Chapter 270: Going Alone

Command Camp of the 46th Legion.

Yingzhou had stayed with the 46th Legion for a few days, watching the communications Lu Zhenda sent him, which were all about the recent situation in the Military District.

"Ever since the Zerg launched their large-scale offensive, there hasn't been another large-scale attack on the Ninth Defense Zone; there have only been small-scale, localized skirmishes, nothing of any real consequence."

After finishing the report on the recent situation in the Military District, Yingzhou stretched his neck and spoke to himself.

Following that, Yingzhou's thoughts shifted to the group of men in black who had previously tried to take his older brother's child.

"I don't know how many of the Alien Race have taken root in the Inner City. According to the intelligence Ji Bu provided earlier, if I were to force my way into the Inner City to search for those of the Alien Race, it might endanger the lives of the Inner City residents and even the civilians in the Outer City.

However, if I don't eliminate those of the Alien Race, they will always be a thorn in my side.

After I go back this time, I will first strengthen the defenses of the Outer City, and then I will commit the majority of the Modian Iron Guard's forces to the Outer City to at least stabilize order there and reduce the spread of the Alien Race. I'll discuss this issue with Jack after I return and see what his thoughts are on it."

Just then, Yingzhou suddenly heard footsteps approaching from outside the tent. It must be someone looking for him. Thinking of this, Yingzhou set aside his relaxed demeanor and waited for the footsteps to draw near.

"Report! Commander! There is a communication request from Zerg Territory!"

Upon hearing this news, Yingzhou stood up instantly and strode out of the tent, nearly knocking over the soldier who had come to notify him.

"I know, I'm going now!"

At this moment, Qi Tuowei was still discussing with Dong Jian how to reply to the communication sent back from outside the Zerg Territory.

"Old Dong, did you send someone to notify the Commander?"

Qi Tuowei said in a low voice to Dong Jian beside him.

"I did, he should be here in a moment."

No sooner had he spoken than the two felt the tent flap blown open by a gust of wind. The 3-meter-tall Yingzhou arrived in front of the communications soldier, picked up the transmission, and said straightforwardly.

"What is the situation now?"

The communication on the other end paused noticeably, and then, the Cadian Lieutenant's voice could be heard trembling slightly as he spoke.

"Reporting to the Emperor, we have successfully cleared a landing zone for the transport aircraft at the location where the Alien is holding the humans captive. We humbly request that you send transport aircraft to extract the human survivors."

After hearing this news, Yingzhou immediately said to another communications soldier.

"Send a communication to Lu Zhenda, order a few transport aircraft to fly directly to the location provided by this signal, um, wait, have one transport aircraft come to the 46th Legion!"

"Yes!"

Yingzhou gripped the communication handset and said to the Cadian Lieutenant on the other end, "Well done. The transport aircraft will arrive at the designated location shortly. Before that, hold your ground!"

"Yes! Great Emperor! The Cadian will surely follow your will and let those Aliens feel your wrath!"

As the communication cut off, Yingzhou stood up and said to Qi Tuowei and Dong Jian, "After the transport aircraft arrive in a while, I will head to the Zerg Breeding Ground. You don't need to send anyone; I will go alone. You only need to guard this area."

"Commander! How can that be? As the Commander of the Military District, going to Zerg Territory alone—let a unit from the 46th Legion go instead."

Hearing Yingzhou say this, Qi Tuowei immediately shook his head and said.

"This is an order! I will be fine. Besides, I'm not going alone! Alright, say no more, it is decided!"

In the end, the two could not sway Yingzhou—mainly because of that physique, they could only try to persuade him with words—and they could only watch helplessly as Yingzhou boarded the transport aircraft.

"Alright, don't worry about me; it's not as dangerous over there as you think."

As the transport aircraft's hatch closed, Yingzhou called out to the two men below.

Soon, the transport aircraft took off and left, leaving Qi Tuowei and Dong Jian looking at each other in dismay.

"Sometimes I really can't understand why the Commander still insists on fighting alone? He just leaves us to guard the position? Sigh, I don't get it."

Listening to Qi Tuowei's grumbling, Dong Jian said slowly, "Perhaps the Commander really thinks we aren't qualified yet?"

"Uh, Old Dong, you aren't being serious, are you?"

Zerg Breeding Ground.

Leiside watched these fully armed soldiers. They could precisely shoot down the Swift Zergs attempting to attack the survivors, and the weapons in their hands fired a beam of light that killed the Swift Zergs instantly; the power was astonishing.

At the same time, a trace of doubt arose in Leiside's heart. Are these soldiers troops of the Human Alliance? If they were, he had never heard of them before. Looking at the equipment of these soldiers, it was clear at a glance that they were not dressed like a standard Legion.

But if they weren't Human Alliance troops, where did they pop up from? The opponent's sophisticated weapons and equipment, coupled with the sound of artillery fire outside, proved that they also possessed heavy firepower like artillery.

Just as everyone walked out of the Zerg Breeding Ground, dozens of red-robed figures appeared, accompanied by red plasma being fired into the crowd.

At the same time, a dull, eerie voice emerged, "Since you refuse to heed the warning, then accept your punishment!"

Seeing the red plasma flying toward them, and noticing that the soldiers seemed to have no intention of using Spiritual Power, Leiside gritted his teeth and mobilized the meager amount of Spiritual Power in his body.

An Ice Wall rose abruptly, blocking all the red plasma. The Ice Wall was rapidly melted, sending up a cloud of water vapor that obstructed the vision of both sides.

But the soldiers still used the weapons in their hands to attack the vibrant red on the other side of the water vapor.

The red-robed cultists on the other side had not expected an Ice Wall to suddenly rise, and only one red-robed man realized what had happened.

It was the human he had knocked down near the nutrient supply; how was he here too?

The red-robed man wanted to resist and fired the red plasma again. This time, the red plasma hit a human soldier wearing black scale armor, but the combustion he imagined did not occur. The soldier also discovered that the red-robed man was still alive, raised the Laser Gun in his hand, and pulled the trigger.

How is this possible? The armor that human soldier was wearing could actually withstand high temperatures?

This was the red-robed man's final thought before he died, and then his body was struck by a Laser Beam and slowly fell to the ground.

"The Heretic has been dealt with, we may continue to advance!"

The Vitrian Dragoons stepped forward to check the situation of the red-robed cultists and spoke.

Soon, everyone saw three transport aircraft suddenly appear in the sky ahead, slowly descending. Seeing this scene, the survivors said excitedly.

"It's a transport aircraft!"

Finally, we can leave this hellhole!

"We can go home!"

The moment he saw the transport aircraft, Leiside also confirmed the thought in his heart.

These troops were actually Human Alliance troops, so who was the Emperor they spoke of? During the time he had been missing, what on earth had happened there?