Chapter 891: with translation of chapter title

Boom」

Orange-red fireball exploded in the air.

At low altitude, a bomber, converted from a transport plane and about to drop bombs, was suddenly sliced in half by a black afterimage.

The explosion from the detonating ammunition turned into a ring-shaped Shockwave that erupted above the corpse tide.

The violent explosion killed all four Awakened Ones aboard the transport plane on the spot.

The wreckage spewed black smoke as it plunged into the corpse tide, instantly being swallowed and disappearing.

Flying in the air, the second intermediate third-rank Awakened One tasked with clearing Long'an slowly retracted the black iron chain he had casually thrown out.

This was the thirteenth bomber he had destroyed, which also included two low-altitude reconnaissance fighters.

You want to drop heavy firepower to block the corpse tide?

Looking at the distant towering city wall, a teasing, playful smirk appeared on his face.

「His reaction... is actually quite fast. 」

As the instigator of the corpse tide, he paid no heed to Long'an's all-out defense.

According to the intelligence given by Chen Yangtian, Long'an Base currently has no third-rank presence.

Lin An is out there, not coming back, and it's likely he'll soon run into Chen Yangtian and his group.

Dealing with a newly third-rank Awakened One, even if Lin An is suspected to be a perfect being.

To be honest, he also felt that the military force led by Chen Yangtian was placing too much emphasis on the opponent.

Using an ox cleaver to kill a chicken.

He even felt that he alone could clear Long'an and then, as an afterthought, kill that worm.

After third rank, each step's gap is a qualitative change.

Therefore.

Except for the fact that, during Long'an's previous city defense battle, it was revealed that its leader Lin An might have some connection with a white third-rank entity.

In his eyes, all of Long'an was not worth a single blow.

Heavy weapons cannot break through his defense, and even electromagnetic or strategic weapons that could pose a threat could not possibly hit him completely.

No matter how many means Long'an Base possesses, or even a vast number of low-rank forces, they cannot impede him in the slightest.

Without high-end power to intercept him, any defensive fortification is merely a live target.

Even if the walls were higher, they would only be useful against the corpse tide.

As long as he quickly destroys a few key defense points and kills Long'an's high-ranking officials, this human gathering place will instantly turn into a pile of loose sand.

Cooperating with the corpse tide army, clearing this place is merely a matter of time.

After greedily taking a breath of the real world's air, the man gazed at the land with some obsession.

Even if the stench of rotting corpses hanging in the air is foul, even if the surroundings are nothing but explosive-created ruins, a sight of devastation.

But compared to the cruel world beyond the gate, this place is practically paradise for them.

「What a weak yet beautiful world... 」

「Stop dispatching aerospace forces! Contract the defenses at full strength! 」

In Long'an's temporary war command room, Gao Tian gazed anxiously at the electronic screen composed of vacuum tubes.

Dense red dots surrounded the light representing Long'an.

Furthermore, according to the final data transmitted by the downed aircraft, an unknown third-rank entity exists at the very center of the corpse tide!

We don't know if it's one or two...

Over 17 sorties of aircraft were instantly shot down, with only a high-altitude reconnaissance supersonic scout plane luckily escaping; the base's aerospace forces suffered heavy losses.

Sending out more aircraft is now pointless.

As of now, they still don't even know what the thing in the corpse tide actually is.

「Could it be... not a mutant!? 」

「Even if it were a third-rank mutant, it couldn't possibly have the consciousness to continuously shoot down aircraft, right!? 」

With a solemn expression, Huang Haitao gulped; the bombers dispatched by Long'an were loaded with high-explosive shells and fuel, all for the purpose of quickly destroying the corpse tide and creating a brief vacuum.

They had originally planned to disrupt the corpse tide's attack rhythm, then send Awakened Ones charging in to first kill the mutant and buy time.

Never did they expect the tactic to fail from the very start.

An Jing Tian gave a bitter laugh, took a deep breath, and forced himself to calm down.

Lin An is absent, and Chu An is also absent.

A tremendous pressure fell upon him.

This is different from the pressure during the first city defense battle, when at least everyone still had a hope: that Lin An would intervene and solve all problems.

「Now we can only hope that there is only one third-rank entity in the corpse tide. 」

Scanning the surroundings, as he spoke, An Jing Tian gave a bitter nod toward the white figure in the corner.

That was AnXia.

Even if unwilling, if the opponent truly is third-rank, the only thing in Long'an capable of stopping them is AnXia.

Perhaps, there is also that monster.

But he dare not let them act before the final moment.

The whole squad knows that the red-clothed mutant was captured back by Lin Dui...

Being a monster as well, who knows what mishap might occur once they learn that Lin An cannot return in the short term?

Seeing An Jing Tian's worry, Gao Tian's eyes showed determination, and he couldn't help patting his shoulder:

「It's fine, I'm still here.. 」

「As long as I can lock onto the target, a third-rank... maybe I can kill it too! 」

Or, we can hold out until Brother Zhang returns!

His eyes showing confidence, after reaching the peak of the Second Level, Gao Tian has been constantly strengthening his attributes during this time.

Although he hasn't actually killed a Third Level, during field combat he has also encountered Third Level mutants.

Just give him enough time.

With Wen Ya's spiritual power support, we might be able to instantly defeat the opponent.

The horror of annihilation attacks, yet theoretically an existence capable of instantly killing everything!

He slowly exhaled, and the worry on An Jing Tian's face eased slightly.

Watching the mutant army draw ever closer on the electronic screen, a flash of ruthlessness crossed his eyes.

Everyone, take your positions!

All Awakened Ones, prepare for battle!

Everyone, the moment to test us has arrived!

Long An will surely win!

Zhang Tie will return at the earliest in 4 hours; Lin An unknown, Colonel Chu unknown...

Now, they can only rely on themselves.

Artillery boomed; on the dark crystal city wall, the huge cannons began to roar.

In the midst of the endless black tide, a black dot stood expressionless among the corpse tide, like a deadly poisonous snake, ready to strike at any moment.

Damn it!

Hurry back!

Seeing his private message channel flashing wildly, Zhang Tie suddenly grabbed Yun Tian, making a move to rush out of the lord's mansion.

Brother Zhang!? What's wrong?

Yun Tian, who was carefully studying the strange object, had just gained some insight when he felt a huge force yanking him to run.

Something's happened to Long An!

Damn it, a Third Level has come knocking!

Zhang Tie's face full of brutality, thinking of the emergency message An Jing Tian sent him, he only wished he could fly back to Long An right now.

Without saying more, the message received three minutes ago indicated that Long An has already suffered considerable losses.

His own sister is also in Long An.

And what about Lin Dui? Aren't we waiting for Lin Dui to return?!

Panicked, Yun Tian hastily glanced at his own channel, only then discovering that his private messages were also filled with his sister's messages.

What's going on? How could zombies suddenly attack?!

Can't wait any longer! Our home base has been looted! Lin Dui can make it back on his own!

Grabbing Yun Tian, they rushed out of the lord's mansion; Zhang Tie subconsciously glanced at Lianglong, who was held in place by an electromagnetic restraint device, a flash of harshness crossing his eyes.

Lin Dui had said before that the Yingshan Safe Zone might be capturable.

So if we encounter an accident, leaving this guy here would also be a trouble; if he harbors any thoughts, without us watching...

Damn it, just kill him!

Facing Xiong Hanzi's murderous gaze, the imprisoned Lianglong suddenly shivered.

How... suddenly it seems like it wants to kill me!

Before he could even open his mouth to say something, he suddenly heard four piercing screeches from high above.

In an instant, Zhang Tie abruptly halted the swing of the executioner's giant hammer, staring in astonishment at Yun Tian:

Did you summon the warplanes?

No, that's not right..

The warplanes haven't been summoned yet; he hasn't had the chance.

Even if they flew over, it would just be a sound!

The two exchanged a glance, as if realizing something, and their faces changed accordingly.

An unknown Third Level has flown over!

Whoosh!!

With a piercing explosion, instantly a half-person-thick blood-red light column shot out from midair, a scorching psychic beam with corrosive aura, instantly shooting toward their position.

Boom!!

Like being bombarded, the original office building was instantly dissolved into a smooth large hole.

Pap—da

Below the dark, white-smoke-emitting hole, all that remained of the originally imprisoned Lianglong was a pair of charred shoes falling to the ground.

Strong vigilance, unease.

Zhang Tie glared furiously at the half-air, his heart filled with shock; meanwhile, Yun Tian, who had been pulled away by a hair's breadth, felt his heart pounding wildly.

That half-person-thick red light almost grazed past the tip of his nose.

At ultra-long range, one strike instantly kills a Third Level..

And it's aimed at them with a killing blow!

Who on earth is the opponent!?

On the ground, the survivors of the entire Yingshan war zone stared in shock at the spot where the red light appeared.

With a terrifying attack, the aura it emitted practically made them tremble all over.

Four that can fly...

This is another four Third Levels coming!?

In midair, Chen Yangtian glanced slightly surprised at Zhang Tie, who had dodged the ray, and he didn't care either.

"Number 4 makes a move!"

"Kill them! We'll go in and find Lin An!"