Chapter 103 - 78: Monster Civilization
Still, some cunning or powerful enemies had managed to break through the blockade the city’s defenders had desperately thrown up, infiltrating various parts of the city.
Fortunately, most of these infiltrating enemies were in small, scattered squads and not in large numbers.
Lin Yi and the Public Security Bureau squad had a clear objective: get to the main battlefield as fast as possible. Any infiltrating enemies they encountered along the way were to be eliminated with ruthless efficiency!
Just as they were speeding through a commercial district, half of which had been demolished by explosions—
"ROAR!"
A ferocious roar suddenly erupted from the crossroads ahead!
Immediately after.
The heavy thud of footsteps, like the beating of war drums, thundered closer!
It wasn’t just one enemy!
A full squad of enemies, radiating a savage aura, burst forth from the billowing smoke and dust, blocking their path!
Five of them!
A full five Pigmen!
Each one was like a miniature, mobile fortress, standing over ten feet tall with bodies of rock-hard, knotted muscle!
They weren’t naked; their bodies were completely encased in heavy, standard-issue armor!
They wielded enormous, brutal-looking Bone Staffs or heavy metal axes. Their movements possessed an eerie coordination as they covered one another in a tight, disciplined formation, just like...
Just like well-trained soldiers!
"Kill them! Leave none alive!"
A cold light flashed in the Public Security Bureau captain’s eyes. Without a moment’s hesitation, skipping even the formality of tactical hand signals, he bellowed and lunged forward like a tiger.
The alloy blade in his hand sliced through the air, leaving a dazzling, cold gleam.
"Kill!"
The squad members behind him roared in unison. Like a perfectly coordinated wolf pack, they instantly fanned out, fearlessly swarming the five towering Pigmen from all angles!
The flash of blades, the whine of Energy Firearms, the roars of the Pigmen, and the whistle of heavy weapons cutting through the air all mingled in an instant cacophony of battle!
The battle erupted suddenly and ended with brutal speed!
The Public Security Bureau squad was clearly composed of battle-hardened elites. Their coordination was seamless, their attacks vicious and lethal.
Against the five seemingly ferocious Pigmen, who were armed to the teeth, the squad demonstrated overwhelming superiority.
Blades sliced precisely into the gaps in the armor while Energy Beams pierced vulnerable joints. Amid the sickening crunch of shattering bone and agonized howls, it was over in less than a minute. The five massive, armored corpses of the Pigmen crashed to the ground, and the stench of their blood quickly spread across the pavement.
"Move out! Don’t stop!"
The captain didn’t spare a single glance for the spoils on the ground. Without even wiping the foul blood splattered on his face, he barked his next order.
Every second was precious.
They couldn’t afford to waste time cleaning up the battlefield.
The squad didn’t pause for a second. In fact, they picked up the pace, once again becoming a rushing torrent headed for the heart of the warzone.
However, as the squad rushed past the five Pigman corpses, Lin Yi’s gaze was fixed intently upon them.
He frowned deeply.
The doubt in his mind was growing heavier.
’These Pigmen...’
’They not only have a language and understand the ancient Pre-Qin tongue, but they also display a high degree of organization and discipline!’
’That standard-issue armor and those Weapons, all clearly showing signs of craftsmanship... their coordinated battle formations...’
’This is absolutely something that can’t be explained away as the work of the Demon Beasts on Blue Star, which are still in a primitive state!’
’This is clearly a... civilization!’
’The civilization of an Alien Race, one that possesses intelligence, understands smithing, can organize armies, and is structured remarkably like human civilization!’
’But...’
’It’s been a full three hundred years since the Red Moon arrived!’
’Humanity has explored Blue Star to an unprecedented degree, leaving its mark on every known perilous region.’
’And yet, in all those three hundred years, there has never been a single confirmed discovery of another intelligent civilization!’
’It’s as if these Pigmen just appeared out of thin air!’
’Where in the world did they come from?’