The apocalypse struck, and I became a druid.

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"hiss!"

Seeing the Bone Hammer Black Serpent die, it went berserk, commanding the surrounding swarm of black serpents to indiscriminately attack the nearby ships.

The ship closest to it was caught off guard and its crew was struck hard, causing it to capsize to one side.

"Stop it!"

Han Ning shouted.

"Roar!" Snowcake followed closely behind, its forehead crystal scales shining brightly.

The waters around the Bone Knife Black Serpent became viscous like a swamp, with countless turbid muds surging up from the bottom to form thick mud walls, completely blocking all possible escape routes.

"Psychic shock!"

Yu Na's voice was icy, and a dark blue flame surged in her eyes.

An invisible spiritual spike pierced the bone-knife black snake underwater.

The black snake with the bone knife shuddered suddenly underwater, its movements becoming noticeably stiff again.

"Go!" Professor Ye pushed his hands forward, and several golden light bullets compressed to the extreme broke through the water's surface, shooting towards the exposed back and head of the bone-bladed black snake.

"Try this!" Vice President Zhao, his arms bulging with muscles and steam rising from them, grabbed a heavy metal part from the ship and threw it with all his might.

Ah Long manipulates the water flow, creating an inward-pressing vortex around the bone knife and black snake.

Lin Qianqian and the other awakened individuals who still had the strength to fight used the few remaining water arrows or thrown weapons to unleash their last firepower on the trapped bone-knife black snake.

All the anger and power were now concentrated and poured onto the bone-bladed black snake.

Bound by mud and water, and disturbed by mental attacks, it had no way to avoid attacks from all directions.

Han Ning transformed into a streak of blue lightning, slicing through its body.

As Han Ning's body clashed with the bone-bladed black snake, it twisted and turned underwater.

His size increased dramatically, transforming him into the complete form of the Molten Gold War Tiger.

"go to hell!"

Han Ning extended his sharp tiger claws, his two tiger arms bulging with muscles. The molten gold tiger claws contained the most terrifying destructive power, piercing into the body of the bone knife black snake.

Chi chi chi~

Steam rose.

Faced with Han Ning's heavy blow, its chest was pierced directly by the tiger's claw.

Han Ning grabbed the hole in its chest and tore it open to both sides!

Wow!

The entire black snake with the bone knife was violently torn into countless blood clots.

The snake's hissing stopped abruptly, and a ball of energy flew out, falling like fireworks into the awakened one's body.

[Druid growth progress +920, current Lv8, 4012/5000]

[Tricolor Gem Crocodile Lizard Growth Progress +610, Current Lv8, 2350/4500]

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With their leader dead, the snake swarm lost its leader and its attack became scattered.

The remaining elite and ordinary black snakes did not retreat and continued to attack the fleet.

However, without the leader of the black snakes, their attack power no longer poses a significant threat to the remaining awakened ones.

Because all the surviving awakened beings, to varying degrees, exhibited noticeable energy fluctuations.

Han Ning's figure descended from mid-air and landed steadily on a relatively intact ship.

He reverted to his original human form, breathing slightly heavily.

After a fierce battle, he had consumed nearly two-thirds of his spiritual energy.

The seed of life in the heart is trembling, striving to recover.

The area was a complete mess.

Five ships, including his Wind Chaser sailboat, sank completely.

The four remaining ships were also badly damaged and on the verge of collapse. Their hulls were covered with claw marks and signs of corrosion, and their decks were soaked in blood. Whether they could still be used was still a question.

The awakened ones staggered about, all bearing injuries.

Vice President Zhao lost an arm, and his face was contorted from the corrosive poison of the black snake's energy.

Chairman Wu sat leaning against the railing of the ship he was on, his face ashen and blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

Lin Qianqian had a deep wound on her arm that exposed bone, with the skin and flesh torn open, and her breath was weak.

Some ordinary survivors hid inside the ship's cabin; they were lucky enough not to be killed by the swarm of snakes.

The air was filled with a strong smell of blood.

Han Ning suppressed his churning blood and raised his hands.

A gentle, vibrant emerald green light emerged from his body, quickly spreading out and forming a wisp of energy.

The wind, carrying the fresh scent of grass and trees, gently caressed the remaining fleet.

A healing breeze.

As the wind blew over the Awakened Ones, emerald green energy points fell like a fine rain, seeping into each injured body.

The black mist at the site of Vice President Zhao's severed arm quickly disappeared, and the blood stopped seeping out.

A rosy glow returned to Chairman Wu's ashen face, and his breathing gradually calmed down.

At the edge of the hideous wound on Lin Qianqian's arm, the charred flesh was peeling away at a visible speed, and fresh granulation tissue was growing rapidly.

The wounds, large and small, on the other awakened individuals also stopped bleeding and scabbed over quickly under the nourishment of the green light.

Even ordinary people who were listless and frightened felt a warm current flow into their limbs and bones, dispelling some of the chill and invigorating their tired spirits.

Even the nausea and vomiting caused by seasickness disappeared without a trace.

Although it was impossible to regenerate severed limbs or completely eliminate internal injuries, external injuries were stabilized, the speed of spiritual power recovery accelerated, and most awakened individuals' combat power was restored to a certain extent.

"The fleet must temporarily halt its movement, reorganize the ships, and gather the personnel!"

Han Ning's voice pierced through the wind and waves, echoing between the four ships.

Chapter 152 Group Breakthrough

Upon hearing Han Ning's order.

The four surviving ships struggled to adjust their positions, bringing them closer together and securing them together with ropes and the remaining anchors to form a relatively stable temporary platform.

"Let another group of people who can swim dive underwater to collect the energy crystals that we didn't have time to dig out earlier. There must be more inside those elite black snakes."

"Once you get the crystal, everyone absorb it immediately to increase your power. As for the black snake swarm, I will cover you."

Han Ning's words were like a stabilizing force, bringing a strong sense of security to everyone's hearts.

"Let's listen to Mr. Han and get moving!" Chairman Wu echoed.

After a brief silence, the crowd began to move.

Some of the awakened individuals who sustained minor injuries or recovered quickly, such as Lin Qianqian and Vice President Zhao, mustered their strength and picked up their weapons again or took control of the remaining spouts at the bow and stern of the boats, keeping a vigilant watch over the surrounding waters.

Although the leader is dead, a large number of ordinary black snakes and elite black snakes are still lurking in the water, waiting for an opportunity to attack.

Another group of awakened individuals, skilled in swimming, led by Ah Long, leaped into the flood.

They quickly dived down, rummaging through the shipwreck and floating snake carcasses.

"Yinyin, stay with Uncle Han. Daddy has something to do." Xu Ming left his daughter with Han Ning.

Then, together with Professor Ye and Yu Na, they jumped into the water and swam towards the direction of the Wind Chaser sailboat to rescue the still usable supplies.

"Dad! Uncle Han... Where did Dad go?" Xu Yinyin looked at her father walking away and subconsciously hugged Han Ning's leg, her voice trembling.

"Don't be afraid, Yinyin. Your father is fine and will be back soon. We will all be alright."

The horrific scene terrified the little girl.

Han Ning rubbed her wet head, offered a comforting word, and let her hug him.

He pressed his hands lightly against the water's surface, and countless water vines made of deep blue liquid energy shot out from beneath his feet.

These vines are incredibly agile, precisely killing any black serpent monster that tries to approach the divers.

One by one, the energy crystals stained with blood were retrieved from the water by the underwater team members and passed on to the various ships.

These crystals vary in size and shape, but all contain pure and violent energy.

Soon, at least several hundred of them were piled up in several small heaps on the deck, emitting enticing energy fluctuations.

These are energy crystals extracted from the bodies of elite black snakes.

"Start the boat and head towards the mountain. Some people will keep watch while others absorb energy. Take turns."

"President Wu, you will be in charge of them from now on," Han Ning said, handing over command to President Wu.

"Okay." Chairman Wu nodded and called out in a hoarse voice.

"Those brothers who are more seriously injured and weaker should absorb the damage first, while the others should wait."

The eager crowd immediately sprang into action.

Whether sitting or standing, they picked up the crystals, held them in their palms, and channeled their energy to guide the surging power within the crystals into their bodies.

As each crystal was absorbed, a large amount of energy was drawn into their bodies.

All the awakened ones began to change.

Xu Ming's trouser legs tore silently, revealing bulging muscle lines and a slight crackling sound from his vertebrae. The skin on his torso and legs, which had become dark from years of exposure to the elements, began to turn fair and smooth.

A soft golden light flowed down Professor Ye's arm, like flowing liquid gold.

His whole body shimmered with light, as if he were about to merge into the light.

Deep within Yu Na's deep blue eyes, a vortex seemed to swirl, and two flames emanated from her eye sockets, burning erratically.