Chapter 163 Mutation
Chapter 163 Mutation
"Hey, old Pete, what are you looking at? Let's keep drinking."
Nearby, several elderly men, their heads slurred with drunkenness, were shouting.
"Haha, sorry, I can't drink anymore, and you won't be able to drink anymore either."
"Next will be the end of humanity and the rise of monsters."
Old Pete burst into laughter.
"Huh? What are you talking about?" a bald old man asked, confused.
In reality, everyone is confused.
Old Pete, however, offered no explanation.
"Wow, it smells so good!" someone suddenly exclaimed.
"It smells so good."
"This seems to be the scent of Alice's Flower?"
"Ah, this is incredible! How did the scent of the Alice Flower reach me? My family's Carmenli is the queen of flowers; no other flower could possibly invade her territory."
Not only here,
At this moment, as the gray smog spread, strange smells appeared all over the town.
This surprised everyone.
However, from outside the town, one can see that a gray haze has completely enveloped Kane Town.
The smog was subtly shifting, constantly changing into various shapes.
Meanwhile, within the smog, tiny tentacles were faintly visible, making it look like a giant monster trying to capture and pull everything.
"Ah!" Suddenly, a strange change occurred among the people in the town.
A pale red gas leaked from their bodies, and their skin turned pale.
"It hurts so much!" Someone clutched their head and knelt on the ground.
"God, what is going on?"
"I sensed something was wrong."
…
Amidst a cacophony of screams, people either collapsed to the ground screaming in agony or clutched their heads and roared uncontrollably.
What's even more bizarre is that all those screams, mixed together, were deafening. Yet, outside the town, the sound was completely inaudible.
Before I knew it, dawn had broken.
The sun rises from the distant east.
Kane Town was also exposed to the sun.
The gray smog has become dim.
The town, brimming with all sorts of flowers, unfolds between heaven and earth.
A captivating fragrance mingles in the air, drifting as if from afar.
The flowers swayed in the wind, as if they were dancing.
People strolled around the town as if nothing had happened.
Upon closer inspection, however, it becomes apparent that everyone's movements are slow and stiff.
Half an hour later, dozens of miles away.
A large four-wheeled vehicle drove by.
There were five people in the car.
They were an old man, an old woman, a middle-aged man, a middle-aged beautiful woman, and finally a little girl.
They are a family.
They are going to Kanetown today to buy some flowers and stay there for a while.
Living amidst a world filled with flowers is a pleasure for most people.
Some experts have even said that the flowers of Kane Town are natural medicines.
Living here reduces the incidence of minor illnesses and major illnesses.
After careful investigation, some people discovered that the people in Kane Town were indeed rarely sick, and they were all healthy and long-lived.
This caused a huge uproar, as many people from other places also longed to visit this place.
Unfortunately, there are too many monks and not enough porridge, and everyone has their own family and job, so those who can come here are basically "idle people" who are either rich or noble.
In addition, in order to maintain its original state and preserve its ecology.
There are mysterious big shots who also prohibit people from buying and selling permanent residency rights in Kane Town.
If it weren't for this, Kane Town would certainly not be the same as it is now.
At the very least, expansion is essential.
Let's get back to the main topic.
About ten more minutes passed.
The car finally arrived not far from Kane Town.
"Wow, this is so new!"
"I love it here, and I want to retire here."
"Grandma, I want to eat flower cake..."
The whole family was filled with excitement and looked very happy.
Soon, the car entered the town.
"Ah, something seems off." The little girl in the car seemed to have a keen eye for observation; she noticed that the people in the town were acting strangely.
"What's wrong?" the middle-aged woman asked gently.
"The people here are different from the people outside," the little girl said.
"Haha, yes, the people here smell better." The middle-aged man driving the car laughed loudly.
"Oh no, that's not how it is!" the little girl exclaimed anxiously.
"Awooo!" And just as the family was chatting and laughing.
Villagers from all directions are coming over.
When you look into their eyes, you can see that their pupils are gray.
As they walked, they started running, uttering a series of eerie roars.
At this moment, they were filled with bestiality, completely devoid of any humanity.
They look terrifying.
"Ah!" The whole family suddenly realized something was wrong and couldn't help but scream.
"Are they all crazy? Are they all insane?" the old woman screamed. "Call the police! Find the police!"
"Ughhhhh!!!" The middle-aged man driving also looked strange at this moment. He hurriedly gripped the steering wheel, but his face was full of frustration, and his eyes were bulging out of their sockets. The car seemed to have gone out of control and rushed forward, driving into a field of pale yellow flowers. On the uneven, soft ground of the flower field, the car encountered great resistance before finally coming to a stop.
"Waaah, Daddy, Daddy, it's so scary, so very scary!" the little girl cried.
"Bang, hiss..." The villagers finally arrived. They pounced on the door, slamming their claws against it, creating a series of eerie sounds.
"Roar!" The old woman, who had been yelling and shouting earlier, now had gray eyes. She roared and pounced on the old man beside her, tearing at him relentlessly.
"Ah, Payne, you've gone mad, you've all gone mad???" The old man screamed a few times, and his eyes even turned gray.
At this point, the old woman stopped attacking the old man.
"Ah, Dad, Mom, what's going on?" The middle-aged woman was stunned.
What terrified her even more was that she felt very uncomfortable.
Something terrifying was surging within her.
That wasn't all; the glass on the car door had been broken, and claws like those of vengeful ghosts were reaching inside.
"Mommy, save me!" The little girl cried out in terror as a hand grabbed her arm.
The changes in her family members left her feeling completely helpless.
"Tch," the middle-aged man's eyes had also turned gray. He had become a monster just like the villagers outside. He reached out and grabbed the little girl, opening his mouth wide.
"Ahhh!" the little girl screamed in despair.
"Husband, no!" The middle-aged woman struggled to protect the little girl, holding her close to her chest.
However, the strange people from all directions had already touched her.
With a "ripping" sound, her body was slashed open with large gashes.
Without a sound, her eyes turned gray.
She suddenly opened her mouth and bit the girl in her arms.
When the little girl's eyes also turned gray, the strange people from all directions finally quieted down.
They were like aimless, wandering ghosts, starting to drift blindly.
The lingering smell of blood was now masked by the fragrance of flowers.
The bright red color seemed to be wiped away, slowly fading away.
If the car hadn't been damaged, the earlier turbulence would have made people think it was fake, an illusion.
In the years that followed, many more people came from all directions.
However, when they happily entered Kane Town, they discovered that it was not the paradise they had imagined, but a living hell.
Time flies, and more than a day has passed in the blink of an eye.
...
Dawn City, the Demon Extermination Bureau.
"Mayor, I understand. I'll send the demon-slaying team out right away."
Director Geng Ya hung up the phone and looked into the distance with a solemn expression.
"The mayor's wife and children went to Kane Town, but they have gone missing."
"Not only that, outsiders can't contact anything in Kane Town."
"Kane Town may no longer exist."
Geng Ya closed his eyes. "Is this the work of a demon?"
"That's really terrifying."
Gengya was deeply worried.
He wasn't worried about anything happening to the mayor's family.
To an awakened being like him, these influential figures were merely members of the human race. Unless they were exceptionally powerful, they were just like ordinary people to him. His Demon Extermination Bureau wouldn't fawn over the mayor simply because of his high position and power, nor did they worry about incurring the mayor's wrath.
Gengya's concern was actually just that some terrifying monster might have been born in Kane Town.
Kane Town is a unique gem in the vicinity.
Geng Ya had, of course, learned about it, and he had even visited the place himself once.
Therefore, he knew very well that the population of Kane Town was very large. It was definitely no less than 30,000.
If all these people were to die at once...
That's really infuriating.
Gengya took a deep breath to calm himself down.
He picked up the phone again and started dialing.
The call was answered quickly.
"Director Gengya, what's the matter?" An aged voice came from the other end of the line.
"Send men outside the city to find Sally and the others, and tell them to go to Kane Town as soon as possible," Gengya ordered.
The other person said, "I understand."
Geng Ya continued, "In addition, block all roads leading to Kane Town and prohibit people from approaching Kane Town."
...
Another day passed quickly.
A black and green military vehicle, like a roaring tiger, came from afar.
An unstoppable momentum, spreading relentlessly.
Everything in front of us seemed about to be smashed to pieces.
Soon, the car arrived not far from Kane Town.
With a creak, the car came to a stop.
The car door opened.
Sally, Fick, and Vierlan came out.
They gazed at the still beautiful town.
“You saw that, didn’t you?” After a while, Sally asked with a solemn expression.
“I see it. Although it’s not obvious, the gray haze is enveloping Kane Town. This is the power of the monsters.” Fei Ke nodded and said, “Moreover, as time goes by, the haze is growing stronger and covering a wider area. Perhaps, if left unchecked, it could cover the entire world.”
"The people inside have lost all life. Did they sacrifice themselves?" Vierlan clenched her hands, her body trembling uncontrollably.
If that's the case, then she really doesn't know what to do.
After all, the deaths of tens of thousands of people were unimaginable to her.
“Although I don’t want to admit it, everyone is indeed dead. Now they are just monsters,” Sally said with difficulty.
Clearly, she, like Villan, was not at peace.
But there's nothing we can do about it. Tens of thousands of lives are at stake. Anyone with a normal mindset can't just turn a blind eye.
"Damn monster!" Villan gritted her teeth.
“They deserve to die. Next, we will storm in and eliminate the root of this disaster.” Sally was experienced and knew very well that those “people” who were corrupted and controlled by the mysterious monsters were just extras.
The real enemy is the origin monster that caused all of this.
The monster capable of creating such a grand spectacle is no ordinary creature.
Even as a super awakened being, she wasn't 100% certain.
Fortunately, Vierlan is no pushover either; if the two of them join forces, they still have a chance.
“Yes.” Vierlan nodded directly, without the slightest hint of fear.
"Wow, let's prepare in advance." Fei Ke reminded him, "Food, water, protective clothing, we need to have them all. This battle probably won't be over in a short time."
Sally said, "Fickle, you just stay outside and cover us. We'll retreat if anything goes wrong."
"No, I want to fight too." Fei Ke was unconvinced. "Although I'm not as strong as you guys, I'm still not weak. I can definitely help."
“We must leave ourselves a way out,” Sally said sternly. “Fick, obey orders.”
Fei Ke opened his mouth. He really didn't want this. He wanted to fight too. He was the only man present, but now he was assigned the safest job. This made him very uncomfortable, and his pride also hurt.
Vierlan remained silent; she was a newcomer, and her duty was to obey orders.
After a while, Fei Ke smiled wryly: "Alright, alright, I'll obey orders. You all need to be careful too. Don't push yourselves too hard. If you have to retreat, you must retreat. Don't be reckless."
Sally laughed loudly, "I understand this better than you do."
Fei rolled his eyes: "I was mainly saying this to Vierlan."
Upon seeing this, Vierlan couldn't help but laugh.
...
Soon after, Sally transformed into a human torch and soared into the sky.
Meanwhile, Vierlan summoned the Demon-Slaying Blade and charged towards the town.
They were both very fast.
However, Sally can fly, so her speed is the fastest.
"Demons, turn to ashes under the power of the fire of justice!" Sally turned a corner and flew over Kane Town.
She began to survey the area.
Soon, she discovered old Pete's flower field.
She saw the dense clusters of Alice flowers, the enormous root system, and the gray haze that was spewing out.
“The Judgment of the God of Fire.” As soon as Sally saw this, she sensed something was wrong; it was very likely the source of the disaster in Kane Town.
Without a second thought, she unleashed her ultimate move.
With a deafening roar, a blurry, giant fist of fire was summoned and attacked downwards.
This time, Sally held nothing back; the scorching heat ignited the surrounding air.
The land within a radius of 300 meters became dry, and the flowers living there were also burned and withered.
Seemingly sensing danger, the large swath of Alice flowers below began to riot, spewing out gray mist that twisted and transformed, forming a large-bellied woman covered in tentacles.
The woman raised her hand and clashed with the giant fiery fist.
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