129: Chapter 159 Devastating News! The 178th Special Operations Battalion is Annihilated

Before Jiang Ling arrived, the Southeast Military Region had already dispatched a large number of troops.

Several Army Commanders were personally overseeing the situation to prevent it from deteriorating.

After Jiang Ling's aircraft landed, he headed out alone to locate the 178 Special Operations Battalion.

"Excuse me, do you know where the 178 Special Operations Battalion is?"

Jiang Ling asked a soldier.

The soldier froze, looked Jiang Ling up and down, and said, "Why are you looking for the 178 Special Operations Battalion?"

"I am a member of the 178 Special Operations Battalion. I missed the team because I was participating in the Military Region Grand Competition, so I've come specifically to report for duty," Jiang Ling explained.

Upon hearing this, the soldier's expression suddenly turned strange, and he hesitated as if wanting to say something.

Jiang Ling was taken aback, not understanding why the soldier had such an expression.

"Has something happened to the 178 Special Operations Battalion?" Jiang Ling asked.

"The 178 Special Operations Battalion..." The soldier hesitated for a long time before finally saying, "During a blocking mission half a month ago... they were completely wiped out..."

"What?" Jiang Ling was shocked, subconsciously grabbing the soldier by the shoulders. "Are... are you telling the truth?"

The soldier winced in pain from Jiang Ling's grip but still said, "You... you should mourn for them!"

"Half a month ago, these exotic beasts suddenly launched a riot!"

"The 178 Special Operations Battalion was surrounded inside and couldn't break out!"

"Some of their bodies were recovered later and have likely been cremated. You can go ask at the field hospital!"

Jiang Ling was devastated.

He had thought that when he found the 178 Special Operations Battalion, he would be greeted with cheers and congratulations, that they would have a grand celebration, drinking to their hearts' content and laughing together.

Yet... they were now separated by Yin and Yang.

Although he hadn't spent much time with the soldiers of the 178 Special Operations Battalion, they were all sincere men, and they had forged a deep bond.

Jiang Ling arrived at the field hospital to inquire about the remains of the 178 Special Operations Battalion.

Hearing that Jiang Ling was also from the 178 Special Operations Battalion, the nurse at the field hospital comforted him before leading him to a large tent in the rear.

Inside, it was densely packed with rows upon rows of urns.

Jiang Ling followed the numbering to find the location of the 178 Special Operations Battalion's urns. Seeing the names appear before him made his heart ache like it was being stabbed by a knife.

The entire battalion, from Battalion Commander Fan Zhijie down to every single man, was there.

Jiang Ling couldn't help but let his tears soak his clothes.

After a long while, Jiang Ling left, bought some cigarettes and alcohol, and placed a bottle on each comrade's urn.

He downed a bottle of alcohol in one gulp and let out a long sigh.

"Brothers, you gave your lives for the Human Race. Rest in peace. I will carry on your legacy and continue to protect the Human Race!"

After saying this, Jiang Ling turned and left.

The dead are gone; there was no point in him just staying there grieving.

The most urgent task now was to go and hunt more exotic beasts.

Every minute he wasted, another soldier might die in the jaws of an exotic beast.

The Southeast Military Region had dispatched a massive force, surrounding this broken Secret Realm in a giant perimeter.

During this time, the attacks from the exotic beasts had eased, and many Martial Artists from all over had gone inside to hunt them, protecting the Human Race while also earning rewards.

Jiang Ling put on his dragon scale battle armor, shouldered his black iron great saber, and strode into the perimeter.

Originally, this was a coastal scenic spot; not far out at sea was a small island, and it usually attracted many tourists.

However, with the Secret Realm broken, large areas of land that hadn't existed before appeared, and the former small island had completely connected with the land, forming a brand-new terrain.

Along the way, Jiang Ling saw many signs of battle.

In the distance, he could still hear the sounds of Martial Artists and exotic beasts fighting.

At this moment, a small squad was inside hunting exotic beasts. They were all on average above Rank 30 and thought they could hunt many beasts and earn rewards by coming in.

Unexpectedly, they were surrounded by a group of exotic beasts and found it difficult to escape.

"We're done for. I'm afraid we're going to die here today!"

"Sigh!"

"We were too arrogant. If we had known, we wouldn't have come in so deep!"

The seven members of the squad were full of regret at this moment.

They had been too greedy this time; seeing so many people getting rewards for hunting exotic beasts, they had become envious.

As a result, they accidentally fell into an encirclement of exotic beasts.

There were over a hundred of these exotic beasts, half of which had reached Rank 30. No matter how strong they were, it was impossible for them to break out.

The exotic beasts approached step by step, their eyes filled with mockery.

These humans were already their food; now was the time to enjoy it.

"Forget it. We've reached this point, let's fight!"

The captain, Wang Tianlai, gritted his teeth. "We'll fight for our lives and charge in one direction. If one of us can get out, that's one!"

"Alright!" the other team members responded, each drawing their weapons and unleashing their Supernatural Ability.

"Kill!"

"Roar!"

The two sides immediately clashed in a bloody fight.

Blood soon splattered into the air. The seven Martial Artists used all their strength to kill over a dozen exotic beasts, but they had also sustained serious injuries.

Their space had been completely compressed by the exotic beasts, and there was no longer any hope of survival.

Despair appeared in their eyes.

Just then, a roar suddenly pierced through the endless space and time, coming from ancient times, causing everyone's heart to tremble.

The seven Human Race Martial Artists and the exotic beasts were all slightly startled. What level of exotic beast was this?

How could it have such might?

Could it be... a Tier 6, or even a Tier 7 or higher exotic beast?

Now they were even more done for!

At that moment, they suddenly heard a human roar.

"Rushing Thunder Hand!"

Rumble... In an instant, dense thunder covered the sky above them.

Countless massive palm shadows overlapped, covering an area of several hundred meters.

Bang, bang, bang... Lightning, mixed with huge palm prints, fell upon the exotic beasts.

These hundred-plus powerful exotic beasts were instantly shattered or fell to the ground, vomiting blood.

The area around the seven Martial Artists was suddenly cleared.

The seven of them remained completely unharmed.

"This... what happened?" The seven Martial Artists were instantly stunned.

They looked forward and saw a figure wrapped in thunder standing there, looking like a god descending from heaven.

"This... he... is he human?"

"Holy crap!"

"One move, insta-killing over a hundred exotic beasts?"

"And half of them were Rank 30+ exotic beasts!"

"What... what kind of strength does this guy have?"

"Is he a Tier 6 powerhouse?"