The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human?
Chapter 270 - 266 Stand Still

Chapter 270: Chapter 266 Stand Still

Father John watched as the other party approached him.

That magical perception constructed the image of the other in his mind.

Even in his hometown, the other’s attire was too unconventional, let alone in conservative Yate.

Moreover, there seemed to be a shadow looming over the other’s body.

"A creature that hides its head but shows its tail."

Father John muttered, clenching the long-handled axe in his hand.

The saw meat knife, threaded cane, and long-handled axe were the three most commonly used weapons by workshop hunters.

Both the threaded cane and the long-handled axe were weapons that only veterans could handle proficiently; used improperly, they could even harm oneself.

Unlike the elegantly and agilely famed threaded cane, the long-handled axe symbolized pure destruction and violence.

Because it was pure, it was efficient.

Being a hunter was just a job for Father John, through which he earned money and protected his family.

That’s why he had the area he was responsible for changed to Yadan Cemetery, the closest to his home.

On every night of duty, Father John would come here.

He would kill all the beasts as quickly as possible and then return home to enjoy time with his family.

And tonight was no exception.

No matter by what means the other had deceived Flora, he was going to take him down, bring his daughter back home, and remind his wife to keep an eye on her.

By the way, where was his wife Shirley?

A sudden question popped into Father John’s mind, then his brain felt as though it had begun to boil.

"Ah!!!"

He let out a painful howl as his canine teeth grew outward again, and more hair covered his face.

The songs in his blood grew louder, suppressing all of Father John’s thoughts.

They said,

"Hunter, hunter, you need not suffer so."

"Hunter, hunter, the song will guide your way."

"Hunter, hunter, your weapon thirsts for slaughter."

"Hunter, hunter, fill the void with blood."

"Blood, yes, I need more blood. It’s so delicious, so sweet."

Father John licked his sharp canine teeth with his tongue, scraping a gash onto its tip.

The metallic taste of blood stimulated his taste buds, making him feel even more empty.

"There are beasts everywhere, and sooner or later you too will become one of them!"

John roared and charged at the strange figure with his long-handled axe.

"Are you talking about yourself?"

Liu Zheng responded faintly, then raised the Slaughter Knife.

"Clang!"

The violent clashing of metal echoed through the cemetery.

The tentacles wrapped around the knife handle dipped slightly.

"Oh, interesting."

Liu Zheng raised an eyebrow.

As expected of a hunter responsible for killing beasts, he was on a completely different level from those ordinary residents turned beasts.

And Father John’s strength was clearly much stronger than the young hunter he had previously faced, and his madness was much deeper too.

From his face, he was very close to beastification.

Liu Zheng did not know how to cure Beastification Disease, but he knew how to tame beasts.

That is, to beat them until they dare not bare their teeth.

The recoil from Hunter’s Axe brought Father John back to a sense of clarity. A hunter’s instinct was not just frenzied slaughter, but also the cunning of a beast.

He had never encountered a human who could so easily catch his axe, and the other even used only one hand.

"A Beast? No, I didn’t smell the scent of blood. What exactly are you?"

Using the rebounding force, Father John retreated, leaping a distance of several meters with agility that belied his middle-aged appearance, resembling a lean cheetah instead.

"Just a delivery guy, doing a bit of purchasing on the side. You might as well stand there and take your hits, save us both some time, I still have a lot of work unfinished."

Liu Zheng said leisurely.

"Arrogant!"

His attitude infuriated Father John, who raised his hand and fired another shot.

The gunshot sounded, but Father John moved faster than the bullet.

He discarded the flintlock gun and, while running, he pulled apart the folded handle of his axe, which quickly extended from the length of an arm to nearly the height of a man.

By the time the axe handle was fully extended, he had reached Liu Zheng.

Using the momentum of his sprint, Father John swung the long-handled axe.

The axe cut through the air with a thick whoosh, its fierce momentum leaving no doubt that it could split Liu Zheng in two.

Fortunately, he was not human.

Liu Zheng raised the Slaughter Knife again, this time with two tentacles.

Blood splattered as Father John’s tall figure was sent flying back, his left cheek swelling massively, several blackened teeth falling onto the grass with blood.

Liu Zheng’s third tentacle hung down, the end of the gunstock slightly cracked.

If it weren’t for promising Flora to try and save her father, he would have used the saw meat knife just now.

Of course, Father John’s reaction speed had also exceeded his expectations; he had actually aimed for the opponent’s temple initially.

"Ah, the feeling of pain, so good, it makes me feel alive."

Father John quickly steadied himself, then muttered to himself.

Hearing his words, Liu Zheng’s expression turned strange, wondering if this guy was also part of the Church of Suffering.

While speaking, Father John reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a syringe, then without hesitation, he plunged it into his thigh.

The plasma inside was immediately infused into his veins, as if it were rushing in on its own.

His swollen cheek quickly subsided, and even the broken teeth began to regrow roots.

"Is this Blood Healing? Impressive."

Liu Zheng said enviously.

The effects could match those of recovery items of excellent quality and above, right?

And this type of syringe seems to be standard issue for hunters, setting aside possible side effects, even he didn’t have such lavish equipment.

Blood Healing not only healed Father John’s wounds but also enhanced the vitality of his blood.

Excited blood raced through his veins, making his entire body itch.

His eyes nearly bulged out.

"Blood, I need more blood."

Father John’s instincts were further unleashed as he leapt high into the air, swinging the axe mid-jump.

The pale moonlight shone on the blood-stained blade of the axe, making this already terrifying weapon look even more menacing.

And his muscles also swelled during the leap, puffing up his large hunter coat.

Xia Kai could imagine what kind of muscular monster lurked beneath that seemingly aging exterior.

He questioned himself, if it were him facing this axe, could he withstand it?

The answer was, no.

What about this newly met powerhouse?

"He should be able to, right?"

Xia Kai thought uncertainly.

After all, a big part of a player’s strength comes from their gear, and this big shot was all decked out in luxurious gold, clearly a wealthy man.

"You must win, big shot!"

He cheered for Liu Zheng in his heart.

After all, if Liu Zheng won, he might knock him down or use him as cannon fodder, but if Father John won, he would surely kill him.

Under Xia Kai’s anxious gaze, Liu Zheng made his move.

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