The fact that the event could end after 20 minutes of their survival was definitely the system's last resort in order to save those Survivors who would think of entering the fourth stage.
"Stay back, you two…" Shane instructed, as he knew that this wouldn't be easy.
Cloud also confirmed that the Armored Giant Zombie emits an invisible force that could block physical and elemental attacks.
Nonetheless, Shane still summoned his Sentinel Mk-IV Automated Turret…
As soon as it locked the target, it then immediately started firing its Energy Bullets, including the Incendiary Bombs…
However, all of it seemed to barely tickle the Armored Giant. The Turret doesn't have enough firepower to completely destroy its invisible shield!
The Armored Giant Zombie let out a guttural roar, shaking the ground beneath its feet. Shane quickly regained his composure, knowing that hesitation could be fatal.
"Just avoid the Zombie… I'll take its attention." Shane instructed. His voice was calm as he knew that his Brawler's Fury had a Taunt Skill included. As soon as he activated it and dashed toward the Zombie, his first punch, even if it wasn't that strong, immediately attracted its attention.
The Armored Giant Zombie ignored the Automated Turret that was still firing and focused on Shane, who was trying to break its leg!
It tried grabbing Shane, but he was simply too fast… Nonetheless, it was still quite tough to injure this Zombie. Shane actually needed a total of 6 punches with Brawler's Fury in order to destroy its invisible shield or amor!
Then, as soon as Shane struck the Zombie with his ninth punch, he finally managed to injure the Armored Giant Zombie!
The Armored Giant Zombie's right leg was smashed as the last punch didn't just attack its skin and muscles but also its bones! There was even an internal shockwave that damaged its internal organs!
This strike, however, infuriated the Zombie as it kicked Shane in a brief moment, and he couldn't move immediately after releasing the ninth punch!
This was actually the weakness of the Brawler's Fury… Although it was very strong, if it didn't kill the enemy, they would have a couple of seconds to retaliate against Shane!
Shane was then thrown more than 50 meters away, a bit further than where Sandra and Diana were.
The two of them immediately called out in shock.
The kick just now was definitely something they couldn't withstand!
If they were hit by that, it wouldn't be surprising if they turned into meat paste! They could tell that much since they just felt how fast Shane flew from that strike!
Diana couldn't help but tear up as she imagined the worst-case scenario.
Thankfully, as they rushed to his side, they confirmed that Shane was still breathing as he slowly stood up… He was actually so tough!
'Is it his armor?' Diana thought for a moment as she felt relieved. It seemed that her brother had many secrets.
Then, Shane's healing token swiftly activated and started curing any of his internal injuries from the impact.
"I'm good… I didn't get a direct hit." Shane explained as he pointed at the metal slime that had suddenly appeared on its chest.
The Metal Slime was still in very good condition as it slowly moved like it was greeting them.
At this time, they heard the sound of the Automated Turret being destroyed as the Giant Armored Zombie crushed it with its fist!
However, while Sandra and Diana felt shame for the loss of the precious Turret that seemed to have come from the future, Shane saw this as an opportunity!
As soon as Armored Giant Zombie was about to target them after destroying the Turret, it actually exploded on its arm!
The Zombie's whole right fist was destroyed just like that!
"Graaahhhh!" The Armored Giant Zombie certainly didn't like that result as it dashed toward them… It was really angry this time!
Diana ran to the left while shooting while Sandra flew up…
As for Shane, he charged forward!
Shane also activated his Armored Dash as he targeted its left leg!
[ Armored Dash Lv5: Propel yourself forward with exceptional speed while encased in protective plating. This Skill allows you to charge through enemies, knocking them aside and absorbing minor damage from incoming attacks.
Effect: Increases movement speed by 50% and reduces damage taken by 30% during the dash.
Cost: 100 Spirit Points
Cooldown: 60 seconds ]
Aside from this Skill, Shane also got the support of his pet, Silver!
As Shane dashed forward, Sandra actually took out a small bottle of green liquid from her inventory while mid-air… Then, she threw on the face of the Armored Giant Zombie!
This green liquid was actually a sticky bomb!
With this action, she was able to block the Armored Giant's face and hinder its momentum.
It was at this time that Shane crashed into the Zombie's leg!
The Zombie was forced to kneel, and Shane finally noticed what Sandra had just done.
Shane then continued assaulting the Armored Giant's Zombie, who had lost its shield and momentum!
With his Five-Meter Jump Skill, he was able to leap and reach the Zombie's head!
It was able to remove the sticky thing that Sandra had just thrown, but Shane was given enough time!
He then used his Light Flameblade to target the Zombie's head!
He tried cutting through the Zombie's head, but he was only able to leave a superficial wound! The sword's flame element didn't even work very well!
'It doesn't have penetration or penetration stat…' Shane gritted his teeth as he took out his Legendary Hatchet and hacked through the Armored Giant's neck that didn't have any protection…
It was easier to cut through its skin this time, but it was still too shallow!
'Fine… I'll use it...' Shane thought as he decided to finish this quickly.
He still had other methods, but it would just take too much time to kill this sturdy Zombie that had flesh like they were made of metal. He had no other choice but to use his suit!