"Of course, these bad guys have left now and shouldn't be back for the time being!"
"But monsters are different. They are erratic, bloodthirsty, and have no logic whatsoever!"
"Bad guys can be scared away, but those monsters don't know what fear is. We need to be careful!" Gao Rongfeng said nervously.
"Is that so? If I follow you, will I encounter monsters?" Zhang Mo asked excitedly, slowly emerging from the dark corner.
He knew that Zhang Wenwen had been actively promoting the True God Cult, and had even painted pictures of everyone, including Zhang Chen, Zhang Mo, and even Er Pang and Ao Xue, accompanied by introductions and divine deeds.
Afraid of being recognized, he had intentionally smeared a lot of ash and mud on his face.
However, what he didn't know was that those propaganda posters had been significantly altered and beautified through several revisions.
Especially the visuals, which were "slightly" modified to highlight the divine aura.
However, such modifications meant that even if Zhang Mo appeared before people with his bare face, they wouldn't associate him with the Son of the True God depicted in the paintings.
"I can't guarantee we'll encounter monsters, but walking together is much better than you wandering alone!"
"Little one, where are your family? I'll take you to find them!" Gao Rongfeng asked enthusiastically.
Now that the ring could be removed from his hand, he didn't care that Zhang Mo didn't have one.
"My family... is in another world..." Zhang Mo replied truthfully.
"Another world?"
"Hmph, these detestable raiders!" Gao Rongfeng said coldly, feeling a bit more sympathy for Zhang Mo.
He thought that Zhang Mo's statement about being in another world meant he was dead.
Considering that several members of the True God Cult had been killed by these raiders, Gao Rongfeng naturally assumed that Zhang Mo's family had also been killed by them.
"Brother, can you take me to find monsters?" Zhang Mo pleaded.
"Alas, child, you need to cheer up. Not far from here is the Dynasty of the New World, where people live in peace and contentment!"
"It's just that there's still a journey to get there, and it will be dangerous. Please believe me, I will protect you!"
"The people there are very friendly to children, and you will surely like it!" Gao Rongfeng said with some pity.
"Yes, then let's set off quickly, towards that dangerous area!" Zhang Mo nodded, saying with anticipation.
"Silly child, it's *through* the dangerous area, to the prosperous Dynasty... The dangerous area is not our destination!" Gao Rongfeng chuckled and shook his head, thinking that a child's ability to express themselves still needed improvement.
Thus, Gao Rongfeng summoned the 【Mechanical Rhinoceros Beetle】 and escorted Zhang Mo towards the "dangerous area."
【Mechanical Rhinoceros Beetle】: A product of the post-apocalyptic era, developed by scientists such as Tang Houde of the Blue Ring. It can consume crystal cores for high-speed movement and can be stored in a ring, but it has no combat power.
As soon as they left the city, they saw a group of giant mutated rats running in herds on the highway. Gao Rongfeng quickly pulled Zhang Mo aside to hide, and only set off after the rat swarm had passed.
"Although these rat swarms seem terrifying, they are actually at the bottom of the food chain in the entire world's ecosystem!"
"They will choose the safest routes to advance. Generally, where they have crawled, other mutated creatures will not appear for a while!"
"So, traveling like this is the most effortless and worry-free way, but if a monster appears, it will definitely be a super powerful one!"
"However... I feel that the True God is favoring me today, and I won't be so unlucky as to encounter a formidable creature!" Gao Rongfeng imparted post-apocalyptic survival experience to Zhang Mo as they walked.
Zhang Mo nodded, his face full of anticipation. His current strength was that of a mid-level transcendent, third stage, about to advance to high-level transcendent. The crystal cores provided by these giant rats wouldn't even be enough to fill his teeth. He needed to find some big guys to fight. Hearing that they might encounter big guys immediately piqued his interest.
The two rode the Mechanical Rhinoceros Beetle, following the rat swarm at a distance of three kilometers. Not long after, they saw bloodstains on the ground, and a fishy stench permeated the air.
"Bother, what you fear comes to pass. It seems there's a big one ahead!" Gao Rongfeng frowned.
"Hey, don't go any further!" Someone by the roadside suddenly poked their head out of the tall grass, quietly warning them.
"Hm?" Gao Rongfeng stopped and walked into the tall grass. Surrounded by grass two to three meters high, more than a dozen survivors were gathered, their eyes filled with panic.
"We were also planning to follow the rat swarm, but there was a sudden intense energy fluctuation ahead. We estimate it's a big one!"
"This is our team's energy sensor. She can sense strong energy fluctuations, and we've been fortunate to escape danger thanks to her every time!" An elder pointed to a girl wearing an eye patch beside him.
"Yes, thank you for the warning!" Gao Rongfeng said respectfully.
"We wouldn't dare warn just anyone, after all, people's hearts in the apocalypse are the least trustworthy!"
"But I see you are a fellow believer, wearing a dark red hood with the symbol of the True God, that's why I'm speaking out to warn you!"
"To be frank, we are also followers of the True God Cult. Our original camp was destroyed by monsters, so we are planning to seek refuge with the main church," the elder said frankly.
"The True God will protect everyone. Since the True God has guided us to meet, I will definitely escort everyone to the prosperous Dynasty!"
"I'll go ahead and scout the path first. Everyone hide here, conceal your auras, and I'll be back soon!" Gao Rongfeng said.
"Be careful, prioritize your safety. Monsters can never be exterminated!" the elder reminded him kindly.
*Swish!* Gao Rongfeng's figure flickered and instantly vanished into the tall grass. Beside him, Zhang Mo also disappeared.
"How is it? Is everything alright over there!?" the elder asked the girl nervously.
"I can only sense energy fluctuations when a battle begins. I don't sense anything now!" the girl said faintly.
"Hmm, I hope there are no energy fluctuations. When that big one is full, we can continue on our way!" The elder nodded, sat down on the ground, and took out a piece of hard, dry bread to chew.
"There are energy fluctuations, and... they're very strong! Even somewhat terrifying..." The girl suddenly stood up abruptly, her face pale as she exclaimed.
"Oh no, could it be that our fellow believer was discovered by a monster?" the elder exclaimed in alarm.
"No, it's someone who unleashed a terrifying power and eliminated the monster..."
"This person... is simply too powerful..." the girl muttered with a pale face.