CH 86

Chapter 86: Evading

They exerted all their strength and ran for several minutes, but not only were they unable to shake off the rhinoceros-like creatures, they also encountered another wave of teammates who had gone to explore the surroundings, find a camping site, and were preparing to return.

Lin Weiran and the others were originally planning to go back and meet their other teammates, but then they heard a loud commotion coming from the forest.

Everyone became alert, remaining highly vigilant. In case of danger, they would immediately transform or board their mechas.

As the commotion grew louder, the figures of Gao Lingqi and Liu Jiaming, who were running frantically, appeared in the sight of Lin Weiran and the others, instantly stunning them.

Gao Lingqi and Liu Jiaming had obviously spotted their teammates. Without time to explain, they could only shout loudly, "Quickly transform, board the mechas, and get out of here!"

Based on their trust in their teammates, Lin Weiran and the others didn't ask any further questions. The superhumans immediately transformed into their animal forms, while the mecha warriors swiftly deployed their mechas and followed behind Gao Lingqi and the others, running at full speed.

However, they ran for a long time, and the sky had already darkened. Yet, the relentless group of rhino creatures continued to pursue them, no matter how hard they tried to shake them off.

"Captain, what should we do?" Lin Weiran and Chen Yihan exchanged a glance, their expressions grave. They continued to run at full speed while quickly thinking about their countermeasures.

But based on their understanding of the rhino beasts, they knew that these creatures wouldn't easily give up. If they couldn't surpass them in speed and escape, the only option left was to fight.

Seeing the rhino beasts chasing them relentlessly, showing no intention to retreat and even an appearance of vowing to catch up with them, everyone knew that a battle was inevitable.

"Get ready for battle, everyone," Lin Weiran said loudly to the team.

Since they couldn't shake off these rhino beasts, continuing to run would only deplete their own stamina. Meanwhile, the creatures showed no signs of exhaustion. Therefore, it was better to make a decisive move and conserve energy for a confrontation with these creatures.

Their original plan was to rest for a night and then search for the rhino beasts the next day. They intended to use a few team members as bait to lure away the majority of the creatures and then launch an attack on the remaining one or two creatures.

However, plans always pale in comparison to unexpected changes, and they simply didn't have time to rest and adjust their state. Therefore, Lin Weiran quickly modified the morning's battle plan to better adapt to the current situation.

"According to the plan discussed in the morning, the members assigned as bait will keep their roles. Li Ying will monitor the situation of both teams from the air and be ready for support at any time. Jiaming and Li Er will join the bait team, while the rest will deal with the remaining rhino beasts," Lin Weiran decisively commanded.

Since this group were different from the rhino herd they were planning to find the next day and had already been provoked by them, the members acting as bait would become even more dangerous. Therefore, Lin Weiran added two more members to the bait team and instructed Li Ying to keep a close eye on both sides from the air and provide timely reinforcements.

The two teams had been together for about ten days and had fought together several times, developing a certain level of coordination. After Lin Weiran issued the orders, everyone immediately found their positions. The members responsible for luring the creatures separated from the main group and ran in the opposite direction.

As expected, several of the creatures also separated from the main group and pursued the bait team members. However, the majority of the creatures remained, which differed from what Lin Weiran and the others had imagined.

According to the original plan, the majority of the creatures should have been lured away, and the bait team members didn't need to confront the beasts head-on. They only needed to lead them away.

However, in the original plan, they were supposed to hide in the darkness and wait until the majority of the creatures were lured away before launching an attack on the remaining few stragglers.

But now they were all in the open, deviating from the plan.

Fortunately, Lin Weiran's commanding skills were up to par. He immediately adapted to the situation and said to a few team members beside him, "Kaiyang, you go and help Jialiang and the others deal with the creatures that have been lured away. We will act as the bait team and lead away these creatures. Once you've dealt with them, come and provide reinforcements."

"Alright, stay safe," Xu Kaiyang cautioned before leaving.

"Understood," Lin Weiran nodded and then created a great commotion to ensure that the creatures following them wouldn't lose track and attack others.

With Lin Weiran and the others providing cover, Xu Kaiyang and the others left the main group and went after the previous bait team, receiving their captain's new instructions.

As for Xiao Qingyang and the other logistics personnel, they were originally sitting on the backs of the superhumans and couldn't get down while being chased by the creatures. Coincidentally, most of the superhumans carrying the logistics team were part of the bait team and didn't need to engage in combat with the creatures. Therefore, the logistics team on their backs wouldn't be a hindrance.

However, once they received the new task conveyed by Xu Kaiyang, Xiao Qingyang and the others became hindrances to the superhumans fully unleashing their combat abilities.

After all, fighting with a person on your back was completely different from fighting alone.

"Please put us down. Carrying us hinders you from fully utilizing your strength," Xiao Qingyang said to the superhuman carrying him on his back.

"It's not possible. If I put you down, you'll be in danger. I won't do such a thing," the superhuman replied, showing loyalty and a strong sense of justice.

He knew that once he put Xiao Qingyang and the others down, the first target of the creatures would undoubtedly be the logistics personnel. Wouldn't Xiao Qingyang and the others be doomed at that point?

Even if their combat power was weakened, they would never make such a decision.

"Don't worry, I have a way to divert the attention of these creatures away from us. You give it your all to fight these creatures, without worrying about us. We will be able to protect ourselves," Xiao Qingyang tried to persuade them again, but the answer remained a refusal.

No one believed that powerless pharmacists and mecha technicians could protect themselves in front of the creatures. Even the superhumans and mecha warriors themselves wouldn't dare to make such a guarantee, so why should they trust them?

"It's almost too late. The beasts will catch up soon. If you keep carrying us, we'll all die. It's better to trust me this once. Put us down, and we all still have a chance to survive," Xiao Qingyang said, looking at the creatures getting closer and feeling anxious for the first time.

The superhumans carrying the logistics team exchanged glances, clearly hesitant.

"Don't hesitate anymore. Let's do as Qingyang says and put us down," Su Zihan was the first to respond to Xiao Qingyang's proposal.

Although he was scared inside, he inexplicably believed in Xiao Qingyang. Since he claimed to have the ability to protect them, maybe he really did.

"We don't want to be a burden. Please give it your all to fight the creatures and fight for a chance to survive," Gu Xiaotian also gathered his courage and spoke to the superhuman carrying him.

Among the logistics personnel present, there were only the three of them, and now all three firmly requested to be put down. Even if the superhumans hesitated, they ultimately had to comply.

"Put the three of us together and then run forward with all your might, pulling the battlefield away from us," Xiao Qingyang instructed the superhumans and mecha warriors present.

Although Xiao Qingyang had the ability to make the creatures not notice them and protect their lives, the three of them had limited strength. If the creatures and their teammates fought too close to them, they might still be affected or even lose their lives.

Therefore, it was better for their teammates to keep the battle with the creatures as far away from them as possible.

Everyone had a lack of trust in Xiao Qingyang's words, but Su Zihan and Gu Xiaotian insisted on being put down with Xiao Qingyang. So the superhumans who carried them had no choice but to place the three of them together.

"Run away, run as far as possible," Xiao Qingyang instructed the superhumans and mecha warriors.

The group was reluctant to move, struggling and hesitant until the creatures got closer and closer. Finally, they gritted their teeth and moved in the opposite direction, hoping to lure the creatures away, giving Xiao Qingyang and the others time to escape.

However, Xiao Qingyang had no intention of hiding. Instead, he stood in place and said to the other two, "You two, come closer to me."

At the same time, he released all the spiritual energy from the spiritual spring, forming a protective circle around the three of them.

This protective circle not only shielded them from harm but also had a stealth effect.

And so, the creatures ran past Xiao Qingyang and the others as if they were invisible.

Although Gu Xiaotian and Su Zihan chose to believe in Xiao Qingyang, they couldn't help but feel desperate as they appeared so blatantly in the creatures' view. They closed their eyes, expecting the pain to come. However, the expected pain never arrived, and the sound of the creatures' footsteps grew more distant. Gu Xiaotian and Su Zihan cautiously opened one eye each, surveying their surroundings.

"The rhino beasts have passed. We're safe," Xiao Qingyang said with a cheerful voice and a relaxed smile.

It was fortunate that there was spiritual energy on this planet, and it was also fortunate that he hadn't slacked off since coming to the school; otherwise, the stored spiritual energy in his body might not have been enough.

"We're safe? The creatures really left?" Su Zihan asked in a daze, finding it hard to believe this fact.

"Yes, they're all gone," Xiao Qingyang replied with a smile.

Su Zihan looked around. Apart from the messy footprints left by the beasts on the ground, there was no sign of the creatures in sight.

They were truly safe.