These monsters were not like the ones Elder Ma used for training them, which emphasized martial virtues. Instead, they swarmed in groups without fighting one-on-one.
The barrier shattered, and they faced the encircling monsters.
This group of teenagers, both boys and girls, looked panicked, but their repeated training experiences helped them regain their composure and muster the courage to face the monsters.
Without Elder Ma's guidance and lacking an absolute leader among them, chaos ensued as they unleashed their superpowers indiscriminately.
Ever since awakening their superpowers, these youths had been meticulously nurtured by their families, pursuing the title of high-level superhuman.
They lacked experience in coordination, and some of the superpowers they unleashed not only failed to take effect but produced negative consequences.
These chicks sheltered by adults realized their deficiencies in dealing with monsters when facing them alone.
In contrast, although the monsters lacked sophisticated coordination, they did not hesitate to trample their fallen comrades.
Soon, the monsters closed in on the group.
The teenagers frantically searched for the protective superpower items given by their families.
Luo Feng pursed his lips, gripped the hilt tightly, and drew out his sword.
He slashed at the nearest monster with one swing.
Superpower - Fragility.
The customized large sword was imbued with a superpower, and its sharp blade sliced through the monster's tough scales as easily as cutting through tofu, cleaving its body.
This incident was instigated by him and Ma Yuanwei, so Luo Feng tried his best to buy time for the others.
The successful strike boosted the young man's confidence.
His chest swelled with excitement, and he could faintly hear the sound of his rapidly beating heart.
The familiar sensation of battle allowed him to regain his composure, and the thrill of combat was like an invigorating drug coursing through his body. Luo Feng wished for an exhilarating and unrestrained battle.
His sword blade slashed again, this time reaping another monster's life without difficulty.
These monsters were no big deal after all.
"You guys go ahead, I'll cover your retreat."
Luo Feng's willingness to take responsibility stood in stark contrast to Ma Yuanwei's trembling cowardice, prompting their peers to redirect their anger towards Ma Yuanwei.
They wouldn't say anything now, but they would definitely report this to their families later.
"I'll join you. It's just a few monsters, right?"
Luo Feng's heroic performance ignited the competitive spirit of one of the boys.
At this age, the boys were filled with fiery passion, and this one momentarily forgot his earlier fear in the heat of the moment.
"Watch my Thundering Five Strikes!"
He threw iron wire-bound projectiles into the monster crowd.
Electricity crackled from his palms and traveled along the iron wires.
"Crackle - crackle-crackle!"
The sound of thunder echoed from the corner.
Loud noise, but little effect.
As a low-level superhuman, if he concentrated all his power on a single monster, he might have caused some damage, but by dispersing his attack...
This weak electric current could barely tickle the monsters.
The boy scratched his head in confusion, "Ah, this script is wrong."
He watched Luo Feng slicing the monsters like cutting vegetables, but his own attempt resulted in a different story.
"Don't space out!" Luo Feng shouted at him, startling the boy and causing him to lose his grip on the iron wires.
The wires were violently pulled, slicing a few cuts into his palms and causing blood to drip down.
He looked anxiously towards the other end of the wires, where a monster had grabbed them and was pulling forcefully.
If not for Luo Feng's shout, he might have stumbled and fallen into the monster group.
"Swish!"
Luo Feng sliced through the iron wires with his sword.
The boy slunk back into the group, forced to admit the disparity between individuals.
Luo Feng was like a deity descended from heaven, turning the tide of the battle.
He was indeed a deity descended to earth, but face-planted.
From now on, Luo Feng would be the boy's self-proclaimed big brother.
The boy's momentary bravado had initially emboldened the others, but was swiftly extinguished.
The words "I'll join too" that were about to leave their mouths remained stuck in their throats, unable to go down or come up.
If they became a burden to Luo Feng, they might as well flee obediently.
"I'll help you."
The girl who had supported the barrier spoke up, "Once my superpower recovers, I can raise the barrier again, and you can rest during that time."
Seeing Luo Feng about to refuse, she added, "The wall behind us can't be broken, and we're surrounded by monsters, so there's no way to retreat. Assisting you to break through is our only chance of survival."
Not everyone had spatial superpower items, and the others realized their predicament.
Where could they retreat if they tried to flee?
Luo Feng felt slightly embarrassed and unconsciously touched his nose.
In his eagerness to redeem himself, he had forgotten that they were stuck here because they couldn't escape.
The girl's words opened up their minds.
"My superpower is earth-based. While the barrier is open, I'll prepare some obstacles inside."
"I remember someone has an ice-based superpower. Come team up with me, I have a water-based superpower."
"Fire-based superpower, find a wind-based superhuman to team up with."
"None? Next."
With their lives at stake, they did whatever came to mind, and their rough coordination was the result of their efforts.
Although their abilities were not strong, each had a superpower item, so they were not completely defenseless against low-level monsters.
Spurred by Luo Feng's charge, they found the courage to overcome their difficulties.
The once impenetrable monster encirclement was slowly worn down by their efforts, creating a glimmer of hope.
As long as they persisted and didn't fall, they could tear open a gap and break through.
"Ah!"
A girl cried out as her body leaned outwards, nearly colliding headfirst with the tentacles of an E-level Man-Eating Flower monster.
Her nearby companions hurriedly reached out to pull her back but only caught a corner of her clothes.
Luo Feng took a few running steps and launched himself forward.
In the nick of time, he swung his sword and severed the tentacle.
The Man-Eating Flower recoiled in pain for a moment, but more monsters surged forward to take its place.
The girl immediately scrambled back to her feet and rejoined the group.
Her gaze was like daggers, glaring accusingly at the culprit.
"Ma Yuanwei, you really are something! I kindly helped you deal with the tentacle, but you pushed me out instead."
Her words were like a stone dropping into the lake, stirring the ripples of suspicion in everyone's hearts.
The girl supporting the barrier saw trouble brewing and immediately raised it again.
The momentary unity forged by Luo Feng instantly disintegrated.
They distanced themselves from each other, collectively turning their anger towards the source of their suspicion - Ma Yuanwei.
"What are you trying to do?"
"Let's kick him out."
"Disgusting, acting all high and mighty when he's just a coward."
Whether or not they could cooperate later, they chose to prioritize expelling the troublemaker.
But they were sorely mistaken in thinking harsh words would make Ma Yuanwei leave obediently.
His face flushed red as he protested excitedly, "How is it my fault if you accidentally fell out!"