Chapter 542: Zergs At The Doorstep (1/2)

Chapter 542: Zergs At The Doorstep

Translator: OneshotwonderEditor: Hitesh_

None of the soldiers on Ross' team were afraid of dying on the battlefield, and had prepared themselves for the ultimate sacrifice. Many soldiers and warriors had done so before them to save the last bit of hope for humanity, and now, they knew that it was their time.

Fear was just a passing thought on the minds of Lun Duo and his comrades. These soldiers were heroes who were ready for risking their lives for the freedom of others. Maersa District needed them, and so did Mars.

Yin Tainzong didn't let the others doubt his credibility as the branch leader of the Divine Master Sect, quickly arranging roles for one thousand or so civilians inside the wall to prepare for the war. Some of them were drafted as reserves for the coming battle, and others took up the role of caretakers for the wounded and assistants to the field medics. The rare ones who were too squeamish to witness the imminent brutality were allowed to pack up and retreat deeper behind the front line.

”I hope everything is OK with Wang Tong.” Guan Dongyang looked concerned. Despite the motherload of explosives that Wang Tong had prepared for the Zergs, it was no joke if his plan failed. Being surrounded by swarms of high-level Zergs spelled dome for even legendary level warriors.

”Fret not! The young master would never walk into such a situation unprepared. ” Yin Tianzong's voice was calm and confident. However, a twitch of his lip betrayed his stress that was otherwise so perfectly hidden. After all, Wang Tong was the only hope left for all humans, and a lot was at stake on his success.

After a while, silence crept into the fields just outside the camp. The tired soldiers took advantage of the precious reprieve for taking much-needed naps, while those who were less tired started to meditate and cultivate their tactics.

Although they had warded off the attacks of the Zergs, it had been a costly victory. The men and women who survived the first battle did not find it in themselves to celebrate. More Zergs were on their way, and the soldiers needed rest.

”It is us whom you need to worry about.” Ye Zi announced. ”Other than Yin Tianzong and Vorenus, we have lost all the high-level warriors amongst us.” She added.

Everyone knew that the key to their next survival lied in four warriors: Vorenus, Yin Tianzong, Xiao Yuyu, and Guan Dongyang. Without them, the entire group would be doomed.

As the field medic, Xiao Yuyu could have stayed behind the front line. However, her recent ascent to the legendary level had lent her confidence. That being said, she was not entirely sold on the second battle while being severely outnumbered. However, she never forgot about the oath she swore when she took up the cloak of a field medic. She couldn't leave the wounded on the battlefield unattended; it was her sworn duty.

Clearly, the strength of the Divine Mastery Sect did not entirely lay in their young master, but in the unswerving faith of its followers as well.

It wasn't before long the Battle Wolf received messages over the skynet, informing the defenders about the movement of the Zerg armies in the Maersa District. The resistance forces outside the city were on the move, nibbling at the heels of the Zergs' marching column, harassing them but unable to cause any real damage.

The earth started to tremble before the dawn break.

”Sh*t! They are here!” Ross sprung to his feet; his booming voice wrenched the soldiers' sleeping minds out of their dreams.

”Weapons ready!”

The campground outside the city was suddenly lit up by beams of white spotlights. Soldiers took up their assigned posts before giving each other a few knowing glances.

”They are here… It's the vanguard. There are dark ones among their ranks.” Yin Tianzong broke the silence.

As the earth trembled more violently, people on the city wall started to see the outline of the Zerg army on the horizon, where the tip of the rising sun was eclipsed by rolling hills.

Ross saw his enemy and roared, agitated and eager to fight. ”Brothers and sisters, this is your moment! Kill every single one of them!”

”Yes, sir!”