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Chapter 35 - Chapter 35: Gene Recoil, the Edge of Corruption!

The wolf king's guards were not only powerful but also cunning. When facing the charging **Chu Xun** and his mutated form, the two guards did not immediately engage. Instead, they suddenly slowed down, allowing the **mutated dogs** and **mutated gray wolves** to take the lead.

Clearly, their plan was to use these cannon fodder to exhaust the stamina of **Chu Xun** and his mutated form before striking at the right moment to take down these two formidable enemies.

In the post-apocalyptic world, just like humans, wild beasts also know how to use tactics!

However, unfortunately for them, this simple cannon fodder strategy did not work against **Chu Xun** and his mutated partner, who were growing stronger with each passing moment.

"Kill!" As the mutated gray wolves and dogs surged forward, almost filling his entire field of vision, **Chu Xun**'s eyes flickered with a deadly intent. With a cold shout, he accelerated and charged forward.

As he sped up, **Chu Xun** rhythmically inhaled deeply to increase his oxygen intake, amplifying his explosive power.

Soon, **Chu Xun**'s pupils began to fill with blood, and even his vision took on a faint red tint. His speed increased, and finally, like a bolt of lightning, he plunged into the pack of wolves.

**Boom! Boom! Boom!**

As soon as he entered the wolf pack, **Chu Xun** launched his attack. He seemed to become a whirlwind, his legs moving like lightning as he struck and swept, sending the charging mutated gray wolves and mutated dogs flying.

Strangely, with each kill, **Chu Xun** felt his strength increasing. It was as though some kind of restraint within his body was being gradually lifted, and the terrifying power trapped within that restraint began to leak out, slowly transforming his body and making him even stronger.

As this suppressed power overflowed, **Chu Xun**'s strength became more and more terrifying. At first, his full-force strikes could only kick the mutated gray wolves away, breaking their bones and tendons. But now, his sweeping kicks could even explode the heads of the mutated gray wolves, shattering them into blood mist and bone fragments, which flew in all directions.

"My strength... Why is it increasing so much?" As he felt his power growing, **Chu Xun** didn't feel joy. Instead, a sense of unease began to rise within him, as though something terrible was about to happen!

**Hiss!**

However, the increase in strength was just the beginning. As **Chu Xun** continued to kill, the strange bloodthirsty impulse inside him grew stronger. At the same time, he began to feel a tingling sensation in his fingertips. Suddenly, his nails, which had been only 2-3 centimeters long, grew exponentially, doubling in size and becoming sharper.

Now, his nails were about 5-6 centimeters long, glinting with a sharp, chilling gleam under the sunlight, looking like small, razor-sharp knives!

"Dammit, is it the mutated gene causing problems?" Seeing his finger claws resemble small knives, **Chu Xun**'s eyes immediately narrowed. He quickly swung his hand and slashed at a mutated dog charging towards him.

**Thud!**

With a dull thud, the mutated dog's hard skull was easily shredded by **Chu Xun**'s sharp nails, as though it were tofu. In the end, he tore off most of its head. The thick, sticky brain matter and bright red blood splattered all over **Chu Xun**'s right hand, emitting a strong, bloody odor.

However, as the blood filled the air, **Chu Xun** felt like a hungry person who suddenly smelled food. A strange, insatiable thirst and bloodlust surged within him.

This feeling was so overwhelming that even **Chu Xun**, with all his willpower, couldn't suppress it. His breathing became heavy, and he slowly brought the brain matter close to his face, almost ready to bite into it.

If he had given in and eaten it, there was a high chance he would have completely fallen into the grip of the mutated gene, becoming a monster that only knew slaughter and destruction!

But at the most critical moment, a cool sensation suddenly appeared in **Chu Xun**'s chest and quickly surged into his brain. Immediately, it felt as though someone had poured a bucket of ice-cold water over his head. He shuddered and instantly snapped back to his senses!

The powerful effects of the **Dragon's Blessing** once again pulled **Chu Xun** back from the brink of corruption!

**Awooo!**

At the same time, the wolf king's guard seemed to sense **Chu Xun**'s distraction. It let out a roar and leaped toward **Chu Xun** like lightning.

This cunning hunter had finally found the opportunity to strike!

Meanwhile, the other guard had already been entangled by the mutated form, caught in a bitter battle.

Just as **Chu Xun** completely snapped out of the bloodlust, the wolf king's guard had already reached him. Its massive body, like a small mountain, came crashing down upon him.

At the same time, the guard's sharp claws, glowing with a silvery light, slashed toward **Chu Xun**!

"Dammit!" Faced with the sudden attack of the wolf king's guard, **Chu Xun** cursed inwardly. He quickly swung his arms, hastily blocking the two deadly claws of the wolf king's guard.

**Bang! Bang!**

After two loud crashes, a shower of sparks erupted from where **Chu Xun** and the wolf king's guard collided. At the same time, **Chu Xun**'s sharper nails managed to sever a small portion of the wolf king's guard's claws, and several bright, sharp claw tips shot out, deeply embedding into a nearby tree.

Meanwhile, the wolf king's guard, using its momentum, knocked **Chu Xun** to the ground. Its massive body pinned him down with overwhelming force.

**Awooo!**

In the blink of an eye, the wolf king's guard, weighing several hundred kilograms, was on top of **Chu Xun**, roaring as it opened its large mouth, aiming for **Chu Xun**'s neck.

"Get off!" Seeing the wolf king's guard's fangs, each about 30 cm long and as sharp as knives, **Chu Xun**'s eyes froze. He bit his tongue hard and spat a mouthful of blood directly at the guard's face.

**Splat!**

With all the killing, **Chu Xun**'s mutated gene was gradually awakening. This not only made him stronger, but also made his blood more acidic and deadly. The thin red blood hit the wolf king's guard's face like a bottle of concentrated acid, instantly corroding its entire face, flesh melting away, while faint smoke rose in a sizzling sound.

**Awooo!**

The intense pain made the wolf king's guard go into a frenzy. Its head instinctively tilted back as it let out a chilling howl.

Taking advantage of this opening, **Chu Xun** finally reacted. He used all his strength to push off the guard's front claws and, like lightning, grabbed the wolf king's guard's throat, preventing it from biting him.

**Thud!**

**Chu Xun**'s sharp nails pierced through the guard's tough, metal-like fur and deeply into its muscle. A torrent of blood gushed from the guard's neck, soaking **Chu Xun**'s head and face.

As the blood drenched him, the strange bloodthirsty feeling inside **Chu Xun** flared up again, becoming even stronger.

"No, I must end this quickly!" Realizing the dangerous bloodlust was returning, **Chu Xun**'s expression turned grim. He used all his strength, pushing his nails deeper into the wolf king's guard's neck, piercing into its windpipe.

With the windpipe punctured, the wolf king's guard began to struggle even more violently, its head shaking as its massive paws swiped at **Chu Xun**'s face.

**Boom! Boom! Boom!**

The giant wolf claws slammed into **Chu Xun**'s face with a heavy thud. Fortunately, during their earlier clash, **Chu Xun** had already severed most of the sharp claws, or his head might have been torn apart by now.

But even so, the powerful strikes made **Chu Xun** bleed heavily, his head spinning, his vision blurring from the impact.

If it weren't for his strong body, he would have likely been killed by the wolf king's guard!

Meanwhile, a large number of mutated gray wolves and mutated dogs surrounded **Chu Xun** and the wolf king's guard, growling and looking for an opportunity to tear him apart.

Thankfully, the wolf king's guard was so large that, after pinning **Chu Xun** down, it nearly covered him entirely, so the surrounding wolves could only pace nervously, unable to offer much help.

At this moment, **Chu Xun**'s mind was filled with only one thought: to rip the wolf king's guard's throat apart. He exerted all his strength, and his claws plunged deeper, finally piercing the guard's windpipe and hitting the tough neck bone.

Sensing its life was nearing its end, the wolf king's guard summoned its final strength. It suddenly stopped struggling and lowered its head, opening its bloody mouth to release a hoarse, terrifying roar.

As it howled, a faint white light began to condense from its mouth. At the same time, **Chu Xun** felt a chilling wave come from the wolf

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