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At this moment, a pale-faced researcher rushed over, panting, and said to Zhao De, "Captain, when I was analyzing the sample of that giant monster, I discovered some abnormal energy reactions. This energy... doesn't seem to belong to this world."

Everyone was taken aback upon hearing this. Zhao De frowned and said in a deep voice, "We'll discuss the details back at camp. Now, everyone go and rest, take care of your injured comrades, we still have a lot to do."

As night fell, campfires flickered around the camp, and the researchers explained their findings in detail. The firelight illuminated each person's face, revealing a variety of expressions—shock, doubt, but mostly a resolute determination in the face of the unknown.

Chapter 632 Preparing Combat Equipment

Chapter 632 Preparing Battle Equipment

"So, these monsters might be from another world?" a young team member asked incredulously.

"At present, this is a possible direction. We need more information to make an accurate judgment," Zhao De analyzed calmly. He looked at everyone, his eyes conveying determination. "In any case, protecting this land and protecting our families is our unchanging mission."

Just then, hurried footsteps sounded outside the camp. A scout rushed in, pale-faced and breathless: "Report... Report, Captain! A new monster tide has appeared in the East District! It's bigger than the last one!"

The camp fell silent as everyone's eyes were fixed on Zhao De, awaiting his next instructions.

Zhao De took a deep breath, his eyes blazing: "Everyone, prepare your combat gear, we're setting off immediately! This time, we must not only protect the Southern District, but also stop this disaster from spreading!"

"Yes!" The resounding reply echoed through the night sky, and an indomitable light shone in everyone's eyes.

At the command, the camp instantly sprang into action. Soldiers donned their gear and checked their weapons in an orderly fashion, a tense yet disciplined atmosphere permeated with an indescribable pre-battle solemnity. Captain Zhao De led the ranks, his steps firm, his eyes resolute, like an unshakeable mountain, inspiring immense courage and confidence in everyone behind him.

On the street, pedestrians made way for them, looking at the group of soldiers who were fully equipped and ready to go with surprise or awe, and murmurs rose and fell.

"Look, that's Captain Zhao De's team! I heard there's another monster horde in the East District, they're heading to the front lines."

"Captain Zhao De is truly our hero. With him around, we feel much more at ease."

“Every time I see them, I feel that there is still hope for us. Although the world is chaotic, there are always people who are willing to stand up.”

As the group marched, an old man stopped them and shakily handed Zhao De a small package: "Captain, this is dry food that my grandson made by hand. He said he wanted you to take it with you, hoping it will be of some help."

Zhao De smiled slightly and accepted the package with both hands: "Thank you, sir. We will fight together with everyone's hopes."

Leaving the elderly man behind, the team continued onward. In the night breeze, Zhao De opened his package, inside were several delicate handmade cakes, emitting a warm aroma. He shared them with the team members beside him, and they chewed them silently. This care from an ordinary person transformed into a warm current, flowing through the hearts of every soldier.

Upon reaching the edge of the eastern district, the scene before them was breathtaking. A dark, monstrous mass of creatures surged like a raging tide, relentlessly assaulting the weakest points in the human defenses. Flames and roars mingled in a chaotic battlefield, the air thick with the stench of gunpowder.

"Ready, deploy!" Zhao De's voice cut through the noise, directing his troops to quickly take up advantageous positions.

The battle erupted instantly. The sounds of metal clashing against claws, the roar of explosions, and the warriors' furious shouts intertwined, creating a tragic symphony of war. Zhao De led the charge, each swing of his sword accompanied by a flash of light, severing countless dangers.

"Captain, this can't go on, there are too many monsters!" an adjutant shouted anxiously.

Chapter 633 Setting a Trap

Chapter 633 Setting a Trap

Zhao De frowned, surveyed his surroundings, and made a decision: "Retreat to the city center, using the dense buildings as a barrier, and simultaneously notify other teams in other areas for emergency support. We're going to lay a trap here."

With the retreat order given, the team, led by Zhao De, moved flexibly and relentlessly. Despite the monsters' relentless pursuit, human ingenuity gradually proved its advantage in the complex environment of the city.

Finally, when they arrived at the city center square, a meticulously laid trap awaited the ferocious invaders. Meanwhile, reinforcements from other areas arrived one after another, their morale soaring and their fighting strength greatly increased.

"Captain, how should the plan be executed?" A capable female warrior stood beside Zhao De, her eyes burning with a desire for battle.

Zhao De replied in a deep voice, "Once all the monsters enter the plaza area, I will detonate the high-energy explosives that I planted beforehand, triggering a chain reaction. That will be the best time for us to counterattack."

"Everyone, get ready!" Zhao De's order echoed through every corner via communicator. The soldiers nervously checked their equipment, their eyes filled with both tension and determination. On the square, a storm lurked beneath the calm; even the air seemed to tremble, awaiting the decisive moment.

"Look over there!" Suddenly, a young soldier pointed into the distance and exclaimed. Dark shadows surged in like dark clouds obscuring the sun, covering the sky and the earth. It was an astonishing horde of monsters, their roars like the horns of doom, inspiring fear in everyone.

Hiding inside the dilapidated shop, Passerby A peered through a crack and whispered to his companion, "Can Captain Zhao and the others really handle this? Those monsters... they don't seem to belong to this world at all..."

"Shh, keep your voice down." His companion nervously covered his mouth. "Didn't you see it? The captain's eyes, that light of never giving up. With them around, there's always a glimmer of hope."

As soon as the words were spoken, the ground began to tremble, and the sound of the monsters' trampling grew closer, as if even the earth itself was shaking beneath their feet. Panic began to spread among the crowd, but whenever someone looked towards the center of the square and saw that towering figure, a strange strength would rise in their heart—Zhao De and his team seemed to be the last ray of light in this ruin.

"Ready, five, four, three, two, one... Detonate!" Zhao De commanded in a deep voice, pressing the button in his hand. In an instant, the entire world seemed to tremble. The light from the explosion shot into the sky, like the rising sun, illuminating the city shrouded in despair. After the enormous roar, the dust settled, and the once dense horde of monsters thinned out, many falling amidst the flames and debris of the explosion.

A burst of gasps and cheers erupted from the crowd. People hugged each other, tears welling in their eyes. "They did it! Captain Zhao De and his team really did it!" a child shouted excitedly, his eyes sparkling with hope.

In the center of the square, Zhao De looked up at the sky, the afterglow illuminating his face and outlining his resolute features. "Now," he said, turning to the female warrior beside him, "it's time to launch the final assault, to let them know that humanity will never surrender!"

The female warrior nodded, her eyes burning with fighting spirit: "Yes, Captain! For our homeland, we swear to fight to the death!"

"Forward! Fight for survival!" As soon as Zhao De finished speaking, the entire team surged forward like a tidal wave, their figures appearing exceptionally valiant amidst the smoke and flames. The surrounding passersby were deeply moved by this scene; some murmured to themselves, while others jumped up in excitement.

Chapter 634 Stabilizing Morale

Chapter 634 Stabilizing Morale

“Look, that’s a real hero!” An old man leaned on his cane, a rare glimmer of light shining in his cloudy eyes.

"Mom, when I grow up, I want to be like Captain Zhao De!" A little girl tugged at her mother's clothes, her face full of admiration.

The crowd murmured amongst themselves, each voice expressing hope for the future and boundless admiration for Zhao De and his group. On this land nearly swallowed by despair, they ignited a flame of hope with their actions.

The situation on the battlefield was constantly changing. Although the monsters had suffered heavy losses, some exceptionally ferocious individuals still struggled to their feet, opened their blood-red maws, and launched an even more frenzied counterattack. Zhao De and his teammates fought side by side, and every swing of their knives and every shot they fired was precise and deadly, as if they had an innate tacit understanding.

"Captain Zhao De, there are some stragglers on the right!" A voice rang out urgently from the team.

"Received. Squad 3, proceed immediately to support the right flank. The rest of you, continue advancing!" Zhao De calmly commanded, his voice reaching every member of the team through the communicator, stabilizing morale.

Just as the battle reached its climax, a huge shadow swept across the sky. Everyone looked up and saw an unprecedentedly giant monster slowly descending to the edge of the battlefield. Its eyes were cold and it exuded a chilling pressure. The surrounding buildings seemed to be about to collapse under its oppressive force.

"What is that... the Monster King?" Passerby B was so shocked that he could barely speak.

"Captain, this..." The female warrior's voice rarely showed a hint of hesitation.

Zhao De's gaze was piercing as he stared at the enormous creature without flinching: "Whatever it is, it cannot stop us. Everyone, prepare to face the final challenge!"

There was a brief silence in the ranks, but it was quickly replaced by unwavering resolve. At that moment, everyone understood that this was not just a fight for survival, but a testament to human courage and resilience.

"Captain, we will follow you to the very end!" A voice broke the silence, and then more responses converged into an irresistible force.

"Then let's declare war on the impossible together!" Zhao De said, charging towards the giant beast first, followed closely by his teammates without hesitation. Their figures, illuminated by the firelight, resembled fearless and glorious warriors going to their deaths.

In the distance, the old man who had once been filled with fear now smiled: "What a magnificent battle! Humanity has never shone so brightly..."

Just as everyone's nerves were on edge, and an unprecedented battle was about to erupt, a hurried and undeniable voice suddenly came through the communicator: "Captain Zhao De, this is headquarters. Urgent intelligence—those monsters may not be simple enemies... More information will be transmitted soon. Please ensure that communication remains open!"

Zhao De paused, a complex emotion flickering between his brows. What secret lay hidden behind this battle?

“Wait, Captain, you’re saying those monsters might not be the enemy?” A young soldier in the team repeated the message that had just been transmitted through the communicator incredulously, his eyes filled with both doubt and unease.

Zhao De took a deep breath, trying to calm the turmoil in his heart: "Yes, we'll retreat first and await further instructions." His words were calm, but everyone could feel the suppressed tension. The team quickly adjusted their formation, preparing to evacuate this place that could become a battlefield at any moment.

Chapter 635 Ancient Patterns

Chapter 635 Ancient Patterns

"What...what's going on? The monster isn't the enemy?" A woman by the roadside covered her mouth, staring incredulously at the soldiers organizing the retreat. The surrounding crowd also began to discuss among themselves, their faces filled with surprise and confusion.

"Hey, have you heard? That giant monster might be on our side!" a young man said excitedly to his friends, his words filled with curiosity and anticipation for the unknown.

"What do you mean, 'one side'? Are you out of your mind? That's a monster that almost razed the city to the ground!" His friend stared wide-eyed, his face full of disbelief.

Just then, a blinding stream of data pierced the sky and projected directly onto the open ground in front of Zhao De, forming a semi-transparent holographic screen. Encrypted text and images scrolled rapidly on the holographic screen, finally settling on an ancient pattern that seemed to have some mysterious connection with the monster.

Zhao De stared at the holographic image, his heart filled with mixed emotions: "It seems that all of this is far more complicated than we imagined."

“Captain, this pattern… I feel like I’ve seen it somewhere before.” The historian in the team had an unusual glint in his eyes behind his glasses. “It’s very similar to the prophetic murals left behind by ancient civilizations, which are said to foreshadow… redemption and rebirth.”

Upon hearing this, Passerby A gasped in astonishment: "Redemption and rebirth? Could it be that these monsters are here to help us?"

Zhao De turned his head, his gaze sweeping over the faces of each team member: "No matter what the truth is, our mission remains unchanged—to protect this city and everyone. Now, we have a new goal: to find out the truth behind all of this."

"Yes, Captain!" the team members responded in unison, their eyes reflecting not only fear of the unknown, but also unwavering determination and courage in the face of challenges.

Just as the group was about to turn away, the enormous monster made a shocking move—it slowly lowered its head, seemingly greeting them in a peculiar way. The surrounding passersby erupted in a cacophony of exclamations and discussions.

"Look, what is it doing? Is it... showing friendliness?"

"Unbelievable, what on earth is going on?"

"Captain, what... what should we do?" A new recruit in the team seemed a little flustered. He looked at Zhao De, his eyes full of trust and reliance on his leader.

Zhao De stared at the behemoth and said in a deep voice, "Stay vigilant, but we won't make the first move. We need to find the answer and a reasonable explanation for this sudden 'cooperation'."

The holographic screen slowly disappeared, leaving only the indelible mark of that ancient pattern in everyone's minds. Zhao De led the team, their steps firm as they traversed the chaotic city, each step filled with determination and uncertainty. Along the way, they encountered more citizens bewildered by the monster's abnormal behavior.

"Look, those are the warriors! Do they know the secret of the monsters?" A boy tugged at his mother's clothes, his eyes sparkling with curiosity.

"I hope they can find the answer; this chaotic situation needs someone to calm it down," the boy's mother whispered in response, her eyes filled with hope for Zhao De and his group.

As the group moved forward, suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps approached from afar, and a panting man rushed up to them, his face pale, clutching a constantly flashing communicator in his hand.

Chapter 636 Evacuation from Dangerous Area

Chapter 636 Evacuation from Dangerous Area

"Captain! We just received news that monsters in other cities are also starting to exhibit similar behavior. They're not continuing to cause destruction; instead... instead, they're helping people evacuate from danger zones!" The man's words were met with an uproar.

"How is this possible? How could a monster help people?" A passerby shook his head in disbelief.

“Yes, if all of this is true, then all our previous understanding of them was wrong?” Passerby B chimed in, his brows furrowed with doubt.