The training has begun.
After simply allocating the number of people, this group of inexperienced children finally embarked on an unknown journey.
The sky was dark, and the dilapidated ruins looked desolate, giving people a chilly and gloomy feeling at all times.
A thousand people were not a small number. Just entering this vast ruins was like thousands of grains of sand flowing into a river. Soon, they were distinguished by the surrounding environment.
And this is only the first dispatch team, because the number of people in this training group exceeded tens of thousands, and a total of 12,000 people participated in this operation.
Young boys and girls can form teams, but the number of people cannot exceed twenty. The reason for doing this is to prevent too many people from forming a team and winning the final victory.
Twenty people is considered a regular team in this vast environment, so it is listed as the standard number. If it is discovered that the number is exceeded, all members will be disqualified and thrown into the mines to be demoted to slaves.
Li Kanghua walked into the crowd and gripped his dagger. The wilderness was dangerous. As a scavenger, he had faced death countless times, so he knew that even if more than a dozen people were walking side by side, they could not be careless.
"Haloxylon."
A loud noise was heard, and a giant scorpion was seen running past the crowd. Even after mutation, they still retained some instincts and hated the daytime. For them, night was the real time for hunting.
In normal times, scorpions are only the size of a thumb. Those the size of a palm are only found in tropical rainforests. However, the scorpion in front of him was the size of a two or three-year-old child, and it was incredibly fast. In the blink of an eye, it disappeared among the crowd.
In the past, some schools were established in Silver City. However, compared with the more systematic teaching of Order, Silver City focused more on survival in the wild. They would capture mutant creatures from outside and explain them to the students. Whether it was the habits or weaknesses of the other party, they would all be clearly marked.
Rock scorpion!
This mutated insect was very fast. Unlike the one explained in class, this rock scorpion was larger, with a sharper poison needle on its tail, and especially its eight scarlet eyes. Even though it only flashed by, everyone could still clearly feel its cold murderous intent and greed.
To the rock scorpion, the group of young boys and girls in front of it were simply a group of moving food. The reason why it had not taken the initiative to attack was not because it did not dare to do so, but because it was not the time to really hunt. Perhaps it was hiding in a corner, quietly watching Li Kanghua and his group, looking for an opportunity to take action.
"Rock scorpions are social creatures. Their tail stingers are their weapons. Their strengths are their agility and keen sense of smell. Their weaknesses are anything bright. Due to the special environment, their eyes have mutated. In the dark, their vision is normal, but in the daytime, they are like blind people and can only vaguely see the enemy's silhouette."
A voice of explanation came from the crowd. Even though the tone was relaxed, it was not difficult to hear the superiority and pride in it.
Ren Tongxin was rated as smart by the instructor. Before participating in the one-month training, everyone participated in a training camp. During this month, he often learned from others' experiences. Moreover, because he was a sports student in peacetime, his physical fitness was relatively outstanding, so he met the criteria for being a top student mentioned by the instructor that day.
It's just that the other party's character is somewhat flamboyant and he always likes to show off. Because time does not allow, it is impossible to carefully select from thousands of people, so they all formed their own teams as quickly as possible. Among these 19 people, there are mediocre, dull, and so-called pride.
Ren Tongxin was once a top student in the preparatory camp. Perhaps because he was used to flattery, he always liked to show off.
"You're the only one who knows a lot, but you're right. Rock scorpions are only dangerous at night. During the day, they can only be treated as targets and slaughtered at will." A crisp voice sounded. The speaker was a delicate girl with an ordinary look, but her legs were so straight that people couldn't help but take a few more glances.
These boys and girls are only sixteen or seventeen years old, just the age when they start to fall in love. Moreover, because of the disaster, their family members have been injured to some extent or even all passed away. Without any constraints or restrictions, naturally no one cares about their right to choose their other half.
This man and woman had lived together as boyfriend and girlfriend in the past, and now, hearing another expression of approval, a smug look flashed across Ren Tongxin's eyes. After all, he was just a teenager, and anyone at this age would feel better if he was praised, especially by the woman he loved.
Ren Tongxin stopped walking, turned around, and said to everyone, "Xiao Rui is right. Rock scorpions are dangerous at night, but since their vision is weakened during the day, they rarely attack on their own initiative, so there is no need to worry too much."
After hearing Ren Tongxin's explanation, everyone nodded. It was obvious that even though the training had just begun, Ren Tongxin had won everyone's approval with his previous talents and had become a leader.
"Don't worry too much. Please be careful with your words. Rarely does not mean never. A rabbit will bite when it's angry and a dog will jump over the wall when it's angry. In this unfamiliar environment, not everything is as rigid as written in the textbook."
A scathing comment came from behind the crowd. Everyone looked back and saw Li Kanghua holding a dagger and speaking with a stern face.
Even though he is not as smart as Ren Tongxin, after two years of being in the scavenging circle, Li Kanghua has his own way of survival, which is that he cannot be careless in the wild.
He had seen a man who looked so powerful and capable one minute ago, but in the next second, he was sucked dry by blood-sucking worms and turned into a dried corpse.
I've also seen poor people who were careless and accidentally startled zombies and got dismembered.
What's worse, because he was a professional and looked down on others, he was found dead miserably on the street the next day.
Li Kanghua knew very well that the first bird to stick its head out would be shot at, so usually people thought he was dull. Li Kanghua was only trying to survive, so he didn't take these remarks seriously at all. But now it was different, with tens of thousands of people training, and countless wild beasts and insects on the vast plains.
In addition, the series of words the instructor said before the training still lingered in Li Kanghua's ears, like thunder, making people feel creepy from time to time.
"If you want to achieve something, you can rob or even kill people!"
Li Kanghua couldn't do anything about how others understood these words, nor did he want to do anything about it, but he remembered them deeply in his mind and always used them as a warning!
Li Kanghua knew that human nature could not be measured in this doomsday, and some people might really do such evil things!
This team consists of only nineteen people, and they are Li Kanghua's reliance for survival in this dangerous area. If possible, Li Kanghua does not want anyone to die due to carelessness, including Ren Tongxin, who has a slightly flamboyant personality!
Because every loss of a person will increase the danger for him in disguise. This danger comes not only from monsters, but also from the hostility of other teams!
"Li Kanghua, what do you mean? Are you saying I'm talking nonsense?" Being slapped in the face in public was something that the already proud Ren Tongxin couldn't accept at all. At this moment, his eyes were a little sharp, staring at Li Kanghua, and spoke in a bad tone.
Regardless of Ren Tongxin's tone, Li Kanghua still said expressionlessly: "Just talking about the facts. This is a ruin, not a classroom. Rock scorpions are not words and pictures in textbooks, nor are they the instructor's pets placed in an iron cage. They really exist in every corner."
Although most rock scorpions will not actively attack during the day, there are always some special cases, such as when their territory is occupied, when they are hungry, or when they are in estrus.
Li Kanghua really couldn't muster any feelings towards the people in front of him.
After all, in addition to teaching Li Kanghua to be independent, the end of the world also taught him indifference. Accustomed to seeing corpses, his heart had long been tempered like a rock.
Among the people who participated in this training, nearly half were reservists. Because of their young age, they were arranged to work in the city, either building houses or doing tailoring. They were supplied with food every day, so they had not seen much killing. In their minds, the knowledge they mastered now was mostly the content of the temporary training over the past month.
These people have no experience and can be considered rookies on the battlefield.
Shooting and killing are two different concepts. If it were an ordinary wilderness, Li Kanghua would not do such a thankless task. After all, it is not he who kills the person, but others who seek death, and it has nothing to do with him at all. But now it is different. The seven-day survival journey is too long. One less person means one less combat power. Therefore, Li Kanghua does not want to see anyone die in ignorance, because it will increase his pressure and danger.
"Li Kanghua, are you looking for trouble?" Just as Li Kanghua finished speaking, Ren Tongxin's somewhat brutal voice rang in his ears.
With Ren Tongxin's eager-to-show personality, there was no way he would accept such a slap in the face from Li Kanghua.
"I'm looking for trouble? I'm just telling the truth. Believe it or not, it's up to you. You don't have to care about the rock scorpion. After all, whether you live or die has nothing to do with me." Li Kanghua raised his head, his eyes as sharp as a knife, and said coldly.
"Li Kanghua, you're going too far. We are a group. Why do you talk like that? Have you really been brainwashed by that instructor? You regard us as your imaginary enemies!" After hearing Li Kanghua's emotionless comments, Ren Tongxin's mistress obviously couldn't stand it anymore. Her eyes were filled with anger as she stared at Li Kanghua and spoke word by word.
If it were in the past, Li Kanghua would not be so aggressive at all, because it would not benefit him at all, and would only make others hate him.
But now it’s different. He must make it clear to these people who haven’t yet distinguished between right and wrong that this is not a construction project within the city, but a real experience of life and death.
Li Kanghua frowned slightly and said in a cold tone: "I am just talking about the facts. This is a training, not a fight of wills. Do you know how many people died in the last training? Nine thousand people participated, but only more than three thousand survived, a mortality rate of nearly two-thirds. We are walking on a cliff. If we are not careful, we will be smashed to pieces!"
The girl's face froze, her tongue felt bitter, and she was obviously disgusted by Li Kanghua's tone. She didn't expect that Li Kanghua, who used to be quite introverted, would change so much today. He didn't take her seriously at all. No! To be exact, he didn't take anyone seriously at all.
What on earth does this guy want to do
"Okay, now is not the time for civil unrest. I will not treat you as an imaginary enemy. We need cooperation to overcome the difficulties. The only thing I want to express is that in this chaotic place, any mistakes and underestimation of the enemy may lead to unexpected consequences."
Li Kanghua's tone was calm, without any trace of arrogance in it.
"ah!"
Just as Li Kanghua finished speaking, a shrill voice came from a distance.
Ren Tongxin, who was about to open his mouth to refute, frowned and looked to the side. At this moment, Ren Tongxin, who had a fierce look on his face, suddenly looked as if he had seen a ghost. His face turned pale and he was in a state of extreme horror.
The sky is dark. It rained heavily yesterday, so the sky is still foggy today, like the Netherworld Purgatory. It makes people feel as if they are in the ghost world and are terrified.
"ah… "
A heart-wrenching sound was heard, and a young man covered in blood, with both shoulders pierced, was carried into the air by a bat-like monster.
The young man was a good-natured man, and usually worked as a carpenter in Silver City. He was slightly fat, and his eyes narrowed into slits when he smiled. Who would have thought that, not long after his training, he would appear so miserable in front of everyone.
This is a red-blooded bat.
The red-blooded bat that appeared in front of everyone at this time was extremely conspicuous. It was one meter long, black-brown all over, with a mouthparts covered with barbs around its mouth, and limbs on both sides were like blades, half a meter long. In the dark environment, it looked even more eerie.
Its eyes were a pair of black and red, eerie and ferocious, unlike the chaotic bats in the past that had no intelligence at all. At this moment, its eyes revealed a very humanized bloodthirstiness and madness.
crazy!
That’s right, it is excited!
Because of the successful hunt, because of the blood, or because of the killing, the red-blooded bat was immersed in the slaughter at this moment.
"Uh uh uh..."
The boy wasn't even dead yet. Everything happened so fast. Just when everyone was distracted by the noise, a red-blooded bat fell from the sky, hooked the boy's shoulders with its claws, and then flapped its wings and brought him into the air.
Everyone could clearly see that the red-blood bat was sucking blood from the other's neck. The boy tried to call for help, but the thick blood had already washed away his vocal cords, so that he could only let out bursts of wails.
"Chichi..."
All the blood in the boy's body was sucked out, his pupils slowly dissipated, and his skin, which could be seen with the naked eye, turned as pale as a paper man.
Not only Ren Tongxin was stunned, the young boys and girls around him were all stunned. The tragic memories of the doomsday two years ago now reappeared in their minds.
"This is the experience... Danger always accompanies it..." Li Kanghua looked up at the red-blooded bat that flapped its wings as if to provoke everyone, muttered to himself, and felt his throat become a little bitter.
At this moment, as large pieces of blood fell into the air, everyone suddenly woke up, and this cruel experience kicked off...