Chapter 245: Cracking the Code

As A-Nian's voice fell, the command room fell silent instantly. Everyone's gaze was focused on the screen of the signal receiver,

watching those detailed coordinates and route maps jumping continuously, their eyes filled with shock and anticipation. Lin Chen walked up quickly, leaning over to stare at the screen, his fingertips sliding lightly over the coordinates, his brows furrowing slightly.

"Are the coordinates accurate?" Lin Chen opened his mouth, his voice breaking the silence of the command room.

A-Nian nodded immediately, his fingers tapping rapidly on the keyboard: "I have checked them repeatedly three times; the coordinates and route map have no problems.

Moreover, the signal's encryption method is very advanced; it's not something a low-level force like the Black Scorpion Organization can crack."

Chu Aiyao walked to his side, looking at the route map on the screen, her brows also furrowing: "This route has to pass through the Death Canyon of the ice plains.

It is plagued by blizzards all year round, and there are a large number of high-tier mutant beasts; the danger level is very high."

"We must go even if it's dangerous." Lin Chen raised his head, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the command room,

"Now the global anti-virus network has collapsed, and every safe zone has lost contact.

The Black Scorpion Organization is playing tricks in the shadows, and the secondary infection virus is still spreading. If we don't unite with other human bases, we will be defeated one by one sooner or later."

Xia Nuan stood to the side, holding a report on the environment of the ice plains,

saying softly: "The environment of the Death Canyon is indeed harsh, but we can prepare sufficient supplies and equipment, and select some elite team members; we should be able to pass through smoothly."

The people in the command room began to whisper to each other; some nodded in agreement,

while others showed difficulty, clearly weighing the pros and cons. Lin Chen tapped the table,

speaking again: "Now is not the time for hesitation. I have decided to convene an emergency meeting; everyone must attend, and we will discuss countermeasures together."

Ten minutes later, all the core members of the Starfire Group gathered in the conference room of the command center.

The long table was filled with people on both sides: patrol squad leaders, logistics group leaders,

technical group technicians, and several key members brought by Chu Aiyao; everyone's face carried a solemn expression.

Lin Chen sat in the main seat, his gaze sweeping over everyone: "I called everyone here today

to announce two things. First, we have received a signal from the Human Alliance Headquarters. The other party has established a large base in the Arctic Circle and wants to unite all human safe zones globally to fight against the Black Scorpion Organization and the secondary infection mutant beasts together.

Second, I propose dispatching an elite squad to head to the ice plains to investigate the truth about the Human Alliance Headquarters, and incidentally establish a temporary defense line at the location of the Dawn Outpost to prevent the secondary infection mutant beasts from spreading to the safe zone."

As his voice fell, the conference room exploded instantly.

"Human Alliance Headquarters? I've never heard of it. Could it be a trap?" A patrol squad leader spoke up first, his tone filled with suspicion.

"The Death Canyon is too dangerous. The last time our squad went in, they never came out again."

Another logistics group leader followed, his face filled with worry.

Chu Aiyao stood up, her gaze sweeping over everyone: "The possibility of a trap is not high.

The other party's signal encryption method is very advanced, and the route map they provided is very detailed,

even marking the distribution of mutant beasts in the Death Canyon clearly. As for danger, where in the apocalypse is it not dangerous? Rather than sitting and waiting for death, it is better to take the initiative."

A-Nian also stood up, raising the signal receiver in his hand: "I have already decoded a part of the other party's signal.

It mentioned research on antibodies for the secondary infection virus; they should have mastered key technology. For us, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

The discussion among the crowd gradually quieted down; clearly, everyone had been moved by A-Nian's words.

Lin Chen looked at them and continued: "I know this operation is very dangerous, but we have no choice. Establishing a temporary defense line can not only protect our safe zone,

but also pave the way for the subsequent main force.

As for the personnel,

I will lead the team personally,

Xia Nuan,

Chu Aiyao,

A-Nian,

and ten elite members from the patrol team

will form this squad."

"Team Leader Lin,

you cannot go!"

A patrol squad leader stood up immediately,

"You are the core of the Starfire Group. If you have an accident, the entire safe zone is finished."

"I must go."

Lin Chen's tone was very firm, "This operation is of great importance; only by leading the team personally

can I guarantee that nothing will go wrong. Moreover, I also want to see with my own eyes what exactly this Human Alliance Headquarters is all about."

Xia Nuan also stood up, looking at everyone: "I will go with Lin Chen.

My ice-type ability can exert the greatest effect on the ice plains and can also guarantee everyone's safety."

Chu Aiyao and A-Nian also nodded one after another, expressing their willingness to join the squad. The people in the conference room looked at their firm expressions, and the discussion disappeared completely.

The logistics group leader stood up and nodded at Lin Chen: "Since you have all decided, our logistics group will fully support you,

preparing sufficient supplies, equipment, and medicine to guarantee your needs."

The technical group technician also followed: "We will modify the signal receiver

so that it can work normally in the harsh environment of the ice plains, and we will also equip you with the most advanced communication equipment to maintain contact with the safe zone at any time."

Other core members also expressed their support for this operation one after another.

Lin Chen looked at them, feeling a wave of warmth in his heart. He knew that these people were all sincerely thinking about the safe zone and the future of humanity.

"Good,"

Lin Chen slapped the table hard, "Since everyone has no objections, then this operation is settled.

Logistics group and technical group, prepare all supplies and equipment within three days.

Ten elite members of the patrol team, start training tomorrow to familiarize yourselves with the combat environment of the ice plains. Three days later, we will set off on time."

"Yes!"

Everyone answered in unison, their voices loud and clear, shaking the windows of the conference room.

After the meeting ended, everyone dispersed one after another and began to get busy.

Only Lin Chen, Xia Nuan, Chu Aiyao, and A-Nian remained in the command room.

A-Nian hugged the signal receiver, his fingers sliding continuously on the screen, muttering: "I must decode this signal completely; perhaps I can discover more useful information."

Chu Aiyao walked to his side, looking at the route map on the screen,

saying softly: "The high-tier mutant beasts in the Death Canyon are not easy to deal with; we must prepare some heavy weapons to have a chance of winning."

Lin Chen nodded and turned to Xia Nuan: "You go and arrange it,

let the logistics group prepare more anti-freeze cotton coats and medicine; the temperature on the ice plains is too low, and we cannot let the team members get frostbite."

Xia Nuan nodded and walked out of the command room. Lin Chen looked at her back,

feeling a warm current in his heart. He knew that this operation was fraught with danger, but with Xia Nuan by his side, he had confidence.

Just then, A-Nian suddenly exclaimed, and the signal receiver in his hand almost fell to the ground.

Lin Chen and Chu Aiyao immediately leaned over, looking at the content on the screen, their eyes filled with shock.

On the screen, besides the previous coordinates and route map, a new line of text appeared: "The mastermind behind the Black Scorpion Organization is a traitor from the Human Alliance Headquarters. They stole the secondary infection virus samples and want to..."

The text was interrupted again here, and the screen was covered in snow. A-Nian tapped the signal receiver hard, but the snow on the screen grew thicker, and no more text appeared.

"A traitor?"

Chu Aiyao furrowed her brows, "So, the Black Scorpion Organization and the Human Alliance Headquarters still have a grudge?"

Lin Chen's eyes grew colder, and he gripped the ice blade in his hand tightly, the killing intent in his heart growing stronger.

Regardless of who the mastermind behind the Black Scorpion Organization is, and regardless of what grudge he has with the Human Alliance Headquarters, as long as he dares to harm humanity and dares to destroy the safe zone, he will absolutely not let him go.

Three days passed quickly. During these three days, the logistics group and technical group worked overtime,

preparing sufficient supplies, equipment, and medicine. The ten elite members of the patrol team also completed their training, familiarizing themselves with the combat environment of the ice plains.

On the day of departure, the area in front of the safe zone gate was filled with people. Residents came to see them off spontaneously,

holding flowers and food in their hands, their eyes filled with reluctance and anticipation. Lin Chen looked at them, feeling moved in his heart. He knew how heavy the burden on his shoulders was.

Lin Chen, Xia Nuan, Chu Aiyao, A-Nian, and ten elite members boarded the off-road vehicles one after another. The engines of the off-road vehicles roared, and the wheels turned slowly.

Lin Chen opened the car window and waved to the residents who were seeing them off. The residents also waved one after another, shouting!

"You must come back safely!"

The off-road vehicles gradually drove away from the safe zone, speeding toward the direction of the ice plains.

Outside the car windows were the vast white ice plains, the howling cold wind, and unknown dangers. Inside the car windows were firm eyes, tightly gripped weapons, and an inextinguishable belief.

A-Nian hugged the signal receiver, looking at the light spot flickering continuously on the screen, and suddenly spoke: "The signal has grown stronger again! The Human Alliance Headquarters is right ahead." ===== CHAPTER 246 =====