Chapter 257: Who Is the Monster?

Not far away, the bear and monster were fighting, the continuous sound of flesh colliding like an explosion.

Compared to the Lickers, the Jumping Corpses are obviously much harder to deal with.

This monster often uses one of its limbs as a fixed post, then its body sways back and forth like taking off, floating here and there.

Zhang Tie bared his teeth; after several punches missed, he instead hard-took the monster's blow—who knew if it was a kick or a punch—and couldn't help but complain.

Damn it, if Lin Dui didn't want to capture you alive, Laozi would have blown your head off with one punch already!

Without relying on the Stitcher's left punch, his right punch's attack damage is truly limited, and it's slow, always getting dodged by the monster's swaying.

No way, as a physique-oriented Awakened One, this level of strength and speed is already quite good.

Li Lei looked at Zhang Tie with astonishment, and this time he didn't dare make any sound.

The power of Zhang Tie's punch just now far exceeded his imagination.

That punch, if it hit me...

If Master doesn't intervene, I will surely die!

The contempt in his heart vanished instantly; the black bear's strength is definitely not inferior to his own.

A wave of lingering fear.

He couldn't help but use his mental power to communicate with his Master:

"Master, are you sure you can kill that black bear?!"

"He is obviously also First Level like me, how can he be so strong?! And you said his talent wasn't strong?!"

After a long silence, an old, hoarse voice sounded:

"Disciple, don't panic."

"This black bear is nothing in my eyes; don't be frightened by that punch."

"This black bear's talent is shapeshifting; my earlier judgment was not wrong."

"He can unleash such strength, probably because of his left hand."

"As your Master, my mental power cannot freely spread out, so I didn't notice this."

"Rest assured, under my mental attack, this strength-oriented Awakened One has absolutely no power to resist."

Li Lei heard this and let out a big sigh of relief, his apprehension mostly gone.

It's also because I panicked; Master is so strong, I actually doubted Master.

That sea-like mental pressure cannot be resisted by anyone below Second Level.

After a slight pause, he cautiously glanced at Lin An behind him and continued to ask:

"Master, what about that pretty boy I told you about earlier?"

"That guy hasn't made a move yet; I'm worried there might be a problem!"

From the ancient pendant, the hoarse voice sounded indifferent:

"Nothing."

"That kid carries a sword; obviously he is a strength or agility Awakened One."

"Although my slightly leaking mental power can't discern his talent, he probably isn't a mental power Awakened One."

"Being able to shield my detection, it's probably due to the equipment on him."

"Ordinary mental power Awakened Ones rely on mental energy orbs and will crowns in battle."

"Moreover, he's only First Level; even if his will attribute is high, a mental power Awakened One of this level is nothing to worry about."

"If it weren't for my soul consumption being too great, I could easily act; as your Master, I would have already killed this kid for you!"

"So, disciple, try to endure and trick that guy into eating the Manchineel Flower."

"As your Master, I can still act at most twice; your future road is long, these two chances must not be wasted lightly!"

Li Lei heard this, overjoyed, nodded emotionally, as if regaining his confidence.

Yeah, if Master couldn't easily act, this kid would have been dead already.

Since Master wants me to endure, I'll just tolerate it for now.

Isn't that how legendary protagonists are? Clearly possessing great strength, yet for lofty ideals and retaliation, they can only lie low temporarily, waiting for the moment to soar!

His heart surged, and for a moment he was even moved by himself.

In just a few seconds of contemplation, he couldn't help but turn his head to glance at the crowd behind him, only to see everyone looking at Zhang Tie riding on the monster's head with reverent and fearful eyes.

He felt displeased, and what made him even more upset was that Ice Sister kept glancing at Lin An, her eyes flickering.

Damn it!

This treatment should have been mine!

Fuck his mother, pretty boy; if Laozi weren't saving Master's power to fight stronger enemies, I would have already fucking killed you!

On the second floor, Gao Tian stood beside Lin An, noticing Li Lei's concealed gaze.

He couldn't help but speak up in the team voice chat:

"Lin Dui? This kid's hostility toward you is much greater than Wang Kun's; should I take care of him?"

Unconsciously, Gao Tian, under Lin An's influence, had grown accustomed to nipping threats in the bud.

"No rush; when we leave, let Mo Ling act."

Lin An replied offhandedly, as if deep in thought.

Wang Kun at least still hides his emotions, while Li Lei's hostility is practically written on his face.

At first he merely regarded Li Lei as an impulsive youth, resenting himself for having embarrassed him.

But it seems not that simple.

He had noticed since last night that Li Lei occasionally emitted waves of mental fluctuations.

That fluctuation gave him the feeling of being almost like a clump of conscious mental power.

Since this group showed hostility, he had no intention of letting them go.

Being honest, he had no particular thoughts, so just forget it.

But since the other side has murderous intent...

Then let Mo Ling refine them into flesh puppets, and also let the little loli gain some experience.

But now that he sensed something abnormal, he wanted to first see what it was.

Of course, he can be fearless and unbothered by this, all thanks to the Black Dragon.

The little guy's suppression of psychic power is practically monstrous; perhaps after drawing out that psychic energy, the Black Dragon could even get a big boost.

Lin An noticed Li Lei's solemn expression after seeing Zhang Tie's strength, then later an inexplicable confidence, even glancing at himself with some contempt.

He was really curious what that psychic energy actually was, able to make Li Lei act like that.

Is he possessed by a ghost? Or is it special equipment?

The battle on the road has entered a fever pitch.

Or maybe Xiong Hanzi is about to beat the Leaping Corpse into a fever pitch.

When he noticed Li Lei and Wang Kun trying to suck up for experience, he unhesitatingly let Gao Tian aim his arrows at them, then risked getting kicked twice to rush onto the monster's face.

A bear's face was kicked black and blue by the monster, the hulking black bear sat on the Leaping Corpse's back, gripping its neck with its left hand and pounding with its right like a pile driver.

The damage may be low, but they can't stop the constant barrage.

Amid everyone's astonished gazes, Zhang Tie hammered the monster into the concrete, making the Leaping Corpse's long limbs spasm.

The battle between Awakened Ones and Mutant was extremely fast.

From blasting the Licker to completely capturing the monster alive, it took only over ten seconds.

"Hiss! Hiss! Hiss!"

The monster kept hissing in pain, green blood spraying.

Zhang Tie panted, having torn off the Leaping Corpse's last limb, then looked up at Lin An as if seeking credit.

"Boss! Done!"

The Black Bear's grin was ferocious.

For a moment the crowd fell silent, they actually couldn't tell... who exactly was the monster.