Assassin Seven, starting in Shennong Kingdom!

Chapter 271 Entering the Bloody Vortex

In the densely populated ecological zone, Mana flowers can be seen everywhere, and various Devouring Beasts roam this place. In addition to basic Devouring Beasts such as snake dogs and earth roars, various large Devouring Beasts and breeding species can be seen everywhere.

In a mountain hollow, many figures stood in strange postures, as if on a pilgrimage, staring ahead and constantly whispering incessantly.

"Light gives birth to all beings, and all beings follow the shadow..."

"...Light cleanses my soul, shadow shelters my body...I would rather have my skin damaged than abandon light and shadow."

As these whispers rang out, a strange scene unfolded: despite the presence of numerous Devouring Beasts surrounding these humans, none of them launched an attack.

The source of everything was a figure standing on a giant rock in the middle, shrouded in a halo of light emanating from strange spores, mysterious and unpredictable.

Charles stood at the closest point to that figure, solemnly reciting the strange doctrines of the Church of Light and Shadow.

"Light gives birth to all living beings..."

After an unknown amount of time, this strange scene, which resembled some kind of ritual, changed. The figure in the middle raised his hand, and in an instant, everything around him changed.

One by one, strange plants gradually opened their eyeball-like spores, a scene that made the audience, who were constantly murmuring in the light and shadow, break out in a cold sweat and tremble.

If Charles hadn't remained inactive, they probably would have succumbed to the pressure and fled long ago.

However, Charles's gaze also stiffened for a moment as he looked at the "Lord of Light and Shadow" whom he believed in. Although he had received "divine revelation" to bring his followers here, as the head of the Light and Shadow Society, how could he not understand what faith was?

He initially held the Lord of Light and Shadow in awe, but as the influence of the Church of Light and Shadow expanded, he himself did not realize that his so-called faith was no longer as devout as he had imagined.

Too many things were mixed in...

He was overjoyed when he received the divine revelation, but it was because he had found an opportunity to deal with Mark, not because he wanted to see the Lord of Light and Shadow again!

laugh……

Suddenly, the surrounding plants began to spread and grow.

"Well!"

"No, don't come any closer...!"

Several members of the Light and Shadow Cult, unable to withstand the psychological pressure, collapsed to the ground. Although they were all trusted confidants whom Charles had subdued through various means, they were not ordinary members of the Light and Shadow Cult; most of them were priests.

But like Charles, he is now wavering.

Even the Lightbringer Vatican and Sharif, who stood to Charles' left and right, were the same.

But he continued to mutter those strange doctrines under his breath.

laugh……

The plant gradually grew behind the group, engulfing one of them. With the first scream, chaos erupted at the scene.

However, it was too late.

An unknown, strange light mist spread, rendering everyone immobile, leaving them helpless as the surrounding plants covered and engulfed them...

……

Meanwhile, a corner of a massive, bloody vortex.

Bai Yuekui, Bai Yuetian, and their siblings, along with the exploration team from Dragon Bone Village, arrived here.

The bio-armor composed of an unknown substance automatically concealed itself behind Bai Yuetian as he landed on the ground. He said to the people beside him, "The situation is not good. Although there are no signs of an ecological upheaval, the quieter it is, the more likely there are already King-level Devouring Beasts among them..."

"No." Bai Yuekui's voice drew everyone's attention. A faint glimmer appeared in her eyes as she looked at the distant sky. Under the spread of the ecosystem, the faint fishy and red pigment had already permeated the air, even interfering with the magnetic field.

In Bai Yuekui's eyes, within this strange Mana ecosystem, massive streams of life essence were clearly visible!

Many of them are even stronger than her!

Bai Yuekui said in a solemn tone, "I'm afraid it's not just one; those guys have probably come too."

"Um?!"

"You mean...!"

Bai Yuetian realized what was happening and his expression showed shock.

According to the Lighthouse's records, after the Great Cataclysm and the spread of the Mana ecosystem, there were no humans or other creatures that once existed on Earth that could survive on the ground.

However, Dragonbone Village is located on the ground and has been active on the ground for many years. In addition to the Devouring Beasts, there are other beings that it has come into contact with the most.

Bai Yuekui casually grabbed the knife beside him, took a step forward, and said, "Let's go. The people on the lighthouse have arrived too. Our mission this time is to help clear the way."

"Old, boss..."

Shan Da and the others were shocked and tried to dissuade them, saying, "This is no joke. This is the Blood Vortex! If we run into those monsters, we'll probably all perish here..."

"Yes."

Xia Dou tapped her fingers and muttered, "Maybe we should observe first, at least find a safer path. I can control a Devouring Beast to go in, and we can take it slow..."

Bai Yuekui stopped in his tracks, his brows furrowing slightly.

She also understood that this trip was very likely a one-way trip, and even she and Bai Yuetian were not confident that they could get out unscathed, let alone others.

However, before she could speak, Bai Yuetian said, "Master Lai said that this may be the only chance to completely solve the Mana ecosystem problem. If we miss it, we may never have another chance, so we must go in no matter what."

"..."

The others fell silent, exchanged glances, and then walked behind Bai Yuekui.

Bai Yuetian glanced at Bai Yuekui, shook his head slightly, and then his entire body was gradually covered by a layer of biological armor, and his figure gradually rose into the air.

……

Boom! !

A great battle broke out, with flames shooting everywhere. The roars of the Devouring Beasts echoed under the night sky, occasionally punctuated by the cries of humans.

"First squad, flank from the side; second and third squads, provide covering fire. Charge!"

"Captain Mark! This won't do! There are too many Devouring Beasts! We can't defeat them all!"

boom!

A single bullet precisely pierced through a snake-dog, hitting its life core directly and killing it.

The bullet's terrifying kinetic energy continued unabated, piercing through the two snake-dogs behind it.

Wearing a gravity suit equipped with a device to detect life essence, Feixue continued aiming as she said, "I find it much easier than before, Captain Mark. Snake Dog shows no signs of reviving. And I've discovered that most of Snake Dog's life essence is located in its abdomen; a grenade should be enough to kill it."

"I come!"

A glider flew overhead, and Mo Cheng seized the opportunity to throw more than a dozen grenades he was carrying precisely into the densest part of the beast horde, triggering a series of explosions.

Boom boom boom boom! !

The battlefield was shrouded in smoke.

"Oh ho!!"

"Good job, lad! Keep it up!"

"Keep going! Wipe out these beasts!"

"Mo Cheng, Fei Xue, you stay here to build a defensive line and withdraw little by little. First, establish a life source material shielding zone."

"Yes!"

With morale soaring, everyone began to organize a dense barrage of fire, drawing the attention of the Devouring Beast horde head-on.