17: Emergency mobilization

A massive number of Ghouls swarmed out from the shadowy corners in all directions.

Their builds were more than a size larger and sturdier than those encountered before.

The Demonic Qi emanating from their bodies was also far denser than before.

"So many Ghouls?!"

"The aura on them isn't right!"

"Such thick Demonic Qi!"

The faces of all the Special Agents instantly turned deathly pale.

"Attack! Fire at will!"

"Hold your ground! The defensive line cannot be broken!"

Scorching psionic attacks poured out frantically.

However, this time, the effectiveness of their attacks was greatly reduced.

Those robust Ghouls actually managed to withstand the impact of the psionic bullets and lunged forward madly.

One Special Agent didn't have time to dodge; he only managed to let out a blood-curdling scream before being submerged by several Ghouls.

Blood dyed the ground red.

"Damn it! How can these Ghouls be so strong!"

"We can't hold them back! We can't hold them back anymore!"

Panic spread through the Ranks like a plague.

They fell into an absolute disadvantage, pinned down by an endless tide of Ghouls.

"Requesting backup! Requesting backup! We are under a large-scale Ghoul ambush! Repeat! Requesting backup!"

Shrill cries for help were transmitted back to the Spiritual Energy Bureau Headquarters through the terminals... Donghai City Psionic Bureau, Command Center.

At the same time the distress signal was received from the scene, the Demonic Qi concentration data on the main screen also suddenly spiked to an alarming value.

The entire command center instantly erupted into an uproar.

"How is this possible! How can there be so many Ghouls!"

"How did they even infiltrate? We didn't notice them at all!"

"Quick! Contact Captain Wang Hu! Tell them to return and provide support immediately!"

A dispatcher shouted anxiously.

However, no matter how he called, only the dead silence of static came from the communicator.

Wang Hu and those two elite Third-Class Squads had lost contact!

An icy chill instantly enveloped the entire command center.

Director Qin Shan stood up abruptly; he realized that the situation had exceeded their initial estimates.

This was very likely a trap!

A bloody trap targeted specifically at their Spiritual Energy Bureau!

"Raise the alert level to maximum!"

Qin Shan's voice carried a trace of imperceptible trembling, yet it remained full of power.

"Order! All standby Special Operations Teams, deploy immediately! Seal off the entire East City Industrial Zone!"

"At the same time, issue an emergency support mission to all on-duty Special Agents in the surrounding areas!"

"All Special Agents of Level Two and above must proceed to the target location immediately to participate in the suppression!"

"First-Level Agents are to assist in evacuating civilians and cordoning off the scene from the perimeter!"

His orders were instantly transmitted to every corner of Donghai City through the command center... Meanwhile.

Chen Nian had finished his task and was currently walking leisurely back to the Spiritual Energy Bureau.

With a thought, a light blue virtual light screen quietly surfaced before his eyes.

【demon slaying and evil eradication system】

【host: Chen Nian】

【Realm: Awakening Realm (Level 30)】

【Physique: Prison Suppressing Divine Body (Level 2)】

【Skills: Mountain-Collapsing Fist (Level 3), Myriad Things Yuan Absorption Art (Level 1)】

【points: 671】

Looking at those 671 points, Chen Nian's eyes flickered slightly.

The harvest wasn't huge, but compared to the dozens of points he had this morning that couldn't do anything, it was already a great improvement.

However, this amount of points was still far from enough to upgrade the "Prison Suppressing Divine Body."

But he could already continue to level up the "Mountain-Collapsing Fist."

Recalling the scene from earlier where he had collapsed that thug leader into a mist of blood with a single punch, he was still somewhat excited.

It had to be said, this Mountain-Collapsing Fist was indeed powerful; it perfectly matched his vision of ultimate power.

System products are trustworthy!

Thus, without the slightest hesitation, he ordered in his mind: "System, use all points to upgrade 'Mountain-Collapsing Fist'."

What he needed most now was purer, more extreme destructive power.

The kind of absolute power that could blast all Demonic Evils and ghostly things into dust with a single punch!

【Ding! Consumed 600 points, 'Mountain-Collapsing Fist' level increased to Level 9!】

Accompanied by the System announcement.

An indescribable, majestic power, like surging magma, flowed frantically through his Meridians into his arms, finally converging at his knuckles.

His bones crackled, and his muscle fibers reorganized and strengthened in a profound way.

He could clearly feel that his fists seemed to have become much heavier.

The power contained within seemed sufficient to destroy everything.

Chen Nian slowly clenched his fists, feeling the explosive power nearly overflowing from between his knuckles.

A strong impulse rose in his heart.

He wanted to test it.

He wanted to find something and give it a fierce punch.

He even started calculating whether to go out for another stroll to see if he could encounter a few more unlucky bastards under tonight's moonlight.

He hadn't had his fill of killing all day!

Just then.

"Beep beep beep—"

The personal terminal on his wrist suddenly emitted an urgent notification sound.

A red emergency mission message forcibly popped up.

【Emergency Support Mission: A large-scale Ghoul nest has been discovered in the Abandoned East City Industrial Zone. Multiple Combat Squads are trapped, and the situation is critical! Requesting support from all Special Agents in the surrounding area!】

【Mission Requirements: Special Agents of Level Two and above, please proceed to the target location immediately to participate in the suppression operation. First-Level Agents, please assist in civilian evacuation, cordoning off the scene, and maintaining order from the perimeter.】

【Mission Rank: Extremely Dangerous!】

Looking at the text on the terminal screen, Chen Nian's breathing hitched for a moment.

Then, his eyes suddenly lit up.

It was the gaze of a hunter seeing top-tier prey, filled with undisguised excitement and longing.

Ask and you shall receive!

A large-scale Ghoul nest?

Just how large was this "large-scale"?

He didn't care how large it was.

He only knew that each of those moving Ghouls, in his eyes, represented lines of jumping points.

Moreover, the mission location was actually not far from him.

How could he possibly miss this feast!

In the next moment, the "Prison Suppressing Divine Body" within Chen Nian's body roared into operation.

A faint golden force of blood and qi flowed beneath his skin.

The ground beneath his feet was instantly stamped into a shallow depression.

His entire being turned into an afterimage difficult to catch with the naked eye, tearing through the night as he sped toward the target location marked in the mission briefing!