The Mutant Army came aggressively, but unfortunately, it was destined to be a tragedy.
Under the dense net of arrows, cannons, and muskets, no one could successfully charge to the front of the Eastern Army's formation. Even if there were a few masters who were lucky enough to avoid the rain of bullets and come to the front, they would also see the horror of the human wave tactic.
The Star Nation players were also fierce. They didn't pee in their pants after a round of cannonballs like the first time. According to them, even if they were to die, they would die on the way to the front.
They were true warriors!
How many tragic things were left in the short two thousand meters.
The cavalry at the front suffered the most damage and was almost completely wiped out. The players who caught up didn't fear death at all. They launched wave after wave of attacks on the eastern army's formation without stopping.
Honor, passion, and responsibility could make people overcome the fear of death and become unprecedentedly powerful. Even if their companions fell one after another, the soldiers continued to advance.
On the city wall, the professional players couldn't help but cry when they saw their compatriots die one after another. The professional players were mostly girls and were sentimental. They had never seen such a tragic scene before.
The entire Fengshan County was shrouded in grief and indignation, unable to extricate themselves. At this time, the Star Nation players couldn't tell whether this was a game or reality.
Everything was too real.
National honor, this originally illusory term, had never been as real in the hearts of the players as it was now. It was so close to their inner world, condensing into an unyielding will.
The fate of the country and the fate of the players were suddenly closely linked.
This was a national war.
Tragic songs and fates were intertwined.
…
Lion City, Palace.
When the will of the Star Nation players slowly condensed in the sky above Fengshan County, a huge snow-white lion in the depths of the palace suddenly opened its eyes.
The national war had ushered in another turning point.
…
The war outside Fengshan County was still ongoing. It wouldn't stop because of some people's sentimentality. Death was inevitable. Mercy had never been fated on the battlefield.
This was the strangest war Zheng He had ever experienced in his life.
On the battlefield, cannons roared and arrows rained, but there was rarely a scene of blood flowing like a river. That was because the killed players had already returned to Lion City to be reincarnated the moment they died.
When players die, all their equipment will be dropped.
Therefore, on the battlefield, weapons, armors, and even mounts were scattered all over the place. At the most savage front lines, there was even a thick layer of armor on the ground, shining resplendently.
From this, it could be seen how tragic the battle was.
Because there were too many players reincarnating at the same time, Lion City's Reincarnation Hall was packed to the brim. Countless wandering spirits floated around the Reincarnation Hall. It was a miserable sight.
When batches of "newbies" walked out of the Reincarnation Hall, the entire Lion City was shaken.
The strength and cruelty of the enemy made the Lion City players realize that it was time for their country to be in danger. For a time, countless players walked toward the teleportation portal without hesitation and rushed to the battlefield.
Most of the players who participated in the battle were youths, and they were the most hot-blooded ones. When the news of another defeat at the frontlines came, countless middle-aged men and even young men would throw themselves into this battle.
The will of the entire country was quickly gathering.
The forum of the Star State was in an uproar. Countless declarations of war completely dominated the entire forum. The battle reports from the frontlines were broadcasted live on the forum.
Some players were not in Lion City when the war broke out. They were either doing missions in the wild, training in the mountains, or training in mystic realms. When they received the news, they did not hesitate and began to rush back. Those who were closer to Lion City returned to Lion City, while those who were closer to Fengshan County rushed directly to the battlefield.
The strength of the entire country was being mobilized.
This local war was rapidly evolving into a full-scale war.
And the Temasek Mercenary Group, which had been biding its time, was undoubtedly under great pressure. Countless professional players blocked the entrance of the mercenary group to protest.
The criticism of the Temasek Mercenary Group on the forum was even more relentless. The label of "traitors" had been pinned on the heads of the mercenary group by the players.
Even so, the Temasek Mercenary Group remained unmoved like a mountain.
Not to mention the players outside the guild, even the members of the guild were very dissatisfied with the higher-ups' inaction. Their requests for battle were endless. Some impulsive ones even acted on their own and threw themselves into the battlefield.
The leader of the mercenary group, Chen Guang, finally came out to explain.
"Brothers, at times like this, we have to stay calm." Chen Guang's voice was powerful and unquestionable. "I'm just like you. I'm angry and anxious about the enemy's invasion and killing. But is there any use in being anxious? Can anxiety solve the problem? If the enemy attacks Lion City and we're not there, what should we do? "
"…"
The scene was silent.
"If Lion City falls, we'll be the sinners of the country." Chen Guang's eyes were a little moved. As a representative of the aristocratic families in Star Nation, he had an innate sense of mission and responsibility for Star Nation.
This natural sense of mission was something only true descendants of aristocratic families would have. It could be said that Chen Guang loved Star Nation more than any player in Star Nation.
In Lion City, the Temasek Mercenary Group was the king of the people, gathering the elites of the country. In comparison, the lord of Fengshan County was just an ordinary descendant of an aristocratic family and couldn't be compared to Chen Guang at all.
In Star Nation, it was the guilds that were strong and the lords that were weak.
This situation was exactly the opposite of China and even other big countries.
The reason for this was closely related to the geographical location of Star Nation and its small territory. Because in the entire Star Nation, there was no room for the lords to play.
For example, Fengshan County was promoted to a second-tier county, which was already the limit.
On the contrary, the guilds had a lower demand for territory and were flourishing. The game structure of Star Nation was very similar to traditional adventure games, where the guilds were the overlords of the game.
Chen Guang's "sinner theory" was undoubtedly very impactful for ordinary players.
The atmosphere at the scene was unusually heavy. The higher-ups of the mercenary group were extremely supportive of the leader's decision. Those who didn't understand were only the ordinary members, who were also the mainstay of the guild.
"But we can't just sit back and do nothing, right?" someone asked.
"If the enemy only has one path, won't we fall into their trap if we stay in Lion City? By then, a huge number of casualties will have already been caused. How can we salvage the situation? "someone suggested.
As soon as the voice fell, many members nodded in agreement.
"It's not ignoring." Chen Guang said very decisively. "Brothers, I promise that once the scouts we send out bring back information that there are no enemies in other places. Then I will personally lead you to help Fengshan County. "
"Okay!"
The atmosphere at the scene instantly became lively.
"But let me say this first. Before the guild sends out troops, if any member dares to act on their own, I will not forgive them. They will be kicked out of the mercenary group and never hired again, "Chen Guang continued.
"Understood!"
With the leader's promise, the ordinary players instantly felt confident.
…
The ordinary members dispersed, and the higher-ups of the mercenary group gathered together again.
"Leader, do you think we should ask for help from ASEAN?" someone asked.
Asking for help was a taboo topic.
Chen Guang's expression was very calm. He thought for a moment and said, "Not for now. If the enemy really only has a fleet of twenty thousand people, wouldn't we be looked down on by other countries if we ask for help? "
"That's right. If we can't even deal with twenty thousand enemies with the strength of a country, it's simply a joke to ask for help. If that's the case, Star Nation won't have the face to mingle in the ASEAN circle in the future, "someone added.
This topic was put aside and no one brought it up again.
Lion City was in turmoil, but the war in Fengshan County wasn't over yet. The forty-thousand-strong mutant army was determined to fight to the death. The players that came later also joined the battle without hesitation.
As a result, the pressure on the eastern army multiplied.
The first to show signs of decline was the archer unit. The number of arrows they brought for this expedition was limited. Continuous attacks consumed the arrows at an alarming rate.
As a last resort, Zheng He ordered all the spare arrows on the warships to be sent to the frontline. After all, these arrows were prepared for a naval battle.
Other than that, the cannons were also in trouble.
Firing the cannons continuously was extremely taxing on the cannons.
Fortunately, the cannons made in Shanhai City used the new steel developed by the Seventh Research Institute. If they were using the steel smelting technology of the Ming Dynasty, the barrels would have exploded.
Even so, the barrels were burning hot and couldn't last for too long. When Zheng He received the news, he immediately ordered the fifty cannons to fire in turns to let the cannons rest.
Instantly, the firepower of the cannons was reduced by half.
Fortunately, the rear of the port was still the territory of the eastern army. Zheng He urgently ordered the sailors to transport the remaining cannons to the frontline.
Zheng He wanted to cut off the retreat route of the eastern army. It was foreseeable that once the eastern army retreated, they wouldn't be able to bring the cannons with them. The arrows on the ships would be used up, and it would become an empty shelf.
The eastern army was ready to fight to the death on land.
The only ones that were still stable were the gunners and the sword and shield soldiers. Even so, in the later stages of the battle, the firepower at the frontline weakened. Inevitably, more and more players rushed to the frontline.
The pressure on the sword and shield soldiers instantly doubled.
It could be said that the entire eastern army was at a critical point. If the pressure from the mutant army didn't decrease, the eastern army could collapse at any time.
If the [Temasek Mercenary Group] attacked at this time, it would definitely be a battle.
What was worse was that the eastern army couldn't retreat at all. If the mutant army noticed the weakness of the eastern army, it would completely ignite their fighting spirit.
When that happened, the mutant army would become even more frenzied.
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