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Chapter 1385 - 979: Border King

Chapter 1385: Chapter 979: Border King

The human champion fleet began to collect usable resources from the factories, a large amount of weaponry and equipment—which was exactly what the fleet desperately needed to replenish.

The soldiers were very happy. For the ordinary soldier, annihilating a different race was a joy in itself, not to mention obtaining plentiful spoils of war.

Thus, a large number of soldiers burned the Beastmen corpses while cleaning up the spoils.

However, the officers and players became vigilant amidst their joy.

In the bridge, an urgent meeting was convened.

"This abandoned city is less than two hundred kilometers away from Border City. It is one of the preferred targets for scavengers. And the last time we came here, we didn’t find any Beastmen," the sniper Old Zhao said, "meaning in the last half month, the Beastmen have assembled in this scale."

Old Zhao’s squad had left the Border Giant City half a month earlier, rushing to the Flame Emperor Giant City to transmit and bring back intelligence. On the way back, they encountered Beastmen and teamed up with Li Changhe.

"The Beastmen have their divinity’s protection and can easily piece together and craft equipment that defies the laws of physics. They can even turn clumps of earth into steel. But in just half a month’s time, it shouldn’t have developed this fast. I took a glance, and there are over eight hundred un-assembled abnormal tanks. The number of weapons and ammunition is countless," Moon God said, "They either had premeditation, or they received some sort of support."

"Moreover, being less than two hundred kilometers away from Border City means that once they have formed an army, they can assault Border City in a short period of time!" Commissar Auro reminded.

"That’s right," Colonel Jiang Qi said, "Their plan is probably to surprise attack Border City. But with these numbers, I expect they’ll all be expended outside the high walls. However, that gigantic Beastman mech could be somewhat dangerous."

The giant city, as humanity’s final homeland, has extreme Defense Power. The steel high walls are capable of withstanding nuclear bombs, and the countless artillery fire makes the Different Race tremble.

Almost every citizen in the giant city is a soldier, with hundreds of thousands ready to fight in the Defense Force.

And nearly every giant city has nuclear bombs, either to use against the enemy or to ensure mutual destruction.

"Given the less than thirty-thousand Beastmen, even if all were military personnel, they wouldn’t cause too much trouble for the giant city. They would be eradicated at the foot of the high walls," stated Colonel Jiang Qi, an ex-Defense Force officer, with confidence, "Unless... unless something happens within the giant city at some point."

He was reminded of his own Sky Mountain Giant City, where the corrupt City Lord assassinated almost all the high-ranking leaders of the Defense Force, locked down the defense firepower, and opened all the city gates. That led to the people of Sky Mountain Giant City being corrupted by the Great Chaos Demon before they could react. Countless Defense Force soldiers were torn apart by artillery while asleep.

Otherwise, in head-to-head combat, even if they couldn’t win, they would have time to flee and hide in the Bottom Nest.

"Could it be that Beastmen have already infiltrated Border City, preparing to coordinate from inside and outside?" Old Zhao’s expression was somewhat ugly. With over ninety percent of Sky Mountain Giant City’s population corrupted, he did not want his fellow citizens to also suffer such a fate.

"But Beastmen don’t have the ability to corrupt minds or flesh. The trouble with Beastmen comes from their rate of spread. Don’t look at them as flesh-and-blood creatures; in actuality, they are a type of plant, a type of fungus. When their bodies rot, they turn into spores that drift onto soil suitable for growth, sprouting new Beastmen the following year. Plant Beastmen and you get Beastmen. Hence, some giant cities’ Bottom Nest might have residual Beastmen. But that’s all," Blue Dragon Slayer warned, "Even if Beastmen coordinate from the inside and outside, if their numbers are insufficient, it would be in vain. If there are too many, they will be discovered."

"What do they want to do then?" the officers pondered, "Just to gather strength? Compete for territory? But this is also too close to the giant city."

Li Changhe was in deep thought. Regardless of the enemy’s purpose, it seemed that his fleet had effectively disrupted their deployment plans.

At least no outsider knew yet that his newly established fleet would come to Border City.

Perhaps that escaped Skull Crusher was currently cursing him for being such a troublemaker? Heh...

"Regardless, let’s continue to move closer to Border City," Li Changhe said, then turned to Old Zhao and the human Demon Army members who came from Border City, "You are from Border City, so take on the responsibility of contacting Border City and inform them of our fleet’s intent. If possible, allow us to enter the city for repairs."

Old Zhao and the human Demon Army members from Border City nodded.

As negotiators, they had a daunting task; otherwise, if their own fleet, sailing aboard the Chaos Warship and donning the Chaos Armor, were to be mistaken for the cohorts of Chaos, that would be terrible.

Following the meeting’s conclusion, the officers bid farewell and left. Having just fought a war, they had numerous tasks to handle.

People from the Border City began their own strange actions, placing the bodies of their fellow city’s warriors into body bags, and a Transcendent pulled out a talisman to seal those corpses.

After learning of this, Li Changhe asked the demonic army from the border city, "What exactly is your Eternal Army?"

"General," the demonic troops spoke, "Before becoming soldiers, everyone in our Border City signs a contract. Even in death, they fight for the Border City. Beyond that, we truly know very little. Even within the army, there is pitifully little understanding of the Eternal Army. The giant city does not utilize the Eternal Army unless absolutely necessary."

Li Changhe nodded slightly, deciding to wait until contact with the Border City was established before inquiring with the higher-ups there.

Of course, because of the Evil God, one must harbor some skepticism towards any high-level individuals. It’s still necessary to keep one’s guard up.

So, Li Changhe asked, "What is the name of your City Lord?"

The demonic army replied with a name, the tone full of respect.

After the previous City Lord realized he couldn’t resist the corruption of Chaos and chose to commit suicide publicly, the giant city fell into chaos, and the different factions began an armed conflict. Chaos took advantage of the disorder.

But he managed to stem the tide and stabilize the situation. He personally led a small team of sentinels, brutally suppressing the rebellion and expelling Chaos, thus firmly becoming the King of the Border City.

Although there were complaints about him fully supporting the Hellsprings Reverse fleet, the soldiers still respected this City Lord deeply.

Li Changhe was taken aback and let out a laugh. What an unexpected acquaintance! Indeed, a powerhouse capable of reaching such heights in the main world would not go unnoticed in this world either.

Afterward, the fleet made some adjustments and then set sail once again.

As they drew closer to the Border City, the sentinels of the Border City also spotted the fleet.

After the initial shock, the sentinels immediately sounded the alarm and prepared for battle.

At each sentinel post, anti-aircraft guns were aimed at the fleet.

After all, the majority of the warships in the fleet were Chaos Warships, heavily styled after Evil Spirits. Misunderstandings were easy to come by.

Fortunately, Old Zhao and the others, who had landed ahead of time, approached the outpost and confirmed their identity.

The sentinels promptly transmitted all the information to the rear.

But the sentinels remained vigilant.

After all, who would normally believe that someone corrupted by Chaos into a Demon General still had rationality? And could defect from the main ship of Chaos and kill several Great Chaos Demons?

Inside the giant city, Chen Yu and the other Great Wall players, after some maneuvering, finally gained the trust of the giant city.

And at last, they met the City Lord of the giant city.

He sat in the conference room’s chair, looking at Chen Yu as she approached, his face revealing the familiar smile she had known since childhood.

"So it really is you. I thought it was just a coincidence of names," Chen Yu said with a light laugh as she tore off her disguise.

"The sayings from the other world are indeed true... A little sister from another world," the City Lord also said with a light laugh. "Do you have a partner yet? Don’t remain an old maid."

The Border King, Chen Tianjiao!

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