Chapter 216: Animalistic (1/2)

Chapter 216: Animalistic

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It was still daylight, and some giants could still be out hunting, so it was not a good time to start the massacre. Besides, they might not be able to bear the massive casualties and fear, and try to flee in disorder. In that case, chasing after them or ambushing them would be too much trouble.

Intelligent creatures were different than normal mutated beasts. Their wisdom allowed them to know how to use tools and have a certain degree of organization and discipline. As a result, they could still beat him, even though they were weak. A hasty attack would definitely not be a wise choice on his part.

Luo Yuan observed the surrounding topography carefully and retreated prudently.

After half an hour, he was back at the campsite and was getting questioned by the group, who had been eagerly waiting for news. When they heard about the existence of intelligent creatures, a large tribe with thousands of them in particular, they were shocked, and the atmosphere turned unexpectedly serious.

Human beings were an intelligent part of the universe, and deserved the title of the overlords of the Earth. Although humans were currently losing against the rampage of the mutated beasts, they still felt proud for being the only intelligent creature on Earth. Despite the fact that mutated beasts were stronger, when it came right down to it, they were mere beasts without any intelligence. If humans persisted enough, they would eventually win the war. However, this sudden news had crushed all their pride.

It turned out that humans were no longer the only intelligent species on the Earth.

If a group of intelligent creatures stronger and wiser than human beings had showed up, how could humans maintain their pride? Perhaps the day of their replacement was not too far.

The news cast a chill over everyone.

“I can’t believe the world has changed so much!” Huang Jiahui said after a while. She looked as if she was in a trance.

The news Luo Yuan had brought had shocked them all. Although the various clues and traces they had seen along the way had somehow prepared them, the confirmation still made everyone panic.

“We must kill them all before they evolve!” Commander Xia suddenly said with a serious expression.

“Yes, they are too close to us. There might be a conflict at any time,” Huo Dong said as he tried to control his fear.

Luo Yuan nodded slightly and said, “It seems that we all have a similar idea. Let’s act tonight, and kill every single one of them. Everyone has to go.”

He had been pondering it on the way back and had changed his original plan. If the giants tried to escape in all directions, he would not be able to kill them all, no matter how fast he was.

Besides, they were not as weak as they used to be. They might not be able to fight one on one, but they could still work together and bring down a few of them. Wang Shishi might not be able to face green rank mutated beasts easily, but she could be a killing machine when facing blue rank mutated beasts. Her efficiency was even higher than Luo Yuan's. If she was around, he could most likely complete the mission.

“What about the kids?” Huang Jiahui asked.

“We'll bring them along too. It's safer than leaving them alone in the cave.” Luo Yuan clearly understood Huang Jiahui’s worries. “You don’t have to worry. You'll just take care of any of them that try to escape. It'll be very safe!”

The decision had been made, and nobody dared doubt or oppose it, even if they were feeling afraid or reluctant. They did not even dare express their emotions on their faces. Luo Yuan's authority was too deeply rooted into their hearts. Even the few soldiers that had just joined the group not long ago remained silent under his gaze. They felt that he had a stronger authority than their own senior official. The anticipation of the upcoming battle made them feel stressed, so they tried their best to prepare.

The apocalypse had stretched people to their limits. Even those that used to be couch potatoes had transformed into true survivors after struggling for half a year.

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Time passed by quickly, and soon the sky turned dark.

By the open space in front of the cave, a skinned mutated beast was being roasted, emitting a tempting aroma. Liquid fat dropped on the campfire, and sparks shot up, producing cracking sounds. The glimmering lights revealed everyone's worried, fearful faces.

“It’s burning!” Luo Yuan said.

They all snapped out of their reverie and fumbled to take the grilled meat off the barbeque stand. Obviously, they were still unsettled by their earlier shock.

Luo Yuan frowned, but he quickly relaxed his brows. To be honest, he had also been very shocked when he'd first seen those creatures. He had barely been able to control his urge to kill them. Even if there was no such mission, he would still have wanted to wipe them off. That urge seemed to have come out of nowhere and could be felt inside his bones and genetic material. Perhaps it was the natural instinct of an intelligent species that had just met another intelligent species.

Soon, they finished their dinner. Luo Yuan looked at the time and realized that it was already 7 p.m. The sky was already completely dark, but he decided to wait for three more hours. At 10 p.m. sharp, he stood up, reached for his Zhanmadao and thrust it somewhere next to him.

“Put the fire out, and let’s go!”

The group put out the campfire, picked up their weapons silently, and got ready to go.

Huang Jiahui picked up a long sword, bent her head to check her watch, and then walked up to Luo Yuan. “It’s only 10 p.m. Isn't it too early?” she whispered.

It was indeed early for humans during the apocalypse; the night was still young.