Zhang Yu followed the soldier through a series of strict checks and finally came to a building that was a combination of metal and flesh deep in the heart of the mountain.
This was where the main camp of this garrison was located. From the outside, it looked like an enlarged carp with a smooth and compact metal carapace on top.
The soldier stepped forward to announce his arrival, and he was invited to enter.
After entering, he scanned the area and saw that there were already many people in the spacious inner hall. Other than Camp Supervisor Tang, there was also Feng Xueling, who was in charge of the academy's training this time. There were also more than ten soldiers from the military headquarters who came along this time. There was no doubt that something unexpected had happened.
After exchanging greetings with everyone, he sat down in his seat.
Camp Supervisor Tang said, "Since everyone is here, I'll roughly explain the situation."
He took out a document and placed it on the table in front of him. "Two days ago, the farthest garrison camp in the northwest sent a letter saying that there is a suspected small group of unknown enemies coming to our place. It seems that their intention is to enter the Qingyang Upper Continent.
We suspect that this is a Mythical Monster, because in the past, these Mythical Monsters would try to bypass the northern battlefield every once in a while and send small teams to take a detour from the northwest. We have fought with them many times, but this time is a little different. "
He gestured to his assistant, then stood up and said, "This time the situation is a little serious. The people sent to intercept and investigate in the first three camps have disappeared."
He walked to the front and drew a line with a red pen on the large map hanging there. Everyone looked and saw that the other party was moving from the northwest to the southeast.
At this moment, Camp Manager Tang also stood up and used his pen to forcefully point at the end of the route. Solemnly, he said, "We are at this position. We are also the last camp stationed here. If we can't stop them here, then they might break into the continent."
Most of the people present looked serious. Although the Qingyang Upper Continent was protected by the Great Cyan Banyan, it was mainly guarded against the Turbid Tide and some high-level forces. As for the relatively low-level creatures, they had to deal with them themselves.
With the power of these monsters, even if there was only one of them, it would be enough to cause great damage to the rear. What was even more troublesome was that it might leave behind even deeper hidden dangers.
Camp Manager Tang looked at Zhang Yu and then at Feng Xueling. He said solemnly, "In the past two days, 18 elite armored soldiers have gone missing from the first three camps. The enemy this time can be said to be very difficult to deal with. The strength of our camp is not much stronger than the previous camps. Even if we send people out, I'm afraid the result will be the same. Therefore, after much consideration, we can only rely on the Xuanxiu of your school to take action."
Feng Xueling thought for a moment, then looked at Zhang Yu and said, "Instructor Zhang, what do you mean?"
Zhang Yu pondered for a moment before asking, "When did the last piece of news arrive?"
Vice Cong replied, "The news was sent over two hours ago through the light transmissions set up along the way. At that time, the people who came should have just passed through the defensive perimeter of the camp in front of us. If their speed doesn't change, then they might have passed by our camp this morning or noon."
Zhang Yu asked, "Regarding these enemies, do you have any more detailed judgments?"
Since the previous few camps had come into contact and fought with the enemy, even if the soldiers went missing, it was impossible for there not to be any clues left behind.
Camp Manager Tang said, "From the traces left behind, the people who came should also be a small team of no more than three people, and they should be high-level monsters. However, we can't rule out the possibility of EsGod among them."
Feng Xueling was a little curious. "Would Mythical Tabor work with EsGod?"
Although EsGod and Mythical Tabor were both enemies of the Qingyang Upper Continent, they came from different origins and had different interests. The two of them even had serious conflicts.
Vice Cong said, "Although we haven't seen anything similar before, we can't rule out this possibility, especially since there are still remnants of Godhood at the scene." He then looked at Zhang Yu and said, "Sorry, Xuanxiu, the content that the light transmissions can convey is limited. This is all we know now."
Zhang Yu looked at everyone and said, "Leave this matter to me."
Currently, the Qingyang Upper Continent was in the middle of a war with Mythical Tabor. Although the continent was relatively peaceful, the war in the north had never stopped. If there was a need, every Xuanfu cultivator could be conscripted to the battlefield. Furthermore, as a Xuanfu cultivator, he was naturally responsible for this matter.
He stood up, raised his hand, and saluted before walking out.
Camp Manager Tang said, "Head Zhang, I heard that you joined the academy not long ago. Are there no 'observers' yet?"
Zhang Yu replied, "Yes."
Camp Manager Tang solemnly said, "Although I know that you cultivators don't necessarily need that thing, I still have to remind you to be careful. From now on, the camp will fully cooperate with you. If you need anything, you can tell my people at any time."
Zhang Yu nodded and walked out under the lead of the soldier from before.
After he left, one of the soldiers clasped his hands together on the table and said, "I wonder if Instructor Zhang and the others can stop this monster this time."
Feng Xueling calmly said, "In a small-scale battle, cultivators are undoubtedly better than armored soldiers. Although Head Zhang hasn't been in the academy for long, his strength isn't bad. Moreover, he has the help of Head Zhang and Head Zhang, so he should be able to fight the enemy. If they can't stop it, then we can only ask the other sects to act and try to stop the enemy outside of the continent. I'll arrange it later."
Most of the people present nodded. It wasn't that they didn't trust Zhang Yu, but when it came to the safety of the people of the continent, they had to have a backup plan.
Camp Manager Tang thought for a while and said, "We can wait for a while. I'm sure the news will come back soon."
Everyone looked at each other and nodded. None of them left and just sat there, silently waiting for the result.
The changes in the camp also attracted the attention of some students. In particular, the daily hunting was canceled and the accompanying soldiers were nowhere to be seen. It was obvious that something had happened.
However, after a month of training, they were no longer the same as before. They learned to be patient and obey orders. Everyone stayed in the dormitory obediently and didn't come out to ask around.
After Zhang Yu returned to the dormitory, he immediately called Head Zhang and Head Zhang over and told them about the situation.
Head Zhang chuckled and said, "It's still up to us."
The cultivator surnamed Zhou cautiously asked: "Headmaster Zhang, what exactly should we do?"
Zhang Yu said, "I have my own arrangements, but I have something to remind the two of you. Although Camp Manager Tang and the others think that this might be the Mythical Tabor, they themselves aren't sure. Since that's the case, the enemy might be imitating the Mythical Tabor to mislead us, so we can't be careless."
Head Zhang and Head Zhang nodded.
Zhang Yu continued, "The enemy's speed might not be their true speed. It's very likely that they'll use their full strength in the last part of the journey. You two should go back and prepare. We'll set off shortly."
Head Zhang and Head Zhang cupped their fists and went to prepare.
A few minutes later, Zhang Yu's group of three each rode a Cold River Insect and left the camp. This was to save time and effort, and also to prevent the enemy from identifying their true identities.
After arriving outside, Zhang Yu told Head Zhang and Head Zhang to take care of an area each. He also told them to immediately send out a message if they encountered an enemy and not to fight head-on. They should try their best to wait for reinforcements.
After receiving the order, the two split up and took action.
Zhang Yu rode the Cold River Insect to the sky and was responsible for guarding this area. He looked at the endless wasteland in front of him. Under the influence of the Turbid Tide, he couldn't see too far away. Otherwise, he would be able to monitor this area by himself.
As for whether or not the enemy would take a detour, there was basically no need to consider.
Why did the enemy have to take this route at the risk of being discovered by the camp? This wasn't without reason. The wasteland was filled with all kinds of dangerous creatures. Among them, there were quite a few abnormally powerful creatures. For example, the "Abandoned Life Demonic Fish" that they had seen before was one of them. If they recklessly passed through, it was very likely that they would run into it.
Even though the route to the camp also had these things, the soldiers would carry out a moderate cleanup after a period of time. Therefore, taking this route was the safest and also the fastest.
As long as they kept watch over this area, they would be able to guard the route.
At this moment, in the distant wasteland, there were two streaks of light that were rapidly flying forward.
These were two humanoid giants. Their bodies were completely covered in a crystalline jade-like substance. Their faces also had a pair of scarlet crystal eyes.
An ice-cold voice suddenly transmitted from one of the crystal giants. Even though it was flying at high speed, it could still be clearly transmitted to its companion's senses. "Up ahead is the final camp. If you encounter Azure Sun's armored soldiers, just like the previous few times, directly kill them. Try not to stay for too long. Once you enter the protective zone, you will be safe. There are almost no soldiers stationed there."
Right at this moment, a Cold River Worm suddenly appeared in front of the two. The crystal giant's eyes flashed. "Pay attention. It is Azure Sun's creation. Destroy it."
While speaking, its body suddenly sped up. It transformed into a streak of seven-colored crystalline radiance and directly charged forward. With a bang, the entire Cold River Worm was immediately smashed to pieces. Countless pieces of armor and metal scattered down from the sky.
However, what made the crystal giant astonished was that it didn't see a human figure inside the Cold River Worm.
At this moment, the cultivator surnamed Zhou was standing to the side. He was currently wrapped in a ball of coiling snake shadows. His entire body was completely hidden in the atmosphere. He looked at the crystal giant, his eyes filled with extreme astonishment.
"This is … profound armor?"
At this moment, the crystal giant's scarlet crystal eyes swept over. It suddenly turned its head and stared at him.
The cultivator surnamed Zhou immediately felt a wave of fear. Previously, when he was in the Dao Sect, he had tested it. When he was enveloped by the visualization diagram, almost no one could discover him. But the other … could it be that it could see him?
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