Black blood trickled down from above, forming small streams, and within those streams were severed limbs, sticky brain matter, decaying eyeballs, and pieces of torn flesh and dismembered organs. A few birds, whose species couldn't be identified, circled above or perched at a distance, watching as if waiting for the end of the ordeal, ready to swoop down and feast on the lavish banquet.When war erupts, many stand to benefit, even those who have no part in it—those who don’t fight or exert any effort, simply standing by patiently, waiting...At the entrance of the cave, nine Defense Type zombies, led by an S2 Level 28, stood guard. Nearby, the body of an S2 Level 26 zombie lay smashed to bits—these were the last of the zombies remaining on this hill. The anti-tank rounds were truly devastating, but these monsters were even more terrifying. A total of 12 rounds, including PG-9V, OG-15V, and over 30 PG-2 HEAT shells, had been fired here. Six of those shells had the demon-slaying feature,
The only chance he had would be to weaken it through multiple strikes, slowly wiping away the concentric circles on its body. Thus, using the creature’s own energy to destroy it was the most effective method.Using "the enemy’s energy" to kill the enemy would always be more efficient than using "external energy."Because the power of the Soul Suppression attack was drawn from the enemy forces themselves, it shared an inherent connection with them, causing less disruption and sensitivity. Thus, the two commands Memphis had issued earlier would be executed precisely."Who would suspect that their own attack dog would suddenly turn around and bite the
Wylie, of course, didn’t have Jarred's power, but he had speed. He continually dashed back and forth, baiting the zombies to chase him in circles. Occasionally, he’d launch a sneak attack, taking down a random zombie and causing chaos around the outer perimeter, creating an opening for Jarred and Memphis to act.Inside the cave, as Memphis lunged in with Ice Phantom, he quickly used his frost energy to seal off the entrance. He then released a healing aura over himself, jumping swiftly next to the level 28 M2.A temporary ice servant was created, which then bent down, grasping the Manipulation Type by the neck, capturing this dangerous zombie alive.Memphis finally exhaled, taking a deep breath, his eyes narrowed as he looked at the M2 calmly and asked:"Have you ever heard the system notification sound?"The level 28 Manipulation Type, beyond its ability to control zombie hordes and relatively strong psychic attacks, was physically quite weak. With a bit of strength, the ice servant
Memphis devised numerous strategies to use this zombie, but none were feasible for now. Keeping this creature “alive” was incredibly challenging, requiring constant Soul Suppression to maintain it in a semi-unconscious state, weakening it continuously—even strangling it—a task nearly impossible in the current situation."So then, prepare to die."Unable to capture it, he had to kill it. He directed the ice minion to drag the Level 28 M2 outside, slowly retrieving layer upon layer of the icy seal blocking the cave entrance. Once all zombies had been held off by Jarred and Wylie, Memphis considered the battle won.He withdrew the last ice layer, revealing Jarred outside with seven fully armored Defense Types engaged in fierce combat. These creatures, covered in hard exoskeletons, had weak attack power but formidable defense. The seven Shield-2s could only be pounded down by Little Silent, with no chance to counterattack.The injured Manipulation Type’s command over the zombie horde was
"Elder brother, I doubt this cursed type of Manipulate zombie will ever drop anything decent for me…" Jarred complained loudly, feigning disappointment, yet his hands were already snatching up two designated level-3 item cards and stuffing them into his pocket.Ignoring Jarred’s antics, Memphis knew the primary mission reward was the biggest prize of all. He quickly learned "Dominance Aura" and packed the remaining loot into his bag, then gestured at the thousands of dazed zombies below, giving Jarred a casual command:"There’s still a herd of Defense Types. Your mission is to bring back some three-tier 'Light Armor' skills, and preferably a four-tier 'Counterturn' or 'Shield-2' skill from that level-28 beast down there.""Got it! Watch me!"Jarred leapt downhill, charging toward the seven porky figures loitering below. His energy was nearly boundless, as long as over 20 teammates maintained breath recovery; he could fight until midnight if needed.Meanwhile, Memphis pulled out his ra
Better to bring it home and throw it into that dog’s den—let the dumb dog guard it. Give it some rocks, maybe throw in a mutant chicken to eat the gravel, and you’d have the perfect feng shui for a major faction.After Jarred loaded the jade block into a large container inside the refrigerated truck, a few ice servants were summoned. They picked up shovels that had been prepared and began scooping up all the soil that had absorbed the milky liquid into the truck, even digging up three inches of earth beneath it.Not a trace could be left behind. Memphis didn’t want any lingering aura or energy attracting some weird creature that might sniff its way back to their base.Jarred pulled out three bags of lime powder and a bag of fragrant soap, scattering them around the cave. Memphis then lined up gas cans around the perimeter, carefully setting up 10 pounds of black powder and some car tires to ensure a thorough burn.Once the truck was sealed, and the refrigerated truck had backed out, a
Richard couldn’t turn down this opportunity. He had to subtly stall communication with the other side, ensuring the artillery would reach Lakeside by noon.Of course, Memphis’s choice of bribe was based on insider intelligence. He offered Richard items that he wouldn’t be able to resist, forcing him to swallow them, sinking deeper into his grasp.At that moment, the frontline team finally returned. Over a dozen modified trucks parked in front of the training ground, with more than 300 team members assembling neatly. Their faces showed expressions of intense pride and satisfaction. They were the survivors, the victors, with a bright future ahead. While Brady gulped, Richard beside him widened his eyes in shock. Memphis was publicly offering resources here, in front of everyone. He quickly turned to Memphis and, in a firm tone, said:"Commander Jackman, I ask you to retract these resources. We operate by our own principles and cannot accept any items."His late-night dealings and others "receiving gifts" openly were entirely different matters. If anyone on a mission could openly accept bribes, Lakeside Base would be in chaos within three days.If Brady accepted this batch of skills, then the government base would be no better than a den of thieves, possibly even worse, with soldiers deployed outward becoming extortionists and even forcing other bases. And it was happening right in front of him; he couldn’t allow this to happen.Memphis’s lips curved slightly as he turned to look at a young woman, about 27, in the room and slowly said:"Maggie is the newly appointed squad leader, just yesterday. Lieutenant Tan, please state the Apocalypse System: How To Destroy My Resources? Chapter 497: