Chapter 42 Appetizer

The soldiers began to clean up the battlefield.

The wilderness was cruel; in a simple encounter, the troop lost nearly sixty people, and the mortality rate for civilians was even higher due to panic and dispersal. This allowed the devouring larva to take advantage, resulting in over a hundred casualties in this battle. Some limbs lay scattered around, unable to be reassembled due to being gnawed upon.

Chen Feng stood still, gazing at the wailing and sobbing crowd, with a trace of thought crossing his eyes.

He altered some trajectories.

If it weren't for summoning the demon spider, all present would have become food for the devouring mother. Even Zhou Xian, a figure who would become famous in the future, would have no chance of escaping the jaws of a silver-level monster.

The trajectory changed during the battle with the deformed beast.

If he hadn't helped the army kill the deformed beast, the heavily damaged troop would have immediately returned to the main camp to regain strength, and when ready, would have cleared the district in one fell swoop.

It felt somewhat karmic.

Chen Feng saved some people, but unintentionally caused the death of even more in this battle.

There was no guilt.

He stood there silently, like a bystander. The survivors wept in agony, even the soldiers trembled. Out of a squad of ten, he was the only one left alive.

Death.

It was all too common in the apocalypse.

Luck wouldn't always favor the weak; even if one miraculously escaped once, without the strength to support oneself, any random catastrophe could claim your life.

Life was as frail as grass.

This was the most accurate depiction of the world.

For Chen Feng, he had more important things to consider.

Blood sacrifice.

After the battle, over a hundred human bodies and over fifty devouring larvae corpses lay on the grass, along with two bronze-level devourers. In the center of the field lay the demon spider and the devouring mother.

An astonishing harvest.

This was sufficient to conduct a true blood sacrifice.

Chen Feng's hands trembled slightly. Even for his temperament, it was difficult to contain his excitement. He couldn't wait to begin the ritual and summon the demons to descend.

However, before that, he had to clean up the surrounding crowd.

No one would want their loved ones' bodies to be defiled, and if sacrificed in front of the others, Chen Feng would have only two choices: kill them or be labeled a heretic.

Neither were good options and would ruin his plans.

Compared to such extremes, he had a better way.

Chen Feng walked towards Feng Zhiyong.

Having just experienced a near-death encounter, Feng Zhiyong still felt somewhat apprehensive. He looked at the demon spider in front of him, his expression somewhat dazed.

The battle between the demon spider and the devouring mother had reshaped his understanding of the apocalypse.

How many of these monsters were there?

Conventional firearms were completely ineffective.

Professionals!

He needed more fighters like the vine warlocks because only professionals with similarly eerie abilities could defeat these invulnerable monsters.

It wasn't until Chen Feng came to his side that Feng Zhiyong snapped out of his reverie.

When he saw Chen Feng, a hint of surprise appeared on his face. As the ruler of City J, he wasn't a man who showed his emotions, but the battle just now was too horrifying. It was undeniable that the others' survival had much to do with Cheng Feng.

Feng Zhiyong looked deeply at Chen Feng. Perhaps it was because of the support of the demon spider that his appearance and temperament had changed somewhat.

Sharp, imposing.

In Chen Feng, Feng Zhiyong felt some pressure.

Ignoring Feng Zhiyong's thoughts, Chen Feng got straight to the point: "You must leave here as soon as possible. The smell of blood here is too strong, and it will soon attract other monsters."

"Leave? You're not coming with us?" Feng Zhiyong furrowed his brow. He tried to persuade Chen Feng, as his remarkable performance in both battles had made the others somewhat reliant on him. After all, without him turning the tide against both the deformed beast and the demon spider, everyone would have perished.

Chen Feng shook his head, a trace of caution and concern in his eyes. "I have some unfinished business. There were some issues with the summoning just now, and I must return that body to its original world."

Disguise.

During the arduous journey of survival, Chen Feng had acquired some deceitful capabilities.

"We can wait for you," Feng Zhiyong's voice was hoarse as he tried to persuade Chen Feng.

"Listen!"

Chen Feng's eyes were sharp and cold as he said in a deep voice, "This place is too dangerous. Other monsters will arrive soon, and I won't be able to protect everyone. There will be massive casualties when the monsters attack. You must leave."

"Leave some gasoline for me. When you leave, I will hold a burial for these people."

"Don't worry, once everything is settled, I will catch up with you as soon as possible."

At this point, Feng Zhiyong's dark face hesitated. They didn't have the strength to face the surrounding monsters. He knew that the unit must return to the main base as soon as possible.

"Thank you."

After a moment of contemplation, Feng Zhiyong's face showed some guilt as he whispered, "I will remember everything you've done for everyone. If things are resolved, please make sure to find me in Dongqiao."

Looking at Chen Feng's youthful face, Feng Zhiyong felt a bit embarrassed. He should have stayed here and waited for Chen Feng to leave together. However, Chen Feng's words just now made him hesitate. Indeed, once the monsters come, with the current morale, the soldiers would be unable to exert much fighting power.

They had to leave!

Feng Zhiyong was not a hesitant person. Within a few minutes, he gave the order to leave this place before the danger arrived.

"A well-intentioned lie."

Too many people died in this battle, but war always comes at a price. The soldiers who heard the order didn't have time to mourn. After a short rest, they began to pack up and set out on the journey home.

Five barrels of gasoline were left on the ground.

Some people hoped that Chen Feng could help them hold a simple cremation for their loved ones and comrades. In the wild, cremation is the final resting place for the deceased. For the people, burial brings peace of mind. However, there were too many flesh-eating monsters in the wilderness. If buried now, it wouldn't be long before the graves were dug open and devoured.

It was very quiet.

The well-intentioned lie forced these people to leave the bodies of their loved ones and comrades. The air of sorrow spread, and some people even threw themselves on the bodies, crying uncontrollably.

But soon, they let go of their loved ones.

At this moment, even the most sorrowful person needed to control their reluctance.

Soon.

These people disappeared from Chen Feng's sight.

.........

Chen Feng needed absolute silence.

Any slight mistake would weaken the value of this blood sacrifice.

The dark elf hid in the corner. Once a stranger approached, the only thing waiting for them would be the icy arrow.

On the open playground, Chen Feng's expression was grim as he recited the obscure blood sacrifice prayer.

"Evil beings from the abyss, I pray for your attention with the blood before me..."

Chen Feng whispered softly, and the next moment, he made a surprising move.

He swung his arm and grabbed a zombie maggot with all his strength. His five fingers formed a hook and went straight into the gun barrel-covered body of the maggot, crushing its heart in an instant as scalding blood gushed out!

Then, he casually threw the body on the ground, letting the blood flow.

This was a special type of life sacrifice. In the abyss, life was mostly about madness and slaughter. To these creatures, chaos and killing were the main themes of life...

Heart.

This was just the appetizer for this summoning...