CHAPTER 350: CHAPTER 311 TRAGIC_2

The key was that the Flying Fish Battleships above were actually retreating outward, which made Baldy a bit nervous.

"What’s going on?"

Baldy cursed, "What the hell are you running for? Flying so high, can the bugs even bite you?"

In the sky, several flying ships drew long exhaust trails, creating a huge red jet arrow pointing towards the city center.

This directive was clear, instructing all assault teams to act according to the plan.

Baldy couldn’t help but curse again, "Damn it, if things aren’t right, then retreat quickly. They don’t even treat us like humans."

Professional soldiers are in this for the money. Expecting some high level of enlightenment is impossible.

Realizing that something was off, Baldy was full of complaints.

The other commando members also joined in with curses.

Only Gao Xuan remained silent; there was, of course, a rationale behind the upper echelon’s decisions. Whether it was right or wrong would depend on the outcome of the battle.

With twenty thousand commandos thrown into Raccoon City, the situation indeed seemed grim.

Though Gao Xuan’s Spiritual Power was strong, it wasn’t omnipotent. Especially in this complex electromagnetic environment, there was significant interference with Spiritual Power.

Unless he forcefully broke through the electromagnetic shields with his robust Sword Intent. But once he did that, he would be directly exposed.

The Book of All-Knowing hadn’t mentioned what state the Insect Race on the other side was in or what abilities it had.

An advanced intelligence lifeform at the Golden Level, whether an insect or a human, was extremely terrifying.

Gao Xuan also had to be extra cautious.

The mutations in Raccoon City were, in fact, good news for him. It proved that the Insect Race wanted to battle in Raccoon City.

The widespread electromagnetic net clearly had very strong Thought Waves being orchestrated. The owner of these Thought Waves was likely that Golden Insect Race.

The more spiritual power the enemy used, the more traces they would leave behind. All he needed to do now was quietly wait and observe.

Baldy was dissatisfied with Gao Xuan’s silence: "Number One, say something."

"Say what, curse the military high command?"

Gao Xuan replied, "It’s seven in the morning now, ten hours until sunset. If I were you, I’d reach the rally point before sunset."

"We have night vision goggles, what’s there to be afraid of when the sun sets?" Baldy was indifferent.

"It’s not the dark that’s frightening; the bugs become very agitated at night," Gao Xuan explained.

Baldy didn’t heed Gao Xuan’s warning; instead, he asked the other team members, "Our Battle Armor’s battery, at full power, can sprint 500 kilometers. We can leave Raccoon City faster by retreating."

"Outside the city might be more dangerous."

At this point, Princess wasn’t in the mood to act feminine anymore; he earnestly analyzed, "Desertion in the face of battle would land us in military court. Besides, we have twenty thousand comrades here. We can still receive reinforcements here."

This reasoning was powerful enough to convince everyone.

"Medium-speed advance."

Baldy didn’t look at Gao Xuan and directly gave the order.

Gao Xuan found it amusing as he leisurely followed beside Baldy, watching him issue commands and adjust formations.

The electromagnetic net had rendered wireless technology useless; all means like drone reconnaissance and radar scanning were ineffective.

Everyone widened their eyes, scrutinizing their surroundings vigilantly.

After a while, Baldy suddenly remembered and glared at Gao Xuan, "How did you know there were bugs ambushing in the building just now?"

"Intuition," Gao Xuan replied.

This answer clearly didn’t satisfy Baldy, especially since Gao Xuan had predicted the presence of Plasma Beetles and warned him to command the battleship to ascend.

However, if Gao Xuan wasn’t talking, Baldy had no way to make him. Gao Xuan’s rank as merely an observer meant he didn’t have to follow Baldy’s orders.

Baldy felt a bit suffocated, "At times like this, you’re still being mysterious. Without us, you wouldn’t survive either."

"It’s not that dire."

Gao Xuan realized that Baldy and his fellow veterans were too seasoned; faced with challenges, they especially slacked off. They had no fighting spirit.

This was, of course, a very normal state. After all, they were just in it for the money. With such a high risk, dissatisfaction was natural when facing uncontrollable situations.

In the commercialized era, no Star Realm was loyal to the Alliance. Let alone individuals with a strong sense of belonging to a massive Star Realm.

Given their mercenary nature, Baldy and his team weren’t really motivated by honor.

For a combative organization, the most important thing shouldn’t be profit, but a sense of honor.

Without a sense of honor, there’s no conviction. Without conviction, it can only be called a gang, not an organization.

Gao Xuan didn’t have a problem with Baldy and his men; this was normal, this was ordinary people.

However, the state they were in was detrimental to their own interests.

Gao Xuan patiently told Baldy and the others, "We’re not fighting for others right now; we’re fighting for ourselves. Now is not the time to hesitate or despair.

"Only by firming your will can you survive."

Baldy initially wanted to retort, but there was a force in Gao Xuan’s calm words. He also understood that what Gao Xuan said made sense.

Complaining and blaming the world would only get them killed sooner.

Baldy sighed and said, "You’re right."

He told the other commando members, "Get yourselves together, and let’s all go home together."

The many commando members were also veteran warriors; they managed to perk themselves up, albeit with some effort.

Gao Xuan said, "I’ll scout ahead. Just follow me and you’ll survive. I guarantee it."

Baldy thought for a moment and said, "Alright, we trust you. Our lives are in your hands."

Gao Xuan laughed; he wouldn’t take Baldy’s pleasing words seriously.

He stated his intent clearly; if the others didn’t believe him, that was their problem.

Even though the electromagnetic net covered a large area, Gao Xuan’s Spiritual Power could wander through the gaps, flowing in all directions.

There were indeed many insects lurking underground, but they were all under unified command and wouldn’t attack indiscriminately.

The electromagnetic net would interfere with human wireless communications but not the Insect Race’s Thought Waves.

Gao Xuan led the squad through areas with the fewest insects. After more than an hour without encountering the Insect Race,

Baldy and the others were overjoyed, constantly praising Gao Xuan’s prowess.

Anyway, flattery costs nothing; as long as Gao Xuan could lead them out safely, they’d even call him "daddy" if needed.

However, there were too many insects.

The further they advanced, the more insects there were. A battle inevitably erupted.

A massive swarm of Quick Blade Mantises surged like a tide, instantly filling the vision of all the commando members.

Baldy couldn’t help cursing, "I told you not to go forward, the bugs are obviously queued up at the city center waiting to feast!"

He also shouted, "Run quickly."

Gao Xuan drew the pair of Swords strapped to his back, each four-foot long and weighing thirty kilograms.

Without looking back, he danced the Dual Swords, creating a beautiful sword flower before softly commanding, "Follow me."

There were tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of Quick Blade Mantises ahead. Those crouching mantises were about 1.5 meters tall.

The densely packed giant mantises all fixed their eerie compound eyes on the commando members.

Facing this sea of insects, Gao Xuan’s figure, bravely facing them wielding Dual Swords, seemed so solitary and fragile, yet somehow carried a sense of tragic determination.

Baldy and the other commando members were stunned, and Baldy shouted, "Damn, Bro, you’re too brave!"

He drew his Sword and howled, "Brothers, run!"