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The argument between Xu Nuan and Deng Yinyin came to an abrupt end with a sudden attack from the mechanisms.
At this moment, everyone found themselves in a relatively open area of the forest, surrounded by trees and bushes about fifty meters away in every direction.
It was only after they were attacked that some of them realized how suitable this place was for an ambush.
However, whether this was an ambush or a test from the Survival Game remained uncertain for the time being.
Large creatures emerging from the ground were too grotesque to look at directly, exuding a foul odor. When their dark, lightless eyes met those of the onlookers, chills ran down everyone's spine.
With danger looming, survival took precedence. No matter how agitated Deng Yinyin was, she chose to call for a truce at that moment, moving closer to Xie Huai and Xu Hang while keeping a wary eye on the dangerous creatures.
Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed Xie Huai standing rigidly and assumed he was just scared, not thinking much beyond that.
No one could fathom the storm raging within Xie Huai, nor could they know what decisions he had made in his heart. He was an unknown variable, and the outcome he would bring was equally uncertain.
Insects resembling wolves charged toward them in unison, their massive pincers glinting coldly in the sunlight. The nauseating stench wafted over, making everyone feel sick.
The best way to deal with such large creatures was through ranged attacks rather than close combat. However, the weapons in their hands were all suited for melee fighting, putting them at a disadvantage and making it easy to get injured in such confrontations.
The others might manage, but Xu Nuan and Gu Ze could not afford to be hurt again.
At the moment of the incident, Xu Nuan had been standing right in front of Gu Ze, only to be pulled behind him. In that critical moment, they both rushed to protect each other, only to realize they were surrounded; only those standing at the very center were safe.
Fighting in a circle was no longer suitable for this team. Some had loved ones they would protect at all costs, while others valued their own lives too much to expose their backs.
As confrontation became imminent and the ground trembled underfoot with more dangerous creatures emerging from below, many realized that swift resolution was the only way out. They no longer cared about their disadvantages in close combat and charged forward one by one.
The purpose of rushing out was not to eliminate these creatures, but to escape the encirclement. This provided an opportunity for someone to slip away, taking advantage of the areas with fewer creatures surrounding them, striving to be the first to leave this place of chaos.
Naturally, such attempts were futile; the attacking power of the insect-like creatures far exceeded their expectations, and their numbers were beyond what they could contend with at that moment.
“Deng Yinyin, come over here!”
“Ah!”
“There’s an opening over there!”
Sounds of pain, urgent warnings, and the clash of blades against flesh filled the forest. The scent of blood quickly spread through the area, stirring the nearby beasts into restlessness.
The longer time dragged on, the more unfavorable it became for Xu Nuan and her companions. They all realized this but continued to fight in small groups, failing to consolidate their strength in a timely manner.
Xu Nuan was becoming increasingly strained; sweat trickled down her forehead and slowly fell along her cheeks. Her face was pale, and her legs, which had never fully recovered, made it difficult for her to stand firm.
She dared not cry out. Even though she noticed Gu Ze was doing his utmost to protect her, she didn’t want to worry him at that moment.
Even in this urgent situation, such thoughts seemed futile, yet her mind remained solely on Gu Ze. While she struggled against the creatures, she failed to notice He Min's worsening predicament or Xie Huai's sudden distraction. She glanced at Gu Ze only to find him distracted as well, his gaze drifting toward the forest.
Considering that these creatures had appeared so suddenly and recalling the events of the past few days, Xu Nuan felt a surge of thoughts.
Could it be that Zhang Xiao was really not dead? Or had Another Founder already appeared nearby?
Either possibility excited her and ignited a determination to find him.
From her perspective, although Gu Ze's expression was serious, it was not yet a moment of urgency. Compared to the arrangements Gu Ze had made that day, Xu Nuan concluded that Zhang Xiao was nearby.
That person, who no longer had anyone to rely on, could only closely pursue them at this moment. However, once discovered, he would be in danger.
Xu Nuan could not understand why Zhang Xiao would do something so foolish at such a critical time, yet she felt a sense of relief. Even if the mechanism they faced was not set up by Zhang Xiao, it was still triggered by him. They only needed to break through this mechanism to capture Zhang Xiao.
Xu Nuan was excited and understood Gu Ze's intention not to startle the enemy. She remained calm and focused on dealing with those creatures that resembled insects but were not wolves.
However, the gap in strength and numbers was evident, and she was not at her peak. The thought of quickly resolving the situation was merely wishful thinking; it was impossible to put into action.
"Heart!"
Now it was Deng Yinyin's turn to remind Xie Huai. Only then did she notice something was off with Xie Huai. But there was no time for her to think further; she hurriedly dealt with the creatures while pushing Xie Huai toward the center circle.
She did not realize what her actions represented. By the time she truly understood, time would no longer flow backward.
There is no medicine for regret in this world; even if there are things to regret, one can only feel helpless about them. This is the insignificance of humanity in the face of the river of time.
Such an interlude did not catch Xu Nuan's attention. She felt anxious and dared not disturb Gu Ze, who was in poor condition. His punches lacked their usual strength, and his strikes were far from decisive, resulting in significantly reduced lethality.
It was then that Xu Nuan noticed Gu Ze's concealed injuries, feeling both anger and sorrow within her. In such human emotions, other thoughts inevitably arose.
As she struggled to resist, her gaze swept around until it landed on Chi Xiaoming, causing her eyes to flicker.
Chi Xiaoming appeared unscathed now, able to evade every attack in time while inflicting considerable damage on those creatures. Of course, Xu Hang and Liu Minghong were performing similarly well.
If the three of them teamed up against those creatures, Gu Ze wouldn't need to exert much effort, right?
Xu Nuan had this thought purely to lighten Gu Ze's burden.
However, her man always managed to surprise her; his thoughts were so profound that she couldn't even begin to comprehend them at this moment.
Just as Gu Ze seemed to be losing ground, he suddenly reached out and pulled Xu Nuan down, then pushed her toward Chi Xiaoming. In the next instant, he darted over to Liu Minghong's side, nodded at him, and finally made a gesture toward Xu Hang.
Xu Nuan was completely caught off guard. Clearly, Gu Ze had only noticed someone lurking in the shadows a few minutes earlier; how could he react so quickly now?
Moreover, the other three capable men seemed to be coordinating well. It appeared that during the early hours of the morning, these three had reached a certain level of understanding with Gu Ze.
This was astonishing, and what surprised Xu Nuan even more was that after Xu Hang understood Gu Ze's gesture, he directly pulled Xie Huai and Deng Yinyin toward the center and shouted for Fang Zheng and He Min to come over.
In just a matter of seconds, they had gathered together. Xu Nuan suddenly felt a subtle tremor that transmitted from the ground up through her feet.
A vague thought crossed her mind, but she couldn't clarify it. At that moment, Gu Ze and Liu Minghong separated again, each holding strange objects that resembled marbles—black ones that didn't shine at all.
She was puzzled, as were the others. Meanwhile, Gu Ze and Liu Minghong quickly took their positions on either side, facing the most lethal creatures alone.
Before Xu Nuan and the others could fully process what was happening, Gu Ze and Liu Minghong synchronized perfectly as they threw the black objects in their hands—similar to marbles—into the air.
Those objects scattered like flower petals, landing among the creatures from different angles but covering a wide area. In an instant, a thunderous roar erupted.
Accompanying this roar were immense flames and clouds of smoke. In the blink of an eye, the surrounding forest was engulfed in fire. As the flames spread, Xu Nuan realized she could no longer see Gu Ze's figure.
A sudden panic gripped Xu Nuan as she stumbled forward, not understanding why the person standing in the middle was unharmed. She was abruptly pulled back by Chi Xiaoming.
With no time to worry about her so-called cleanliness, Xu Nuan turned with a grim expression and shouted, "Let go!"
Amazed by Gu Ze's quick thinking in such a critical moment and delighted that Liu Minghong had actually managed to create explosives using elements from the game, Xu Nuan was primarily concerned for Gu Ze's safety.
Despite the dire situation, Chi Xiaoming's expression remained calm and untroubled. "He will be fine."
Such words ignited an inexplicable fury within Xu Nuan. It was always Gu Ze at the forefront, always Gu Ze putting in the effort, while everyone—from his parents to friends and now many companions—seemed to be plotting against him.
"Hmph."
Xu Nuan let out a cold laugh. Before her sharp words could escape her lips, the ground suddenly collapsed beneath her, sending her plummeting downwards. Chi Xiaoming instinctively pulled her close, preparing to shield her in his embrace.
The ground's collapse had been part of their premeditated plan, but ensuring everyone's safety was another matter entirely. Chi Xiaoming's mission was to protect Xu Nuan. In that moment, he couldn't help but curse Gu Ze inwardly for being so cunning.
However, Xu Nuan refused to accept Chi Xiaoming's help. At this point, it wasn't just about her cleanliness; it was a matter of principle. As several people fell around them, their bodies unsteady, Xu Nuan broke free from Chi Xiaoming's grasp, shielding her vulnerable parts herself as she continued to fall straight down.
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