Lin Yi felt like a spectator, watching the events unfold in the shortest time possible. Just as Kofi had said, if Lin Yi's heart was strong enough, he could truly enjoy the feast while witnessing this spectacle.
In mid-air, a figure was completely covered in rock, unable to break free, suspended in the air. Kofi stood on a high platform, staring intently at that figure, unmoving.
Suddenly, Lin Yi sensed a violent surge of energy. Moments later, several adult arm-thick crimson Laser Beams shot out from the office buildings on either side of the military camp. The launch points of these Laser Beams were much lower than that of the rock-encased figure, and they were fired at a sixty-degree angle upwards, avoiding any collateral damage to the surrounding structures.
The brutal Laser Beams crossed and struck the rock-encased figure directly. In just one second, that figure completely vanished, clearly burned away by the intense energy of the Laser Beams.
A nine-Star Level powerhouse was eliminated without even having a chance to retaliate, leaving no trace behind. Lin Yi almost thought it was a dream, but when he saw Kofi's expression, he finally understood he was not dreaming.
Kofi was dead; his face, once marked with age spots, now appeared pale and lifeless. Yet he stood tall, even though his body had hunched over, unwilling to fall so easily.
Jimmy seemed to have anticipated Kofi's fate. He stepped forward and helped Kofi into a rocking chair where he lay down. Kofi looked as if he were merely in a light sleep, quietly resting in the chair.
Out of nowhere, two people rushed in carrying a stretcher and, with Jimmy's assistance, they lifted Kofi away.
Lin Yi felt tears streaming down his face as he watched Kofi go but quickly wiped them away. He rushed up to the high platform and declared loudly, "Mr. Coffey has sacrificed himself for the greater good. The person we just witnessed has betrayed humanity. Thanks to Mr. Coffey's efforts alongside Princess Junjie, this traitor has been eliminated. On behalf of Mr. Coffey, I express my sincerest gratitude to Princess Junjie."
Jimmy then bowed respectfully towards the crowd below. His expression was solemn; however, the news he announced next left Lin Yi in shock.
"The Zombie Attack is not just a performance for everyone; it is real. A Nine-Star Combat Power Zombie is leading a Zombie Army to assault the newly established Southern Defense Zone. The power of these Zombies is formidable. We need everyone's help this time. Whether we can turn the tide depends on whether everyone is willing to give their all!"
As Jimmy finished speaking, chaos erupted among the crowd; it turned out this buffet was not as delightful as it seemed. From what had transpired so far, Kofi had set this trap from the very beginning. Now that Kofi had won and the traitorous Nine-Star Master was dead—what if Kofi had lost? Could these people withstand such an opponent?
Lin Yi's heart raced with shock; first Kofi was dead, then Wang Zijun turned out to be a key player in eliminating the traitor. Lin Yi had previously thought that Kofi intended to take down Wang Zijun's Pacific Mercenary Corps himself! Now Lin Yi realized that his role had merely been as bait—a mere illusion meant to confuse that Nine-Star Combat Power individual. The thought terrified him; he had narrowly escaped from hell! If Kofi hadn't triumphed in the end, he might have inexplicably met his demise at the hands of that Nine-Star Combat Power traitor!
Wang Zijun's ability finally revealed itself—it was an ability that could petrify living beings! This intangible power might not be the most devastating in large-scale destruction but was undoubtedly lethal when ambushing High-Level Combat Power opponents. Lin Yi kept replaying moments in his mind to see if he had offended Wang Zijun; he certainly did not want to suddenly turn into stone!
The Mercenaries' banquet ended abruptly; at this moment, the only forces available within the Defense Zone were those five thousand Mercenaries—superbly strong fighters.
As for concerns about the Nine-Star Zombie threat, Jimmy reassured everyone not to worry; there would naturally be others coming to help resolve this issue.
Lin Yi, though afraid of being used as a pawn again, agreed to help. If the Zombie breached the city, not only would the entire Mercenary group suffer, but countless ordinary people would also turn into Zombies. Lin Yi did not wish to become a hero, but he certainly did not want to be a sinner among humanity.
Fortunately, everyone was already equipped with the War God Suit, and at that moment, Lin Yi had reached the initial stage of Eight Star Level. His speed was far beyond that of an ordinary person.
The Defense Zone was not large to begin with, and when everyone decided to provide support, it took less than a minute for most to feel the urgency.
The newly constructed Defense Zone on the South Side was engulfed in flames. The walls continuously spewed long streams of fire, incinerating those Zombies attempting to climb over.
The Heavy Machine Guns rattled as they dealt with the Zombies charging within a two-kilometer radius. Compared to individual Laser Guns, these Heavy Machine Guns had a much greater lethality against Zombies. A single bullet could blow off a significant chunk of rotten flesh from a Zombie upon impact.
Heavy Artillery fired selectively, keeping distant Zombies at bay. However, the coverage area of the Heavy Artillery was limited, and many formidable Zombies still managed to weave through the gunfire, closing in relentlessly.
In the air and on the ground, large areas were cleared out. It was evident that this was where both sides of High-Level Combat Power were engaged in battle; however, their movements were so swift that ordinary people could not accurately perceive them.
At that moment on the battlefield, four Nine-Star Combat Power Zombies were locked in combat mid-air. Lin Yi's Psychic Power had grown alongside his strength; however, he had yet to break through to Nine Star Level. Still, he could sense the faint energy fluctuations emanating from the Nine-Star Masters during their fight.
If a Nine Star Level being did not intentionally release their energy, even if they stood right in front of Lin Yi, he would remain unaware of their presence.
"Brothers, no need for me to say much; just find your own opponents!" Lin Yi estimated the number of Zombies on the battlefield—spanning several miles—at no less than three hundred thousand.
These Zombies were extremely intelligent; they spread out and kept moving, making it significantly harder to shoot them down. High-Level Zombies continuously rushed toward the Quarantine Wall, either attempting to breach it or preparing to kill the soldiers stationed atop it!
At this moment, Lin Yi and his Mercenary group’s primary mission was to eliminate the High-Level Zombies causing destruction beneath the Quarantine Wall and prevent those attempting to scale it.
Wang Zijun's Mercenary group had also arrived. The captains of both Mercenary groups met with the Lieutenant General responsible for defending the South Side—a unique figure in the nation—and after a brief exchange, they led all Star Level combatants down to the base of the wall.
Everyone was familiar with their roles and driven by a sense of urgency; they fought fiercely against the approaching Zombies. Soldiers on top of the wall replaced Heavy Gunners and continued firing recklessly at more distant targets.
While Rocket Launchers were indeed powerful, their stock within the Defense Zone was limited and production was relatively slow; thus, conserving them whenever possible was prudent.
Lin Yi's opponent turned out to be an Eight-Star Combat Power Zombie. However, beside him stood a member of the City Defense Force equipped with a War God Suit—also at Eight Star Level strength.
Although Lin Yi no longer had the War God Suit, the two of them working together forced the eight-Star Level Zombie to retreat repeatedly. With Lin Yi and his companions arriving just in time, the City Defense Force's disadvantage was instantly reversed, as it was almost two human eight-Star Level experts facing off against a single eight-Star Level Zombie!
"Brother, we're at the end of our strength, let's give it our all!" The young man from the City Defense Force, who was collaborating with Lin Yi, couldn't help but beam with joy upon seeing Lin Yi's arrival. He was around twenty years old, with a head full of curly hair and rebellious eyebrows raised high, yet his tone conveyed a sense of reassurance.
Lin Yi nodded. The eight-Star Combat Power Zombie had already lost an arm, and thanks to the young man's persistent obstruction, it hadn't even had the chance to consume a person or another Zombie to replenish its energy.
At that moment, Lin Yi drew out the Silver Soul and spread his arms wide, launching himself like an arrow toward the Zombie. Although Blade Qi was formidable, it still lacked the speed needed to deal with such a high-level Zombie!
In the blink of an eye, Lin Yi was already in front of the Zombie. The eight-Star Combat Power Zombie reacted incredibly quickly. As soon as Lin Yi landed, it had already retreated several steps. At that moment, the young man from the City Defense Force had encircled it and swung his blade toward the evading Zombie.
Suddenly, an unexpected change occurred; the Zombie's body seemed to turn soft like cotton candy. The powerful strike from the City Defense Force seemed to hit nothingness, having no effect whatsoever.
However, Lin Yi's Psychic Power had already locked onto it. He could clearly sense that when this strange transformation happened, all of the Zombie's energy seemed to vanish.
Without hesitation, Lin Yi flashed forward and instantly appeared beside the now-soft Zombie. At that moment, its body regained its form just as it was preparing to evade the City Defense Force's attack. But Lin Yi was already standing in front of it!
A dazzling light suddenly erupted, descending with endless sharpness!
With a tearing sound, the recently restored Zombie was cleaved in half, black liquid gushing out from within its body.
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