Kill that dog.
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Three soldiers formed a triangular formation and advanced. They took out their AK47s, and with a command from Su Yi, they decisively opened fire.
Rat-a-tat-tat...
Bullets kept firing, resembling the roar of a fierce tiger, as numerous bullets flew towards the mutated dog.
"Woof!"
The mutated dog roared, feeling more pain from these human bullets than before. Even a second-tier mutated beast couldn't completely ignore firearms. Continuous shooting at the same spot could penetrate its fur defense.
The mutated dog howled, and its four claws forcefully propelled it towards the three soldiers.
Seeing that their AK47s had minimal effect, Su Yi's face turned cold. He made a gesture, prompting the other two soldiers to drop their firearms and draw out their knives. They were opting for close combat!
Chen Yu appeared calm on the surface, but internally, he felt a bit anxious. Facing such a terrifying mutated beast, engaging in close combat was risky.
The system's words provided Chen Yu with reassurance: "Please rest assured, Master. Each Red Alert soldier has an initial strength comparable to a human warlord. According to the power division in this world, they are considered first-tier peak, which makes dealing with a newly promoted second-tier mutated beast not difficult."
"How is strength divided in this world?"
"Most people are ordinary, below first-tier. Only those who reach first-tier are considered to have entered the extraordinary path, and some who surpass ordinary people are known as supernaturals. The highest is ninth-tier, but as of now, there are no ninth-tier humans on Earth."
Chen Yu thought about the Red Alert settings, where each soldier could advance three tiers by killing enemies. In that case, his soldiers could reach a maximum of fourth-tier peak?
His assumption was immediately rejected by the system: "Master, this system is not what you know. The soldiers' growth has no limit, but there's a small bottleneck at fourth-tier peak, which can be overcome."
"What bottleneck?"
"The system cannot currently inform, only when one of the Master's soldiers reaches fourth-tier peak can it be revealed."
While Chen Yu and the system were conversing, Su Yi and the two soldiers, agile in their movements, approached the mutated beast. Su Yi led the way, attracting the mutated beast's attention, while the other two attacked from the sides.
The three moved swiftly, and if this were pre-apocalypse, they would likely be world-class sprint champions.
The mutated dog opened its huge mouth, revealing sharp teeth inside. Its massive jaws looked like they could easily bite off a person's head. Most people, witnessing this scene, would probably be terrified, but Su Yi remained unfazed. He thrust his knife towards the mutated dog's chin.
Ding!
The knife didn't penetrate the mutated dog's chin, clashing against its teeth and producing sparks. Surprisingly, the mutated dog's teeth were as hard as the knife.
Su Yi calmly stepped back, while the other two soldiers took the opportunity to plunge their knives into the mutated dog.
The mutated dog howled as the knives penetrated its fur defense!
Each Red Alert soldier's knife was specially crafted to harm second-tier mutated beasts, which Chen Yu just learned.
Following the same tactics, they inflicted numerous wounds on the mutated dog, finally instilling fear in it, making it want to escape.
"Don't let it get away!" one of the four suddenly shouted, his eyes gleaming with greed. He picked up his g*n and began firing ahead.
Chen Yu's expression darkened; his soldiers were up there!
Before Chen Yu could react, Qi Wei threw a punch at the man, her face frosty. "Do you want to die? Can't you see there are people over there? Repay kindness with enmity, get lost, and you're no longer a member of my Rose Team!"
The man, hit by Qi Wei, fell to the ground, a resentful look in his eyes. He grabbed his g*n, didn't say a word, and ran away.
"Commander, should we..." Su Si whispered, making a throat-slashing gesture.
For all Red Alert soldiers, disrespect towards the commander meant being an enemy, and enemies must be eliminated!
Chen Yu hesitated for a moment and then nodded.
He knew that letting someone with hostility towards him go free was a foolish act. Even if he spared this person, they wouldn't be grateful.
Su Si quietly left without being noticed.
The subsequent battle proceeded without any surprises. The three Red Alert soldiers easily dealt with a second-tier mutated beast, showcasing Chen Yu's formidable strength to Qi Wei and others.
"Young Master, the enemy has been eliminated. Please give instructions!" Su Yi, leading Su Er and Su San, looked towards Chen Yu with a respectful expression, behind them lay the corpses of the mutated dogs.
"Um..." Chen Yu pondered. He didn't know the utility of mutated beasts. Could their meat be consumed?
The Red Alert system could manufacture soldiers for him, but it couldn't create food out of thin air. He needed to obtain a large amount of food.
"Master, mutated beasts can be recycled and utilized. The system can absorb their energy and convert it into Red Alert energy. This second-tier mutated beast can be converted into 500 energy points."
The system's words delighted Chen Yu. He finally knew how to earn energy—by hunting more mutated beasts.
The young man wanted to say something but opened and closed his mouth without uttering a word. He felt embarrassed to express the desire for mutated beasts, as without them, they would probably have died long ago.
Since there were outsiders present, and the system couldn't directly reclaim, Chen Yu decided to let all the soldiers go and start dismembering the mutated beasts.
"Young Master, a discovery."
Su Yi held a pale yellow crystal and approached Chen Yu. It was the first time Chen Yu had seen such a thing, resembling a gem.
However, Chen Yu couldn't show any unfamiliarity. He felt that this might be common knowledge in this world. If he didn't know about it, it would raise suspicions.
Seeing envy on the faces of Qi Wei and others, he knew it was definitely something valuable.
"Discovered energy crystal, absorb it?" The system's voice echoed.
"What is the purpose of this energy crystal?"
"There are two uses. One is to let the system reclaim, increasing energy. This crystal can add 300 energy points. Alternatively, it can be given to a soldier, significantly increasing the chance of advancing one tier."
Chen Yu's eyes lit up. In this unfamiliar place, the most crucial thing was powerful strength. However, the soldiers around him were only first-tier peaks. With a second-tier peak, his safety would undoubtedly be better guaranteed.
Thinking about this, Chen Yu waved to Su Yi. "Consume this."
Su Yi didn't hesitate, directly picking up the crystal and swallowing it. Qi Wei and the others were dumbfounded by this unexpected turn of events.
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