Chapter 0008: Professionals

Chen Feng stood cautiously at the corner downstairs, having only caught a fleeting glimpse of his opponent during their brief encounter. He did not see the entirety of the other party's figure, but he sensed the softness and curvature of their body.

Chen Feng, wielding a bone knife, charged towards the barefoot centipede and struck it right in front of its head with a single blow

Tread tread

He recognized the identity of this fellow, and it was indeed ... ...

Chen Feng stepped onto the floor, surrounded by cobwebs, with the walls severely corroded. It was evident that no one had set foot here for a long time

The centipede, with its bare feet, hurriedly waved its limbs, sliding backward, its pair of eyes fixed intently on Chen Feng, filled with anger and ferocity

Combat training

There is one last step

Indeed, this is just the beginning of the apocalypse. Many monsters are still in their larval stage. As they consume and absorb energy particles from the air, some monsters will undergo transformations. For instance, the sulfuric acid worm, when it accumulates enough energy, will grow wings and become the purple-winged sulfuric acid worm. At that point, with its bronze-level strength, it not only shortens the time it releases sulfuric acid but also gains the ability to fly, making it a formidable adversary.

A bug appeared before Chen Feng

Pfft

Snap!

The centipede let out a hiss, and another wound appeared on its body. This not only did not deter it, but instead ignited its fury, causing its attack speed to more than double.

Regarding this matter, Chen Feng was not surprised. The vitality of insects is extremely robust, and some exceptionally gifted insects even possess the ability to regenerate themselves

For example, the sulfuric acid bug is a creature capable of spraying sulfuric acid, yet it moves at an extremely slow pace. The time required to spray sulfuric acid also necessitates a buffer, during which a single brick can effectively neutralize the opponent in the intervals when they accumulate sulfuric acid.

This also helps to increase the chances of survival

Snap!

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In addition to these combat-oriented professionals, there are also some lifestyle professionals whose abilities, although not remarkable, are proficient in certain life skills, such as blacksmiths, enchanters, and alchemists

The cleanup operation is nearing its conclusion, with only the last floor remaining, which will become a stable stronghold for Chen Feng

The barefoot centipede is considered one of the more formidable opponents among cannon fodder, possessing not only agile speed but also considerable attack power. For Chen Feng to be able to kill it within one minute is already regarded as a commendable achievement

Many people are afraid, and that is due to the influence of fear. As long as one can muster the courage, it will be discovered that the monsters appearing on the streets today are not insurmountable.

This is a collective term for all the abilities of the evolved beings, which include melee fighters adept at ambush, such as the Shadow Assassin, the Shadow Weaver, and the Annihilation Killer. There are also formidable tanks with strength akin to that of an elephant, such as the Rock Giant, the Hill Lord, and the Beast Shaper. Additionally, there are spiritual professions like Chen Feng, including Summoners, Beast Tamers, as well as Ice and Fire Mages, Elementalists, and so forth.

A summoner, instead of using summoned beasts to fight against enemies, personally takes the stage wielding a long knife to engage in battle. If other professionals were to witness this, they would undoubtedly feel astonished

Snap

Pfft

Fortunately, the opponent is merely in a juvenile form; the bone-cutting knife can penetrate its defenses. If one strike is insufficient to deliver a fatal blow, then several strikes will suffice

serpentine creature

A stream of pitch-black brain fluid gushed out, with even some mottled white spots present; this was the brain fluid of the barefoot centipede, which had just suffered a severe blow.

Suo Suo ... ...

They possess unique abilities; for instance, a forger can temper steel and forge weapons. As their realm advances, they can even incorporate the organs and blood of monsters to enhance the destructive power and lethality of the weapons

After slaughtering the barefoot centipede, Chen Feng subsequently encountered inferior creatures such as the sulfuric acid worm, the land eel, and the bullet ant. Compared to the former, the latter were merely a bit more formidable in appearance and strength. With just a few strikes, he ended the lives of these monsters

Even the inferior demon in Chen Feng's hands, if properly nurtured, can undergo some changes in form upon advancing to the Gold or even Legendary level, acquiring a completely new appearance and abilities

Suddenly, a gust of cold wind swept in, and Chen Feng felt a shadow flash before his eyes. Instinctively, he used his bone knife to block, but the opponent's strength was so great that it instantly knocked his weapon away.

There is no rank; this one is merely in its juvenile form. If it were to advance to the bronze level, it would grow to about 2 meters in height, and its legs would become increasingly sharp

A sharp, painful sound echoed as the head of the barefoot centipede was split open, and a large amount of brain matter spilled out, splattering onto the ground

What is it

Some powerful life professionals are sought after by various forces, and even though their attack capability is negative, their earning potential has already reached Max

A cold light flashed

A dull thud echoed as the back of the barefoot centipede was sliced open, and a foul-smelling ichor immediately oozed out.

The excruciating pain and wounds prevented the barefoot centipede from launching continuous attacks, and during this interval, it became Chen Feng's opportunity

A strange friction sound emerged, and a shadow suddenly appeared at the stairway entrance, while several curling "vines" danced freely.

Click!

Not dead

Scolopendra

In the face of the apocalypse, every increase in physical ability by one point translates to a greater chance of survival.

Due to the nature of his profession, Chen Feng is unable to engage in prolonged hand-to-hand combat. However, even so, he cannot rely entirely on his summoned beasts.

Its appearance resembles that of a centipede, but its size has been magnified countless times, measuring about 1 meter in length and with a girth comparable to that of a barrel. The most unbearable aspect is its numerous legs, densely packed and making contact with the ground, which, at just a glance, evokes a tingling sensation on the scalp.

Chen Feng's expression changed dramatically in an instant, his hands coming together, and a red glow suddenly illuminated beneath his feet

Chen Feng needs to master proficient combat skills with this body in the shortest time possible

The barefoot centipede fell to the ground, and cracks immediately appeared in the floor tiles

A tentacled monster

Chen Feng crouched down and hurriedly made his way downstairs to hide

Just now, he clearly saw the full appearance of the monster. It had a bulky body, entirely black, and four vines as thick as a wrist grew from its body.

Chen Feng's expression was somewhat strange

However, Chen Feng still felt somewhat dissatisfied

Chen Feng's pupils constricted, and as soon as the barefoot centipede raised its head, he instinctively adopted a dodging posture, exerting force in his legs and hurriedly retreating several steps.

Profession

The habits of the barefoot centipede have not changed; the cold and damp environment here has attracted its presence. It likes to ensnare its prey with its densely packed legs and then attack with its venomous fangs. Despite lacking any hierarchical status, its toxicity is extremely potent. Once poisoned, an ordinary person may not even last a minute before succumbing to death.

Underestimating the enemy is a major taboo

The bone-cutting knife suffered a crack after continuous slashing; after all, it is merely an ordinary weapon, and normal wear and tear is a very serious matter. If conditions permit in the future, Chen Feng will need to find someone to forge a suitable weapon for him.