Chapter 41
Monsters swarmed towards the base like a tide, the base's power system was quickly destroyed, and the screens in various explosion-proof areas turned dark.
The explosion-proof zone is located five hundred meters underground. The special metal material isolates the sound from the ground, and only the slight vibrations caused by the running of large monsters can be felt.
Gu Fan looked at the communication bracelet in his hand, wondering if the communicator could still be used.
She didn't dare to contact the Galaxy Team at this time. In case they were fighting a monster, one distracted soul might die.
At this moment, the only thing she could do was wait.
surface.
The remaining eight S-class monsters obviously possessed advanced intelligence and understood that their only enemies were the five S-class powerhouses in the Jiangnan base. Just like the other monsters had formed an alliance to attack humans, these eight S-class monsters also gathered together and surrounded Lu Ya and the other four.
Humans' advantage lies in their agility and flexibility of movement and a variety of attack methods, while monsters' advantage lies first in their incredible defense and then in their supernatural attacks.
The eight S-level monsters cooperated closely, making it difficult for Lu Ya and his four companions to break through in a short period of time.
Neither side could kill the other, and when the situation was at a stalemate, Lu Sheng looked at the base below.
With the naked eye, monsters were everywhere. A-level psychics could barely hold on, while B and C-level psychics were overwhelmed by the beast tide.
If this is the case for those with special abilities, it will be even more tragic for ordinary people.
Before the beast tide arrived, no one knew the exact number of monsters, so there was still a glimmer of hope to keep the base.
However, up to now, the superpower army was losing ground, ordinary people were being ruthlessly torn apart, and conventional missiles had been launched long before the beast tide arrived. The base had only one way to suppress this beast tide.
If it is used, humans on the ground will die; if it is not used, they will die too.
Lu Sheng looked at the four people around him, took out a crystal core, threw it to Lu Ya and said, "We will help you break through and implement Plan N."
Lu Ya caught the crystal core and only then did he hear the old man's words, and his heart sank.
Li Zhen, He Tao, and Wang Shu looked at each other, each took out a crystal core, and handed it to Lu Ya: "From now on, we will rely on you young people. Go ahead."
Lu Ya looked down and knew that this was the only way. He took the crystal cores from the three old marshals and gave each of them five red flesh-growing and blood-replenishing pills.
"This medicine can heal flesh and blood wounds. Its efficacy is comparable to that of an A-level psychic. Use it when you see the right time."
Li Zhen and the other two nodded.
Lu Sheng asked Lu Ya: "Your aunt..."
He has so many descendants, but the one he cares about most now is his daughter Lu Ying.
Lu Ya: "Give them all away. Two thousand will be divided equally among the senior generals of the four armies."
Lu Sheng understood, looked at the other three old comrades, and said to Lu Ya: "I'll give you five minutes."
Next, the five people concentrated on attacking the two monsters in the south. Lu Ya took the opportunity to fly away, followed closely by an S-level black eagle.
While attacking other S-rank monsters, Li Zhen asked Lu Sheng, "Do you want to help?"
Lu Sheng: "No need, he can handle it with just one."
As they were talking, Lu Sheng and his three companions deliberately moved towards the second ring, where the monsters were most concentrated.
Lu Ya flew all the way out of the base circle.
The black eagle was incredibly fast, and Lu Ya had to descend into the woods several times before he could barely avoid its attack. Time passed second by second, and Lu Ya looked at the countdown set on the bracelet. There were only two minutes left.
The roars of beasts in the distance were almost inaudible. It seemed that all the monsters in the Jiangnan area had flocked to the base, and other areas had fallen into a deep sleep.
Thirty-six medium-sized golden swords suddenly appeared from all directions and gathered towards the black eagle. The black eagle let out a long cry and raised its head to fly into the night sky. However, the huge golden sword, like a heavenly soldier, suddenly pierced into the black eagle's back and embedded it straight into the ground. At the same time, the thirty-six flying swords came like the wind and shot towards its vitals.
The countdown on the bracelet has one minute left.
A fighter jet appeared out of nowhere, Lu Ya flew into the cockpit, everything was ready, and there were ten seconds left on the countdown.
He looked at the Jiangnan base in the distance, which seemed like another world away.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1...
With slightly trembling fingers, he pressed the launch button.
And just thirty seconds ago, Lu Sheng used his exclusive channel and the communicator to inform everyone on the ground: "The nuclear bomb will arrive in thirty seconds, everyone immediately take shelter nearby! The nuclear bomb is coming, take shelter immediately!"
"I'll carry it, you three, retreat quickly!"
As Lu Sheng uttered the last word, a dazzling golden light suddenly spread out in all directions with him as the center. Li Zhen and the other two rushed to the ground in tears, while the seven S-level monsters around them had not yet reacted when something suddenly came from the sky to the low altitude, and a stronger white light suddenly swept the earth!
With a loud "bang", the explosion-proof center 500 meters underground suddenly shook, and half of the people fell to the ground with their bodies tilted.
Gu Fan subconsciously hugged Lu Jingtian, and Uncle Wang quickly embraced them both.
The ground was still shaking, and Gu Fan felt something dripping on her neck.
Gu Fan looked up.
Uncle Wang's eyes were bloodshot. He met Gu Fan's clear, ignorant eyes and asked bitterly, "Do you know what the explosion-proof zone is for?"
Gu Fan didn’t know, she just felt that the defense here should be very strong.
Uncle Wang looked upward, his gaze seemingly piercing through the layers of metal and dirt. "The explosion-proof zone is actually a nuclear-proof zone. When the beast tide arrives and humans are forced to abandon their base, a nuclear bomb can kill all surface life within a 20-kilometer radius of the base."
Uncle Wang was in a heavy mood. Although his voice was low, it was not deliberately lowered. The children around him could hear it.
"dad!"
"I want my mom back!"
"grandfather……"
The crying seemed to be contagious, and more and more people started crying.
Gu Fan stood there in a daze, her mind suddenly racing with everyone she'd met since arriving at the base. She even managed to recall the faces of the influential figures Lu Ya had introduced her to on the night of the celebration. Slowly, the irrelevant people faded away, leaving only Lu Ya and Xinghe. The cold and assertive Lu Ya, the gentle and smiling Xinghe, the calm and reserved Taishan, the beauty-loving yet feigned indifference Qingteng, the culinary prowess Fenghuo, and the innocent and straightforward Meng Lianying.
Nuclear bomb, all life on the surface is killed.
So, are they all dead too?
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Each bomb-proof area was stocked with enough food and water to sustain half a million people for three days.
Uncle Wang gave Gu Fan some scientific knowledge.
Humans who survived the massive radiation, whether ordinary people or those with special abilities, have become immune to trace amounts of nuclear radiation. As long as everyone stays in the explosion-proof zone for three days, they can resume surface activities after three days. However, the Jiangnan base is no longer suitable for survival at this time, so everyone must move to another city as soon as possible to establish a new base.
Uncle Wang also told Gu Fan that if humans on the surface could hide in basements or other sturdy shelters before the nuclear bomb exploded, they would have a great chance of survival, especially those with special abilities.
Gu Fan thought of Taishan's earth defense. With Taishan's ability, he could build a solid shelter temporarily even if there was no shelter.
This made her feel a little relieved.
Three days later, the military manager of the explosion-proof area had not yet opened the door when someone knocked on the door. It was a person with special abilities.
Gu Fan finally saw the light of day again along with the 500,000 people in the No. 1 explosion-proof zone.
As far as the eye could see, the entire Jiangnan base was almost razed to the ground. The once towering buildings disappeared, and even some small hills had their tops blown off.
There are people with special abilities flying through the air continuously.
The psychic in charge of contacting Blast Zone No. 1 explained, "After the nuclear bomb exploded, some humans and monsters survived. For the past three days, the psychics have been clearing out the remaining monsters and rescuing the trapped humans. You will follow me to the temporary rest area. There, someone will compile a list of the surviving humans, and you can use the list to find your relatives."
While listening to his explanation, Gu Fan glanced at the psychics flying around.
"Next, all wood-type psychics aged sixteen and above, please step out. A rescue team will be arriving shortly. Please follow them."
As soon as he finished speaking, the 500,000 people with wood-type abilities took the initiative to walk out, led by the Sheng family.
"I'll go with you." Lu Yao followed Sheng Xi.
Sheng Xi held Lu Yao's hand, but looked towards Gu Fan.
Gu Fan was about to leave when Uncle Wang suddenly grabbed her and said sternly, "Miss Gu, I promised the young marshal that I would protect your safety."
Gu Fan whispered, "Perhaps he is lying somewhere, waiting for rescue."
Gu Fan was willing to rescue Lu Ya, the Xinghe team, and other people she had dealt with.
When the beast tide attacked before, she was helpless. Now that the most dangerous time has passed, Gu Fan wants to help.
Uncle Wang grabbed Gu Fan's wrist and didn't want her to leave.
At this moment, a black shadow flew from a distance, so fast that it seemed like in the blink of an eye, the man was already hanging diagonally in front of everyone.
"Second Uncle!"
Lu Jingtian jumped up excitedly and asked hoarsely, "Where's great-grandfather?"
Lu Ya's expression was icy, no different from before the beast tide. He swept his gaze over the people below and said in a mechanical voice, "Marshals Lu Sheng and Li Zhen sacrificed their lives to protect the base."
Lu Jingtian was stunned, and tears as big as beans fell down one after another.
Lu Ya looked at Gu Fan who was standing beside Lu Jingtian and said in a commanding tone, "Gu Fan, follow me to the rescue."
Gu Fan put on Class A flying boots and took off into the air.
Before she flew to Lu Ya, Lu Ya turned and flew in the direction of the original second ring, keeping his speed at a level that Gu Fan could catch up with.
"My condolences for the old marshal." Gu Fan caught up with him and whispered.
Lu Ya was silent.
Gu Fan: "Your Lu family army..."
"Currently, more than a thousand people have returned to the team."
This time, it was Gu Fan who remained silent.
Considering the power of the nuclear bomb alone, it seems that more than a thousand people from the Lu family army survived. However, the Lu family army originally had 250,000 elite soldiers. I am afraid that most of the more than 200,000 psychics did not survive until the nuclear bomb exploded, and were already sacrificed in the initial beast tide attacking the city?
Isn’t this battle against the beast tide another end of the world for the Jiangnan base?
In the face of the fall of the entire base, any topic is heavy.
After flying silently for a while and landing, Gu Fan glanced at Lu Ya and asked tentatively, "Have you seen Xinghe and the others?"
Lu Ya faced a collapsed building, sensing the distribution of metal underneath as he replied, "Xinghe's injuries have healed, but he's still in a coma. Fenghuo's right arm was broken, and Lianying and Qingteng are leading the rescue efforts."
Gu Fan: "Where's Taishan?"
Lu Ya said expressionlessly: "Sacrificed."
Taishan's steady voice rang out in Gu Fan's ears: "I'll be responsible for their defense, you don't have to worry."
She would never see the reassuring Taishan again.
Lu Ya suddenly turned around, his face as cold as frosty, as if he would not be moved no matter what happened.
He looked at Gu Fan as if he were an ordinary medic: "Tens of millions of people have sacrificed their lives, but now is not the time to grieve. There are still many more people waiting to be rescued."
Gu Fan closed his eyes.
Just when Lu Ya thought she needed time to calm down, Gu Fan suddenly pointed to a place fifty meters behind her: "There, ten meters underground."
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