Chapter 1034

Ice and snow, the latter half of the withdrawing troops.

Ice and snow, the latter half of the withdrawing troops.

On the shaking armored vehicle, Tai'er, face showing fatigue, watched the constantly arguing military high-level.

Translation: "On the shaking armored vehicle, Taylor looked wearily at the constantly arguing military high-level." Need to use person name romanized: "Tai'er". So: "On the shaking armored vehicle, Tai'er wore a weary look as he watched the constantly arguing military high-level."

On the shaking armored vehicle, Tai'er, face showing fatigue, watched the constantly arguing military high-level.

To intercept the Red Tower zombies, he had fought continuously for a day and a night. Without the implementation of the withdrawal teleportation tactic, he even doubted that even if he died of exhaustion he could not evacuate many people.

To intercept the Red Tower zombies, he had fought continuously for a day and a night. Without the implementation of the withdrawal teleportation tactic, he even doubted that even if he died of exhaustion he could not evacuate many people.

Weak and trembling hands, Tai'er, with a complex expression, watched the arguing high-level, slowly lighting a cigarette.

Translation: "Weak and trembling hands, Tai'er looked with a complex expression at the arguing high-level, slowly lighting a cigarette." We'll output: "Weak and trembling hands, Tai'er looked with a complex expression at the arguing high-level, slowly lighting a cigarette."

Just 10 minutes ago, a rumor spread in the Soviet war zone about a suspected fourth-stage, at least a third-stage peak powerhouse, quickly spreading; the news disseminated in an extremely short time.

Translation: "Just 10 minutes ago, a rumor spread in the Soviet war zone of someone suspected to be Fourth Stage, at least a Third Stage peak powerhouse, spreading quickly; the news disseminated in an extremely short time." We'll output: "Just 10 minutes ago, a rumor spread in the Soviet war zone of someone suspected to be Fourth Stage, at least a Third Stage peak powerhouse, spreading quickly; the news disseminated in an extremely short time."

Following this, a large number of survivors inquired of the high-level, asking whether that mysterious person came from the military or the central safe zone.

Translation: "Following this, a large number of survivors inquired of the high-level, asking whether that mysterious person came from the military or the central Safe Zone." We'll output: "Following this, a large number of survivors inquired of the high-level, asking whether that mysterious person came from the military or the central Safe Zone."

And likewise, the military, having just received the news, was clueless and gave no response.

Translation: "And likewise, the military, having just received the news, looked bewildered and gave no response." We'll output: "And likewise, the military, having just received the news, looked bewildered and gave no response."

In fact, they also didn't know where the mysterious person who killed the Sunwalker came from. Therefore, the military and several major forces urgently contacted each other, trying to find the mysterious person's whereabouts. The entire Soviet war zone was like a pot of hot oil, instantly ignited by the news of the mysterious person.

Translation: "In fact, they also didn't know where the mysterious person who killed the Sunwalker came from. For this, the military and several major forces urgently contacted, trying to trace the mysterious person's whereabouts. The entire Soviet war zone was like a pot of hot oil, instantly exploded by the news of the mysterious person!" We'll output: "In fact, they also didn't know where the mysterious person who killed the Sunwalker came from. For this, the military and several major forces urgently contacted, trying to trace the mysterious person's whereabouts. The entire Soviet war zone was like a pot of hot oil, instantly exploded by the news of the mysterious person!"

From top to bottom, from official to private, countless survivors frantically searched for the mysterious person's whereabouts.

Translation: "From top to bottom, from official to private, countless survivors frantically began searching for the mysterious person's traces." We'll output: "From top to bottom, from official to private, countless survivors frantically began searching for the mysterious person's traces."

In this situation, many outside survivors speculated that this super-powered being must be the military's secret weapon, or some super-talented awakened individual.

Translation: "In this situation, many outside survivors speculated that this superpowerful being must be the military's secret weapon, or an exceptionally gifted Awakened One." We'll output: "In this situation, many outside survivors speculated that this superpowerful being must be the military's secret weapon, or an exceptionally gifted Awakened One."

But only the Soviet military knows they have no such secret plans, let alone an awakened individual at least at third-stage peak.

Translation: "But only the Soviet military knows they have no such secret plans, let alone an Awakened One at least at Third Stage peak." We'll output: "But only the Soviet military knows they have no such secret plans, let alone an Awakened One at least at Third Stage peak."

As the nation's strongest fighters, it's only Tai'er and a few others; their level is barely at elementary, still far from intermediate.

Translation: "As the nation's strongest combatants, it's only Tai'er and a few others; their level is barely at the elementary stage, still far from the intermediate stage." We'll output: "As the nation's strongest combatants, it's only Tai'er and a few others; their level is barely at the elementary stage, still far from the intermediate stage."

"Which unit does it belong to!? Have you checked it clearly!?"

Translation: "\"Which unit is it from!? Have you checked it clearly!? \"" We'll output: "\"Which unit is it from!? Have you checked it clearly!? \""

"Who contacted the Military Region near the Sunwalker? Tell me all Third Stage information in the vicinity!"

"Who contacted the Military Region near the Sunwalker? Tell me all Third Stage information in the vicinity!"

"Find him! We must find him!"

Translation: "\"Find him! We must find him! \"" We'll output: "\"Find him! We must find him! \"" (Note exclamation marks.)

On the command vehicle, the military high-level responsible for coordinating Tai'er's actions, the commander of the Special Operations Command, Lieutenant General Aqilefu, was gripping his subordinate's collar, anxiously inquiring.

On the command vehicle, the military high-level responsible for coordinating Tai'er's actions, the commander of the Special Operations Command, Lieutenant General Aqilefu, was gripping his subordinate's collar, anxiously inquiring.

No one knows how anxious he is inside!

Translation: "No one knows how anxious he is inside!" We'll output: "No one knows how anxious he is inside!"

The teleportation permit bought at a high price from Lin'an is indeed useful, not only greatly reducing casualties, but even moving most of the safe zone.

Translation: "The teleportation permit bought at a high price from Lin An is indeed useful, not only greatly avoiding casualties, but even half of the Safe Zone has been moved." We'll output: "The teleportation permit bought at a high price from Lin An is indeed useful, not only greatly avoiding casualties, but even half of the Safe Zone has been moved."

But, it's meaningless! Aqilefu knows that if no one is sent into the Red Tower to resolve the crisis, everything is just boiling a frog in warm water.

Translation: "But it's meaningless! Achilev knows deeply that if no one is sent into the Red Tower to resolve the crisis, everything is just boiling a frog in warm water." We'll output: "But it's meaningless! Aqilefu knows deeply that if no one is sent into the Red Tower to resolve the crisis, everything is just boiling a frog in warm water."

In the Soviet war zone, annihilation looms at any moment!

Translation: "In the Soviet war zone, annihilation looms at any moment!" We'll output: "In the Soviet war zone, annihilation looms at any moment!"

Every hour a third-stage mutant is born, plus many infected...

Translation: "Every hour a Third Stage mutant is born, plus many infected..." We'll output: "Every hour a Third Stage mutant is born, plus many infected..."

In such dire circumstances, they can only block the news, daring not to reveal their situation to the outside world; they can only withdraw first and talk later.

Translation: "In such dire circumstances, they can only block the news, not daring to reveal the current situation to the outside world; they can only withdraw first and talk later!" We'll output: "In such dire circumstances, they can only block the news, not daring to reveal the current situation to the outside world; they can only withdraw first and talk later!"

But... if the Soviet Union could have a super-powered individual go deep in there to resolve the crisis, then everything would not be a problem!

Translation: "But.. if the Soviet war zone could have a superpowerful being go deep inside to resolve the crisis, then everything would not be a problem!" We'll output: "But.. if the Soviet war zone could have a superpowerful being go deep inside to resolve the crisis, then everything would not be a problem!"

However, after a few minutes of anxious waiting. A piece of unsettling news arrived:

However, after a few minutes of anxious waiting. A piece of unsettling news arrived:

"General, we have urgently inquired of the subordinate war zones, and they all said they don't know who it is.."

Translation: "\"General, we have urgently inquired of the subordinate war zones, and they all said they don't know who it is.. \"" We'll output: "\"General, we have urgently inquired of the subordinate war zones, and they all said they don't know who it is.. \""

Aqilefu listened as his subordinate gave no information, and for a moment he angrily burst out cursing:

Translation: "Aqilefu listened to his subordinate giving no information, and for a moment he exploded in angry curses:" We'll output: "Aqilefu listened to his subordinate giving no information, and for a moment he exploded in angry curses:"

"Trash! A bunch of trash! Near the Sunwalker there are only a few third-stage, can't even find a suspect!?"

Translation: "\"Trash! A bunch of trash! Near the Sunwalker there are only a few Third Stage, can't even find a single suspect!? \"" We'll output: "\"Trash! A bunch of trash! Near the Sunwalker there are only a few Third Stage, can't even find a single suspect!? \""

The subordinate, being scolded, lowered his head and dared not speak.

Translation: "The subordinate lowered his head, not daring to speak." We'll output: "The subordinate lowered his head, not daring to speak."

Beside him, a third-stage military high-level, seeing this, helplessly gestured that he need not be so agitated:

Translation: "Beside, a Third Stage military high-level seeing this, helplessly indicated he need not be so agitated:" We'll output: "Beside, a Third Stage military high-level seeing this, helplessly indicated he need not be so agitated:"

"Aqilefu, don't be so agitated. Don't you know whether that mysterious person is from the military?"

Translation: "\"Aqilefu, don't be so agitated. You don't know whether that mysterious person is from the military, do you? \"" We'll output: "\"Aqilefu, don't be so agitated. You don't know whether that mysterious person is from the military, do you? \""

"In our military, all awakened individuals of third stage and above are registered; each is responsible for garrisoning a fortress, or they are all in this operation."

Translation: "\"Our military's Awakened Ones, those above Third Stage are all registered; each is responsible for guarding a fortress, or they are all in this operation. \"" We'll output: "\"Our military's Awakened Ones, those above Third Stage are all registered; each is responsible for guarding a fortress, or they are all in this operation. \""

"Don't you have a sense of everyone's strength?"

Translation: "\"You don't know everyone's strength, do you? \"" We'll output: "\"You don't know everyone's strength, do you? \""

While speaking, this third-stage individual unconsciously glanced at Tai'er.

Translation: "While speaking, this Third Stage unconsciously glanced at Tai'er." We'll output: "While speaking, this Third Stage unconsciously glanced at Tai'er."

As the trial team leader of the Soviet war zone, Tai'er's strength already belongs to the top tier.

Translation: "As the leader of the Soviet war zone's trial team, Tai'er's strength already belongs to the top tier." We'll output: "As the leader of the Soviet war zone's trial team, Tai'er's strength already belongs to the top tier."

He can single-handedly fight elementary mutants; his best record is killing a third-stage elementary mutant while being besieged by two third-stage mutants. Though once sealed as a military myth, Tai'er now seems less dazzling compared to the one who killed the Sunwalker.

Translation: "One person can fight elementary mutants; his best record is killing a Third Stage elementary mutant while being besieged by two Third Stage mutants. Originally hailed as a military myth, Tai'er now seems not so dazzling compared to the one who killed the Sunwalker." We'll output: "One person can fight elementary mutants; his best record is killing a Third Stage elementary mutant while being besieged by two Third Stage mutants. Originally hailed as a military myth, Tai'er now seems not so dazzling compared to the one who killed the Sunwalker."

"Don't look at me."

Translation: "\"Don't look at me. \"" We'll output: "\"Don't look at me. \""

Noticing the general's gaze, Tai'er somewhat helplessly shook his head:

Translation: "Noticing the General's gaze, Tai'er somewhat helplessly shook his head:" We'll output: "Noticing the General's gaze, Tai'er somewhat helplessly shook his head:"

"In my impression, no third-stage has such strength."

Translation: "\"In my impression, no Third Stage has such strength. \"" We'll output: "\"In my impression, no Third Stage has such strength. \""

"You know, all our third-stage individuals come from the trials; as for their performance in the trials, you know better than I."

Translation: "\"You know, all our Third Stage come from the trials; as for their performance in the trials, you know better than I. \"" We'll output: "\"You know, all our Third Stage come from the trials; as for their performance in the trials, you know better than I. \""

"To be honest..."

Translation: "\"To be honest... \"" We'll output: "\"To be honest... \""

He lightly sighed, Tai'er looked at the crowd full of hope, hesitating whether to pour cold water:

Translation: "He lightly sighed, Tai'er looking at the crowd full of hope, hesitating whether to pour cold water:" We'll output: "He lightly sighed, Tai'er looking at the crowd full of hope, hesitating whether to pour cold water:"

"I think that mysterious person is unlikely to belong to the military, nor to several armed forces. Finding him, I fear, will be difficult..."

Translation: "\"I think that mysterious person is unlikely to belong to the military, nor to several armed forces. Finding him, I fear, will be difficult... \"\"" We'll output: "\"I think that mysterious person is unlikely to belong to the military, nor to several armed forces. Finding him, I fear, will be difficult... \""

"The other party likely does not want to contact us; otherwise, there would be no need to hide information."

Translation: "\"Most likely, he does not want to contact us; otherwise, there would be no need to hide information. \"" We'll output: "\"Most likely, he does not want to contact us; otherwise, there would be no need to hide information. \""

Cold water poured down, the entire high-level fell into silence.

Translation: "Cold water poured down, the entire high-level fell silent." We'll output: "Cold water poured down, the entire high-level fell silent."

Yes, a super-powered being of such strength could not have suddenly appeared. Neither the military nor any major forces have any trace of him, indicating he is either a lone wanderer or unwilling to reveal himself. Trying to find him, how difficult!

Translation: "Indeed, a superpowerful being of such strength absolutely could not have appeared out of nowhere. Whether military or major forces, there is not a trace; this indicates he is either a lone wanderer or unwilling to reveal himself. How hard it is to find him!" We'll output: "Indeed, a superpowerful being of such strength absolutely could not have appeared out of nowhere. Whether military or major forces, there is not a trace; this indicates he is either a lone wanderer or unwilling to reveal himself. How hard it is to find him!"

Just as everyone remained silent, Aqilefu couldn't help but speak to break the deadlock:

Translation: "Just as everyone was silent, Aqilefu couldn't help but speak to break the deadlock:" We'll output: "Just as everyone was silent, Aqilefu couldn't help but speak to break the deadlock:"

"Hard to find, then should we not look?"

Translation: "\"Hard to find, then not look for him? \"" We'll output: "\"Hard to find, then not look for him? \""

"I mean, could we be viewing the situation too negatively?"

Translation: "\"I mean, could we be viewing the situation too badly? \"" We'll output: "\"I mean, could we be viewing the situation too badly? \""

"Even if we retreat ten thousand steps, even if he doesn't belong to the military, could he be a third-stage from some minor faction? Perhaps his talent is special—ordinary before third-stage, then erupts after third-stage, like some awakened individuals in other war zones who were weak before third-stage but after a qualitative leap become top-tier powerhouses."

Translation: "\"Speaking of retreating ten thousand steps, even if he doesn't belong to the military, could he be a Third Stage of some small force? Perhaps his talent is special? Ordinary before Third Stage, then suddenly exploding after Third Stage? Like some Awakened Ones in other war zones, weak before Third Stage, then after Third Stage, thanks to a transformative talent, directly entering the ranks of top powerhouses! \"\" We'll output: "\"Speaking of retreating ten thousand steps, even if he doesn't belong to the military, could he be a Third Stage of some small force? Perhaps his talent is special? Ordinary before Third Stage, then suddenly exploding after Third Stage? Like some Awakened Ones in other war zones, weak before Third Stage, then after Third Stage, thanks to a transformative talent, directly entering the ranks of top powerhouses! \""

"Such a person might not even realize how important he is! He might have unconsciously hidden himself!"

Translation: "\"Such a person, maybe he just doesn't realize how important he is! He subconsciously hid himself! \"\" We'll output: "\"Such a person, maybe he just doesn't realize how important he is! He subconsciously hid himself! \""

"If we all mobilize and promise him everything, I believe he will step forward!"

Translation: "\"As long as we all mobilize and promise him everything, I believe he will step forward! \"\" We'll output: "\"As long as we all mobilize and promise him everything, I believe he will step forward! \""

After saying that, many in the military high-level were somewhat moved, and a major general also nodded in agreement:

Translation: "After saying all that, the military high-level were somewhat moved; a Major General also nodded in approval." We'll output: "After saying all that, the military high-level were somewhat moved; a Major General also nodded in approval."

"That's right."

Translation: "\"Correct. \"" We'll output: "\"Correct. \""

"As long as he is willing to step forward, our entire Soviet Union will hail him as a hero! Military rank, position, equipment, territory... whatever he wants, we can give him!"

Translation: "\"As long as he is willing to step forward, the entire Soviet war zone will hail him as a hero! Military rank, position, equipment, territory.. he wants anything, we can give it to him! \"\" We'll output: "\"As long as he is willing to step forward, the entire Soviet war zone will hail him as a hero! Military rank, position, equipment, territory.. he wants anything, we can give it to him! \""

"If he has family, we will bring his relatives to the safest central city! If he has a beloved, even a national-level actor we will give him!"

Translation: "\"If he has family, we will bring his relatives to the safest central city! If he has a beloved, even a national-level actor we will give to him! \"\" We'll output: "\"If he has family, we will bring his relatives to the safest central city! If he has a beloved, even a national-level actor we will give to him! \""

"I don't believe that in the face of honor and benefit, he would remain unmoved! Now that he doesn't show up, it's very likely because we simply haven't attracted him!?"

Translation: "\"I don't believe that in the face of honor and benefit he would remain unmoved! Now he doesn't show up, very likely because we simply haven't attracted him!? \"\" We'll output: "\"I don't believe that in the face of honor and benefit he would remain unmoved! Now he doesn't show up, very likely because we simply haven't attracted him!? \""

The more he spoke, the more excited he became; the speaking major general's eyes flashed with confidence as he quickly began to analyze:

Translation: "The more he spoke, the more excited he became; the speaking Major General's eyes flashed with confidence, and he quickly began to analyze:" We'll output: "The more he spoke, the more excited he became; the speaking Major General's eyes flashed with confidence, and he quickly began to analyze:"

"First, if the other party truly wanted to hide himself, there would be no need to complete the mission!"

Translation: "\"First, if he truly wanted to hide himself, there would be no need to complete the mission! \"\" We'll output: "\"First, if he truly wanted to hide himself, there would be no need to complete the mission! \""

"Second, there are only so many third-stage individuals at this stage; truly searching for them is actually not difficult! We just need to focus on non-military personnel, and the remaining awakened targets will become even smaller! Find him, tell him! We need him!"

Translation: "\"Second, there are only so many Third Stage at this stage; if we really look, it's actually not difficult! We just need to focus on non-military personnel, and the remaining Awakened One targets will become even smaller! Find him, tell him! We need him! \"\" We'll output: "\"Second, there are only so many Third Stage at this stage; if we really look, it's actually not difficult! We just need to focus on non-military personnel, and the remaining Awakened One targets will become even smaller! Find him, tell him! We need him! \""

Promote! Promote extensively! As long as the publicity is in place, raise him high enough!

I believe, as a member of Soviet Russia, he will definitely serve the country!

Everyone listened, then nodded in agreement, except an older Awakened One whose eyes flashed with a hint of doubt:

"Create momentum, lure him out? But wouldn't that expose that the super-powered individual doesn't belong to our official side?"

"This way, would it not shake the trust of the outside Survivors in us..."

"Not only that, if we elevate him too much, the situation could easily slip out of control, and the central authorities would also be dissatisfied. Our military has already faced considerable suspicion, after all, the other side may very well not have undergone military review."

He thought a lot.

However, as soon as the words fell, Akhilev frowned, pointed directly at the red line in the rear, and growled softly:

"Trust!? Where is there any trust! If we fail, we will all die, and the country will perish!"

"This isn't about ten or a hundred deaths; it's about the safety of several billion, even tens of billions of lives!"

"If he is willing to step forward, what about giving him the position of General Commander?!"

"The Apocalypse shouldn't be dictated by those politicians pointing fingers! What we want is survival! Not some bullshit balance!"