87: The First Time Devouring Humans (Part Two)

"Hmph!"

Qiao Yu scoffed, offering no further explanation.

Since the opponent dared to attack the Black-crowned Golden Eagle, it meant his strength had definitely reached the War God Level.

Ordinary martial artists, even those who reach the War God Level, wouldn't easily venture into the Wilderness Area alone. It was better to speak less until all the opponent's teammates appeared; less talk, fewer mistakes.

It would be best to figure out a way to make the opponent's teammates show up sooner, lest someone slip away afterward to report the situation, which would be a huge blow to Qiao Yu.

The Big Guy Captain was dissatisfied when he saw Qiao Yu respond only with a scoff.

After pondering for a moment, Qiao Yu came up with a plan.

Qiao Yu said no more, slowly drawing the blood shadow battle blade from his combat backpack and charging toward the Big Guy Captain.

"Good kid! You're utterly arrogant!"

Seeing Qiao Yu's attack arrive, the Big Guy Captain's internal alarm bells rang loudly.

A person capable of controlling a Lord Level monster like the Black-crowned Golden Eagle must have strength equal to or perhaps even surpassing his own.

He had already decided: if he could win, he would force the opponent to hand over the method of controlling the monster and keep it all for himself.

If he couldn't win, he would have his teammates help, and at worst, they would split the spoils afterward.

In any case, his strength was the highest in the squad, and he had absolute control over the team.

As for why he wasn't considering the possibility of the entire team being wiped out, if Qiao Yu truly possessed that capability, it would have been revealed when his black buddy Miles threw the spear to test him earlier.

"Captain, what's the situation on your side? Why haven't you lured the Black-crowned Golden Eagle out yet?"

"We ran into some special circumstances here. Remain where you are and await my instructions. Don't let this Black-crowned Golden Eagle or its subordinate monsters escape."

The inquiries of his teammates came through the Big Guy Captain's earpiece.

The Big Guy Captain was evasive and did not reveal the specific battle situation.

His teammates dared not disobey the Captain's order and could only remain on standby.

Qiao Yu immediately unleashed the second stage of the Nine-Layered Thunder Blade, striking the Big Guy Captain with double the force.

Unfortunately, this speed looked like slow motion to the Advanced War God Level Big Guy Captain.

The Big Guy Captain immediately held his large hammer horizontally to block, and a metallic clang rang out.

Not to mention the Big Guy Captain's Advanced War God Level strength, just the equipment he wore was leagues ahead of Qiao Yu's.

Qiao Yu looked at the battle hammer in the Big Guy Captain's hand and the combat uniform he wore, a flicker of light crossing the depths of his eyes as he thought.

"Why should I buy equipment then? If I just let the fungal swarm devour this equipment and replicate it, wouldn't that save me the trouble of spending money on gear? Pure profit."

The Big Guy Captain was not unfamiliar with the Nine-Layered Thunder Blade that Qiao Yu used; he recognized immediately that Qiao Yu was using the second stage, which increased strength twofold.

Judging by Qiao Yu's speed and the feedback from the doubled strength.

The Big Guy Captain estimated Qiao Yu's strength to be roughly High-level Wargod, approaching the Primary War God Level, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

At the same time, he wondered internally: how could a High-level Wargod martial artist control a Lord Level Black-crowned Golden Eagle?

Thinking this, the Big Guy Captain's gaze shifted toward the Black-crowned Golden Eagle standing silently nearby.

Qiao Yu immediately understood. The moment the Big Guy Captain looked at the Black-crowned Golden Eagle, Qiao Yu issued an internal command to the bird, while he himself displayed a look of mockery.

Although the Black-crowned Golden Eagle was confused, it still followed Qiao Yu's command and adjusted its gaze.

When the Big Guy Captain saw the mocking look in the Black-crowned Golden Eagle's eyes, several theories arose in his mind.

After successively receiving several waves of Qiao Yu's attacks, the Big Guy Captain exerted his strength and fiercely hammered Qiao Yu toward the ground.

A huge "Bang!" sounded.

Qiao Yu was smashed onto the ground, appearing critically injured, breathing out more than breathing in.

But Qiao Yu seemed to be pulled up by some mysterious force. Enduring his body severely wounded by an Advanced War God Level expert, he shakily stood up and prepared to attack the Big Guy Captain again.

The Big Guy Captain's eyes rolled, and based on his previous theories, he devised a plan and spoke to Qiao Yu.

"Kid, since you possess a method to control monsters, why not try cooperating with me?"

"As long as you hand over the method of controlling monsters, I can totally recommend you to the American Military. You can join the American Military through the Special Talent Introduction Policy. Given the benefits and treatment provided by the American Military, wouldn't you be much more comfortable than you are in China?"

"When you're out here, it's about power and backing. With the American Military as your background force, they could pile massive resources on you until you reach the War God Level. Why bother being a loose mercenary martial artist in China, constantly living in fear?"

The Big Guy Captain showed a cunning look and tried to persuade him patiently.

Qiao Yu did not respond to the Big Guy Captain. He knew from the Big Guy Captain's constant glances toward the Black-crowned Golden Eagle that the captain had definitely fallen into his trap.

Qiao Yu pretended to drag his severely injured body and desperately continued attacking the Big Guy Captain.

At the same time, he issued commands internally to the Black-crowned Golden Eagle and the Golden Vulture Flock.

Sure enough, after the Big Guy Captain repelled Qiao Yu again, he suddenly launched a fierce assault toward the Black-crowned Golden Eagle standing nearby.

"Screech!"

The Black-crowned Golden Eagle let out a cry, flapping its wings to quickly evade, and the Golden Vulture Flock made the same movement.

Immediately afterward, the Golden Vulture Flock quickly took flight and launched a fierce, harassing attack against the Big Guy Captain.

At the same time, Qiao Yu dragged his broken body and launched the second stage of the Nine-Layered Thunder Blade against the Big Guy Captain, though his body appeared slightly weaker than before.

After the Big Guy Captain dispatched three or four Golden Vultures with a few heavy thumps, he focused all his attention on the Black-crowned Golden Eagle.

Immediately, he stomped down hard on the platform ground with immense force, and the ground beneath his feet instantly collapsed in one section.

The Big Guy Captain leaped up, swinging his massive hammer toward the Black-crowned Golden Eagle at an astonishing speed.

"Bang!"

The Black-crowned Golden Eagle flapped its wings, widening the distance between itself and the Big Guy Captain.

Unexpectedly, the Big Guy Captain directly threw the massive hammer in his hand, smashing it fiercely onto the Black-crowned Golden Eagle's wing, which was over ten meters long.

"Screech!"

The Black-crowned Golden Eagle let out a tragic cry, and at the same time, Qiao Yu and the Golden Vulture Flock seemed like marionettes whose strings had been cut.

The man and the flock of vultures froze in place, taking no further action.

"Just as I thought. I knew a Warlord Level human couldn't possibly control a Lord Level monster."

"So it turns out this Lord Level Black-crowned Golden Eagle is the true mastermind."

"A monster that can control humans? Interesting. If I can capture you alive, no matter who I hand you over to, I won't have to worry for the rest of my life."