27: Corpse Alien

The small Facehugger, receiving the command, let out a sharp, yet eager hiss, and suddenly sprang from the shadows where it was hidden, accurately pouncing on the face of the fallen Rotten Corpse Dog...

The battle quickly ended, and all thirteen or fourteen Rotten Corpse Dogs were killed.

The air was filled with a strong smell of blood and decay.

Several weaker Facehuggers immediately pounced on the corpses, greedily tearing and swallowing the flesh and blood.

As they ingested the flesh and blood energy, their dull carapaces seemed to regain a faint luster.

Lin Feng walked to the side of the Rotten Corpse Dog’s corpse that had been parasitized, waiting quietly.

Through the mysterious connection with the Alien Queen, he could clearly feel that the embryo parasitizing the Rotten Corpse Dog was developing at an astonishing speed, reorganizing the host's genes.

While waiting for the new type of Xenomorph to be born, Lin Feng collected all the Rotten Corpse Dog corpses on the ground into the Spirit Beast Space, and the already ravenous Alien Queen immediately devoured them all.

Lin Feng could clearly feel faint streams of life energy feeding back into the Alien Queen's body as the Rotten Corpse Dog corpses were devoured, and the Alien Queen's weakened state instantly recovered significantly.

After only a few minutes, the Rotten Corpse Dog's body began to twitch and swell violently.

Beneath its dark red and black skin, countless snakes seemed to be wriggling frantically, and its bones emitted a grating 'crackle' sound.

“Pfft!”

With a muffled thud, accompanied by splashing dark green viscous liquid and shattered tissues, a brand new Xenomorph tore through the Rotten Corpse Dog's chest cavity and burst out!

It landed gracefully, letting out a low, menacing hiss.

【Name: Carrion Xenomorph】

【Star Level: Three-star】

【Strength: Black Iron Level Seven】

【Status: Active / Absolute Obedience】

【Skill 1: Corrosive Claws (Rotten Corpse Dog Gene Enhancement): The claw blades contain highly corrosive toxins that can continuously and rapidly erode flesh and blood, causing sustained damage.】

【Skill 2: Acidic Blood (Rotten Corpse Dog Gene Enhancement): The blood's acidity far exceeds that of ordinary Xenomorphs, causing more intense corrosion to those who come into contact with it.】

【Skill 3: Stealth: Can perfectly blend into shadows and environments, moving silently and reducing its presence.】

【Skill 4: Acute Olfactory Tracking: Inherits and enhances the Rotten Corpse Dog's sense of smell, capable of tracking even extremely faint scent trails.】

【Special Talent: Corrosive Symbiosis (Passive): The special mucus secreted on its body surface can effectively neutralize and utilize corrosive substances in the environment, allowing it to move freely in highly toxic or strong acid environments, and even briefly conceal its aura.】

“Three-star, Black Iron Level Seven.”

“Not bad.”

Although the Carrion Xenomorph's carapace did not lose its luster or become tattered due to absorbing the Rotten Corpse Dog's genes, a strong smell of decay continuously spread from it.

Lin Feng scrutinized the Carrion Xenomorph.

Although the host was only a Black Iron Level Three Rotten Corpse Dog, and the Facehugger itself was a defective product, the Xenomorph's inherent core gene template and terrifying ability to integrate and optimize genes forcibly raised its potential to three-star!

And its level was also raised from Black Iron Level One to Black Iron Level Seven!

At the same time, outside the restricted area.

The other students had already formed teams and, under Zhang Yong's gaze, everyone began to enter the restricted area in batches.

“Principal, how many of these children do you think will survive these three days?”

Zhang Yong shook his head and remained silent, turning to return to the military vehicle.

Although his eyes were closed, the aura of a Gold-level powerhouse gradually began to cover the entire restricted area...

Xiong Gang and Su Wanqing's team could be said to be the strongest among all the training teams.

Xiong Gang had been searching for Lin Feng's figure in the crowd just now, but like Qin Yuyan, Lin Feng disappeared in a blink of an eye.

“That good-for-nothing sure runs fast!”

Xiong Gang spat, his eyes grim.

“He must have gone in alone; I saw Qin Yuyan couldn't find Lin Feng either just now.”

Su Wanqing said coldly.

“Hmph, just as I wished!”

Xiong Gang sneered, lowering his voice to his core teammates beside him.

“During this training, if you encounter that brat Lin Feng, don't hesitate, beat him mercilessly! It would be best to kill his life-bound pet! Let's see how arrogant he can be after that!”

A scrawny team member chimed in.

“Brother Xiong, Sister Su, don't worry, we'll handle this perfectly!”

“Boss Xiong, this damned place is full of Dire Beasts, why don't we…”

A cold glint flashed in the scrawny figure's eyes as he gestured across his neck.

“Brother Xiong, Skinny Monkey is right.

Once we kill him, we can just find a place to dump his body for the Dire Beasts.

In a few minutes, there won't even be a trace left! The Principal won't find anything either!”

Another lean team member with sharp eyes added.

“Moreover, we can wait for him to fight the powerful monsters inside until both sides are severely wounded, then ‘conveniently’ pass by, ‘help’ him out of his misery, and ‘take over’ his spoils.

Even if someone sees us, they'll only say our ‘rescue’ was too late, or that he himself was too weak and was killed by monsters – perfect!”

Su Wanqing's lips curved into a cold arc as she added...

The other students from ordinary classes had already formed groups of three to five, cautiously stepping into the restricted area on the outskirts of Gu City Town.

After the initial tension and excitement, a suffocating sense of dead silence descended.

Only the mournful wail of the wind through broken holes and the sound of gravel grinding underfoot could be heard, making the atmosphere particularly eerie.

“Ah!”

Suddenly, a shrill scream pierced the silence!

A girl had stepped on a piece of rotten wood, startling the Corpse Dog Pack sleeping in a nest below!

“Woof!”

“Roar!”

In an instant, dozens of eerie green eyes lit up in various corners of the ruins, accompanied by spine-chilling growls, as more than a dozen Rotten Corpse Dogs lunged out from behind broken walls, from holes in the ground, and from piles of rubble!

They were not large, but their speed was extremely fast, and their fangs, dripping with foul-smelling saliva, gleamed with a cold light in the dimness, rushing straight towards the nearest students!

“Enemy attack! It's the Rotten Corpse Dogs!”

“Watch out! They're coming!”

“Don't panic! Form up! Defend!”

Although they were all elites who had experienced five days in the Dire Wolf Den, seeing a large group of rotting Dire Beasts so suddenly in a real environment still made these people feel a surge of tension.

Xiong Gang and his companions happened to be passing by.

Xiong Gang roared, sweeping his Silver-level battle-axe with a whistling sound, splitting a Rotten Corpse Dog that lunged at him in mid-air!

Foul-smelling internal organs splattered everywhere.

“Low level! Black Iron Level Three trash! What are you afraid of?!”

He bellowed, charging into the Corpse Dog Pack first, emitting waves of heart-pounding aura, as if he had transformed into a savage beast.

Su Wanqing's reaction was also extremely quick.

The Charm Bracelet on her wrist flashed with a cold light, and a pink magical glow flew from her palm, accurately sinking into the eye socket of a Rotten Corpse Dog.

The next moment, this Rotten Corpse Dog immediately turned its head and began to bite its companions.

“Suppress with ranged attacks! Melee protect the flanks! They are numerous but individually weak!”

Her calm voice carried a strange magic, entering the ears of the previous students like a calming pill, instantly making them calm down.

Just as Xiong Gang and Su Wanqing said, these Rotten Corpse Dogs were generally between Black Iron Level Three and Five.

Although fierce, their attack methods were singular, and their defenses were weak.

Fear was quickly replaced by shame and fighting spirit.

“Fireball!”

“Ice Cone!”

“Gust Slash!”

“Bloodlust!”

With a leader, the students quickly organized themselves.

The front-line warriors and defense-type awakened ones withstood the Impact, blocking with shields and slashing with swords.

The support types timely released buffs and healing.

The originally fierce Corpse Dog Pack, facing the organized firepower, was quickly disintegrated like waves crashing against rocks.

“Haha! That's all there is to it!”

A boy cut down a Rotten Corpse Dog, brimming with confidence.

“Pay attention to cooperation! Conserve stamina!”

Su Wanqing said coldly, her gaze involuntarily darting towards the depths of the restricted area.

She seemed to have just seen a figure flash by from that direction...