However, as the number of mutated beasts continued to increase, the ammunition for military weapons and firearms was severely depleted. The continuous fighting over the past two days had gradually made both the military and civilian forces feel exhausted and panicked.
Most of the superhumans who had initially rushed to attack now chose to protect themselves, just like Amo and his companion.
None of the people who survived the earthquake and snowstorm are fools. They have survived to this day not only because they possess superpowers, but also because they cherish their lives.
The fighting below included not only hundreds of soldiers, but also ordinary civilians.
In this environment, no one is foolish enough to think that anyone should protect anyone else. To survive, you must have the courage, pick up a weapon, and protect yourself!
The officer in charge looked at the increasing number of monstrous beasts, a bitter taste in his mouth, and cold sweat pouring down his face. He knew in his heart that they could no longer hold this city.
Not to mention the mutated ivy climbing the tall buildings behind them, the increasing number of strange beasts in front of them were something that their mixed team of less than two thousand people could not withstand.
Cats and dogs were the most numerous among the mutated beasts. The officer knew that most of these beasts were creatures that used to live in the city, but many of them had been killed because of the spiritual energy vortex, and many more had fled after the great earthquake.
And now they have returned to this city, even though this once prosperous city has become ruins.
"Defend! Retreat!"
With his thoughts racing, the officer gave the difficult but decisive order to retreat.
They must evacuate today!
He knew that the number of strange beasts would only increase.
This ruin was once a city of five or six hundred thousand people, with at least 150,000 families. Even if we assume an average of one pet for every ten families, that would be a lot.
In addition, there are stray cats and dogs, found from the outskirts of the city, chickens and ducks from farms, wild animals from the mountains and forests, and so on.
Even if the chances of mutation in beasts are not high, there are still at least several thousand mutated beasts.
Such a massive number of people is clearly beyond the capacity of the mere five thousand survivors in the ruins to resist, especially considering that these people include women, children, and other individuals with weaker combat abilities...
What made the officers decide was not only the quantity of weapons, but more importantly, the quality of the equipment.
They have used up about 70% of their ammunition and weapons, and in the current situation, the ammunition they have used cannot be replenished, so they are simply unable to sustain a prolonged battle.
Military orders are absolute. The remaining 500-plus soldiers retreated instantly and effectively, and the civilians who had participated in the battle had no choice but to follow suit.
They were put into battle in a time of crisis; without soldiers leading the fight, they would have been unlikely to survive, let alone resist the mutated beasts.
The humans fought as they retreated into the city.
The commanding officer remained calm. He dispatched several squads to lure the mutated beasts into the vicinity of the mutated plants to alleviate the pressure on his side. However, this was merely a temporary measure, as they could no longer live in this city.
Of the original five thousand survivors, only three thousand remained when they successfully retreated to the edge of the city ruins. Women, children, the elderly, and the weak were once again impacted and devastated.
Led by an army of less than five hundred men, the people walked relentlessly into the distance. No cries or wails of human suffering were heard; only the suppressed, trembling figures silently proclaimed the grief of the survivors.
Amo and Axu walked in the middle of the group. They no longer used their special abilities, but instead, like ordinary young men, they defended the perimeter with homemade knives and guns.
Most of the strange beasts were attracted and blocked by the mutated plants, but a few still followed.
Like sharks that have smelled blood, they pursued it relentlessly.
Amo gripped the steel knife in his hand, his heart growing heavier. He and Axu had already exhausted most of their spiritual power. If another group of mutated beasts came, they would have to escape alone!
Ah Xu received Ah Mo's gaze, his eyes, marked by a thin scar, narrowed slightly, and he nodded almost imperceptibly.
Compared to the desolation and grandeur of the city where Amer was located, the ruins of another city appeared somewhat peaceful and serene.
A provincial capital city in eastern China.
A tall, ancient tree stands straight under the blue sky, its huge canopy blocking out the sun, with countless vines hanging down.
Clearly, this is also a mutated plant. However, this mutated banyan tree did not attack humans; on the contrary, humans relied on the banyan tree for survival.
When the snow was falling, the banyan tree's canopy was already enormous. The huge canopy shielded the surviving humans from the wind and snow, providing them with a safe haven.
Therefore, the surviving officials and troops in the city were stationed here, and although life was hard, it was relatively stable.
This banyan tree was already a very famous ancient banyan tree before the major earthquake. It is estimated to be three thousand years old and is an ancient tree that has witnessed most of the Xia Dynasty's civilization.
There are many records about the origin and legends of the ancient banyan tree, which can be found in local county annals and other records. Therefore, the ancient banyan tree is very popular among the locals.
In the course of urban development, tourist attractions and parks were built where the ancient trees once stood, becoming popular places to visit in the city. Today, these buildings have become gathering places for survivors, and they remain quite popular.
Three days ago, mutated beasts began to appear one after another on the outskirts of the city. Just as humans were preparing for battle, the banyan tree's vines, which usually hung quietly, attacked swiftly like whips, killing the approaching beasts one by one.
Humans lived peacefully under the protection of the ancient banyan tree without expending any human or material resources.
Today, beneath the massive banyan tree trunk, a dense crowd sat cross-legged on the ground, surrounding the tree. No one went to the outer perimeter to pay attention to the mutated beast; everyone was here, quietly and devoutly praying to the mutated banyan tree.
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