But ferocious beasts don't care about your circumstances, if it happens that two Second-Rank or a First-Rank ferocious beast attacks here, the situation would be extremely dire, leaving us no choice but to hold out and wait for support from the great city.
"Lord Qian Han, may I ask how many Third-Rank Experts we have in the city now?"
Qian Han glanced around and said, "We have eight Third-Ranks in the city, and you must be a Third-Rank as well, so that makes nine. With the defensive fortifications of the city wall to assist us, it won't be difficult to resist the eleven ferocious beasts."
As an old Second-Grade Expert, he almost instantly sensed the strength of Kong Wu's squad.
One Third-Rank, five with solid foundational Fourth Rank, to be considered an elite squad. However, the other two, their aura is a bit too weak.
Could these two also be talented students from Sichuan Province Martial University?
Qian Han wanted to ask but felt it was impolite.
However, it was Kong Wu who spoke proactively, "Lord Qian Han, these two are my junior schoolmates who have just started at the university, and they have not yet experienced battle. I hope you can arrange a safe position for them to be taken care of."
Qian Han suddenly realized; he hadn't been wrong in his assessment—two rookies really had been mixed into the group.
It was like two goofy dogs suddenly mixing into a pack of wolves.
He looked at Kong Wu and then nodded, "Fine, it's a small matter."
"It is admirable that the newcomers from your university have the courage to confront ferocious beasts," said Qian Han with approval.
Kong Wu and the others twitched the corners of their mouths, feeling somewhat embarrassed, worried that Qian Han thought that Sichuan Province Martial University had no one else to send and hence dispatched two novices just to make up the numbers.
In the end, Qian Han took the entire Kong Wu squad and left them on top of the city wall.
Luo Yu and Cheng Jinjin were assigned to the energy charging camp, standing next to the Laser Gun, ready to help charge it with energy during battle at any moment when they heard the signal from the soldiers.
The task was simple and undemanding, just requiring them to channel Spiritual Power into it when prompted.
And it wasn't dangerous at all, as if the Laser Gun's position on the city wall were overrun, it would mean that the nation's downfall was not far off.
"Big brother, that Captain Kong Wu really got us a good gig," Little Fatty said, somewhat surprised, feeling that the task was perfect for him.
"Mm," Luo Yu nodded.
The smile on Little Fatty's face faded, "This charging task is indeed suitable for someone like me who fears death and is a complete coward in battle. But it is beneath someone of your stature to be doing such work."
"It's no different from having Lyu Bu, the foremost warrior of the Three Kingdoms, go to the kitchen to chop vegetables and tend the fire," Little Fatty added.
Luo Yu shook his head.
"They just arranged for us to be here, they didn't shackle me. When the battle starts, I can go wherever I want."
"But when I leave, you'll have to handle the charging task for two people."
Little Fatty had an epiphany; of course, his always unrestrained leader wouldn't just obediently hide here.
He patted his chest, "Big brother, whenever you want to leave, just go. I'll hold the fort. This body isn't fattened up for nothing; it's built for endurance."
Not far from Luo Yu and Little Fatty, the Third-Rank Governor in charge of firing the Laser Gun watched them with a few others.
Someone beside him said, "Governor, where did these two come from? When the ferocious beasts really attack, they won't mess things up, will they?"
The Third-Rank Governor shook his head.
"They are students sent by Sichuan Province Martial University to aid us. It is said that these two are additional first-year students, rather inexperienced and not fit for combat, so they were arranged to be here with us."
"This is absurd; such youngsters should stay in the school far behind the front lines. Coming out here is seeking death, and if they screw up, they could easily get others killed," replied the concerned individual.
"That's why I arranged this task for them," said the Third-Rank Governor. "Anyone can charge a Laser Gun, it doesn't require operation, so there shouldn't be any issues."
The man remained uneasy and wanted to speak further, but was stopped by the Governor.
"Enough, let it be."
"It's quite decent of Sichuan Province Martial University to send a Third-Rank and four Fourth Ranks to support us; bringing along two duds doesn't matter."
"Order everyone not to take out their dissatisfaction on these two youngsters," the Governor instructed.
The man chuckled and shook his head, "Governor, rest assured. The task of guarding the city is of the utmost priority. No one would be so foolish as to mock these youngsters at such a time."
"Rumble—"
The city walls and the surrounding ground started shaking, the tremor originating from afar.
"They're coming!"
Qian Han and a group of Third-Ranks floated in the sky above, the first to see the ferocious beast tide thundering from a distance. A continuous line kicked up clouds of dust as it roared toward them, and in the sky was an even larger cloud of black shadows—all of them flying ferocious beasts.
"Beep!!!"
An alarm resounded throughout the city.
"All hands, defensive positions; all departments, prepare," commanded the communication devices, relaying the message to every corner of the enormous metal city wall.
Luo Yu and Cheng Jinjin also braced themselves at the side of the Laser Gun.
Amidst the trembling, Cheng Jinjin glanced at the endless horde of ferocious beasts charging from afar and couldn't help but shiver.
"My goodness."
"This is terrifying."
Luo Yu glanced at him, too lazy to criticize his pathetic appearance.
Cheng Jinjin swallowed hard, looking at the overwhelming army of ferocious beasts with clearly insufficient confidence.
"Boss, can we really hold back this beast tide?"
"Can we?"
Luo Yu smiled without answering, a glint of gold flashing in his eyes as he observed the ferocious beast army from a distance.
Soon, he furrowed his brow.
"Something's not right, this is off."
"What's wrong, boss?" Cheng Jinjin immediately asked.
Luo Yu said, "Lord Qian Han's intelligence is inaccurate, there's more than one Second Rank in this army of ferocious beasts."
"What?" Little Fatty instantaneously felt a chill run down his spine. There was only one Second-Rank in the city; if the enemy had more than one, that would be troublesome.
Now, even asking for reinforcements would take a long time before anyone could come to their aid. They could surely hold, but by then they would have suffered heavy losses.
He was somewhat panicked, but seeing the still composed Luo Yu, he immediately felt reassured.
If the boss wasn't panicking, what was he, the follower, panicking for?
"Boss, are you confident about dealing with the extra Second-Rank ferocious beast?" Little Fatty asked in a low voice.
"Am I?" Luo Yu replied, then smiled with upturned lips, "I never said there were only two Second Ranks on the other side..."
"What?"
Little Fatty felt his hairs stand on end – more than two?
Was this mission a jackpot win for them?
"Boom Boom Boom!"
The city's defense army, already prepared, let loose the first round of cannon fire.
The Laser Gun that had been charging for a long time by Luo Yu and Cheng Jinjin's side, instantly emitted a column of white light that sliced through the sky and fell into the midst of the ferocious beasts.
In an instant, the beasts in a straight line evaporated, the area was swept clean, and the ground was instantly leveled.
However, this was just the beginning.
Dozens of Laser Guns fired in volleys, and after a round of bombardment, the front ranks of the ferocious beast army had vanished from the earth, not even body parts could be seen.
"Roar—"
Far from retreating, the ferocious beasts became even more frenzied, with countless more rushing towards the city from all directions.
The Pteranodons in the skies, with their red flesh-wings, emitted strong Second-Rank auras, releasing substantial sound waves from their mouths that warped the space around them.
Countless soldiers on the city wall immediately covered their heads in agony, but at that moment, Lord Qian Han and the others also made their move, shielding the ordinary soldiers from the sonic attack.
"Swish Swish Swish!"
Lord Qian Han soared into the sky with a battle saber in hand, boldly facing the Second-Rank Pteranodon, while the Kongwu Squad and other Third-Ranks rapidly assaulted the strong Third-Rank ferocious beasts.
Other Martial Artists and ordinary soldiers held their ground on the city walls, fending off the invasion of the ferocious beast army.
The battle had fully erupted.
At the same time, other cities across Greater Sichuan Province had also fallen into the crisis of the ferocious beast attacks. Other bases throughout the incumbent provinces had dispatched reinforcements, but not only could they not send too many people, it also took time to travel; thus, many cities were in a state of isolation and without support.
"Boom Boom Boom!"
Guangyuan City trembled violently, citizens hiding in their homes with pale faces. Through live broadcasts, they could see the horrific scenes outside the city and on the city walls.
It appeared as though the City Lord, leading his people against the ferocious beasts, was starting to show signs of holding the line.
Just at that moment, the ground exploded and a Land dragon turned over.
Two massive ferocious beast phantoms simultaneously burrowed up from underground, each ten meters tall; one, a Giant Python with yellow scales and large horns, the other a Three-legged Toad with dense wart sacs on its back continuously exuding yellow smoke. They had been lurking deep underground, undetected by anyone.
Suddenly erupting less than a thousand meters from the city wall, they charged toward the city wall.
"Second Rank?"
"Two Second-Rank ferocious beasts?"
Lord Qian Han, high in the air, and Kong Wu and other Third-Ranks instantly turned pale.
"This is bad!!!"
"How could this be, why are there two more Second Ranks!"
Even though they were battle-hardened, they too felt shock, anger, and panic at that moment. They had not expected the brutish creatures to understand stealth and ambush...