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There are only three levels left to reach the ninth rank.
As for Dolica and the other two, they also left at this moment. The task Liu Ziming gave them was very simple: to rebuild and expand the mercenary group.
Similarly, Liu Ziming also called Bingyu over and appointed her as the leader of the mercenary group.
Liu Ziming's goal was simple: he clearly needed a massive intelligence network.
Using mercenary groups to establish a huge intelligence network is obviously a very suitable approach.
If possible, Liu Ziming will help Bingyu and his group to annex all the mercenary groups and build a mercenary empire, the strongest intelligence network in the entire otherworld continent.
After arranging everything, Liu Ziming, along with the cat, the colorful deer, the slime Jing, and others, continued their journey into the deepest part of the Monster Forest.
He now needs to rapidly increase his own strength and the levels of his cats and others.
In this world, strength is the foundation for survival.
As they hurried along, at Liu Ziming's request, the cat and the others secretly reviewed the battle they had just fought.
As the group ventured deeper into the Monster Forest, they were prepared to avoid a combined attack from the monsters.
So, prompted by Liu Ziming, Qingfeng Yinggong Qiaoman cast an Eagle Eye spell, and suddenly exclaimed, "There's something!!" "How many?" "One!" "Level?"
"It is no less than the eighth rank, its entire body is red, and its forelimbs are two sharp blades like a mantis, but it is different from a mantis. It is very fast and has two wings on its back," said Qingfeng Yinggong Qiaoman slowly.
"What the hell?" The seven-colored deer was speechless; it was the first time he had ever heard of such a monster.
To be precise, they had been here for so long and had a certain understanding of monsters, but this was the first time they had heard of such a thing.
Moreover, most monsters rarely act alone; those that do are usually extremely powerful. "They are the Predator race."
Just as everyone was filled with doubt, the fire dragon spoke.
"Predator? Why have I never heard of that?" the cat asked, puzzled.
“That’s normal. The predator race usually lurks in the deepest part of every monster forest. They are born to be the best hunters, and their food is at least seventh-tier monsters. Even we dragons, if we accidentally wander into their territory, will become their food.” The fire dragon explained slowly, as if facing a formidable enemy.
"Is it that scary?" Ahri was stunned.
“That’s right, and what I just described were only the most common beings in the predator pack.” Even though the dragon was reluctant to admit it, it still said helplessly. “What?!”
This time, not only were Ah Li and the others shocked, but even Liu Ziming was taken aback.
A creature capable of feeding on dragons, whose worst prey is a peak seventh-tier being, is actually just the most common being in their race?
What kind of tribe is this? The group had never ventured deep into the jungle before, and they were filled with curiosity.
"Ordinary predators are black in color, their entire bodies are covered in carapace, and their flesh is incredibly tough. The key is that their flesh is in no way inferior to our dragons. When their black carapace turns emerald green, it means that they have undergone at least one metamorphosis. At this point, they (Deli's) can firmly hold the position of overlord in the depths of the forest with just their flesh!"
"What!!"
Hearing the dragon's words, everyone was stunned again. Could one evolution be enough to make someone a dominant force based on their physical body?
What a terrifying creature!
"But that's not the most terrifying thing. The most terrifying thing is the blue-shelled creature. The blue-shelled creature is the king of their race. Their strength doesn't lie in their physical body, but in their sharp forelimbs, which make them extremely powerful in close combat. Their physical strength alone is enough to crush a low-level ninth-tier dragon!" "Unlike our dragon race, they don't have magic. They are pure hunters, relying entirely on their physical strength!" "And this red one we encountered, I've never heard of it before, nor have I ever seen it!"
"Their race is incredibly powerful, belonging to the deepest reaches of the jungle. I just don't know why they've appeared near the central forest this time. Could something have happened deep within?" the fire dragon wondered.
Chapter 292 The Mysterious Red Jungle Hunter!
Chapter 292 The Mysterious Red Jungle Hunter!
A being that can dominate the depths of the jungle with just its physical body—the dragon's attitude clearly demonstrates the terror of the jungle hunter race.
No wonder this group is called jungle hunters.
Like the dragons, they are a race of warriors who have awakened their intelligence; in other words, almost none of the monsters deep in the jungle are without sentience.
Like any tribe that can dominate deep in the jungle, their intelligence is naturally no less than that of humans.
This is why even though the slave-hunting group has ninth-tier experts, or even advanced ninth-tier and peak ninth-tier experts, they dare not venture into the depths of the jungle.
This explains the horrified expressions on the faces of the Sammer mercenary group when they mistakenly entered the middle of the jungle, thinking they had infiltrated deep into the forest.
All of this is enough to show that a small social group has formed deep in the jungle, much like the home of the world's indigenous people.
Clearly, their team is at risk of being wiped out by this sudden and eerie red jungle hunter.
Even though Liu Ziming had powerful trump cards, they knew nothing about this strange red jungle hunter team.
You know, even ordinary jungle hunters are qualified to hunt dragons, so what about this red one?
A bizarre existence that even a fiery dragon, a monster dwelling deep in the jungle, had never heard of. 150. "What should we do?" The cat looked at Liu Ziming with a nervous gaze.
Liu Ziming hesitated for a moment, then looked at Qingfeng Yinggong Qiaoman and asked, "Have you found any other demons?" "No!" Qingfeng Yinggong Qiaoman replied.
Liu Ziming nodded and said, "I don't think it's because we trespassed on his territory. If we had trespassed on their territory, there should be more than one here by now. Also, since they are natural hunters, they should be very sensitive to scents. It's even less likely that they would be so reckless as to walk towards us. The normal procedure would be to sneak around and attack when we relax."
"Or maybe he thinks he's strong enough and looks down on us?" Ah Li continued. Liu Ziming smiled slightly and said, "That's even less likely. Even if he's strong, he wouldn't be so reckless. The stronger the demon, the more vigilant they are, because unlike humans, they've lived through countless ages and know the value of life!" "Besides, we have three eighth-tier demons on our side, and the giant dragon and I are at the peak of the eighth tier. My aura is concealed, making it even harder to determine my strength. He should be more careful." "Then who is he?" Ah Li continued.
Liu Ziming shook his head: "I don't know, but there are two possibilities."
"What's possible?" Ahri pressed, and Slime Jing also turned her gaze to Liu Ziming. Just as Liu Ziming was about to speak, Qingfeng Yinggong Qiaoman spoke again: "He's coming, no more than a mile from us!"
"The first possibility is that we might be blocking his way, and he's just passing by us."
"The second possibility is that Ahri is right. He came for us because something about us or 'us' attracted him, which is why he was willing to expose himself to catch up with us!"
Liu Ziming's voice was calm; he believed the second possibility more than the first.
Because he didn't believe there was such a coincidence that he could be blocking the way.
Secondly, he had explored the route he had taken and found nothing unusual.
In other words, there were no strange objects or anything like that on the way here.
Before Liu Ziming could speak, Slime Jing said, "I think the second possibility is more likely. Let's prepare for battle!" "That's right!"
Liu Ziming took a deep breath, his eyes gleaming with fighting spirit: "There's no way to dodge him. His speed is too fast, far beyond our capabilities. Even with Cat's spatial teleportation, we'll be caught up sooner or later."
"Everyone, get ready where you are. Cat, I'll go set things up in advance. You hurry up and recover your strength so you can teleport him out at any time. I'll set up three birdcages." "Okay!" Seeing that Liu Ziming didn't seem to be joking, everyone knew they had met a tough opponent this time.
Although I know I won't be able to help much, I'm still actively preparing.
Being unable to help and not helping are two different things. What they want to do is become the last straw that breaks the camel's back! "We will fight it to the death. As long as we get through this, our strength will increase by more than one level."
Liu Ziming looked at everyone and said calmly. It was clear that Liu Ziming regarded this ninth-level demonic predator as prey, the first stepping stone for their team to upgrade.
To be honest, he didn't expect that the first monster his team encountered in their trial would be such a powerful being.
If I give up buying lottery tickets, wouldn't that mean I could win five million? "Okay."
The crowd chorused, saying that they were like newborn calves unafraid of tigers, especially since they had previously thwarted the Sammer mercenary group and personally killed a seventh-tier expert.
Now, with Liu Ziming's encouragement, although they are still a little nervous, they all feel eager to try.
Soon, Liu Ziming had set up the birdcage around the area. The huge birdcage had not yet been activated, but it already had an imposing aura.
This was after Liu Ziming made adjustments; he didn't want the battle here to attract other ninth-tier demons.
In other words, this was his first real battle against a ninth-tier opponent.
It is a test of his strength.
He didn't use the other two birdcages for attacking.
Because if the first birdcage fails to cause him effective harm, the other two birdcages will be his escape route.
With the incredible toughness of his divine-level spider silk, he believed it was still possible to hold off this ninth-tier demon!
At this moment, everyone was ready. The cat didn't speak, but her small paws gripped Liu Ziming's arm tightly, revealing her tension and pressure. "Relax, it's okay!"
Ahri noticed the cat's state and, despite being extremely panicked herself, still tried to comfort it.
"Ah."
Just as the cat finished speaking, Qingfeng Yinggong Qiaoman said, "We'll see him in three minutes at most!"
Chapter 293 Blood Mist Tai Sword!
At this moment, the sun had slowly risen from the distant east, bringing light back to the earth. On the distant horizon, under the golden sunlight, a red and eerie figure gradually appeared in everyone's sight.
At this moment, Liu Ziming slowly closed his eyes, and the power of the stars within his body began to stir with barely concealed agitation.
Deep within the divine sea, beside the primordial spider, a star shaped like a hammerhead emitted bursts of rumbling, as if yearning for battle.
Liu Ziming was taken aback. This red demon had actually alarmed Haotian Star. What kind of creature was it?
At Liu Ziming's request, everyone hid in the cat's space, which would completely conceal their presence.
Similarly, they left a mark in the birdcage that Liu Ziming had set up beforehand, so that the strange red monster would not lose its target.
Liu Ziming disappeared into the clouds, his blood and qi instantly receding, his heartbeat nearly stopping, and his body temperature rapidly decreasing.
His body was instantly frozen by the cold, forming layers of ice crystals, like a block of ice. He moved forward quickly, minimizing his presence.
At this moment, he completely merged with the clouds and mist. As the clouds and mist drifted, Liu Ziming quietly arrived on the top of the eerie red monster's head.
This was a monster covered in crimson armor, emanating terrifying energy that seemed to conceal a prehistoric behemoth. Its forelimbs were as sharp as knives, slicing through space wherever they went.
Indeed, the space he passed through became chaotic, and all spatial structures were shattered.
Liu Ziming couldn't help but take a deep breath. He clearly couldn't cut through space with just his physical body.
The red monster's physical body was on top of him.
This guy truly lives up to his title of Demon King!
At the same time, everyone hidden in the cat space was slightly startled.
Because they felt the space around them was shaking, as if a powerful, boiling force was about to tear the place apart.
The monster's eyes were cold and indifferent, and it occasionally let out a series of suppressed roars.
Just as Liu Ziming was lurking in the clouds, trying to find the monster's weakness.
A strange red light pierced through the clouds and enveloped him instantly, leaving Liu Ziming nowhere to hide. "Damn it, Boss Spider has been discovered! Should we make a move?" The cat's expression changed upon seeing this.
"No, stick to the plan. Going out now will only cause trouble for Mo instead of helping him," Slime Jing said solemnly, her face grave.
From the moment the strange monster discovered Liu Ziming, he knew that his group was no match for it.
It should be noted that Liu Ziming was the strongest among them. The fact that even the strongest was detected instantly shows the terrifying power of the demon's perception.
The more terrifying a monster's perception, the stronger it is.
at this time……