Glasses's eyes widened in disbelief.
"Who is this person? How can they possess such powerful strength?"
Face looked surprised, and an older subordinate pondered for a moment before saying, "It seems that only one person has come down before us."
"You mean!" Glasses exclaimed in shock.
"That's right. The opening of this passage is the first time since I came out. During this time, only one person entered before us," Professor Liu nodded and said.
"That person is actually this strong!" This was the astonishment shared by everyone.
"Perhaps this is a good thing for us. Since he has the ability to kill such monsters with his bare hands, having him clear the way ahead will make our journey much safer," someone suggested.
"But what if that person wants to kill us?" someone else raised a similar concern.
Indeed, since the other party possesses such inhuman strength, what would happen if they encroached on his interests? Would they be killed?
"Don't think too much about it. If we want to seize this fortune, we naturally have to pay the corresponding price. We have all fought our way here; when have we ever feared death?"
At this moment, what everyone needed was a strong leader, and as soon as someone took the lead, others quickly agreed: "That's right! No matter how powerful he is, he's just flesh and blood. A few shots should be enough to take him down."
"Yeah, who cares about him!"
In contrast to Glasses's group's shift from fear to excitement, Luo Chenghui's group remained silent, clearly of a higher caliber. Luo Chenghui's gaze flickered, unsure of his own thoughts.
"From now on, we will establish a cooperative relationship until we encounter danger."
This was the consensus reached by Both Sides, a collaboration formed against a terrifying enemy.
On the other side, Ye Mingshang was completely unconcerned about what they were thinking. The deeper he went, the stronger the voice in his heart became, urging him to move forward, as if something was drawing him towards that thought.
"Hiss!" A giant python over ten meters long and as thick as a bowl suddenly lunged out, opening its bloody mouth wide to bite down. Even from a distance, one could sense the stench of blood emanating from it.
Walking quietly in the dark corridor, the sound of his footsteps echoed in his ears. He did not use any guiding light, blending into the darkness.
Hearing some commotion not far away, Ye Mingshang did not even glance over; he simply maintained his pace, neither hurried nor slow.
The giant python charged at him with its gaping maw, seemingly intent on swallowing this "little mouse" whole. Seeing that its prey showed no signs of struggling or dodging, it felt a surge of joy.
"Hiss!!!" Just as the giant python approached within three meters of Ye Mingshang, it suddenly felt a wave of dread and hurriedly retreated. It wasn't until it had distanced itself by several dozen meters that the feeling of panic dissipated.
"Tap tap~"
Watching as Ye Mingshang gradually moved away, the giant python kept its distance, showing no intention to attack. The earlier aura had been too terrifying, piercing straight into its soul; instinct told it to avoid this presence at all costs or face death!
Only after Ye Mingshang had walked far away and was no longer detectable did the giant python finally relax. That sense of fear was something it had never experienced since birth; although its opponent's body was small, that innate intuition could not be wrong—it was a primal reaction when life faces the threat of death.
Initially thinking it would go hungry again today, after about ten minutes, when it spotted a large number of red figures not far away with its triangular eyes, it revealed a surprisingly human-like smile.
The creatures in this passage were indeed a disaster for others to contend with; however, for Ye Mingshang, it felt like a leisurely stroll in his own backyard.
These giant beasts included various mammals, oviparous animals, insects, and even plants. Their sizes were considerable, but compared to similarly sized monsters, their strength was lacking; they were at most equivalent to the level of beastly creatures. In simple terms, they were merely mutated ordinary beings—only a few possessed extraordinary abilities like those of an iron-scaled giant crocodile.
In fact, Ye Mingshang's own strength wasn't so formidable; what he displayed now was similar to what he had shown when he first opened the door. His inherent power hadn't changed much; rather, his application and control over that power had improved several levels.
"We're almost there! We're almost there!"
A voice in his head kept urging him on, significantly influencing his will. Much of the power he exhibited stemmed from that consciousness—a very dark and evil awareness filled with murderous intent and brutality.
"Who exactly is that? My past life...?" Ye Mingshang murmured to himself.
Meanwhile, the group, exhausted after several attacks from Prehistoric Beasts that Ye Mingshang had not killed, was in a state of fatigue. Even though they had powerful firepower, facing these terrifying Prehistoric Beasts was still somewhat beyond their capabilities. Fortunately, with Ye Mingshang clearing the way ahead and having dealt with many formidable foes, they were spared from even greater horrors.
At this moment, they were resting in place, recuperating while clearing the bodies of their fallen companions. Do not misunderstand; they were not burying or preserving the corpses but rather stripping them of their gear. These items were consumables, and leaving them behind would increase their chances of survival. This was not about cruelty or cold-bloodedness but a choice made in the face of crisis. Having experienced life-and-death situations multiple times, they had long since become accustomed to this.
"I didn't expect there to be so many monsters here; it's like a real-life Jurassic Park," one person said while wiping blood off his gun.
"Yeah, the largest animals we've seen outside are elephants, but here they might as well just be food," replied another scruffy-looking thin man as he smoked a cigarette.
"We're already quite lucky; having that Killing God clearing the path for us has saved us from many dangers."
"Indeed, I never thought human power could reach such heights. Honestly, I've started to admire him; next time I see him, I have to ask for an autograph."
"I really hope we don't end up as enemies of such a person."
At this moment, after several battles, the group clearly recognized the terror they faced. This was not paradise but hell. The issue was no longer how to find the Celestial Abode to distribute benefits but rather how to survive and walk out of here.
Understanding the horror of their situation, they held great respect for Ye Mingshang, who was far ahead of them and single-handedly leading the way.
(To be continued.)
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