Chapter 356: Chapter 277: Considerate Service_2
Duanmu Huai had initially worried about finding such large monsters, but the Beast Race had graciously delivered a sample unto his doorstep. It was like a medical student being presented with a fresh cadaver for dissection; he could hardly contain his excitement.
“Star Realm Army, await my orders. Prepare to assemble and charge in when it opens its mouth!”
“Wait, Sir Knight, are you suggesting we charge into this creature’s belly?”
Upon hearing this, Bambi and Lorena were taken aback, as was Ann.
“No, you retreat. I’ll lead the Star Realm Army in; you stay back and protect the Union Army from being swallowed by the worm.”
Duanmu Huai waved his hand. Hearing his response, the girls exhaled a breath they hadn’t realized they were holding and quickly retreated.
Only then did Duanmu Huai turn back to address the Star Realm Army.
“Listen up, boys. In the future, you will face many more large enemies. They’re tough and hard to deal with. At times, it’s impossible to pierce their hide. So, what do we do? Simple: We go in! We eliminate them from the inside! Don’t think it’s an easy task. Once inside, you’ll understand that these massive monsters are fraught with danger internally.”
As Duanmu Huai spoke, he looked straight ahead.
“Alright, everyone, at my command. As soon as this giant worm opens its mouth, activate your jet propulsion and charge in! Ready, one, two, three—charge!!”
At that moment, the massive underground worm opened its mouth again, attempting to swallow its prey. Meanwhile, under Duanmu Huai’s lead, hundreds of Star Realm Army soldiers leaped forward, plunging directly into the gaping maw of the worm!!
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For the colossal worm, this was unbearable. It was akin to a human about to have a meal only for a group of mosquitoes to fly down their throat—a lethal sensation!
At that moment, the massive worm was enraged. It writhed, lunging forward—but this time, it was thwarted. A dazzling magic barrier materialized out of thin air, halting the worm’s further advance. Following this, a ferocious, biting wind swept forth and encased the worm in frost, slowing its movements considerably.
Ann clenched her fists and gritted her teeth.
“This thing’s so powerful. Thank goodness Miss Lani and Miss Felin are here…….”
“I hope he finishes swiftly. This creature is too large; we can’t keep up forever.”
At that moment, Lani raised all four arms, a dazzling magic glow gathering around her hands. At her side, Felin was swaying with exertion, panting heavily—clearly, freezing such a gigantic beast was no small feat for her either.
Now they could only hope that Duanmu Huai and the Star Realm Army would swiftly take care of the monster.
Though everyone wished to kill the creature ASAP, Duanmu Huai hoped it would live a little longer.
After all, it was meant to be utilized for teaching.
“This is the inside of that worm?”
Surrounding Duanmu Huai, the Star Realm Army looked around in astonishment. Even the seasoned Night Guards could not hide their surprise. It was no wonder; for most, the battleground was outside. Except for those players who preferred internal conflict with monsters, most NPCs were oblivious of this.
But for Duanmu Huai, this was old hat.
“Alright, everyone, we’re not here for a field trip.”
Duanmu Huai gripped his war hammer and spoke.
“Next, I’ll give you a lesson—how to wage battle inside these giant creatures. Let’s move!”
Under Duanmu Huai’s guidance, the Star Realm Army moved forward. The inside of the worm was surprisingly spacious. Duanmu Huai and the others even saw remnants of the city the worm had swallowed. Some of the houses were perfectly intact.
“Alright, as you can see, these giant monsters are not only huge on the outside but spacious on the inside. It’s critical to be careful as any creature has numerous cells and parasites within it. Of course, in humans, they may be so tiny that they’re invisible to the naked eye, but inside these colossal creatures, they’re likely as large as an average human.”
As Duanmu Huai spoke, he pointed ahead.
“Remember, each giant creature’s body equates to a self-circulating ecosystem. Inside, you’ll encounter various foes, including the creature’s immune system that treats you as foreign viruses or the parasites nesting within these monsters…….”
Before Duanmu Huai could finish, the muscle beneath their feet suddenly bulged. Then, spider-like parasites shrieked as they burst out and lunged at their prey—only to be obliterated by the Star Realm Army’s gunfire.
Duanmu crushed a parasite underfoot and spoke casually.
“Then sir, how should we combat these foes?”
At that moment, another Night Guard voiced his confusion.
“Quite simple, aim for the heart and head.”
Duanmu Huai pointed upward and continued.
“The heart might be a bit difficult since who knows how many hearts these creatures have, but the brain is easier. Most creatures’ brains are concentrated, controlling the body. Even if you can’t kill it, damaging the brain will suffice.”
That was how Duanmu Huai had dealt with the Evil Dragon in Manaria—what good was a mountain-sized body when its brain was a pulpy mess? It had been rendered motionless, essentially a vegetative case.
Then, they could leisurely handle its heart, liver, spleen, and kidneys, right?
“Alright, listen for my command!”
Duanmu Huai gripped his war hammer and gave the orders.
“Divide into two groups, one attacks the brain; one goes for the heart. Engage!”
At Duanmu’s command, the Star Realm Army soldiers responded loudly.
For them, this was bound to be an unforgettable hands-on lesson.