There is a Chinese idiom called "狼狈为奸" (láng bèi wéi jiān-In cahoots with each other), which literally translates to "colluding in misfortune." According to legend, the **bei** (a type of creature) would climb onto the back of a **wolf**, and when they worked together, their speed increased, and they could climb higher, making it easier to catch prey. In other words, when wolves and **bei** appear together, the danger level dramatically increases.
Even after the apocalypse, this principle still applies.
The **mutated beiwang** is an extremely rare creature. It is a mutation of a gray wolf, but unlike the **mutated wolf king** (which is also a third-tier dangerous creature), the **mutated beiwang** is much weaker in combat power. It is nowhere near as strong as the **mutated wolf king**, which is a third-tier danger creature. The **mutated beiwang**, however, is classified as a third-tier creature simply because it possesses two terrifying, almost "bug-like" supernatural abilities.
**Phasing** and **Debilitation**!
**Phasing** allows the mutated beiwang to merge into the air for a short period, becoming completely invisible. **Debilitation** is a horrific weakening ability: if the mutated beiwang touches its opponent with its two crippled forelimbs, the opponent's powers will be immediately weakened by 90%! Although this debuff only lasts for 3 seconds, that is more than enough time for the **mutated wolf king** to launch a deadly attack. A mere 3 seconds can determine life or death!
So, when the **mutated wolf king** and **mutated beiwang** appear together, the danger level skyrockets tenfold, reaching a terrifying fourth-tier level!
Since the Great Disaster, countless powerful individuals have fallen to the hands of these two creatures. Would **Chu Kuangren** be their next victim?
Clearly not!
"Haha, I've been waiting for you!" Chu Kuangren, who was highly experienced in battle, knew that in combat, one must never be careless.
For this reason, even though the chance of a **mutated beiwang** appearing in the wolf pack was extremely low, he constantly kept an eye out for it to avoid being caught off guard.
And his decision proved correct. Even though the **mutated beiwang** appeared silently, Chu Kuangren, thanks to his acute senses, noticed the faintest trace of its presence. He laughed loudly, turned around, and swung his fist at the creature!
The power behind Chu Kuangren's full-force punch was immense. As he swung his right arm, the air around him exploded with a thunderous boom. His strength was so intense that the air itself became almost solid, and visible airwaves shot toward the mutated beiwang!
Just as the punch was about to land, Chu Kuangren suddenly stopped his fist. But even though he halted the punch, the blast of wind from his strike still hit the mutated beiwang, shattering its phasing ability and sending it flying.
**Boom!**
The mutated beiwang crashed heavily into a large tree, and the sickening crack of broken bones echoed from its body. Clearly, the impact had fractured several bones inside the creature.
After taking the hit, though still alive, the mutated beiwang struggled on the ground for a while but couldn't get back up. It was clear it had temporarily lost its ability to fight.
"Chu Xun, the mutated beiwang is yours. Remember, catch it alive!" After heavily injuring the mutated beiwang, Chu Kuangren focused on the **mutated wolf king** again. He spoke sharply, "This is a valuable specimen, and the top council will pay a lot for it!"
With that, Chu Kuangren pushed off the ground, turning into a streak of golden light, and rocketed toward the mutated wolf king!
"No problem!" Hearing Chu Kuangren's words, **Chu Xun**, who had already carved a bloody path through the wolf pack and was nearing the mountain peak, responded immediately. He then charged toward the mutated beiwang, followed by his **mutated form**.
Humans are the best at studying and absorbing the traits of their enemies. Since the Great Disaster, countless mutated creatures have been thoroughly researched by humans, and some of their abilities have even been replicated.
The abilities of the **mutated beiwang**, whether it's phasing or debilitation, are of high research value. Moreover, due to the creature's rarity, capturing the mutated beiwang alive would make it possible for **Chu Xun** to unlock the third or even fourth gene lock!
Thinking about this, Chu Xun became even more excited. With the dual motivations of "money" and the desire to grow stronger, he turned into a killing machine. Even though mutated gray wolves kept charging at him, his pace became faster and more unstoppable!
The core of the **Storm Wind Battle Technique** lies in the words **"storm wind sweeps away the leaves."** This technique's strength lies in controlling one's balance to continuously strike, sweeping enemies aside. It is perfect for fighting in groups, for facing overwhelming numbers, or for overpowering weaker foes.
As the battle intensified, **Chu Xun**'s mastery over the technique became more refined. At first, some mutated gray wolves could still leave a scratch on him, but as time passed, they couldn't even get close and were instead blown away.
What's more, the longer the battle continued, **Chu Xun** began to feel that his stamina wasn't diminishing. In fact, he felt even stronger, as if something inside his body was continuously supplying him with power and enhancing his physical form.
This is why he could fight fiercer and stronger in the encirclement of wolves!
Of course, the reason **Chu Xun** could move so freely on the battlefield had another critical factor: his **mutated form**. This formidable fighter completely blocked the enemies charging from both sides and behind him, tearing any who dared to approach him into pieces with its claws and tail.
Strangely enough, **Chu Xun** had not realized that the mutated form seemed to have an acute sense for **primitive crystal cores**. Whenever it encountered a mutated gray wolf containing a primitive crystal core, it would kill the creature and then extract and consume the core using its inner teeth or sharp claws.
While the chance of a mutated gray wolf containing a primitive crystal core wasn't very high, it was still far better than ordinary zombies—about 5%. Given the vast number of mutated gray wolves on the battlefield, it wasn't long before the mutated form had consumed two primitive crystal cores in its killing spree.
With the crystal cores absorbed, the mutated form began to glow with faint blue light, and its size gradually increased. Clearly, the crystal cores were benefiting it greatly!
Overall, both **Chu Xun** and the **mutated form** were growing rapidly in this fierce battle!
However, while the mutated gray wolves no longer posed a threat to the duo, this didn't mean **Chu Xun** and his partner were safe!
**Howl!**
Suddenly, a series of mournful wolf howls echoed from different parts of the battlefield. Three giant mutated gray wolves, each over three meters long, with massive muscles and sharp fangs nearly 30 cm long, appeared and charged at **Chu Xun**.
These enormous mutated gray wolves looked more like prehistoric **saber-toothed tigers** than wolves, particularly with their massive, fearsome fangs that glinted ominously.
Clearly, if **Chu Xun** were bitten by these fangs, even he would suffer a serious injury!
"Be careful! It's the wolf king's personal guard!" A warning suddenly sounded from the **Satellite Town**.
The town had no particularly strong ability users, and the most powerful figure, the town leader, had already perished in an ambush by the mutated wolf king. They didn't dare to leave the town, only able to provide support through firepower.
"The strength of the wolf king's personal guard is on par with the **Lickers**, and some of them have even developed abilities similar to supernatural powers. Don't let your guard down!" the warning voice continued. "I'll handle one of them, but the other two are up to you!"
The moment the voice stopped, a streak of black light suddenly shot out from the town's walls, like a black lightning bolt, heading toward the most distant of the three guards.
The speed of the black light was so fast that, within the blink of an eye, it reached the wolf king's personal guard. The guard quickly reacted, leaping to the side to dodge the strike!
**Whoosh!**
The guard barely avoided the black light, but the next moment, something bizarre happened. The black light entered the guard's shadow, and immediately, the shadow came to life, writhing and shifting into black ropes, which then bound the guard, completely immobilizing it!
But even as one of the wolf king's guards was dealt with, the other two guards had already broken through the wolf pack, leading a large number of mutated gray wolves and dogs toward **Chu Xun**!
"Damn it, I have to break through!" Seeing the mutated beiwang licking its wounds and slowly getting back up behind the wolf guards, **Chu Xun**'s gaze turned ice-cold.
The mutated beiwang could phase, and if it regained its ability to move, capturing it would be almost impossible. No matter what, **Chu Xun** had to kill his way through the enemy and capture it alive before that happened!
With that in mind, **Chu Xun** tightened his already-recovered fists, extended his sharp claws from his fingertips, and took a deep breath before shouting, "Mutated form,