Published: February 13, 2025
In terms of battle, the people of Cloud Summit are not afraid.
When it comes to sacrifice, they never back down.
However, when there are too many familiar faces, familiar comrades dying around you, that feeling is something only those who have truly experienced it can know how painful it is.
If after a battle, half or even a large majority of your familiar comrades and companions are dead, how do you face that deep sorrow?
Facing the naga tactical legion? Many people have long been eager to try. They are indeed strong, but does that mean Cloud Summit is weak? To be honest, if this war were to occur on land, Cloud Summit might have already slaughtered these mutated beings.
The reason they are still so arrogant now, making Cloud Summit feel troubled, is not only due to the demon whale's extraordinary strength but also because of the vast ocean backing them.
That is their home ground, providing them with a continuous supply of troops, a place for rest and recuperation, and ample strategic depth.
But now, Le Da Yuan's intention has become very clear. In a situation where they cannot match the sheer number of sea beasts, this team wearing Bronze Masks, this squad with an extra piece of equipment, is determined to fight desperately, to withstand the strongest legion of the opponent, creating the best offensive conditions for other teams.
This often means significant casualties, or even… total annihilation.
A team with four ninth-level existences is not easy to deal with, even with the help of top-tier lifeforms on their side.
“Let’s do it!” At this moment, Tong Hu stepped forward, “What are we afraid of? I’ve been wanting to confront those inhuman, snake-like creatures for a long time. Last time, my wife’s team suffered greatly at their hands, losing hundreds before retreating. I need to reclaim that loss!”
Xiaoli and Tong Hu are currently leading two teams, and in Cloud Summit, the only others in a similar situation are Liu Zhenghong and Le Da Yuan, Little Tiger and Tang Guo.
These people are the most loyal to Cloud Summit, which is why they are not held back by taboos.
Xiaoli used to run the household, keeping Tong Hu firmly in check, and now as she takes on greater responsibilities, upon hearing Tong Hu's declaration, she pushed her husband aside, saying, “I’ll take my own battlefield. Le Shi, Sister Lei, I’ll handle this. Although we suffered a bit last time against the naga tactical legion, it was because you didn’t want to fight them to the death. We only engaged for less than twenty minutes, which isn’t long, but we gained some understanding. Facing them again, I believe we can stabilize better.”
However, Tong Hu did not allow his partner to convince him this time, even roughly shoving Xiaoli aside and reproaching her, “Do you even know you’re pregnant? Go to the side.”
At this moment, Xia Lei also said, “Xiaoli, your team will act as the reserve this time, responsible for reinforcement. You can’t personally go into battle. Stay with Le Shi.”
Xiaoli looked down at her belly, somewhat dissatisfied, and said, “It’s only been two months, not…”
Before she could finish her sentence, she noticed Tong Hu’s eyes gradually widening, knowing this was a sign her husband was about to get angry, so she quickly fell silent.
The others watched with smiles, then continued to compete for this opportunity without any restraint.
In fact, it became even more intense than before.
Tong Hu was so enraged he was almost blowing steam through his ears, yet he felt an indescribable touch in his heart, so he could only watch with mixed emotions.
Cloud Summit is indeed combative, but every commander is not reckless. They have a clear understanding of their team's strength.
When Le Da Yuan expressed that the target was the naga tactical legion, many commanders from teams who thought they were slightly weaker had already given up in their hearts.
Knowing full well their strength was inadequate or their style was countered but still wanting to charge in is not bravery but recklessness.