Chapter 515: Chapter 377: Level 3 Alert—Half-Step Saint Realm Fierce Beast Attack, Is This the War Zone’s Special Welcome Ceremony?

On the ground, Giant Beast Cave Defense Line.

A thousand-man unit arrives.

The sentinels at the defense line verify their identities and let them pass. The newcomers have youthful faces, brimming with vigor, which does not surprise the veteran soldiers stationed at the defense line.

This is also the tradition of the Southern War Zone. After serving a full year, recruits will be deployed to the outermost defense line of the Beast Cave for their garrison duty.

On the way to the garrison camp.

A major with two bars and three Golden Stars on his shoulders pointed to a spot far away under the moon. The recruits look in the direction pointed, each appearing somewhat nervous and excited. There stood structures as dark and slender as high towers, their tops sporadically flashing faint blue lights.

"Those towers are the Beast Tide Warning Towers. The parts you see on the ground are just a fraction; they connect to the elevators inside the Beast Cave, with sophisticated detectors deployed deep within."

"Once a beast tide occurs or shows signs of occurring, the warning towers initiate alerts."

"There are six levels of warnings from the towers."

"Sixth Level is the lowest, indicating signs of gathering among the Fierce Beasts in the first three floors, which happens almost constantly, especially after nightfall. You rookies will get used to it soon enough."

"Fifth Level follows, indicating a significant gathering of Fierce Beasts in the first three floors, showing signs of surging upward. At this level, the warning lights turn cyan, signaling a possibility of a basic beast tide, and the regular troops on the Beast Cave Defense Line enter combat readiness."

"The level of a basic beast tide roughly matches those in other provincial War Zones when a beast tide breaks out."

"Fourth Level indicates a riot among the Fierce Beasts up to the fifth floor. By this time, Tier Eight Grandmaster Level beasts are no longer rare, and even Titled Level beasts appear. The warning lights turn yellow, indicating an intermediate beast tide, prompting most of the elite forces on the defense line to enter combat readiness."

The major paused at this point, glancing at the new recruits, then continued in a deep voice.

"As for a Third Level Warning, according to the Huaxia Military Department’s requirements, the entire War Zone must enter varying degrees of combat readiness based on the actual situation."

"The Giant Beast Cave consists of thirteen layers; layer eight is the divide. At Third Level, it’s a riot among the beasts up to the eighth layer. Terrifying Titled Grandmaster Level beasts are no longer uncommon and appear in groups, reaching the level of an advanced beast tide. The warning lights turn a more alarming orange. The entire Beast Cave Defense Line must enter full combat readiness, and the news will reach my Southern Theater Command Headquarter directly. The entire War Zone will enter a state of combat readiness. At that time, alarms will resonate throughout the War Zone, and even other zones under the Southern War Zone jurisdiction will be notified to stand by..."

The major’s expression became exceptionally grim at this point.

And just then, amid the night, an orange light suddenly appeared amidst the faint blue of the warning tower.

A sharp-eyed recruit noticed this sudden orange light and exclaimed out loud.

"Captain, is this the orange light you were talking about?"

"Orange light?!"

The major leading the team’s face turned cold. This recruit dared to joke about such matters; it seems he needs more physical training since he’s getting restless!

The major showed signs of anger and was about to speak when—

Woo—wah—woo—wah—

The intensely urgent air raid siren sounded off, and the previously soft blue lights suddenly transformed into piercing orange brilliance.

The major’s angry expression froze on his face, replaced by an incredibly grave look.

"Damn, orange light, it’s a Third Level Warning."

"You rookies are unlucky; this Third Level Warning hasn’t appeared for many years,..."

"Join the army to serve the nation, protect the homeland!"

Someone trembled as they shouted, and immediately thousands responded.

The major was moved, feeling gratified, then saluted the recruits in front of him before giving the order, "Alright, you bunnies have got what it takes. Now all of you, immediately organize your gear where you stand, then advance at full speed to the outer defense line, and stand by for frontline command."

Before the Giant Beast Cave’s frontline area, the sudden orange light and Third Level Warning shattered the defense line’s peace.

In a resounding eagle cry, a flock of eagles responded and sliced through the sky.

"Blood Eagle Team’s First Squad fully assembled, ready for battle at any time!"

"Second Squad fully assembled..."

"Third Squad fully assembled..."

Rumble.

The roar of battle tanks, heavy artillery units, and elite forces like the 175th and 179th began their wartime assembly. At that moment, the commanders of each unit acted without the slightest hesitation, initiating their assembly.

For a moment, the ground trembled, soldiers like a tidal wave, and mighty dragons on the defense line awakened.

"Immediately report to headquarters."

"Yes!" 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

At the same time, the entire air raid siren rang out above the Southern War Zone. In a hospital, Major General Hong’s expression changed upon hearing the alarm. He walked to the window and gazed towards the Beast Cave Defense Line.

Vaguely visible was the orange light piercing the night.

"Orange light, Third Level Warning, something happened at the Giant Beast Cave?!"

"Xiaoyue, Grandpa, Grandma, Xiaoyue... I have to report to headquarters now..."

"Alright, Miaomiao is safe now. We can take care of her. Major General Hong, you should go quickly; national matters come first." Xiaoyue’s grandfather urged earnestly, also glancing at Zheng Qi beside him.

"Major Zheng, you should go too, don’t worry about us here!"

Inside the hospital, a group of doctors immediately entered combat readiness, and experts from various departments quickly met at the hospital entrance.

At the headquarters location, one aircraft after another took to the skies.

"Get me in touch with Zheng Shan."

"Yes."

Before the words even fell, internal communications from the aircraft directly rang out.

"Immediately report the frontline situation, which layer the beast horde is at now, estimate their numbers, how many Titled Level exist among them, how much time remains before they reach the surface..."