Chapter 181: Against Time (1/2)

Chapter 181: Against Time

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During the apocalypse, humankind was more alert than ever. Most people slept with their clothes on and their weapons by their side, prepared for battle at any time, and they would wake up by even the slightest movement, let alone Luo Yuan’s shout.

The group leaped out of sleep. They did not show a single sign of fatigue though they had just woken up. Grabbing hold of their weapons, they rushed out of their tents.

“Brother Luo, what’s going on?” Wang Shishi asked frantically.

“I’ll explain everything on the way out,” Luo Yuan said quickly. He paced anxiously as the faint sense of danger got stronger. Seeing that they were still packing their tents, he shouted, “There’s no time! Leave everything behind except your weapons! We have to go!”

Everyone’s hearts sank as the feeling that something bad was about to happen dawned upon them.

They reluctantly put down the things they were packing and left of the outpost quickly.

The giant lizard and Lao Huang were already pacing around on edge. The beasts may not be as intelligent as humans but their instincts never failed them. The two creatures clearly felt the danger that was heading towards them.

The lizard laid low upon hearing Luo Yuan’s order, the man hopping onto it with Chen Jiayi in his arms, and pulling everyone up right away.

On his command, the lizard ran. It picked up its speed as it sprinted through the raindrops as if there was an invisible danger chasing it in the dark.

“Hang on tight, so you don’t get flung off!” Luo Yuan shouted, pulling the unconscious Zhou Yicheng to his side and pressing his hand on him. The man immediately stopped moving as if an invisible force had enveloped him.

No one had needed Luo Yuan to remind them. The group was already keeping their bodies low, their hands gripping the carpet tight. The lizard’s back was more spacious now that four people were gone, but it was still not wide enough for them to lay down completely, so they could only lay as low as possible to try and reduce the air resistance. They still felt as if they could be flung off at any time, though.

The giant lizard was naturally not an animal that you could ride on; riding it while it ran felt like you were riding a rollercoaster. That, in addition to the wind blowing against them, made even the soldiers look pale.

It was only their third time riding the lizard, so they were still not used to such a mode of transportation. They could barely hold on as the lizard jogged; it was running so fast, that it made them feel nauseous.

The soldiers’ bodies were tense, and they looked like they were about to throw up. No one dared to make a move as the lizard moved erratically. Falling off from six meters would at best cause them paralysis, if not death.

The only one not moving at all was Luo Yuan. He sat still as if he was sitting on the ground, one arm holding Chen Jiayi while placing his other hand on Zhou Yicheng. He was not holding onto anything to keep himself from falling off. Strangely, no matter how the lizard moved during the trip, he still looked as if he was glued to the lizard’s back. Only Chen Jiayi, who was in Luo Yuan’s embrace, could feel his muscles tense and relax.

The strong wind messed up his hair as he stared into the endless darkness with a thoughtful expression.

Chen Jiayi looked up at Luo Yuan. The warmth on her back gave her a strong sense of security, despite the fact that up until recently she had been afraid of this man.

Along the way, an injured soldier was almost flung off when he lost his grip on the carpet. If it were not for Luo Yuan, who had reacted quickly, the man would have died.

Under the current circumstances, if someone did fall off, Luo Yuan would have to leave them behind. He would not put everyone in danger just for any individual.

Seconds and minutes passed. Barely ten minutes later, Luo Yuan felt a slight vibration; there was a faint, yet intense buzzing sound in the air, as if all the small noises merged into one.

In the darkness, there seemed to be countless running beasts that were charging towards them.

Fifteen minutes later, the vibration got stronger. Even ordinary people could feel it now.

The giant lizard sped up a few times but had to slow down to its initial speed at Luo Yuan’s command.

The lizard’s Dexterity was a point higher than Luo Yuan’s. Its 15-point Dexterity and its gigantic size could move at a blinding speed if it decided to unleash its full potential. If the road was a smooth, straight line, the lizard’s could sprint at speeds up to 400 kilometers per hour at short distances.

Even if it were to jog through long distances, it could still speed itself up to 200 kilometers per hour; guaranteeing its escape from the wave of beasts tailing them.

However, that kind of speed, along with the air resistance and jostling, would have everyone except Luo Yuan falling off. Even Luo Huang, which was still recovering, would be left behind. Thus, Luo Yuan could only be patient and go slow, no matter how impatient he was feeling.

Time is especially precious at the moment as everyone tensed up in preparation for the incoming attack.

A loud boom was heard from about two kilometers away, followed by the sound of cement collapsing.