Red Serpent obediently shut her mouth, and resentfully poked the corpse a few times with her blade limbs.
Her voice echoed in Wang Jixuan's heart:
"I'm so angry! I wanted to be human so badly, but I became a monster. They are human, yet they turned themselves into monsters!"
Wang Jixuan smiled without a word.
The souls of these six people were all hidden inside the crystal cores. The corpses could be taken back for research later. Based on the characteristics of the crystal cores, these souls would not be able to escape on their own.
However, just to be safe, he also prepared six Demon Sealing Talismans.
'Crystal core implanted into the human body, brain-devouring worms controlling the human brain, forcibly enhancing the strength of spiritual energy users.'
'The Blade Beasts do have some tricks up their sleeves.'
Wang Jixuan's thoughts stirred slightly, and he looked up at the wind and sand permeating everywhere, a sense of unease growing in his heart.
It was as if pairs of vertical pupils were coldly watching from all directions.
During this time, he had been thinking about how to deal with spiritual practitioners, but he had not forgotten that spiritual practitioners were the losers, defeated by the Blade Beast civilization.
The real powerful enemies were still these beasts.
"Everyone, hurry back. Leave the bodies of these warriors to the troops coming from behind to collect."
Wang Jixuan instructed:
"Peony, cut off the heads of these six guys, burn the brain-devouring worms inside, and take the bodies back for research."
"Yes, sir!"
The transport plane slowly descended from the sky.
Wang Jixuan was about to leave when he suddenly remembered something and quickly went to the wreckage of the plane that Red Serpent had rescued earlier, pulling out Uncle Tai and a few surviving researchers.
As they returned to Fortress 76, the transport plane flew slowly at low altitude, while the sub-King-level 'Human Soul Blade Beast' Red Serpent sprinted wildly on the ground.
The garrison troops from the fortress who came to support almost issued an alarm about a Blade Beast siege.
The members of Shen Qionglin's team who had just arrived at D5 were all pale, clearly frightened by this scene.
They had never seen such a spectacle!
When Wang Jixuan returned to Fortress 76, on a sand dune nearby, a Blade Beast hidden in the sand, shaped like a scorpion and only twenty centimeters long, aimed its tail at Red Serpent, who was entering the hangar for shelter.
The bug burrowed into the sand and quickly disappeared.
… …
Two hours later.
Wang Jixuan sat in the dormitory on the seventh floor of Fortress 76, slowly exhaling a breath of stale air.
Daoist didn't bother much about how to settle Shen Qionglin and her team, as there were plenty of professionals here.
The interruption of his breakthrough just now had caused him a bit of damage to his vital energy, and now he had to focus on recovering!
His spiritual sense was released, surveying all directions.
The level of martial law in Fortress 76 was now equal to or even exceeded that of the General Headquarters.
Black Shell Instructor, the second-generation half-human mecha, was staying with Dongfang Zhenghong in the command post on the third floor, observing the battle situation on the six fronts through the screen wall.
Both of them had serious expressions, obviously the front lines were a bit strained.
The sudden addition of Beast God Sect spiritual energy users to the battle had put tremendous pressure on the local battlefield.
Fortunately, D5 responded in a timely manner, and Commander-in-Chief Fu Jian rushed over to take charge, organizing an effective counterattack.
Spiritual sense swept over;
Zhou Zhengde was holding a meeting with the Chief Administrator, studying the transformation of the lower city. They seemed to be planning some kind of political activity related to Fortress 82.
Wang Jixuan wasn't interested in these things, so he didn't look much.
Shen Qionglin and the white coats she brought were now undergoing physical examinations at the surface military camp, checking for unknown antigens.
A fortress is a closed space, and it is extremely easy for infectious diseases to break out.
Although the major integrated war zones consciously updated the public's 'antibodies' in a timely manner, those who returned from other war zones, especially those who came out of biological laboratories, still could not reassure everyone.
This kind of inspection was a necessary procedure.
The Buddhist Hall Squad had returned to their respective residences to rest.
The maids of the Peak Maid Corps were also starting to do some daily maintenance.
The neighbor next door should be on vacation, still sleeping in the middle of the day, probably stayed up late again to record songs?
It's just that her sleeping posture is a bit unsightly, and she's so old, yet she's still wearing a nightgown with a small bear pattern… …
Ahem, do not look at what is improper.
Wang Jixuan quickly retracted his spiritual sense, and let his spiritual sense naturally extend, deliberately bypassing a certain virtual singer next door, maintaining basic vigilance.
"Peony."
He said with his eyes closed:
"Notify the Buddhist Hall Squad and your team members that the front line may need combat power. If they are willing, they can apply after a short rest and rush over to support.
"It's enough to have you by my side to stay behind.
"Unless someone I know is injured and needs rescue, don't wake me up for anything else."
"Okay, sir," Peony blinked, "Then what about other emergencies?"
"Unless someone I know is injured and needs rescue, don't wake me up for anything else."
"Understood!"
Peony said gently:
"Being recognized by the commander is really a lucky thing."
Wang Jixuan smiled without a word.
Loyal wingmen often flatter.
— Her humor system included this part.
Calming his mind and concentrating, Wang Jixuan began to meditate, and images constantly flashed through his mind, which were the scenes of his hard cultivation in the mountains in his previous life.
He was recalling what he was thinking at the beginning.
Coming back again, there must always be some different ideas to check for omissions.
Gradually, starlight reappeared around Wang Jixuan, as if he was in a starry sky.
Peony knelt on the cushion in the corner, habitually pretending to be charging, her long eyelashes joined together, connected to the fortress network, taking this as a starting point, linking to the information network of the D5 integrated war zone.
She was keeping an eye on all areas for Wang Jixuan, protecting the people Wang Jixuan cared about in her own way.
Such as Ling Tong, Shen Hai, Sister Wan, Wan Xiaoqi, Zhou Zhengde, Wei Na, etc.
This is the hidden purpose of the loyal wingman. — That's what Peony thinks.
In the evening.
The strange phenomena around Wang Jixuan disappeared, and the Spirit Release Array he had set up was also turned off. The stars in the sky had returned to his body, hiding a sea of stars in his body.
Wang Jixuan was immersed in the realm of Dao, and was a little reluctant to leave for a while.
The Returning Void Realm had been successfully entered.
The foundation of Dao was initially rounded, and later he only needed to lay a solid foundation, let the Nascent Soul and Dao body be improved as much as possible, and then let the God, Soul, Body, Essence, and Qi begin to merge, then he could enter the Condensing Core Realm.
The Condensing Core Realm is a big hurdle.
If one can condense a Golden Core, one can embark on the Golden Core Avenue and call oneself a Golden Core Daoist.
At that time, the cultivator can cross the void, raise his hand to call wind and rain in a local area, and the power of spells can reach the profound, and the power of Taoism will greatly increase!
However, Daoist Wang is still a little far away from the Golden Core Realm.
A trace of his mind left enlightenment, took out the sword pill stored close to his body, and began to perform the last step of refining the sword pill.
This flying sword is about to be born.
It was this trace of distraction that allowed Wang Jixuan to hear the conversation outside the door later.
Zheng Shiduo came to find him, but was stopped by Peony.
"Brother Wang is still in promotion?"
"Yes, promotion is a secret matter, please don't spread it around."
"I know, I know, the application I made has been approved. It seems that the front line really needs people. Are we all going to support the Buddhist Hall Squad? What about the defense here?"
Peony explained: "Peony will be here, and the maid group's application has been rejected. According to Peony's understanding, the military seems to be short of us mechanical bodies!"
"Okay," Zheng Shiduo did not forget to urge, "We will leave now, contact us directly if there is anything."
"Be careful, Mr. Pervert." Peony waved her hand in response.
"Why don't I feel anything when you scold me? It's strange," Zheng Shiduo scratched his head and quickly left.
The Buddhist Hall Squad has been fully armed and continues to set off.
Wang Jixuan didn't urge them much, and continued to wholeheartedly enlighten Dao and refine the flying sword.
Although the flying sword is powerful, it needs to be nourished with the body and soul. After it is refined, it must be entrusted to the Qi Sea. If the flying sword is damaged later, it will also greatly affect itself.
The so-called life and death are intertwined, probably like this.
He didn't know that Peony had already prepared good news for him.
The half-human mecha group led by Ling Tong had won a great victory, defeating a King-level Blade Beast at a very small cost!
Although it was the weakest King-level Blade Beast around D5.
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And in the land where the war has just ended, Ling Tong is facing a choice. The 'mastermind' who gave her this choice is the Demon Commander-in-Chief who is sitting in charge of the front line in another direction.
… …
In the evening.
Ling Tong is in the battlefield.
Overlooking from the air, a large number of armored clusters drove away from the edge of the mountain of corpses piled up by Blade Beasts, and one fire mecha after another was hung under the transport plane and transported back to the rear base camp.
The second-line troops who specialize in cleaning up the battlefield began to move into the battlefield, and they also had to guard against the possibility of seriously injured and undead Blade Beasts suddenly launching an attack.
Now, the crystal cores collected here, as well as everything of value on the Blade Beasts, will be transported back to the D5 General Headquarters in accordance with the latest temporary law implemented in the D5 war zone.
The Spirit Energy Capital can no longer intervene.
In a large supply truck driving back to the rear base camp.
Ling Tong was lying on the operating table, receiving treatment from the logistics team. Some scorched areas appeared on the right mechanical arm, which were injuries caused by pressure overload during the previous fierce battle.
She had never thought before that she could really fight a King-level Blade Beast.
With the blessing of more than a dozen magic weapon Bagua plates, with the help of the spiritual energy module loaded on the exclusive mecha, using the Seven Star Sword Formation, their seven not-so-strongest mecha bodies really defeated a King-level Blade Beast!
This tactic is reproducible!
Ling Tong was very excited about this.
Therefore, she, who was usually unsmiling, always had an indelible smile on her lips.
"Officer?"
A young female mechanic handed over a cup of coffee, with a straw attached to the coffee cup.
Ling Tong looked up and took two sips, a hint of weariness showing in her eyes.
She asked, "How is Fortress 76?"
"Everything is normal, much better than the condition of your mechanical arm."
Sister Wan replied without looking up, her eyes fixed on a series of constantly scrolling data, and said quickly:
"Don't worry about Wang Zheng's side. They previously defeated six Beast God Sect's psionicists and are now resting in the fortress."
"Beast God Sect's psionicists?"
Ling Tong moved the fingers of her mechanical arm, and a series of projections appeared in front of her.
These were intelligence reports submitted to the General Command regarding the Beast God Sect:
[Beast God Sect's psionicists suddenly appeared on the border, coordinating with Blade Beast swarms to attack, causing heavy casualties to our side. Details. (4 hours ago)]
[Beast God Sect's psionicists were discovered near Fortress 76. The other party is suspected of attacking the confidential target C23, and has been repelled. Details. (3 hours ago)]
[The latest dissection shows that a crystal core has been injected into the bodies of the Beast God Sect's psionicists, some in the stomach, some in the large intestine. Examination of their bodily organs revealed that these crystal cores were forcibly inserted into their abdomens, and then the wounds healed on their own. The organs in these psionicists' bodies have mutated. Their brains contain huge brain-eating worms, which has been confirmed as the first example of Blade Beasts modifying human bodies. It is recommended to notify all war zones as soon as possible. (3 minutes ago).]
[It has been confirmed that a total of more than 620 members of the Beast God Sect have defected from the Psionic City, and more than 300 members of the Beast God Sect have defected from other secret bases in the Psionic City. Attached list. (8 days ago).]
Ling Tong carefully read the first three messages.
Her expression was slightly solemn.
Sister Wan smiled and said, "Don't be stressed, we have a secret weapon: the Miracle Manufacturing Machine."
"Blade Beasts modifying humans," Ling Tong said simply, "This kind of thing really happened. Previously, it was only theoretically possible."
"Doesn't this indirectly indicate that the Blade Beasts are desperate?"
Sister Wan yawned, a little bloodshot in her eyes, and muttered:
"In the past, where would we have had this kind of treatment? Now that the brain-eating worms have been discovered, the Blade Beasts have lost their surveillance over humans, and they are speaking and modifying psionicists."
"These monsters might come up with something big later on."
"Didn't they say before that Blade Beasts can devour and fuse with each other? Although this phenomenon only occurs in low-level Blade Beasts, mid-level and high-level Blade Beasts have not yet shown this phenomenon."
"But who can say for sure?"
Ling Tong asked, "Does the other side of the battlefield need our support?"
"Please, you must rest now."
Sister Wan said helplessly:
"You have already completed a great feat and made outstanding contributions. Now you must allow yourself to recover your strength."
"Close your eyes and sleep for a while. If Wang Zheng calls, I will say you are dating the Dream God."
"Or, I'll give you a harmless sleeping potion."
"It's best not to joke like that. He is a very serious person."
Ling Tong closed her eyes, and a hint of fatigue appeared on her delicate face. She was about to fall into a deep sleep...
"Urgent telegram from the Commander-in-Chief!"
Ling Tong jumped up from the operating table almost reflexively. The mechanical arm was still connected to a series of wires. Her proud figure stood tall, and she raised her hand to salute the projection screen in front of her.
More than a dozen logistics personnel in the transport vehicle immediately gathered behind Ling Tong, saluting somewhat chaotically.
"Well, thank you all for your hard work."
Fu Jian nodded lightly, looked at Ling Tong, and said simply, "Switch to the mechanical arm's built-in encrypted voice channel."
"Yes!"
Ling Tong's fingers tapped quickly. Sister Wan hurriedly took two earphones and put them into Ling Tong's ears.
Fu Jian's voice quickly rang out:
"Thank you for your hard work in this battle. With seven relatively low-cost fifteen-meter-class exclusive mecha, defeating a King-level Blade Beast, your names have been written into human military history."
Ling Tong immediately replied, "This is the result of the war zone working together!"
"That is also what you exchanged with your efforts and risking your lives."
Fu Jian said:
"Don't worry about this direction. I have already activated a small part of the mechanical legion. The Beast God Sect's psionicists only caused us some confusion, and now the situation has stabilized."
"Ling Tong, I need you to make a choice now."
"Commander-in-Chief! Ling Tong's world has no multiple-choice questions. Soldiers only execute orders!"
"No, you must choose, considering comprehensively."
Fu Jian said in a deep voice:
"The first path is that you continue to follow the front-line combat route. Because Wang Zheng helped you strengthen your body, your current comprehensive strength is comparable to a half-human mecha modified by more than 65%."
"In this battle, you made the greatest contribution and were the team's anchor."
"The second path... become my candidate successor."
Ling Tong was stunned.
"If you choose to take the second path, I will immediately arrange for you to conduct a tour of the entire war zone to popularize the harm of the Psionic City to the public."
"If you want to become a hero trusted by humans, you must first become a hero worshiped by humans."
"In addition, you will also become the chief instructor of the Seven Star Sword Formation, and in the future, you will teach the half-human mecha groups in other war zones. Your military rank will be promoted to at least major general within five years."
Fu Jian paused, sitting behind the simple desk, his fingers crossed and pressed against the front of his nose, and said in a low voice:
"We couldn't see hope before, but now we see it, and some plans must be advanced."
"In the current era, becoming a hero of mankind is a very cruel choice for an individual."
"I personally don't want you to choose this path, but the identity of the Commander-in-Chief requires me to consider making you my successor."
"When can you give me a reply?"
Ling Tong opened her mouth slightly.
She hesitated, rarely so indecisive in her life.
