jdhmnovel Chapter 348: Green and Red Snake Insect Tribe
Chapter 348: Green and Red Snake Insect Tribe
"It's impossible to determine what it is based on these traces, but what is certain is that the level is no more than level three." Chen Zeyu narrowed his eyes slightly and scanned the ground again, "But it could be a level one or level two Zerg." There was a hint of caution in his tone. After all, it is indeed difficult to accurately judge the level of the Zerg based on these traces alone.
"What's the quantity?" Nangong Jingming continued to ask. The quantity was directly related to the team's next action decision.
"Looking at the traces of movement here, judging from the width, spacing and overlapping parts, there should be no less than thirty of them." Chen Zeyu made a relatively accurate guess based on his rich experience.
"Thirty isn't a lot. Let's follow this trail!" Nangong Jingming thought for a moment and made a decisive decision. He saw this as a good opportunity to earn points, and given the team's strength, dealing with around thirty low-level Zerg wouldn't be difficult.
Upon receiving the captain's order, everyone sprang into action. Everyone knew there might be Zerg ahead, but instead of fear, they felt a surge of excitement and anticipation. In this challenging assessment, every battle against the Zerg was an opportunity to prove themselves and earn points.
The team slowly advanced along the trail, the only sounds in the quiet forest being the soft rustle of footsteps and the occasional chirping of insects. Half an hour later, they noticed the tracks on the ground were becoming increasingly dense and chaotic, with large areas of grass flattened and the soil disturbed.
"Everyone, stay safe and be ready for battle." Nangong Jingming lowered his voice and warned the team. He had a keen sense that the Zerg's habitat might be not far ahead. Everyone nodded, their eyes revealing determination and vigilance, and their hands unconsciously grasped their weapons.
"Divide into five teams of ten and move forward to surround this area as best you can." Nangong Jingming quickly made tactical arrangements. Fortunately, the team divisions had been determined in advance. At his command, everyone automatically formed their lines and slowly advanced forward in a fan-shaped formation.
As they drew closer, a pungent, fishy odor assaulted their nostrils. Soon, a massive pit appeared before them. Everyone took a closer look and gasped. The pit was densely packed with green and red snakes and insects, entwined and wriggling. There were at least several hundred of them.
"Hmm, we've arrived at the home of the Green-Red Snake Zerg!" Chen Zeyu said in shock, his mouth slightly open, a look of disbelief on his face. The scene before him far exceeded his expectations. He had originally thought there would be only about thirty Zerg at most, but he hadn't expected to find such a large group here.
"Everyone, get on the mecha!" Nangong Jingming immediately ordered. In his opinion, facing such a large number of Zerg, the mecha would provide better protection for the team members. At least inside the mecha, the attacks they would receive would be greatly reduced.
"Yes," everyone responded quickly, pulling out their mechas from their space buttons. Suddenly, the sound of metal clashing echoed through the forest as everyone skillfully boarded their mechas and armed themselves.
Nangong Jingming was the first to board the mecha. His eyes were determined and fearless, and he led the attack on the green and red snake Zerg without hesitation. The sound of the mecha shattered the tranquility of the forest. The powerful weapon system instantly released powerful firepower, and beams of energy shot towards the Zerg in the pit.
Su Siyi stood aside, watching the dense swarm of green and red snakes and insects, her scalp tingling. These snakes looked remarkably similar to the snakes she remembered from Earth, yet the differences were stark. Their coloring was a strange blue and red, and their size was astonishingly large. A single snake was twice the thickness of an adult's head and at least fifteen meters long. The sight of them snaking and twisting in the pit was chilling.
"Sister, if you're scared, just watch from the side. We can handle this in no time." Su Wenying noticed his sister's dazed expression and said with concern. In his eyes, his sister was always someone who needed his protection. Faced with such a terrifying scene, he couldn't bear to let his sister take any risks.
"Brother, I'm not afraid." Su Siyi took a deep breath, her eyes growing firmer. She addressed her brother, then resolutely boarded her mech and, controlling it, attacked the Blue-Red Snake Zerg. In her heart, her desire for points overcame her fear. She knew only by earning enough points would they have the opportunity to enter the school and learn more about interstellar science. She firmly believed that once they entered the school, the knowledge they would be exposed to would be richer and more comprehensive, laying a solid foundation for their development in the interstellar world.
As the team unleashed their full firepower, the entire battlefield instantly engulfed in flames. Sensing the threat, the green and red snake Zerg raised their heads, hissed, and lunged at the mechs. A fierce battle ensued, the clashing of metal and scales, the roars of the Zerg, and the roar of their weapons intertwined, echoing across the mysterious forest.
In this battle, although the number of Green and Red Snake Zerg outnumbered Nangong Jingming and his men by several times, their levels were generally low, with the vast majority at level one, and only a few reaching level two. In front of Nangong Jingming and his men's advanced mechas, these low-level Zerg were completely vulnerable, and the battle was almost one-sided.
On the fierce battlefield, artillery fire roared, energy beams crisscrossed, and Crimson Snake Zergs continued to fall under the attack. Chen Zeyu, in his mecha, had been completely absorbed in the battle, but when he saw the formidable firepower and superior performance of Nangong Jingming and his men's mechas, he was deeply shocked. The precision of their shots and the sheer force of their attacks were beyond anything he had ever seen. His eyes widened in amazement, and for a moment he forgot to control his mechas and continue his attack. At that moment, a stout, level-two Crimson Snake Zerg spotted his weakness and pounced like a flash of lightning, its maw gaping, baring sharp fangs, as it threatened to engulf his mecha.
At the critical moment, Nangong Jingming was quick-witted and quickly controlled the mecha to extend its mechanical arm and suddenly pulled Chen Zeyu's mecha to the side. The green and red snake insect race missed and twisted its body in anger.
"Thank you, Captain." Chen Zeyu came back to his senses, still in shock, and hurriedly thanked him through the communicator.