The apocalypse struck, and I became a druid.

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The surrounding water ghosts were affected by the black lines, their bodies stiffened, and then they exploded, blood spurting out from the cuts.

"On the left, the water ghoul ranged attack force is gathering momentum. Freeze them!" A glint flashed in Xiaoyu's eyes as she issued the command through the Crystal Bee's mental network.

The other members of the Crystal Bee Knight squad responded immediately, controlling the Crystal Bees and Water Arrow Sprayers to release energy jets that covered the water ghouls on the left side that were trying to regroup.

In an instant, more than a dozen water ghouls turned into ice sculptures, which were then smashed by the ground combat team that rushed up.

On the right, Brother Yu's Treasure Bee Knights continuously released mental interference, making the Water Corpse Ghost's attacks chaotic and disorganized.

Occasionally, a few special individuals capable of spitting corrosive water arrows would attempt to retaliate, but they were always countered by the timely appearance of the Flower Bud Bee Knight with a healing light barrier.

Seeing this, Feilong's spirits soared: "Brothers, the time to fight back has come!"

He transformed completely into a blue lizard, his claws flashing with blue light, tearing apart the throat of a water ghoul in front of him.

Chen Hu was not to be outdone, charging forward like a boar, his tusks sending enemies flying one by one.

...

Under the combined attack from three sides, the water ghouls' formation finally collapsed completely.

The people in the Biyun Gathering Area today, after overall strengthening, are no longer what they used to be!

The numerical advantage they originally relied on vanished in the face of the powerful individual strength of the awakened beings in the two gathering areas.

The average strength of the water ghouls is at the Black Stone level, with a small number at the Greater Black Stone level, and none at the Black Iron level.

In just over ten minutes, hundreds of water ghosts had been killed or wounded.

When the last water ghost was sliced ​​apart by Xiaoyu's wind blade, the battlefield suddenly fell silent.

The ground was littered with dark green corpses and congealed blood, and the air was thick with a stench of blood.

"Take stock of casualties and quickly clean up the battlefield," Zhao Kai ordered in a deep voice, sheathing his giant axe.

The Azure Cloud warriors acted swiftly, checking for any surviving water ghouls and collecting any potentially useful loot.

Feilong then gathered the survivors of Tiehu together to count their numbers.

At this moment, Xu Ming fell from the sky, and the rock bee folded its wings and landed beside him.

Zhao Kai also walked past the people cleaning up the battlefield and stood in front of Fei Long and the others.

Two Black Iron-level experts from the Biyun Gathering Area nodded slightly to Feilong. Zhao Kai then spoke:

"Dragon Leader, what are your casualties? We need to set off as soon as possible. Nobody knows if there are any more water ghouls nearby."

“We’ve lost seven men.” Feilong’s face was ashen as he sighed. “These brothers all died in the surprise attack just now.”

Li Qingshui released a weak stream of water, helping Chen Hu clean his wounds while sighing, "Luckily, the reinforcements arrived in time, otherwise the losses would have been even greater."

Xu Ming chimed in, "The injured will be transported with the assistance of the Bee Knights."

Feilong looked at Xu Ming, who was also exuding an astonishing aura, and asked in surprise, "Who...who is this?"

Zhao Kai smiled slightly: "This is Mr. Xu Ming, the newly appointed vice leader of our Biyun Gathering Area Bee Knights."

"The Bee Knights..."

Feilong muttered to himself, glancing enviously at the swarm of bees flying around him, then stretched out his hand and said gratefully, "Thank you for your help, Mr. Xu Ming."

"Let's not talk about that," Xu Ming said with a smile, extending his hand to shake hands.

At the same time, Xu Ming was also quite moved.

Just a few months ago, he was an ordinary person who had to fight to the death with the lowest-level crocodile lizards and risk his life to find food in the wild.

And now, he has become a master whom even the leaders of medium-sized settlements treat with respect...

Chapter 262 Kneel down

The remnants of Iron Tiger followed the bee riders who were leading the way, trudging through the cold, icy mountains.

After they climbed over the last ridge and passed through a sparse grove that had been almost completely bruised by hail, they finally reached the top.

The scenery before my eyes suddenly changed.

"This is……"

Almost everyone was stunned, their tired faces filled with disbelief.

The scene before them was beyond Feilong and the others' imagination.

Tall, verdant trees rose and fell in rows, full of vitality, showing no signs of frost, as if they didn't care at all about the fierce winds and hail outside.

Through the gaps in the trees, you can vaguely see what lies beyond.

Neat fields and gardens appeared.

The fields were not planted with crops, but with strange plants and flowers that emitted different energy fluctuations, and many large bees were busy shuttling among them.

Further away, wooden platforms and houses built against the mountain and using giant trees are scattered in a well-organized manner.

The air here is fresh and the temperature is pleasant, with no trace of the harsh cold and desolation outside, and the place is deserted.

It is filled with the faint fragrance of grass, trees and flowers, and is brimming with vibrant life energy.

"This...this place..."

Chen Hu opened his mouth wide, seemingly forgetting even the pain in his body, his fangs trembling, unable to utter a complete sentence.

The Iron Tiger survivors behind him were even more stunned. Some of the injured members who could only walk with the help of others looked around blankly, as if they had stepped from hell into a legendary paradise.

Li Qingshui's enormous fish head slightly opened and closed its gill covers, its murky eyes wide open, and it murmured, "Such...such a rich life force..."

Looking at all this, and then at the Azure Cloud Awakeners beside him who seemed to take it all for granted, Feilong's eyes held an even deeper complexion.

The abundant energy in the air invigorated him, and the fatigue and pain from his long journey seemed to be relieved somewhat.

The rock-armored bee rider who was leading the way stopped in front of a relatively gentle slope.

Xu Ming leaped off the bee's back and said to the flying dragon:

"Dragon Leader, this is the place. The Queen Bee has allowed you to set up camp in this forest and obtain water. However, you must not approach the garden inside."

This forest can protect them from strong winds and hail, and it's spacious enough for them to make a home, even though it's open-air.

Feilong nodded emphatically, his tone more solemn than ever before:

"Deputy Commander Xu, rest assured, we will strictly abide by the agreement and will never cause any trouble for Chief Han and the swarm. The entire Iron Tiger unit will never forget this kindness of being taken in!"

Xu Ming smiled and said, "We're all human, so helping each other is only right. We'll leave a small team nearby to keep watch. Please settle in as soon as possible, and you can contact us if needed."

Seeing Feilong looking around as if searching for something, Zhao Kai understood and said, "The boss has something to do right now. He'll come to find you in a little while."

“Okay.” Feilong nodded.

"Then you all go about your business, we'll be going now."

After saying that, they commanded the bee riders to take off and return to the gathering area.

Only after watching Bi Yun's people leave did the survivors of Tie Hu truly relax.

……

Over the next two days, the remnants of Tiehu's troops built wooden houses in the designated forest area to shelter them from the wind and rain.

Every day, the Biyun settlement area sends over a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables, clean water, and medicine for injuries. Although it's not a lavish meal, it's enough to keep them full.

Inside the Biyun gathering area, the atmosphere has been relaxed on the outside but tense on the inside for the past two days.

The furnaces in the forging area burned day and night, and more and more simple rune armor and weapons were produced and distributed.

The combat team has recently recruited many new members from Panshi and Agricultural University, using experienced members to mentor new ones and intensify their training and coordination.

The Bee Knights take to the air for daily practice, expanding their patrol area and increasing their reconnaissance frequency.

Han Ning often transforms into the form of an ancient tree, taking root near the cave entrance. While sensing distant movements through the spore network, he nourishes the surrounding combat plants with his life domain, such as water arrow squirting melons, red mist tomatoes, and some extraordinary crops cultivated by the bees.

At the same time, they are constantly getting to know the combination of spore system capabilities and various metamorphic states.

On the morning of the third day, a sudden, rapid noise broke the brief peace when a sharp sound came from Han Ning's waist.

"Chief Han Ning, I implore you again, and the other Awakened in your settlement, could you please come and help the Highland Outpost out of consideration for our shared humanity?"

"There are just too many water ghouls. Our single settlement area simply cannot resist them."

"It was my fault for speaking rudely some time ago. After this matter is over, I will personally apologize to you. But the other ordinary people in the settlement are innocent. Please!"

On the other end of the communicator came Deputy Leader Qian's sincere voice.

In the background, the faint sounds of artillery fire and the shouts of the crowd further indicated that the high ground outpost was far from peaceful.

After listening, Han Ning remained silent for a moment, then made a decision:

"I understand, Deputy Chief Qian. Please give us a little more time. We need to discuss how to assist you."

Despite Han Ning's deep dissatisfaction with Deputy Leader Qian.

But when faced with inhuman water ghosts, their personal grudges seemed insignificant in the face of external enemies.

Moreover, with the high ground outpost destroyed, the water ghouls' next target is their Azure Cloud settlement.

Putting aside personal feelings, Han Ning felt it was necessary to help.

Upon hearing this, Qian Zhen's face lit up with joy: "Thank you so much."

Hang up communication.

Han Ning called over Xu Ming and Zhao Kai.

"Xu Ming, take your men and take off immediately to the outer area of ​​the high ground outpost to carry out high-altitude harassment and strikes. Preserving yourselves is the top priority. Do not allow low-altitude raids or getting entangled."

“Yu Na knows the location of the high ground outpost, so let her lead the way.”

"Understood!" Xu Ming nodded emphatically, turned around, and roared:

"Bee Knights, take off immediately for a long-range support mission!"

In an instant, a loud buzzing sound arose, and dozens of large bees carried the knights into the sky.

"Zhao Kai, take a ground combat force of 50 men and go with the Bee Knights to support the high ground outpost."

As for Han Ning himself, he was too busy guarding against the water zombie army that could arrive at any time to make any move.

However, the troops sent to provide support this time were all elites.