[Ding! Triggered hidden mission for Train to Busan: Slay the Aberration! Reward: Merit Points x1, Five-Star skill 《Incinerating Flame Saber Technique》, Wish Yuan x500.]
"What the hell? Aberration?"
The system prompt that suddenly echoed in his mind left Ling Feng utterly bewildered. Where did this monster come from in Train to Busan?
This towering, three-meter-tall crawling creature, was it an Aberration? Was the hidden mission referring to it? But he distinctly remembered that no such monster existed in Train to Busan.
However, this was no time for contemplation. Since it was an enemy, one had to understand its situation. A glint flashed in Ling Feng's eyes as he activated his Detection Eye!
Soon, the information about the monster chasing the train was displayed.
[Name]: Large Licker
[Level]: Low-level Chaos Creature
[Description]: A zombie mutated by a trace of chaotic energy, similar to the Licker from Resident Evil, but stronger.
"What is this?" Ling Feng was completely confused by the information on the virtual panel.
Chaotic energy?
Corrosion?
What the hell was this? Someone explain it to him.
"Roar!!!"
Before Ling Feng could get lost in his thoughts, the roar of the Large Licker dragged his attention back.
Seeing the increasingly close Large Licker, Seok Woo and the others panicked. The Licker's size and appearance were even more terrifying than zombies.
"What kind of monster is this! It's as big as a train! Sung Gyeong, get behind me."
Sang Hwa, watching the Large Licker get closer to the train, broke out in a cold sweat. Anyone would feel fear seeing such an ugly monster.
"Daddy." Soo An, being so young and having a low tolerance, was already pale with fear, clinging to Seok Woo's trembling leg.
"Don't worry, Daddy is here. I won't let it hurt you." Although Seok Woo was terrified of the monster chasing the train, he still crouched down to comfort Soo An.
"If this continues, it'll catch up. Think of something quickly." Yong Guk was also trembling with fear. Jin Hee was nestled in Yong Guk's arms like a little rabbit, as if only he could provide her with a little security.
Ling Feng's gaze sharpened. He had to act. Although he didn't know what this monster was or why it appeared here, he was certain that it was definitely not a monster from the Train to Busan world.
"System, when can I leave?" Ling Feng was asking when he could leave the Train to Busan world, as facing a monster like the Large Licker, which he had never dealt with before, he couldn't guarantee a 100% win rate.
"Anytime. However, if you leave this world before the trial world progress reaches 100%, all trial missions in this world will be considered incomplete."
"Alright, then let's go all out!"
Ling Feng's fighting spirit burned like a flame in his eyes. He was even a little excited. Since there was a fallback, why not go all out!
Young and reckless, that's what they were, these young people!
The Wufeng Sword in his hand disappeared, replaced by the Jade Slinger, a gift from Xiao when he became his disciple.
He didn't know why Xiao also had a Jade Slinger, but undoubtedly, this divine weapon now belonged to him.
However, this Jade Slinger's stats were much weaker than the Jade Dragon Scale he obtained from wishes, comparable to a Refinement Level Five stat.
"Brother Ling Feng, is that Eastern mystical power?" Sang Hwa looked at Ling Feng, who magically transformed his sword into a spear, with shock. This time, Ling Feng hadn't concealed it, but displayed it openly.
Not only him, but everyone else was also very curious seeing this miraculous scene.
"Phew, Uncle, listen carefully. When you pass through the tunnel, you must sing, otherwise the military will mistake you for a zombie and shoot you."
"Huh? Why are you saying this now?" Sang Hwa and the others were confused. What were these nonsensical words Ling Feng was speaking?
"Uncle, I hope we meet again."
Sang Hwa was still trying to make sense of Ling Feng's words. But when he saw Ling Feng step onto the railing with one foot, he knew what he intended to do. Ling Feng was clearly planning to go alone to hold off the monster!
But how old was Ling Feng? How big was the monster? Wasn't this just a suicide mission?
"Wait! Don't go! You'll die!"
Sang Hwa rushed forward, reaching out to pull Ling Feng back, but he was a step too late.
Ling Feng had already leaped out entirely, holding the Jade Slinger, and with all his might, thrust it towards the Large Licker, which was less than three meters away from the train.
"Big brother!"
"Ling Feng!"
"..."
The crowd cried out in concern. Who would have thought Ling Feng would choose to jump off the train to fight that monster? They should face danger together!
"Roar."
Seeing Ling Feng leaping towards it, the Licker was delighted at first. Instinctively, it reached out to grab this heaven-sent meal. Although there was a more appealing scent from the train ahead, it didn't mind having a dessert first.
But someone once said: The ingredients are fighting back!
Facing the Licker's massive, grasping hand, Ling Feng showed no fear. He thrust his spear forward. The tip of the Jade Dragon Scale spear was incredibly sharp, piercing the Licker's skin with ease and impaling its hand. Green blood splattered, covering Ling Feng.
"Roar!"
The Licker stopped running and cried out in pain. Who knew that Ling Feng, whom it saw as food, could actually wound it? This completely enraged the Licker. It swung its other hand towards Ling Feng.
Seeing the giant hand attacking from the right, Ling Feng dared not delay. He stepped on the Licker's palm, gripped the Jade Slinger with both hands, and pushed hard. With a backflip, he landed lightly on the ground, spear in hand, as the Licker's hand missed its target.
After landing, Ling Feng glanced back. The train had already traveled some distance. With his vision, he could still see Seok Woo and the others standing on the railing at the tail of the train, looking in his direction.
"Roar!"
The enraged Licker charged at Ling Feng like a wild beast.
"Chaos Creature? Let me see how strong you are!" Ling Feng's eyes were fixed on the Licker. He wasn't afraid of the charging Licker, but rather felt a hint of eagerness.
"Roar..."
The Licker couldn't understand what Ling Feng was saying. It only knew that now it had to tear the food in front of it to shreds! Its body, like Mount Tai pressing down, lunged towards Ling Feng.
Ling Feng slightly bent his legs, then pushed off forcefully, launching himself into the air like a cannonball, dodging the Licker's pounce.
"Roar! Roar! Roar!!!"
After its attack missed, the Licker looked up at Ling Feng, who had jumped five meters into the air, and lunged again. Its bus-sized body exerted immense pressure.
"Come!"
Ling Feng, unafraid of the lunging Licker, channeled all his strength. Gripping the Jade Slinger, he smashed the spear down fiercely towards the Licker's exposed brain.
Bang! Bang!
Two loud noises. One was the sound of the Jade Slinger hitting the Licker's forehead, and the other was the Licker being heavily slammed onto the ground.
With this one blow, the Licker's forehead was caved in by more than half.
Ling Feng landed, not particularly surprised by the result. He had used eighty percent of his strength in that strike, which was close to the power of two oxen.
What surprised Ling Feng was that after taking such a blow, the Licker seemed unaffected and climbed back up from the ground.
"Roar!" The Licker let out a low growl and rushed at Ling Feng again, seemingly intending to devour him in one bite.
Ling Feng didn't dare to engage in a head-on collision and quickly retreated several steps to dodge.
However, at this moment, the Licker's slender tongue shot out like a viper with lightning speed towards Ling Feng and then wrapped around his waist.
Before Ling Feng could react, he felt a tug at his waist, and then he was pulled back by the Licker.
Ling Feng hadn't anticipated the Licker's ability to use its tongue to bind prey and then pull it back for consumption.
"Damn it! Jade Dragon Scale!" Seeing himself getting closer to the Licker's bloody, mangled head and its dark, deep maw, like a black hole from which there was no escape, Ling Feng immediately summoned the Jade Dragon Scale from his system space and slashed at the tongue.
How could the Licker's tongue withstand the sharpness of the Jade Dragon Scale? The tongue, which the Licker was using to pull Ling Feng, was easily severed. Without the Licker's pull, Ling Feng returned to the ground.
"Roar!" The Licker let out a roar and swiped a claw at Ling Feng. The immense force stirred up a gust of wind.
Feeling the giant palm rushing at him from the left, Ling Feng retracted the Jade Dragon Scale and Jade Slinger into his space, extended his left arm to protect his left side, and blocked.
With a "bang," Ling Feng was sent flying by the Licker's palm. He tumbled on the ground for a moment before stopping. Ling Feng propped himself up with both hands and got back to his feet.
"Pfft!"
Ling Feng couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood. That palm strike from the Licker was slightly stronger than a punch from Tu Shan Honghong in her weakened state.
Although he had reached the eighth level of Qi Refining, it was Qi Refining, not body refinement. His physique had been enhanced in all aspects, but his body's strength had undeniably increased the least.
"Roar." After a successful hit, the Licker, like a wild beast, relentlessly charged at Ling Feng again. With each step of its massive body, the ground trembled slightly.
"When two foes meet on a narrow path, the brave one wins!"
A flame seemed to burn intensely in Ling Feng's eyes. With a void grip, the Jade Slinger appeared in his hand. Then, Ling Feng pushed off with his legs, soaring into the air, and smashed the spear down forcefully towards the Licker's head.
Regardless of the creature, the head was generally its weak point.
Before Ling Feng's spear could hit the Licker's head, it was blocked by a giant hand. The spearhead of the long spear carved a long gash on the giant hand, and green blood flowed out.
"What!"
Ling Feng's face showed shock. He had intended to smash the Licker's head with one spear strike to end the fight, but who knew it would defend itself!
Logically, zombies were supposed to be mindless, like wild beasts without intelligence. Instinct would drive them to attack, not defend.
But now, this Licker was using its hand to block his spear.
Unless! This low-level Chaos Creature, the Large Licker, had developed consciousness! It wasn't just acting on instinct anymore and would protect its weak points when sensing danger.