In the depths of the chaotic battlefield, Tao Tang swiftly gathered her troops, their movements purposeful and urgent. The words of the dying man echoed through the communication channel, leaving her momentarily stunned.
Who possessed the power to halt the relentless advance of two colossal giants? Who could even vanquish them?
Liu Chenye referred to this person as "Mr. Su," indicating an individual rather than an entire army. It suggested that this mysterious figure was likely a prodigious talent—a person of exceptional abilities.
But could a single talented individual truly achieve such a feat? Tao Tang knew well that even the S-rank talent known as "Lordwood" could only hold his ground against a colossal giant; eliminating one was a monumental task.
Was Liu Chenye playing a cruel joke? And if there were indeed remarkable talents hidden within her team, why would they be concealed? It defied logic, for the stronger the talent, the more resources could be allocated to bolster their military forces. It made no sense for them to remain hidden.
Unknowingly, Liu Chenye's words began to stir thoughts within Tao Tang's mind. Doubts and questions emerged, clouding her judgment. She turned to the most formidable talent in her sharp knife group beside her, seeking guidance.
"Can you handle two colossal giants?" she asked, her voice tinged with hope and trepidation.
The talented individual, taken aback by the question, immediately waved his hands in protest. Anxiety filled his eyes as he realized she might be considering sending him to face the colossal giants. "Team Peach, you underestimate the magnitude of the task. My abilities are suited for dealing with black scale monsters, not colossal giants. If I were to confront one, my efforts would be futile, and I would likely be crushed under its immense power..."
Relieved that the talented individual wasn't volunteering for the task, Tao Tang dismissed his concerns with a wave of her hand. Her mind was consumed by the pressing demands of the battle; there was no time to dwell on Liu Chenye's enigmatic words. No matter Tian Jun's response to Liu Chenye's plea, she had to lead her troops swiftly to the designated location.
The two crimson giants loomed on the horizon, signaling that they had likely circled around from the rear of the convoy. Their calculated maneuvering indicated a well-planned ambush, utilizing the swifter colossal giants to intercept the convoy. If they could delay the giants for even a short while, the horde of black scale monsters would catch up, overwhelming the convoy and sealing their defeat. The eerie calm preceding the onslaught had been carefully orchestrated for this very moment.
Tao Tang's mind raced with thoughts of strategy and urgency. The gravity of the situation pressed upon her, fueling her determination. There was no room for doubt or contemplation. She had to lead her troops swiftly to the front lines, rallying every available resource and talent. The fate of the convoy and its soldiers hung in the balance, and only through their united efforts could they hope to emerge victorious.
The military's communication channels faltered, their connections intermittent. Drones proved ineffective over long distances, and the satellite had long lost its connection. If only they had discovered the impending danger earlier, but now it seemed too late.
They had to quell the urge to panic and defeat the two colossal giants swiftly, ensuring the convoy's passage. Tao Tang and her comrades raced towards the designated location with all their might.
The relentless surge of black scale monsters emerged from the darkness, growing increasingly numerous. The survivors within the long convoy suffered heavy casualties, their ranks thinning. Some, driven to panic, darted into the shadows, only to meet a swifter demise. Amidst the chaos, the convoy pressed forward, a relentless surge of bodies. The unfinished buildings surrounding them loomed in the darkness, their skeletal frames intertwined with the sounds of gunfire. They stood as towering giants, coldly observing the feeble humans and monsters underfoot.
The cacophony of gunfire and desperate shouts reverberated, overwhelming the senses.
Meanwhile, in the command car, Tian Jun finally heeded Liu Chenye's words and promptly issued an order to Su Wenhao, in charge of another defensive position, to summon Mr. Su.
However, Tian Jun couldn't shake the feeling that Liu Chenye's impending demise had clouded his judgment. Liu Chenye's calm demeanor and steady tone at that moment contradicted the gravity of the situation. Nevertheless, an order was not difficult to issue.
To his surprise, Su Wenhao, responsible for a separate direction, overheard the instruction. As the commander of that sector, he swiftly appointed someone to take charge and rushed to personally seek out Mr. Su.
Tian Jun was taken aback by this development, but the unexpected turn of events only served to heighten his anticipation of Mr. Su's capabilities.
Yet, he lacked the energy to gamble on this uncertain outcome. He had to swiftly organize an attack and establish a defensive formation.
Meanwhile, Su Wenhao repeatedly checked Su Chen's position through the communication channel. Instructing the other party to relay the message "Please, Mr. Su, take action," he wasted no time and hastened toward Su Chen's location. Having witnessed Su Chen's combat prowess during the battle at Cloud City Store, Su Wenhao harbored no doubts about inviting him. However, his surprise grew when he detected a hint of skepticism in Tian Jun's voice during their conversation.
As he made his way, halfway to his destination, a soldier's voice crackled through the communication channel, delivering unexpected news: "Su Chen has voluntarily left our team and disappeared!"
Su Wenhao's mind reeled. He couldn't fathom the implications, but one instinctive thought pierced through his confusion—Su Chen was gone?
In that moment, Qiao Zheng's voice shattered through the chaos, cutting through the clamor with startling clarity.
"Brother Su has departed!"
Su Wenhao's heart jolted, as if a heavy weight had plummeted within him.
And the tremors beneath his feet grew more intense.
The colossal colossal giant drew near.
Accompanied by earth-shattering reverberations, a row of colored steel houses crumbled under its relentless stride. Amidst the chaotic lights and the deafening gunfire, the foremost head of the convoy, at eleven o'clock, revealed the monstrous presence of a colossal giant. Towering at a staggering height of thirteen meters, it charged forward with wild abandon, rounding the corner. Its proximity to the armored car formation, leading the convoy, dwindled to a mere two hundred meters. Illuminated by flickering lights, the grotesque sight of its dense fleshy tissues and bloated tumor-like cysts became gruesomely apparent.
"The Colossal Giant!"
"It's a giant composed of flesh and blood!"
A surge of panic erupted instantaneously.
Survivors, already rattled by the onslaught of the monsters, were now consumed by a heightened frenzy. Their anguished screams pierced the battlefield, carrying the weight of despair.
Countless warriors at the forefront clutched their weapons tightly, their palms drenched in sweat.
Meanwhile, a horde of black scale monsters began to converge on the head of the convoy. Once the military's heavy firepower engaged the raging giants, these creatures would exploit the resulting opening, launching a ferocious assault on the vulnerable defensive front.
Taotang's special combat team, along with the five remaining members of the Sharp Knife Group, split into two units, surging ahead of the gradually advancing convoy. They closed in on the colossal giant, each passing second bridging the distance by tens of meters.
As the distance diminished, Tao Tang swiftly reiterated the plan. "Once we reach a distance of 20 meters, Xiao Li will fire an armor-piercing bullet, targeting its leg. The two of you with exceptional abilities will intensify the tearing wound. We must first restrict the movements of this colossal giant. Otherwise, our forces' firepower will be diverted to this side, giving the black scale monsters an opportunity to break through our defenses completely. The second colossal giant will arrive within half a minute at most. We must act within that timeframe..."
However, at that critical moment, a chilling voice shattered the air.
"Who are you?"
It was the last soldier in their team—a seasoned veteran, honed by years of vigilance. He had detected an intruder amidst their ranks.
A pitch-black shadow, nearly blending with the surroundings.
Instantly, her voice triggered a surge of wariness among the survivors. Their pace slowed drastically, but Tao Tang's heart sank. Distraction at this crucial juncture could spell the end of their plan.
Preparing to issue immediate orders, regardless of the intruder's identity, Tao Tang's resolve was interrupted.
In a sudden exclamation, the enigmatic figure among them rose from the ground. A flowing blade of fire materialized in their hand, their movements swift as lightning. They shot past Tao Tang and her team, hurtling straight towards the leading colossal giant!