Slay the Gods: The spokesperson for Zhulong, starts with the God-killing Gun

Chapter 432 Mortal Flames (Page 12)

Headquarters lobby.

As Lin Qiye and his group stepped through the gate, they bumped into Ji Nian, who was walking towards them in a hurry.

"Seven Nights!" Ji Nian's eyes lit up. "You're back?"

Lin Qiye nodded: "What's going on in the capital? Why is the atmosphere so tense?"

The smile faded, and he said in a low voice, "Prepare for war... The projection of Cthulhu is approaching the East China Sea."

"After the Heavenly Court appeared in the mortal world, the pollution of the Red Moon actually worsened."

Baili Pangpang's eyes widened: "What? The Heavenly Court has already made a move, and Hongyue still dares to come?"

Ji Nian shook his head: "It's precisely because the Heavenly Court intervened that Cthulhu panicked."

She looked at everyone and said, "Commander Ye is waiting for you. Let's go."

meeting room.

Ye Fan's gaze swept over everyone, finally landing on Lin Qiye:

"Seven Nights, you've returned just in time."

He pointed to the sand table: "The East China Sea defense line needs reinforcements; the pollutants from the Red Moon are gathering."

"Your mission is to defend the 'Penglai' node."

An Qingyu pushed up her glasses: "Penglai? That legendary fairy island?"

Ye Fan nodded: "Penglai is one of the three key points of the Investiture of the Gods Formation. Once it falls, the barrier in the eastern part of the Great Xia will completely collapse."

Shen Qingzhu sneered: "Troublesome."

Baili Pangpang rubbed his hands together: "Um... is there overtime pay?"

Ye Fan: "..."

Jinian sighed, "Fatty, stop being so sarcastic now..."

Late at night, in the night watchman's dormitory area.

Lin Qiye stood by the window, gazing at the brightly lit headquarters building in the distance, his brows furrowed.

"Seven Nights."

Zhang Yun's voice came from behind.

He turned around and saw Zhang Yun leaning lazily against the door frame, holding a can of beer in his hand.

"Drink?"

Lin Qiye shook his head: "I won't drink."

Zhang Yun shrugged and took a swig. "Nervous?"

"A little," Lin Qiye admitted frankly, "This time, the feeling... is different."

Zhang Yun looked out the window: "Yes... even the Heavenly Court has taken action, things must be complicated."

He shook the beer can: "But, if the sky falls, someone tall will hold it up."

"We... just keep cutting."

Lin Qiye smiled and said, "That's true."

Next room.

Yuri Takishiro sat on the edge of the bed, her heterochromatic eyes filled with confusion.

"Why is the Great Xia preparing for war?"

He whispered to himself.

"Because the enemy has come."

Jiang Er's spirit floated in and whispered.

"Is the enemy... very strong?"

“Very strong.” Jiang Er nodded. “But Great Xia… is also very strong.”

...

Shangjing City, Night Watch Headquarters.

Ye Fan stood in front of the holographic sand table in the strategic conference room, his hands resting on the table, his gaze as sharp as a knife.

"Lin Qiye."

His voice was deep and cold, like the sound of steel clashing.

Lin Qiye stood opposite him, his back straight, the black-sheathed straight sword hanging at his waist, the scabbard trembling slightly.

"With war looming, there is no time left for the new recruits at the training base to grow."

Ye Fan's fingertips traced across the holographic projection, and the red dots on the East China Sea defense line were densely packed, almost covering the entire coastline.

"I'll give you 10 days—"

He raised his head, his gaze sharp and piercing:

"No matter what method you use."

"They must be trained into qualified night watchmen within 10 days!"

Lin Qiye's pupils contracted slightly, and his scalp tingled!

10 days?!

The normal training period for new recruits is at least six months. Even a genius like An Qingyu took three months to barely meet the requirements.

10 days...that's practically an impossible task!

But the next second, a flash of inspiration struck him—

Zhang Yun's Dream World!

Headquarters corridor.

Lin Qiye strode towards the rest area and pushed open Zhang Yun's door.

Zhang Yun was lying lazily on the bed, holding a book titled "How to Slack Off Efficiently." Hearing the noise, he didn't even raise his head.

"Seven Nights, you should knock before entering someone else's room."

Lin Qiye ignored his teasing and spoke directly:

"Zhang Yun, your dream world... can it simulate real combat?"

Zhang Yun raised an eyebrow and closed the book: "What? You want me to give the new recruits a cheat code?"

Lin Qiye nodded: "Commander Ye gave us a 10-day deadline."

Zhang Yun grinned: "Ten days? Does he think I'm a god?"

"You are." Lin Qiye said expressionlessly.

Zhang Yun: "..."

He sat up and stretched: "Okay, but there's one condition."

"what?"

"You have to treat me to hot pot after training."

Lin Qiye: "...Deal."

Training base, late at night.

Six hundred new recruits were urgently assembled on the training ground, most of them sleepy-eyed and looking bewildered.

"What's going on in the middle of the night...?"

"Could this be an emergency training exercise?"

"My pants aren't even properly on..."

Lin Qiye stood on the high platform, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, his voice cold:

“Starting tonight, your training will enter ‘hell mode’.”

"Those who fail to meet the requirements in 10 days will be eliminated."

The new recruits instantly erupted in chaos:

"Ten days?! Are you kidding me?!"

"How could this possibly meet the standard?!"

Lin Qiye didn't explain, he simply stepped aside:

"Zhang Yun".

Zhang Yun walked forward lazily, a phantom rune appearing in his palm:

"Dreamscape - Open!"

“Buzz——!!!”

The runes exploded, and countless threads of light surged out like a tide, instantly enveloping the entire training ground!

The recruits' consciousness suddenly blurred, and the scene before them spun around them—

When they opened their eyes again, they were standing in an unfamiliar wilderness!

The sky was crimson, the earth was cracked, and the roar of a monster echoed from afar!

"Where...where am I?!"

"Holy crap! We've time-traveled?!"

Zhang Yun's voice came from the sky, like a divine whisper:

Welcome to the 'Dream World'.

“Here…death doesn’t actually happen.”

"But the pain... is real."

"Now—survive!"

The Dream World, Day One.

The recruits were still in a daze when suddenly—

"Roar--!!!"

Countless grotesque beasts crawled out of the ground, their rotting claws tearing at the crowd!

“Ahhhh——!!!”

Amid screams, dozens of new recruits were instantly torn to pieces!

Blood splattered, internal organs spilled out, and excruciating pain swept over his entire body like a tidal wave!

"This...this isn't a dream?!"

"It hurts...it hurts so much!!!"

The next second, the darkness of death faded, and they were resurrected at the starting point.

Zhang Yun's voice rang out again:

"Death is just the beginning."

"continue."

Day three.

The new recruits began to learn how to cooperate.

"Front line, hold the line! Back line, deal damage!"

"Treatment! Keep up the treatment!"

"Damn it! Who stepped on my foot?!"

Day .

They had become skilled at setting traps to ambush hordes of carrion beasts.

"Lure them over! Lure them over!"

"Set them on fire! Burn them to death!"

"Hahaha! Cool!"

Seventh day.

The Corpse Beast has evolved.

Scarlet eyes, faster speed, more cunning tactics.

The recruits died again and again.

"How the hell do we fight this?!"

"I'm quitting!!!"

Zhang Yun's voice was icy:

Those who withdraw will be eliminated immediately.

"..."

"Keep going! Keep going!"

tenth day.

Of the six hundred new recruits, only five hundred and twenty remained.

But those who survived...

His eyes were like knives, and his fighting spirit burned like fire!

"kill--!!!"

The horde of zombies was forcibly torn open, and the tactical coordination was seamless!

"boom--!!!"

With the last corpse beast fallen, the dream world... collapsed!

Training base, training ground.

The recruits were jolted awake, their backs soaked in cold sweat.

But the next second, they discovered—

Muscle memory is still there!

Tactical instincts are still there!

The fighting spirit... is etched into my very soul!

In reality, only one day has passed.

Lin Qiye stood on the high platform and said calmly:

"Congratulations... you survived."

"Now, you are qualified Night's Watchmen!"

"The real battlefield... awaits you."

Lin Qiye stood on the high platform, his gaze sweeping over the tired but sharp-eyed recruits below.

The trials of the dream world have given these once-youthful faces a touch of determination and a hint of world-weariness.

"Now--"

He spoke, his voice calm yet clear, reaching everyone's ears.

"You're getting a three-day holiday!"

In an instant, the training ground fell silent.

The next second—

"boom--!!!"

The cheers exploded like thunder!

"Ahhh! It's vacation time!!!"

"I can finally get a good night's sleep!"

"Hot pot! Barbecue! Beer! Here I come!!!"

The recruits were so excited they almost jumped up, some even rolling on the ground as if to release all the pressure they had accumulated over the past ten days.

Li Zhenzhen, who had been keeping a straight face, suddenly brightened up when she heard the words "holiday," and the corners of her mouth involuntarily turned up.

"Zhenzhen! Did you hear that? Holiday! Three days!" Qian Duoduo grabbed her shoulder and shook her excitedly.

Li Zhenzhen suppressed a laugh and, feigning composure, pushed him away, saying, "I heard you, I heard you, stop shaking me, I'm dizzy!"

But her eyes had already curved into crescent moons.

Girls' dormitory.

Li Zhenzhen quickly packed her backpack, humming a little tune.

"Zhenzhen, why are you in such a hurry?" her roommate Wang Xiaoyu asked curiously.

"Of course I'm going to make the most of these three days!" Li Zhenzhen said without looking up, continuing to stuff things into her bag. "I'm going to downtown Beijing! Shopping! Eating hot pot! Watching movies!"

"Are you going alone?"

"Of course not!" Li Zhenzhen finally raised her head and smiled mysteriously. "I have an appointment with someone."

"Who?"

"secret!"

She blinked, zipped up her backpack, and dashed out of the dormitory like the wind.

The main entrance of the base.

Li Zhenzhen stood by the roadside, glanced down at her watch, and then looked up and around.

"Strange...why haven't they arrived yet?"

Just as I was muttering to myself, I suddenly heard the roar of an engine behind me.