Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoard Billions of Supplies Chapter 1474: [Side Story] Deng Shentong XIV

Deng Shentong's marksmanship was different from Zhang Yi's.

Zhang Yi's ability, "Precision Shot," was a spatial-type ability that allowed him to auto-aim at the head, completely eliminating the need for skillful shooting techniques.

That was why, even when using a heavy sniper rifle, he could fire in rapid succession.

But Deng Shentong was different. His marksmanship relied entirely on the high performance of his firearm and the skills he had honed through years of hard practice.

Although his firing speed was slower than Zhang Yi's, the power remained formidable.

The Origin Bullets easily pierced through the bodies of those low-level Transcendents, cutting them down at the edge of the isolated island.

Deng Shentong lowered his pistol and looked at the castle that had been nearly reduced to rubble before him.

"After all this, is Wandering Phantom still not coming out?"

He rubbed his neck and let out a helpless sigh.

Shortly after his words fell, a tall man with a blood-red slicked-back hairstyle and a heavy cloak slowly walked out from the dust and smoke.

The lord of Ice Flower Swamp, "Wandering Phantom," had finally made his appearance before Deng Shentong.

Watching his territory, which he had spent years building, being destroyed, his gaze toward Deng Shentong was practically dripping with venom, brimming with icy hatred.

"An investigation captain from Blizzard City, and this is all the tactics you have? I thought you people were supposed to be strong!"

Wandering Phantom said with a cold laugh, his eyes sweeping over Amber.

Just one look was enough to freeze Amber in place.

She hugged her arms, her body trembling uncontrollably.

"What a disobedient little cat. Did you lead the enemy here?"

Deng Shentong slowly shifted his steps, positioning himself between Wandering Phantom and Amber.

He smiled and spread his hands. "Just kidding! Cruise missiles aren't that easy to call in. But," he pointed at his own nose and slowly opened his eyes, revealing a sharp gleam, "having an investigation captain from Blizzard City take action in person is way more impressive than a cruise missile!"

Wandering Phantom suddenly burst into laughter.

"Hahaha! An investigation captain, huh? How amusing."

"But, I've dealt with people like you before!"

He stared at Deng Shentong, his eyes filled with undisguised, chilling murderous intent.

"Investigation captains, I've killed two of them already! Looks like today, you'll be the third!"

In the two-plus years since Blizzard City's establishment, many combat units had indeed been formed.

The investigation teams had also been replaced many times, with many teams perishing on the front lines.

For example, the Black Robe Investigation Team, and it wasn't the only one to have its designation abolished.

Deng Shentong smiled. "Too bad you didn't run into me back then. If you had, you'd be dead by now!"

As he spoke, he drew his sword and pointed it at Wandering Phantom.

An A-rank mission was practically the highest level an investigation team could handle. The higher S-rank missions were reserved for Epsilon-class Transcendents.

Facing a target of this level, even he had to give it his all. So Deng Shentong had no intention of taking him alive!

Wandering Phantom chuckled, then suddenly raised his voice, "My little cat, you don't actually think this man can save you, do you? I'll give you one chance right now: attack him!"

He licked his lips. "If you do, I'll forgive you for betraying me!"

Deng Shentong let out a derisive snort.

"You think she's still that slave you controlled? Hey hey, don't push it. I'm a member of the Divine Punishment Squad after all-"

The word "captain" hadn't even left his mouth when he heard a "click" sound from behind him.

Deng Shentong froze.

As a Light-attribute Transcendent, he could distort the light in the air.

Besides creating illusions for others, it also granted him 360-degree, unobstructed vision.

Just then, he saw Amber pull out the gun he had given her and aim it at the back of his head.

"Amber?"

Deng Shentong's voice carried a hint of surprise, but he quickly regained his composure.

"Do you think I'm no match for him?"

Amber's body trembled slightly. She kept her head down, afraid to meet Deng Shentong's gaze.

But Deng Shentong could feel her fear.

This was strange.

Amber's ability would cause all living beings to instinctively feel a desire to love and protect her.

In theory, no one would have the heart to harm her.

So why was she acting like this when facing Wandering Phantom?

Wandering Phantom laughed heartily.

"That's right, that's my good little cat! Now, pull the trigger and kill him! He won't fight back against you!"

"Kill him, and I'll reward you handsomely!"

Seeing Wandering Phantom's deranged expression, Deng Shentong's eyes darkened slightly.

Ah, so he was a sicko after all.

A seasoned veteran like Deng Shentong immediately understood the reasoning.

Everyone's understanding of "love" was different.

And what a sicko considered love was pure hell for normal people.

Deng Shentong said calmly to Amber, "Trust me. I won't let you get hurt."

Amber's hands trembled as she kept her head down, not daring to look at Deng Shentong. But the oppressive feeling from Wandering Phantom was still there.

It was an instinct forged through accumulated years of experience.

Deng Shentong had no idea what she had been through at Wandering Phantom's hands.

"In the Name of Love," he had committed all sorts of horrific and disgusting acts that nearly drove her to complete mental collapse.

Wandering Phantom grinned viciously. "Little cat, aren't you going to listen to me?"

His expression suddenly turned savage.

"Disobeying me... you know what happens, don't you?"

Amber seemed to recall past events. She clenched her teeth tightly.

The next moment, she pulled the trigger.

Except, the shot wasn't aimed at Deng Shentong.

It was aimed at Wandering Phantom.

Wandering Phantom stared in shock at his own chest as a bullet, still trailing smoke, pierced through his heavy black cloak.

Amber shouted with all her might, "Drop dead, you twisted freak!"

Wandering Phantom looked at Amber, and his expression quickly twisted into fury.

"Hahaha! Found yourself a new master, have you, little cat? I'll make you regret choosing him!"

He fixed his glare on Deng Shentong.

"I'll kill you right now!"

The moment he finished speaking, his body began to swell violently.

His clothes shredded as a massive, hideous form crashed down onto the Ice Flower Swamp with a thunderous "BOOM!"

Fetid, terrifying, enormous fangs and a blood-red maw, like an abyss, lunged toward Deng Shentong!

The Dissident, Wandering Phantom.

Beast-race ability user, ability codename: "Abyssal Giant Crocodile."

Deng Shentong looked at the colossal monster before him, and his gaze instantly sharpened.

Compared to this Wandering Phantom, the Giant Crocodile he had faced earlier was practically a miniature toy.

Just one of its fangs was bigger than Deng Shentong's entire body!

Deng Shentong tightened his grip on his sword. At that moment, he finally understood why Wandering Phantom had been able to rule over this territory for so long.