As Zhang Chen's voice fell, he instantly vanished from his original spot!
Only 1.2 seconds later, his figure reappeared on the ice.
Almost simultaneously, all the ferocious bio-engineered failures that had surged across either exploded or were torn asunder, then dissipated into a mist.
"Phew! Done!"
Zhang Chen let out a long breath.
The consumption of [Divine Soul Burn] was simply outrageous!
Level 1 consumed only 10 [Super Crystal Cores] per second.
Level 2 increased to 100!
Level 3 was 1000! It was deadly!
Fortunately, the combat power it increased was also considerable, otherwise, even a tycoon like Zhang Chen couldn't afford to use this skill.
In just 2 seconds, 2000 [Super Crystal Cores] were burned. It hurt!
Ding! Automatic collection successful! Congratulations on obtaining [Super Crystal Cores] * 23000, [Bio-engineered Sample] * 23, [Failed Gene Fragment] * 23, [Unprocessed Energy Core] * 2.
Ding! Discovered [Unprocessed Energy Core]. Deconstruct immediately?
Yes!
Ding! Congratulations on obtaining 50 modification points and the skill [Intermediate Toxin Resistance]!
Ding! Congratulations on obtaining 50 modification points and the skill [Wind Blade]!
[Intermediate Toxin Resistance]: Upon use, can increase the target's toxin resistance to level 5!
[Wind Blade]: Upon use, allows the target to master the Wind Blade skill, using energy to compress air into invisible sharp blades for ranged attacks, requiring the target to possess flight ability.
Current modification points: 140!
The battle ended, and the flames on Zhang Chen's body finally subsided.
"Wow, Daddy is amazing!"
Xiao Bai clapped her hands with a smile, her eyes filled with admiration.
"It's alright. It's just that we're in a hurry. Otherwise, I should have left some for you to practice with!"
Zhang Chen said with a smile.
"Mhm, as long as I'm with Daddy, there will be lots of fun things. Xiao Bai isn't in a hurry!"
Xiao Bai nodded obediently, skipping and linking her arm with Zhang Chen's.
Purr...
Er Pang and Ao Xue shook the fur on their necks and slowly walked to Zhang Chen's side.
Ao Xue gently nudged Zhang Chen with her nose, while Er Pang unceremoniously stretched out its tongue to lick him. Zhang Chen reached out and pushed its tongue back into its mouth.
He appreciated the sentiment, but licking... that could be avoided!
The enlarged Er Pang was bigger than an elephant. One lick like that would ruin his neck and face, covering them in its drool.
And who knew what this guy had secretly eaten...
"True God, you have worked hard!"
Zhang Wenwen's eyes lit up. She hadn't expected that Zhang Chen's "wasting a little time" would only take two seconds!
She had foolishly thought that so many enemies would genuinely consume a lot of Zhang Chen's time. It seemed the True God was just being modest, and she had taken it seriously!
"Mm, it's okay!"
Zhang Chen forced a slight smile, as if he had just expended a great deal of energy in the battle.
"Mr. Zhang Chen, you are even more powerful than I imagined. What skill was that just now?"
"Why is it different from the augmentation types I've seen? It seems... your abilities are more remarkable!"
Xu Linna walked over slowly and asked.
"This ability? It's nothing special, not worth mentioning!"
Zhang Chen chuckled, puffed out his chest, and said nonchalantly.
"Heh, if you don't want to say, then don't. But soon we'll reach the bio-engineered base of the Progress faction!"
"Be careful. There will definitely be more powerful monsters there. Save some energy; we'll have a tough battle later!"
Xu Linna said, then turned to jump onto Ao Xue's back.
However, Zhang Wenwen, who was already sitting there, didn't even glance at Xu Linna, nor was she willing to reach out to help her.
Xu Linna couldn't jump that high and could only look at Zhang Chen with an awkward expression.
The latter had already mounted Er Pang, hugged Xiao Bai, and was running towards the mountains.
Looking at Zhang Chen's retreating back, Xu Linna felt that the skill he had just used seemed to have consumed a lot of his stamina.
"It seems... this skill cannot be used for a long time, right..."
Xu Linna pondered for a moment, and only then did Zhang Wenwen reluctantly pull her up.
Ao Xue spread her four legs and quickly chased after Er Pang.
"Daddy, are you very tired?"
Xiao Bai, sitting in Zhang Chen's arms, also sensed something was off. She reached out to touch Zhang Chen's forehead.
But it was too cold outside, and the temperature difference between his forehead and her hand was significant, making it difficult to tell if he had a fever.
Xiao Bai turned and pulled Zhang Chen's neck down, pressing her forehead against his.
Their noses almost touched.
"You're not hot either, the temperature is about the same!"
Xiao Bai said seriously.
"Maybe I should check his armpit? That's how it's done in cartoons!"
As Xiao Bai spoke, she reached out to undo Zhang Chen's clothes, but he quickly stopped her and explained:
"I don't have a fever. I was just pretending for that woman!"
"I suspect she's a mole!"
Xiao Bai looked at Zhang Chen and nodded seriously. A moment later, she said:
"Daddy, what's a mole?"
"..."
Zhang Chen was speechless. What was she nodding for?
"A mole means she's an enemy infiltrated into our ranks. She looks like she's with us, but she's actually with the enemy!"
Hearing Zhang Chen's explanation, Xiao Bai finally understood. She frowned and asked:
"Then if she's a bad person, the attacks we encountered on our way must be related to her, and... the path ahead might also be a bigger trap!"
Zhang Chen nodded and gently kissed the top of Xiao Bai's head, saying:
"Xiao Bai is so smart. The path ahead is definitely a trap, but we have to go!"
"One reason is that I want to take this opportunity to understand the strength of the natives. Second, it's also to clear out some potential enemies for you!"
"I'm keeping you by my side partly for protection, and partly to see what kind of strength these enemies who might capture you in the future possess. In case I'm not by your side later, you'll need to be able to handle it calmly!"
"You will grow up eventually, and you will have to stand on your own..."
As he spoke, for some reason, Zhang Chen suddenly thought of the World Destroyer.
"Then... if you're not by Xiao Bai's side, where will you go?"
Xiao Bai asked reluctantly.
"I... I was just using it as an example. It doesn't mean I will definitely leave!"
Zhang Chen explained.
"Even if Xiao Bai grows up, I won't leave Daddy!"
Xiao Bai suddenly felt a little wronged, her lips pouting.
Then, she thought of a good idea!
From today onwards, she and Mo Ran would sleep by Daddy's side every day. Wherever he went, she and Mo Ran would stick to him.
Let's see how he could leave her!