The wilderness was unusually cold at night. Luo Kai lit a bonfire and silently took out all the things he had on him. He had a good hard bow, two arrows, a white bone long blade, a small bag of coins, and a Buddhist sacred weapon, the Thunder Striking Bead.
He already had a premonition that there would be a big battle. He had killed seven evil cult physical masters along the way, so there must be more that he had not met yet. Coupled with the large-scale gathering of Direbeasts, the once-in-a-century battle between humans and beasts was about to unfold.
To do a good job, one must first sharpen his tools. Now that he had both long-range and close-range combat skills, plus his trump card, the Thunder Strike, he dared not say that he could defeat all the high-level physical masters, but most high-level physical masters would not be a match for him. He even had the ability to fight against a Saint, which meant that he had the ability to kill Direbeasts.
Due to the differences in their strengths, abilities, and age, the combat power of high-level physical masters was also very different. The high-level physical masters he had met were all extraordinary and belonged to the top of the pyramid. One step further and they would be Saints.
As for Saints, they belonged to another level. The most powerful aspect of a Saint was the transformation of energy and the deflection of force. Their bodies did not need to be very strong because they could transform any kind of attack into heaven and earth. This ability had already touched the boundary of incarnation and was no longer a living body in the traditional sense. It was beyond a big level.
Direbeasts, on the other hand, had innate fighting instincts and the ability to avoid disasters. To kill them, one had to have the right time, place, and people. It was very difficult to do it alone.
However, as his strength and spiritual power gradually recovered, the powerful feeling of omniscience and omnipotence returned. Even if he did not use the Loud Thunder, he was confident that he could face any challenge.
Brown Bear and Thirteen each held a fat bird dripping with oil and gnawing on it. After eating, they quickly grabbed the bird's body, plucked the feathers and removed the internal organs, and roasted it over the fire. Brown Bear carefully took out some salt and sprinkled it over the fire. When it came to eating, it learned very quickly. After living in the city for two days, it knew that seasoning could make food more delicious.
The man and the beast did not wait for the fat bird to be cooked. They quickly grabbed it and finished it in a short while. Then they plucked the feathers and roasted it. This cycle repeated, as if they were competing to eat faster.
They had been eating for the entire night. The skeletons on the ground had piled up into a small hill. They were not eating ordinary food, but Moonkin Beasts.
The biggest enemy of the humans in the Central Theater of Operations was these ferocious beasts that lived in groups. The Moonkin Beasts were nocturnal animals that were good at hiding their presence and sneak attacks. They came and went without a trace and were very difficult to deal with.
The more powerful a life form was, the harder it was to reproduce. Therefore, group Direbeasts could not be categorized by ordinary Direbeasts. They were not strong individually, and the leader of each group was equivalent to a Direbeast in its growth period.
However, the strength of pack beasts lay in the fact that they had evolved a method to attack together. When a group of Moonkin Beasts gathered together, they could condense a beam of light that could kill. The more of them there were, the more powerful the beam would be. It was said that there had been human saints who had died under the Moonkin Beasts' beam of death.
Currently, a large number of Moonkin Beasts had infiltrated into human territory. The three provinces near the central war zone were all under martial law. Humans had abandoned most of the small and medium-sized towns and moved to the big cities.
Coming to the wilderness, Luo Kai easily found the group of Moonkin Beasts that were shuttling around like ghosts. He asked Man Bear to lure them first, and then used an area of effect sound wave attack to kill all of them. That was how this sumptuous feast came to be.
Thirteen was like a machine on an assembly line. He expressionlessly swallowed the half-cooked fat birds into his stomach without spitting out the bones.
Man Bear thought that he was unparalleled in terms of eating. Now that he saw Thirteen surpassing him more and more, he was so angry that he could only whine.
After Luo Kai finished his calculations, he joined in again. If he ate without restraint, Man Bear would not be a match for him. Soon, the hundreds of Moonkin Beasts were all eaten by the two of them.
Man Bear's anger turned into depression. He lay on the grass and started snoring.
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Two days later, Luo Kai brought Thirteen and Man Bear back to Cangnan Prefecture. When he passed by the checkpoint of Chuyun Pass, he met the young officer again. When he saw Luo Kai, he advised, "Friend, there are ferocious beasts outside. One or two people should not go out. It's best to find a mercenary team."
Luo Kai nodded with a smile, "Thank you."
The officer was stunned, because he realized that this person called Wu Kong gave him a completely different feeling compared to two days ago. At first, he was a little gloomy, but now he had become a lot warmer. Just a glance at him made people feel comfortable.
When they returned to their residence next to the industrial zone, Man Bear was too big and attracted a lot of attention. Moreover, this fellow liked to whine when it saw a lot of people. In an instant, a large group of people surrounded Luo Kai and asked him if he had a team.
They all belonged to different mercenary groups. After all, humans were social creatures. A team could be optimized. For example, a team specialized in long-range shooters, elementalists, and close combat members. A mature team could unleash combat power far beyond their level. Even physical trainers would find a team to cooperate with.
Humans were far inferior to animals in some aspects, such as smell, sight, hearing, and other aspects. Basically, every beast had its own unique ability. If there was a member in the team who could carry a beast, it would be a huge improvement for the whole team. That was why they were so enthusiastic about Luo Kai.
Luo Kai became impatient and patted Man Bear. Man Bear immediately opened his mouth and roared. An invisible wave of air spread out, and the few people closest to him were directly blown away. The others also retreated, and their faces changed. They did not dare to go forward. Looking at Luo Kai's back, they whispered to each other.
On the second floor, a middle-aged fatty lived opposite the house. When he saw Luo Kai coming up, he immediately greeted him warmly, "Welcome, my name is Zhang Wen. From now on, we will be neighbors. If you need any help, just let me know."
Luo Kai stopped. The reason he came back was to temporarily put Man Bear and Thirteen here. Although it was noisy here, it was actually the safest place. It would be even better if there was someone who could help look after them. His eyes lit up slightly as he sensed this person's mood. He said, "My name is Wu Kong. Nice to meet you."
Zhang Wen looked at Man Bear behind him enviously and said, "Little brother, this beast is really mighty. It must be at the peak of its growth stage."
"More or less." Luo Kai said noncommittally.
Zhang Wen muttered to himself for a moment. He walked forward a few steps and said in a low voice, "Brother Wu, the people living here are all bloodthirsty people. In this world, everyone should help each other. If you have any problems in the future, just come and find me."
Luo Kai smiled and said, "What problems can there be?"
Zhang Wen continued in a low voice, "Now that the railway has been cut off, the people of Cang Nan Prefecture can't go out, and the heavy equipment can't be transported in from the outside. The most important thing is that the Sky Combat Army is in a mess. Many generals are forming groups. If they meet a single threat on the surface, they might do something behind the scenes. Little brother, since you just came here, you must find a group.
To be honest, I come from the Sun Mercenary Group. Our mercenary group is the largest mercenary group in the Hunter's Guild. We have thousands of warriors. In a few days, our leader will come to Cang Nan Prefecture personally. At that time, I can introduce you to him. "
Luo Kai's expression changed. A beautiful figure flashed across his mind. He had forgotten everything in the past, but that kind of spiritual connection was unforgettable. He sighed and said, "Okay, thank you."