The apocalypse struck, and I became a druid.

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Now that he has the ability to communicate with nature, he plans to consult nature before choosing a spirit beast.

Which spirit beasts best suit his needs?

Maximize benefits.

The mental energy continues to radiate.

He didn't know how much time had passed when, without warning, that emotionless, vast will of nature descended upon his consciousness.

Han Ning felt his spirits soar to new heights, and he once again arrived at that chaotic zone where nothing existed.

"Natural will, how should I choose my beast spirit to maximize my combat power?"

Han Ning's thoughts were like a stone thrown into a deep pool, conveying his confusion to the indifferent and ancient will of nature.

Chapter 130 The Shadow of Two Beasts

After a brief silence.

hum~

An invisible wave descended.

A scene unfolds in Han Ning's spirit.

In the depths of the murky waters, a blurry blue shadow moved like a ghost.

It is not large in size, with a streamlined body covered with smooth, light blue short fur, normal limbs, webbed toes, and exceptionally sharp claws.

What is most striking is its thick tail, which is almost as long as its body, swinging flexibly in the water and generating amazing propulsion with each swing.

Screen switching.

The blue figure darted swiftly through the dense underwater jungle, easily avoiding tangled seaweed and floating debris.

Its speed was so fast that it left afterimages in the water, far exceeding the performance of snow cakes in water.

Then, the screen flashed.

The blue shadow broke through the water and landed on a piece of land.

It lay on all fours with its body low to the ground, and tiny blue-purple electric currents shot out from its fur. These currents enveloped it and transformed it into a blue line that flew close to the ground.

They leap and tumble at high speed among the complex, protruding rocks.

The movements were light and swift, with no hesitation in the turns, as if ignoring the obstacles of the terrain.

"hiss!"

The blue shadow let out a short, sharp screech, as if declaring its territory.

Another scene emerges.

In the murky silt at the bottom of the water, a figure covered with a thick, dark blue-black shell moved slowly.

Its appearance resembles that of a giant tortoise, with a broad and thick carapace covered with jagged bony spikes and groove-like patterns.

Its limbs are as thick as pillars, covered with thick scales, and its claws are sharp.

A long tail covered with bony plates trailed behind it.

The scene changes.

Several ferocious giant water snakes lunged at the beast from different directions.

The behemoth neither dodged nor avoided, but merely tucked its head and limbs slightly under its sturdy carapace.

boom! boom! boom!

The monster's claws and fangs slammed into the dark blue-black carapace, producing a dull thud.

Sparks fly!

Only a few shallow white marks remained on the surface of the carapace, and the scales were not even broken.

The behemoth was unharmed.

It suddenly thrust its head out, its huge mouth full of sharp teeth opened, and bit down on a giant water snake that didn't have time to retreat.

Click!

The sound of bones cracking was clearly audible.

The screen turns again.

The behemoth sank into deeper waters, the patterns on its carapace glowing faintly, and an invisible wave spread out.

The surrounding turbid water and silt seemed to be pulled and compressed by a force, quickly forming a thick layer of mud armor on its surface.

This layer of armor hardens and fuses with its own shell, greatly increasing its defensive capabilities.

It slowly sank into the mud, leaving only a pair of cold eyes visible, standing motionless.

The screen flashed again.

One after another, about four or five images entered Han Ning's mind.

[Mental Strength -0.8, Current: 2.7/3.5]

Once the message was delivered, the overwhelming will that had enveloped Han Ning's spirit receded like a tide.

He opened his eyes, breaking free from that state of intense concentration.

"Blue Shadow... Extreme speed, amphibious, its speed is astonishing whether in water or on land, it controls the power of lightning... it is called Thunder Marten."

"Giant Turtle... Absolute defense, control of water and earth, and the ability to manipulate gravity, Xuanjia Turtle."

"But are turtles considered beasts?"

"Nature's will offers more than two choices, but these two best suit my current needs..."

Han Ning's eyes gleamed as he absorbed the information conveyed by the will of nature.

"Speed ​​type... Razor Sable, can maintain terrifying high speed in complex waters and terrains, which is extremely useful for reconnaissance, pursuit or containment."

"Defensive type... Xuanjia Turtle, with pure physical defense and the ability to control soil and form armor, is simply a mobile fortress. In critical moments, it can stand in front and create an output environment for my plant army and snow cake."

"Moreover, they can all move in water, perfectly adapted to the current environment."

"Most importantly, the will of nature not only provides the target, but also seems to subtly point to the areas where they might exist..."

Han Ning raised his head, his gaze seemingly piercing through layers of rain and building ruins, looking towards the northwest and southeast of the city.

That place is the extreme zone in the picture of the will of nature, where two creatures can be sensed through the fusion of beast spirit energy.

This communication didn't take up much mental energy; there's still plenty left.

Fish gills sprouted from his cheeks, and his body was surrounded by a light blue liquid. He swayed his body and darted far away.

With the help of the water vines to block the water resistance, plus the boost, he moved in the water at a speed no slower than those elite black snakes.

It might even be much faster.

Along the way, he avoided various construction debris that blocked his path and dodged the wandering black serpent monsters and crocodile lizards.

As you travel further northwest, the terrain seems to rise slightly, the water depth gradually decreases, and the number of black serpent monsters decreases.

After all, the West is the Black Serpent's stronghold.

Eventually, they gradually disappeared, replaced by numerous large toads with brownish skin.

Han Ning "accidentally" killed a few toads. According to preliminary assessment, these toads were stronger than ordinary black snake monsters and even stronger than vortex crabs.

The buildings that were mostly submerged gradually emerged from the water.

Collapsed houses, broken bridges, floating vehicle wreckage... the scene of urban ruins unfolds before our eyes.

When Han Ning entered a relatively high-altitude area, the scene before him made him slightly taken aback.

The remaining architectural styles here are distinctly different.

Spire towers, stone pillars carved with intricate patterns, arched windows, and the ruins of some collapsed villas with a distinctly European style.

Although most of it has been soaked and eroded by water, it is still possible to tell that this place was once a fairly large European-style resort or villa area.

"Oh... this should be the exotic town in the north of the city."

Han Ning suddenly realized.

Some of the buildings were indeed left by Westerners in the past, but most of them were newly built. They are quite popular and often host live streams by internet celebrities or various commercial events.

The city's cultural and tourism department simply turned this place into a tourist attraction.

Built against the mountainside, most of the area has now been submerged by floods. In the highest core area, some sturdy stone buildings still stand stubbornly above the water, forming a relatively dry highland.

"Ok?"

What alarmed Han Ning even more was that there were people on this high ground!

He immediately concealed his presence and, using the floating debris and the half-collapsed wall as cover, approached silently.

The view penetrated the rain and the ruins.

Around the relatively well-preserved European-style villas and a building resembling a small castle, an open area of ​​water has been cleared by human hands, with simple platforms connected by ropes and pontoons floating on them, and rain shelters built on them.

Some figures dressed in camouflage uniforms and carrying standard rifles patrolled the platform with efficient movements and sharp eyes, clearly trained soldiers.

Small boats shuttle back and forth between the platforms.

From the windows of buildings further away, one can vaguely see the figures of ordinary people moving about; there are quite a few of them.

In addition to the dampness of the rain, there was also a faint smell of cooking fires in the air.

Someone is starting a fire to cook.

"An army base... and it's not small." Han Ning's heart skipped a beat.

Chapter 131 Leize Marten

It is worth mentioning that this entire mountain is likely a man-made "artificial mountain".

Han Ning observed that the natural soil or vegetation on the land before crossing was rarely brought over.

Han Ning concealed his aura, blended into the rain curtain, and quietly moved towards the direction guided by the will of nature.