Wang Tao had been on guard against other mutated creatures, but perhaps due to the magma and raging forest fires, he hadn't seen a single one appear. Since that was the case, Wang Tao decided to join the evacuation efforts.
Still, after some consideration, Wang Tao chose not to act personally. Instead, he pulled out a treasure chest and took out a Crystal Energy Cannon!
Given the presence of that destruction-level monster, Wang Tao couldn't risk exhausting himself too much. He needed to ensure he remained in full status at all times so he could escape quickly if real danger arose. While he was here to save lives, he wasn't stubborn. If that Seventh Rank Destruction-level Creature truly showed up, he wouldn't hesitate—he'd grab everyone and run, even if it meant abandoning the survivors at Hongfeng Base. After all, that monster was not something they could defeat; staying behind would only be a pointless death...