Chapter 142: Bamboo Spear (1/2)
Chapter 142 - Bamboo Spear
TL: xDh20, LifeisaJourney
ED: NoriPixel
The liquid black substance was shot out in an arc with the intent to kill. This creature attacked by spraying the substance over fifty meters in distance, scattering it over a large area. It covered nearly ten meters in the surrounding area of the spray. The velocity at which the spray was launched wasn’t very fast, but the angle was quite high. From the moment it was sprayed to the moment it landed in front of Liu Gan, it had seven or eight seconds of airtime.
With such a long period of time, it was more than enough for Liu Gan to quickly escape from the area where the black substance had would land. The liquid black substance landed not too far from Liu Gan onto the bridge deck. At the same time, noises and a pungent smell came soon after as a hole burned through the concrete. Small potholes were formed, but there weren't enough to completely burn through the bridge deck.
Regardless of whether it was a strong acid or base, or a different variation of liquid with corrosive properties, it seemed that it would be weaker against concrete than it was for flesh. The player had suffered considerable damage from burns, and even Yin He with her strong defensive skin wasn’t able to avoid injuries.
The most terrifying thing was that this Variant Zombie could launch the substance at a distance. It reached fifty to sixty meters away, and there were multiple spray pores as well. If all of the spraying pores were open, it would be enough for a wide-area attack. The players and the survivors were trapped on the bridge with only one possible solution. It was to block the black substance from coming into contact with their body so that it wouldn't do any harmful damage.
Another troublesome aspect of this Variant Zombie was its bony outer shell. Liu Gan assume the shell must be extremely durable, since it had to contain the black substance’s corrosion from within. Another giveaway of the shell’s density was the mobility of the zombie. The only time the shell opened up was to attack, so it was easy to assume that it was very susceptible to injuries from the inside.
It seems that whenever the shell opened up to reveal those ugly looking spray pores was its weakest moment. If a hand grenade was thrown in, then it should be enough to blow it apart. The problem was that Liu Gan couldn’t get close enough. On the other hand, there was the question of whether or not the hand grenade will blow up midair, since it had to be thrown over fifty meters away. The angle had to be just right too. There were simply too many unknown factors to account for.
Liu Gan wasn't entirely sure that [Mist Armor] could withstand the corrosive property of the black substance. He wasn't about to risk experimenting with himself against the dangerous substance, since even a minute amount was lethal.
Turning his head back, he saw a local survivor with many bamboo spears, which got Liu Gan to think. To verify his idea, Liu Gan rushed over to the region covered in potholes of the black substance. He pulled out the ropes developed by San Xing Corporation and held his breath. He plunged a small part of the rope into the pothole.
The rope also eroded away under the corrosive property. Even though the biological material of the rope was considerably strong, after a good few seconds,a third of it was dissolved. Liu Gan was surprised. It seemed like his idea might work.
No matter what he decided to do, he must hurry and take action. This side of the bridge could collapse any moment. Even if he had the best strategy, it would be useless if it collapsed.
The local survivor carrying the bamboo spears was called Zhang Hua. This was the store owner who had beenlocated near the hospital. Liu Gan asked for his bamboo spear. Then, he got some cloths and tied a rock down at the front. He turned around and tried to throw it at a car fifty meters away.