With a hint of fatigue in his expression, Mod trembled slightly as he awkwardly maneuvered on the three-dimensional map. The sensor quickly traced a winding red line based on his gestures. Lin Yi observed from a corner of the map that they were approximately one hundred kilometers away from a massive lake located to the southwest of the Libyan Desert.
"Time is of the essence. Deploy ten thousand rapid response troops to support me immediately; the rest must arrive within three hours!" Lin Yi issued the command without consulting the surrounding combat advisors.
He understood that while these individuals held significant power, the current situation was critical, and there was no time to wait for their assessments of potential outcomes.
Upon hearing Lin Yi's words, the advisors appeared taken aback, momentarily stunned until one older advisor with graying hair nodded in agreement. Only then did they collectively express their support.
The order was quickly relayed, and Lin Yi decided to send all members of the Blood Envoy Mercenary Corps ahead, while the remaining eight thousand would be comprised entirely of armored units. Only this Iron Torrent could instill enough courage to charge forward against the endless hordes of Zombies.
Minutes later, Lin Yi met up with all the Mercenaries and armored units. Ibn was appointed as the Commander for this three-hour mission, and since he was already serving as the Deputy Commander, he naturally commanded respect.
The lightweight desert-specific armored vehicles sped along at nearly one hundred kilometers per hour. Lin Yi aimed to reach the besieged oasis as quickly as possible. Despite being injured, Mod insisted on accompanying Lin Yi's command vehicle to the battlefield, while others were instructed to rest before participating in the next round of combat.
Lin Yi did not refuse; after all, rushing over recklessly could lead to misunderstandings, and he wanted to avoid unnecessary trouble.
At that moment, a vast convoy set off rapidly, with swirling yellow sand obscuring the sun. The entire world seemed transformed into a sea of sand; vehicles just a few meters away became indistinct. The only sounds were the roar of engines pushed to their limits and the rhythmic thuds of sand striking against Tempered Glass.
Lin Yi knew that an hour of combat would be anything but easy. He ordered all personnel with combat strength rated Five-Star or above to rest. To prevent any unforeseen incidents, he also instructed Ero to monitor for any anomalies in their surroundings. No matter how advanced machines were, they could never replace human vigilance.
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"Commander, what do you think of Lin Yi?" In the dimly lit vehicle, it was impossible to see anyone's face; only the occasional glow of a cigarette indicated someone's presence. The speaker was an older man with graying hair. Under the flickering light, his expression remained impassive.
"Mr. Minister of Defense, you can just call me by my name." Another voice from the darkness paused briefly before exhaling slowly. "I've reviewed all recorded videos of this individual. He has transformed from someone powerless into a Super Expert capable of battling Nine-Star Zombies in just one year—it's not merely luck."
"Indeed, he has a team—a remarkable team. However, I believe his greatest asset is that lady by his side, Sister Li Qiweng, daughter of the President of Lion City!" A younger voice chimed in from another corner, though age spots dotted his face as well.
"Chief of Staff, you should observe him closely. As far as I know, his Mercenary Corps had already achieved remarkable feats before Sister Li's return. The eight hundred War God Suits she brought can only be seen as icing on the cake! Even without Sister Li, he would have grown into someone formidable." The person referred to as Commander chuckled lightly; under the dim light was a much younger face.
"Ibn, regardless of circumstances, this operation is crucial; we cannot allow him such freedom next time." The Chief of Staff exhaled a smoke ring leisurely.
"Then may I ask, Chief of Staff, why do you and Minister of Defense lower yourselves to serve as his advisors? Why not lead the army yourselves?" Ibn asked deliberately while tapping his fingers on the armrest of his chair.
“Ibn, you know we can't afford to fail this mission. We need to leave ourselves a way out!” The Chief of Staff seemed a bit angry. Even with the Zombie Crisis erupting, he had never personally led troops into battle; his body was already showing signs of wear.
“A way out? Will the Zombies leave us a way out? Lin Yi may be an outsider, but we can see his determination to eradicate the Zombies. Besides, aside from a few individuals, who here has the ability to subdue him? Not to mention the terrifying army behind him!” Ibn suddenly stood up, filled with helplessness.
Leading an army certainly has its glory, but no one knows what other counterattacks the Zombies might have. If they fail, not only will this expedition face dire consequences, but even the Nile Defense Zone will encounter great danger, possibly falling to the Zombies! So while this operation has garnered support from many, no one dares to take on such responsibility, and no one is willing!
After much difficulty, Zidli was willing to take on this heavy responsibility, only to die at the very moment before deployment! The African Union held urgent consultations; among those with high combat power and rich experience, there was only one newly arrived Mercenary leader! For the city defense forces, choosing Lin Yi would be a disgrace, but if they didn’t choose him, this long-prepared operation would face failure!
In desperation, the African Union thought of assigning Lin Yi this important task. However, they forcibly assigned him a high-level Staff Team composed entirely of senior military leaders, including the Minister of Defense and the Chief of Staff!
“Alright you two, stop arguing. Captain Lin is capable; if not, us old guys can still lend a hand. As long as he isn’t a traitor, why should we fear helping him grow? This era needs heroes who can lead everyone toward a brighter future!” The Minister of Defense, who had been mostly silent, tossed aside his cigarette butt and stared out at the swirling yellow sand, his deep-set eyes shining with an inexplicable light.
……
“Roar—” Faint roars reached Lin Yi’s ears. After nearly an hour of rapid marching, they were close to the oasis. However, the desert’s atmosphere posed just as much threat as the Zombies did; several times it nearly caused Lin Yi’s convoy to deviate from their intended path!
“How many kilometers left?” Lin Yi asked. At that moment, Akin was driving the vehicle.
“Three kilometers! I can already smell blood!” Before Akin could respond, Mod sniffed nervously.
Just hours ago, he had led a thousand elite troops through heavy Zombie encirclement and now returned with an even stronger force.
“Alright, War God Squad, follow me!” Lin Yi opened his eyes and transmitted the message through the black communication system to every Mercenary clad in War God Suits!
Lin Yi’s aura suddenly erupted; it felt as if a giant beast trapped within the command vehicle was trying to break free, sending a chilling air spreading throughout.
“Mod, please come with me!” Lin Yi took Mod and soared into the air. At that moment, nearly a thousand Mercenaries in black War God Suits had taken to the skies! Among them stood Li Qiweng in bright red battle attire beside Lin Yi.
The once chaotic sandstorm seemed to lessen significantly upon their arrival as if intimidated by this group of Iron-Blooded Mercenaries! Below them lay the Iron Torrent; armored vehicles stretched for miles in formation for attack—waiting for Lin Yi’s command for a thunderous barrage!
Lin Yi took a deep breath and shouted: “We are the Nile Expeditionary Force! Together with Commander Mod, we will eradicate the Zombies!”
Lin Yi was determined to eliminate the Zombies; he was confident they would achieve victory here. The 800,000-strong Zombie Army was indeed massive, but there were surprisingly few high-level combatants among them. Lin Yi understood his Blood Envoy Mercenary Corps' strength well; he was confident that with just his Mercenaries alone, he could maneuver freely within this Zombie Army!
"Whoosh—" Just as Lin Yi finished speaking, a sharp sound pierced the air, signaling the launch of a flare.
"This is the signal gun from the command center, indicating they are aware of your arrival!" Mod said, his face lighting up with joy.
"Armored Corps, listen up! Prepare for ten rounds of artillery coverage!" Lin Yi shouted into the communicator, with Wu Hao responsible for executing the orders below.
In the next moment, the armored vehicles began to rotate their turrets.
"Coordinates ready!"
"Altitude ready!"
"First round of fire!"
In an instant, dazzling beams of light shot forth accompanied by the sharp whistling sound of artillery. As the first round of shells flew halfway to their target, a new barrage followed closely behind.
"Warriors! We will encircle these guys from both sides!" Lin Yi declared, transmitting the command through the advanced communication system directly into the ears of every soldier in their combat suits.
At this moment, nearly a thousand mercenaries in Black Combat Suits surged forward into the endless tide of Zombies, propelled by the power systems beneath their feet.
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