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Chapter 124: Schoolmates and Teammates

Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas

What Meng Ao saw in Wang Zheng was his round-the-clock vigilance, while Lie Wuqing saw his callousness and decisiveness towards both monsters and other men.

Even though their focal points differed, the three generals all found something they had needed.

It was past noon. Happy times came to an end as the Zergs began moving about. But having adapted to things from the day before, the students could at least unveil their abilities this time around.

Having met a few people along the way, Zhang Shan bumped into Meng Tian.

"I wonder how Wang Zheng and Zhang Runan are doing. The people from IG are really ruthless! To think they'd actually use the real stuff on us! But I think we can still cope given our capabilities."

"Don't get excited too soon. Yesterday was just a warm up. If my guess is correct, the program officially begins today. Zergs appearing one by one is nothing short of abnormal."

"…you mean they will come at us in groups today?" Zhang Shan was stunned.

Meng Tian nodded. "That's why we've got to gather quickly."

"But how do we go search? We haven't got a clue, and it's not good to just go about randomly."

Meng Tian thought for a while. "Let's split up. Mark ZS on the trees and look for food while searching for them. Wang Zheng and Runan will know when they see it."

"Great idea. Let's do as you say."

Zhang Shan clapped his hands and immediately got into action. He really admired Meng Tian. This cold, petite girl was truly amazing in crucial times like this. She was unlike the other girls who acted as if they could do everything in school but would reveal their weak personalities in a battlefield like this.

Almost everybody was looking for help, but there were exceptions too. Zhang Runan had remained at the same spot, waiting. It was just that there were two caves in her vicinity.

During the day, the students were able to deal with things rather easily. Moreover, the numbers were small, so when they struck, the Zergs were no match.

But at night, it was the Zergs who ruled the Island.

"Damn. The numbers are huge this time."

"Killing these little Zergs really gives no sense of satisfaction. Where are the Queen Zergs, Milo? Can you sense them? The eight of us must kill a Queen Zerg each before we can be considered to have passed," Atos said.

"Don't put on a strong front, Atos. The Zergs' numbers are hard to estimate. We've got no mecha, and relying solely on these few guns is too risky."

Achilles' Eight Stars had already come together. With Milo around, there was no need to worry about being split up. The present level of threat was of no threat to the eight of them now.

As for the others, they wouldn't dare to provoke this group in an encounter. Provoking the Eight Stars was courting trouble. While Achilles was amazing, the eight of them had their own reputations as well.

"It's too dangerous. A normal Queen Zerg has the protection of at least a few thousand Zergs, and that is further split into three different levels. Even if all of us attacked together, it would still be too dangerous," Milo explained.

There would always be female members on teams from the Moon. A female's attention to detail and their cool-headedness could provide the team with some great suggestions. If the female had abilities in this area, her role would be even more important.

"Milo is right. We should sit back and see what happens." The person who spoke was Dong Xiaosa, the largest amongst the eight.

"Brother Xiaosa, the strength-type Ability X user from Ares College makes a good match with you. You two can form a formidable team."

Pi Xiaoxiu laughed. One ought to never be tricked by Pi Xiaoxiu's gentle voice. He was a typical guy who saw insulting others as a form of art.

"Pi Xiaoxiu, are you tired of living?"

Everyone burst out laughing. Although they were on a special training mission on Demon Island, it did not seem to have any impact on these eight people.

Lear watched the eight people in silence, grinning to himself. Moon people had such high self-esteem. While it was undeniable that the Zergs were of no threat to the group of eight, this was not the main point or motive of this whole test.

The stronger their abilities, the less they ought to come together. If they were in a group, then they should have aimed to do something bigger.

Being steady, stable, and safe also meant losing many opportunities.

Adventurism?

No. Lear never liked adventurists. He was an opportunist.

At nightfall, the smell of danger hung in the air. Everyone waited quietly for the attacks to begin, and people began making traps and finding good hiding spots.

Zhang Runan started a fire and stared blankly at it, her alloy spear placed on her knees. She could hear rasping noises getting louder and louder by the second.

Fire. The smell of humans. These were the things that exposed the targets to Zergs in the dark.

Just the first batch alone that approached had more than 10 zergs in it. It seemed like the second night on Demon Island was not going to be easy.

As the shadows neared, Zhang Runan's eyes gave off a different glow. A huge shadow descended from the skies and the alloy spear in Zhang Runan's hands lashed out in the open.

Zoom!

Zhang Runan got up, spear in hand. One by one, Zergs climbed out of the surrounding forests, glaring at their prey with fist-sized eyeballs.

All of a sudden, Lie Wuqing slapped his head. "I remember now!"

"You only recalled it now?" Meng Ao laughed.

"This girl went to Academy X! But she dropped out just after one week."

Zhang Runan's looks had given her much trouble. Now that they were all grown up, people were more or less kinder with their words. But in her childhood, children did not filter their words, let alone in Academy X. It was a bad experience, and Zhang Runan eventually chose to leave.

When Zhang Runan's ability had just started taking form, it was not too strong, so the school did not insist that she stay. Moreover, Academy X picked only the best, but it seemed that they had missed out on something.

"Her ability is pretty good."

"Let's look at the duration of it."

On the screens, Zhang Runan had already begun battling. She was sharp, ferocious, and very skillful in using the spear. It was clear that her arm strength was the strongest. Zergs' shells were thick, and even though the spear was sharp, a lot of strength was needed to pierce through them.

But using only brute force in a battle was not good enough. No matter how strong one was, that strength and energy would eventually be used up. Without the right allocation and tactical knowledge, the strength would be of no use.

It was a pity. With this ability, if tactical knowledge had been nurtured from young, her battle skills would have definitely been stronger. Even though Zhang Runan's attacks were ferocious, they were all over the place.

Soldiers were particular about speed, accuracy, and strength. Some military clans even had a stronger set of skills, but with logical, specific formulae and steps. Zhang Runan's methods, on the other hand, were highly irregular; they were almost entirely forceful, brute attacks.

The generals and the five leaders downstairs laughed as they watched her.

"This ugly girl has highly unusual strength." Taros felt disgusted. He had nothing against women who were physically strong, but he just couldn't withstand this monster.

Lear remained motionless. Achilles as well. The looks in their eyes turned from relaxed to heavy.

They both noticed the change in each other. They took a quick glance at each other and turned at the same time.

But Lie Xin said it. "That's not right! It looks like there is a formula to her steps. It just looks messy."

Lie Xin had been missing a bodyguard, so Zhang Runan was simply made for her.

"What do you guys make of this?" Meng Ao laughed.

"Surprising. Looks pretty relaxed. There's a poetic feeling to it!" Drachmach exclaimed. This was definitely an unexpected discovery. Strength-type Ability X was in itself a feat, but without formal training, she had managed to figure out a battle tactic on her own, and it seemed like the tactics were coming together to form a system.

Lie Wuqing was no ordinary man. He had in his possession the Lie family's secret tactics. But Zhang Runan's attacks appeared to have their own style and levels. Even though she had Strength-type abilities, she seemed to have mastered her own way.

A genius!

Even Meng Ao did not expect Earth to bring them two surprises, and both were highly talented warriors.

With her skills, the 10 odd Zergs were no match for her. It didn't take much effort before they all fell to the ground.

Zhang Runan looked at the Zergs, let out a soft sigh, and sat back down beside the fire.

In fact, while Zhang Runan was battling, there were already a few people watching, but none of them came out.

"Not only does she look like a monster, her skills are monstrous too."

"We'd better leave. This person's antics are sure to attract lots of zergs."

"To think Earth is capable of nurturing powerful fighters!"

"Well, Earth is the cradle of all men. Having been sitting around for so many years now, it's only normal for them to have a few odd talents."

"This is really interesting."

"Hurry let's go. A huge swarm of Zergs is making its way here."

The shadows shuffled amongst the tall grass, and within moments, everyone had dispersed and gone away.

Zhang Runan remained quietly seated by the fire, as if she did not hear a thing.

Meng Ao frowned. Given the situation earlier, Zhang Runan should be sufficiently confident in herself, but she remained numb and apathetic. It seemed that there was a problem.

Could it be that she was keen to get herself killed?

Seeing that she had kept quiet the whole time, it was evident that her physical appearance was a huge source of problems, all of which she kept to herself. People with X factors were not spared from mental health problems. In fact, these issues often came stronger than that of ordinary men and women.

This was caused by a lack of guidance. Could she be unconfident in her own existence?

Right about then, the sounds of footsteps could be heard growing louder and louder. Student Wang entered, carrying a huge backpack.

"Aha! I've finally found one."

Zhang Runan looked up and glanced at Wang Zheng. Student Wang plopped down. "I'm dead beat! Where on earth did Meng Tian and Zhang Shan go? I've been walking around the entire day and I couldnt find them."

Seeing that Wang Zheng had taken a seat, Zhang Runan frowned. "You'd better leave quickly."

"Why? There's a fire ready, just perfect for a barbecue. I didn't bring a laser gun along, and it's exhausting to manually start a fire myself."

Wang Zheng opened up a package. In it laid a wild badger and a pile of fruits. He couldn't help but salivate. "You know what that is? It's fine cuisine! I've seen it in pictures before, but I've never thought I'd have the chance to try it once for myself. What a pity though. We could make hundreds of thousands if we auctioned this on the Internet."

"You only get to taste it if you can stay alive," Zhang Runan said while her stomach rumbled uncontrollably. She had only had some fruits the entire day.

Wang Zheng laughed. "Here. You can have half of it. Have some fruits and bear with it for a little while."

Wang Zheng skillfully withdrew his knife and skinned the badger, preparing it for the barbecue.

"If you don't leave now, you won't be able to leave later. There are about 50 Zergs making their way here right now. I'm not too confident myself. I don't want you getting in the way, so leave. Go as far as you can."

"That doesn't seem like a nice thing to do. We are classmates and teammates; going through life and death may be a bit too much of an exaggeration, but fighting hand in hand is reasonable. Don't worry, I'll be the first to escape if we can't beat them." Wang Zheng chuckled.

Chapter 125: Goddess of War!

Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas

There was a total of 63 Zergs. Wang Zheng could sense accurately that two of them had a higher rank. Given her situation, it might had been very difficult for Zhang Runan to deal with them alone.

Zhang Runan looked at Wang Zheng. Wang Zheng was barbecuing his badger as if there was not a single thing to worry about in the world. Zhang Runan picked up the fruits and ate them in silence.

"What a clever lad. He knows to curry favour." Raston giggled.

"More than 60 Zergs. Zhang Runan may not be able to cope."

"Men like that should have been castrated long ago," Lie Xin said coolly. Women from Mars detested men who relied on them. They were opportunists who lived off women, an absolute disgrace to other men. On Mars, women did not need men to be loyal, but they had to behave while being masculine.

Achilles smiled and refrained from commenting, and Lear had finally recalled what the problem was.

He kept feeling as if something was amiss, and that was Wang Zheng – some guy without the X Factor, yet gave him a ominous feeling all the time. It may have been because of Meng Tian, it may have been because of some other reasons.

After finishing two fruits, Zhang Runan got up. "Now you can't leave even if you want to. If you trust me, turn around and shut your eyes. Don't do a thing. Just ignore everything that happens."

Wang Zheng flipped the badger. "No problem. Hurry up. The meat won't taste as great if it gets burnt," Wang Zheng said while turning over and closing his eyes.

"Why aren't you asking?"

"Is there a need to? We're teammates."

"A professional gigolo, eh?" Raston chuckled.

"I do want to see how Zhang Runan is going to deal with this," Taros said with incredulity.

The ground began shaking violently. The first batch of 20 Sickle Zergs was dashing towards them.

Zhang Runan turned around to find that Wang Zheng had not moved. He did not even turn to look. Seeing that that was the case, Zhang Runan's vigor changed completely. It was clear to her that she would not be able to cope with that many zergs in her current state. Moreover, she had someone else to protect.

She stepped out abruptly. Boom!

Her body began giving out cracking sounds that indicated a change in bone structure…

Raston covered his eyes. "Is this where the dinosaur turns into Godzilla?"

Achilles smiled. Like Dong Xiaosa, an increase in physical strength meant an increase in physical size. Otherwise, the body would not be able to withstand the pressure. But Dong Xiaosa often refused to employ this power, especially when there were girls around, as it would ruin his glamorous image.

It was natural for mankind to be vain, let alone girls.

Taros looked away too. Watching a scene like that would give him nightmares.

Eh?

Lear let out an odd gasp. Zhang Runan's body did not grow bigger, but… it shrank!

Even though her bones had undergone some change, Zhang Runan remained big and tall. But the person standing there right that moment had absolutely nothing to do with the word "ugly".

Zhang Runan wielded a spear in her hand. If she was a monster before, she was now a goddess of war!

Kill!

The alloy spear struck out at lightning speed.

Meng Ao and co looked sheepishly at one another. An inverse Ability X! Ordinary strength-type individuals would grow larger, but there was an even more powerful and extremely rare type – one that caused one's body to shrink.

More accurately, this was Zhang Runan's actual form, but because her Ability X was underdeveloped and uncontrollable, she naturally expanded into that bloated form.

Now standing in front of everybody was a valiant woman warrior, elegant with the air of grandeur.

The control room Lear and his companions were in went absolutely silent. The five of them were all elites and understood perfectly well what this situation meant. Even among those who had an Ability X, this was one in ten thousand. It was completely out of the norm.

If the increase in arm strength alone was considered a low-level Ability X, Zhang Runan was now imbued with the highest level of power of strength. Her Ability X could be accessed and used by every single part of her body. Other than physical strength, her speed and all other areas would improve drastically.

KILL!

Coupled with her painting-like mastery of the spear, what everybody saw was a future goddess of war.

Meng Ao could not stop smiling. This was simply a gift sent from the heavens. They were lucky that it had landed right upon them. It was no wonder she was so calm. There was indeed no need for her to run away.

The number of Zergs was very high. As she had to protect Wang Zheng, Zhang Runan had to restrict the movements of the Zergs in all directions, but she was slowly being forced to retreat.

"That gigolo is in luck, eh? But if he doesn't flee now, things will become really messy," Raston said, with a unique glow in his eyes. He was rather talented, but inexperienced.

"Not necessarily." Achilles burst out laughing.

"You guys said self-made geniuses don't exist," Lear added.

Zhang Runan suddenly stopped in her tracks. A ray of light seemed to burst through and the alloy spear was violently pulled back. Her eyes emitted a silver glow that pierced through the darkness and the spear in her hand lit up the night sky.

Kill~~~~~

Ability X – Pear Blossom Storm.

The last 30 Zergs were killed in an instant.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

The sound of falling Zergs still booming, Zhang Runan had already put her spear away. Her face was flushed. This attack had taken up much of her energy. Based on her current state, an abrupt outburst of energy like that could only be used once a day.

Although Ability X was based off one's mental strength, its execution still depended on physical movement and energy.

Both control rooms were quiet. This was definitely on par or even better than the level of main fighters.

An underdeveloped, balanced strength-type. Full of strength, speed, and outbursts of energy.

Zhang Runan's bones cracked, then her body began expanding uncontrollably and she returned to her original, bloated look.

"It's over," Zhang Runan said.

Wang Zheng turned around. He looked at the ground full of Zergs and gave her a thumbs up.

"With you around, it seems like there's no need to worry about safety. Hah. Here, the meat is cooked. Eat it while it's still hot."

Zhang Runan let out a smile. "Thank you."

She did not stand on courtesy. She was famished. Starving. Using her Ability X was much too draining.

Wang Zheng ate with so much excitement that he kept biting his tongue. He might as well have eaten his own tongue. This thing was simply delicious. What Demon Island? It was more like Paradise Island!

"Seems like our young friends here are having a good time."

"All things exist in relativity. Places that seem like hell to some people may appear to be heaven to others."

"This Zhang Runan is very interesting. There is a lot of potential to be uncovered."

But Meng Ao paid all his attention to Wang Zheng. Given Wang Zheng's capabilities, he definitely had nothing to be afraid of.

It was delicious indeed. Zhang Runan was also just a girl, and she had high expectations when it came to food.

"It's not that I didn't want to let you see, it's just.. when I use my powers, there's some personal privacy to look after," Zhang Runan explained.

Wang Zheng smiled. "No worries. Brother Nan is mighty! Oh…"

Student Wang had accidentally let his tongue slip. Obviously, powers like that could cause Zhang Runan's physical appearance to alter even more, perhaps even turn into a monster. An image of a gorilla flashed through Wang Zheng's mind. It was indeed rather frightening.

Zhang Runan laughed. "I know what you call me behind my back. Doesn't matter, I'm used to it."

The two of them chatted as they ate. Zhang Runan had never felt so happy. She didn't care if others called her hideous. What she couldn't take lying down was pity and distrust. How could a face represent one's abilities and character?

"What the f*ck, this lad is dog sh*t lucky." Taros couldn't help but curse.

"Don't say that. One would not be trusted if he didn't trust others," Achilles remarked, giving a rather high value in his assessment.

"No matter what you say, men who cower behind women are good-for-nothings!" Lie Xin was still upset, but she had developed a keen interest in Zhang Runan. It was simply the right match, especially her battle state. They all matched Lie Xin's criteria perfectly.

"Don't tell me you've fallen for her, Lie Xin." Raston chuckled. It was rumored that Lie Xin fancied women and not men.

"If you're courting death, just say the word and I'll send you on your way." Lie Xin glared at Raston.

Raston shrugged, unbothered by it.

Lear, on the other hand, said nothing. He stared squarely at Wang Zheng on the screens. Wang Zheng was absolutely capable of messing things up, and now, with Zhang Runan, it was even better. He had achieved his motive, but he could not allow these people to be allies, especially not allies based on trust!

One floor above, the three generals were overjoyed.

"This Wang Zheng's decent too. He knows how to trust others. He is definitely leader material."

"Knowing, using, and trusting others requires foresight. He has outstanding capabilities and great foresight. Seems like we have no choice but to value him. This kid is always surprising us."

"We may have underestimated him," Meng Ao said suddenly, pointing to the screens. It cut to a scene and zoomed in. Underneath the flames, something else shimmered and flashed. It was the reflection from an alloy knife.

Amongst the Zergs lying on the ground, an alloy knife was stuck in the chest of one developed Zerg. Wang Zheng had his back facing the battle, and even these onlookers did not notice when he had struck.

It seemed like Zhang Runan's attacks still had their flaws.

The three men looked at each other, but this time no one said a word of compliment. What went on in their minds, only they knew.

There was a particular type of person they had to poach into their own teams.

Elsewhere, the students encountered different levels of attacks. The Moon's Eight Stars were the most perfect. They had gotten rid of the Zergs easily; it was hardly even a warm up for them.

Mars' killing, however, was a little vicious. From adapting in the beginning, then to attacking, now they were searching for the Queen Zergs' nests.

After another round of elimination, those who remained were evidently much more capable.

That wretched fatso Luo Fei… did not take part in any battle or fight. He had gotten better and better at hiding, and the Zergs could not do anything about it.

Meng Tian and Zhang Shan had also just taken down a round of attacks. Zhang Shan's close combat complemented Meng Tian's archery, so the Zergs had no chance.

The two of them ate some wild fruits but were still famished. They struggled to barely survive.

"When dawn breaks, we will expand our search area as much as we can and find Wang Zheng and Runan."

"Sure. There are a lot more Zergs than there were last night. I wonder what's in store for us in the next few days. It's thrilling." Zhang Shan chuckled.

"There should be more, or maybe something else. Once we reunite, we should think of ways to get to the Queen Zerg."

Meng Tian was not here to entertain others. Since the goal was to destroy a Queen Zerg, there had to be a way to do it.

Maybe someone had already begun doing so.

In fact, that was precisely the case. The Eight Stars claimed that it was easy, but they obviously didn't want to sit through the whole selection. At the very least, they stood a chance to fight for a place. The problem lied with finding the Queen Zerg.

Even though there were plenty of Zergs shielding their queen, there was still a way out.

Chapter 126: Strange Talent

Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas

In the past, they could hardly do anything because of the unfamiliarity and mysteriousness. But now, some of the Zergs' habits had become common knowledge. The strange, ghastly caves actually had a clear structure. Zergs inherited traits, and similar species always had the same few structural components.

But of course, men who were able to master these structures specialized in studying them. They were indeed complex.

Over on Mars' side, the Martians were moving in teams. Their teamwork was what allowed Mars to grow ever more powerful in recent years. The Lie family's military influence also grew stronger and stronger on Mars.

As much as they were all under the framework of the Milky Way Federation, every planet had their own systems and rules.

For Mars, with Lie Xin around, there was not much for the rest to fight for. They only wanted to get rid of the Queen Zerg for glory and fame.

The Martians' attacks were extremely powerful.

But for places such as Caragal, things were not as orderly.

Another 15 were eliminated that night, and it was merely day two.

Day three. Things were much harder to endure. The participants were faced with a shortage of food and a lack of sleep on top of the threat posed by Zergs.

Wild animals were sparse. Wang Zheng being able to hunt them down did not mean the others could do the same. Edible fruits were sparse too. Some people tried to feed on the plants, but other than being unfulfilling, nobody knew whether they were poisonous.

The top priority on everyone's lists was to fill their stomachs. Only then would they have the energy to fight.

A handful of people recalled the lake they saw when they flew over the Island. Where there is water, there is food, and so that was their only chance of survival. They would not be able to take it if they'd continued to put up with the hunger.

Zhang Runan gaped at Wang Zheng, jaw dropped. Was that… really edible?

Wang Zheng got up early to get busy. Seeing Zhang Runan's surprise, he said, "Well, it doesn't taste fantastic, but the nutrition level is passable, and the sap does replenish some moisture. You want some?"

Wang Zheng was famished. He had a higher level of need for energy replenishment, but it didn't mean that he was able to withstand hunger. He would only endure if there was no other choice. But with so much food laid in front of him, his stomach would protest if he'd let it suffer.

Wang Zheng tore out a slice of thigh meat. To be frank, both its looks and its smell were nauseating. Even the normally tough Zhang Runan couldn't help but throw up.

Student Wang shrugged and relished in two pieces of thigh meat. Starting the day well with a good breakfast was very important.

"You sure you don't want one? These Chief Zergs taste alright. Those smaller ones, they're merely shells. One look and you know they're domesticated," said Wang Zheng.

Wild Zergs were better fighters, were stronger, and so had tougher flesh. But Zergs on Demon Island were probably grown for lab use, so their fighting strength was average.

Zhang Runan shook her head firmly. "I'd much rather starve to death."

Wang Zheng chuckled. "Well, then you can have all the fruits. I'll finish all four legs. Enough sustenance for a day."

Wang Zheng dug in happily. Over at Lear's side, Lie Xin had left the room long ago. That was truly disgusting! How could someone like that even exist? How could anyone eat that?

Caragal royalty like Raston received fine education from a young age and lived a life of luxury. If not for his ego, he'd have thrown up long ago. He was just holding himself back. Moreover, Lear and the rest were all still standing there.

Taros gagged too, but it was not as severe. The environment in the Hades Republic was pretty bad, and there was a great disparity between the rich and the poor. They even traded slaves in the black markets. Having seen many of such things, he didn't feel too surprised. But was that really even edible?

Did this guy even have a sense of taste?

"Wow, Lear. So many hidden talents from Earth, eh? This lad is truly one of a kind. Did he grow up in the slums?"

Achilles let out a bitter smile, and Lear appeared all calm.

At this point, Wang Zheng had finished all four legs and rubbed his tummy. He was a little bloated.

"I'm done. Let's go."

Zhang Runan nodded. She did not want to stay there another second longer.

At noon on the third day, Wang Zheng and Zhang Runan finally reunited with Meng Tian and Zhang Shan, but they were considered late. Those from Europa had met them first. It seemed like the two days had taught them a good lesson. It was clear to them that they had to team up in order to survive.

"Such a coincidence. We meet again."

Yuan Ye from Europa Military College gleamed at Zhang Runan. What a strong and powerful woman! That physique gave off a strong, powerful force of attraction! Tsk, tsk, how very attractive.

Men from Europa had a different taste in women. Yuan Ye was entirely conquered. He looked upon Zhnag Runan like an angel, but what a pity, it was a one-sided love.

As usual, Zhang Runan had only one word for them: "Scram."

"No problem." Yuan Ye scuttled off to Zhang Shan's side. It was evident that they were now pretty good friends. Both Yuan Ye and Zhang Shan were friendly people and it seemed like a friendship had blossomed out of their earlier conflict. When Zhang Shan found out that Yuan Ye had fallen in love after being beaten and was carrying a sincere admiration, he began to harbor intentions of helping Yuan Ye. Moreover, Yuan Ye had a big build. A pretty good match!

Everyone had a pretty good sense of what Demon Island was like after the exchange of information. The Island had an irregular, round shape. A freshwater lake sat in the middle of the isle, and it was surrounded by a man made ocean.

Those who managed to make it through to this stage were all elites who had particularly strong sets of skills. They had adapted well to the island after two days and were discontented with defending themselves passively. The Zergs were not as frightening as imagined, and many of them began to attack actively. It was this insatiable desire of mankind that had allowed them to conquer the universe today.

Very few intelligent species had the same endless burning desire humans possessed. Many aliens had privately talked about how the Zergs' wants were nothing compared to men's desires. Zergs' instincts were to survive, but human sought to fulfil their many psychological needs. When they have fulfilled one wish, they would wish for another thing right away. There was no stop to their desires and wants.

It's a good thing was that the universe had no boundaries. There is no need to worry that humans will lose their sense of purpose.

With the same mentality, everyone had left behind pockets of information they obtained everywhere. It was evident that with just a few people in each team, striking the heavily guarded Queen's nest was too much of a risk.

The Moon's Eight Stars had also sent out a signal to gather. Although the eight of them had the capability to launch an attack on the nest, this competition may not be one that tested their individual capacities or their strength as a small group. It may be one that looked at their overall performance, at how they could do everything in their powers to remain firm and undefeated, and at their charm. Regardless of how they were to be assessed, minimizing risks was their top priority.

Bit by bit, all sorts of signals came together. They had all decided to gather by the eastern forest at noon sharp. The Martians had already cleaned the place up. They were strong and powerful and were unusually united. The edges of the east forest had completely been beaten up by the Martians, and two large Zerg nests were emptied. They had destroyed at least a good two hundred Zergs.

Wang Zheng and gang saw the messages left on the trees and decided to make their way to the meeting place.

Yuan Ye had clung on to Zhang Runan and would not leave her alone no matter what. Even the toughest women would not be able to resist the most persistent men. She might've been asking him to get lost now, but if he persisted enough, she would sooner or later start calling him "Brother Yuan Ye", and eventually, "My Little Ye", a term he would specially approve.

Zhang Shan looked up to Yuan Ye from the bottom of his heart. Just how daring was he to be openly courting Brother Nan? Even a hundred of Zhang Shan's own gall put together would not give him enough courage to do something like that. It had nothing to do with beauty, but how many men could stomach Zhang Runan's physical prowess alone?

By then, everyone had gotten hungry. Wang Zheng took out the wild animal he had captured to share. Even though there were many of them and none of them could fill their stomachs, it was still satisfying in this time of famine. It provided them with some energy at the very least.

And of course, the ladies went first. Meng Tian and Zhang Runan shared a badger's thigh. Meng Tian had a high endurance for hunger, so a few fruits would have been able to maintain her energy level, but such delicious food was simply irresistible.

"With Wang Zheng around, there's no need to worry about having to go hungry." Zhang Runan chuckled.

Meng Tian was taken by surprise. The usually stern and serious Zhang Runan seemed a lot calmer and at ease. Plus, she looked much more amicable when she smiled!

"He always has some sort of weird, hidden talent."

"Meng Tian, this is a reliable man. You should grasp the opportunity if you fancy him," Zhang Runan said. The two girls were sitting together on another end, and in that instant, Meng Tian blushed.

"Compared to Ye Zisu, I think you and him are much more compatible." Zhang Runan was as straightforward as usual. If someone else had said that, Meng Tian probably would not have much of a reaction, but somehow, she could not hide her emotions in front of Zhang Runan.

Meng Tian smiled gently. "Let nature take its course. Nobody knows what will happen in future."

Well, she did admire and fancy him a little, but Meng Tian had a cooler personality and was not too crazy about him.

Zhang Runan nodded in agreement. "That's true. There is still a lot for us to do."

"Damn. My tongue is melting! How did you manage to capture all these things? We encountered a few, but we just couldn't get at them. These things are slyer than Zergs! They disappear just like that."

The wildlife on Demon Island was especially haunting; it was as if they were intelligent creatures. But being able to survive and grow a shining coat of fur was indeed no easy feat in the Zergs' territory.

"Hehe. It's plain luck." Wang Zheng laughed. He was not picky about food, and his desires for food could be put aside. The most important thing here was to replenish energy for battles, but clearly the others were against eating Zerg meat.

The food was all gone and the guys from Europa blushed. Wiping the oil off his lips and rubbing his belly, Yuan Ye said, "Don't worry, we from Europa never, ever eat or take things for free. Yes. That's that."

He had wanted to exaggerate and make a promise to look after Ares College, but knowing how powerful Zhang Runan was, he was too embarrassed to say that.

But on second thought, there was no use if Zhang Runan was the only powerful person around. Zhang Shan's capabilities were at most average. Meng Tian had a great figure, but in terms of powers, there was nothing special. As for Wang Zheng, he had great survival skills, but hunting for food and dealing with Zergs were entirely separate issues. Demon Island was infamous for its demons, and what they had gone through in the past two days was just the tip of the iceberg. The Zergs would definitely have their chance at revenge.

Right that second, Yuan Ye only wished for a couple of oblivious Zergs to appear so that he could show off his valiance as a man.

Chapter 127: Split into Two

Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas

After they were done eating, they began their journey. When they arrived at the meeting place, there were already quite some people standing around with their own teams, all with their guards up. Although they were planning to strike the Queen's Nest together, they were all rivals, so it was impossible to be unwary. After all, many were eliminated due to internal conflicts.

The Eight Stars observed quietly. They had well predicted this situation and did not care about much as long as they achieved their goal. Amongst all the people here, the Eight Stars had no real opponent. Only the unusually united Martians had a thing or two, but as Martians, they often acted rashly, and that character flaw was easy to target.

Fatty Luo Fei popped out of nowhere and showed up beside Wang Zheng. "Student Wang, we meet again! This time I'm going to stick with you guys no matter what! These have been some really difficult days. Look at me, don't you think I've lost weight?"

Zhang Shan roared in laughter. "Lost weight? My foot! Why do I think you've grown even fatter than before?"

"Nonsense. I've obviously slimmed down," Luo Fei said, rubbing his tummy.

Yuan Ye looked curiously at the Fatty. "It's you again, fatso! How come you haven't been disqualified?"

Fatty sulked and raised his wristband. "I wish I had been eliminated! I've even thought of pressing the button myself, but the thing is, my boss had warned that he'd break my limbs if I threw in the towel and that he would break a limb each time he saw me. He said I am to look for people to protect me if I can't make it alone."

"What a character your boss has! Ha! Fret not, I will protect you," Yuan Ye claimed, pumping his chest as a sign of manliness and stealing a glance at Zhang Runan.

"That's great! Alright, I'm coming with you guys. Oh yeah, you'll be able to make it through to day four, right? If I don't make it to day four, I'll still receive a good fix from my boss." Luo Fei grinned from eye to eye, but his doubtful tone angered Yuan Ye.

"Wow. King Lear is harsh, eh? He really sees himself as a master of slaves, eh?"

"Heh. It's alright, it's alright."

By then, almost everyone had arrived. Those who were not there clearly had no interest in actively launching an attack. Survival was key.

Atos from the Eight Stars stepped right out. "Everyone here's an elite, so I'll cut to the chase. It is not our style to just defend. We from the Moon are stepping up to lead. We've gathered all of you to launch a strike on the Zergs' nest. Destroying the Queen Zerg will naturally break down the whole colony."

The crowd glared. A strike was the common goal that had brought them together, but the leader would take the biggest credit and be given the most points.

Milo smiled and stepped out. Under such circumstances, a woman's speech would seem more amicable. "I know what all your worries are. Even though we say the Moon is leading the strike, it's in fact a consensus we have all come to, and the credit goes equally to everyone. As for the number of points that will eventually be allocated to each individual, the highest score will definitely go to the one who kills the Queen Zerg. We trust that those watching from above will make their own judgement. We are only wasting time here if we are wishy-washy about this."

The Martian team evidently had a discussion beforehand. The team leader stepped out. Lin Ruofeng, Lie Xin��s most reliable helper. "The Martian team will partake in this."

Lin Ruofeng was an atypical Martian. He had a different air of confidence and grace, and even those who disliked him thought that he was Queen Lie's lackey.

"That's right. Whoever kills the Queen Zerg shall naturally get the most points."

"However, we Martians have a suggestion to make," Lin Ruofeng said.

Milo nodded. "Senior Lin Ruofeng, what is the suggestion of Mars Victory College?"

"Martians are not separated by our institutions. My suggestion is also everyone else's suggestion," Lin Ruofeng said, smiling.

The 16 students from Mars nodded their heads in unison. They came from three different academies, but on Mars, the Lie Family was their absolute leader, and as one of Lie Xin's men, Lin Ruofeng was naturally their representative here.

"I have misspoken. Please tell us what your suggestion is." Milo smiled back. It was a little test, and it seemed like the Martians' unity was not dissolvable.

Lin Ruofeng looked around. "There are 15 of you from the Moon, and with the 16 of us from Mars, it is enough for the strike. In terms of military tactics, quality comes above quantity. Moreover, this will be a dangerous trip. Incapable individuals coming on the trip would not only get themselves killed but would also burden the whole team. Hence, it would be best if we could all prove sufficient capabilities."

All around, the major institutions turned sullen. Some had indeed worried that they'd become bait for the Zergs, but who would have known that the tyrant Martians would not even allow them to do so?

Having been here for more than two days, everyone was keen to put on a fight. The Zergs were not as ferocious as thought to be, and killing the Queen Zerg would undoubtedly give them a huge amount of bonus points. While it seemed like no one was watching, they were definitely being surveilled by someone above.

The Eight Stars' Dong Xiaosa took a step forward. "Everybody, even though Lin Ruofeng's words sound ugly, they are not illogical. Quality over quantity. Plus, if there are too many of us, it'll be more likely for the Zergs to surround us. I believe no one here would like to die in a colony of a few thousand Zergs. So, we have to recruit the best of the best. Those who would like to come with us on the strike will have to meet our requirements."

"The nest's location is still unclear, right?"

At this point, what Zhang Shan hated most was being put through tests. He was a late bloomer, so what? Give him some time and whatever Moon and whatever stars would be trampled over by him. In fact, it was amazing how Zhang Shan had gotten to this level with mere months of training. Nobody had considered that as a problem, but almost everyone present had received training from a young age.

"Hehe. No need to worry about that. I believe everyone has a certain level of understanding of Demon Island. A freshwater lake sits right in the middle of the island, and those of us from Moon think that the Queen's nest is somewhere near the lake. This is one of the Zergs' characteristics. Also, our search has led us to conclude that the population of the Zergs in caves nearer to the lake is denser than those elsewhere." Atos had prepared for this speech. He went on to explain how the Queen Zerg required water when it laid eggs, which was why the lake was the most suitable place to produce Zergs.

Lin Ruofeng nodded. "We also found a large number of caves by the lake and planned to clear them out. The Queen's nest should be somewhere nearby. It's likely to be in the southern area of the lake."

"Even though the Zergs' activities are weaker during the day, their bodies are able to absorb the sun's energy, so there is a tendency for them to face the Sun. So we think that there is a high likelihood for it to be in the South." Milo nodded.

At this point, Wang Zheng smilingly stepped forward and said, "Can I say something?"

Lin Ruofeng glanced at Wang Zheng and grinned. "My apologies, but Earthlings are not within the scope of consideration."

Masasi of the Eight Stars frowned and spoke abruptly. "What do you have in mind, Wang Zheng? Feel free to speak your mind. We are all gathered here with the same goal in mind, and the more inputs, the better. No harm even if you say anything wrong."

Lin Ruofeng squinted and smiled mockingly.

Wang Zheng gently nodded. "I think the nest is by the sea."

…..

Zhang Shan slapped his forehead. Wanting to participate was good, but spouting nonsense was not. It was basic junior high knowledge that Zergs disliked seawater. How could the Queen's nest possibly be by the sea?

Meng Tian's lips moved, but she did not speak. She looked doubtful. Wang Zheng did not seem like the type who would speak without thinking.

Zhang Runan remained nonchalant. She was okay with whatever arrangement was made.

Yuan Ye, too, slapped his forehead. He wanted to speak, but he quickly remembered that he had just eaten Wang Zheng's food. He owed Wang Zheng one.

The others were not so polite. The Martians were first to burst out laughing.

"HAHA! Not the best joke I've heard all year, but definitely the best I've heard this month."

"How could anyone manage to tell a joke in such a serious time?"

"Looks like someone left his brain at home."

"Well, he's an Earthling, an odd talent, so you can't use normal logic."

The Eight Stars could not hold back either. Atos chuckled softly. "Masasi, this is the Wang Zheng you were concerned about? Wowing the crowd to attract certain people's attention?"

Masasi shrugged. He was speechless. But then again, his eyebrows furrowed. His instincts told him that Wang Zheng would not resort to lowly tricks like that for attention.

Milo looked serious. "Maybe he's looking for an out."

But this was just a minor interruption. Nobody paid attention to what Wang Zheng had said. Instead, they began a serious discussion on how to form the most elite team.

16 Martians and 15 Moon people. They needed another 9 to form an elite troop of 40. There was a total of 86 people gathered here, which meant 46 of them had to be entirely excluded.

But there was not much of a way. The Mars and Moon together indeed formed the main part of the team. For the other military schools, only their respective leaders could make the cut. The rest of them would definitely be brushed away.

Milo was put in charge of the final stage of recruitment. She picked the strongest person each from the nine most influential colleges. It seemed like she was trying to give everybody a fair chance and at the same time involve the best of them all.

The team was just formed when Wang Zheng suddenly laughed and said, "I maintain the same position as before. The nest is by the sea. Ares College intends to form a team to launch an attack. Those interested are welcome to join us."

Atos smiled. "What a clever little trick."

Their movements here were bound to be watched by someone up above. Those who did not take any action would definitely receive a poor grade. Since they were not chosen to be part of the team to attack the central lake, forming another team and going in a different direction would not leave any bad impression even if it was the wrong way. Right and wrong was one thing, but action and inaction were different stories altogether.

They were all clever people, and most people thought the same. When they heard Wang Zheng's call, some of those who didn't make it into the elite of 40 crowded over. Taking action would definitely give them some extra points.

Still, there were many who remained unmoved. They did not think in the same way. They believed that if they could think of it, those who were watching them would have thought of it long ago. This would be blatantly putting on a show, and nobody could be sure that those up there would not disapprove. Since they weren't chosen to be in the elite team, they should just make surviving their main goal. If they were to do anything for bonus points, it would be to kill Zergs on the perimeter to diverge their attention and make it easier for the elite team.

Every man had their own opinion, especially all these bright people present. But clever people often overthought things.

Chapter 128: Eating is also a Superpower!

Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas

Yuan Ye was qualified to join the elite team. The strong Europa build and strength would be useful for the team, but he stood firmly by Sister Nan. Even though he didn't think that the nest was by the sea, it would still be romantic to take a walk and enjoy the sea breeze with Sister Nan. All of a sudden, he felt grateful towards Wang Zheng. This wingman scored on creativity.

Seeing that Wang Zheng's side had gathered close to twenty people, Masasi said, "I don't make much of a difference around here. Why not let me go over with them to take a quick look?"

Milo blinked and eventually agreed. "I have no objections if you want to join them. Anyway, Atoksi School of Warfare and Liviton Military school are expressing discontent because they haven't been chosen."

Lin Ruofeng smiled and said, "I have no objections either."

The Martians could not be bothered at all. Nothing would change with Masasi gone, as their strength was more than sufficient.

But seeing that Masasi was really headed to Wang Zheng, Carl rolled his eyes and said, "Idiot."

Giving up an opportunity to earn merit on the good team and instead fooling around here, Masasi was way too irresolute.

Lin Ruofeng's eyes twinkled as he sized up Masasi and stopped Carl.

Masasi went up to Wang Zheng and said, "I wonder if I'm welcomed here."

The rest were bewildered as to why Masasi would join them, but having another skilled person on the team was undoubtedly a good thing.

"Of course, we welcome a master any time." Wang Zheng put his arm out and shook hands with Masasi. They looked at each other and smiled, but those smile meant more than they seemed.

While they were still chatting up on this side, the elite team of 40 had already formed up and was starting their journey towards the lake.

Wang Zheng's side, on the other hand, had formed a team of 23. The small number aside, their capability was far weaker.

Yuan Ye and his three other teammates from Europa were also in the group. It was not the style of Europa Military School to abandon teammates. He could not bring himself to dump his three friends to earn merit on his own?

Meng Tian stepped forward and said, "Since our team has been confirmed, let's have a round of self-introductions. Remember to include your strengths. I'll start. Meng Tian. From Earth. Ares College. Archery is my strong suit."

"Zhang Shan. Ares College. I'm good at close combat. Please look after me."

"Wang Zheng. Ares. I know a little of everything. Hmm, consider my strength as close combat."

A number of people grinned. What did it mean to be okay in everything? Was this some kind of Earth humor that was in trend?

"Zhang Runan. Ares. I'm good in strength and close combat."

Not a single soul had dared to slight Zhang Runan when she opened her mouth to speak. On their very first day on the Moon, they had all seen her level of performance. She was a true person with Ability X.

"Let me just add that Sister Nan has an Ability X. I'm Yuan Ye, from Europa Military College. Strength is also my area of specialization, as well as close combat. I have sworn to be Sister Nan's knight." Yuan Ye chuckled.

The crowd snickered. To think that love had blossomed from a fight!

"The three of us will do one introduction. Song Li, Zhao Wanxin, Qu Qiuzhi. We're from Europa Military College and we each specialize in long range shooting. That's not applicable in this environment, but all of us are developing Ability X. We have a pretty developed Ability X when put together."

The crowd's eyes lit up. Ability X was not something you could get off the streets; only one in tens of thousands had it. Those who had a complete Ability X that could be developed were one in a billion. It was quite a feat that the three of them could produce a complete Ability X when combined.

"Masasi. Moon. Moonlight Academy. Not too bad at anything."

Well, both had said that they were alright at everything, but it was obvious that everyone looked at him differently from Wang Zheng. They trusted him. As one of the Moon's Eight Stars, he definitely had something.

…

Very soon, all 23 were done introducing themselves.

Just then, a head popped out from the side. "Wait! Don't forget about me!"

Luo Fei squiggled his way in. "I've thought about it. It's still safer for me to tag along with you."

Yuan Ye was startled. "Where did you even go to?"

He realized that he had not even noticed when Fatty Luo Fei had disappeared. And the way he reappeared was rather spooky too.

"Answering nature's call. I got too hungry and ate something wrong in the last two days. Had diarrhea. Don't talk about it anymore."

"Damn. Introduce yourself then." Yuan Ye remembered his promise to look after this fatty.

All eyes were on Fatty. What could he be useful for? Or was he just here to make up the numbers?

"Right.. Hehe. Luo Fei, Zeus Academy. My strength… is being a fast runner considered a strength?" Luo Fei asked, scratching his head.

"Yes, of course, yes. We're just short of someone with your skills. The task of baiting is yours!" Zhang Shan slapped his thigh in joy.

"You've got to be kidding me. You can't be that harsh! One look and you know that I don't make for a good meal. The Zergs will not be interested in coming after me."

Fatty shook his head vigorously, but words spoken could not be retracted. It was evident that they were all in quiet agreement that he should be the bait. Soft, tender skin with lots of flesh; who else would the Zergs want to eat?

The round of introduction had brought everyone closer together. Masasi smiled. "Since we're now a team, I shall cut to the chase. Wang Zheng, what proof do you have that the nest is by the sea?"

Now that they had recruited a team, it couldn't be all talk and no action. There had to be a goal or target to work towards.

"I've been eating Zergs' flesh for the past two days. There is a flavor of seawater in it. And the higher the level, the stronger the taste," Wang Zheng said, smiling.

"You really ate….."

"No kidding. How's that thing edible? It's nauseating just to look at."

"Damn. A talent you say? This is high level of gluttony."

But regardless, Wang Zheng's reason was convincing.

The Zergs were a race that evolved quickly. To enable the younger generations to adapt to seawater, it seemed likely that the Queen Zerg would build her nest near the sea.

It was the Zergs' nature to expand their territories no matter what. Being trapped on Demon Island, the only way to expand was to conquer their fear of seawater. No other race or species was as ruthless and determined as the Zergs when it came to evolution.

Meng Tian blinked and said, "Everybody, let's split into three groups according to abilities. Attackers, defenders, and support. Those good at close combat shall be attackers, or Group A. Group members should include: Wang Zheng, Masasi, Yuan Ye, and Zhang Shan. Those good in long range battling shall defend. Group members should include: Adam. Group D for short. The rest shall be in Support, Group S for short. Supporting members should include: Song Li, Zhao Wanxin…. Any comments?"

Everybody expressed agreement. Meng Tian's way of grouping had taken into consideration all of their abilities. They were all suitably grouped.

"All right. Now, let's talk strategy. First of all, we have to confirm that the nest is by the sea, then we will only have two problems to tackle: one, the exact location of the nest, and two, how to get inside it."

"If it is indeed by the oceans, it's likely it'll be facing the Sun. It will definitely be in the south. We can only ascertain its exact location when we get to the southern beaches." Masasi had completely assimilated into the team.

"That's right. I think so too. As for the second problem, I have a childish idea. The Zergs are highly hierarchical creatures. We can mask ourselves using the scent of a highly ranked Zerg to take out those guarding the nest. Get through them in top speed, and once we're in the Queen's nesting room, we will only have to deal with the Queen's bodyguards. There usually will not be more than 10, so it will be relatively easy to take down," Meng Tian said.

"So that means we should hunt for a highly ranked Zerg?" Zhang Shan scratched his head. Compared to going in head on, this method seemed easier but risky.

"Let's get the Brainworm." Wang Zheng chuckled. A timely suggestion.

"Brainworm… will that work?"

In the ranking and order of Zergs, the Brainworm was only second to the Queen. But as long as it wasn't a Queen, it would have to work, and they'd have the chance to take him down.

"It's feasible. The Brainworm does not usually stay in the nest; it has its own cave. As long as we do not alarm the Zergs in the main nest, everything will be fine. The key is how to get to the Brainworm," Masasi added, glancing at Wang Zheng.

"Leave that to us," the three musketeers from Europa chirped. "Our combined Ability X is sensing and detecting. We can detect everything within a 150 meter radius. 300 meter radius gives us a blurry image, but with a target like the Brainworm, it should be easy to detect."

Masasi was stunned. With this ability, they should have joined the Elite 40. If the Queen's Nest was indeed by the central lake, this ability would shorten the time taken to find the nest. It seemed like it was their blessing in disguise. This old saying indeed held true.

After having come up with a strategy, the team quickly started on their journey to the southern beaches.

They continued their discussion along the way, refined their strategies and tactics, and came up with emergency plans.

They headed south in broad daylight. It was not that the Zergs were inactive, but that their scope and level of activity was smaller in the day. That was because they were "getting some sun" to replenish their energy. Going through their territories was still dangerous, as the Zergs would not let humans go just because they were "recharging".

Every time a Zerg appeared, it was an opportunity for Yuan Ye to show his capabilities off. The physical tactics used by Europa men were wide and open, so it was indeed a good show of men's valiance when they killed. It was a pity that Zhang Runan did not even take a glance at him while the others clapped and cheered.

Zhang Shan was upset. His urge to kill was getting hard to resist. He wanted to attack first every time a Zerg appeared, but there was always someone a step ahead of him. Killing Zergs gave them points, so it was no wonder why everyone was vying to attack. Seeing that everyone was getting some action, Zhang Shan's thirst to kill grew. He was able to feel his powers getting stronger after each and every battle, and that feeling, to him, this was more addictive than drugs.

If he were to choose between a beauty and a thirst-quenching battle right now, his choice would definitely not be the woman.

Chapter 129: Fatty Has Ability After All!

Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas

Demon Island was not very huge, they arrived at the southern beach after just two hours. There was no sand, only a messy mass of reef, stones, and pebbles. Enormous reefs peeked when the tides went down, forming a cluster of reef islands.

The three Europa musketeers got to work. They stood in a triangle, hand in hand, and, using a unique method, joined powers to sense their surroundings and direct the team.

Slightly further into their journey, Fatty's expressions changed. All of a sudden, he stopped in his tracks and started crying out loud. "Ayo, hold up, hold up! Tummy ache, tummy ache! I need to answer nature's call."

Zhang Shan rolled his eyes. "Jackasses are full of sh*t. Hurry the hell up."

"No, no, this is a big one. It'll take at least a half hour. I've been starving the last couple days and may have eaten something bad. Why don't you guys go on ahead?" Fatty looked awful. His bright red face was dotted with beads of perspiration.

Yuan Ye was stunned. How urgent or painful could taking a crap get? "Are you sure you'll be OK going alone?"

"No problem. I won't be able to bait the target given my current situation. Now, I have to find a place to go. Don't follow me!"

"Nobody wants to smell your sh*t." Zhang Shan laughed in exasperation. This Fatty, fancy him talking about his crap as if it was a treasure hunt.

Fatty leaving did not make much of an impact to the team. Moreover, his performance at the Tri-College Exchange was below average, so nobody had any expectations of him.

Not too far ahead, the look in Meng Tian's eyes changed. "Seems like we've entered their territory."

Everyone looked at her. She was the core fighter, and the team naturally saw her as their leader.

The three Europa musketeers looked at each other and concentrated. Moments later, their bodies tensed up. "The nest…. Is really here!"

The atmosphere around the team suddenly turned tense.

Although they had come in the name of exterminating the Zergs' nest, no more than half of the team of 24 truly believed that the nest was by the sea.

"Since we've arrived at our destination, let's camp here for the night to get some rest and make preparations. We will attack tomorrow," Wang Zheng said.

Everyone heaved a sigh of relief. It was important to first get a clearer picture of the land formation and find the entrance to the nest.

With the number of people they had, it was still rather safe. The team quickly split up to inspect their surroundings and build simple defense tools as a measure to deal with the plausible Zerg attack at night. This was the Zergs' nesting place, so who knows how many of them would flock out.

It was apparent that most people were nervous about this.

It was hard to believe that Wang Zheng had made the right judgement. It seemed like Milo's deductions were still erroneous, but nobody else other than Wang Zheng would even deduce the nest's location using the flavor of meat.

Song Li and friends were still sensing their surroundings in an attempt to determine the nest's location, but their abilities were weak and could only sense things intermittently. This type of sensing was unreliable. The cave's entrance could not possibly be perfectly upright to give them a good picture. Furthermore, they were cautious not to make too much contact. The Queen Zerg had similar abilities and in fact could use it to control humans.

As people with Ability X, this was all common knowledge, especially for people with their type of ability. They most certainly could not bump heads with someone of greater power.

"Wang Zheng, how sure are you about this?" Masasi asked. Since they'd made the right deductions, the next step would be to attack. But frankly, it was rather risky for their team. Even though many of those who came along were capable, it was not enough to defend against an influx of Zergs.

"50-50," replied Wang Zheng. Before they saw any results, it was all 50-50.

Meng Tian instructed the team to set up traps and warning systems. She did so expertly and systematically. One look and anyone could tell that she had a good foundation from training.

"Like father like daughter." Masasi laughed. He already knew of Meng Tian's capabilities back at Ares, it was just that her capabilities were for something else, not common battles.

But in terms of personality, Meng Tian was no threat to Achilles and co. Someone with such poor communication skills could never become a leader.

When everything was almost done, Fatty Luo Fei reappeared. He looked like a vagabond, with dirt all over him.

"Hey, fatso, were you discovered by a Zerg in the middle of your business?" someone teased.

"It was alright. I wanted to find a safe place to relieve myself, but I ended up discovering a cave."

Luo Fei shrugged helplessly.

"Oh? Where?" Wang Zheng asked.

Luo Fei pointed in the direction of the beach. "About 300 meters from here. There were 5 caves, and one of them seems to be the Queen's lair."

"Fatso, you're not bragging, right? This is not something to be made light of," Yuan Ye chimed in.

Luo Fei chuckled. "Out of the five caves, the leftmost cave had the messiest walls."

"And that means that the number of Zergs entering and leaving is the highest. That should be the main cave's entrance." Masasi nodded.

Well, Luo Fei was one of the recognized IG core members.

The crowd looked at one another. To think that this fatty had determined the landscape on his own! It seemed like this joke of a team had strong members after all.

Both control rooms watched the two busy teams on their screens.

Over at the lake, Milo's team had discovered a cave too. They even sensed the Queen Zerg's presence. They too were going to strike the next day after they'd made sense of their surroundings.

So far, with Milo and Lin Ruofeng in charge, the team's atmosphere was pretty positive and they were rather united. That was because everybody was highly skilled and they all shared one common goal. Both Milo and Lin Ruofeng knew very well that they had nothing to vie for, just glory for their teams.

Achilles and Lie Xin looked at each other. It was clear that they were going to win. Lear was powerful, but the men he used were weak. Other than Luo Fei, they seemed to be average and untalented, definitely not of much use.

Even Raston and Taros' men were in this team. In actual fact, if Luo Fei had wanted to join them, they would have agreed out of respect for Lear. Yet Luo Fei chose to follow others. It could only be said that he was of a different level of cowardice.

How could Lear use someone like that?

If it were others, fellows who made a single mistake would have been abandoned right away.

As for Zergs attacking at night, it was not much of a worry for them. If they couldn't handle something like that, they didn't deserve to be in IG.

There was nothing much to see, just waiting for them to strike the following day.

As for Wang Zheng's side claiming that they'd found the Queen's nest using the Europa boys' abilities, they remained doubtful. Nobody knew how accurate an undeveloped ability was.

But for the control room upstairs, the three generals had their eyes opened. "Is this considered genius?"

"Determining Zergs' location using taste. Interesting."

"Milo's sensing ability has grown stronger. With some proper guidance, she can become Achilles' assistant."

"It will be quite the show tomorrow. We'll see which team is first to get there."

The truth was, both the entrance by the lake and by the sea led to the Queen's lair. Now it remained to be seen how the two teams entered. It also boiled down to luck.

Nighttime was obviously not the time to rest. A large number of Zergs were on the move, but now, both teams were in advantageous positions. Long range fighters, close range fighters, and even backups. They had a good battle with the Zergs.

Having been reassured, the Zergs did not seem as scary as they used to. Back at Wang Zheng's team, Zhang Runan fought ferociously. The crowd's jaws dropped to the ground as they watched her use the spear. With a unique set of attacks hidden in her fluid movements, she alone could take down a hundred.

The four boys from Europa were solid. They covered for Zhang Runan, and the five of them working together were like a mobile shield. Highly powerful. This was definitely a pleasant surprise.

The Europa group were all strength-type warriors. Their choices of weapon were unique too. They picked knives and shields instead of laser guns. With them around, there was no need for Zhang Runan to defend at all.

With that, those who were ready to fight could only stand and watch. This was a team made in the heavens.

Even Zhang Runan was taken by surprise. If it had been others, they'd have been harvested by Zergs, but with this group of five distracting the Zergs, the rest just had to fight to their best ability.

Meng Tian's arrows always arrived at the most crucial second, and every shot was fatal. When shot, the Zergs didn't even get to struggle, they just dropped dead instantly. It was important to note that Zergs had very strong willpower, so if the attacks on them were not fatal, they would still strike back.

Even then, everyone battled for two hours before it came to an end. The Zergs stopped coming at them, but even then, they remained vigilant. The core fighters rested for the war next day.

Compared to them, the team at the lake had a much easier time. They were all masters, and their attacks were astounding. The Zergs were destroyed within an hour.

Of course, those who had chosen to remain at the same place had a tougher time. The battle only ended after a good four hours.

They hoped that the war would end, regardless which side ended it. Only then would they be able to pass this test.

Eight students were eliminated on day three.

Everyone woke when the first rays of the sun shone on them. They were in a good mood. It was day four and also the beginning of their retaliation. With their good performance the night before, they were highly confident.

The first response they all had upon waking up was…. Mmmmm…. How fragrant!

Luo Fei was first to get up. He couldn't help but salivate. There were five barbecue pits underneath the tree, and on each one were rows and rows of barbecued fish.

"Ah, you're all up! Breakfast is ready," Wang Zheng chirped.

"Wow! I shall not stand to courtesy! I want a full stomach even if I die, ha!"

Luo Fei helped himself to a stick without a second's hesitation. The others were hungry too, and one by one, they got up. They had all fallen asleep after midnight, and only Wang Zheng had remained vigilant. He couldn't bear with the fatigue and hunger.

"Aren't you having some yourself, Wang Zheng?" Meng Tian asked. The group was devouring fish they normally wouldn't even glance at. They ate the fish with their skins and scales and even licked at whatever remained.

Wang Zheng smiled and said, "I are long before this."

"Not bad, Wang Zheng! We don't have to worry about getting hungry with you around. You shall be our fire boy." Yuan Ye chuckled.

"What! Wang Zheng is our core player. How could you even bring yourself to say fire boy?" Zhang Shan said, as he chewed on his food.

There was definitely not enough food, and everybody knew that.

"I shouldn't be eating for free. Let me check out the caves later this morning. I shall put these 70kg out to work!" Luo Fei announced, wiping his mouth.

"Bullsh*t! You're at least 80kg!" Zhang Shan spat.

Chapter 130: Eliminating Brainworms

Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas

Masasi had not eaten well in the past few days. He did not like this type of food in the past, but the food tasted absolutely delicious to him now.

"I inspected the cave last night and it was a standard low-grade ethnic cave", said Wang Zheng.

Only now did everyone realise that a simple picture was drawn on the ground.

"This cave is divided into three levels. The Queen Zerg is on the third floor, most of the Brainworms are found on the second, and on the first is a labyrinth and some guards. It will be manageable as long as we lure the Zerg out." As Wang Zheng said that, the people around him looked surprisingly at one another while wondering to themselves how much work had been done by Wang Zheng the night before.

Actually, Wang only spent a small amount of time at the cave before he headed to the seaside to catch fish.

Because he felt the surprise in everyone, he laughed and said, "I sprayed Zerg liquid on myself and was able to conceal myself for a while. However, since it didn't work while I was close to the area with Brainworms, I had to kill the Brainworms. Without them, the Queen's defence will be reduced by half at least."

Among the Zerg, the Queens did not have much battle capabilities and merely reproduced. The Brainworms actually held the most power.

"We have an idea!" proclaimed Song Li.

"Are you thinking of….. It's too dangerous!" Yuan Ye frowned.

As long as it was within range, when an Ability X triggered, it would attract the Brainworms, and it was then when the Brainworms should be killed.

"Brother, we have confidence. This is also a form of practice for us, but the Brainworms are very sly. You only have one shot at killing them once they show themselves, so Meng Tian's archery skills have to be accurate".

��Once it shows itself, I will definitely not let it return alive", said Meng Tian. "These actions are full of peril, so you all must think about it carefully."

Everyone around was aware that failure would mean elimination at most. However, as Ability X was tied to mental strength, as such, one slight moment of carelessness would lead to them becoming an idiot.

Song Li and two others exchanged looks and grit their teeth. "Since we have reached this point and us Europa Military College students are no wimps, let's do it!"

"That is right, the three of us have faced resistance in this area, we can remind each other!"

"We can do it!"

It has to be said that the fire in everyone's hearts were lit up and hope was evident. Everyone here except Meng Tian and Luo Fei were auxiliary and had ordinary abilities. They had rushed here and had not given up hope, and now they wanted to fight together.

People began to move towards the entrance of the cave. The process of attracting the Brainworms was dangerous, so Song Li and the rest had to maintain a fairly defensive posture. The control they had to exert needed to be firm to ensure that the Brainworms would be attracted.

In the control room, Meng Ao and two others frowned. "These guys are playing with a lot at stake here."

Generally, when the participants faced life or death situations, they could employ the protection of their bracelets. But in this case, no protective measures could be adopted.

"That's more like how soldiers behave. These few guys are not too bad. The Europa Military College has been rising quickly over the last few years, and their students have been performing very well.

It was true that due to political factors, Europa had a tiny voice in the solar system. However, their production of machine-like warriors was by far the best, and they were known for their courage and having no fear of death.

This could be seen from the students' styles, in their willpower.

"As the saying goes, the diamond cannot be polished without friction, nor can a man be polished without trials. These three fellas deserve extra credit for having the courage to try."

The three people nodded. On the battlefield, there was no perfect strategy, and much effort was required. To have fifty percent odds was already not too bad.

With the ambush, defense, and sniper teams all ready, Song Li and the two others glanced at each other and their abilities were aligned.

Not long after, their bodies shivered and their expressions turned grave as if they were battling the Brainworms.

Thankfully, these Brainworms were bred and therefore were relatively less wild. The three of them were suffering, but they held on.

Luo Fei quietly lied on the ground and whispered, "The worm is beginning to move and is headed towards us at a low speed."

The slow speed was due to the fact that they wanted to follow the worm at a slow pace in order to guarantee the success of attracting them.

"300 meters to go," Luo Fei continued.

There was no one joking anymore, because everyone had felt the shuddering of the ground. People understood now that those who were powerhouses had the capabilities to do something.

Yuan Ye was worried about his three buddies. Song Li and the two others had pale faces, and evidently it was their first time in such a battle.

Wang Zheng kept quiet, but he could clearly feel the battle between Song Li and the Brainworms. It was a bizarre situation. Ever since he had received training for the Five Elements and coupled with his previous epiphany, there seemed to be something close to him and yet he could not grab it.

According to Bonehead, the second layer of the Primordial Regression Technique was an immaterial force which could not be fathomed. It could have involved secrets from the Rand Empire. Only when super soldiers understood it could there be progression to the next level.

Now that Wang Zheng had a clear direction, the second layer should be about mankind's Ability X. However, evidently, the methodology employed by the Rand Empire was convoluted, resulting in their human genes being eliminated from them.

Wang Zheng appeared stunned and was immersed in the middle of this battle. Zergs loved human brains as they discovered the ability of human brains to evolve. This was also the power of humans and the reason for their place in the universe, while Zergs underwent evolution phagocytically. Legend had it that Zergs managed to metamorphose in the past but failed to reach the peak. Without a doubt, Zergs had a strong desire towards the strengths of other species and thus the Brainworm was born.

A bunch of worms suddenly appeared around them. As they were too far, Meng Tian did not shift her vision and was oblivious to it. Despite being in the best position, she was still too far by about a hundred meters. This distance was not fine since the laser could not hit. A laser attack could not kill the Brainworms. Once it was fired, there would be protection by other worms, and the Brainworms would not appear again after retreating.

The three of them were defending mightily as the Brainworms were greedily invading their mental world.

Meng Ao and two others were observing the situation. Compared to the physical attacks from the direction of the Milo and Lin Ruofeng, this was more interesting and insightful, but also more dangerous.

"It is slightly dangerous."

"Weird, there should be movement from Wang Zheng. This kid might be poorer at commanding. How could he blank out at such a key moment?"

Wang Zheng, on the screen, was stunned and was holding his hands together, as if he was very concerned about the ongoing battle.

"He is reaffirming the rhythm of battle. Although his sense is good and his technique is fine, his ability to improvise on the spot is slightly poor. However, there is not much that can be done to help this." Meng Ao let out a sigh of relief.

The three of them had Wang Zheng's detailed information in their hands. The biggest problem with Wang Zheng was that he did not possess Ability X!

This was also a point that the three generals overlooked. They discovered too many wonderful qualities on Wang Zheng, but in the world today, people without Ability X were faced with a huge bottleneck. It was not possible for someone without the ability to grasp battle situations accurately and thus he could not become a commander in the future.

One's capability determined their horizon.

At this time, the color of Song Li's face began to change, his mouth began to bleed, and his eyes began to blur.

"Not good, Song Li will not be able to hold on much longer. Do we attack?" said Yuan Ye anxiously.

"No, the Brainworms have not entered the range of attack!" Meng Tian shook her head and was so calm that some might consider her to be aloof.

In this life-and-death situation, Yuan Ye was biting his teeth, and the Brainworms could feel their weakness. Therefore, they improved the pace of their footsteps. There was about twenty meters, but this distance felt like the distance of the gateway to hell.

Zhao Wanxin and Qu Qiuzhi started to assist with sharing the pressure. However, their reparation skills were subpar and they looked clueless.

Meng Tian knew about this, but in such a situation, the only option was to give up.

Wang Zheng felt this invisible confrontation.

The Five Elements was a feeling between materiality and nothingness. After training, he could feel that, but he did not know how to insert himself, because he did not possess Ability X. Using what Bonehead said, the first step to become a super soldier was to be awakened.

"We have to give up!" said Masasi calmly. This was no longer a risky affair, there was no chance anymore!

At this moment, Wang Zheng placed his hand on Song Li's shoulder/ Yuan Ye, who was beside them, wanted to stop him, but he failed.

At this time, no one ought to have approached. Someone mentally vulnerable would be attacked by Brainworms and could jeopardise the rhythm of the group.

The three generals looked at each other. They realised that it was not very wise and it was a huge mistake.

Masasi and Meng Tian froze, while Luo Fei's tiny eyes flashed. They did not think Wang Zheng would make an unwise move at this time.

However, a strange change happened. The three of them, who were about to be lost, regained their energy magically, and their pale faces started blushing again. The Brainworms appeared to have gone mad and wanted to retreat desperately. Their bodies, however, went forward uncontrollably. The worms surrounding the Brainworms were confused and did not know whether to proceed or retreat.

A ray of chilly light illuminated the sky, and everyone felt a biting chill.

The Brainworms shivered and lumped together, while the other worms fled.

Zhang Runan and Zhang Shan immediately rallied the others and rushed forward. Zhang Runan acted like a boss and single-handedly dragged the Brainworms while others were behind her.

It was a rather domineering situation.

After succeeding, everyone started to leave quickly. After all, waiting for the worms to recover was rather troublesome.

Luo Fei quietly scattered what looked like liquid from the worms along the way.

Although Song Li and the two others had pale faces, it did not seem like anything too serious.

In fact, the three people were quite curious what had happened.

"D*mn, even this was successful? I thought we were done for. Wang Zheng, you are too brave. Your act could have led to disturbances which could've even accidentally caused you to become crazy!" Yuan Ye loudly said. He was slightly angry, and this immaturity could've put someone in harm's way.

"Brother Ye, at first we could hold no longer. Once Wang Zheng put his hand together with us, we suddenly recovered. It was rather bizarre!" laughed Song Li, who had energy to laugh about the situation.

This battle provided invaluable experience to the three of them.

"You have Ability X?" Everyone was surprised, including Masasi, who felt strange.

Chapter 131: Single Arrow Sealing!

Translator: Abyssruler Editor: Lucas

Wang Zheng shrugged. "No, but I could sense the danger, so I decided to lend a helping hand. Thank God it was successful!"

To participate in IG, one had to go through many tests. People with Ability X could not hide it. At most, it was split between strength and power.

The three generals looked at each other and did not know what to say. Was this unconventional situation attributable to luck?

"He does not have Ability X?"

"Do you think our equipment is wrong? I believe this kid is in a state of half awakening and is of poor quality. However, he is the type with plenty of potential later on, which is very rare."

"People who do big things in life require a tinge of luck!" Meng Ao nodded. This time's success was due to luck, and the three of them were surprised in the process.

After the victory, Meng Tian's contributions were not neglected. That arrow was rather fearsome and directly took a life. The chilly energy they felt was Meng Tian's ability. It was no wonder she was chosen as a commander. The others who were initially unsatisfied with the selection realized that it was very hard to deal with any of the chosen commanders.

Now it was the time to wait for the next step in the attack plans.

Song Li and two others required rest and could no longer take part in the attack.

However, with the Brainworms dead, the probability of success was much higher.

Meng Tian decided to join the attack amidst the chaos. There would be no shot at victory if they waited for the queen to react.

Although it was disgusting, when people saw Meng Tian spray brainworm liquid on herself, the others had nothing to say since this girl was sturdier than other guys.

The team set off. Song Li and the two others had not recovered from the previous battle, so this battle would be more dangerous.

"What did you feel just now?"

"The sea."

"The sun."

Zhao Wanxin and Qu Qiuzhi said that during Wang Zheng's moment of contact, they felt a steady stream of energy provided to them. It was as if they had found a weapon.

"Song, what did you feel?" Among the three of them, Song Li's skills were of a higher level.

Song Li smiled. "The Milky Way….."

What kind of person was Wang Zheng?

This feeling was indescribable to outsiders. It obviously had horrifying power, but at the same time, it felt ethereal. Because this feeling was abnormal, it could be an illusion because Wang Zheng did not have Ability X.

Wang Zheng and the 21 others in his group had already walked into the nest. They occasionally saw Zerg around them, but they turned a blind eye to them; some were even scared of Wang Zheng and the others.

The participants of this team did not think they could actually kill a Queen Zerg. On one hand, they could not stand the contempt of people from the Moon and the Martians, and on the other hand, they wanted to do something, and it was pointless to sit around waiting.

Who would have thought that they would have the opportunity to kill the Queen Zerg now?

Although they were walking around Zergs, everyone had more confidence now. Although they were using the Brainworm liquid as cover, everyone had to breathe quietly.

The Sickle Zergs' maze did not have much effect on Wang Zheng. To put it simply, the structure of a low-standard worm was rather simple. As a space physics researcher with a strong grasp on complex spatial concepts, this was somewhat paediatric.

It was only about who had the ability to think of the application of space physics in this area.

People followed Wang Zheng as his composure had provided others with confidence.

When they quietly went to the second level, everyone could not help but feel a sense of relief. By continuing down, they would enter the Queen Zerg's territory, and their success or failure would be determined in this stage. There was no going back at this point; either they killed the Queen Zerg or they would be finished here.

Masasi smiled as he had unknowingly ended up at this stage too. Actually, it was not wise to do so, but he could not keep from walking faster. There was a desire coming from within – a desire to try.

Standing in front of the cave entrance, Wang Zheng felt the beating of hearts. It was not theirs but the Queen Zerg's. He clearly knew that the Queen Zerg was inside.

The three generals waited patiently. No one had ever employed such a dangerous and bizarre tactic. One small, careless mistake could result in falling into a place with no return. On the other hand, the tactics employed by the other side was clear – attract the Zerg out for destruction, attack while progressing, defend while retreating.

But progress here was evidently much faster.

Although they had arrived at the nest of the Queen Zerg, was the situation really as they thought it would be?

Wang Zheng's mood changed a little. There was an ominous feeling in his heart. It was at this time that the whole cave started shaking.

Luo Fei clinged to the wall with a huge shift in his expression. "This is not good, the Zergs are headed towards us."

"Meng Tian, Runan, Masasi, and I, the four of us will charge in. The rest stay here and guard the entrance of the cave. Make full use of the time we have!" Right after he said that, Wang Zheng rushed in and the three others followed him without hesitating.

Wasn't Meng Tian the person that the people thought was the leader?

At this time, nobody was fussy anymore. Zhang Shan shouted out loud, "Brothers, whether or not we progress will depend on this fight!"

"Defensive group, stay in front. Don't hold back! Whether we live or die, we have to fight to the end!"

Yuan Ye roared loudly and charged forward himself.

In this critical moment, being decisive was key, and there should be no fussing over anything else.

A laser sounded. There was no retreat at this point, and they could only strongly defend within the given terrain.

Zerg caves were all brightly lit. This was not due to the ore but a substance secreted from their bodies. In the foggy cave, a huge Zerg was exuding glittering green light over thousands of meters away in the distance. Around him was a group of fortified Zergs with sickles. The Zergs glared at them.

When the Queen Zerg let out a shrill scream, all surrounding Zergs came rushing out. There were hundreds of enhanced Zergs, and even more of them climbed out from eggshells on the ground. They rushed towards them as well.

"I will lead from the front. Masasi, you stay on the left, Runan on the right, Meng Tian in the middle. We will help to push in. The remainder will depend on you!"

Wang Zheng pulled out two alloy knives, Zhang Runan took out an alloy spear, Masasi took out his alloy knife as well, while Meng Tian had a bow in her hand. The following action was to rush towards the oncoming bunch of Zergs.

Masasi's laser and Meng Tian's arrows were launched at the same time, and about seven or eight Zergs fell immediately. Zhang Runan and Masasi were tasked to protect both wings while staying on the move at the same time. Long-ranged attacks could stop the Zergs from advancing; however, the Zergs were not afraid of dying. The four of them continued charging forward quickly but only managed to progress by two hundred meters. They were approaching melee range.

Dealing with the enhanced Zergs required extra effort and greater rhythm.

Zhang Runan roared loudly and white rays came out from her alloy spear. Masasi's alloy knife did not appear to have any change. However, cutting through Zergs was like cutting through beancurd. Strange light was glowing out of his alloy knife, and the body of the knife was trembling.

Wang Zheng led from the front with both of his knives dancing in the air. The bunch of Zergs did not think that the team of humans could still progress at such a fast pace when facing them.

The Queen Zerg felt threatened and let out an ear-piercing scream. Although the Zergs were dying quickly, Wang Zheng's group stopped moving forward. The Zergs behind were greater in amount, but they would eventually be swarmed to death.

Wang Zheng roared rather softly. White rays were launched and tens of Zergs fell.

Flying knife!

Each knife could pierce through numerous Zergs. Zergs with greater strength were stuck on the wall, and the distance between them and the Zergs chasing them grew.

Zhang Runan roared loudly, "We will hold the ground, you guys rush ahead!" Right after that, her stature started shrinking.

Masasi also gave up on progressing and stood next to Zhang Runan, protecting them from both flanks.

However, this method of killing was not feasible. Wang Zheng suddenly grabbed Meng Tian and said, "Ready!"

Meng Tian froze, and right after, her body, like an arrow released from a bow, was launched towards the Queen Zerg. White rays flew out from the bow in all directions towards the Zerg, causing them to crumple. She was like a fairy archer, the alloy arrows gracefully flying towards the Queen Zerg.

However, when she was at the highest point, she did not shoot any more arrows. Instead, a blinding, silver light could be seen gathering in Meng Tian's hands. At this point, everyone could feel a chilling energy.

Zeng!

A single silver arrow flew towards the Zerg… It was like a silver cannonball flying towards them.

BOOM!

At that point, time seemed to have stopped as the Queen Zerg and Zergs surrounding her froze.

Ability X – Frost Seal.

Meng Tian lost all her energy after employing her Ability X, so she started falling from the sky.

Wang Zheng rushed from the side with full speed and caught the falling Meng Tian.

Meng Tian had a pale face, but she smiled as she said, "We won."

Wang Zheng wanted to answer her, but he heard a shout by Masasi.

Once the Queen Zerg died, the other Zerg would not put up a defense. However, the Queen Zerg would explode before dying.

Boom!

A wave of explosions occurred, and Wang Zheng placed Meng Tian beneath him to divert the shocks.

Wang Zheng felt dizzy; it felt like his brain was knocked by a hammer. What was this, he wondered to himself.

Meng Ao had a dignified expression on his face. On one hand, he was proud of his daughter, while on the other hand, he was surprised. This Queen Zerg was secretly evolving!

A common Queen Zerg would not be able to launch such an attack.

The group of people outside did not escape, but they had been pushed to the cave's entrance. They were on the brink of death, but the Zerg started to retreat after the explosion.

Could it be…? Yuan Ye and the others were in disbelief!

Meng Tian felt that Wang Zheng had lost his energy. She was shocked and quickly hugged Wang Zheng while tears rolled out of her eyes.

Zhang Runan and Masasi rushed over. Masasi had more experience and placed his palm on Wang Zheng's forehead.

"Everything should be alright, right? This is all because of my carelessness!" said Meng Tian.

Masasi had a strange expression.

Zhang Runan muffled, "Why is this guy so fickle?"

When Masasi saw Zhang Runan, he turned away before saying, "He should be fine…"

"My head got knocked hard and I almost died of suffocation."

Wang Zheng took in a large breath of air as he regained consciousness without making sufficient psychological preparation.

Masasi shrugged helplessly and said, "You are so fortunate. Even after taking a blow from the Queen Zerg, you can still joke."

"Maybe its this hug that is making me uncomfortable and so I am reluctant to die," laughed Wang Zheng.

Meng Tian could not stay calm anymore and pushed Wang Zheng aside. Wang Zheng shrieked as he was tossed aside.

"Do you have any humanity? Why are you treating an injured person like that?"