Chapter 21: Shield Strike! Instant Kill!

  Zhao Peng and others were stunned, never expecting Zhang Feng to propose such a condition.

  Before the three of them could speak, one of their subordinates stood up and said loudly: "Brother, don't be too overbearing. Why should you take all the equipment drops? This is our mission. You're taking all the equipment and still want to pick a reward first, what a big appetite you have."

  "Shut up." Zhao Peng looked at his subordinate and shouted: "Xu Li, that's enough, this has nothing to do with you."

  "Boss, he—" Xu Li wanted to say something else, but seeing the boss get angry, he swallowed it back down with a bitter taste and glared fiercely at Zhang Feng.

  Zhao Peng said, making a fist at Zhang Feng and apologizing: "Friend, my subordinates don't understand the situation, please don't blame them. I agree to this condition, it's something you fought for, we have no reason to divide it."

  Zhang Feng nodded and smiled: "So, it seems we still have a chance to cooperate. Tell me, what area do you want to clean up? What kind of monsters are there?"

  Zhao Peng saw Zhang Feng nodding in agreement and immediately exclaimed with excitement: "As we walk, I'll introduce you."

  Zhang Feng nodded towards Chen San and others, indicating that he would wait for his return, then turned around and left with Zhao Peng and others.

  Chen Yu looked at Zhang Feng's background and frowned: "Third brother, will he be alright?"

  "No way." Chen San looked at his sister and smiled strangely, "This sister is worried for nothing. Just those two pieces of equipment are enough to make the person who wants to take advantage of us drink a pot of wine. I think we should be worried that Zhang Feng might snatch them instead."

  Xiao Pang, who was standing at the side, coughed and said: "From my understanding of Zhang Feng, the probability of others snatching his success is zero. The probability of failing to snatch it and instead getting snatched himself is 100%. Hehe, Chen Yu, you're worrying about the wrong person."

  Chen Yufei's face turned slightly red as she hastily explained: "I wasn't worried about him, you must be mistaken."

  "Hmm, hmm." Chen San and Xiao Pang exchanged a sly grin, nodding in understanding.

  "You..." Chen Yu was somewhat at a loss, finding that the more he explained, the more troublesome it became. In the end, he let out a light sigh and said, "Forget it, I won't explain."

  "Explaining is just making excuses, that's what my sister said." Li Chengji shook his head and smiled foolishly.

  Chen Yu rubbed her forehead with her hand and could only roll her eyes without saying another word.

  Her gaze was still looking in the direction where Zhang Feng disappeared, with a worried look at that place.

  "Zhang brother, that's an abandoned factory, we stumbled upon it unintentionally." Zhao Peng said while walking and chatting with Zhang Feng.

  They had already exchanged names and were formally acquainted.

  Xu Li and others had many complaints about Zhang Feng's overbearing behavior.

  No matter how strong this person is, why should he be obeyed unconditionally? He's still just one person, and no one can accomplish the task successfully without cooperation.

  The old man didn't say a word, and they could only quietly follow behind him.

  Zhao Peng continued: "The task must be accepted by more than eight people to proceed. Originally, we thought anyone could accept it, but after trying to let others enter, we found that the task can only be accepted once."

  "Is it a unique task?" Zhang Feng stroked his chin, suddenly becoming interested.

  Zhao Peng said, "The task only has five chances. The first three times we tried to probe, but all failed. So the last two chances are not dared to be wasted lightly, and have been thinking of ways to improve their strength before entering again."

  Zhao Peng paused for a moment and said, "It wasn't until I met Brother Zhang that I remembered about borrowing equipment. Unfortunately, your equipment is too luxurious, and we really can't come up with anything valuable to exchange. But being able to get you to lend a hand is an honor in itself."

  "Since you've already probed three times, can't you tell me everything you know?" Zhang Feng said with a smile.

  Jia Buliang said on the side, "The task is divided into three levels: ordinary, elite and rare. The rewards obtained at each difficulty level are different. Moreover, after entering different levels, the monsters inside are also different. In order to try out the differences between the three levels, we entered them separately. At the highest rare level, as soon as we entered, we encountered a group of third-level rare shell insects and almost couldn't escape."

  Jia Buliang said with a lingering fear in his heart, he was still somewhat afraid of rare-grade monsters.

  "Then what level of difficulty are you preparing to enter this time?"

  "Elite." Zhao Peng looked at Zhang Feng and smiled: "With Brother Zhang's equipment, we can definitely clear the level."

  "Is that so?" Zhang Feng fell into deep thought and didn't speak, but was thinking about something.

  They soon arrived at the abandoned factory.

  Zhang Feng also knew about it here.

  The original owner of the factory was very rich and had a high reputation in Jin City. Later, for some unknown reason, the boss mysteriously disappeared, and the factory has been abandoned until now.

  The factory is now shrouded in a thin layer of gray mist, and the scene inside cannot be seen clearly.

  Zhao Peng pointed at the gray fog: "This layer of fog is very thin, after passing through it, we will enter the task range. Then a difficulty selection prompt will appear."

  "Let's go. We'll talk after we get inside." Zhang Feng held a shield in his left hand and drew out a piercing bone knife with his right, equipment suitable for close combat.

  Zhao Peng and others nodded, and together they walked through the gray fog.

  As Zhao Peng said, after passing through the gray fog, you can see the factory courtyard with weeds growing inside.

  In the big yard, abandoned machines are everywhere, covered in rust and piled together.

  "Choose the rare one, I'm more interested in this." Zhang Feng suddenly spoke up at this time.

  Zhao Peng and others were about to choose the elite level when they heard a sudden loud noise that startled them.

  Zhao Peng hastily said, "Zhang brother, don't be reckless. During the rare-level period, there are many rare insects, and it's not easy for us to clean them up with our abilities. Not to mention four-star rare monsters, even five-star ones exist. We even suspect that the final BOSS will be a six-star rare monster, and our equipment may not be enough to pass."

  "Choose then, since I've come, I have a way to deal with it." Zhang Feng smiled and replied.

  "This——" Jia Buliang and others felt a little guilty.

  After all, they were badly beaten by the rare monsters last time. If it weren't for the advantageous terrain, they would have been killed inside.

  Jia Buliang's heart was racing as he said: "Zhang brother, let's just stick with the elite level, the rare ones are too difficult."

  Zhao Peng hastily said, "Zhang brother, we brothers only hope to get some good things, but we don't expect to get this top-grade item from Zhang brother. Elite is enough, rare ones are too difficult, we brothers really can't afford it."

  "Right, Brother Zhang, don't be reckless, we only have one life, and once we're dead, that's it."

  Zhang Feng glanced at the three people and said firmly, "I'm only interested in rare-level ones. I don't dare to be interested in elite-level ones. If you insist on going beyond the elite level, then I'll quit."

  At this moment, all nine people were stunned.

  Did not think of Zhang Feng so resolute, for a time all headache up.

  Zhao Peng hesitated for half a day, gritted his teeth and said: "Alright, let's make it rare. Let's give it a try. If this time doesn't work out, I'll enter the elite level one last time."

  Zhang Feng nodded to indicate that Zhao Peng could choose now.

  Zhang Feng chose Rare Grade. This wasn't arrogance or complacency, but rather an opportunity to test whether his strength was qualified to enter the second level battlefield.

  Moreover, from Zhao Peng and others' mouths, Zhang Feng had already vaguely guessed that the rare-level mission would have more high-level monsters.

  Only in this way can one's talent be put to good use.

  Seize such a good opportunity, don't you want to make a big splash?

  Although Zhao Peng had already agreed with Zhang Feng, he still had some worries and they carefully discussed it together.

  "Big brother, isn't this going too far? In order to let Zhang brother join, choosing a rare rank, is putting everyone's lives on the line."

  "Boss, he's all alone, if something really happens and he can run, how are we going to run?"

  "Right, boss. I think we should just do it ourselves. He's too arrogant, daring to say that the rare task is easy, he obviously has no idea how difficult tasks can be."

  Everyone was talking and discussing in all directions.

  "Alright everyone, let's put in our all and give it a shot. If we succeed, the rare reward will be well worth it."

  Even if many people have complaints, there is nothing they can do about it.

  The task has already begun.

  A lot of insect sounds have started to ring around the abandoned factory.

  Zhao Peng immediately pulled Zhang Feng and a group of people to hide behind an abandoned large mechanical device.

  At this time, seven elite beetles were emerging from the ground, shaking their clumsy bodies, shaking off the mud on their bodies and heading towards a small side factory.

  "Zhang, brother, in that factory building there is a level 5 rare shell insect and six level 4 rare shell insects. Surrounding them are thirty-two level 2 elite shell insects. Last time, we accidentally lured all of them out and almost lost our lives."

  Xu Li said coldly, "The six of us had a hard time killing one fourth-level rare monster. Inside, there are six fourth-level ones and one fifth-level rare monster. How do you plan to deal with it?"

  "Xu Li, that's enough. We asked someone to come and help, if you really think it's full, then tell me." Zhao Peng let out a cold snort and hastily apologized to Zhang Feng: "Zhang brother, sorry about this. My brother is also thinking for everyone, his words are often offending, don't take offense."

  "Big Brother—"

  "Shut up!"

  Xu Li gritted his teeth and glared viciously

  Zhao Peng felt embarrassed.

  As the leader, he couldn't even control his subordinates, which made him lose face. He smiled apologetically at Zhang Feng.

  "Zhao, you've already made several attempts, shouldn't you know how to lure these bugs out by now?"

  "This isn't difficult. Bringing out a few at once is no problem. However—" Zhao Peng said, looking at Zhang Feng: "This way will bring out eight elite and one fourth-level rare, can Brother Zhang handle the fourth-level rare alone? Brother Zhang doesn't need to hold on for too long, just stall it for half a minute, we'll finish off those eight elite insectoids and then go support you."

  Zhang Feng understood that Zhao Peng was worried that he alone could not withstand the fourth-level rare monster for a short time, and also had some distrust of him.

  "Zhao, just lead the way. I've said it before, and I'll definitely make it happen." Zhang Feng didn't explain further, he just smiled.

  "Alright then, be careful Zhang brother," Zhao Peng said hesitantly. "Xu Li, you go."

  Xu Li glanced at Zhang Feng and coldly snorted: "Don't talk too big, or you won't be able to take it back later."

  Xu Li said as he quietly approached the factory building.

  In the midst of the dense weeds, he moved nimbly like a spirit cat, quickly approaching and then pulling out an ordinary crossbow from his ring, loading it with a bolt and shooting at a rare insect that was peeking out from the factory.

  "Hiss."

  The worm was in pain and cried out as it left the factory building. Behind this worm, there were seven worms with blue lights on their bodies and one worm with a red light on its body.

  Xu Li Bian reloaded his crossbow and retreated while luring the nine insects closer.

  Just then, Xu Li suddenly tripped and fell heavily, rolling down several times, and even his crossbow slipped off.

  The fourth-order rare shell insect that was closely following behind suddenly saw this situation, and with a low hum, its body's red light surged, and it charged towards Xu Li, colliding with the other shell insects and opening up a path.

  "Ah, save me!" Xu Li suddenly wailed and began thrashing about wildly on the ground with all four limbs.

  The more it moves, the harder it is to get up, its feet are tied tighter and tighter by the weeds under the ground.

  His face turned green and he let out a shrill cry in a voice like a wounded duck.

  Suddenly a stern shout came from behind Xu Li, saying: "Shut up, if you keep this up, you'll only attract more monsters and end up dead."

  The sound comes quickly, and the speed is even faster.

  Zhang Feng quickly bypassed Xu Li and rushed towards the rare shell insect.

  As Zhang Feng approached the Shell Insect, the Cross Shield suddenly flashed a silver light and smashed it towards the Rare Shell Insect.

  Boom!

  A fourth-level rare shell insect's head flashed with a dozen or so golden stars, like a flock of small birds fluttering around its head, and its body involuntarily slid backward at this time.

  Shield Strike - Concentrate all strength to attack the enemy, can instantly knock back the enemy 5 meters and attach a 3-second stun. Cooldown time is 45 seconds.

  However, the power of this blow did not end at this moment. The silver light on the shield flashed again and actually triggered a heavy hit.

  Zhang Feng suddenly felt his strength increase several times over, and he struck down at the beetle once again.

  Boom!

  This blow was even more powerful, the cross shield and the beetle collided, like a cannonball hitting the ground, shaking everyone's feet slightly.

  The beetle flew up horizontally, with a pungent green splatter on its head, and its head shattered.

  One-second kill!

  Xu Li was dumbfounded.

  Zhao Peng and others were shocked in their hearts, their heads shaking violently, apparently not expecting that Zhang Feng was so powerful as to be able to instantly kill a level 4 rare monster.