Chapter 871: Who are you?

Frenzied charge!

The slaughter begins.

Just as Lianglong was preparing to intervene and rush over.

Amidst cries of alarm, that silver giant bear had already charged into the crowd.

Red light flashed, blasting a bloody path.

Earthquake!

Die, worm!

Killing intent surged; Zhang Tie bit and crushed the nearest second-level peak who tried to sneak attack him, then his massive palms slammed the ground.

The earth shook and mountains trembled; the expanding ring-shaped shockwave directly re‑controlled the entire Awakened Ones legion.

The ground seemed to be drilled through by an earth dragon; even the distant onlookers who were not attack targets were thrown down in panic by the violent quake.

Continuous dizziness, area damage—many weaker Awakened Ones were simply severely injured.

The strength gap is too huge.

Skills that consume spiritual points after third rank are like a super‑charged version, cleanly delivering a crushing effect.

Second‑level resistance is useless before absolute crushing.

"Boom boom! Boom! Boom!"

The massive club smashed down, bringing a grating crunch.

Huge in stature, wielding a wolf‑tooth club, Zhang Tie was like a war god possessed.

One horizontal sweep could turn the surrounding Awakened Ones into a mound of minced flesh.

He struck with both arms: his left fired like missiles in rapid succession, while his right gripped a fearsome‑looking Lingchi weapon, ruthlessly smashing the fleeing crowd.

Critical hit! Shatter! Cripple!

Weaker Awakened Ones, or those trying to fight with speed, were horrified to find that though the bear looked clumsy, its strike speed was terrifyingly fast—impossible to dodge.

Occasionally triggering an instant‑kill effect, even a single graze from the Lingchi weapon would instantly burst into a cloud of blood mist.

Who has ever seen such a monstrous freak?

Were it not for their large numbers, and with Lianglong's leader shouting angrily from behind,

When facing this monster, everyone felt only terror, wishing they could turn and run.

Their attacks couldn't pierce its defense, yet it struck back with heavy‑injury instant kills—how could they fight?!

Too terrifying!

Whether strength or spirit type, any second‑level fighter felt their skills were fake when attacking that bear, causing hardly any damage.

They even dimly sensed the bear seemed to be absorbing their skills, growing stronger the more they fought.

Occasionally a few attacks from second‑level peaks could barely break the skin, drawing blood lines, but the rest had no effect at all.

Watching Zhang Tie charge into the crowd and slaughter like a whirlwind, they felt numbers were no longer an advantage.

Releasing group skills would hit allies, while close combat meant being swept away by a single club strike.

Anyone trying to flee or form a encirclement would be shocked to see a black shadow descend from above onto their head.

"I... damn..."

Inside the convoy, those who had been panicking now stared dumbfounded as the giant bear gradually turned red.

Even Yun Tian stood with his mouth open, having just opened his mech's jet vents, awkwardly spewing flames.

Heaven pities them.

Just now, he noticed Lin An seemed unwilling to act, and he was still a bit nervous.

He had originally wanted to fight side‑by‑side with Brother Zhang to ease the pressure.

After all, the enemy had many second‑level fighters and plenty of second‑level peaks like himself.

He had made all his desperate plans; after all, this was his debut before Lin An.

But who would have thought Brother Zhang alone would soon wreck the entire army corps?

This combat power—isn't it a bit too exaggerated?!

Thinking back to his time in Long An, he was at least a top hand in the Safe Zone, relying on his mech's traits and A‑level talent, praised by many as the strongest under Gao Tian.

Even if Zhang Tie hadn't advanced to third rank, he felt that when both were second‑level, he would probably still be a bit stronger.

But he never imagined… this scene somewhat shattered his worldview.

Damn it, is the third rank at fault, or is Brother Zhang the problem?!

Or is it that everyone following Lin An has issues?!

At the front of the convoy, Lin An calmly watched tens of thousands of Awakened Ones charging again in the distance.

Leading the charge was none other than Lianglong in blue armor.

Bursts of explosive airflow lightly stirred the bangs on his forehead.

With a casual mental barrier, the battle's aftershocks were easily blocked.

He was not surprised by Xiong Hanzi's performance.

Even in the death match, Zhang Tie could suppress the world's finest second‑level fighters, let alone after advancing to third rank.

A body from the Indestructible Asura—if it couldn't crush second‑level fighters, there'd be no point in playing.

The gap between Awakened Ones is just this brutal.

Watching the large reinforcements approaching, Lin An gave a slight shake of his head.

To be frank, he actually didn't intend to kill too many; after all, they're all humans with no deep blood feud.

But the enemy acted too hastily… that's what created this situation.

He also didn't know what the Safe Zone's ruler was thinking...

Logically, after seeing Zhang Tie transform, one should realize who this giant bear actually is.

Third rank plus giant bear form, with an extremely recognizable fighting style.

Even if one doesn't recognize Zhang Tie, one should also realize that Zhang Tie, even among third rank, is an extremely powerful existence.

But Lin An probably never imagined that the charging Lianglong did not participate in the death match.

He didn't even dare to enter the trial, just going through the motions, risking his life to promote to third rank.

In battles between third ranks, he has never personally participated.

No further thought.

After confirming the opponent seemed to have no brains, Lin An gently pointed at his brow.

One third rank joined, another third rank seemed to be retreating.

Soon the Awakened Ones reinforcements will arrive; if only Xiong Hanzi acts, it would be too wasteful of time.

Originally intending to talk peacefully, but now it seems we can only first intimidate and obediently make the opponent stay quiet.

Mental power spread out, locking onto the two third ranks.

But before the domain unfolded, a flash of surprise crossed Lin An's eyes.

In his perception, a figure suddenly blasted back to the edge of the Safe Zone, staring intently this way.

Huh?

How come I feel that person wants to run?

"Kill him!"

At the same time, Lianglong, only slightly slower than sound, with a grim face, roared as he led the charge.

The opponent is third rank, or a physique type!

Then we have to rely on ourselves to act!

But the closer the distance, the more he could feel the terror of that giant bear.

Damn, it seems stronger than me?

Looking at the blood-red, killing-obsessed giant bear, his heart felt somewhat uneasy, but he quickly suppressed the fear.

Even if I can't beat the opponent, but with two third ranks acting, we can surely kill him!

Moreover, under my command, the rapidly assembling legion is right behind me!

"Yuan Feng! Attack together! Awakened Ones legion, ready!"

Again he roared, Lianglong's body burst forth with rich spiritual energy, and he subconsciously glanced behind.

Just 0.1 seconds later, he suddenly froze.

Wait.

What about Yuan Feng following behind me?

The thought just arose.

In an instant, on the body of the youth he had originally ignored, dark-gold light suddenly burst forth.

About to unleash an indiscriminate attack, the Awakened Ones legion closely following only felt an intangible wave sweep over themselves.

Fear descended,

Domain unfolded, like an intangible ten-thousand-zhang abyss, dragging the entire battlefield into it.

"Boom!"

His body suddenly sank.

Feeling that although clearly still a hundred meters away, but the substantive-like spiritual power pressed on his body, Lianglong shockingly discovered his strength had actually plummeted greatly.

A strong sense of fear rose in his heart.

What kind of ability is this!?

No time to think, only saw those following him charge... not...

All Awakened Ones on the battlefield instantly, under this pressure, were forced to kneel on the ground.

Heads everywhere, the battlefield dark and crowded, yet a brief silence appeared.

Even the countless crowds in the distance could not comprehend the scene before them.

What's going on!? The legion that charged out, how were they all blocked!?

Under the absolute strength gap, the originally supportive descent domain burst forth with an effect comparable to high-rank crowd control.

In the already wounded legion, streaks of blood mist instantly burst open, and many Awakened Ones tragically died on the spot.

Not even worth calling an attack.

1 second later.

Everyone looked as if at the source of fear, with difficulty breathing at the indifferent figure standing in place.

Clearly they had absolute numerical advantage, yet they could not muster even a hint of resistance.

If they acted...

I would surely die!?

His whole body shook; Lianglong, after resisting the domain's pressure, was shocked to the point of despair.

For some reason, after making eye contact with those eyes, yet discovered the opponent wasn't even looking at him.

And he subconsciously seemed to think of something; when he turned back to look behind again, he saw a black shadow frantically fleeing backward.

In an instant, he seemed to have understood something.

Run!

Desperately sprinting, a piercing sonic boom sounded at the edge of the Safe Zone.

Pulling out an afterimage, the third-rank Awakened One Yuan Feng, who was originally still watching the battle, now had his face filled with shock.

If anyone were on the scene, they would surely find it impossible to believe that Yuan Feng, who was always steady as if nothing could affect him, now looked as if he had seen a ghost, panicking and flustered.

Giant bear! Youth!

He had only seen this combination in a death match!

Damn it! Damn it!

No wonder I felt something was off, no wonder I felt uneasy! No wonder my sixth sense was all danger!

The youth standing on the car roof is Lin An! This pervert disguised his appearance!

Beyond bizarre, truly unimaginable.

He didn't even look back, his mind set only on fleeing; at this moment he couldn't care about so-called face, or even abandoning the entire Safe Zone.

Why!? Why would that pervert come here!? Or is it that kind of disguise!?

If you're going to pretend, pretend thoroughly! When that bear shows up, only an idiot wouldn't know who you are!

Isn't Long'an Base a hundred eighty thousand li away!? That pervert doesn't stay in the base to advance, why run to this backwater place!?

I never imagined I'd offended Lin An; Yuan Feng now only hates that he didn't grow wings to fly out of this mountain range.

Although he had never personally seen Lin An make a move, having gone through the trial, he naturally knew how terrifying that man was.

Even if his strength was perverted to invincibility, that monster is more a demon king who kills without blinking!

Even in private, many war zones consider that pervert outright humanity's public enemy.

If it weren't for the death match allowing resurrection, that madman could himself wipe out humanity's elite!

Even though I am also three Fourth Rank, against such a monster I couldn't muster the slightest thought of resistance.

Can't worry about that now! Run first, talk later!

Heck!

A quiet curse rose in his heart; having run less than two kilometers, the youth's body shuddered suddenly, and a flash of despair crossed his eyes.

A voice devoid of emotion actually condensed into a line, drilling into my ear.

"Get lost back here."

The domain withdrew.

Lin An blinked to appear before Lianglong in an instant, ignoring the shocked gazes.

He pressed a single hand against the opponent's head, and vast mental power and spiritual energy locked on simultaneously.

"If you don't want to die, don't move."

Under his palm, Lianglong in his armor trembled slightly, unable to restrain himself.

The distance was too close.

He felt the opponent's surging power within, as well as an irresistible force.

At least... three Fourth Rank intermediate!

But how is this possible!?

"You... who exactly are you!?"

Trembling, Lianglong strained to raise his head, feeling as if the heavens had played a huge joke on him.

If I must die, I want to die with peace of mind.

I can't figure it out, really can't figure it out.

Clearly, the global Awakened Ones had just opened three Fourth Rank; why has this mysterious person already reached three Fourth Rank intermediate?

Could it be that advancement doesn't need time?

Have I run into a bug?