Apocalypse: Master of Soul Beasts

The healing potion quickly took effect, causing William, who lay motionless on the ground, to twitch slightly.

"AH, HUFF..."

A prolonged moan escaped William's lips as he regained consciousness.

"Thank you," a muffled voice came from William's mouth, accompanied by a mouthful of foul blood.

"Hmm."

Wen Yu placed another bottle of healing potion beside William and turned towards Chu Ziling, who was writhing in the distance.

「...」

Wen Yu sat on the sand and lit a cigarette.

Beside him, a CREAKING sound emanated from Chu Ziling's waist. It was the sound of his bones mending under the effect of the healing potion.

"Want a drag?" Wen Yu offered the cigarette to Chu Ziling.

"Help me light it." The spinal injury had left Chu Ziling completely paralyzed, unable to even control his hands.

Wen Yu placed the cigarette in Chu Ziling's mouth and then lit another for himself.

"HUFF." Chu Ziling let out a satisfying puff of smoke and asked Wen Yu, "What was that just now?"

Chu Ziling had fallen behind the Ancient Demon, so he hadn't seen Burly Bear self-detonate.

"Burly Bear is dead," Wen Yu said. "He severely injured the Ancient Demon before dying, which allowed me to finish it off."

"What a man!" Chu Ziling's response was heavy, tinged with admiration.

"Not only was he a man, he was an excellent soldier."

It was Jiang Wentao who spoke, approaching from nearby.

"We should leave quickly. I'm afraid something might have happened to Princess Consort Feina," Jiang Wentao said to Wen Yu.

In that short time, Jiang Wentao's legs had already regrown. He must have consumed a considerable number of healing potions.

"Let's go." Wen Yu immediately stubbed out his cigarette, hauled Chu Ziling up from the ground, and hoisted him onto his shoulder.

"You carry William. Let's move."

Wen Yu had only taken a couple of steps when he turned back to Jiang Wentao. "Which direction did they go?"

It was no wonder Wen Yu was confused. After the intense battle beneath the endless yellow sand, he had completely lost his sense of direction.

Jiang Wentao took a mobile phone-sized device from his space ring. Tapping its screen, he said to Wen Yu, "Monkey has a tracking device on him. I can find them. Follow me."

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Wentao swiftly moved to William's side, scooped him up with one arm, and headed east.

「...」

Amidst the vast yellow sand, a group of people moved slowly eastward. It was Princess Consort Feina and her entourage.

"Brother Monkey, do you think Brother Wen Yu and the others..." Sun Aotian, who had spoken, hesitated for a long while, trailing off.

It wasn't surprising Sun Aotian was worried. After all, the terrifying appearance of the Demon Fiends and the sheer force of their charge had been enough to chill a youngster of his strength to the bone.

Monkey frowned. "Stop dwelling on such nonsense," he said. "Just stay in your position and ensure Princess Consort Feina's safety!"

With no Third-level or higher experts present, the responsibility of commanding the group had fallen to Monkey.

"Oh." Sun Aotian responded and moved directly behind Princess Consort Feina.

This position had been specially arranged for Sun Aotian by Monkey; it was his way of looking out for the youngster.

"Stop! Halt! Danger ahead! Prepare for battle!!!" Ba Song, at the head of the group, shouted, brandishing his steel saber.

His recent display had thoroughly convinced everyone of his judgment.

"Everyone, to your pre-assigned positions!" Monkey yelled from the rear. He pulled out two Magic-Modified Submachine Guns and swiftly moved to the front, standing beside Ba Song.

"What's going on?" Monkey asked. "Why are you leading us this way if you know there's danger ahead?"

Ba Song gave a bitter smile. "This direction has the least danger."

Monkey fell silent. He then took out one plasma hand grenade after another, distributing them to the few professionists in the front rank. "If monsters appear, throw them immediately! I have plenty!"

As the team's fire support specialist, Monkey carried even more plasma hand grenades than Burly Bear!

Not far off, seven figures emerged from the swirling yellow sand.

"AWOOO! AWOOO..."

With a few guttural howls, seven Demon Fiends charged first.

Monkey was the first to open fire with his hot weapons.

"DA-DA-DA! DA-DA-DA..."

Rhythmic gunfire erupted as the battle between the seven Demon Fiends and the professionists instantly began!

「...」

Led by Jiang Wentao, Wen Yu and the others rushed towards Princess Consort Feina's location at top speed.

After all, in such a perilous environment, it was unsettling that their protection target was not with them.

"A little more to the north," Jiang Wentao said.

At his word, the group slightly adjusted their course.

Thanks to Jiang Wentao generously providing healing potions, William and Chu Ziling's injuries had fully healed.

They had been walking for about two minutes when the sound of exploding plasma hand grenades, along with the roars of humans and Demon Fiends, suddenly echoed from up ahead.

Wen Yu's expression changed instantly. "They're under attack! Faster!"

Just as Wen Yu was about to spring into action, he felt most of his strength drain away, and he staggered.

This is troublesome. The effects of the Berserk Potion have worn off.

Wen Yu frowned. Sensing his combat-state physical attributes had dropped below 60 points, anxiety welled up inside him.

This level of strength, barely past Third-level, is hardly formidable given the current situation.

Noticing Wen Yu's condition, William shot past him, unleashing his King's Dignity simultaneously.

With physical attributes reaching 150 points, combined with the giant sword in his hand, William's aura was astounding, even without his full heavy armor.

Like a supercar tearing across the desert sands, William's figure vanished from Wen Yu's sight in an instant.

"I'll go on ahead too," Chu Ziling stated calmly, activating his Rapid Speed Ability and closely following William.

Jiang Wentao and Wen Yu, left behind, exchanged bitter smiles.

This is the advantage of having teammates, Wen Yu thought. You don't have to bear all the pressure yourself. Provided, of course, your teammates are strong enough!

「...」

By the time Wen Yu and Jiang Wentao reached the battlefield, one after the other, the fighting had mostly concluded.

It turned out Ba Song's Danger Prediction ability was indeed remarkably effective.

The attacking Demon Fiends truly weren't strong.

Although the seven Demon Fiends were all Third-level, their physical attributes were only slightly above 50 points, and there were no troublesome high-tier Demon Fiends among them.

These creatures couldn't even beat Monkey in a one-on-one fight.

Under the combined assault of dozens of professionists, the battle was essentially over before William even arrived to provide support.