"Who hurt my Ah Lie!"
A roar came from afar, and a massive figure galloped towards them.
Trees and rocks alike were easily broken as the figure charged, its momentum astonishing, the immense sound making everyone's eardrums throb.
The person rushed to the barbecue stall and slammed on the brakes with its hooves, creating a drift effect that sent Jing Du flying.
This sudden appearance was Zhu Pengpei, the one Wen Wen had been looking for!
Wen Wen’s lips curved upwards. Despite a few minor setbacks, he had successfully achieved his goal.
Black chains were wrapped around Zhu Pengpei’s shoulders and thighs. They looked like decorations, but only Zhu Pengpei knew they were a necessity.
The chains were not tightly bound, but he couldn't remove them, so he had to arrange them in this manner for the time being.
In reality, the chains from The Disaster Containment Facility weren't so exaggerated. Without active control, they shouldn't have prevented a True Sequence expert from breaking free.
However, Zhu Pengpei had voluntarily accepted the chains, so their effect was only slightly weaker than having chains implanted within his body.
Like Wen Wen, he had inexplicably arrived in this world.
But as he was a confidant of the Twisted Dragon, he had heard about this world beforehand and wasn't overly panicked. He simply planned to bide his time here before returning to the real world.
Biding his time didn't mean he should neglect himself. He found a nearby pig demon, Zhu Ganglie, and asked him to find plump humans to capture and cook for him, ensuring he had hearty meals.
Although Zhu Ganglie was a pig demon, he excelled at transformation arts and usually liked to change into a pale, handsome man.
After eating his fill, Zhu Pengpei developed new needs. But like Zhu Qipei, he couldn't find suitable female pig-headed people.
Thus, over time, he developed a relationship beyond friendship with Zhu Ganglie, who was skilled in transformation, making Zhu Ganglie’s talent even more fitting.
However, to avoid being found by two Calamity-level experts or Wen Wen, Zhu Pengpei had been hiding deep underground and rarely emerged, which was why Wen Wen hadn't found him earlier.
It wasn't until Zhu Ganglie was killed by Jing Du that he flew into a rage and surged out from underground.
Holding Zhu Ganglie's head, he wailed loudly.
"Waaaaah... Without you, who will catch fat people for me to eat? Without you, who will drink and chat with me? Without you... where else will I find beautiful pig-headed women? What should I do, Ganglie..."
As Zhu Pengpei wept, a sword qi slashed towards his head. He brought a hand behind him and flicked his finger, causing the sword qi to vanish.
The one-armed Jing Du, sword in hand, panted heavily, his gaze fixed on Zhu Pengpei.
Zhu Pengpei turned back with a slight surprise. "Old man, aren't you afraid of death?"
Jing Du closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then opened them again. "Now that I am alone, dying sooner would be a release. I only fear dying without purpose."
His previous battle with Zhu Ganglie had drained much of Jing Du's strength. Facing Zhu Pengpei, who was a level higher, he had no chance of winning.
Yet, he did not choose to flee. Instead, he continued to face Zhu Pengpei, his fighting spirit ablaze.
Concurrently, he signaled to the other demon hunters hiding nearby, urging them to escape quickly, stating he would hold the beast back.
If he could use his remaining life force to protect these promising youngsters, his death would be worthwhile.
It was just a pity that he would never have the chance to return to that place...
The old monk glanced at Wen Wen. Wen Wen had displayed strength of the first rank earlier and was capable of dealing with this pig demon. However, seeing Wen Wen's passive stance, he seemed unwilling to make a move.
With a sigh, the monk stepped out from his hiding place and stood beside Jing Du.
"In my life, I cannot stand to see others die before my eyes. Therefore, if you wish to seek death, benefactor... I will accompany you."
Ling Chong hesitated for a moment before walking out, carrying his spear. The other demon hunters also stirred restlessly but were stopped by an elder who directly drove them away, while the elder himself stepped forward.
Although Wen Wen’s strength was formidable, and he claimed to be here to eliminate demons, the aura he exuded earlier was several times more malevolent than that of the pig demon.
Furthermore, he had remained a spectator, making it difficult to ascertain his willingness to help. That was why the elder had sent the others away and stepped out himself.
He knew this pig demon was terrifyingly powerful, and Jing Du alone could not possibly stop him. Only if the four of them faced him together might they be able to hold off the pig demon and buy others time to escape.
Wen Wen looked at the four individuals ahead. He felt a slight sense of admiration. Jing Du aside, as the last member of the containment facility, his action was understandable.
The fact that the other three stepped forward surprised him somewhat. After all, facing a True Sequence expert in a real fight, they would undoubtedly be instantly killed with their current strength. Even if Wen Wen stood by and was willing to intervene, he couldn't guarantee their lives with 100% certainty.
Perhaps it was precisely because the early members of the Demon Hunter Alliance possessed the resolve to face death at any moment that they eventually developed into the Hunter Association of the Federation.
Looking at the four in front and then at Chun Ling beside him, Wen Wen felt a sense of indignity, so he kicked Chun Ling away.
Chun Ling rolled more than a dozen times before stopping on the other side of Jing Du. She stood up, a cold sweat breaking out all over her body. To her, Zhu Pengpei was a monstrous flood, a beast she desperately wished to avoid. How could she dare to stand in front of Zhu Pengpei?
When Zhu Pengpei saw Chun Ling, his anger slightly abated. This human female, clad in armor, bore some resemblance to a female pig-headed warrior.
If she didn't remove her helmet, she could pass as a pig-headed warrior. In that case, Zhu Ganglie's death might not seem so regrettable.
Under Zhu Pengpei's terrifying gaze, Chun Ling felt her hair stand on end, her soul about to escape her body. Under this immense stimulus, she unexpectedly awakened her superpower.
After awakening, she lost her rationality for a short period, rolling towards Zhu Pengpei like a large, thorny meatball.
Her awakened ability was named – ‘Meatball Car’.
Originally, with the armor forged by Wen Wen, she possessed combat capabilities of the Assimilation realm. Now, with her awakened power, she had ascended even higher. But to Zhu Pengpei, it seemed more like she was throwing herself into his arms, so he chuckled foolishly and spread his arms.
Seizing this opportunity, Jing Du and the other three simultaneously launched their attacks.
However, Zhu Pengpei paid their attacks no mind, as he believed he could completely overpower these four natives. He could even envision them flying away with broken bones and torn muscles.
But he was, after all, a foolish and wicked villain, so his daydream did not materialize.
A change occurred.