Chapter 1512: Action Begins

The voice carried a icy killing intent.

Gao Tian was slightly startled, then quickly reacted.

That's right.

The whole plan essentially relies on a time lag, striking when they're unprepared.

They're now fully mobilized; whether it's the alien species or the escapees, they'll surely sense that we're making a big move.

Whether the alien species realize it now and immediately trace the cross‑district messenger, or when they gather their forces in near‑Earth orbit and we launch a sudden attack...

Actually, there are too many places in the whole plan where things could go wrong.

If the alien species don't know, it's fine; but once they know what we intend to do... who knows if those monsters will go berserk?

Although I don't know the situation on the alien side, or how much strength they still have.

But Gao Tian knows, these things must be guarded against!

Leaving aside anything else, once the news leaks, even if the alien species merely hover over a certain coordinate and shoot down only a few third‑rank...

But what if... what if that coordinate is exactly where Lin Dui is!?

Weren't they afraid of exactly this before!?

"Brother An, you mean!?"

He asked subconsciously.

A flash of solemnity passed through Gao Tian's eyes; he knew this issue existed, but in his thinking it was almost unavoidable!

Too many new recruits have joined Long An! Mobilizing such massive forces makes a few traitors quite normal!

Even if not traitors, someone might foolishly sell a bit of intelligence to another faction...

With the alien species' thinking ability, they might not be unable to guess what we intend to do!

But... how do we guard against it?

With so many people, we don't have the time, nor is it possible to ferret out any possible traitors!

Even Lin Brother would rather risk the message not reaching them than send it straight; he mixes the information among other "useless" messages!

"It's simple."

Unlike Gao Tian's idea, An Jing Tian's eyes grew even colder, word by word:

"Shut down everyone's communication channels."

"All command and coordination of troops is handed over to Zhuanxu!"

"Under the absolute ban, let Zhuanxu monitor everyone!"

"I know the reputation shop sells props that detect communication fluctuations."

"Take this opportunity; as soon as anyone sends a message outward—no, as soon as they use the system comms—kill them immediately!"

His heart jolted.

Gao Tian's face suddenly changed, he stared blankly at An Jing Tian before him.

He certainly could understand An Jing Tian's meaning; in fact, since discovering Lin Dui's news, he's been doing just that!

But...

This is a mobilization of millions!

Although theoretically relying solely on Zhuanxu issuing orders could barely accomplish this huge operation,

doing so would make it extremely difficult for the entire army to adapt!

After the apocalypse, basically every Awakened One has grown used to the system comms function; especially for combat units, up‑and‑down contact relies entirely on this!

Even if the ban is issued, there will still be people who can't help using it! Or rather, they'll use it unconsciously!

"Jing Tian!? I know there are props that can detect comms, and Zhuanxu can indeed monitor everyone!"

"But have you considered that we simply can't tell who's a traitor using this!?"

"I'll put it bluntly: if someone is just in an emergency, or during lift‑off encounters a special situation needing to contact others, would we also kill them!?"

"Long An still has many troops gathering, not yet within the base; Zhuanxu can't command them well either!"

"If out there a unit wants to contact..."

"Just kill them the same!"

The voice was icy.

Without waiting for Gao Tian to finish, An Jing Tian coldly gazed at the troops below, his eyes devoid of any emotion.

"Gao Tian! Sometimes we'd rather mistakenly kill ten thousand than let one slip through!"

"This rescue of Lin Dui must have no accidents! Put bluntly, even if we mistakenly kill a batch, what if Long An dies to the last man!? What if you and I die!?"

"Once the ban is issued, even if command breaks down, that's just a minor problem!"

"But if Lin Dui runs into trouble, what meaning is left for anything!?"

"This is a perfect chance to purge internal elements!"

"Under these circumstances, those who can't help but disobey orders are not worth saving!"

It sounded less like discussion and more like a decision already made.

After speaking, An Jing Tian coldly turned his gaze to Gao Tian:

"I will lead the Supervision Team to monitor everyone; if anyone violates the order, even if it's you or me, I won't show mercy!"

"Gao Tian!"

"Perhaps I'm not as helpful to Lin Dui as you are, nor even close in strength."

"All I can do is use my utmost to guarantee Lin Dui's safety!"

As his words fell, An Jing Tian turned and vanished without looking back.

Unlike Gao Tian, who only recently shifted from student to warrior...

As a soldier, An Jing Tian actually knows very clearly one thing.

If loyalty is not absolute, then it is absolutely disloyal!

The Long An safety, including all squad members, probably doesn't know; his subordinate surveillance team has actually secretly "cleansed" the interior many times.

Even if, some people shouldn't die.

"Beep! Please all third-level combat squads prepare for the ascent mission!"

"Area A Squad 072, please gather quickly, prepare for transport!"

"Beep, all second-level Awakened Ones please enter the combat fortress; during the ascent process, please bring your oxygen masks..."

Fatigue, silence, bewilderment, exhilaration.

Standing on the emergency-modified giant rocket launch platform, Gao Tian silently grips the alloy railing, looking down at the squad members.

An Jing Tian has disappeared, replaced by a large number of black-robed enforcement squads, ruthlessly monitoring everyone in mid-air.

"Everyone... seems to have become different."

They murmur softly.

Wen Ya is commanding troops, coordinating each combat squad.

Xiong Hanzi rubs his fists, lifts his head to look at the rocket he is about to "carry on his back".

Mo Ling somehow got hold of a third-level mutant, controlling the monster to transport weapons.

For the first time viewing Long'an Base from this angle, Gao Tian feels both unfamiliar and familiar.

Dense armored troops continuously pour in from the teleportation gate; above, squadrons of supersonic fighter jets and individual black spheres are queuing up awaiting "launch".

Unconsciously, the original appearance of Long An appears before Gao Tian's eyes.

At that time, Long An was still Linjiang Academy, the entire base only a few thousand people...

Remember when Lin Dui just established the base, it was only a few shabby steel-plate huts, barely managing to build walls.

When he first had a dozen or so students under him, he remained excited for a long time...

Like a dream.

In just over a year, Long An, which was once only half the size of a school, instantly became a colossus. Tens of millions of troops and Awakened Ones are enough to sweep away any pre-apocalypse national regime.

And he went from a student who almost starved to death to becoming a top expert commanding a thousand third-level individuals.

Like a dream, like an illusion.

Looking at everything before him, it actually gives him an unreal feeling.

If the pre-apocalypse him knew he would one day reach this point, he would probably tremble with excitement.

But at this moment, looking at the massive army capable of making anyone's blood boil, it begins to move under his plan.

Yet in Gao Tian's heart there is only an immense pressure that makes it hard to breathe.

"Lin Dui..."

"Everyone has changed..."

"This is... responsibility?"

"I..."

"Can I really do it well?"