The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human?
Chapter 319 - 308: Hierarchies Among Superiors (Combined)_2

Chapter 319: Chapter 308: Hierarchies Among Superiors (Combined)_2

Yusena replied,

"How so?"

"The superior beings also have their own hierarchies, and moreover, those who serve the superior beings cannot become one themselves,"

said Yusena.

"Oh."

Liu Zheng casually responded and then turned around to swing his Slaughter Knife.

A fireball the size of a human head came flying from the side, was split in two by the Slaughter Knife, and then exploded with a loud bang.

The terrifying heat immediately scorched his uncovered face and arms, and the clothes of Yusena, who was beside him, were also peppered with many small holes from the flying sparks.

"Boss, be careful!"

Xia Kai, lagging behind, reacted quickly this time and raised the flintlock gun that Liu Zheng had given him, firing it.

Whether it was luck or skill, this shot hit the second incoming fireball perfectly, causing it to explode into fireworks several meters away from them.

However, that was not the end.

Three consecutive loud noises followed as three fireballs came at them from different heights.

"Da da da da da!"

The sound of gunfire continued non-stop, with dozens of bullets pouring out in an instant, forming a barrier in the air.

The three fireballs were successfully stopped by the barrier, exploding again.

The burst of intense light made everyone close their eyes involuntarily, and even Liu Zheng, who didn’t close his eyes, secreted copious thick tears.

The enemy attacking them seemed to realize that this type of attack was ineffective and finally revealed themselves from their hiding spot.

When everyone opened their eyes, what they saw was a creature even stranger than the Eye Cultivation Medium.

This creature was enormous; just its towering upper body alone was nearly six meters tall. The lower body would be around four or five meters, and the width was also nearly three meters.

Its lower half was covered in many slender limbs, similar to real-life organisms like scorpions, centipedes, and sandworms, which are all arthropods.

Its upper body, too, had many branches, but they were not animal limbs, but rather translucent branches glowing with white light.

Surrounding the lower body’s limbs was an abdomen clearly exhibiting features of femininity worship.

However, within this abdomen were not the alluring flesh walls but several plant-like buds with teeth.

At the top of its head was a blue four-petaled flower, which looked somewhat like a four-pointed star or even a cross.

At that moment, scattered flames were constantly appearing around the flower, then converging towards the center of the flower.

Clearly, this was the source of those fireballs.

"What is that thing?"

asked Liu Zheng.

"That is the Thousand-legged Flower, which was found in the Tommer Dungeon by the hunters from Carcarens Academy and then transplanted here,"

replied Yusena.

"No, seriously, are the people of Carcarens Academy sick? Such a monster should either be dissected on the spot or at least kept as a dangerous experiment. How could they just place it in the courtyard? Do they think they have too many students?"

he couldn’t help but comment.

"The Thousand-legged Flower has its own consciousness and enters a death-like state incapable of use once confined, so Carcarens Academy could only place it in the courtyard. However, they also developed a Potion that prevents attacks by the Thousand-legged Flower if sprayed regularly,"

Yusena explained.

"What about the Potion?"

"It was lost along with the decline of Carcarens Academy,"

Yusena explained.

"Then how do you avoid it?"

asked Liu Zheng.

"I’m not quite sure; the Thousand-legged Flower seems to have no desire to attack me. I know it’s related to experiments I’ve conducted on myself in the past, but I’m not sure which one had the effect,"

Yusena spread her hands.

"You biochem researchers really are tough,"

he admired.

"Mr. Deliveryman, that monster seems to be making a move,"

Andrina warned.

"Does it have any weaknesses?"

Liu Zheng asked as he looked towards the Thousand-legged Flower.

"According to data left by Carcarens Academy, the Centipede appears to have a very low resistance to poisonous substances,"

Yusena explained.

"Poisons? Do you guys have any?"

He looked around at everyone.

All of them shook their heads; they were either tough men using firearms or gentlewomen using canes, none deeming the use of Poison, such a sneaky weapon, worthy.

Xia Kai wasn’t above using something sneaky, but unfortunately, he didn’t have any.

"Dang dang!"

Helmet Man knocked on his helmet and then took out a syringe.

It was not blood in this injector, but a green liquid.

"This is the extract from the Rotten Blood Flower. Just one dose of this extract can turn an adult’s entire bloodstream into foul-smelling Black Water. There are at least ten doses in this injector."

Yusenna recognized the liquid in the injector.

"Well, I never expected you, with your thick brows and big eyes, to use poison."

Liu Zheng was quite surprised.

After all, the teachings of the Church of Suffering seemed quite upright, aside from being somewhat demanding of its followers.

The Helmet Man shook his head and then gestured to inject himself with the injector.

"Oh, it’s for your own use. Tsk, I take back what I said earlier, it’s still your people from the Church of Suffering who are harsh."

Liu Zheng understood his meaning.

The Helmet Man shook his head triumphantly and then ran towards the Thousand-legged Flower with the injector.

"Mister delivery man, do we need to help?"

Andrina asked.

"No need, Lao Dou should be able to handle it."

Liu Zheng shook his head.

A person who had experienced a minor miracle should be able to handle even a leading elite monster.

"Okay."

Since he said so, everyone just watched the show.

Of course, they did not forget to remain vigilant.

After all, Yusenna did not say that there was only this one monster in Carcarens Academy, although even if she did, they would not have believed her.

"What’s the use of this thing?"

Liu Zheng asked, holding a tentacle.

If it was just decoration, Carcarens Academy wouldn’t carelessly leave a time bomb in the yard.

"Besides studies in mysticism, a substance can be extracted from the flowers of the Thousand-legged Flower. This substance can temporarily boost a person’s cognitive activity and continuous use can even permanently enhance one’s intelligence. Furthermore, this substance can infect other plants, enabling them to produce hallucinogenic substances."

Yusenna replied.

"The moss on the walkway you passed is the result of such infection."

"Oh, so it’s like an Yate version of ’The Big Leaf’."

Liu Zheng realized.

I guess if it were a character panel, it would be termed as an enhancement of Spiritual Attribute, right?

"Does this substance have any side effects?"

He asked.

Though the effects of Spiritual Attribute weren’t very apparent yet, no one would mind a permanent enhancement.

"There are some. First, boosting cognitive activity itself can lead to various brain and mental illnesses, and can even cause hallucinations or madness on the spot."

"Secondly, prolonged use of this substance can cause irreversible mutations in a person’s brain."

Yusenna said.

"That Madman’s skull didn’t come from this, did it?"

Liu Zheng had a sudden insight.

"Your wisdom could make you an outstanding Scholar."

Yusenna complimented him.

While they were talking, the Helmet Man had already charged up to the Thousand-legged Flower.

And the Thousand-legged Flower was ready, forming a fireball several times larger than before in the air, and then shooting it straight at him.

"Lao Dou, don’t smash the flower."

Liu Zheng shouted.

The Helmet Man, about to throw the Hook Spear, hurriedly stopped and rolled away a few meters.

The fireball flew over his head, heading towards the group.

"Andrina."

Liu Zheng yelled loudly.

Having so many subordinates and still needing to act personally would make him a poor leader.

"Yes."

"Holy Blood" Female Hunter responded, then drew her Hunter’s Fire Gun.

Unlike elegant close-combat weapons, Andrina’s ranged weapon was wildly robust.

The thick gun barrel was as big as her arm, and the muzzle was even larger.

It was more appropriate to describe this weapon as a hand cannon rather than a pistol.

Andrina lifted her hand cannon, barely aiming before pulling the trigger.

"Bang!"

A loud noise rang out as a thick, silver bullet blasted from the barrel, shooting towards the fireball.

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