69: Chapter 69 The Monster's Target
“What are your thoughts after experiencing this monster tide?”
On the hundred-meter city wall, Li Yuxuan gazed at the crimson earth below, then turned and softly asked the four for their thoughts on the day.
“This monster tide seemed imposing, but it didn’t pose much threat to Sea City. Why did Sea City conceal it from all the Outer City residents?”
Fang Yuan, who had lived in the Outer City for sixteen years, was a bit puzzled. The monsters looked terrifying, but humans had firearms. Even ordinary people could kill Silver Rank Monster with firearms.
Given this, why not let the people of the Outer City join the defense and increase the investment in firearms? That way, if there were another monster tide, the number of casualties would be significantly reduced.
“Haha, do you know how monsters locate us? The reason we don’t let Outer City residents know is because our human flesh and blood have a great attraction to monsters.
Dense crowds would only attract more monsters. Hiding indoors can reduce the presence of Qi by more than half. When people are scared, their heartbeats quicken, and their Qi emission strengthens.
Coupled with the presence of the Defense Force on the city wall, the monster tide will basically only impact the city wall. If not for this, those flying monsters that can easily cross the hundred-meter high wall would likely fly directly over it and head straight for the Outer City…!”
Li Yuxuan’s answer greatly surprised Fang Yuan. It turned out there was so much to it.
Monsters actually feed on humans; human Qi is like an energy pack for monsters. Eating enough can even lead to a Breakthrough in Rank.
From this perspective, to cover up the Qi, it is indeed necessary to hide the existence of the monster tide from the people of the Outer City.
If they knew, they would inevitably become nervous, causing more Qi to be emitted, attracting flying monsters to directly fly over the high wall and into the city.
As for why Inner City residents are not restricted, the Inner City is already several kilometers away from the city wall, providing enough distance to eliminate this hidden danger.
“Aunt Xuan, how many powerful firearms does our Sea City have? These firearms are truly powerful, capable of shattering even Silver Rank Monster.”
As soon as Li Yuxuan finished her answer, Lin Zhizhi, who was beside her, asked with some curiosity.
During this defensive battle, the power of various heavy machine guns and large-yield bombs rattled her mind. The seemingly endless monster tide vanished in large swaths under the saturation attacks of various firearms.
“Sea City was quite lucky. Fifty years ago, before the disaster, there was a medium-sized arsenal here that could produce many firearms.
After several expansions, Sea City now possesses a sufficient quantity of firearms and can rapidly consume ammunition.
Look at you, girl, you wouldn’t be thinking of using them, would you? But it’s best not to. Excessive use of firearms will slow down your Cultivate speed.”
Li Yuxuan was very familiar with all aspects of Sea City, and she easily answered the young girl’s question.
After speaking, she changed her tone, specifically cautioning Lin Zhizhi not to be mesmerized by the power of various heavy artillery and machine guns.
Sea City’s firearm research has reached a Bottleneck. The small Sea City is not enough to support them in developing even more powerful firearms.
With the current power of Sea City’s firearms, they can at most barely threaten Gold Rank Professional, and even then, only by using large-yield bombs for a sneak attack.
Otherwise, with the unique perception and speed of Gold Rank True Spirit Professionals, firearms would have difficulty harming them.
These individuals are too fast; before you can pull the trigger, they would already be tens or even hundreds of meters away.
As things stand, firearms are only suitable for use during specific periods and for individuals who find it difficult to Breakthrough the Silver Rank in the future.
“Oh, alright then.”
Lin Zhizhi was a bit disappointed. She had originally wondered if she could use them, but her idea was rejected before she even spoke it.
Following behind Fang Yuan, her ordinary Talent put immense pressure on her. This time, seeing the immense power of firearms, she had even considered using them herself.
There was no other way. Unable to use firearms, Lin Zhizhi secretly encouraged herself to train harder and raise her Rank in the future.
“Alright, you all go back. Your training was interrupted by the monster tide earlier. I will spend a month later to hone your combat skills. Remember to gather at channel 56 in the north before 7 AM every morning.”
Seeing that no one had any further questions, Li Yuxuan dismissed them to return home, while she took her niece elsewhere.
The remaining three looked at each other, said nothing more, and descended the steep stairs from the hundred-meter city wall.
Even as he descended, Fang Yuan felt a bit dazed; the shock he experienced today was truly immense.
Not participating in the great battle, but watching from the highest point as a large number of Defense Force members passionately protected Sea City, and the seemingly endless monsters—each sight was unforgettable.
Only by seeing it with his own eyes could he truly comprehend his own weakness. Almost all the monsters were Bronze Rank.
He was currently only Bronze Level One, a bit stronger in power, even more powerful than a Bronze Level Two Professional, but in this war, he could only be part of the lowest tier.
Fang Yuan was not disheartened by this; instead, it filled him with fighting spirit, erasing any nascent arrogance and motivating him to train harder and raise his Rank faster in the future.
“Sister Yueyue, do you think people like us, with only Bronze Rank Talent, can reach the Gold Rank and even higher, to become legendary Professionals?”
On the way back, Lin Zhizhi’s mind was still replaying the scene she had witnessed on the high wall, especially the nearly hundred-meter-tall Bowl Stone Monster and the Gold Rank Professional who could kill them.
The young girl looked at the person beside her, who, like herself, only had a Bronze Rank Talent.
Gu Yue, who was asked, suddenly paused. She was merely hiding her Talent; she didn't actually only have Bronze Rank Talent.
Gu Yue had never even considered the question of Talent, as she was among those with good Talent.
“...Poor Talent does not limit a Professional’s height. As far as I know, many Gold Rank Professional only have Bronze Rank Talent. Don’t worry; I’ll make you monster dishes later.”
After a moment of thought, Gu Yue gently advised the young girl not to worry. For this, she even promised Lin Zhizhi that she would cook monster dishes for her in the future.
Hearing this, Lin Zhizhi’s mood immediately improved significantly. Her situation was better than most people's: she had energy points and could quickly raise her Rank with the help of monster dishes.
Along the way, Lin Zhizhi and Gu Yue talked incessantly, mostly with the former asking and the latter answering. As for Fang Yuan, he remained silent throughout, barely speaking.
“Sister Gu Yue, see you tomorrow!”
When they parted, Lin Zhizhi waved continuously, bidding farewell to her Sister Gu Yue. After their conversation on the road, their relationship had grown much closer.