This was precisely what Wang Luo worried about.
He was somewhat concerned about potential disharmony and combat between humans and mutant beasts.
However, he considered it shouldn't be a major issue; as long as his own strength was sufficient, he could suppress all dissent.
Furthermore, the base was not lacking in resources, so there would be no need to hunt mutant beasts for meat.
At this moment,
only a Diamond-grade Mantis King was locked in combat with a Star-grade Titan Zombie.
The opponent was tough-skinned and heavy-hitting; each of its attacks packed such a formidable punch that the ground would be pounded into a pit over ten feet deep with a single blow!
But as the saying goes, all martial arts are invincible, yet speed is paramount.
The Mantis King, relying on its superior speed and higher ability level, inflicted numerous grotesque wounds on the Titan Zombie within moments!
Then, a flash of green light.
The Mantis King moved with astonishing swiftness.
Its scythe-like forelegs sliced through, instantly severing the Titan Zombie's head.
From behind, the Hornblower, sensing danger, let out a wolf-like roar that surged outwards like a wave!
The Mantis King halted, its expression one of slight gravity as it surveyed its surroundings.
Then, it emitted a series of "hissing" sounds, and a group of mutant beasts began to retreat in an orderly fashion.
Clearly, after such a prolonged engagement, the mutant beasts had learned the capabilities of the various zombies.
When the Hornblower's voice sounded,
it was a definitive signal that these unscrupulous zombies were calling for reinforcements!
The mutant beasts, having just endured a fierce battle, had already lost over a dozen weaker ones, and the prolonged fighting had exhausted them, rendering them unfit for further combat.
However, the mutant beasts were incredibly astute; even while retreating, they did not forget to collect the energy crystals from the zombie corpses!
Wang Luo did not rush down.
Mutant beasts, after all, were not humans and were not easily communicated with; they might even harbor hostility towards humans. Only by intervening at a critical moment could the best effect be achieved!
The Mantis King led all the mutant beasts, fighting and retreating, moving deeper into the Longxi Mountain Range.
But the zombies were like sticky plaster, clinging tightly to their rear, preventing their smooth escape.
Moreover, trackers were tailing them; with their acute sense of smell, even in the dense forest, escape was impossible!
And because of the Hornblower's call, many zombies in the distance had received its signal and were now converging.
Despite the considerable distance,
the speed of zombies at this level was incredibly fast. It wasn't long before more zombies began to arrive.
Seeing that escape was futile, the Mantis King and the other mutant beasts had no choice but to brace themselves and engage in another fierce battle.
Wang Luo observed from afar. The battle continued for several more days. Finally, the mutant beast side was nearly depleted; even the SSS-grade Mantis King swayed slightly, a sign of excessive energy depletion!
For both humans and mutant beasts,
it was indeed possible to engage in cross-level combat through high-level abilities. For zombies, however, their best and most effective method was to wear down their opponents through sheer numbers.
After all, no one knew how many zombies there truly were!
Just as three Star-grade boss zombies were surrounding and attacking the Mantis King,
Wang Luo finally appeared on the battlefield, riding on his White Dragon.
Their sudden appearance immediately drew the attention of both the zombies and the mutant beasts.
The Mantis King and the other mutant beasts stiffened, surprised that this human would appear at such a time. Was he here to capture them again as food?
The zombies, however, paid no mind.
The moment Wang Luo appeared, a large number of zombies charged forward, unleashing their powerful mutant arts without reservation.
The zombies' attitude towards living beings was simple: either death or assimilation into their own kind!
"Heh! A mere bunch of Star-grade zombies dare to be so presumptuous!"
Wang Luo scoffed.
He swept his Black Abyss, and a massive cyan slash erupted, instantly obliterating the attacking mutant arts.
The slash was unstoppable. After neutralizing the zombie mutant arts, it cleaved the charging zombies in front of him into two.
"Mantis King, fighting alone is not a long-term solution. How about joining our human forces?"
After forcing back the three Star-grade zombies surrounding the Mantis King with a single strike, Wang Luo directly addressed the mutant beast leader, the Mantis King, stating his intentions.
The Mantis King steadied itself and emitted a "chittering" sound.
Wang Luo couldn't understand what it was saying!
But the White Dragon shook its head.
"What? Is it refusing?"
Wang Luo asked.
The White Dragon nodded.
"Don't worry, I can guarantee that we humans can coexist peacefully with you mutant beasts. Moreover, our base is well-stocked with supplies. If you join us, we can provide you with free food and provisions!"
"As for your concern about whether your kind will become human food? You can ask the white horse beneath me about the specific situation at our base!"
Wang Luo felt that communication between mutant beasts would be more convenient.
Otherwise, he would have to keep guessing their intentions!
The Mantis King did not refuse outright, but instead began to communicate seriously with the White Dragon.
It didn't want to live such a difficult life!
But there was no other way.
The zombies would periodically scent their trail, leaving them constantly on the defensive!
Their group, which originally comprised over three hundred mutant beasts, had now dwindled to just over a hundred after continuous battles. If this continued, they would eventually be wiped out!
"Chitter chitter chitter~~~"
"Hee-haw~~~"
The Mantis King and the White Dragon conversed,
inquiring about the specifics of the base.
Before long, the other mutant beasts joined in, especially the large black ox, which was extremely cautious. After all, beef was so delicious!
Perhaps no one would want to eat a mantis, but someone would definitely set their sights on him.
This was something it had personally experienced for a period after the apocalypse.
At that time, a few human survivors with bloodshot eyes had pursued and cornered it. If it hadn't been for its formidable strength, it might have already been eaten.
It was only when the large black ox heard that there was also a rooster and a pig there that it finally breathed a sigh of relief!
If even chickens and pigs could survive,
then a bull like itself should also be fine!
After much deliberation,
the Mantis King finally led all the mutant beasts to pledge allegiance to Wang Luo.
Unity was the only way forward!
Wang Luo smiled in satisfaction. These mutant beasts were an extremely formidable fighting force, and their integration into the base would greatly enhance its strength.
Thus,
the White Dragon, carrying Wang Luo, officially embarked on the journey back.
Wang Luo had traveled too far.
This trip had covered almost the entire Longxi Province, and he had collected everything he could.
Therefore, it took nearly ten days to return to the base.
Seeing the towering city walls in the distance,
Wang Luo felt a slight sense of peace.
The base was relatively peaceful today; no battles had occurred.
When the zombies realized they could not outlast the humans, they could only resort to surprise attacks.
However,
as Wang Luo suddenly appeared on the city walls, he noticed that Zhao Qingxuan, Yang Shu, and the other high-ranking officials had grim expressions!