41: Ningnan Kingdom Arrives

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh—

On the ruined, dilapidated battlefield, Zhao Donglai led the reinforcements and Xu Feng's group in a swift advance.

Under the sudden appearance of that colossal entity, many Vicious Beasts were momentarily stunned. It was this brief moment that allowed Zhao Donglai and his team to gain the upper hand, swiftly killing them.

After dealing with the Vicious Beasts in front of him, Zhao Donglai rushed towards Ye Liuyun's Defense Zone.

Along the way, he encountered Xu Feng, Ming Xingguo, and others who had arrived with reinforcements. Everyone's condition was not good; humans of the same rank were inherently at a disadvantage against Vicious Beasts.

Especially with such a surging beast tide.

Zhao Donglai moved through the ruins, his gaze solemn and silent.

That colossal entity was definitely connected to Ye Liuyun, especially the blue flames, which were almost an amplified version of Ye Liuyun's skill.

Putting aside his thoughts, Zhao Donglai charged out at full speed.

Before long, they arrived at Defense Zone 792.

The horrific scene that met their eyes shocked everyone.

Although other areas were also terrible, at least there were still living people. This place had been ravaged beyond recognition; the partitions on both sides of the Defense Zone even had cracks.

Zhao Donglai immediately spotted Ye Liuyun in a pool of blood. He was lying at the center of a giant footprint, the ground deeply sunken by a third.

Around him were black ink and broken tentacles everywhere.

"Ye Liuyun is there!"

"Save him!"

Xu Feng also saw Xiao Chen on the wall and immediately called for the support troops behind him to go up.

Zhao Donglai rushed to Ye Liuyun's side, placing his hand over his nose. A warm breath emerged, and Zhao Donglai completely relaxed, slumping to the ground.

Unconsciously, he was drenched in sweat.

"How is he, Regimental Commander?"

"He's still alive!"

Xu Feng let out a heavy sigh.

As long as Ye Liuyun had a breath left, that was enough; the army had plenty of special medicines.

Zhao Donglai found two soldiers to escort Ye Liuyun back to the VIP ward. A comprehensive examination was still necessary for them to be at ease.

"Bone-Spike Source Octopus, a Tier 4 Vicious Beast, damn it! This beast!" Ming Xingguo immediately recognized the severed limb on the ground. This type of Vicious Beast was extremely adept at large-scale combat.

On the battlefield, the damage caused by this thing even surpassed that of a Tier 5 Vicious Beast.

His previous superior had died from one of these things.

The heavy machine gun among Vicious Beasts.

It was fortunate this thing wasn't let in. Otherwise, the losses would probably not have been just one company... Hearing this, Zhao Donglai and Xu Feng exchanged a look, their eyes filled with complexity.

Tier 4?!

Although the combat footage hadn't been retrieved yet, and Ye Liuyun hadn't woken up, they both believed that this was definitely Ye Liuyun's doing.

The two of them couldn't quite describe how they felt now. Happiness was certainly there, but more than that was a deep sense of bewilderment.

What exactly was the relationship between Ye Liuyun and that colossal entity?

"Regimental Commander, Battle 95th Company did not disgrace itself, we..."

Xiao Chen was brought over, barely breathing, but he still raised his hand and reached for Zhao Donglai.

"I know, you did well!" Zhao Donglai gripped his hand tightly.

"But my... my children..." Tears streamed down Xiao Chen's cheeks.

Out of over four hundred people in Battle 95th Company, he was the only one left!

"Rest and recover. Once you're well, I'll recommend you for commendation!" Zhao Donglai felt a bitter taste in his mouth, but this was war!

The fight between humans and Vicious Beasts was never easy. Among the six nations, the people of Great Xia were considered the safest.

And this was thanks to people like them fighting valiantly, bathed in blood.

Defending the homeland!

These four words were heavier than Mount Tai!

Xiao Chen's emotional fluctuations caused his wounds to reopen, and blood immediately stained him red.

"Quickly send him to recuperate!" Xu Feng waved his hand. If they kept talking, this kid might die here.

Alas!

"Wait... wait, Regimental Commander, I still have something to say. The Bone-Spike Source Octopus was... killed by Ye Liuyun... He just... turned... Vicious..."

Before he could finish, Xiao Chen's head slumped to the side, and he completely fainted.

"Carry him away!" Zhao Donglai waved his hand.

Although he hadn't finished speaking, Zhao Donglai knew what he meant. This matter needed to be reported to the superiors.

With the arrival of the support troops, the beast tide gradually retreated.

The scale of this Vicious Beast attack had already exceeded A-grade; it was a complete misjudgment, which was why it caused such heavy casualties!

Two hours later.

The battle gradually drew to a close... Defense Zone 792.

Several figures swept down from the sky.

The soldiers who were cleaning the battlefield all stopped and saluted.

"Where is Zhao Donglai? Tell him to come see me."

Commander Liu, clutching a hammer, squatted on the ground, looking at the footprint that covered almost half of the Defense Zone, a strange expression on his face.

Behind him were leaders of various ranks from the Eastern Theater Command, with Tier 7 and Tier 8 cultivators everywhere!

Not long after.

Zhao Donglai arrived with Xu Feng and Ming Xingguo.

"Commander!"

"What's going on? Do you know what that thing was just now?" Commander Liu stood up and asked Zhao Donglai.

"Reporting, Commander, the specific situation is unclear, but we roughly suspect it was caused by Ye Liuyun."

"Ye Liuyun? Old Ning's son?" Commander Liu asked, rubbing his head.

"Yes, Commander."

"Where is he now?"

"In the infirmary. He had already fainted when we arrived."

Commander Liu frowned slightly. "Take me to see him."

Ye Liuyun? This commotion is related to him?

A little kid at Tier 1?

This was too incredible.

"Yes, and Commander, Old Ning is also here," Zhao Donglai said in a low voice, turning back after taking two steps.

"When did he arrive?" Commander Liu quickly tidied his appearance and clothes upon hearing this.

"Half an hour ago."

"Lead the way."

Commander Liu, leading the entire high command of the Eastern Theater Command, marched grandly towards the logistics department... VIP ward.

Ning Nanguo sat by the bedside, looking at Ye Liuyun, his face filled with relief and his eyes with tenderness.

When he learned that Ye Liuyun had blocked a Tier 4 Vicious Beast, his heart was deeply touched.

He was worthy of the military uniform he wore.

Truly his adopted son.

"Leader, I've already asked. The doctor said Liuyun is just exhausted and will be fine after some rest.

Neither of his two external injuries is fundamental." Secretary Liu wiped the sweat from his forehead, speaking with relief.

"Mm."

Ning Nanguo nodded.

"Bang bang bang."

"Old Ning, our Commander Liu is here."

Secretary Liu quickly went to the door and opened it.

"Old Leader, why did you come personally?" Commander Liu walked in quickly.

When he first joined the army, Ning Nanguo was his Regimental Commander!

Under Ning Nanguo, he learned a great deal, and if Ning Nanguo hadn't blocked a fatal blow for him back then...

He probably wouldn't be standing here now.

Although Ning Nanguo had now retired to a second-line position, Commander Liu still respected him greatly.

He would visit Quancheng whenever he had time each year.

This was also the fundamental reason why Ning Nanguo arranged for Ye Liuyun to come here.

"How could I not come personally? Liu Sanshui, oh Liu Sanshui!" Ning Nanguo turned to look at the old man, his tone displeased.

Secretary Liu and the leaders of the Eastern Theater Command all left the room.

The words between the two old friends were not for them to hear.

As the door closed.

Liu Sanshui took off his hat and lowered his head, saying, "Old Leader, scold me if you must. It's my fault for not completing the task you gave me."

"I'm not talking about that. When he wears this uniform, he naturally has to be worthy of it. What I'm saying is, how did you manage this?

Such a large beast tide, and the response methods are so lacking?

I saw those children on my way here, alas..."

Liu Sanshui sighed, "Old Leader, you don't know. The beast tide warnings are becoming increasingly inaccurate, and the Vicious Beast Zone has us completely figured out."

"Enough said. You are a military leader, and I am just an old man. I came today to see Liuyun. You should go back to your work; you don't need to accompany me." Ning Nanguo waved his hand.

"No, Old Leader, I actually do have something to discuss with this young man. He helped me a great deal! And..."