As soon as they entered the territory, the gaze of the Level 5 Dark Demon Wolf fixed directly on the humans it had previously selected, leaping towards them.
This time, with no protective shield in front of them, the massive body of the Dark Demon Wolf descended, pinning two people under its front paws, and without hesitation, it snapped their necks, then lowered its head to feast bloodthirstily.
As it devoured, its blood bar barely visibly increased a little.
For some, seeing this scene for the first time, they vomited out loud on the spot.
But the Demon Beasts wouldn't give them time to react; the Dark Demon Wolves that followed the Level 5 Dark Demon Wolf inside began their slaughter.
Thanks to their experience hunting Demon Beasts outside in the past two days, some people quickly reacted, grabbing weapons to form teams and fight back.
But not everyone's psyche was strong. Facing the Demon Beasts that had intruded on what they considered a safe territory, they were left with only one thought: escape.
However, the wolves' habits were such that they targeted those who fled first.
Several people who attempted to escape were caught up by the Dark Demon Wolves almost as soon as they turned to run, knocked down and bitten, and the thick scent of blood filled the air, turning the scene into a living hell.
When Zhou Bai and Li Xingteng returned to the territory, this was the sight that greeted them. Their faces were grim, especially with that Level 5 Dark Demon Wolf killing and eating at will, as if treating the place like its hunting ground. Its unchecked rampage caused more panic, with everyone just wanting to flee. The scene was chaotic.
If they didn't control the situation, it would only get worse!
It was at this moment that the system sent a notification to Zhou Bai.
[The fence has been repaired, and real-time mode continues.]
[Dear Host, your territory has been invaded by Demon Beasts, please eliminate them promptly.]
[Note: If there are no surviving residents in the territory, it means the territory has been breached and will disappear.]
Reading the system's reminder, Zhou Bai dispatched a Dark Demon Wolf that tried to pounce on him, then glanced back.
Seeing that the fence was indeed repaired, Zhou Bai felt a little more at ease since it would be much harder for the Dark Demon Wolves outside to breach the fence now. Therefore, if they dealt with the Demon Beasts inside the territory, the crisis could pass.
The next moment, Zhou Bai directly shouted, "The territory fence has been repaired, everyone, focus on hunting the Demon Beasts inside the territory."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone heard and instinctively glanced outside, indeed seeing that many Dark Demon Wolves were blocked outside.
Li Xingteng understood the meaning behind Zhou Bai's words and quickly warned, "We have Level 5 people among us who can handle that Level 5 Dark Demon Wolf, the rest of you just deal with the other beasts."
Li Xingteng's words reassured many who were worried about facing the Level 5 Dark Demon Wolf, and they began to help command some of the new survivors.
"Yes! Don't run! And don't just stand there! Pick up a weapon and kill!"
"If you don't fight back, there's only one outcome: death."
"Do you want to die straight away or fight to live?"
"Form teams with the people beside you, back-to-back, aim your weapons at the beasts."
"..."
With more and more people giving commands, order slowly returned to the scene. Facing the ravenous Dark Demon Beasts, the force of their counterattack grew stronger.
For a time, the casualties began to decrease.
As everyone gradually regained their rhythm, Zhou Bai focused all his attention on the Level 5 Dark Demon Beast.
After consuming some people, the aura of the Level 5 Dark Demon Beast grew even stronger!
And because the other residents kept it occupied, Zhou Bai and his group finally had a chance to catch up to the Level 5 Demon Beast.
When he was not far away, Zhou Bai charged forward with his Iron Axe, each blow faster and fiercer than the last. After each strike, he quickly changed positions, entering harassment mode.
Right now, she had only one thought: She absolutely had to bring him down!
The Level 5 Dark Demon Wolf was visibly annoyed, dodging Zhou Bai's attacks while focusing solely on attacking her, its huge claws aimed at smashing down on Zhou Bai's head.
Crash!
With a loud bang, a claw print was left on the ground as Zhou Bai dodged away.
But looking at that print, one could tell how ruthless the Level 5 Dark Demon Wolf's strikes were.
Following this, the wolf's attacks grew in speed and intensity.
Leaving Li Xingteng and his group unable to find a chance to intervene.
In such a situation, Zhou Bai immediately switched from offense to defense, continually luring the Level 5 Demon Beast in circles, gradually leading it away from the crowded areas.
Watching them go, two members of the Guard Team beside Li Xingteng wanted to chase after, but were stopped by Li Xingteng.
"Let's first deal with the other Level Dark Demon Wolves, then go help her; we can't let them level up by eating people."
"But..."
"Trust her, and this is what she wants." Li Xingteng said through gritted teeth, carrying his weapon toward a Dark Demon Wolf pouncing on a person.
Still too useless, needing a child to take charge—a disgrace!
Everyone heard him, and could only follow in his footsteps.
So while Zhou Bai was entangled with the Level 5 Dark Demon Wolf, the other Dark Demon Wolves were gradually being eliminated.
The Level 5 Dark Demon Wolf also realized Zhou Bai's purpose, attempting to bypass Zhou Bai and change directions; he only needed a little more flesh to promote, and once promoted, this "food" in front of him wouldn't stand a chance.
But having already suffered once, Zhou Bai wouldn't let him leave her sight, even allowing her health to drop significantly to block his path, preventing him from getting close to the others.
As time ticked by, with screams and wails echoing, the Dark Demon Wolves within the territory were being eliminated one by one through everyone's concerted efforts.
Finally, almost all the Dark Demon Wolves within the territory were dealt with.
After confirming this, Zhou Zhengping and Li Xingteng headed unhesitatingly toward Zhou Bai.
In no time, they reached Zhou Bai's location, and when the Level 5 Dark Demon Beast attacked, they withstood the blow without hesitation—they were Level 5 too!
Subsequently, the others realized what was happening, and those with strength left hurried over; more and more people joined, hacking with axes, stabbing with spears, their actions completely frenzied.
Two fists were no match for four hands, and no matter how fast the Level 5 Dark Demon Wolf was, its blood bar plummeted off a cliff.
At last, when the last thread of health was gone, the Level 5 Dark Demon Wolf collapsed, disbelief flashing in its eyes at the moment it fell.
"Boom," its massive body toppled to the ground.
But the surrounding people's attacks didn't stop; many continued to strike fiercely, stabbing repeatedly until its body dissolved into a cluster of light and vanished.
After it disappeared, the Dark Demon Wolves outside the territory that had been attacking the fence howled in unison, readying for retreat.
Their cries instantly caught the attention of many.
A harsh gleam crossed everyone's eyes.
"Charge! Don't let them escape!"
The crazed residents couldn't let them run; disregarding the lack of protective shields outside, they chased after, ruthlessly taking down the isolated and heavily injured beasts.
After who knows how long, the surroundings of the territory began to empty out.
And when they realized this wave of attacks had ended, many people's legs gave out, collapsing to the ground.
"It's over!"
"We won!"
"Yes! We won!"
"Waaah~ we won!"
"..."
A crowd of people cried and laughed on the scene.
Crying over their difficult days.
Laughing because they survived.
At this time, Zhou Bai also let out a breath he'd been holding, sitting directly on the ground.
It was at this moment that countless new notifications appeared on the control panel in front of Zhou Bai.
Looking at these notifications, Zhou Bai's mouth twisted into a wry smile.
So that's how it was!
What a... brutal world it is indeed!