Otherworldly Desert Dust

Certainly advancing to Sixth Rank Life is a transformation.

Under the radiance, Guo Hong seemed to have rejuvenated by a decade, with innate confidence and wildness shining in his eyes, charming enough to easily bewitch those struggling young women in the lower strata of Desert Dust. Even Wu Hen felt a surge of safety, not to mention those weather-beaten young girls.

"Success?" Wu Hen smiled too, giving Guo Hong a thumbs up.

"Success, I am now Sixth Rank Life," Guo Hong grinned as if he hadn't seen the sun for decades and today finally broke through the clouds. The taste of bitterness turning sweet filled him with vitality and hope.

In Desert Dust, a Sixth Rank Life can finally rid itself of the doom controlled by powerful beings, overcoming the high threshold of lower life forms. They can find their own Evolution Chain Gate, use their own strength to break free from the vortex of otherworldly Strange Power, making life and death no longer random. They may even resist those "rule-setting beings," and if handled properly, even drag those high and mighty Pseudo-Gods down.

Wu Hen didn't experience such a transformation when he advanced because he had fused souls with Little Yi, so his watershed was no longer at this level. But for gold seekers like Guo Hong striving for survival in this wasteland, he had surpassed his environment, breaking the chains specifically daunting for his phase...

In fact, a person's advancement is not like a game program, incrementing level by level.

Some people might struggle at the bottom for most of their lives, with countless factors binding their souls. But once they breakthrough, they would show a potential stock-like surge, moving briefly through middle and upper levels and then leaping to become the most powerful entity in their field, unstoppable by any external force.

Wu Hen could sense Guo Hong's potential, hence he spared no effort in helping him.

He did not fail the expectations placed on him, using merely the limited Fifth-Rank Life Pearl to complete his transformation to Sixth Rank Life, meaning in the long past, he had already accumulated enough immense energy internally. Just a slight external push and he could soar high.

Thinking back, saving Guo Hong in the wasteland was indeed a wise decision.

"Is the Black Deacon Corps already on our floor?" Guo Hong asked.

"Yes, I need you to confront their leader," Wu Hen nodded.

"What about the woman here before?" Guo Hong said.

"That woman is not simple, she seems like a..." Wu Hen hesitated a bit but still provided his intuitive judgment, "The strength of their Black Butler leader is measurable, but about the woman just now, it's hard to say, I suspect she's the same kind as me."

Guo Hong instantly understood.

Before reaching Sixth Rank Life, Guo Hong was already amazed at Wu Hen's punch that instantly killed the Female Loss Demon in the wasteland, seeing him as a big shot moving through the lower strata. But now at Sixth Rank Life, with a broader perspective, the recollection of Wu Hen's punch made Guo Hong even more heart-thrilled and shocked, genuinely like a frog that climbed out of a well and suddenly realized how vast the sky is!

Guo Hong nodded, his gaze shifted to another direction, where at a concealed spot, a petite figure stood, looking at him in astonishment, even forgetting that she was on the battlefield.

"How many of them are left?" Guo Hong asked through the Communication Device.

"Four... forty-three people, that Black Butler leader has not yet joined the fight," Lu Xian took a while to respond, her speech still slightly unclear, probably because her small mouth had been open too long and drool had unconsciously formed.

"Good, keep observing, I'll find a position to snipe," Guo Hong nodded, and then according to Wu Hen's instructions, searched for the best shooting angle.

His mission was to snipe the Black Butler leader; he didn't need to worry about other corps members.

As for Wu Hen, he had many more considerations to make. On one hand, he had to balance the scales of victory between the Alien Specimen and the Black Deacon Corps, and on the other hand, reconsider that crafty little madam.

He severely suspected that the docile demeanor displayed by this woman in front of Leader Zhu was an act, and one sure thing was that she cared deeply about the lives of these Black Deacon Team Members.

"Lord Wu Tian, among the Black Deacon Corps, there's a group that seems to have undergone mechanical transformations. These people are stronger than the others and apparently have lived together for a long time, skilled in coordinated combat, so we need to be particularly careful," Lu Xian relayed the information she had gathered to Wu Hen.

Mechanical transformation?

So, it's the same scenario as the Little Madam.

This meant that these mechanically transformed individuals might be from the same place as the woman, possessing familial bonds with each other.

Wu Hen had also previously dealt with the Black Shirt Organization, knowing that they would establish various rules in different places offering some form of protection before absorbing those wandering in otherworldly places into their ranks.

Originally, in the Evil City of Zai Wu, were it not for the Black Shirt Organization's intent to sacrifice the Lost him to the Evil Spirit, Su Li would likely also have let her followers join this organization in exchange for a period of tranquility.

Evidently, this woman had not been brainwashed by the ideology of the Black Shirt Organization, fanatically crazed for some mission. Her purpose was ensuring the survival of herself and her team members...

"Regardless, let's first try to eliminate that leader, but let's not touch that woman's companions for now. I worry she might go berserk, causing trouble for our plans going forward," Wu Hen thought it best to stay cautious.

"Alright!"

```

...

Leader Zhu had been watching the battle from the sidelines all along.

He clearly knew that Dai Jing's abilities were not limited to what she had shown.

As the casualties increased, Leader Zhu showed a somewhat mocking smile.

He wanted to see what other powers this woman could unleash.

Indeed, as another Mutated Ceratopsian joined the fray, Dai Jing, in order to protect her team members, was covered entirely in a layer of crystals, dazzling like blood diamonds.

After transforming into a blood diamond form, she alone could contend against the Mutated Ceratopsian, which was as strong as the Blue Magma Tyrannosaurus, and after successfully taking the fire load off her team members, her team finally managed to kill the vastly powerful Blue Magma Tyrannosaurus.

Among the remaining forty-plus Black Deacon Team Members, half were well-trained and exceptionally agile, and they were completely obedient to Dai Jing's commands.

After the reduction in personnel, the Black Deacon Corps, as if rid of a burden, killed the reawakened Mutated Ceratopsian with nearly perfect coordinated combat.

From the Mutated Ceratopsian, Dai Jing obtained the specimen code, and she firmly held onto the Blue Magma Tyrannosaurus's code in her own hands.

"Hand it over," Leader Zhu still commanded forcefully.

"They are all injured; the Life Pearls can replenish their Life Energy. We will not covet the items from Sector L and hope that Leader Zhu would show some compassion for these subordinates who fought desperately for you," Dai Jing did not hand them over this time.

She knew she had to take some measures because Leader Zhu would not give any Life Pearls to her team members otherwise.

Leader Zhu laughed, but his smile was completely devoid of warmth.

"Are you opposing me, Dai Jing?" Leader Zhu said calmly, "Don't forget, most of your people from Lihua Court are still in our shelter. If you hope they see tomorrow's sun, then stop testing my patience!"

"Leader Zhu, we are unaware of what lies in Sector L. Even if you regard us as expendable Death Soldiers, you should consider the bigger picture and that it's too early to discard us all now. We still hold value for you," Dai Jing did not give in.

Now holding the crucial bargaining chips, if not negotiated with the opponent now, then even less of a chance later.

Dai Jing, within reasonable bounds, requested Leader Zhu to distribute the Life Pearls to the team members, which was also in fulfilling the task assigned by the higher-ups.

"Very well!" Leader Zhu suddenly laughed more wildly, and he extended the two Sixth-ranked Life Beads he had been playing with in his palm, then suddenly issued an order to all members: "Whoever kills Dai Jing will receive these two Sixth-ranked Life Beads, especially you people from Lihua Court, there are additional rewards for you!"

As soon as the words fell, over twenty Black Deacon Corps members aimed their firearms at Dai Jing.

The other twenty of Dai Jing's companions hesitated for a moment and then suddenly raised their firearms, targeting those Black Deacon Corps members who had aimed at Dai Jing.

For a moment, the remaining Black Deacon Corps split into two factions: one was the brave ones enticed by Leader Zhu's rewards, and the other was those steadfast mechanical transformed people following Dai Jing, their eyes firm and fearless of death.

"Bang!!!!"

Suddenly, a bullet enveloped in fierce heat and brilliance shot out from the shadows, a stunning streak of light unexpectedly pierced directly through Leader Zhu's heart without anyone being prepared!

Leader Zhu's armor shattered, his flesh and ribs were unable to withstand the highly penetrative bullet.

His heart burst open, creating a cavity in Leader Zhu's chest. He couldn't even feel the pain as his life was instantly drawn out, and he stood frozen in place in shock...

Leader Zhu was prepared for Dai Jing, her companions, and even the members of his own Black Deacon Corps, but he had not anticipated that within these twenty stories, there were other people hiding, particularly a sniper who was exceptionally skilled at concealment.

This sniper, under normal circumstances, Leader Zhu could easily kill without much effort, yet under these circumstances, completely unguarded, he died at the hands of Lao Liu!

"Everyone has worked hard."

"I can't stand this kind of scene the most, so let me help clarify the situation for everyone."

"It's clear, your leader was not much, but given his high position and stronger backing within your organization, you don't dare to move against him, so I'll execute him for you, saving you from becoming victims of a power struggle."

Wu Hen emerged from the shadows, walked straight to Leader Zhu's corpse, while he scavenged all his spoils and began stabilizing the somewhat chaotic scene.

Dai Jing's gaze also fell on this man, her eyes a mix of light and shadow, clearly rapidly contemplating the way to respond... all the while maintaining silence.

```