Chapter 10, Surprise Attack

The greedy gaze of the red beetle quickly fixed upon a girl with a delicate appearance. The girl who was targeted instantly felt as if she had entered hell, with despair, fear, and panic erupting in an instant. She cried as she clutched the arm of a middle-aged man, shouting loudly: "No, not me, not me! ... ..."

Chu Yunsheng was so excited that he could hardly sleep; he no longer had to wait two years to enter the realm of the Dual Heavens. Now, his goal was to kill at least two hundred and forty-three red armored insects

Additionally, Chu Yunsheng, feeling uneasy, once again crafted a Six Armor Yuan Talisman to enhance physical abilities and defense. By the time he completed these tasks, it had already been more than ten days.

He proceeded with caution along the way, as the numerous walls obstructed his view. He was unaware of how many insects there were and had to prevent any unforeseen incidents.

The screams rose and fell, even interspersed with cries, creating a jarring sound in the quiet of the night

Night vision devices are high-performance products of the fourth generation with "film-free gate technology" that have been smuggled in at high prices from abroad. Such products are classified as controlled items in the country, and their regulation is very strict

Wearing the expensive, dark fourth-generation night vision goggles and the accompanying helmet, Chu Yunsheng stepped on the gas, seemingly in a somewhat flashy manner, heading towards the source of the recent scream.

Six individuals, at that moment, were almost entirely unable to think! This scene completely exceeded their capacity for understanding

Chu Yunsheng focused his mind, relying on the enhanced physical abilities modified by the Six Jia Yuanfu, and climbed up through the broken hole on the second floor using the protruding parts of the wall, diving headfirst inside

She was in despair; at that moment, she finally had the realization of death, her heart even felt like ashes

A few people cornered against the wall huddled together, occasionally letting out desperate cries. The night vision device could not clearly capture their expressions through the wall, but Chu Yunsheng was absolutely certain that these individuals were filled with the same panic he had experienced the first time he faced the insects.

After turning a corner and then another, apart from the occasional panicked human, Chu Yunsheng encountered not a single red beetle. A chill ran through him as he thought: it is likely that he is the only person in this world who hopes to encounter a bug!

The people around wore expressions that were a complex and contradictory mix of sympathy and relief that it was not their own situation

The red beetle should not have gone far; he retrieved his motorcycle and, holding a crossbow, stealthily moved along the wall of the building towards another street

The boy looked resolutely at the gory mouth that was approaching him, gripping the girl's hand tightly, with death looming close at hand

He dismissed the idea of going to the battlefield to scavenge for cheap gains, as those were dangerous areas where swarms of insects appeared. Moreover, his method of using the Yuan Symbol to absorb vital energy was quite peculiar to contemporary humans. He also did not wish to be taken away by the military for investigation like the Ice Fist Man.

At this moment, Chu Yunsheng walked out of the community, causing many to sigh softly, yet no one came to inquire. In recent days, many who could not endure any longer had secretly gone out in hopes of striking some luck and obtaining food, but most of them never returned after venturing out. Chu Yunsheng was also categorized among those who were deemed to be courting death.

Equipped with a new camera element talisman, a handgun, a foldable and disassemblable crossbow with arrows, a longsword prepared since the Age of Sunshine, and a sealed divine weapon talisman, for use in close combat

Under the shroud of darkness, the city of Shanghai has completely lost its former prosperity characterized by vibrant lights and bustling nightlife. The occasional passing headlights resemble ghostly flames in a dead city, while the surrounding tall buildings, silent and shrouded in darkness, appear as monstrous entities that devour.

Following the direction of the arrow, a man dressed in a gray coat and wearing a peculiar helmet, holding a crossbow in his hand, is observing them

Chu Yunsheng climbed up to the fifth floor following the sound, and at this moment, he could clearly see about six people and a red beetle. On the ground lay two or three corpses. The red beetle seemed in no hurry to kill these humans, as it likely regarded them as doomed prey, leisurely feeding on a human brain.

The red beetle discarded the drained human brain, its gaze sweeping recklessly over the six individuals, as if selecting a more delectable brain.

He must step out of the room, actively walk into the darkness, seek out those solitary red beetles, and then kill them to absorb their vital energy

In an instant, all six individuals understood the intentions of the scarlet beetle, and they collectively ceased their startled cries, as none wished to be the first to die. Perhaps if this repulsive creature became satiated, it might just leave.

The blood mouth of the red beetle surprisingly did not bite down, but instead turned sharply, almost in a state of panic. Immediately after, a chilling arrow pierced through the beetle's protective shield and violently stabbed into its body

It is not difficult to find the red beetle, as the terrifying screams that often come from afar, along with the intense sounds of gunfire from the army, all indicate the presence of the red beetle there

The red beetle barely had time to let out a cry of despair before being enveloped by a hissing chill, quickly transforming into an ice sculpture of a red beetle

He found a secluded corner and took out the motorcycle prepared by the Sun Era from the materialized element, which was a common brand, specifically chosen for the ease of finding spare parts in the future

Everyone stared at the boy in shock; some were moved, some thought he was foolish, but without exception, they all believed that the boy was about to die

She looked at the middle-aged man with the last glimmer of hope, only to despairingly discover that the man who once made her many solemn promises was avoiding her gaze, and that he forcefully pulled his arm out of her tight embrace

In order to cope with the completely pitch-black dark age, he was also equipped with an infrared radiation source, as the insects, perhaps due to their protective shield, do not emit infrared radiation on their own and can only be detected through the reflection of surrounding dim light. However, in areas of complete darkness, an active infrared radiation source becomes an essential piece of equipment for detecting the insects

His current goal is to deal with those solitary red beetles, and he does not even want to confront three of them head-on. If the Six Armor Yuanfu cannot withstand the fierce attacks of the red beetles, as well as their terrifying corrosive saliva, he will regret it too late.

In the past ten days, the other residents in the building have been enduring a life of utter silence, with food supplies dwindling, forcing everyone to discuss whether to evacuate or to hold out until the military takes control of the city, often leading to heated arguments.

Everything is so sudden, yet so strange! Even that red beetle is still in the posture of turning around

However, the insect did not remain still; it was utterly indifferent to such childish behavior from humans. Since there were those willing to come forward and meet their demise first, it was in no hurry.

When Chu Yunsheng arrived at the location of the screams, he only found a headless half corpse, with the empty head lying not far from a utility pole, surrounded by a pool of internal organs and blood, a sight that was truly horrific.

Suddenly, she realized she had been pushed aside; a figure enveloped her from behind. When she opened her eyes, she saw a young boy, the one who had once confessed his feelings for her, the one she had coldly rejected in the past. At that moment, he turned to her and smiled gently, and that smile, under the faint light of the flashlight, appeared so desolate yet touching

Tears quietly traced her delicate face, as if that day and everything in it had come to a standstill at that moment

With Chu Yunsheng's current abilities, it is best to ambush those solitary red-armored insects. If the insects appear in groups, he can only flee in disgrace

Just as he was about to leave the area, a piercing scream came from a building across the street, followed by a cacophony of panicked and terrified shouts. Chu Yunsheng's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly concealed himself and moved closer. He vaguely saw a large hole in the window on the second floor; the situation inside was unclear, but infrared imaging indicated that there were several shadows moving at about the fifth or sixth floor, though they were not very clear due to the obstruction of the walls.

The insect crawled over, and she closed her eyes