Abyss Summoner-Chapter 246 - 241: Roadblock

Very soon, a squad of thirty was fully recruited.

These people stood together, and although they knew the mission was fraught with danger, not a single one showed a trace of fear; instead, their faces were filled with a determination as if ready to face death.

Especially the ten standing at the front of the group, their eyes fierce, looking like a pack of beasts ready to tear the enemy to shreds at any moment.

Iron Demon Army.

These people were the true elite of the main combat faction, and Xu Hongzhuang's last resort.

Additionally, the weapons, equipment, and food were all meticulously prepared, for in such missions, danger could arise at any moment; should anything go wrong, not only would the mission fail, but they wouldn't even be able to keep their bodies intact.

Chen Feng had his own private agenda; he didn't bring any of his confidants on this mission.

To develop mid-level management is not an easy task. If Order is a fertile land, then these people are the seeds, and whether Order can grow into a dense forest depends entirely on these people's growth.

After a brief rest, everyone began preparing to leave the city.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

Loud explosions echoed around the city walls.

Two Magic Crystal Cannons fired six shells in total into the zombie horde, along with countless High-Explosive Grenades, carving out a vacuum zone spanning ten meters in the industrial area within a short amount of time.

This detonation used up seventy percent of the industrial district's ammunition reserves, all to clear a bloody path for Chen Feng's group.

The point of no return.

At this moment, Xu Hongzhuang's resoluteness even made Chen Feng turn his head.

This was a gamble putting everything at stake; if it failed, they would have to completely abandon the industrial area, so for Xu Hongzhuang, this mission must not fail!

"Advance!"

Xu Hongzhuang led the charge with her group of thirty. The bombardment had already scattered the zombies, making it impossible for them to form any semblance of organization, allowing the small group to easily break through the horde and escape outside.

"Rally!"

With a command, Xu Hongzhuang's followers, her thirty confidants, gathered around her like a sharp blade, slashing through any zombies in their path.

Simultaneously, a muffled sound came suddenly from behind, and several figures fell directly from the wall.

The industrial area was as high as a five-story building; such a fall would either cripple or kill a normal human. Yet, oddly enough, these figures shakily stood up the next second.

Their eyes vacant, skin ashen, more puppet than man.

"Look!" While scanning their surroundings, Chen Feng turned to see Xu Hongzhuang pointing at a distance with a heavy expression.

The gate slowly opened, and after those strange figures, more than seventy people emerged, doubling the number with Chen Feng.

Moreover, these warriors were clad in high-grade armor, armed with guns and swords, each with powerful builds, and just slightly less formidable than the Iron Demon Army.

Most notably, among the group stood a young man, clad only in his skin, without armor or weapon.

In such circumstances, to have neither weapon nor armor could mean two things: either he was a fool or incredibly strong, able to stand against hundreds or thousands.

Clearly, this person was the latter. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

Chen Feng narrowed his eyes, scanning the opponent, noticing that his presence was towering, unmistakably marking him as a Silver Peak expert.

"This person is Hong Jiuling's trusted aide, named Li Chuan. He's impervious to weapons, fire, and water. I've seen him fight; his style is utterly straightforward, relying entirely on astonishing defense."

Xu Hongzhuang gazed at the young man a bit more and recognized him.

"And those others, all bio-engineered humans from the conservative faction, Corpse Puppets, completely mindless, merely combat machines."

Xu Hongzhuang's brows furrowed slightly as she continued, "Li Chuan followed me to the outpost as reinforcement but only pretended to kill a few zombies and then claimed to be injured and hid in his residence. Why has he suddenly appeared now?"

When Xu Hongzhuang looked at the other side, Li Chuan and the soldiers seemed to sense her gaze and returned the look, their eyes filled with malice.

"What are you thinking?"

As the squad prepared to set out, Chen Feng turned to see Xu Hongzhuang frowning, her gaze thoughtful as she looked at Li Chuan and the Corpse Puppets.

"I'm thinking that Li Chuan is indeed against me," Xu Hongzhuang replied calmly. "When the outpost needed aid, he didn't move, yet now he follows me out. Surely he has some scheme against me."

She sighed.

"I can't understand Hong Jiuling's intentions. Does he not realize the danger of mutual destruction? Constantly suppressing dissent; even if he defeats Colonel Feng, do the zombies and bugs really stop? Just like this time, without proactive action, hiding in the outpost did not stop the zombie attacks."

Narrowing her eyes, Xu Hongzhuang sighed again, "The mission is already filled with peril, and now with Li Chuan's sudden appearance, I must also keep an eye on him."

"Watch out?" Chen Feng glanced at the howling mob of zombies around. "A fine horse can be ridden; tamed, you use it, untamed, what's the point?"

"There's no need to watch out; if anything happens, remember my words: strike first, get the upper hand; act later, and suffer the consequences!"

"Strike first, get the upper hand?" Xu Hongzhuang asked, "Are you suggesting we kill him first? But his status?"

"I intend to establish you as the ruler of all of Qiaodong. And Li Chuan and those like him are nothing more than dogs and pigs, meant to aid you. But if his views clash with yours, he's merely another's pet dog, a stumbling block in your path to power. To rise, such obstacles must be cleared! Mark my words! If they show a flaw, you and I will join forces and kill him!"

Chen Feng's eyes flashed with a cold light, a faint murderous aura emanating from him.

Xu Hongzhuang was stunned by his words. Initially, she only planned to guard against Li Chuan, but Chen Feng was so ruthless that a mere provocative look from Li Chuan stirred his intent to kill. Moreover, he described Qiaodong's renowned expert as a mere beast.

At that moment, from Chen Feng, Xu Hongzhuang read a chilling determination, prompting her to think...

Those who follow me will thrive; those who oppose me will perish!