Battlefield of Civilization: From the Bottom to the First Citizen

Chapter 50 The Crocodile Overlord Under the Moon

What was launched was, of course, the gas bomb that Wu Ou had previously tried to create.

After all, before one can get used to condensation in the body, one still needs to actually condense it to become familiar with its structure.

Although there weren't many, only about forty, they were very useful for clearing a path at this moment.

A colossal creature charging into the herd of beasts would naturally attract the attacks of these energy-based beasts.

Under the combined attack of gas bombs and defensive electric grids, the energy beasts were either blown to pieces or burned to death by flames.

Or, they might crash into the outer shell of an armored vehicle and be electrocuted by the electric current from the power grid.

Of course, some tried to eat the wheels, but ended up being crushed to death.

To protect the tank, Wu Ou and his team incorporated specialized defensive electric grid devices into the design, even around the bottom and exhaust ports.

Moreover, the source energy beasts have grown larger overall, making it impossible for them to attempt to enter the tank and attack from its weak points, just like they did before their evolution.

dong dong dong dong!

Hearing the continuous commotion of the energy beasts crashing into them from outside, Su Xue couldn't help but ask, "Have all these animals gone mad? Or is it that some kind of Beast King can forcibly control their brains?"

They had fought against herds of beasts before, but when they actually engaged in battle with them, the beasts would become afraid due to injuries, and would even choose to retreat due to excessive damage.

If the decapitation tactic is successfully implemented, they will collapse even faster.

More importantly, they will engage in some tactical coordination, rather than resorting to a completely reckless "pig charge" tactic, unafraid of death.

"Now I can understand why some post-apocalyptic novels always describe swarms of insects, rats, and zombies as huge crises."

"In this relentless, death-defying onslaught, firearms will be worn down and rendered unusable, powerful warriors will succumb to exhaustion, and even the most fortified metal walls will crumble under such constant onslaught." Yan Chi looked at the dense array of lights and electricity representing the energy beasts on the radar screen, his tone growing heavy.

In gamified terms, these individual beasts in the horde can only inflict a small amount of forced damage on the human base.

However, there were too many of them, and they lasted too long.

With this constant forced consumption, once the human base reaches its "health bar," it will eventually be completely breached.

"The power grid's energy is starting to exceed the warning level. We can only advance a maximum of thirty meters now," Bai Zhou suddenly said, pointing out a problem they were now facing.

The continuous consumption by the energy beasts eventually led to a shortage of energy reserves on their vehicles.

If this continues, the electric grid defense will disappear, and relying solely on the outer metal layer, it's likely that it won't last more than a few minutes against the beast tide.

"I'll go out! You've escorted me this far, the rest of the distance won't be too far," Wu Ou said, turning to leave.

"Wait!" Bai Zhou suddenly called out to him. "Here, take this." He said, placing a bottle of liquid into Wu Ou's hand.

"What is this?" Wu Ou caught the item and glanced at it. It was a sealed metal can, and it was quite heavy.

"Liquid nitrogen," Bai Zhou uttered softly.

"If it really is that Beast King Crocodile, its ability requires sound waves to expand its range, and it may even control herds of beasts in the same way."

Therefore, that's why you rushed back into the river to recover after inflicting real burns on it.

"Is that so? I know what to do!" Wu Ou smiled slightly. "Thank you."

After Wu Ou finished speaking, he opened his mouth wide and swallowed the entire jar, which was about the length of his forearm and about 20 centimeters thick, in one gulp.

He opened the car door and leaped into the herd of beasts.

"Although it's not the first time I've seen him, I still think Wu Ou's abilities are just too exaggerated," Yan Chi couldn't help but say after Wu Ou left.

"His abilities are, in some ways, more suited to the field of scientific research than ours," Bai Zhou said calmly.

Among the beasts, Wu Ou was now fully armed.

It has a seemingly thin but extremely tough metal "skin", a pair of sharp metal claws, and gas bombs that it occasionally sprays out.

Those energy beasts that tried to rush up and kill him were all easily killed by him.

Some of them were even bitten off by him to use as a source of energy for restoring his body.

Neither birds in the sky nor mice and insects on the ground could stop him.

A five-meter-long crocodile roared and pounced, but Wu Ou's lips curled up slightly.

"It really was you!"

With a sudden burst of power from his feet, he swept past, leaving a trail of blood.

brush--

The sharp claws pierced the crocodile's brain before its mouth could close.

"Ah!" With a burst of strength, he used the crocodile carcass hanging from his claws as a weapon, swinging it left and right to repel the energy beasts that were still trying to charge.

stab-

Finally, they ripped the crocodile's head off and flung it away.

Boom boom boom!

A series of strong footsteps approached.

Wu Ou stood still, looking at the source of the footsteps.

Under the moonlight, the Beast King Crocodile exhaled a puff of white breath from its nostrils.

His eyes were fixed on Wu Ou, like a bull about to charge.

"I knew it was you who did this." Wu Ou chuckled, feeling much more relaxed.

Although it's unclear why this beast king crocodile launched its beast tide attack on Linjiang Shopping Mall ahead of schedule, it gave up its most advantageous fighting environment and ultimately lost the battle.

"roar--!"

The crocodile king roared, its eyes now filled with undisguised murderous intent.

It lunged forward suddenly, opening its mouth wide to bite Wu Ou.

But this is exactly what Wu Ou was looking forward to.

"Ice Fist!"

With a powerful right punch, he aimed at the gaping maw of the Beast King Crocodile and unleashed a burst of liquid nitrogen.

In an instant, a huge block of ice formed in the mouth of the beast king crocodile and continued to spread inward.

Withdrawing his hand and stepping back, Wu Ou looked at the Beast King Crocodile lying on the ground. Its mouth, held up by solid ice, was almost stretched to 180 degrees, which looked extremely uncomfortable.

He could see that the Beast King Crocodile was straining, trying to bite the ice or spit it out.

After all, my throat was blocked, so I couldn't swallow it.

Wu Ou wasn't sure how long this could last, so naturally he wouldn't wait for the Beast King Crocodile to continue.

He leaped onto its back, one hand holding cold air and the other fire, and blasted it down on a patch of skin.

Even a mid-level Source Beast's skin will react to alternating hot and cold temperatures.

The crocodile, feeling its back fluctuating between hot and cold, naturally reacted.

He kept twisting his body, trying to shake Wu Ou off.

Normally, he should call on his "underlings" for help.

But I can't give voice commands right now, so I have to do it myself.

Wu Ou, using the strength of his legs, clamped tightly around the back of the Beast King Crocodile.

His fists fell alternately, one blow after another.

Finally, when the punch landed again, the feedback felt different.

That patch of skin has finally softened!