This zoo was bigger than expected. In the beast park, there were 37 types of mutated beasts. Apart from the monkey man, there were also Rock Lizards, Red Sun Tigers, Lightning Rhinoceroses, and other ferocious beasts.
As the treasure of this zoo, it was a Ground Dragon that had reached the silver level.
Compared to the yellow body of the bronze level, this Ground Dragon was four meters tall when it stood upright. Its entire body was silver-white, and its leather armor looked like it was made of platinum. It shone with a dazzling radiance, especially the sharp claws on its limbs. They were full of destructive power, and hard steel could be torn apart with a light swing.
It was precisely because of this that it was placed in a huge cylindrical cage that was ten meters deep. In the air, there were layers of seals set up by the boundary masters, and it was unable to escape at all.
The people were lying on their stomachs and looking down. How ironic. The Earth Dragon was a ferocious beast outside, but here, it was just a lizard for people to admire. They were unwilling, but there was nothing they could do.
And this was just a corner of the zoo.
In the entire zoo, apart from the beast park, there was another special feature, and that was the worm's nest.
As the name suggested, it was no longer a huge ferocious beast that was imprisoned there, but a group of horrifying and smelly worms.
Worms.
In people's previous impression, they were just a group of lowly creatures that could be trampled to death at will.
But with the energy in the air and the Dimension Wall, the worms mutated. Not only were their reproductive abilities strengthened, but their body size and strength also underwent strange changes.
In the wild, they relied on their terrifying reproductive abilities and their own strength to give humans nightmarish experiences. Many of the people present had their relatives and friends killed and devoured by the worms.
And here.
The worms became ornaments. In order to increase interaction, some brave ordinary people could even change into some simple equipment and weapons and enter the worm's nest to fight with the worms.
Beside the worm's nest, there was a long mahogany table with some items placed on it. Those were the rewards for clearing the stage after killing the worms.
From cold weapons to firearms, there were even some worm meat and food. Apart from that, there were some shiny stones placed at the front.
Fluorescent Stones.
Although it was a very cliché name, it still couldn't stop people from liking it.
This was a local specialty brought back from a foreign plane. This was a mysterious ore. It was placed under the sun during the day to absorb heat, and at night, it would maintain a faint light, as if it had a charging function. One could not help but sigh at the wonders of nature.
The possession of such a stone indicated that people would obtain the right to light in the darkness.
Because of the limited number of fluorescent stones, they couldn't be popularized. Except for some high-ranking officials or people who had made special contributions to the camp, ordinary survivors couldn't obtain them.
But who would have thought that beside the Worm Nest, there were a few pieces of carved fluorescent stones. These fluorescent stones were carved by professional craftsmen. They were the size of eggs and had a smooth surface. When placed there, they looked like precious gems.
Precious stones.
This was perhaps an accessory that no woman could resist.
Li Siqi was no exception. Her pair of big eyes stared at the fluorescent stone, revealing a yearning expression.
In the natural world, when males were courting females, they would always use special methods to attract the other party's attention. Perhaps this was a kind of instinct.
Just like Hound, who had relied on his sense of smell to avoid countless dangers. He even joked with his companions that he would never let danger near him. Now, he was hot-headed and stepped forward.
He wanted to participate in the challenge.
He wanted to win the spoils on the table for the girl he adored.
A strengthened blade and a body of insect armor. These were his battle equipment.
Hound stood in a large iron cage, surrounded by curious survivors. They stretched their heads and looked inside.
His breathing was heavy.
Although Hound was a warrior of the search team, but in the past, he always had several companions around him. The collective strength greatly increased the safety of each other.
But now, it was his first time fighting alone. It would be a lie to say that he was not nervous. However, when he glanced outside from the corner of his eyes, he saw a young girl clenching her fists with a worried look on her face. The fear in his heart seemed to be suppressed by something, and even his back became straight.
One of the emcees stood up and smiled at Hound, "You are really a brave man. Let me explain. The requirement for victory is to successfully kill the insect. If you can't beat it halfway, you can raise your hand and we will kill the insect. However, if you do so, the challenge will be judged as a failure and there will be no reward. Are you clear about the rules?"
"Yes." Hound took a deep breath.
"Okay, I wish you success in the challenge."
"Next." The master of ceremonies looked at the surrounding crowd and said word by word: "The insect this warrior is challenging is a … Livor mortis beetle."
Swoosh swoosh.
Not far away, an iron fence opened. A huge beetle crawled over from the front. Even though it had mutated, it still retained some of its instincts and hated the day. For it, the night was the real time to hunt.
The Livor mortis beetle was very fast. It was unlike the beetles he was familiar with. It was bigger and had sharper teeth. Even from a distance, Hound could still clearly feel the ferocity of the opponent.
For the Livor mortis beetle, the young man in front of it was simply delicious food. The reason it did not attack first was not because it did not dare to attack, but because it was not the real time to hunt. Perhaps it was thinking about something and would find a suitable opportunity to attack.
"Livor mortis beetle is a social creature. Its sharp teeth and antennae are its weapons. Its advantage is its speed and its sense of smell. Its weakness is anything bright. Due to the uniqueness of the environment, its eyes have mutated. In the dark, its vision is normal, but in the day, it is like a blind man. It can only vaguely see the silhouette of its enemy."
The master of ceremonies' voice sounded from the side. He even had a smile on his face. He was not affected by the appearance of this monster at all.
The battle began.
The hound's pitch-black eyes stared straight ahead, and the arm that held the blade tightened. This was a sign that his concentration was concentrated to the extreme.
In the Economic Zone, as long as one was a warrior, the first thing they had to do was not physical training or weapon mastery, but memorize all the Monster Encyclopedia written by the higher-ups.
It recorded all the known monsters, from their names, weaknesses, and habits. Every week, each group of warriors would take a test. Those who failed three times in a row would be stripped of their warrior status and would never be recorded.
As a small team leader, Hound had already memorized this information in his mind.
Soon, the information pertaining to the Livor mortis beetle appeared in his memory. Although it was very fast, its attack power was not significant. Its intelligence was also low, making it a living target. Under normal circumstances, it would not be a cause for concern. However, in front of him, facing such an adult monster alone, he would more or less feel some pressure.
"Whoosh whoosh …"
Just as Hound's heart was in a mess, the sound of friction on the ground was heard!
Not far away, a vibrating sound was heard. In this situation where the frequency was high, the surrounding air seemed to be thin and there was a fishy smell.
Hound raised his head. His pupils constricted and all the pores on his body opened up!
"It's coming!"
"Hiss hiss …"
The Livor mortis beetle looked at the prey in front of it. Its compound eyes were filled with madness. As a strange beetle, violent blood flowed in its bones. Especially after being imprisoned for a period of time, its consciousness became even crazier and more violent. At this time, its huge body turned into a large shadow that covered the ground! It charged in Hound's direction. The whole ground seemed to be trembling slightly. It was obvious that its strength was shocking!
Hound did not make any movements. He stood in place, motionless, as if he was scared out of his wits.
The surrounding crowd exclaimed. The timid women even covered their eyes. Even the emcee at the side had a solemn expression. He waved his hand and a few staff members aimed at the Livor mortis beetle. They would shoot once the order was given.
"You can do it!"
"You can do it!"
Hound was not scared out of his wits. He was waiting for an opportunity.
He was familiar with all the habits of this monster. The Livor mortis beetle was fast and agile. If he rashly left his back to the opponent, he would only be attacked unnecessarily.
Instead of being passive, he might as well take the initiative to attack.
At this time, the beetle and Hound were face to face. They were only a few dozen centimeters apart. Hound could even smell the thick stench of the Livor mortis beetle mixed with the smell of blood. Just as he was in despair, Hound suddenly tightened his arms and squatted down. Then, he stood up and stabbed the dagger into the Livor mortis beetle's merciless and excited left eye at lightning speed!
Hound took advantage of the strong inertia and leaned back violently. "Bam!" His back fell heavily to the ground. A trace of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth. This was definitely not a light hit.
If it was an ordinary human who suddenly realized that they had lost their sight and felt a sharp pain in their eyes, their first instinct would be to cover the wound with both hands. If there was something in their hands, they would naturally release it without hesitation.
However, the Livor Mortis Beetle did not think much of such a thing. As a monster, its body functions had long changed. Moreover, its current goal was very clear, which was to kill the hound. It had to kill it no matter what.
The Livor mortis beetle's left eye was blinded. This did not stop it. Instead, it became even crazier and continued to attack. It waved its blade-like forelimbs and slashed at Hound's head.
Hound knew that he was about to die. How could he just sit there and wait for death? The moment he landed, he gritted his teeth and stood up. He did not even have time to wipe the blood at the corner of his mouth. He ran past the Livor mortis beetle's side.
That was not the end.
Hound was completely immersed in the battle. He stopped abruptly and took a deep breath. Instead of dodging, he moved forward. With a kick of his hind leg, he suddenly leaned back and made a piercing motion. The blade landed squarely on the Livor mortis beetle's antennae.
The Livor mortis beetle's endurance and strength were not significant. Even if it had agility, before it evolved into a mutated insect, its leg joints were still its weakness. That was not the end. After the dagger pierced into the Livor mortis beetle's joint, Hound shook his arm wildly and directly sharpened the Livor mortis beetle's joint. Green blood flowed out of the wound.
"Die!"
At that moment, how could Hound let go of such a good opportunity? He leaped high and plunged the blade down, directly slashing the Livor mortis beetle's head. Immediately, blood spurted out. The mutated beetle died on the ground just like that.
He was stunned for a moment.
Hound only felt exhausted at that moment. This was even more tiring than fishing for fish. However, he gritted his teeth and tried his best to stand.
He had killed the Livor mortis beetle and obtained the opportunity to choose his spoils of war. He still had to deliver the fluorescent stone to the girl. Although he was wobbling, he still persevered.
It wasn't until the emcee announced his victory that the hound realized that his back was already covered in sweat. He had obtained the spoils of war that he had dreamed of. As for the young girl, she first complained about his recklessness, and then looked worriedly at the injuries on her body before accepting the heavy gift.
Hound grinned when he heard the girl's complaint. Even now, the scratches on his back still hurt so much that he could not help but curse.
However, as long as the girl liked it, it was all worth it.
At that moment, the emcee spoke again, "This warrior has succeeded in his challenge. Next, who wants to continue to participate in the challenge?"
There was a burst of whispers.
What the hell, what was this insect nest trying to do? There were genuine mutated insects in the cage. If one was bitten, even one's arm could be bitten off.
However … the insect just now looked very weak. Its appearance was coaxing, but after a few slashes, it fell into a pool of blood, motionless.
This was simply giving away money for free!
Hound and the girl walked away, but the other survivors were still standing in the same place. Seeing that the other party had taken away the fluorescent stone that could be exchanged for twenty pounds of insect meat on the black market, some of the burly men finally could not hold back the throbbing in their hearts and signed up to participate in the challenge.
For a moment, the nightmare in the memory of ordinary people suddenly became the target of slaughter.
Mutated insects?
Hehe.
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