662 Call Under The Banner (2/2)

Wang Tong could provide more security to a city than an entire army.

What Wang Tong had achieved on Mars was unimaginable. If the killing of Moye had placed him on the throne above all other human warriors, his ability to evoke the asteroid storm would have earned him a place among the gods.

Zhang Jin took advantage of the brief peace and quickly established communication with all resistance forces across the globe. The time for a full-fledged counterattack was near.

Even now, Zhang Jin was not certain as to how effective the human resistance groups' combined strength would be during a counterattack. She was not surprised by the Ivantians' quick capitulation; although they lauded themselves for their ”perfect” genes, they were the weakest in their wills. While they surrendered to the invaders, the humans on Earth devoted themselves to the heroic act of resistance.

Zhang Jin didn't have to wait long before she received responses from all corners of Earth. She was pleasantly surprised by the unprecedented enthusiasm; the mentioning of Wang Tong's name was enough to heighten everyone's spirits.

”Wang Tong, we were able to gain the support of thirty-seven underground factions, and they are all willing to fight for you.” Zhang Jin said joyfully.

”Thank you for organizing everything. I am nothing special.” Wang Tong said timidly and scratched his head. They met at the Templar's court, where he was about to meet the core members of the court.

”I had never thought that you could be so modest!” Zhang Jin exclaimed with a broad smile. She had been in a good mood ever since she survived the Immortals' sudden raid.

”Sister Jin, don't praise him like that. He needs your advice and guidance.” Ma Xiaoru said gently.

”Forget it! I am not going to guide him.” Zhang Jin shrugged and answered readily.

”Sister Jin, based on the information I have gathered, it occurred to me that the power of the resistance force on Earth is still intact.”

”You are right. The morale on Earth is much better than that on the moon and Mars. By far, Patroclus' aggression had been mild. I wager that his ultimate goal is not to destroy Earth, but to transform it into another one of his bases like the moon. This gave the resistance a lot of room to grow. Plus, the sentiment among the public also favored continuing resistance instead of capitulation, particularly after the death of Einherjar Li Zhedao. Perhaps losing him was a blessing in disguise. In addition, the number of elite Immortals was very limited for some unknown reason.”

”Do you think it was because Patroclus had restricted the reproduction capability of the queens?”

”That is likely the case, but no one knows for sure. There were still some human soldiers that were coerced to fight for the Immortals, but I bet we could win them over with a few words from you. All in all, our biggest threat is not the immortals, but only one individual: Patroclus.”

Wang Tong nodded as he knew that Zhang Jin's words had hit the mark. The resistance forces on Earth had viewed Wang Tong's presence a counterweight against the heavy clout of Patroclus.

”Once you think you are ready, both the earthling and the Martian forces will be under your command.” Zhang Jin announced expectantly.

Fearing the call of duty would take Wang Tong away from her again, Ma Xiaoru reached out to hold his hand before the latter could offer an answer.

Zhang Jin studied Wang Tong's face attentively, trying to catch traces of his thoughts. Wang Tong would play a key role, and therefore, it was important to get him on board with the plan as soon as possible.

”How confident are you that anything positive is going to come out of this?” Wang Tong asked candidly.

Zhang Jin was taken aback by the question. She paused to think for a second and then replied, ”It's difficult to say... There are just too many variables. Regardless of the outcome, humans will pay a heavy price, and we are ready. This war is inevitable.”

Wang Tong nodded, ”I know. ”

”Well, on that note, I have a similar question for you: how confident are you in the fight against Patroclus?”