Chapter 39 Abnormal, too abnormal

The fire wolf leaped out of the cornfield, agilely rolling in mid-air, and exposed its claws, swirling red arcs in the air, spinning towards Han Feng.
"No way, I actually guessed wrong. How unlucky! Could it be that this ancient creature is playing by the book, and the core is indeed in those two?"
Thinking that he guessed wrong, Han Feng saw the fire wolf pounce at him. He accurately targeted the opponent's leader and threw a punch, sending it flying. It landed on the ground and rolled three times, with dust sticking to it.
Han Feng originally thought that the flames on the other person would dim as a result, but they did not decrease and instead grew stronger, burning even more vigorously. The dust on top of them turned into ashes and disappeared completely.
If the previous flame was like a lantern during the Chinese New Year in terms of visual perception, then the current one is like a high-wattage light bulb, with a steady and unextinguishable momentum.
The flames on its body are completely contrary to the laws of nature.
This left Han Feng utterly confused. Why were the monsters inside becoming stronger as he fought them? He had already killed three second-stage Source Beasts, and his record was outstanding among first-stage martial artists. But in his accumulated knowledge, there wasn't a single solution for this.
And Li Sheng, who was observing with "Heavensight" on the side, could intuitively feel the opponent's enhancement.
'Could it be that if one fails to find the core, it will continue to evolve? Or is it that finding the wrong core once will make the opponent stronger? Either way, it doesn't seem like something that Han Feng, a first-order awakened, can resist.'
Li Sheng looked at Han Feng next to him and saw that the other person was currently surveying the surroundings, with a look of restlessness. He had a bad feeling about it.
Sure enough, Han Feng, after observing the size of the fire, believed that it was enough for him to escape. He took another risk and turned back, wanting to search for the existence of the core again. He punched the two monsters on the side, who seemed to be watching the show.
So fast was the speed that the two monsters only realized they had been attacked after being hit. They roared in anger and transformed, one into a fiery fox and the other into a blazing tiger, unleashing a powerful gust of wind.
Hmm, now it's all done, they all smashed out flames, looking like a family of three...
And at the same time, not just the two of them, the surrounding flames also surged up, as if splashed with gasoline, spreading at an even faster speed than before.
'This... seems like if you choose the wrong kernel, the monsters inside will become stronger, like playing a puzzle game. Choosing the wrong answer will increase the difficulty.'
Seeing that the two monsters have also become stronger, with the flames around burning more vigorously, Li Sheng deduced this guess. Translated content: 'This... seems like if you choose the wrong kernel, the monsters inside will become stronger, like playing a puzzle game. Choosing the wrong answer will increase the difficulty.' Seeing that the two monsters have also become stronger, with the flames around burning more vigorously, Li Sheng deduced this guess.
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Thinking, Li Sheng turned his gaze back to the Fire Wolf. The flames on its exterior grew stronger after Han Feng killed two monsters, but this kind of strength didn't seem like an enhancement.
But what exactly it is, Li Sheng can't make it clear because when he observed the Fire Wolf with "Heavensight," its exhibited energy fluctuations did indeed increase, which is contradicting.
Moreover, he also observed those two monsters, and he still hopes for the death of this monster. He doesn't understand, according to Han Feng's implication, everything here is created by Source materials, and its purpose must be to kill the people who enter. Now that people have appeared, there is no need for this mutual killing process, so why do they still have such hostility towards each other?
Unless these three monsters were not created by the Source Manipulation to lure people, but rather they existed from the beginning in the realm, the other two monsters were not acting, they genuinely wanted the Fire Wolf in front of them to die.
'This fire wolf is indeed the key in this area, most likely the kernel did not run, but it is inconsistent with what Han Feng said, it is not destroyed by force.'
But Li Sheng is currently unsure of what he should use.
'Forget it, let's not dwell on this for now. Can Han Feng escape now?'
Looking at the surrounding flames, Li Sheng fell into contemplation... He decided to lend a hand to the other person.
“None of them are kernels? Can a second-order source material produce so many misleading options? And these two monsters are also enhanced, it's too unfair!”
On Han Feng's side, he definitely doesn't think as much as Li Sheng does. His thinking has long been constrained by previous experience and knowledge.
He didn't expect a level 2 elemental beast to be so cunning and quickly tried to run away. However, it was already too late as the outside was surrounded by enhanced and upgraded flames.
"I can't afford to be trapped here..."
Just when Han Feng thought he was about to perish here, at his moment of despair, a mysterious figure wearing a small rabbit mask slowly approached, dressed in black. Their slender figure appeared so graceful under the moonlight.
The flames around him, at this moment, were all frightened and driven away by a terrifying and mysterious force. Within a five-meter radius centered on Li Sheng, not a single cluster of flames could be found. He was like a god who walked out of hell, even the flames feared him. Translation:
In Han Feng's eyes, this scene can only be described in one sentence.
A figure in black robes passed by, evading millions of flames!
This person is Li Sheng. After careful consideration, he decided to leave his doppelganger on the train and personally come to save Han Feng. Because the other two abilities can only be used by the original body, the previous enhancement of "turning one into ten" was just adding an extra doppelganger.
"Let's go."
Li Sheng intentionally hoarsened his voice and Han Feng immediately transformed into a devoted fan, following closely behind him. The previous scene had already made him believe that Li Sheng was a formidable senior. And men, in general, are also drawn to strength, so when a senior says to go, one must definitely keep up.
On the way, Li Sheng walked slowly, letting the hot waves lift his clothes, but the three flames behind him, once they got close, would be immediately bounced off.
'Such formidable strength, at least at the third rank level.'
Being ranked as a third-order cultivator within the Bureau of Investigation already signifies considerable strength. Dealing with a second-order source beast should be quite effortless for him. Han Feng feels absolutely no pressure right now, and even has the urge to burst into laughter.
Returning to the bridge tunnel, Li Sheng realized that he wouldn't be able to outrun the train moving in a straight line. So, he decided to not abandon the person and stood above the bridge tunnel.
At that moment, the three fire monsters, unlike the previous time, did not stay in the cornfield but also chased after Han Feng, pouncing towards him.
"Boom boom boom!"
The three monsters were once again sent flying by the sound, but strangely, they seemed oblivious to the situation and kept charging forward, only to be knocked back again. Around Li Sheng, there seemed to be an invisible barrier that prevented any trace of fire from existing.
"Incredible! If this senior joined the investigation bureau, it would be a great accomplishment for me!"
Han Feng couldn't help but marvel at Li Sheng's strength. He wished he could show his own abilities in front of this senior, but kicking those three monsters right now might seem a bit unnecessary.
Until the train arrived again, the three monsters did not fall into the loop and continued to collide with Li Sheng. The two jumped off the train and joined the clone of Li Sheng, and the three monsters immediately caught up. Please let me know if you need any further assistance!
Especially that Fire Wolf, roaring all the way, constantly accelerating in speed, intensifying its flames. Meanwhile, the other two are gradually falling behind, running after the Fire Wolf, as if unable to catch up with a train.
However, Li Sheng felt that their target seemed to have never been himself, but... this fire wolf. The situation just now, when the three attacked him together, seemed to be targeting him, but in fact, the other two were more like attacking the fire wolf.
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Boom!
As the Fire Wolf extended its claw for the last time towards Li Sheng, it exploded. Flames scattered in an instant, enveloping Li Sheng. The expanding arc of heat sent shockwaves in all directions, causing nearby trees to splinter with flying wood fragments and shattered branches.
Of course, Li Sheng's presence had no influence at all, creating a sharp contrast with the outside world.
As for the two monsters that followed, they immediately disappeared completely after the explosion of the fire wolf, as if they had never existed.
'This is abnormal, too normal... We didn't die, so why did those two behind us disappear as if they had completed their mission?'
Li Sheng felt that everything was too abnormal. At this moment, another darkness fell upon his head.
The train, once again passing through the bridge tunnel, continues in a loop.