Chapter 260 - 198 Flood Level Giant Lizard

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Chapter 260: Chapter 198 Flood Level Giant LizardWhen Ji Xinghuo’s magnetic field sensor swept across a peculiar target, he immediately confirmed that it was the monster they were looking for! Its magnetic field silhouette basically matched the assessment previously made by Lu Yunhai. This was a giant lizard! It had a pointed head, four legs underneath, five toes on each foot with sharp and elongated claws, a slender body, and a tail that was nearly half the length of its entire body, measuring close to ten meters from head to tail. The magnetic field strength was extremely high; even at such a distance, he could sense the intense fluctuations of ether energy from its body. A Catastrophe level monster, Flood Level! Ji Xinghuo’s eyes were solemn; any Catastrophe level monster was not to be trifled with, extremely dangerous. This mutated, evolved Nile lizard was more dangerous than the Flood Level Stone Scythe Giant Demon he had encountered in Peak Valley the year before last. Seeing that Ji Xinghuo had been silent for a long time, his teammates knew he was scouting. After a while. Jing Ji released a Silent Illusion, concealing the entire team’s figures and preventing any sounds from spreading, and asked, "How is it?" "One piece of good news and one piece of bad news," replied Ji Xinghuo. "The good news is, we’ve found the monster, it’s the one." Chi Zhonglin quickly asked, "What’s the bad news?" "It’s a Flood Level monster." Everyone’s expression subtly changed. A Flood Level monster was equivalent to a Legendary Second Dan. Although almost the entire team consisted of top contenders from the leaderboard who together could kill a Legendary monster, there was still a significant chance that someone could be severely injured or even killed. "So there was a 30% chance I was right after all," Jing Ji shook his head with resignation. "We’ve still got to take on the Flood Level monster!" "Exactly, we’ve been tracking it for several days now, and it took us so long to find it, we have to at least give it a try." "Fortune favors the bold!" Zhonglige said in a deep voice, "Killing it, we’ll make at least two to three hundred million. It’s worth risking our lives for." The team members discussed in low tones, and all but Lu Yunhai, who was an Intermediate Mutant with insufficient strength to contribute significantly and thus his opinions carried little weight within the team, actively shared their thoughts. Finally, everyone looked to Ji Xinghuo. Jing Ji said, "Xinghuo, you make the call. If you say we go in, we go; if you say retreat, we leave immediately." Ji Xinghuo’s gaze swept over each teammate’s face. He himself remained expressionless, merely nodding calmly, "If we were in the Star Realm, I wouldn’t risk it. But this is Earth, we have a great advantage here. No matter how strong that monster is, it’s just a brainless beast; we can’t miss an opportunity like this." His words bolstered everyone’s confidence. Right, this is Earth! "Let’s take it down!" Chi Zhonglin shouted. "We’re about to get rich!" Despite their excitement, all team members other than Lu Yunhai were experienced and did not lose their rationality amidst the thrill. Searᴄh the Nôvel(F)ire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Listen to my command." As the captain, Ji Xinghuo unhesitatingly took on the responsibility and began to arrange their battle strategy. He had already used his magnetic field sensor to thoroughly survey the environment. The monster was over two thousand meters away, at this moment, sunbathing by a river bend. He checked the map; this river was one of the tributaries of the Congo River’s upper reaches, known as the Aluvimi River—a typical tropical rainforest river, surrounded by dense forest and complex terrain. The equatorial rainforests of Africa have little climate variation throughout the year, and rainfall is evenly distributed, making the air very humid. Even at the beginning of May, the rainforest was still extremely hot. The nearest city was an obscure small town called "Manbasa," tens of kilometers away, with sparse human activity over tens of thousands of square kilometers. This was the perfect place to ambush a monster, without fear of others taking advantage of the situation. "Old Yuan, Jing Ji, you two lead the charge." "Old Yuan, you need to engage it from the front first, to create an opportunity for Jing Ji to ambush," Ji Xinghuo said, considering that Yuan Chongzhen could transform into a Black Iron Giant Ape with a huge body, formidable strength, and extremely high defense power, sturdy enough to withstand the monster’s initial onslaught. "I understand," Yuan Chongzhen nodded solemnly; as a Bounty Hunter, he was always the first to rush in. "Zhonglin and Zhonglige, you’re not fast enough. Once the attack starts, don’t worry about anything else and rush towards the monster at full force, looking for an opportunity to join the battle," instructed Ji Xinghuo. "Zhonglin, you’ve got the Sky Fury Green Blood Spear, you must create sufficient damage." "Zhonglige, you don’t need me to say much, whether you target the attack or heal teammates, you grasp the timing yourself," he stated. Both expressed their understanding. "The signal to attack will be my first arrow," Ji Xinghuo told everyone. "The Nile lizard is excellent in water, and there are rumors it can control the flow of water. Its current position is more than four hundred meters from the river, which is the best chance for us to attack. Our first objective in the battle is to prevent it from getting into the river!" "Does everyone understand what to do?" he confirmed once again. All nodded in agreement. "What about me, Xinghuo?" Lu Yunhai couldn’t help but speak up. Ji Xinghuo had already planned for him, saying earnestly, "Fighting a Flood Level monster is too dangerous for you, so under no circumstances should you get close to it. Your only task is to maintain maximum distance and shoot with firearms for additional firepower. At the slightest sign of trouble, retreat immediately. Don’t let your War Pet get close either; keep it with you on guard." "Alright," Lu Yunhai didn’t dally. He knew Ji Xinghuo was looking out for his safety, as even a single aftershock from a Flood Level monster’s fight could result in instant death. "Everyone, get ready." As Ji Xinghuo finished speaking, Jing Ji activated the Spirit Necklace, allowing the team to exchange thoughts quickly and without barriers. Zhonglige’s eyes turned red, and with a low growl, a circle of bloodlight burst from his body, spreading to everyone else, instantly making them feel more powerful and faster. The Black-clothed Bishop’s "Blood Sacrifice." Sacrificing his own lifeforce and Star Power to boost the strength and speed of his teammates. Next, Zhuo Lige Tu touched each of his teammates, seemingly bestowing a surge of courage into their hearts, rendering them fearless. The White Knight’s "Iron Will" was not only effective on himself, but upon reaching the Third Level, he could also enhance others, granting partial immunity to mental attacks during battle and fortifying their resolve so they wouldn’t easily waver. Although not as strong as the Iron Will, it was very practical. Yuan Chongzhen also transformed into the "Forest Deer Spirit," casting a "Rapid Recovery" effect on everyone that would last for fifteen minutes. Then, he shifted into a Shadow Leopard. Chi Zhonglin sprayed everyone with Deodorant Spray as the giant lizard had an acute sense of smell, to avoid being detected when they got close. Ji Xinghuo distributed a batch of potions among the team. This was the Primary Neuroenhancer, which, after injection, would speed up thought processes, equivalent to First Level High-frequency Thinking. However, there were side effects; after the drug wore off, one would suffer from headaches for a few hours. This combat drug was hard to come by on the market, it was obtained from the Sword Bureau, and although he didn’t need it himself, his teammates could make use of it. The group readied their weapons and firearms in hand, and tied the Velociraptors to nearby trees to prevent them from running around. "Let’s go." Ji Xinghuo led the way. Jing Ji maintained the Silent Illusion, cloaking the entire team as they silently moved through the forest under Ji Xinghuo’s lead, nearing the creature. Soon, an open riverbank came into view. At this point, the Aluvimi River formed a large bay, with the river beach surrounded by water on three sides. The weeds and shrubs on the beach had been cleared away by the river water, exposing the mud. There had been no rain in the last few days, turning it into a dry and hard surface. A massive creature was leisurely lying atop a large rock, basking in the sun. Even from over five hundred meters away, everyone could still feel the terrifying presence of the beast. Its appearance was nearly identical to that of the Nile River giant lizard. Only its size had increased dozens of times! The giant lizard’s body was covered in gray-black scales, thick as armor, with yellow spots distributed on its back and ringed patterns on its tail. The biggest difference from the normal Nile River giant lizard was its originally pointed head, which now appeared even more fierce, resembling a crocodile’s, but with two fin-like bone plates growing from the top of its head and extending to the shoulders. At the moment, it was enjoying the sun with its eyes slightly closed, oblivious to the impending danger. Zhuo Lige Tu’s voice rang out in their minds, "If I weren’t afraid of damaging the Alien Species, I’d really like to blast it with a rocket launcher!" With the destructive power of a plasma rocket launcher, a direct hit might indeed be an instant kill. But that would be a wasted effort. Ji Xinghuo took out the Invisible Stab and fitted it with a Capacitor Arrow but didn’t immediately draw the bow. He nodded gently to Jing Ji and Yuan Chongzhen, "You guys go." They injected themselves with the Neuroenhancer and started moving. Jing Ji melted into the shadows and disappeared from view. The Shadow Leopard that Yuan Chongzhen had transformed into also left the range of the Silent Illusion and crept into the shadows of the forest. The two of them made a wide detour to the other side of the giant lizard and lurked within the shadows only three hundred meters away from the beast, any closer and they might be detected. Meanwhile, Qing Hong in its mini form quickly climbed to the upstream of the river and submerged, swimming along the riverbed, heading towards the river beach where the creature was. Chi Zhonglin gripped his long spear, activating the "Endless Fury" on the spear, while simultaneously triggering the recently integrated "Bloody Frenzy." His entire body’s hair turned green as he transformed into a Fungal Giant over two meters tall, with a layer of Dragon Scales emerging on his skin. In this frenzied state, the two-meter-two-long Sky Fury Green Blood Spear was perfectly suited to his hand, and multiple amplifications made his strength terrifyingly immense! Zhuo Lige Tu also mounted his Fierce Battle Bear, holding a shield in one hand and a Morning Star Mace in the other. Lu Yunhai raised his Electromagnetic Rifle. All were in position. "Prepare, 3, 2, 1!" When Ji Xinghuo counted down to 1 in his mind, his right pupil briefly glinted as he entered the "Myriad of Possibilities." Instantly, the world became quiet yet distinct. The nose of the Capacitor Arrow on the Invisible Stab extended a dotted line, aiming at the eye of the giant lizard. Before him, countless streaks of light appeared, showing various potential outcomes, yet none assured the kill of the powerful beast with a single arrow. The best result would be to blind one of its eyes. That was enough! Without hesitation, Ji Xinghuo released the lightning-bright Capacitor Arrow. The moment the arrow left the bow, it turned invisible, its trajectory hardly visible to the naked eye. The Capacitor Arrow, like invisible lightning, shot across over five hundred meters in the blink of an eye and approached the giant lizard. Its eyes snapped open. An invisible force field automatically expanded, and the air around crackled with electrical sounds. As the Capacitor Arrow entered the force field, it became visible, interacting with it and sparking countless dazzling flashes. The arrow’s velocity plummeted, but it was too close. Before the giant lizard could react further, the Capacitor Arrow struck its eye, burying into the socket, with half of the arrow shaft left protruding. "Roar!" The giant lizard let out a piercing roar that echoed to the heavens. At the same time, the Shadow Leopard Yuan Chongzhen had transformed into dashed forward as a shadow, leaping continuously within the forest’s shade, entering the riverbank, and instantly morphing into a three-meter-tall Black Iron Giant Ape. It accelerated madly, charging like a high-speed train towards the giant lizard. Jing Ji followed close behind. On this side, Chi Zhonglin and Zhuo Lige Tu both launched their assaults. Bang bang bang... Ji Xinghuo ran forward, the Invisible Stab in his hand now switched to an Iron Hammer, he kept firing, each shot hitting the giant lizard’s head, splattering blood. The battle had officially begun!

Chapter 260 - 198 Flood Level Giant Lizard

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