Apocalypse: Master of Soul Beasts

”Master, the plan was successful, I’ve now been promoted to squad leader.”

”Perform well, and I’ll give you more opportunities, bring you more achievements. Just make sure you don’t slip up.”

”Understood, Master.”

After ending the communication with Little White, Wen Yu turned to his temporary ally—Akad.

The River of Death, even in Wen Yu’s eyes, can be described as a powerful Esoteric Level skill. In this battle, Wen Yu developed a deeper appreciation for its terrifying aspects.

With battle fostering battle, becoming stronger the more you fight, after experiencing a city massacre war, Akad’s blood slaves didn’t decrease but instead more than doubled in number.

At this moment, Akad was spirited, and Wen Yu could see that Akad relished being exposed to others and feared by them.

In his mind, dozens of hidden operatives within the Demon Army continually reported, gathering the Demon Tribe’s reactions to this event, and consolidating them into Wen Yu’s hands. After understanding the Demon Tribe’s overall movements, Wen Yu combined Akad’s current strength to drastically alter his initial plan.

All these intricate arrangements were for certain vast and hidden plans within Wen Yu’s mind. With so many and strong cards in his hand, Wen Yu naturally demanded more.

Besides Creation Energy and personal strength, there was also the need to eliminate any Origin Extraction Devices possibly existing in Africa.

And perhaps even larger, more grandiose plans...

...

”This is the current troop distribution map of the Demon Tribe.”

Wen Yu spread out a hand-drawn map on the ground, then carefully marked a route on it with a pencil.

”From here to here, this is the path for the two of us to take next.”

Seeing Wen Yu’s serious demeanor, Akad disdainfully curled his lips.

”Is it really necessary to be so troublesome? Let me tell you, right now in Africa, you, Bai, plus Ye Nan, myself, Zhang Shaojie, if we join forces, apart from some difficult Demon Clan Camps, other camps are just sitting ducks for us. We should just fight; why bother so much?”

Of course, Akad was merely grumbling for a couple of sentences. Wen Yu’s opinion, Akad had to listen whether he wanted to or not.

”You should think clearly, why you’ve ended up in such a messed-up state, don’t you know?”

Wen Yu casually retorted Akad, then ignored his ugly expression and continued explaining.

”The situation this time is somewhat different from before. I will relocate both the Cloud Puppet Army and Mountain Puppet Legion, and even myself, I’ll just be lurking beside you and won’t take action. So, during the entire operation, if you encounter enemies, you’ll need to handle them fully on your own.”

”From here to here, I need you to march flamboyantly, clearing out all visible Demonic Clan’s Barracks along the way until reaching here...”

Wen Yu gently pointed at a spot on the edge of the map.

”What happens when we get there?”

”You will be completely surrounded by the Demon Army. In other words, if you’re alone, it’s unlikely you’ll escape...”

Akad frowned, grabbing the map to scrutinize it for a while.

Strictly speaking, Akad wasn’t stupid, he was even quite intelligent, it’s just this guy seemed a bit crazy, with actions that lacked any logic—able to craft huge schemes or blunder clumsily into traps like a pig.

After some time, Akad finally put down the map: ”You talked so much about your plan, but basically, you just want to use me as bait, am I right?”

Wen Yu shrugged noncommittally: ”This is not easy bait to be; I need you to kill more Demon Fiends, as many as possible, and hold out for as long as possible.”

”Of course, you know me, I never disappoint those who work hard for me. As a reward, once my plan fully succeeds, I’ll gift you a grand present!”

”What kind of gift?”

Facing Akad’s puzzled gaze, Wen Yu smiled and gestured toward Akad’s body.

”The virus deeply rooted in your bones destroyed your entire physical prowess, even as a Peak Level 5 professionist, your physical ability is merely pitiful... The once Sequence Number 5 reduced to such a wretched state, what a pity...”

Akad’s eyes lit with interest, staring intently at Wen Yu, questioning word by word.

”You have a way to resolve this issue.”

Wen Yu gently hugged Akad’s shoulders, laughing under his breath: ”Of course I have a way, but this is a reward and also a return, not charity or pity, and the reward will depend on how well you handle the tasks...”

The toxin in Akad, an executioner’s blade for Akad, however, for Wen Yu or Luo Luo, the virus in Akad’s body was merely nourishment for personal growth.

Akad replied, with a steady gaze and resolute calm tone.

”I, Akad, need no charity or pity, but I do need rewards.”

”So, I’ll take this job!”

Akad had been plagued by Vincent’s virus for far too long...

...

Jake.

A name ordinary to the extreme, commonplace to the extreme.

However, this time, Jake was definitely the standout among all the Jakes.

Before the apocalypse, a big streamer on YouTube, an enthusiast of extreme sports, when the apocalypse arrived, his exceptional physical attributes and the courageous, careful traits developed through long-term extreme sports allowed Jake to thrive in the post-apocalyptic world!

His competence was neither too high nor too low, reaching mid-Level 6, with a balanced skill set.

This setup made today’s Jake’s wealth and status exceed his pre-apocalypse standing by a significant margin.

Yet Jake had no ambitions for ruling or enjoying pleasures among women, instead he discovered a new hobby—mountain climbing and adventure...

With the physical prowess of a professionist, the so-called extreme sports before the apocalypse have already become mere child’s play. Mountain climbing, searching for treasure land, experiencing unseen landscapes and dangers, have become Jake’s new source of thrill.

In the present where the Demon Fiend runs rampant and mutant beasts roam freely, nothing is more thrilling than plunging into the mountains...

This time, the peak Jake was attempting to conquer was Mount Kosciuszko in the eastern Australian mountain range, Australia’s highest peak.

As he traversed the primitive mountain range, either avoiding or hunting the fierce mutant beasts and grizzly Demon Fiends, Jake’s heart was as calm as water.

Adventure doesn’t mean courting death. For every expedition, Jake made extraordinarily meticulous preparations, including a set of skills carefully tailored to combine combat power and wilderness survival ability, so the risks were completely controllable.

At least, that’s what Jake believed.

Until an arrow struck his knee...

...

The sharp arrow cut through the sky, hitting Jake’s knee like a ray of light.

With the arrow bolstered by immense power, it was no different from a heavy hammer flying swiftly through the air. Within an instant, Jake’s lower half was blown to smithereens, turning into a pool of blood mist spreading through the air.

Just as the thought of being ambushed popped into his mind, Jake’s body reacted instinctively. A glimmering ring on his right hand shone brightly, and the remaining upper body of Jake instantly vanished from the scene.

Random teleportation...

When the dizziness from teleportation subsided, Jake quickly activated his space ring, gulping down medicinal potion recklessly. At the same time, lights flickered all over his body, as various defense tools were immediately activated!

However, a second attack did not occur.

Only when his eyes adjusted to the darkness in front and his lower half had fully regrown did Jake slowly get up, not forgetting to sprinkle dust that eliminated scents all over his body.

”A cave, huh...”

With a fleeting judgment, Jake looked towards the depths of the dark cave, slowly lifted his feet, and proceeded into the cave.

...

Silence.

Vast.

But the air was fresh, indicating good ventilation in the cave, and that there must be other exits.

In the darkness, Jake moved cautiously forward until a sudden bright light appeared in front of him.

Following the light, Jake, like a stealthy leopard, silently approached the edge of the cave mouth.

What lay before his eyes was an unfathomable deep pit!

Under the pit, dim sunlight poured downward, and Jake vaguely saw an unknown barrier similar to a shield above the pit.

This very thing made the low-orbit satellites hovering above completely unaware of the existence of this bottomless pit!

”Gulp.”

Jake swallowed heavily, the crisp sound spreading far in the silent environment.

In the next second, a cold, emotionless voice appeared out of nowhere in Jake’s ear.

”Trespasser, die!”

Dim black light instantly flashed across Jake’s neck, blood surged forth, and Jake’s head rose skyward!

At the end of life, Jake glanced behind him with his last bit of sight.

”What did you say?”

This was Jake’s first reaction—he did not understand the Demon Realm Language.

”Is this... the Grim Reaper...”

This was Jake’s second reaction.

Afterwards, all consciousness was lost, life completely ended...

Until the hazy shadow carrying a massive scythe disappeared into the depths of the pit, carrying Jake like a dead pig.

...

”I have already sent people to try to locate the preparatory sites you mentioned for the Origin Extraction Device, and it has been confirmed that there are indeed unusual Demon Fiend activities at Mount Fuji in Japan, as well as in Indonesia, and Antarctica.”

”So many?”

”Yes, these are what have been discovered, and there may be others undiscovered. In short, this matter is becoming increasingly thorny. How are things in Africa?”

”If all goes smoothly, within no more than three months, I can drive all the Demon Fiends on the African Continent back to their old home!”

”Yes, the focus is on the Origin Extraction Device.”

”I understand, this is the top priority. In fact, I am currently making preparatory arrangements—once the plan is complete, the Origin Extraction Device will definitely not escape!”

”Good, I believe in you.”

After ending the communication with Lin Haifeng, Wen Yu looked at Akad eagerly awaiting action beside him, and frowned in thought for a long time before murmuring.

”Where exactly is the Origin Extraction Device...”