The lightsaber pierced into the mutant Zerg's back, and the pain caused its tail to suddenly swing out, hitting Bai Yan's abdomen hard and knocking him to the ground.
Bai Yan fell to the ground, his vision went dark, and his strength was almost exhausted.
He struggled to prop up his upper body and looked at the mutant Zerg. It was approaching step by step, its sickle-like forelimbs flashing a deadly cold light in the light.
"General, we are here to cover you!" Shao Chengyi suddenly rushed back with several soldiers and suppressed the mutant Zerg with heavy energy weapons.
"Who asked you to come back!" Bai Yan roared.
Shao Chengyi supported Bai Yan and said, "If we want to evacuate, let's evacuate together!"
The commandos fought desperately to provide cover and finally pushed the mutant Zerg back some distance.
Shao Chengyi took the opportunity to help Bai Yan up and carried him towards the exit.
The countdown for the explosive device entered its final stage.
The fluorescent moss on the rock wall flickered slightly, illuminating the collapsing passage. Debris continued to fall from overhead, hitting the hard armor with a dull sound.
Bai Yan leaned on Shao Chengyi's shoulder, blood kept flowing from the corner of his mouth, and his face was as pale as paper.
His right hand dropped weakly, and the light sword slid to the ground with a crisp sound.
"General, we will definitely be able to get out!" Shao Chengyi held back the tears in his eyes. He had never seen Bai Yan so embarrassed.
The general, who had always been fearless and in command, was now staggering due to his injuries. Blood dripped from the cracks in his armor, leaving deep red marks.
The mutated Zerg waved their forelimbs frantically, chopping off the stone pillars of the cave. Their vibrating wings stirred up gusts of wind, making the commandos unable to stand steadily.
"Use the last blaster to suppress it!" Shao Chengyi gave the order.
Two soldiers took out high-explosive energy bombs from their waists, aimed at the mutant Zerg's head and pulled the trigger.
"Boom--" A dazzling white light illuminated the cave like daylight, and the shock wave of the explosion instantly engulfed the mutant Zerg.
Amidst the flying dust, the monster let out a shrill roar, its huge body was flipped over and slammed heavily to the ground. Its wings fluttered a few times before finally stopping.
"General, let's go!" Shao Chengyi dragged Bai Yan towards the cave exit without hesitation.
The night sky outside was obscured by thick dark clouds, with sporadic points of light shining through the clouds. It was eerily quiet, with only the commandos' heavy breathing echoing in their ears.
Shao Chengyi knelt on the ground, supporting his knees with his hands, his face covered with sweat and dust.
The medic quickly stepped forward to check Bai Yan's injuries.
One of the team members asked anxiously, "How is the general?"
"The wound is deep and there is excessive blood loss, but fortunately, there is no danger to life." The medic quickly treated the wound and bandaged it skillfully.
"General, please rest more." The medical soldier tried to dissuade him, but Bai Yan endured the pain and slowly sat up.
"Now is not the time to rest." Bai Yan's voice was hoarse, with a hint of worry. "Report the current situation."
Shao Chengyi stood aside. He cleared his throat and said, "The breeding core has been destroyed. The enemy's combat effectiveness will be temporarily weakened..."
Before he could finish his words, a shrill alarm suddenly sounded from the communicator, accompanied by an urgent communication message:
"Reporting from the Eastern Front! The Zerg have broken through the defenses in the Western Theater. Large numbers of mutated Zerg have invaded residential areas. 80,000 humans have been confirmed dead! Requesting support! Repeat, requesting support!"
The tent instantly fell into dead silence, even the sound of breathing was drowned out by the sudden bad news.
Bai Yan gripped the communicator tightly, his knuckles turning white, and said in a low voice: "Tell me again, the details."
The battlefield commander's anxious voice came from the other end of the communicator: "Report to the General, the main force of the Zerg suddenly broke through the defense line from the western theater!
They released a new type of toxin that not only poisoned the soldiers but also destroyed our heavy weapon systems. The residential area has now completely fallen, the enemy is slaughtering people wantonly, and the number of casualties is still rising! "
Shao Chengyi slammed his fist on the table, his eyes filled with anger and unwillingness: "Damn it! Aren't the defenses of the Western Theater reinforced? How could they break through!"
It's a trap!
They are willing to sacrifice their reproductive core and direct their attention here.
"Send a message to all remaining troops on the western front to defend the key points and buy time for the evacuation of civilians at all costs." He gave the order calmly, his voice as firm as iron.
"At the same time, dispatch the Northern Mecha Division to reinforce the western front. Be sure to establish a second line of defense before the enemy reaches the main city."
Shao Chengyi nodded, but his brows were furrowed. "General, the Northern Mechanized Division is currently supporting the Eastern Front. If they are transferred away, they may not be able to hold out for long."
Bai Yan whispered, "If the Western Front completely collapses, victory on the Eastern Front will be meaningless. Convey my order. In all war zones, protecting civilians is the priority."
Bai Yan pinched his nose. Blue Star was attacked from all sides and the situation was serious.
Shao Chengyi was silent for a moment, then saluted deeply: "Yes, General!"
The communication system quickly transmitted orders to all fronts.
*
In the laboratory, cold light flickered, illuminating the dark walls.
Cheng Yu was lying in the central experimental cabin, his entire body connected by thick tubes.
"Dr. He, we successfully extracted genes from that mermaid. You guessed it right, mermaids have an extra segment of their gene chain compared to humans."
The assistant was reporting to He Xu about a small mermaid they had captured a few days ago.
"One more paragraph?" He pushed his heavy glasses and a smug smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"This gene chain is the key to controlling self-healing and extraordinary adaptability. With further research and modification, we will be able to create the perfect combat weapon!"
He had a premonition that his name would be written in history.
The assistant stood nearby, looking at the mermaid in the experimental chamber with a complicated expression: "Doctor, this mermaid..."
Blue Star has always advocated respect for life since ancient times. Does this count as cruelty? They have always extracted genetic fragments from animals, but these are creatures of the same origin as them.
The assistant's words stopped abruptly, and Cheng Yu in the experimental chamber suddenly moved slightly.
His long silver hair floated in a capsule filled with a special solution.
Cheng Yu was too lazy to look up at them. The mermaid they were talking about was in the room next to his, clamoring every day to skin him alive.
"It won't be long before he wakes up, a brand new species!" Dr. He's tone was filled with a desire for power and achievement.
The assistant's face was filled with worry: "Doctor, can we really control him? The genetic fusion of the experimental subject has far exceeded our expectations. This unknown gene may contain even more terrifying abilities. If it gets out of control..."
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