Chapter 227
Chapter 227: You Are Strong, But What About the Tiger Roar Army?
The Tiger Roar Army charged into the Forbidden Zone.
Several people immediately rushed into the command center.
Zu Yuanji’s adjutant stepped forward and said, “Chief Military Overseer, Elder Chi from the Research Institute has arrived.”
As he spoke, a group from the Research Institute hurried in.
Several of Elder Chi’s students were escorting Elder Chi, an honorary professor of the Research Institute.
Elder Chi looked to be in his eighties.
But because he had reached the Profound Rank, his complexion was still quite good and his legs were nimble. Only his old age was difficult to conceal.
“Elder Chi.”
Zu Yuanji went forward to greet him.
In Bloodpool City...
In terms of strength, Zu Yuanji, as an Earth Rank Third Grade expert, ranked third.
Above him were only two old monsters who basically never showed themselves.
But in terms of official position, Zu Yuanji held the highest post as Military Oversight Commander-in-Chief.
Next was Luo Dongyun of the Military Merit Bureau.
The Research Institute’s status was almost equal to that of the Military Merit Bureau.
The Research Institute transformed countless resources unknown to Humanity into resources Humanity could use.
One could imagine how much hardship was involved.
Only below them came the Military Districts.
Elder Chi directly asked Zu Yuanji, “Military Overseer Zu, I heard you sent people to attack the low spiritual-pressure region again?”
“Yes. What about it?” Zu Yuanji asked.
Elder Chi anxiously slapped his thigh.
“Aiya! Hurry and call the soldiers back!”
“Quickly! If you are too late, how many more soldiers will be sent to their deaths?”
Elder Chi was only focused on urging Zu Yuanji to give the order. He did not explain the reason, which made Zu Yuanji even more confused.
It was the beautiful female researcher behind Elder Chi who explained on his behalf.
“Military Overseer Zu! We studied the footage of the monsters from the low spiritual-pressure region.”
“This Fang Tiger, the monster that killed the most people...”
“This type of monster has never appeared in our Abyss before.”
“But Jinyu City, which also belongs to the Verdant Abyss, once had this kind of monster appear.”
“We contacted the Jinyu City Research Institute, and the data was delivered to us today.”
“According to the information from Jinyu City...”
“The Fang Tigers discovered back then did not have such strong physical bodies at all.”
“They were very likely mutated by some kind of power inside the low spiritual-pressure region.”
“That is why their physical strength has become so terrifying.”
Dong Xiao, as an officer who had personally come into contact with those monsters, was also inside the command center.
He was prepared to provide information at any time and learn more for future operations.
At this moment, when he heard the people from the Research Institute step forward and say the monsters had mutated, he felt wronged over the sacrifice of his soldiers.
At the same time, he secretly cheered!
Even the Research Institute had come to stop them. This showed that the monsters’ strength had absolutely exceeded normal standards!
His failure was not entirely a matter of his personal ability.
All of you place so much importance on the Tiger Roar Army.
If they lose even more miserably than I did this time, let’s see what you all say!
Zu Yuanji was somewhat puzzled.
“Yes, that is precisely why I had people attack as soon as possible!”
“To prevent long delays from causing more trouble. If these monsters mutate even more severely, will that not become even more troublesome?”
“Why should we withdraw the troops?”
Elder Chi immediately said in irritation, “Since we have data on this monster type...”
“Could you not at least wait for me to research a method to counter those fierce tigers?”
“You only care about impatiently fighting your war!”
“How many children have already died?”
The number of soldiers who had died in battle over the past few days had already exceeded ten thousand.
The more these older-generation people from the open-beta era were like this, the less they could bear to see soldiers die in battle.
Reducing Humanity’s casualties, raising Humanity’s strength, and ensuring the flourishing of Humanity’s flame...
This was the root buried in the hearts of all the older generation!
However, everyone around them was instantly frightened into silence.
Even if you, Elder Chi, are anxious out of concern for the soldiers...
That final sentence was still somewhat too heavy.
What did it mean that Zu Yuanji only cared about fighting and ignored whether the soldiers lived or died?
Those words could be said to people who would do anything for their own achievements.
But Zu Yuanji was clearly not that kind of person.
Even Elder Chi himself realized after speaking that he had misspoken in his urgency.
But the words had already left his mouth, and he was still angry. He could not take them back.
Zu Yuanji, however, did not defend himself at all.
Instead, he said solemnly, “Elder Chi, the Abyss-Suppression Army will never fear death and avoid battle.”
“Do not mention that when I gave the order, you had not yet told me there was data on this matter.”
“Even now, you still need to give me an estimated deadline.”
“When can the countermeasure you spoke of be produced?”
“I cannot wait without limit while allowing the monsters in the low spiritual-pressure region to grow stronger and stronger!”
“Otherwise, in the future, the dead may very well far exceed this number!”
“As a commander, I will take responsibility for every decision I make!”
Once he finished speaking...
Elder Chi fell silent.
He could promise to do his utmost, but how could he possibly give Zu Yuanji an exact deadline on the spot?
Just then...
Zhong Xinghai’s loud voice shouted, “They’ve encountered the enemy!”
In an instant, everyone’s attention was drawn over.
Zu Yuanji led the group quickly to the large screen before the command console.
The previous special forces had required comprehensive command.
Therefore, the overall commander of the Bloodsea Military District had participated in their command.
But the Tiger Roar Army was not part of the Bloodsea Military District.
They had brought their own commander.
Naturally, they would be commanded by their own commander.
It was not unheard of for Song Chuhe to personally command the battlefield as a commander, so everyone was not too surprised.
But Song Chuhe said he did not need full command from the command center.
Therefore, the current command center only served to help understand the battlefield as a whole and provide information.
At this moment, dozens of large screens displayed battlefield perspectives everywhere.
The two largest perspectives were Zhang Zhiwei’s and Song Chuhe’s.
Elder Chi and the people from the Research Institute also hurried over.
At the same time...
The Tiger Roar Army, which had been charging through the mountain forest, continuously killed the surrounding Seventh and Eighth Grade monsters.
Very soon, they entered the low spiritual-pressure region.
Zhang Zhiwei warned coldly over the channel, “Be careful! The spiritual pressure has dropped!”
At this moment, Zhang Zhiwei was already Profound Rank Second Grade.
With Li Mu’s Body-Casting Golden Pills and Spirit-Gathering Pills, his cultivation had advanced by leaps and bounds.
At this moment, although he could still barely mobilize his Profound Might, it was already negligible.
He had more or less been suppressed to the peak of Yellow Rank Ninth Grade.
The moment Zhang Zhiwei finished speaking...
A Fang Tiger suddenly sprang out from ahead. The fierce tiger let out a brutal roar and pounced at him.
The tiger’s roar shook the air until it buzzed.
Golden light suddenly flashed from Zhang Zhiwei’s long spear!
He casually lifted it, then kicked the spear’s butt with the tip of his foot.
The golden spear shot out violently, carrying purple lightning, and pierced straight through the fierce tiger’s chest!
Its speed was so fast that even if the tiger had been on the ground, it would not have been able to react.
Let alone while it was in midair.
The long spear passed through its chest, and its enormous force actually halted the pouncing tiger in the air for a moment!
Zhang Zhiwei vanished from where he stood.
A trace of lightning flashed through the air.
Zhang Zhiwei was already in midair, grabbing his still-flying spear.
His speed was so fast...It was almost a teleportation.
Then, while in midair, Zhang Zhiwei spun sharply.
The golden spear traced a golden wheel through the air, the spear tip crackling with flashing purple lightning!
It swept across the back of the Fang Tiger’s head!
Sssht!
With a soft sound, the head and body were severed in two!
After killing the fierce tiger, Zhang Zhiwei did not pause for even a moment. In midair, he once again hurled his spear into the distance.
It pierced through another Fang Tiger that had charged over.
He repeated the same method. His body disappeared, and he arrived beside the spear in an instant.
It was as though the spear were his teleportation core, and he could return to it at any time.
After landing, Zhang Zhiwei swung his spear even more fiercely.
Golden light and thunder crackled and exploded, and the air constantly burst apart.
The Fang Tigers charging at him one after another could hardly withstand even a single strike from him.
The entire command center fell silent for an instant.
To be honest, earlier, they truly had not taken Li Mu’s guard very seriously.
But everything that had happened just now had seemed slow in description, yet had occurred in the blink of an eye!
Zhang Zhiwei’s attacks, speed, spear art, and combat techniques were all at the peak!
Dong Xiao did not consider himself someone who envied the talented or resented the capable.
But a tremendous sourness still rose in his heart!
You are strong!
Fine!
But how many can you kill by yourself?
Can you protect every soldier of the Tiger Roar Army?
Yet the moment this thought rose in his mind...The Tiger Roar Army soldiers also encountered the Fang Tigers.