Chapter 6: Deadly Dash

"Do not say anything, just hurry and leave; this place is not suitable for staying long!" Wu Ming said anxiously. His urgency was not without reason; he recalled that ten hours after the disaster struck, an area approximately seven to eight kilometers deep, marked by People's Square, would be completely overrun and occupied by the insect people, with three card drop points surrounding it.

Upon seeing the insectoid, people rushed over in a frenzy, desperately trying to escape from this creature. However, due to the sheer number of individuals, they were unable to run quickly amidst the crowd. Some were even knocked to the ground, crying out in agony.

Wu Ming was aware that his current actions were extremely risky. He was not an Awakened One, nor did he possess any cards. Even if he encountered a solitary first-form insectoid, his chances of survival would not exceed fifty percent. However, on one hand, Wu Ming could not abandon Li Xia, and on the other hand, hunting insectoids was included in his original plan.

Wu Ming knew that it must be the 'Insect Man', the host of the parasitic beetle. He was unaware of the situation in other cities, but among the six cards that fell in Yucheng, at least four were 'Parasitic Beetle' cards. In his previous life, Wu Ming had hidden in a public shelter established by the government, where he heard daily reports about these terrifying Insect Men.

Run! Wu Ming felt a chill run down his spine and immediately grabbed Li Xia to flee. At that moment, the driver, who had already been transformed into a bug-human by parasitic beetles, along with the bug-human that had previously been lying on the truck, began a bloody massacre of the surrounding crowd.

The gunfire in the distance grew louder, and one could even faintly hear the cries of people, a sound that was also drawing nearer, as if the Grim Reaper was continuously approaching

Guo Ge was also taken aback, but he scolded, "What kind of nonsense is this in the middle of the night!"

Currently, there are only a few insect people here, but given the reproductive speed of the parasitic beetles, many more larvae will soon be born. Once the larvae arrive, the numerous corpses on the ground will quickly transform into insect people with significantly enhanced combat capabilities

Therefore, immediate action is necessary

The reason is quite simple; parasitic beetles also possess trace amounts of vital energy. Collecting this energy can aid in awakening sooner. Moreover, parasitic beetles are rich in valuable resources, such as their hard exoskeletons and their pair of enormous mandibles. It is advisable to gather these important materials from the very beginning.

Possessing a speed comparable to that of world sprint champions, unafraid of pain, endowed with several times the strength of an ordinary person, and solely focused on killing, transforming from a parasite to a bug-human in just a matter of seconds, one could say this is the most exceptional and terrifying assassin in the world

Wu Ming, who was more than ten meters away, saw this scene and cursed under his breath. He immediately took down the wrapped Tang knife from his back and rushed in, gripping the hilt of the sword.

In the next moment, the individual who should have been the driver suddenly sprang up, adopting a posture that no human could possibly achieve. His eyes appeared grayish-white, his chin was torn apart, and he extended a pair of sharp, bone-like fangs.

Everyone was stunned by the sudden outbreak of killings; those who reacted quickly hurriedly fled, while those who were slower were swiftly overpowered and killed by the insect-like beings

The scene erupted in chaos as the truck barreled through, claiming the lives of at least dozens of people who were either struck or run over. The area was drenched in blood, and when the truck finally came to a halt, some individuals noticed several figures sprawled on the vehicle. One of the truck's doors was already missing, the windshield was smeared with blood, and a person lay slumped in the driver's seat, covered in blood and convulsing uncontrollably.

I am shocked!

Everyone hoped that the terrifying insect man would pursue others, but contrary to their wishes, after killing a few people, the insect man immediately chased into that convenience store

"Don't ask anything, just come with me right now!" Wu Ming said directly. At that moment, Li Xia naturally understood that something significant must have happened, and surprisingly nodded without asking anything. This was because she had never seen Wu Ming display such a serious expression. Based on her understanding of Wu Ming, it was clear that something monumental had occurred.

Wu Ming glanced around but did not see Li Xia. However, the insect man noticed him. After killing the person beneath him, the insect man hunched over and turned towards the * map * book.

The most important factor here is speed, and Wu Ming knows that the nearest drop point is only three kilometers from People's Square. According to the speed of the insect man, it will take less than ten minutes to reach here

At this moment, several armed police officers arrived and began shooting at the terrifying insect men. However, the bullets posed little threat to the insect men; their bodies were pierced by the bullets, yet their mobility remained completely unaffected. Even when one insect man's head was shot through, he did not lose his combat effectiveness. Naturally, if Wu Ming were here, he would advise these officers to aim for the insect men's throats and areas below, as that is where the parasitic beetles reside. If that fails, shooting the insect men's hearts would also suffice, as it would cause the host to lose mobility. Although it would not kill the insects, it would at least be somewhat effective.

However, at that moment, an unexpected event occurred for Wu Ming. According to his estimation, it would take at least ten minutes or even longer for the insect people to pose a threat here, and he should have more than enough time to leave. Yet, at this moment, a large truck suddenly sped in from the distance

Blood, screams, and a panicked crowd formed an unforgettable scene that would linger in one's memory for a lifetime

The population in the occupied area has exceeded over one hundred thousand, and has essentially perished, so it is naturally impossible to continue staying here

Wu Ming, this is Brother Guo, my neighbor. Brother Guo, this is my colleague Wu Ming! Li Xia briefly introduced them. Wu Ming nodded. At that moment, a series of gunshots echoed from a distance, and the crowd gathered around finally sensed that something was amiss. Some onlookers had already begun to leave.

Amidst the crowd, Li Xia was also pushed to one side. Wu Ming, having absorbed the vitality, experienced a certain enhancement but was not knocked over. However, he also came to a halt; the scene was too chaotic. People were in a state of panic, some directly darting into the small alleys along the street, while others mindlessly rushed into roadside shops to take cover. Li Xia, possibly frightened by the insect-like creature, unexpectedly followed suit and ran into a convenience store.

An elderly man holding a banner stared in shock as a bug-like creature lunged at him, unable to react in time before it bit through his throat. A young man had just turned and run a few meters when a bug-like creature caught him, tearing open a massive gash in his abdomen, with his bloody intestines spilling onto the ground.

While running, Wu Ming looked back and saw that his neighbor, Brother Guo, was also abandoning his vehicle and following behind. The latter had a look of terror on his face, clearly having never witnessed such a bloody scene before

Listening to the increasingly dense gunfire in the distance, interspersed with explosions, even the demonstrators sensed that something was amiss. Wu Ming quickly ran to Li Xia, opened the car door, and pulled her out.

Wu Ming, having absorbed vital energy, possessed exceptional eyesight. Moreover, the location he was at was merely a hundred meters away from mhetushucomcom, allowing him to see that terrifying scene at a glance

This large truck, as if driven mad, charged recklessly at high speed, sending cars along the road flying. Some individuals who could not evade it were also caught under its wheels, crushed into a bloody mess. After colliding with a police car, the truck crashed onto a stone pillar in the center of People's Square before it finally overturned and came to a stop

Unfortunately, the panicked police had no idea about these matters, and the consequence was a tragic death. Although Wu Ming was envious of the equipment left behind by those police officers, his life was clearly more important at that moment

At that moment, a woman was running while screaming. Perhaps her voice was too shrill, attracting the attention of an insectoid creature, which immediately let out a roar and charged towards her. Coincidentally, the direction in which the woman was running was the same as that of Wu Ming and the others.

However, at that moment, a small trouble arose. The taxi driver, upon seeing Wu Ming pulling Li Xia away, mistakenly thought that a rogue was causing trouble and got out of the car to stop Wu Ming. Fortunately, Li Xia's subsequent explanation resolved the conflict

This convenience store is only over 200 square meters. Due to the recent fervent purchasing by citizens, many items on the shelves have been depleted, with some areas even completely empty. Meanwhile, those who had taken refuge here have scattered in hiding. On the ground lie two corpses, evidently just killed by the insectoid creature, and at this moment, the insectoid is bringing down a third unfortunate victim.