Seizing the opportunity while the mutated yellow bull was still dazed from the impact, Zhou Mei wasn’t about to let this chance go.
Her slender dagger carved several graceful arcs through the air, and streaks of green light landed on the mutated bull’s body.
Agility provided not only incredible movement speed but also a rapid attack rate. Adding to that, daggers were inherently fast weapons.
As a result, in a single instant, the mutated bull was afflicted with six stacks of poison.
Faint green specks of light began to appear on its once-crimson wounds.
Zhou Yiming provided healing and support from the rear, his Healing Touch constantly mending Lanton’s injuries.
Ye Yun had intentionally allowed the remaining mutated creature to approach and attack the Shelter Entrance.
This mutated creature was a blue-skinned lizard. It was slightly smaller but incredibly fast, and it frantically slammed against the Shelter Entrance, lowering the door’s durability with each blow.
However, the Shelter Entrance had been upgraded to Blue quality, and with a Defense Power of 200, it had nothing to fear from the blue-skinned lizard’s attacks.
Ye Yun stood at the observation window, closely monitoring the battle’s progress.
He knew that as long as Bena and his team could end the fight quickly, they would overcome this crisis.
’Otherwise... Base No. 2 will be in danger.’
Ye Yun stared intently at the battlefield, mentally calculating the pace of the fight.
He knew that time was of the essence.
If they could finish this quickly, they would have enough time to redeploy to Base No. 2 and support the fight there.
Thanks to the powerful damage output from Bena’s group, the battle gradually became one-sided.
Bena’s exoskeleton and his newly learned toughness skill allowed him to go toe-to-toe with the mutated rat without losing ground. He was like an indestructible wall on the front lines, firmly blocking the creature’s attacks.
Meanwhile, No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4 dealt continuous damage from the rear. Their combined assault from both front and back easily forced the mutated rat into a steady retreat.
The fight with Zhou Mei, Lanton, and Zhou Yiming was also proceeding quite smoothly.
Zhou Mei’s agility and her new celerity skill allowed her to weave through the battlefield like a phantom, constantly leaving fresh wounds on the mutated bull.
After just two exchanges, the poison on the bull had already been stacked to ten layers.
Ten points of damage per second might not seem like much, but poison damage was all about accumulation.
At ten points per second, that was 600 points per minute, and 6,000 points over ten minutes.
The advantage wasn’t obvious in the short term, but if the battle dragged on, the total damage would be staggering.
Lanton, for his part, held the front line with his steadfast Two-Handed Shield, constantly pulling the enemy’s aggro to provide a stable damage-dealing environment for Zhou Mei.
Zhou Yiming’s Healing Touch provided solid logistical support for Lanton, allowing him to ignore his injuries and keep fighting.
Of course, Zhou Yiming wasn’t just focused on his own group’s fight.
Every so often, a green healing tendril would land on Bena, helping to heal his injuries.
Under the effects of Zhou Yiming’s Healing Touch, Bena could feel his wounds rapidly closing and his stamina gradually returning.
Freed from any lingering concerns, Bena’s attacks grew even more ferocious.
Under the focused fire of Bena and his team, the mutated rat was now covered in wounds, and the force of its attacks was gradually diminishing.
Bena saw his chance and leaped into the air. The shortblade in his hand flashed with a cold light as he aimed straight for the mutated rat’s vitals.
"Die!"
With a great roar, Bena viciously plunged his shortblade into the mutated rat’s neck. The sharp blade sliced open its throat, and blood gushed out. The mutated rat let out a horrifying shriek before its massive body crashed to the ground.
After successfully killing the mutated rat, Bena took only a moment’s rest before rushing over to Lanton’s side.
The mutated bull was already a spent force. Bena’s arrival was the last straw. Under the combined assault, the mutated bull finally gave way, letting out a mournful cry as it collapsed heavily to the ground.
Zhou Mei leaped nimbly away, avoiding the dust kicked up by the falling bull. She glanced back at Bena, a relieved smile on her face.
"Bena, your timing was perfect."
Bena nodded, but his smile quickly vanished.
"This is no time to talk. Let’s finish off that last one."
His gaze shifted to the blue-skinned lizard that was still frantically ramming the Shelter Entrance.
Although the entrance was sturdy enough to withstand its attacks, both Ye Yun and Bena knew they couldn’t allow this pointless wear and tear to continue.
Bena quickly adjusted his tactics. He and Lanton prepared to launch the final assault on the blue-skinned lizard.
Zhou Mei stood by, ready to deliver the killing blow at a critical moment.
Zhou Yiming continued to provide healing and support from the rear, ensuring his teammates could fight at full strength.
Zhou Mei and Lanton quickly adjusted their combat stances. Zhou Yiming also withdrew his Healing Touch, preparing to join the fight against the lizard.
The four of them quickly closed in on the lizard, forming an encirclement.
The blue-skinned lizard sensed the threat from behind. It spun around, baring its sharp teeth and claws, ready to fight.
However, it was facing four well-equipped and highly-trained Warriors.
Bena launched the first attack. The shortblade in his hand glinted coldly in the sun as he thrust it toward the lizard’s abdomen.
The lizard tried to use its agility to dodge, but Bena’s attack was so fast that it could only barely avoid a fatal blow.
Zhou Mei seized the opportunity to circle to the lizard’s flank. Her dagger shimmered with a green light, clearly coated in poison.
Lanton raised his steadfast Two-Handed Shield, continuously blocking the blue-skinned lizard’s attacks to create more openings for his companions.
Zhou Yiming didn’t attack directly. Instead, he observed the battlefield from the side, ready to support his teammates at a moment’s notice.
His Healing Touch was on standby. The moment a teammate was injured, he would immediately lend his aid.
The fight didn’t last long. Although the lizard was extremely fast, it was no match for four opponents. Thanks to the team’s seamless coordination, its every attack was easily neutralized.
Bena’s shortblade continued to leave gashes on the lizard, while Zhou Mei’s dagger kept stacking the effects of her poison.
Finally, one of Bena’s ferocious attacks completely shattered the lizard’s defense.
Bena’s shortblade plunged deep into the lizard’s abdomen. The lizard let out a bloodcurdling shriek, then collapsed to the ground, motionless.
The battle was over. At the observation window, Ye Yun breathed a sigh of relief.
The fight had been even quicker than expected. All told, it had taken only about an hour for all three mutated creatures to fall.
He immediately issued new orders over the comms system:
"No. 4, you stay behind to clean up the battlefield. Collect all useful materials."
"Everyone else, head to Base No. 2 to provide support. Immediately."