Chapter 145: Chapter 139 Bat Wing Beast Invasion
Contract
Su Han didn't hesitate. The Crocodile Dragon Monster's strength was firmly at the Lower Tier of the Third Order, and its Dark Water Cannon and Dark Water Blade attacks also suggested its skills wouldn't be weak.
Moreover, in terms of positioning, the Crocodile Dragon Monster's combat power in water was undoubtedly a powerful addition.
Su Han never forgot that on planet Earth, the ocean, not the land, covered the largest area and was the most terrifying breeding ground.
Although the fierce competition in that ecosystem wouldn't affect the land for the time being, it was only temporary.
As the contract commenced, the third page of the Book of Blood Spirit lit up, red light enveloping the enormous body of the Crocodile Dragon Monster.
The Scorpion Spider Demon, Alien Thorn Worm, and Bonestead Rat Demon all guarded the vines beside him, also scattered around to protect Su Han.
The Mother Nest Ancient Tree was already on the other side of Nanwang Bridge; it had quickly come from the central location and laid vines in ambush all around.
This was also why Su Han lured the Crocodile Dragon Monster over here for battle.
One reason was to remove the Crocodile Dragon Monster from its home field in the water, and the other was to ensure it was captured.
Although the Scorpion Spider Demon appeared to have the upper hand, if the Crocodile Dragon Monster decided to flee regardless, the best they could do would be to inflict heavy damage.
"Thump thump thump"
Zhu Xiong led his people from the direction of Nanwang Bridge, speeding along on Vine Giant Rats, rushing like mad until seeing the Scorpion Spider Demon and Bonestead Rat Demon guarding Su Han, finally heaving a sigh of relief.
"Everyone, spread out and be on guard."
"Yes!"
Zhu Xiong didn't approach Su Han and muttered as he looked at the huge monster shrouded in red light, "Wow, this monster is huge; Nanwang Lake must be really deep."
While he complained, he seriously set up a defense. When he sensed the movement of the Mother Nest Ancient Tree and the Vine Giant Rats heading this way, he immediately realized something was wrong and rushed over.
Not just him, a few minutes later Gan Xinglei, Zhang Dahai, and others also arrived one after another. Everyone was setting up defenses, almost as if they were taking over the entire street.
"No need."
Just then, the Crocodile Dragon Monster had turned into red light and was absorbed into the page, becoming an Angel Envoy for Su Han.
He opened his eyes and glanced at the people around him, the Book of Blood Spirit in his hand flickering with red light, then immediately summoned the Crocodile Dragon Monster back out.
Its massive body landed on the street, its fearsome and ferocious face looking down at the people below, its aura not diminished in the slightest.
Angel Envoy: Crocodile Dragon Monster
Level: Lower Tier of the Third Order
Skills: Dark Water Cannon, Dark Water Blade
Su Han glanced at the panel and showed a satisfied expression. Indeed, the Crocodile Dragon Monster had two skills of its own, which made its combat power much more formidable than that of ordinary monsters.
"Su Han, how could there be such a big creature in the lake?"
Zhu Xiong had thought it was a Second Order beast, but he never expected such an immense creature.
"Probably ran over from somewhere else."
Su Han replied. Nanwang Lake was a scenic spot in the city, without creatures like Yangtze alligators or crocodiles, so such a large group of crocodiles could only be from somewhere else.
Didn't Guo Gang and the others come?
Su Han noticed that of the four teams, only Guo Gang's team hadn't arrived, causing him to frown.
"Old Zhu, take your men and flatten Nanwang Guild Hall. There are dozens of people there; apart from the captives who were taken hostage, don't leave anyone else alive."
Zhu Xiong was stunned at first, then agreed without hesitation.
"Old Gan, Old Zhang, come with me to find Old Guo. Something's wrong over there."
The area where Guo Gang's team was exploring was Riverside Avenue, which wasn't exactly the Riverside East Garden area, but it wasn't too far distant either.
According to Gao Song's account, Riverside East Garden was home to a large number of Bat Wing Beasts. If they were out on patrol, it was very likely they had already encountered some.
Su Han jumped onto the back of the Crocodile Dragon Monster and then immediately led the team back. Their formation was magnificent, especially with the Crocodile Dragon Monster clearing the path, it was an impressive sight.
....
"Why did so many flying monsters suddenly appear? No wonder there were so few beasts on the road."
Riverside Avenue, Guo Gang and Ye Kailing and the others all hid in an office building, the Vine Giant Rats took cover on the first floor, and they went to the second-floor windows to observe.
The Ancient Tree Crystals set up on the street hadn't been retrieved in time, but precisely because of their presence, most of the street's fog was dispersed, allowing them to observe the fast-moving red figures across the street.
"Flying monsters have a wide range of activity; this place is probably just one of their hunting grounds, otherwise, we wouldn't have encountered them yesterday."
Ye Kailing watched as several Bat Wing Beasts on the ground devoured the carcasses of creatures that Guo Gang and the others had killed.
Guo Gang saw their form clearly, the giant bat-like beasts with bodies entirely red, likely mutated from bats.
Besides the Bat Wing Beasts on the ground, there were many more moving among the buildings nearby, searching for monsters in this area.
Low growls sounded from time to time; one Bat Wing Beast picked up a carcass, pulled it into the air, and then slammed it down hard.
The carcass couldn't withstand the fall from such a height and died instantly, followed by more Bat Wing Beasts rushing in, starting to feast.
"We can't go on like this; we have to find a way to break out. There's movement at the Mother Nest Ancient Tree; Su Han might need help."
Ye Kailing also knew the situation was serious and said solemnly, "Crossbow arrows ready. They are at most First Order Upper Grade. Kill those blocking the door, then immediately ride the Vine Giant Rats back."
"Understood."
With the plan set, the two of them led their men quickly downstairs, crossbow arrows already loaded in their crossbows.
"You take the one on the left, First Order Upper Grade, I'll take the one on the right, everyone else pick your targets."
They were cautious, aiming at their respective targets.
The bat-winged beasts, thoroughly engrossed in their feast, failed to notice someone had them in their sights.
"Attack!"
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh"
Following the command, crossbow bolts were fired from the windows of the office building, aiming for the bodies of the bat-winged beasts.
With squelching noises, most of the bat-winged beasts were hit and toppled to the ground, while some were merely grazed and had already taken off into the sky.
Thud, thud, thud
A horde of Angel Envoy meat corpses and Giant Macrophage Dogs rushed out—their target being the floundering bat-winged beasts that had not yet died.
They tore into them frantically, each quickly dispatching their own opponent upon contact.
"Let's go!"
Inside the office building, Guo Gang and the others, two per Vine Giant Rat, rushed out and hastened towards Summer Garden Avenue.
These bat-winged beasts were only a part of the whole; they had to leave the area before the beasts regrouped and reacted.
"Captain Guo, monsters are catching up from behind."
Having rushed out a couple of hundred meters, it didn't take long for a group of bat-winged beasts to regroup and follow at their heels.
"One to steer, one to shoot."
Guo Gang made a snap decision, and the person at the rear immediately took out a crossbow bolt, aiming at the pursuing bat-winged beasts.
Crossbow arrows whirred through the air, attacking the bat-winged beasts.
Over a dozen bat-winged beasts agilely dodged; they were fast, and hitting them in the air was no easy task.
However, as long as they could slow down the pursuit, that would be sufficient.
As one side fled and the other gave chase, they quickly arrived near Summer Garden Avenue, where the Mother Nest Ancient Tree was no longer present.
The faces of Guo Gang and his party changed, "Not good, Su Han must have summoned it away, we continue southward to find Old Zhu..."
"Roar!"
Just then, a terrifying roar tore through the air, piercing and sharp. A vast red silhouette suddenly swept through the mist, causing the fog above to roll and surge.
"Not good, they have a leader!"
The monstrous creature had a wingspan of twenty meters, and its body, nestled between those wings, measured seven to eight meters long, utterly incomparable to the bat-winged beasts giving chase.
"Take cover in the buildings on both sides, quickly!"
This was not a monster they could withstand; everyone immediately dashed into the nearby high-rise buildings to take cover.
Crash!
They'd scarcely taken refuge in the high-rise when the bat-winged beasts broke through the glass and swooped in after them.
"Kill them."
Guo Gang and the rest reacted extremely quickly, immediately engaging the bat-winged beasts that had burst in.
The space on each floor was cramped, and even though the first floor was somewhat taller, it was enough to restrict the bat-winged beasts' movements, allowing the Angel Envoys to fight them.
The combat unfolded within the tight space, while that massive creature had already landed on the street.
The Bat-winged Beast King roared, drawing more bat-winged beasts to the airspace above Summer Garden Avenue, ready to snatch their prey and devour them.
It did not make a move, as its ecological role was that of the pack's king. The hunters below it naturally took on the hunting duties.
All it needed to do was observe this hunt.
"Squelch"
Guo Gang killed another bat-winged beast, but his gaze caught sight of even more monsters gathering outside.
His expression darkened and he suddenly said to Ye Kailing next to him, "There are too many monsters outside; I'm afraid this group of us won't be able to escape."
As soon as they hit the street, they would surely be overtaken by these monsters. Although they were not weak, they could not withstand such an onslaught.
Not to mention, there was a leader among them that clearly was not First Rank.
"I'll cover the rear. You take the Vine Giant Rat and find Su Han to rescue us."
Ye Kailing's eyes widened in surprise as she looked at Guo Gang, who was decisively saying, "You're the strongest among us, the most likely to break through alone, and less likely to be caught when by yourself."
"Okay"
Ye Kailing nodded firmly, her military background not allowing her to hesitate over such decisions, knowing that if she could locate Su Han, she would definitely be able to save her companions.
She raised her hand crossbow and took down a bat-winged beast charging at her, then quickly sprinted towards the Vine Giant Rat, preparing to head to the second floor.
She planned to break out from another direction to escape the monsters' pursuit.
Thud... Thud...
But at that moment, heavy footsteps suddenly sounded from outside the mist, causing a slight tremor in the building.
Guo Gang and Ye Kailing abruptly turned to look out the window. The circling bat-winged beasts swiftly ascended, and on the edge of the mist, a horrifyingly large figure emerged.
With a crocodile head and inverted horns, the creature was massive and its presence was terrifying.
Both their faces changed dramatically, shock flooding their minds: "What's happening? How could such a monster come from that direction? How are Old Zhu and the others?!"
Shaken and at a loss, their thoughts were in turmoil, especially since Old Zhu had cleared that area and even Su Han had headed towards Nanwang Lake from there.
Amidst their shock and disbelief, the monster had already opened its gaping maw, conjuring Dark Water and aiming at the Bat-winged Beast King.
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