Global Catastrophe: I Became the World Tree-Chapter 222 - 169: Eve of the Great Battle (Part 2)_2

As Du Gulan finished speaking, the barrage of comments in the live-streaming room instantly took flight.

Sword Scar: "Hehe, good thing I wasn’t late, just entered the stream and got to see such an important scene."

Fox King: "I’ve been impatiently waiting, the military forces on our side have all been counted by military fans, what’s there to talk about. Now, we’re finally getting to the good stuff."

Zhuge Tiandeng: "Eh, has no one noticed? Reporter Du has become prettier, hasn’t she?"

At this moment, not only the residents of Yang City were watching the live stream but also many people from other cities had poured into the live room.

There were many reasons for this phenomenon, but ultimately it came down to two points.

Firstly, Yang City had become more famous now.

During the previous Mutated Beings crisis, the losses Yang City suffered were so low they could make other cities blush with shame, and afterward, it became a key city for support; this made it famous nationwide.

And the second point, of course, was because of Dragon Hall.

Because, to this date, it was still the first force composed of Mutated Animals that had formed an alliance with humans, not only nationally but globally.

Under these circumstances, let alone other domestic cities, even foreign powers had turned their attention here.

Most of these people were skeptical at first, but now after just over ten days, many were taken aback.

The frictions and even "betrayals" they anticipated due to various contradictions hadn’t emerged.

On the contrary, Dragon Hall had made a significant contribution to the construction of Yang City, and the miners had the most say in this.

Of course, apart from the real contributions of Dragon Hall, the image they left to the public was also very good.

This was mainly reliant on their image ambassador: the Giant Panda.

There’s no way around it, the place of the Giant Panda in the hearts of the people is irreplaceable.

Even if this panda was exceptionally large, having reached Third Order, it was five or six meters tall when sitting on the ground.

But how to put it! In any case, through the screen, people felt not fear but... wonder.

Also, because of these events, in just over ten days, most people in Yang City were no longer wary of Dragon Hall. Instead, they began to feel a certain pride.

At this moment, Du Gulan approached the Mutated Parrot, calming her emotions slightly.

Then, holding the microphone, she asked, "Hello, Parrot Messenger, we are very grateful to Dragon Hall for extending a helping hand. I would like to ask you, what are your views regarding the incoming Mutated Insect attack?"

"Nothing much to say, just a bunch of bugs, they just need to be squashed," Ye Feng replied quite bluntly.

As this statement was made, the barrage of comments in the live stream soared again.

Jingting Mountain: "Damn, that’s so domineering."

Xin Yun: "Although I think we should be cautious, I have to admit that the messengers of Dragon Hall indeed have the right to say this. In front of their massive size, those Mutated Insects really are just little bugs."

Moon Altar Breeze: "Originally, I was so worried I couldn’t eat, but now hearing this statement, I feel like I could easily down three big bowls of food."

Upon hearing this, Du Gulan herself was momentarily stunned but quickly showed a smile on her face.

First, she complimented him, "For you, Parrot Messenger, those are indeed just little bugs."

She then continued to ask, "However, the threat that such a large number of Mutated Insects pose to Yang City is still substantial. I’m wondering what you think, Parrot Messenger, about our chances of successfully defending the city?"

Ye Feng knew that many people were watching the live stream, he thought for a moment, and then said seriously, "I’ve seen your defenses, they are quite comprehensive. Plus, with the assistance from our Dragon Hall, defending should not be an issue."

"So, I think what you should be considering is, how many people you need to sacrifice in order to hold the line."

This conversation seemed to carry a heavier weight; Du Gulan silently nodded, and even the barrage of comments in the live stream lessened significantly.

Everyone knew that no war came without death.

Previously, when a crisis involving mutated beings erupted within Yang City, more than 2,000 people died, and the number of injured reached an astonishing 10,000.

So, what about this even more significant crisis involving mutated beings? How many more would have to sacrifice?

Afterward, Du Gulan’s spirits were not so high, and after posing two more questions, she led the camera crew away.

With no one disturbing him, Ye Feng was content with the quiet, closing his eyes to await what was to come slowly.

According to the military’s original estimate, the mutated insects would launch an attack one hour later.

But they were wrong once again. Merely half an hour later, the piercing sound of the air raid alarm rang out, clearly indicating the mutated insects had arrived.

Though the attack came half an hour earlier than expected, all the necessary preparations had been made in advance. As the air raid alarm sounded, everyone immediately took up their battle positions.

Seeing this, Ye Feng also sent the mutated parrot fluttering its wings to fly atop the city wall.

Thanks to the existence of the Donglin Mountain Range, even under time pressure, the northern wall had been deliberately made taller and wider.

Now the wall stood at a height of 5 meters and was equally 5 meters wide, providing ample space for even the large-sized mutated parrot to stand comfortably atop it.

Ye Feng’s gaze swept the horizon; all powerful searchlights on the wall had been turned on, and despite the night, they shone as bright as day.

Thus, not just Ye Feng but everyone standing on the wall could see the dense throng of mutated insects swiftly advancing toward the wall.

These mutated insects were of every conceivable kind: Drosophila, bees, damselflies, Coleoptera, cicadas, lice, longhorn beetles, ladybugs, scarabaeidae, shield bugs, horseflies, weevils, mosquito larvae, fireflies, and grasshoppers.

Even the smaller ones among them were the size of a fist, while the larger ones could rival an ordinary house cat in size.

This sight made many people’s scalps tingle.

The sheer number was overwhelming, like a tidal wave stretching beyond the hillside.

By Ye Feng’s estimate, there were at least five or six million mutated insects here, and judging by the relentless stream pouring in, the number attacking the wall tonight would likely reach tens of millions.

With this thought, his gaze instinctively shifted toward the soldiers on the wall, especially the new recruits. Sweat was already beading on many foreheads, and the tension on their faces was unmistakable.

Fortunately, after more than ten days of training, despite their anxiety, they all held their guns steady.

"After this battle is over, they’ll probably have transformed," Ye Feng muttered to himself.

At that moment, the loudspeakers on the wall blared to life.

Bai Yinghui’s voice emanated from them, "All squads, pay attention. The mutated bug swarm is about to enter within 100 meters of the wall. Proceed with the defense combat plan as arranged."

As his words fell, combat squads opened the concealed compartments on the wall, pulling out high-pressure water guns and securing them on the battlements.

Ye Feng took a moment to observe and noticed that there was a high-pressure water gun placed about every ten meters or so—an undeniably concentrated arrangement.

Once the mutated insects entered the 100-meter range, the high-pressure water guns were simultaneously activated at that moment, and the powerful insecticide pre-loaded inside jetted out towards the distant swarm.

Under the collective assault of thousands of high-pressure water guns, the insecticide fell like torrential rain, blanketing the surging swarm that approached.

In such an intense attack, it was not that every single mutated insect was hit by the powerful insecticide, but at least 95% of them were covered.

Though this insecticide could not instantly kill these mutated insects as it did with the mutated mosquitoes and mutated flies, it certainly slowed down the majority of the mutated insects’ advance significantly after being eroded by the potent liquid.