No one expected that Baiyu would advance in the opposite direction, returning to the main base of the alien race.

In the eyes of others, this was no different from sending himself to his death.

Of course.

There were also many who suspected that Baiyu might have directly collapsed due to the recent failure.

After all, this was the young man's first time leading a group out.

It's quite normal to suffer a mental breakdown after such a blow; in this world, many people's spirits are under a high-pressure state, their pollution level constantly on the brink of collapse. It's not surprising to go mad at any time.

Especially for young talents like Baiyu, who are most vulnerable to setbacks.

"Is Director Bai going to send himself to death?"

"Stop talking, trust the Director, and just do what we're supposed to do."

"Yes, if Director Bai has an accident, do you think we can return alive? Even if we do return alive, do you think we can survive in the city?"

Several soldiers whispered.

Indeed, if something happened to Baiyu and they returned, the higher-ups would definitely conduct a thorough investigation.

By then, how many could survive would be uncertain.

After talking for a while, everyone could only follow Baiyu's instructions.

The army started moving slowly, but the morale was extremely low, and many were dispirited, looking like they had lost all hope.

Thinking of returning to face death, who would be happy?

Baiyu frowned, seeing everyone's state, and waved his hand, "Stop."

Through the sound amplification device of the Forbidden Armament, his words quickly spread around.

The troops slowly halted.

Baiyu turned around, his gaze sweeping over the dispirited group, his eyes gradually becoming serious.

"It seems that just a minor failure has erased all your Essence, Qi, and Spirit!"

Baiyu's voice was powerful: "Why do you train in martial arts?

Isn't it to annihilate the alien race!

If you give up in just the first battle, what will you do in the future when you have to go to battle against the real alien army?

Don't tell me you're not a formal army.

I was born in Linjiang City, which you might not know; it's a city on the edge of Maple Leaf County.

At the time, I thought the alien race was far from me, but when Maple Leaf County fell, I realized that danger had actually always been nearby, never far away!"

The crowd's faces changed when they heard Baiyu say this.

The upheaval in Maple Leaf County had shocked the entire nation before.

Almost everyone knew about it.

The upheaval started from Zenith City in Maple Leaf County and spread to half of Maple Leaf County, causing countless casualties.

Countless aliens and Exotic Beasts emerged from the teleportation portal in Zenith City, devouring everything like locusts, leaving nothing behind.

This was a sudden disaster.

As Zenith City was destroyed, support from other towns was too late, and they also fell into a bitter fight with the alien race.

Along with the Simulation Realm that later covered nearly half the area of Zenith City, turning the place into a purgatory.

The crowd had only heard about the Zenith City's tragedy, and it was finally the Imperial army that reclaimed Maple Leaf County, which still hasn't been rebuilt.

No one expected Baiyu to be from Maple Leaf County.

In that moment of surprise, the rested Baiyu continued: "I can tell you very clearly that the alien race is like a nest of venomous snakes hiding in dark corners, ready to seek opportunities to invade our world!

When that time comes.

No matter what situation you're in, you must pick up your weapons and fight them.

Otherwise.

Your loved ones will die at the hands of the alien race, becoming their food.

Your homes will be burnt by the alien race, turning into their playground.

Has one failure caused you to lose the confidence to resist the alien race and fight these monsters?"

Baiyu's voice spread far away, invigorating people's spirits,

He told them this to lift their spirits and show them how crucial their current actions were.

This was the first step.

Only by making them aware can the subsequent morale-boosting work be done.

Soon, Baiyu saw the serious expressions on everyone's faces, no longer as lost as before, and continued: "Now, with our return, you think we are heading towards our death, right?

However.

If we go elsewhere now, it's actually easier to fall into the alien race's encirclement and elimination.

The previous cave was indeed the alien race's main base.

But.

Now, in order to encircle us and search for our whereabouts, they must have sent out their entire force, leaving only a certain number of troops to guard the main base.

Because to them.

They wouldn't expect a troop to attack again.

And in my hand,

There is a magical item that can inflict great damage on the alien race!

This item,

Can only achieve its best effect when used in an alien-gathering place.

By then,

They won't know our true strength and certainly won't dare to boldly advance and engage us.

As long as we wait for reinforcements and attack from inside and out, we will succeed!"

Baiyu's words revealed a very important piece of information.

Baiyu still had a trump card in his hand!

And it's the kind that can cause massive damage to the alien army, making them hesitate for a short period, afraid to act recklessly!

This was undoubtedly good news.

At least everyone now had the confidence knowing that returning wasn't heading towards their death.

Baiyu was still too young and made others feel uncertain.

If Qiu Yun or He Jin were leading, such a problem wouldn't arise at all.

However.

As the director, the crowd knew he must have real means.

"Rest assured, I won't use your lives for fun, nor will I send you to die in vain. I am confident, that's why I made this decision."

Baiyu surveyed the crowd, seeing their spirits and demeanor were much better than before, he nodded: "Since that's the case, continue moving, pay attention to concealment."

The troops began moving in an orderly manner.

Hundreds of people were inconspicuous in this vast forest, like a drop of water in the ocean.

Along the way, they encountered several small Shell People Race's units, only five per group, seemingly scouting and watching teams, all of which were mercilessly destroyed one by one by the bounty hunter unit.

The entire process was silent.

As the sky grew darker, everyone advanced swiftly under the cover of the green woods, dealing with several Shell People units in quick succession without causing any uproar.

Finally.

The outline of the big mountain reappeared before everyone's eyes.

The cave entrance was still enveloped by the Spiritual Technique Array, but outside, it had been cleared by the Shell People Race and even a huge bonfire altar had been built.

Around the altar, many Shell People Race were singing and dancing.

Seeing this scene.

Everyone instantly held their breath, afraid of making any sound, their eyes fixed on the center of the altar.

There.

Many soldiers were tied to the enormous stakes, engulfed by flames!