"What are the Red Dragon Army and research department going to do next?"
In the end, Meng Chao was the one who broke the silence.
"It's not the Red Dragon Army and research department, but all the forces of power and powerful fighters in Dragon City.
There was determination in Long Feijun's calm voice. "The Monster War has dragged on for too long, and the decades of fighting have used up too much of our energy and resources. It's especially so now. We have millions of mechanized squads and superhumans stationed at the borders of Hidden Fog Last Region. The Deity Realm superhumans are also accumulating their strength at the back, waiting to attack. The resources we're using up every second is astronomical.
"If we don't completely destroy the monster civilization, Dragon City's economic system is going to collapse first.
"So, no matter how terrifying the unknown power lurks in Hidden Fog, the main attack will begin within seven days!"
Meng Chao nodded.
It was indeed a lot of money to have one million mechanized troops and high-grade superhumans constantly maintain a state of war.
Forget about the army for now, just talk about the Deity Realm superhumans.
Their fighting strength was comparable to the aircraft carrier fleets on Earth, and the resources they spent every day were as terrifying as the fuel and maintenance fees of the aircraft carrier fleets.
But to the aircraft carrier fleets, their daily cruising and fighting at full strength were two different things.
For example, if the Deity Realm superhumans cultivated their bodies and minds, went through low-intensity maintenance training, and sat in their offices to give orders, they would spend at least seven or eight resources.
They would need at least seven or eight resources to cultivate day and night to maintain their peak condition so that they could charge into the monster civilization's ultimate nest at any moment.
Even if they had enough resources, it was impossible for the Deity Realm superhumans to maintain their peak condition for a long period of time.
It was just like how no one could run a marathon at the speed of a one-hundred-meter dash.
The arrow was nocked, and it had to be fired. When the saber was unsheathed, it had to be drawn. If it was not the enemy's blood, it had to be their own.
"The Survival Committee will issue the highest mobilization order twenty-four hours later and announce the start of the autumn offense to the entire city. They will also mobilize all personnel and resources. If nothing goes wrong, the autumn offense will be our final battle against the monsters. No matter how devastating the price we have to pay, the Dragon City cavaliers will definitely flatten the monster nest," Long Feijun said seriously.
"But no matter what, the Other World is a planet that doesn't lose to Earth in terms of size. Monster Mountain Range is just an insignificant part of it. Once we win against the monsters, we have to make preparations for colonization on a larger scale.
"If we can explore an additional 1% of the map of the Hidden Fog Region, we'll be able to provide more precise directions for the railway guns and armored airships to carpet-bomb the area. Our killing efficiency will increase by several degrees, and we'll be able to save more valuable resources. We won't be using them for nothing. Instead, we'll be able to train more superhumans.
"Similarly, if we can figure out the reason behind why Piranha and the other two exploration teams went missing before we launch the main attack, we can minimize the number of casualties and preserve the vital strength of Dragon City.
"It's also important to find out if the satellite towns exist, if the survivors are still alive, and if they're alive, what they've become.
"Even though we have no choice but to carpet bomb the sinkhole and blow up the satellite cities and monster nests so that they are not reduced to ashes, we can't let the monster civilization use our comrades as meat shields to fight back.
"But if we do this, it will definitely cast a shadow over our civilization, and it will be a poisonous thorn in the hearts of all those who know the truth.
"So, we must find concrete evidence to prove that we had no choice but to make this sacrifice.
"Based on the above factors, the Survival Committee has decided to send another ten exploration teams to Hidden Fog Region before the main attack. They will continue to scout and map the area based on the foundation of the exploration teams before. They will also clear the path to attack the sinkhole from the edge of Hidden Fog Region.
"Of course, if we can find Lu Siya, the other missing investigators, and the survivors from the satellite towns, that will be for the best!"
Meng Chao was a little stunned. "Ten?"
"That's right. If it weren't for the fact that we have to send more powerful fighters to the main attack, we would have sent more exploration teams," Long Feijun said.
"The ninth special investigation team of the abnormal beast research department is one of the teams that are the best at fighting against abnormal beasts in Dragon City. If even they mysteriously disappeared, even if we send another three exploration teams in, they might end up in the same situation.
"So, this time, I will personally lead a total of ten exploration teams to carry out a saturated reconnaissance.
"As long as one of the ten teams can map more of the area and see the enemy's true colors so that they can provide support for the steel army and the superhumans' main attack, we will win!"
Meng Chao nodded slowly.
He agreed with Long Feijun's words.
As long as they could map 10% more of the area, as well as the distribution of the spirit energy ley lines and the composition of the crystals, they would be able to save 30% to 50% of their ammunition.
They would also be able to reduce the number of casualties by 30% to 50%.
If that was the case, even if all ten exploration teams died, it would be worth it.
It sounded a little cruel.
But Dragon Citizens relied on this cruelty to survive for half a century in the Other World, which was filled with dangers everywhere.
And they would continue to survive.
"Coincidentally, the instant teleportation technology of Project 101, which the Red Dragon Army invested in the ruins research center, has matured. Even though we haven't gone through the final test, we're pressed for time, so we can only send it to the battlefield and test it during the war," Long Feijun continued.
Long Feijun continued. "The Red Dragon Army has decided to send an elite armored airship squad with all the equipment needed for the three portals. They will head into the depths of Hidden Fog and build a teleportation base there. Then, they will be able to send the powerful fighters and resources from the rear to the frontlines."
When Meng Chao heard this, he said without hesitation, "If that's the case, Colonel Long, I want to join your exploration team and set up a teleportation base in the depths of Hidden Fog before we search for Lu Siya and more of our compatriots!"
The people in Battle God Palace usually referred to each other as fellow disciples.
But at that moment, Meng Chao used the military rank of the Red Dragon Army to address Long Feijun.
Aside from volunteering for the mission, it also implied that he was making a military pledge.
He had the dual background of the Red Dragon Army and the research department, and he was also a tester of Project 101. No one was more suitable than Meng Chao to escort the Dimensional Door to Hidden Fog Last Region.
Besides, Lu Siya's fate was unknown, the monster mastermind had yet to show up, and the mystery of the Supernatural Entities had yet to be solved. There was no way he could just watch Long Feijun and the others take the risk while he hid in the back and enjoyed the fruits of their labor.
In that case, he would not have the face to wear the "blood badge" condensed from the blood of the martyrs!
Meng Chao looked at Battle God Lei Zongchao, who was curled up in a corner like a meditating old monk, and a thought suddenly appeared in his mind.
Lei Zongchao might look like a mascot right now.
But based on the memories from his previous life, Lei Zongchao had died during the final battle of the Monster War.
Or rather, Lei Zongchao had sacrificed his life and died together with the monster mastermind, which was why they won the Monster War in the end.
Hence, if the battle to take down Hidden Fog Last Region did not go smoothly and the losses were too devastating, based on Lei Zongchao's personality, there was a high possibility that he would burn the last of his blood and push his already shaky and fragmented vitality magnetic field to the limit. He would then enter Hidden Fog Last Region and release his final and most dazzling spark.
This was something that Meng Chao absolutely did not want to see.
He did not intend to convince Lei Zongchao not to leave the Supernatural Tower and enter Hidden Fog Last Region either.
It was impossible for someone like Lei Zongchao to be convinced.
It was just like how it was impossible for Meng Chao to be convinced. Even if the Emperor of Heaven knelt down and begged him, it would not work.
Even if he told Lei Zongchao the truth and Lei Zongchao believed him, the former Battle God would not be afraid of death.
This former "Martial God" was not afraid of death either. Instead, he was even more determined to follow the footsteps of fate and die in exchange for the final victory.
Hence, Meng Chao could only do his best to push forward the final battle and head in the direction of complete victory.
It was so that Lei Zongchao could watch the battle in peace and not attack.
Aside from Meng Chao, all the young officers and ace investigators in the area were carrying out the exploration mission.
There were plenty of powerful fighters from the four research centers, Dragon City University, the alliance of the five universities, and the nine great mega corporations who were forming exploration squads. They were prepared to enter Hidden Fog Last Region from all directions.
Of course, the chances of survival were slim.
But to Dragon Citizens, death was a common occurrence.
Therefore, there wasn't much sentimentality or passion in his speech.
The group immediately started discussing the technical details.
"When are we heading out?" Meng Chao asked Long Feijun.
"Twelve hours later at the latest," Long Feijun said.
"For the first six hours, you can choose your own gene medicine, crystals, ammunition, and weapons in the Supernatural Tower. As long as you can handle the load, you can take whatever you want. All the expenses will be paid for by the highest authority. There's only one condition. I hope that you can adjust yourselves to your best condition and live a little longer in Hidden Fog Last Region.
"For the next six hours, you will study the detailed map of Hidden Fog Last Region and the terrain data. You will also get familiar with the standard equipment and board the armored airships.
"If everything goes smoothly, we hope that we can reduce the time we take to depart to ten hours. The sooner we enter Hidden Fog Last Region, the higher our chances of finding Lu Siya and the others will be."
"Alright."
Meng Chao got up swiftly and looked at his tactical watch. He said eagerly, "I'll go and make preparations now!"
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