Chapter 296: Tang Long's Death

Soldiers in military uniform, their hands condensing freezing ice, eyes blood-red, shouted at their superior officer:

Superior officer, let's flee quickly!

We can't hold out! Really, we can't hold out!

His voice trembling, the ice crystals condensing in his hand shot hastily at the crawling creatures rushing forward.

The army has been thrown into chaos; of the few Awakened Ones, only three remain alive.

Yang Bocheng clenched his fists tightly; the scene before him, like a slaughterhouse hell, filled him with deep helplessness.

Of the survivors rescued, more than half are dead or wounded.

If it weren't for the monsters being attracted by a large amount of runnable food, he would have already been killed by the monsters.

What should we do?

Abandon these survivors and then flee?

They are already unable to resist the monsters' assault, and cannot even withstand the impact of the corpse horde.

Inside the armored vehicle, Tang Tian rushed out in a panic, his liver and gall about to burst, his face terrified:

Sir!

Please, please take us with you, we must be taken with you!

Not far away, a monster scooped up the crowd beneath its feet in one gulp and swallowed them amid screams.

He did not want to die, and certainly did not want to die so miserably.

Especially the wailing banshee's method, which melts a person alive into a blob, almost made him faint from fear.

Yang Bocheng took a deep breath.

He knew he could no longer save anyone else, or even whether he himself could survive was a question.

He dared not hesitate any further.

Tang Wan's family right before him must be taken along.

Lin An's information is crucial; he needs to bring these three back to the Military Region for thorough verification.

Especially...

The superior's meaning is simple.

If these three are truly Lin An's "family members," keeping them in hand could be used as hostages to force Lin An to show himself.

Although the method is despicable, it concerns the greater good.

With three hostages, Lin An, no matter how unwilling, will have to obediently come forward.

Not daring to hesitate, Yang Bocheng took a deep breath, planning to seize the moment while the monsters were still in their killing frenzy to lead people in escape.

Seeing this, Tang Tian's eyes lit up with joy; he did not want to stay here even a moment longer.

Sister!

Go! Quickly push mother out!

On the other side, Tang Long hurriedly approached Yang Bocheng's side, lips trembling:

Officer Yang, me too! Take me with you!

I am an Awakened One, I'm still useful!

Several soldiers who never left his side guarded, pointing their guns at Tang Long to prevent him from threatening their superior officer.

Yang Bocheng furrowed his brow, showing impatience.

Tang Long is indeed an Awakened One, but he is timid; along the way he never dared to use his ability.

He has no connection to Lin An whatsoever; moreover, bringing him along would mean three Awakened Ones in the group, making their aura too conspicuous.

Originally, even leading people in escape might not succeed.

If the monsters sensed their aura, and happened to give chase, everyone would die.

His face grim, he did not want to bring Tang Long along.

Seeing Yang Bocheng's attitude, Tang Long's heart jolted.

He hurriedly turned around, pleading with Tang Tian and the others:

Tang Tian! Tang Wan!

Quickly persuade Officer Yang! I saved you! Let me flee with you!

People ought to have a conscience!

A black gun muzzle pointed at his forehead; as a weak Awakened One, at this close range, if he fired, his head would burst just the same.

Especially since Yang Bocheng himself is an Awakened One, making him dare not act rashly.

Tang Tian snorted coldly, spat:

Beg me? How did you treat me back then?

Conscience?

Damn your mother's nonsense! It's clearly you who kidnapped us!

You wanted to use us as bargaining chips with others!

Save me? Did Laozi let you save me?!

Yang Bocheng furrowed his brow tightly, seeing the monsters' slaughter speed extremely fast; the last batch of soldiers sent forward suffered heavy casualties:

Don't argue!

Tang Long, you're on your own, scatter and flee. If we return to the Military Region, as an Awakened One we will certainly take you in. But following us, your target is too...

Before his words finished, Tang Long's eyes flashed with intense madness and killing intent.

He stared fixedly at Tang Tian's back as he prepared his backpack, the long-held resentment surging in his heart.

Split up and run?

You didn't let me save?

Who knelt on the ground, crying and begging Laozi?

The petty man has got his way!

I can't go on living, you also don't even think of escaping!

I was already furious beyond measure because Tang Tian secretly informed and betrayed himself, and now this little bastard even dares to insult me?

With a roar, Tang Long recklessly rushed at Tang Tian, his hand conjuring a tiger-headed great blade that came down upon his head!

"Fuck your mother! Laozi will kill you!"

Laozi will chop to death this bunch of wolf-hearted, dog-gutted beasts!

The sudden change stunned everyone; the soldiers holding guns hastily turned their barrels, yet dared not fire.

Tang Long and Tang Tian's silhouettes overlapped; under gunfire, it was highly likely to directly kill both of them.

A killing intent as tangible as it was came over him; Tang Tian watched helplessly as the manifested great blade slashed toward his head, fear and regret.

Why did I have to be so mouthy?

The blade's edge looms over his head.

Yang Bocheng felt a surge of dread; if Tang Long were to slaughter the Tang Tian family, his operation would be a total failure.

In the emergency, he hastily clasped his hands together and shot out a wind blade aimed at Tang Long's legs.

The wind is faster than the blade.

—hiss!

The pale green wind blade, like a sickle, sliced through Tang Long's legs; the sudden impact made his body lurch sideways, and the great blade he had been swinging missed Tang Tian's head, instead cutting his arm.

—puff!

Tang Tian's entire shoulder was split open at the joint, and his right hand, severed at the wrist, fell to the ground.

—ahhhhh!!

He cried out in pain.

Even if the spirit-energy manifested blade's power were weak, it was still far beyond what an ordinary person like Tang Tian could withstand.

—my hand! my hand!!

Tang Tian looked on, face collapsed, as his arm was severed and fell to the ground, screaming hoarsely.

Tang Mother, who had just stepped down from the vehicle behind him, immediately fainted at the sight.

—bang bang! bang! bang!

Continuous gunfire rang out.

Dense bullets pierced Tang Long's body, blood continuously gushing from the wounds in his back.

Life ebbed away.

Tang Long spat blood continuously in the air before collapsing to the ground.

He fiercely stared at the foul-smelling Tang Tian trio, his eyes full of resentment and unwillingness:

—you bastard...

—you all...

—may you die a horrible death!!

With his last breath swallowed, Tang Long stared wide-eyed in anger, dying with eyes unclosed.

Tang Wan looked on with a sorrowful expression at her little brother's severed arm, her legs trembling uncontrollably, her mind blank.

—what are you standing there for!?

—hurry up and go!

Yang Bocheng let out a roar, and the monster behind him was drawn over by the recent noise.

The man-eating crawler let out a hiss, as if it had found a delicacy.

Hearing the roar, several people turned pale and hastily turned to flee.

Can they escape?

The monster's speed was extremely fast; Yang Bocheng glared at Tang Tian with hatred, thinking that if this person weren't connected to Lin An, he would surely kill this good-for-nothing!

If it weren't for his mouthiness provoking Tang Long, how would they have attracted the monster's attention!

Behind him, a foul wind blew in gusts.

When a black shadow passed overhead, a group of people despondently lifted their heads, wailing with bitter smiles.

The crawler let out a hiss, its foreclaws stabbing out like lightning.

—boom!!

Suddenly, a black shadow glowing red slammed into the monster's body; the tremendous impact shattered the crawler's limbs, sending it sprawling sideways.

—yo ho.

—damn, are they still fighting among themselves?

Only then did Tang Wan come to her senses, her gaze following Yang Bocheng's as she stared in disbelief at a black bear standing before her.

—what are you looking at? haven't you seen a shapeshifting awakened one before?

Zhang Tie glanced at the terrified Tang Wan, who had wet her pants, and gave her a disgusted look.

This little lass is truly ugly...