36: And the second beast?

Following Zhao Donglai's order, as soon as the two hours were up, Ye Liuyun charged out like a wild horse, seizing every second.

Within the defense zone, Xiao Chen and the others from Battle 95th Company excitedly greeted Ye Liuyun upon his return.

"Company Commander Ye, thank you! If it weren't for you, we would have suffered casualties even if we had gotten through that small-scale Vicious Beast tide just now," Xiao Chen said with a solemn and grateful expression.

"Company Commander, aren't we comrades? There's no 'yours' or 'mine' between comrades," Ye Liuyun waved his hand casually.

"Give Company Commander Ye some applause!"

As Xiao Chen's words fell, the soldiers present immediately erupted in thunderous applause. Ye Liuyun had, in a way, saved their lives.

A full company stationed in a defense zone for three days would be crippled upon withdrawal.

Everyone faced the risk of death, but with Ye Liuyun, their chances of survival greatly increased, even if it was only for a short two minutes... In the monitoring room.

Xu Feng watched Ye Liuyun being so popular, his arms crossed, looking very satisfied.

"Remember to record the rewards. Although he isn't a formal soldier, National Martial Arts University also has military ranks.

Compile his combat achievements during his time here, and when he's about to leave, have the statistics department contact National Martial Arts University.

Tell them about this situation," Zhao Donglai glanced at the screen and said to Xu Feng.

"Hahaha, alright, but Commander, I seem to vaguely remember someone saying they wanted to kick him out."

"Xu Feng, are you trying to cause trouble again?"

"I'm sorry, Commander, I was just joking with you!" Xu Feng quickly pleaded for mercy.

"Alright, continue the investigation."

Zhao Donglai waved his hand, his eyes filled with undeniable admiration as he watched Ye Liuyun mingling with the company soldiers... After returning to the defense zone, everyone was clearly more active towards Ye Liuyun than before. After this battle, although Ye Liuyun earned the nickname 'Ye Two-Minute', he had also completely integrated into the team.

Not only this defense zone, but other defense zones had also heard that a top scorer from the college entrance examination had joined Battle 95th Company, killing over three thousand Vicious Beasts in two minutes of combat.

In the following days, there were no Vicious Beast tides of that scale; most were groups of three to five hundred launching charges.

This was naturally not enough to satisfy Ye Liuyun.

Xiao Chen also knew Ye Liuyun's story, so he intentionally instructed the company members to let Ye Liuyun kill as many Vicious Beasts as possible.

In the blink of an eye, a month passed. Battle 95th Company, after two weeks of defense duty, was withdrawn and replaced by another company.

Lying in his dormitory, Ye Liuyun's demeanor was completely different from a month ago. Now, he unconsciously exuded a chilling Killing Intent, and the coldness in his eyes grew increasingly intense.

This was the bloody aura of the battlefield.

A unique battlefield temperament forged by the crucible of war.

During this time, he mostly restrained his Atomic Breath; usually, he engaged in close combat. From this month of fighting, Ye Liuyun realized he lacked large-scale destructive Martial Skills.

While Atomic Breath was good, it was his trump card. Killing enemies with just his fists was too slow.

When school started, he definitely needed to find some powerful, large-scale Martial Skills.

There were several Tianli System Martial Artists in the company; their techniques were much more visually impressive and larger in scale, but unfortunately, their power wasn't great.

"Company Commander Ye, Commander Zhao's order: our company is on duty in the defense zone tomorrow."

"Understood."

After two weeks of rest, it was finally their turn again... Eastern Theater Command Headquarters.

The screen, over six meters tall, was densely packed with the faces of various regimental commanders.

"According to reports from our infiltrators in the Ferocious Beast Zone, a large-scale Vicious Beast tide may occur in the coming week.

All levels are to prepare accordingly. Leaders below regimental level will form special support teams and work from the front line."

A dark-faced old man in a general's uniform said gravely.

"Yes!"

"Zhao Donglai of the 98th Regiment, stay behind. Everyone else, go make arrangements."

The avatars on the screen exited one by one, and soon only Zhao Donglai remained.

"How is that Ye Liuyun doing in your company? Has he caused you any trouble?"

"Reporting to the Commander-in-Chief, Deputy Company Commander Ye is doing very well!"

"Oh?"

The Commander-in-Chief showed a slight smile, "It's not easy to hear 'very well' from you.

In that case, take good care of him. He is a soldier, but also a student!

And he is Old Ning's only child. You know what I mean."

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief, I understand."

"Hmm, go make arrangements then."

After the Commander-in-Chief finished speaking, Zhao Donglai also went offline.

The former let out a soft breath.

Ning Nanguo was his old partner; he knew everything about Ye Liuyun's arrival here.

The reason he asked just now was to remind Zhao Donglai to make proper arrangements for the potential Vicious Beast tide here.

As a student temporarily undergoing training, Ye Liuyun had already done well enough.

Of course, the front line wouldn't truly send him to his death; being relatively strict was sufficient... Regimental Headquarters.

Zhao Donglai immediately convened a meeting for officers at the company level and above. As Deputy Company Commander, Ye Liuyun naturally followed Xiao Chen here.

The several battalion commanders and deputy regimental commanders in the regiment were very familiar with each other.

A month's time, neither long nor short, was already enough to forge deep bonds on the front line.

After taking his seat, Ye Liuyun keenly sensed something was amiss.

Normally, everyone's faces were relaxed, but today, even Xu Feng's expression was full of solemnity.

It seemed like a major operation was underway.

"Is everyone here?"

"Reporting to the Commander, all officers at company level and above are present," Chief of Staff Ming Xingguo said with a booming voice.

"I will convey the Commander-in-Chief's order. According to reports from our infiltrators in the Ferocious Beast Zone, a large-scale Vicious Beast tide may occur this week.

There are even Third-Tier and above Vicious Beasts present. All resting companies will cease their rest periods starting tomorrow.

Defense zones will be patrolled by units of two companies. I and the regimental leaders will form a special support team stationed at the front line.

Ready to provide support at any time."

"Yes!"

Everyone present responded in unison.

"Deputy Company Commander Ye."

"Present!"

Ye Liuyun, whose name was called, stood up and answered loudly.

"Given your combat strength, you are temporarily assigned to the special support team."

"Yes, I guarantee to complete the mission."

Hearing Ye Liuyun's reply, Zhao Donglai pressed his hand down.

"All on-duty units must always remember our mission.

As long as there is still one person in the defense zone, it must not be overrun by Vicious Beasts."

"Guaranteed to complete the mission!"

The powerful voices soared into the sky.

"Alright, everyone go make arrangements."

Zhao Donglai waved his hand, and with a rush, the people in the room dispersed.

Ye Liuyun and Xiao Chen returned to their company, assembled the soldiers, and immediately went to the defense zone for duty that night.

"Old Xiao, we still have infiltrators in the Ferocious Beast Zone?" After the troops were settled, Ye Liuyun couldn't help but ask.

He had been very confused at the regimental headquarters just now.

How could there be infiltrators in the Ferocious Beast Zone? Were they disguised as Vicious Beasts? Or had they incited Vicious Beasts to switch sides?

Neither seemed very realistic.

Ordinary Vicious Beasts couldn't understand human speech at all, and high-tier Vicious Beasts were even less likely to cooperate with humans.

"You don't think there are only Vicious Beasts in the Ferocious Beast Zone, do you?"

"What do you mean? Are there people in the Ferocious Beast Zone?"

Ye Liuyun became even more confused by Xiao Chen's words.

"Of course there are. Vicious Beasts occupy more than half of Blue Star, and many of the indigenous people there have defected to the Vicious Beasts.

Not only do we have infiltrators there, but they also have them here with us."

Listening to Xiao Chen's words, Ye Liuyun's eyes widened slightly. This was the first time he had heard of such a thing.

Two-faced traitors?

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