Chapter 106: Alarm! Deadly!!

Chapter 106: Alarm! Deadly!!

"This is the Landan City Paragons Association. We are broadcasting an emergency evacuation notice to all units and areas. Citizens, please head to the nearest shelter immediately. I repeat, all citizens, proceed to the nearest shelter for safety..."

The loud announcement echoed through the skies of Lu'an City, lingering for a long time.

Accompanying it was the piercing sound of air raid sirens.

Upon hearing the evacuation notice, the already anxious citizens became even more panicked!

"What's happening? What's going on?"

"It must be a temporal rift appearing nearby."

"Let's go! Quick, to the shelter!"

"Ah? My child is still at home, I need to go get them."

"Honey, what should we do?"

"The roads are blocked, abandon the car, leave everything, and head to the shelter immediately..."

The timid ones wailed in fear, while those with a clearer head quickly led their families towards the nearest shelter.

Car horns blared, voices cried out, and the streets were filled with a chaotic mix of wailing, cursing, and pleading.

Everyone was rushing to escape.

Soon, the streets descended into chaos...

...

Association Building.

Chairman Song had just sent out a mobilization notice to all members, including Zhao Zheng's new phone.

The message detailed the severity of the disaster and the proposed plan of action.

Official support would arrive in half an hour, and all they needed was for the Paragons to hold the line for that duration.

Of course, whether to respond to the call was entirely voluntary.

In situations like this, most Paragons would typically answer the call.

After all, if the monsters from the temporal rift invaded the city, they would be in harm's way too.

By assisting in the defense, they could help the city weather the crisis, and later, there would be rewards for their contributions.

If they chose to stay away out of fear, they might not face immediate repercussions once the crisis was over, but they would certainly be expelled from the Association.

Being expelled would ruin their reputation, and they would face resistance from fellow Paragons.

Finding good teammates for Spirit Realm quests would become difficult.

At this moment, many Paragons in the Association building had already armed themselves, ready for battle.

Including Chairman Song!!

As the leader, he enjoyed great benefits, but in times of crisis like this, he was the first to step up.

Chairman Song was not one to shy away from danger.

In fact, at this moment, his battle spirit was high, and his eyes were filled with determination.

He held a deep-seated hatred for monsters, as his wife had perished in a monster-related disaster.

"Chen, normally, I wouldn't send a mobilization notice to a new member like you."

Chairman Song approached Zhao Zheng, his expression earnest. "But the situation is critical, and Lu'an City needs high-level fighters. So, I'm asking you to lend your strength and help us hold off the monsters for just half an hour until reinforcements arrive."

Zhao Zheng stood up immediately and said solemnly, "Chairman Song, in a situation like this, whether I'm an Association member or not, I have a duty to help!"

He had to step up!

This was his hometown, where his parents and family lived!!

Hearing these words, Chairman Song's gaze towards Zhao Zheng was filled with appreciation.

"Good, let's not waste time with pleasantries. Chen, what weapons do you need? You can get them from the armory!"

"No need," Zhao Zheng replied. "My fists are my weapons."

It wasn't arrogance.

He simply hadn't learned to use weapons, and his skills required the use of his fists. A weapon in his hands would be useless, so he preferred his fists.

Hearing Zhao Zheng's response, Chairman Song immediately said, "Then let's go!"

Chairman Song led Zhao Zheng to the backyard of the Association building.

There, an Association transport plane awaited, capable of carrying up to a hundred people.

The plane was already filled with Paragons, some young, some older, and even a couple of elderly Paragons in their sixties and seventies...

In their eyes, a strong battle spirit burned.

Seeing this, Zhao Zheng felt an indescribable emotion.

The people of this world still had a sense of justice.

Unlike Earth, where people were indifferent, minding only their own business.

Zhao Zheng knew it wasn't that people were inherently bad.

The Xia Nation on Earth had also been a place where people came together in times of need...

It was the selfish actions of some, only caring about money and doing nothing, that allowed corruption to flourish, ultimately turning Earth into a society devoid of human connection.

Right now, Zhao Zheng preferred this world.

"Chairman Song! Chairman Song..."

Paragons greeted Chairman Song as they boarded the transport plane.

Chairman Song nodded in acknowledgment to each greeting.

Once he and Zhao Zheng were on board, he gave the order: "Take off!"

This was Zhao Zheng's first time on a transport plane.

One thing was for sure: it was fast!

In no time, they had left the city behind.

In the distance, Zhao Zheng could already see a massive two-kilometer-long rift in the sky, from which countless monstrous creatures were pouring out, charging towards Lu'an City.

These monsters were terrifying in appearance, and a single one of them in the city would spell disaster.

Now, countless monsters charge forward, forming an immense force!

Inside the cabin, all the extraordinary individuals present wear solemn expressions.

If these monsters were allowed to invade Lu'an City, it would take less than twenty minutes to destroy the entire city!

But stopping these monsters won't be easy either.

Everyone knows that a tough battle awaits them today!

Soon, the transport plane begins its descent.

A military force has already set up a defense line nearby.

This military unit is usually stationed near the city to respond to emergencies, so their numbers are limited, around three thousand soldiers.

Relying on these three thousand soldiers to stop the monsters is definitely not feasible.

In addition to the military personnel, there are many vehicles and mini transport planes parked nearby...

In the 169th chapter, the original version is correct!

In the distance, more vehicles approach from the city, heading towards them.

The ones who arrive to provide support are, of course, extraordinary individuals.

As Chairman Song exits the transport plane, three middle-aged men approach him.

One of them, dressed in military attire, is likely the military commander.

The other two must be Lu'an City's Fifth Tier powerhouses.

The three men are already familiar with Chairman Song, and given the urgency of the situation, they exchange greetings without any unnecessary pleasantries.

"Old Song, come quickly, we're waiting for you," the muscular middle-aged man on the left calls out.

Chairman Song pulls Zhao Zheng along: "Little Chen, you come too!"

Zhao Zheng naturally follows and walks over.

The group arrives at a table.

On the table, there is a very basic sand table.

The muscular man immediately asks, "Old Song, as the chairman, you tell us, how are we going to fight this battle today?"

Chairman Song turns to the military commander: "When it comes to battle, we should listen to Colonel Zhou."

Colonel Zhou speaks up: "Then we'll use standard tactics. Once the monsters cross the caution line, we'll start with long-range fire coverage attacks to disrupt their charging formation. The extraordinary individuals will follow up, and our troops will continue to provide fire support to eliminate the monsters. If any powerful monsters appear, we'll have to rely on us to hold them off!"

Colonel Zhou himself is a Fifth Tier powerhouse.

Hearing Colonel Zhou's words, the others nod in agreement.

"Chairman Song, is this young man your junior?" The muscular man asks, noticing Zhao Zheng.

Chairman Song immediately introduces him: "His name is Chen Ye, and he just joined the association today. Don't be fooled by his youth; his destructive power has already reached the Fifth Tier standard."

Hearing this, the Fifth Tier powerhouses are all surprised as they turn to look at Zhao Zheng.

To reach the Fifth Tier at such a young age is an exceptional feat among extraordinary individuals.

His future prospects are limitless.

The group's eyes light up with delight.

They have no doubts about Chairman Song's words, and he wouldn't joke about this in such a situation. With the help of another Fifth Tier powerhouse, their chances of success increase significantly.

"Little Chen looks like he's just in his early twenties. Truly, the young are formidable!" Colonel Zhou praises him.

As his words fall silent, a terrifying roar echoes from the distance, causing everyone's expressions to change.

Colonel Zhou and the others pick up their binoculars, gazing towards the monsters.

Through the lenses, they see a colossal creature charging towards them.

"Trouble!" Colonel Zhou's face darkens. "Judging by its aura, it's at least a Fifth Tier monster!"

The disparity between human and monster Fifth Tiers is significant.

A Fifth Tier monster, in a one-on-one battle, could easily crush a human Fifth Tier expert. To suppress it, at least seven or eight human Fifth Tier experts would be required.

If it's a particularly tricky Fifth Tier monster, perhaps only a Sixth Tier human powerhouse could eliminate it.

Chairman Song's expression turns grim.

"Regardless, we can't retreat. We must hold out for at least half an hour!"

The other three nod silently.

...

The monsters, as if sensing the presence of humans, rush forward relentlessly, driven by an intense hatred.

Moments later, even ordinary people can clearly see the monstrous army surging like a tidal wave.

Colonel Zhou immediately gives the order: "Fire!"

Instantly, various cannons open fire.

For a moment, the sound of "Boom, boom, boom" explosions fills the air.

In the distance, amidst the monster army, a sea of explosive sparks appears.

The power of modern weaponry is fully displayed at this moment.

Colonel Zhou doesn't direct the gunners to target the Fifth Tier monster.

He's well aware that conventional firepower is useless against a Fifth Tier monster, unless it's a nuclear weapon.

Indeed, this is the case.

Some of the shells land on the massive Fifth Tier monster, but they have no effect, not even scratching its surface.

Witnessing this, Zhao Zheng feels that with his current defense, he wouldn't even need to use his Observation Haki; his steel-like body alone could withstand the attacks of these cannons.

It's not that the cannons are weak, but that his body is too strong.

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(End of Chapter)

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