Lords Survival: I Summoned A World Tree First But Why Is It Different! Chapter 16: Chapter 16: Hunting

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Under the scorching, blazing sun, the ground was dry and cracked, looking like a desolate yellow desert that stretched endlessly. The heat was so intense that even the air seemed to ripple and twist. Shlick! Shlick! Amidst this harsh environment, a strange creature was busy scavenging on the ground. It looked somewhat like a giant rat, but it was far more terrifying and rugged than any ordinary rodent. Its body was massive, measuring nearly two meters long, sturdy and thick. Its back was covered in overlapping grey scales that shone with a cold metallic luster, hard and solid just like forged iron. It had no tail at all, making it look even bulkier, but its two front limbs were exceptionally developed, ending in curved, pitch-black claws that gleamed sharply, clearly capable of tearing through rock or flesh with equal ease. ARMORED RAT (Juvenile) Type: Normal Level: 8 HP: 170 / 170 MP: 10 / 10 The Armored Rat moved its nose continuously, sniffing the air and the soil intensely, searching for any trace of food. From time to time, it would stop its movements, raise its head, and turn its eyes left and right, scanning the surroundings with extreme vigilance. Only after confirming that there were no threats nearby would it lower its head again and frantically dig into the hard soil with its sharp claws, sending dust flying everywhere. After digging for a while, its claws suddenly hit something solid. It dug even faster, and soon, a withered, tuber-like plant the size of a fist was pulled out from the ground. The Armored Rat's eyes lit up instantly. It didn't care about anything else now, grabbing the plant with its paws and lowering its head to eat hurriedly. For a beast living here, finding food was not easy, and it had to fill its stomach as fast as possible before danger arrived. And right at this moment~ PSHHH! A sharp sound cut through the air, swift and sudden like a lightning bolt. A condensed white light bullet tore through the space, shooting straight towards the rat with terrifying speed. Even though this creature was naturally alert and cautious, its attention was currently completely focused on the food in front of it. Furthermore, the distance was not far, and the shot came from a blind angle. PUFF! There was a dull impact sound. The energy bullet accurately pierced through the softer skin on the rat's chest, right below the iron-hard back scales, creating a bloody hole straight through its body. SQUEAK~! A sharp, miserable cry rang out. The Armored Rat trembled violently all over. It instinctively wanted to turn around and flee, using its speed and defense to escape into the ground. But the shot was too precise! It had hit right in the center of the body, piercing through vital organs and destroying its internal structure. Its four limbs kicked and scratched wildly on the ground, stirring up clouds of dust, but its body simply wouldn't listen to commands anymore. After struggling helplessly for a few seconds, it collapsed heavily onto the yellow soil, breathing heavily with its eyes wide open, but unable to move even a finger. It was barely clinging onto its last breath. From the moment the shot was fired until the target fell, it had only taken roughly two seconds in total! "NICE! Hahaha! Perfect shot!" Behind a large rock roughly fifty meters away, a man jumped up excitedly, waving the weapon in his hand. It was naturally Luis. He had been hiding there for quite some time, holding the Mana Rifle steadily, waiting for the best opportunity. Seeing the result, he was extremely satisfied. "Now, go! World Tree! Absorb that guy while he is still breathing! Don't let him die completely!" Luis shouted softly to his companion beside him. The World Tree, which had stood quietly like a big green wooden pillar beside the rock this whole time, immediately moved upon hearing the order. Its roots lifted off the ground, and it walked quickly towards the dying Armored Rat with heavy, steady steps. Arriving next to the monster, with