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…… As the fusion accelerated, Ye Chen felt as if his entire body was being flayed by a thousand knives, a violent pain engulfing every inch of his skin, like countless ants swarming within him. He gritted his teeth, his gaze shifting between tyrannical rage and momentary clarity.

The success rate of fusion is tied to one's state of mind. Had Ye Chen’s state not reached the "Sage" level, the scorching agony alone would have driven him insane, plunging him into endless suffering and oblivion.

“Three minutes left!” Ye Chen’s eyes were savage. His heart was a torment of pain.

He had long anticipated that the siege battle would be incredibly fierce, which is why he was so desperate to fuse the Lightning Beast's genes. Otherwise, relying solely on the Ant genes, he would hardly be a deciding factor amidst tens of thousands of monsters.

The fusion of the Ant genes previously took less than a day. However, this Lightning Beast gene, by normal calculations, should take about seven days.

Firstly, the Lightning Beast’s constitution reached Level 300, meaning its internal genes were twice as potent as Ye Chen’s. Secondly, the Lightning Beast gene is quite unique.

Thirdly, the stronger the creature, the more complex the embedded elements within its monster genes—mixed with inherent ferocity and bloodlust that must all be suppressed to complete the fusion. If one's own consciousness is affected by the gene's brutality and killing intent, the awakening will fail.

This is why gene awakening becomes progressively harder in the later stages. Ye Chen had expected it to take longer than the last time, perhaps two or three days to fuse, but he never imagined it would be this arduous.

He had underestimated the Lightning Beast’s genes. Now, hearing the sky-splitting shouts from outside, his heart was burning with anxiety; he longed to charge out immediately.

At the East City Wall. Yue Heng looked down, gazing at the blood staining the sharp spike, a hint of bitterness in his eyes.

Is this perhaps my blood? He suddenly threw his head back and roared with laughter, swinging the club behind him in a half-moon arc, piercing through the spike’s owner—a Monoceros Beast, its constitution reaching Level 800, its size comparable to an un-evolved tiger.

The horn on its head was exceptionally sharp, the sharpest weapon on its body. To think such a powerful monster was hidden among the beast horde!

In his Superman Mode, Yue Heng’s arm strength was augmented twentyfold, reaching Level 1600. With a single strike, he impaled the Monoceros Beast’s corpse, hoisting it high before hurling it towards the distant monster army.

He resembled a savage beast, his eyes fierce, glaring at the oncoming monster horde, roaring, “Come on!! Kill every last one that dares approach!” The muscles on his arms were rigid as he gripped the club tightly.

A bloodied hole had pierced his chest, but fortunately, it hadn't struck his heart. Still, the fist-sized cavity was enough to strike terror into onlookers!

“Live, live spectacularly! Die, die spectacularly!” Yue Heng laughed wildly, having already staked his life.

Behind him, the fighters of the Blood God Hall and the Black Armored Battalion watched in awe and terror at Yue Heng’s fierce and imposing might. Especially his words, which sent waves of fervor through everyone!

The battlefield is the easiest place to ignite fighting spirit. Under the roars of countless monsters and the howling gale, the blood within many people was stirred.

Death was inevitable either way; why not die spectacularly, without regret? Long-term survival in the apocalypse, sacrificing self-respect to beg for a piece of bread, shuffling along with bowed heads—they had endured enough of such humiliating days.

Those who had been slightly timid now had fierce glints in their eyes, staring at the monsters like hungry wolves. “Kill!” Yue Heng sneered, raising his club and charging straight ahead, sweeping away armies.

The muscles on his arms bulged like tangled earthworms, his face splashed with gore. Every swing of the club flung the surrounding monsters aside or smashed them into pieces.

“Ahhhh!! Kill!!!” “Kill!!!” Countless people roared and rushed forward, raising their battle sabers to hack.

Some were bitten on the arm by monsters, and the intense pain only served to ignite their inner bloodlust and ferocity. Far from retreating, they counter-slashed at the monsters and opened their mouths wide to bite back!

Fight to the death! They were utterly mad!

Some men had their heads severed but continued wildly swinging their sabers a few times before collapsing dead. Others clamped their jaws onto a monster’s body, and even after their heads were cut off, their teeth remained firmly embedded.

This frenzied morale was enough to shake heaven and earth! Countless people in the Huaxia Base City watched this scene, stunned into silence, shocked and incredulous at the fierce madness displayed.

Murong De suddenly moved, involuntarily standing up. He stared gravely at the scene of countless people fighting frantically, his body trembling slightly.

“When a person loses all fear, the power they unleash is terrifying!” Behind the monster army. Jiaolong stared at the distant East City Wall, his expression somewhat gloomy.

“I didn’t expect this city to harbor such powerful individuals.” The Lion Beast beside him snorted, “I could squash him with one paw!” Jiaolong glanced sideways at him, sneering, but offered no reply. Suddenly, the Purple-Scaled Flood Dragon, who had remained silent until now, spoke.

His voice boomed like thunder. He said in a low tone, “Jiaolong, you can advance now.

Take the city quickly; I don't wish to waste any more time.” Jiaolong’s face shifted slightly. He shot a dark look at the speaker but dared not retort, cursing inwardly: Damn creature, what does he mean by not wasting time?

He clearly wants us to test the waters first. He’s scared of that powerful weapon too, the bastard!

The Lion Beast howled with excitement, “Blood! I’m coming for you!” Its body trembled slightly with eagerness.

Ignoring Jiaolong’s somber glare, it charged straight ahead. Seeing it take the lead, the remaining monsters felt it inappropriate to hold back and charged forward reluctantly.

Xu Tianguo, Bai Long, and others rushed to the East City Wall. They immediately spotted the dense, black mass of the monster army surging in the distance, only the sky-rending roars and the howl of the strong wind reaching their ears.

Just then, Xu Tianguo noticed a path opening up behind the monster horde, with several tall, dark figures sprinting toward them. “Not good!” Xu Tianguo’s face changed.

“The monster leaders are charging!” He knew that any creature capable of commanding tens of thousands of monsters must possess formidable strength, far beyond simple Level hundreds lieutenants. The mountains of Shennongjia harbored countless flora and fauna; the sudden appearance of so many powerful monsters was not entirely unexpected.

“Yue Heng!!” Bai Long’s heart-wrenching scream suddenly erupted. He shot forward, his battle saber sweeping away all incoming monsters, forcefully carving out a bloody path.

He reached Yue Heng, who was deeply entangled in the monster encirclement. He saw the man with a gaping hole in his chest, and injuries marked on his arms and thighs from being stabbed.

Yue Heng, deep in bloody combat, saw Bai Long’s figure and a wide grin split his lips. “Little Bai, I’ve killed more monsters than you!

You’re treating next meal!” Bai Long heard the nickname he hated most but didn't get angry. With one slash, he killed a charging monster.

He took a deep breath, the scent of blood flooding his lungs, the clamor of battle filling his ears. He seemed to have made a decision, a look of relief blooming on his face.

“Fine!” He suddenly laughed heartily. “I definitely will!” “Charge!” Yue Heng gripped his long club, his eyes becoming sharp and savage.

“Fight until the very last moment!” Saying this, he roared and charged forward. Bai Long’s face was splattered with blood.

He reached up, wiped it away, and laughed loudly. “I have a feeling we won’t die today!” Then he too charged forward.

Just then, a clear voice sounded nearby. “How can a battle like this proceed without me!” Two figures swept over rapidly—it was Zhuge Fan and Mo Feng!

Bai Long’s eyes lit up but he didn’t try to persuade them to leave this perilous spot. Instead, he laughed, “Good timing!” Zhuge Fan’s entire body was smeared with blood; the youth stared bloodthirstily ahead at the monsters.

“Kill them all!” Mo Feng’s expression was indifferent; amidst the monster assault and the grief-stricken roars of thousands, he seemed like an old man tasting fine wine, saying calmly, “Everyone just hold the line. He should be here soon.” Bai Long’s spirit lifted as he struck down an ascending monster.

“I heard he’s awakening his second gene?” “En,” Mo Feng responded habitually, touching his nose, indifferent. “If he successfully awakens, there’s a chance of victory in this battle.

If he fails, even with his Ant Superman Mode, he can’t defy fate.” “Then let’s fight!” Yue Heng roared, laughing wildly as he plunged into the crowd of monsters, swinging his club left and right, sending many beasts flying. The four of them guarded the breach in the city wall, standing firm like four iron ramparts, killing monsters at a furious pace.

Their Superman time was rapidly running out. Although the city wall was made of packed earth, effectively useless against the massive monster horde, the critical factor was that this section had collapsed, destroying the platforms and removing a significant threat.

Xu Tianguo and the other Superman warriors led the defense in various locations, engaging in fierce combat with the monsters. From the rear, projectiles were occasionally launched, their strong impact and descent crushing many smaller monsters as they smashed into the horde.

Smoke billowed, and battle cries soared to the heavens. “Roar!!” Suddenly, a Lion Beast charged forth, towering ten zhang high.

It sprinted through the monster army like a wolf-dog among ants. Its colossal body was one-third the height of the city wall, terrifyingly large.

The appearance of this monster almost choked many people into silence. The Huaxia Base City erupted in pandemonium.

“What kind of monster is that!!” “Judging by its aura, its strength must be over Level one thousand!” “Fall back! What is that behind it!!

Heavens, it’s a Flood Dragon!!!” Countless people cried out in terrified disbelief. Yue Heng and the others saw the towering monsters, their faces changing, then fierce light flared in their eyes.

They roared and charged forward. Zhuge Fan led the charge, leaping into the air, driving his battle saber toward the Lion Beast’s eye.

The Lion Beast grinned sinisterly and suddenly opened its mouth. Its scarlet tongue shot out like a bullet, splitting at the tip to reveal a gaping maw lined with gear-like teeth.

Zhuge Fan’s expression shifted. With his other hand, he swiftly drew the energy pistol from his waist and fired at the monster.

The recoil propelled him out of the tongue’s grabbing range. Before he could land, the Lion Beast’s claw descended from above, swatting down.

Bang! Zhuge Fan was struck, falling like a cannonball.

He smashed through the monsters beneath him, creating a massive pit seven or eight meters deep, the ground cracking around it. Zhuge Fan lay in the center of the crater, his face crimson, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

Then, with surprising speed, he jumped up again and rushed forward without pausing. That single blow would have severely injured other Superman powerhouses, but for the Cockroach Superman, it was nothing significant.