Published: February 10, 2025
Not far from the battlefield, at most three kilometers away, Ye Zhongming discovered a group of monsters. In the images transmitted by the Jingjue Floating Sphere, there was a large wheel in the center of this group of monsters.
Compared to the nearby monsters, this wheel was clearly not an ordinary wheel because it was far too enormous.
A special wheel?
Ye Zhongming stared at the image, deep in thought, suddenly recalling the mysterious purpose of Area C's presence here. Could it be this wheel?
It was very close… guarded by monsters…
Ye Zhongming arranged several images together, using the battle marks left behind to trace the movement route of Area C's combat team. Following these traces, he drew a line that indeed pointed toward the direction of the wheel.
He was seventy percent sure that this was the target of Area C's operation.
So, what kind of wheel was this?
Ye Zhongming observed the surrounding terrain and understood. No wonder Area C's combat team was trapped with no way out; the terrain here only allowed them one path to the wheel, flanked by not very high but definitely not low peaks, covered in mutated plants. That place was undoubtedly a forbidden zone for other life forms.
Ye Zhongming felt a bit excited. The thrill of the hunt had become an unchangeable "habit" for him, and of course, it also meant rewards and strength.
Looking at the two surrounded teams on the screen, Ye Zhongming yearned even more for the teleportation device. If he had a teleporter now, he could continuously transport people from Cloud Summit and Ying City here. With just two to three hundred thousand monsters, the multitude from Ying City would face them without fear.
Having clarified the situation, Ye Zhongming began to think. Rescuing was a must; not to mention he had ordered those from Ying City to follow, but that wheel also deeply attracted him. He not only wanted to save but also wanted to fight his way there to see what this wheel was about and what rewards awaited on it.
Moreover, he now also led fifty thousand people; though their strength was average, they were still a force not to be ignored. To just retreat like this would be a waste.
However, rescue was not about rushing in blindly. Such actions would lead to the same fate as the two teams before them, which would be futile. This required patience and time.
Having made up his mind, Ye Zhongming immediately approached the resting survivors and explained the situation they were facing.
Many people felt discouraged upon hearing the news. After all, there were too many monsters, and the one hundred thousand allies Ye Zhongming mentioned were already surrounded by these beasts. Although the total number of humans combined was more than half of the monsters, who knew if those trapped still had combat power? Were there more monsters nearby?
The rewards were high, but if they lost their lives, it would all be in vain.
"Under equal numbers, these monsters won't match the strength of those who are surrounded. They are the elites of various factions, with an average evolution level close to four-star."
Ye Zhongming spoke to the crowd, knowing that if he couldn't persuade these people to stay, his plan would be impossible to carry out, and he could only watch as those in Ying City were slaughtered.
"So what we need to do is not rush in recklessly, but rather just distract these monsters."
Some skilled individuals among them began to gather voluntarily. Earlier, Ye Zhongming's habit of killing had frightened them, which made them feel somewhat safer now.
Upon hearing Ye Zhongming's words, their expressions improved, and they all showed thoughtful looks. After all, those rewards were too tempting.
"We will gradually whittle down their numbers, and this way we can achieve victory. Moreover, you may not know this, but these monsters have no innate abilities; they rely solely on their tough bodies."
Ye Zhongming looked around and continued, "In other words, as long as we try to avoid direct confrontations with them, we can achieve very good results."