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Chapter 217: The Poison Of Deception; The Poison Of Hope.
Author: Huang Sp-Wang
last update2024-08-03 23:45:46

The grenade hit the ground and exploded, causing the target to erupt in a frenzy of destruction. The blast waves mingled with the intense cold, engulfing F2 completely.

“Grekkkk…”

The speedy creature roared in anger. The explosion had covered it in dust, embedded its body with grenade shrapnel and ice shards, and inflicted numerous wounds that allowed the cold to seep in like a relentless parasite.

Where was its prey? Why was there another ice monster?

Memphis, sitting on top of a speeding car away from the battlefield, cast a cold glance at the building's roof, still faintly hearing the bloodthirsty and violent cries of F2.

He murmured softly to himself: “Physical defense is not great. Even rifle bullets might have a small chance of killing it. If it were hit by a 12.7mm bullet, it would surely be pierced through…”

“Its tracking ability isn’t impressive either. It couldn’t find me from a 300-meter distance to the roof…”

As F2 level 25 approached, Memphis had immediately activated his
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