Published: March 2, 2025
“Currently, the progress of the level restraint shattering is at 98.1%. In about three hours, the level restraint will completely collapse, so war is just around the corner.”
The leader, Fran, said this, while Fang Yuqiong silently followed behind Fran.
“The warriors you brought will be divided into two groups. One group will be led by Qin Tian and Arthur, responsible for the northern defense zone. The other group will be led by you and the Corpse Puppet, responsible for the eastern defense zone. You will leave the city and engage the demonic disaster far outside the city.”
It is not realistic to defend the city; the destructive power of high-level professionals is too great, and the combat radius is too wide. A gathering place simply isn't large enough for an army to wreak havoc, so the vast wilderness outside is the battlefield for professionals.
“I will let my adjutant hand over the specific defense zone layout to you shortly. Little guy, do your best.”
Fran said to Fang Yuqiong with a beaming smile, then gently patted Fang Yuqiong on the shoulder, significantly relieving her pressure.
After Fran finished speaking, he turned and left, while the team led by Fang Yuqiong split into two, one group heading north and the other group heading east under Fang Yuqiong's lead.
……
Soon, the army, led by the Corpse Puppet and Fang Yuqiong, arrived at the eastern defense zone.
Although it was in the boundless wilderness, the location designated as a defense zone by Beijing naturally had its unique advantages.
This place is adjacent to three Demon Realm Gates. If a straight line were drawn connecting these three gates to Beijing, this defense zone would conveniently control the thoroughfare of all three routes.
In other words, the group of warriors led by Fang Yuqiong will face an encirclement from three Demon Realm Gates.
It was a simple task...
This was really not difficult—there are a total of 37 Demon Realm Gates in the continent where the Eighth District Forward Base is located, and Fang Yuqiong only needs to keep an eye on three of them. Plus, with the Corpse Puppet by her side, Fang Yuqiong felt less tense about the impending battle and was instead somewhat dissatisfied.
Last time, Lin Que achieved remarkable results, but this time, she felt like a child tightly protected by her parents. With such differing treatment, how could a proud youth like her be fully satisfied?
The Corpse Puppet was right next to Fang Yuqiong. Seeing the sporadic expressions on her face, it could only sigh inwardly and issued commands on its own.
“All troops rest, let’s eat first.”
This was the last break time.
……
Three hours quickly passed.
At this moment, the army was lined up neatly, lying in wait before the defense zone, like a beast about to pounce.
Behind them, countless oddly shaped war machines were spread out—these would deliver the first round of carpet bombardment to the impending demonic tide!
All preparations were in place, and the Corpse Puppet was discussing with Fang Yuqiong about what to do once the level restraint shattered.
“When the demonic tide strikes, my soul puppet legion and the war machines in the rear will buy you enough time. All professionals must undergo the advancement trial immediately and then quickly enhance their basic physical attributes.”
“By the way, have the magic crystals been prepared?”
Lin Que nodded in response: “The magic crystals have been distributed. As long as the Corpse Puppet can hold on for ten minutes, most of the warriors on-site will be able to reach peak level 8.”
Advancement is the top priority after the level restraint shatters. Transitioning from level 7 to level 8 is quite challenging, but Wen Yu's soul puppet legion, though small in number, can provide the time needed for professionals and mutated beasts to level up.
After Lin Haifeng asked Wen Yu for help, even though Wen Yu was still busy slaughtering the celestial god's forces, he directed the Corpse Puppet and Cloud Puppet to temporarily halt their deployment from Beijing—this was merely Wen Yu's first round of preparation.