tremble. Hundreds running together felt like an earthquake. The entire street, along with the dilapidated residences and houses nearby, vibrated slightly, even echoing with a deep rumble. "Monster hordes are truly terrifying," Luo Feng glanced back. The sight of hundreds of enraged, frenzied monsters charging was truly shocking. "This way." The Fire Hammer Squad immediately turned into an alley. The alley was so narrow that monsters couldn't even enter two abreast; they had to come in one by one. Seizing this opportunity, the Fire Hammer Squad continuously turned into various small alleys within the densely built-up area. They quickly shook off the monster horde completely. ...Half an hour later. Luo Feng and his group quietly arrived on the rooftop of the 18-story Haihao Grand Hotel. "Haha, everyone did well this time," Captain Gao Feng said with a smile. "Chen Gu's shot was brilliant, and Luo Feng, you did great saving Zhang Ke. This 'Bloodthirsty Tank' was a Beginner Beast General-level monster, and its hunting difficulty is quite high among Beginner Beast General-level monsters. This time, we made a decent profit. To think we'd have such a haul on the very first day—that's a good start! I estimate our earnings will be considerable by the end of the month." Luo Feng, Chen Gu, and the others all chuckled. Luo Feng glanced at his combat watch, suddenly surprised. "A call?" This combat communication watch wouldn't disturb a Warrior even if a call came in. Only when the Warrior checked the watch themselves would they see if there was an incoming call. "A call from home." Luo Feng smiled and issued a voice command, "Redial!" "Beep-beep-beep-beep..." The communication watch quickly dialed Luo Feng's home number.