Chapter 14: Uninvited Guests

Night.

The bright moonlight spilled onto the ground, but instead of bringing any comfort, it added a touch of desolation and bleakness.

Day five.

Time passed quickly, and before long, the city would welcome a brief period of liberation.

Chen Feng was ready.

In the days to come, he would explore some nearby ruins and hone his mental strength, striving to quickly reach the silver level.

Improving strength was not just about having two summoned beasts to fight monsters. Leaving aside whether his mental strength was sufficient, even a slight mishap could cost him his life.

This city was a supply station. Compared to wandering alone in the open wilderness, having this city as a support would greatly increase his safety.

Chen Feng still had a lot to prepare, such as improving his combat power, summoning new beasts, and then crafting a self-defense weapon. If conditions allowed, he also needed to complete some tasks to enhance his military status in the army.

Time was of the essence.

If he wanted to leave here and explore broader territories outside to gain more powerful strength, Chen Feng needed some time to accumulate.

...............

Late at night.

Chen Feng closed his eyes, allowing his tense nerves to rest in the darkness. Tomorrow would be a new day, bringing him one step closer to a brief period of safety.

"Roar..."

Suddenly, a roar echoed from a distance, like thunder, causing the windows to tremble slightly. Chen Feng sat up and looked out the window, his pupils narrowing into slits.

What Chen Feng saw was a colossal creature over four meters tall, charging not far away. It had sturdy hind legs, sharp forelimbs, a purple body covered in closely fitting scales, and a strong defensive appearance.

Chen Feng murmured, "Earth Dragon?"

Boom!

The Earth Dragon stomped on the ground, shattering the bricks beneath its feet. It looked very angry, and its eyes had turned blood red.

A dragon species.

This was actually a dragon species.

In terms of appearance and aura, this Earth Dragon was clearly not a native creature of this planet. It came from another dimension, a monster with dragon bloodline.

The bloodline of the Earth Dragon was very thin, so thin that it couldn't even release the might of a dragon. They were just marginal creatures of the dragon race. Adult Earth Dragons had the strength of the silver level, and only a few leaders had the possibility of breaking through to the gold level.

The dragon race.

This word itself was taboo.

Although the bloodline of the Earth Dragon was very thin compared to true dragons, its strength was not weak, and its defense and endurance were also excellent. It was an all-around creature. Some powerful professionals liked to tame Earth Dragons as mounts, which was quite a cool thing to do.

The Earth Dragon's emotions were very unstable. It seemed to be chasing some enemy, attacking indiscriminately. In just a few minutes, it had already demolished a nearby residential building.

"Whoosh!"

A figure flashed through the ruins. She was petite, and a gentle light shone from her hand. Judging from her appearance, it resembled a long sword. As soon as she was discovered, she swung her arm and actually struck the Earth Dragon's chest.

"Splurt!"

A flash of blood.

The Earth Dragon's chest was torn open, and thick blood splattered on the ground.

"Did I see that correctly?"

Chen Feng growled softly. A weapon that could cut through the Earth Dragon's defense? This was no joke. The dragon scales of the Earth Dragon were as hard as steel. Besides the sharpness, how much strength did the person wielding this weapon need to lift it, and how could they move so quickly?

The counterattack from the other party even surprised Chen Feng.

"Roar..."

The injury to its chest made the Earth Dragon furious. It opened its huge mouth and let out a roar, like a cannon, causing severe damage within a three-meter radius around it.

Roar.

The Earth Dragon compressed its power into an air cannon, causing fatal damage to surrounding enemies. At close range, some ordinary people might even be directly blasted into pieces.

A figure was blasted out of the dust.

"A woman?"

Chen Feng widened his eyes. The figure lying on the ground was indeed a woman.

She had black hair tied into a simple ponytail, and she wore a black and white martial arts suit. The round neckline revealed her beautiful collarbone, and the gray mini skirt paired with leggings accentuated her slender legs. A moon-shaped pendant hung on her fair wrist.

From her appearance, she didn't seem too old.

The most attractive thing about her was the faint yellow light on her right hand, a long sword-shaped light that seemed ethereal but possessed enough destructive power to cut through the Earth Dragon's defense.

"A professional."

"A professional with a foundation in martial arts."

Chen Feng carefully observed the surroundings and focused on the woman's attire and abilities. He sighed inwardly, "An awakened professional who can manifest strength into a weapon."

The abilities of professionals were diverse. Some, after awakening, could manifest their strength, such as turning into beast claws or sprouting an extra pair of wings. Others could manifest their strength into weapons.

Weapons.

This was a crucial equipment in the apocalypse.

For some power-type professionals, the most important pursuit was a handy weapon.

Chen Feng never expected that the woman standing before him, who dared to confront the Earth Dragon head-on, possessed the ability to transform her weapon. Unlike other weapons, the blade in her hand had the ability to evolve, becoming stronger as her own power increased.

If she were to become a legend, in a surprise attack, she could easily kill any opponent of the same level.

However.

She wouldn't have that chance.

Having just been hit by the Earth Dragon's air cannon at close range, she may have already lost consciousness, and the next second, she would be torn to pieces by the Earth Dragon.

Rescue.

Chen Feng shook his head; there was no "hero saves the damsel in distress" scenario in his dictionary.

The Earth Dragon was formidable, and once they engaged in battle, even if Chen Feng ultimately defeated it, he would likely have to pay a price.

This was a lesson.

No matter how powerful one's abilities were, if one was careless, the next second could turn them into a corpse.

The Earth Dragon was panting, emitting two streams of white mist from its nostrils. Its chest wound had weakened its physical condition, and it staggered to the woman's side, its eyes revealing a hint of human-like resentment. The next second, it opened its mouth and lunged toward her head.

It's over.

Chen Feng was somewhat disinterested; he only hoped that the Earth Dragon, having finished its meal, would leave this place soon.

"Whoosh!"

Suddenly, a strange sound came from the ground. When Chen Feng looked over, he found that the woman who had been lying on the ground had jumped up and was running away to the side.

Not dead?

Chen Feng chuckled in disbelief. The woman had deceived the Earth Dragon by playing dead and successfully escaped when it underestimated her.

A good psychological factor, which further confirmed Chen Feng's initial speculation that this woman had likely received some professional training before awakening, such as taekwondo, boxing, or other combat skills.

But that had nothing to do with Chen Feng; he was just a spectator, nothing more.

The woman had clearly been shaken by something. Her speed had slowed considerably, and she aimlessly sought a safe haven. However, the surroundings were mostly low buildings, and with just one impact, the Earth Dragon could possibly knock her down. She looked around, and a tall building caught her eye. Without time to think, she ran towards it with all her might!

"Damn it!"

Chen Feng's lazy pupils suddenly contracted, and he couldn't help but curse.

It's no wonder his reaction was so intense; that was because the direction the woman was running in was none other than the nursing home where he lived!