Chapter 66
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Chapter 66: Back-and-Forth Battle
The Two-headed Cat had a keen sense of direction, but the extraordinary beasts, devoid of language, could not articulate their path clearly.
They trailed behind the purple cocoon extraordinary beast, gradually emerging from the mist-shrouded forest.
The further they ventured, the more the fog dissipated.
The trees at the forest’s edge still bore faint traces of green.
Sunlight began to grow increasingly harsh; the extraordinary beasts had never encountered such a glaring sun, but by then, they had lost the capacity to feel.
Upon exiting the forest, the outside world appeared starkly different from what the Two-headed Cat had envisioned.
The vast, barren plain was littered with the remains of extraordinary beasts—some reduced to skeletons, others half-buried in the earth.
Many more corpses were enshrouded in layers of mycelium, resembling mummies.
A light haze of spores drifted in the air around the bodies.
These were the extraordinary beasts that had failed to breach the city walls.
After being scattered by humans, they instinctively sought their former home, unaware that the forest where they were born and raised had no intention of letting them return alive from the moment the gray spores were implanted within them.
The extraordinary beasts that had narrowly escaped into the fog were stunned to find the forest now regarded them as enemies; with no escape and grievously wounded, they could only serve as nourishment for the mycelium.
The vast Extraordinary Beast Team pressed onward, and a thin gray line appeared on the distant horizon, perfectly dividing the sky from the earth.
The extraordinary beasts did not know what it was, but a voice within their consciousness relentlessly echoed in their ears, growing increasingly agitating.
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“Report, sir. The observation team at the southern city walls of the outer city has detected traces of a beast tide, estimated at around eight thousand, with the presence of Third Level extraordinary beasts anticipated.”
“Report to headquarters and request two squads to assist in reallocating weapons and ammunition.”
“Acknowledged.”
At the thick walls of the Southern District in the outer city, waves of the defense team surged onto the ramparts, standing ready, while heavy weapons were steadily transported to the top by powerful elevators.
“The Level Three beast tide has crossed the five-kilometer caution tape!”
A serious voice boomed over the wall’s loudspeaker, and the soldiers took their positions.
At that moment, ten superpowered individuals clad in special combat suits appeared on the other side of the wall.
The superpowered individuals from the military headquarters typically formed squads based on the compatibility of their abilities, and today’s operation was a highly instructive one.
The Level Three beast tide was not overwhelmingly strong, but it required the support of superpowered individuals, making it an ideal training scenario for newcomers.
The two superhero teams, numbered “6” and “25,” were designated for the mission, with earlier numbers indicating greater overall capability and versatility.
The Captain of Squad 6 hovered less than a meter above the ground, surveying the distance, encircled by a ring of distinctive metal spikes.
Behind him stood his four squad members, all familiar faces to Lin Qingliu.
The Captain of Squad 25 was a blond man with a warm smile, explaining to a man half a head taller the nuances of coordinating with the permanent defense team.
The remaining two women and one man in the squad stood quietly behind the Captain; while this battle was manageable for the top ten squads, for their squad ranked beyond twenty, it demanded serious attention.
The newcomer, whom the Captain had persuaded to join, had passed the necessary assessments nearly a month ago. Objectively, he filled the squad’s need for a tank.
However, his reserved nature and lack of combat experience had left him somewhat disconnected from his teammates.
But today would change everything—this battle would determine whether Wang Xiao truly belonged in this squad.
Superhero teams must trust one another completely, ready to watch each other’s backs.
With that thought, “Beacon” allowed a flicker of anticipation to show; she had heard the newcomer was transferred from the combat division, so he should not disappoint.
The distant beast tide drew closer, now within Beacon’s sight. She could see the majority of the extraordinary beasts clearly, even the wounds inflicted by insect-like extraordinary beasts.
This was part of Beacon’s ability; she could mark objects within a radius of five hundred meters, causing them to emit a fluorescent glow, while her vision was also enhanced.
Beside her stood Puppet Master, whose approach was entirely different.
The short woman squinted her eyes tightly, trying to identify extraordinary beasts that met her criteria.
Lacking visual enhancements, she eventually gave up and trusted natural selection—
Those extraordinary beasts that survived the wild rain of bullets and scaled the walls were undoubtedly strong; seizing such bodies would bolster their team’s strength.
Since the discovery of the extraordinary beasts’ evolution, the three directions outside Hope City had faced repeated assaults, totaling nearly ten times.
The extraordinary beasts showed no hesitation in employing their new tactics; after tasting success in scaling the walls, they began testing their approach from various directions.
Yet the Weapon Research Department had yet to produce effective new tools, relying instead on increased production of conventional weapons and collaboration with superhero teams to hold the line.
The extraordinary beasts below launched their charge, their crimson eyes devoid of reason.
On their original planet, most creatures had succumbed to the dominance of the terrifying upright apes, but for them, instinctual fear had been entirely overridden, turning them into biological machines driven solely by combat.
At the forefront of the round high walls, where the beast tide struck hardest, the sixth squad had already engaged in battle.
Explosions erupted around the fireball-wielding individual, and the acrid smell of burning filled the air near the walls.
More extraordinary beasts began scaling the walls, and Squad 25, led by Fresnel, joined the fray.
However, in his squad, only he, the “Undead” Wang Xiao, and a teammate codenamed “Obscure” launched attacks against the extraordinary beasts.
The two female teammates, “Puppet Master” and “Beacon,” remained steadfast at the rear.
Wang Xiao raised no objections; he had already gained a clear understanding of his teammates’ strengths and abilities.
