The armored vehicle roared, its eight large tires heavily gripping the ground, rolling over the wild grass and rocks on the slope, climbing directly up.
The entire vehicle tilted at a certain angle. For an ordinary vehicle, climbing such a steep slope would be impossible without a proper mountain road, unlike this armored vehicle handling it so effortlessly.
Fu Shiwu leaned backward, Tang Xuhai hugged him tightly to prevent him from rolling off the narrow seat.
"Are you feeling better?" Tang Xuhai whispered beside his ear.
Fu Shiwu had completely recovered from his previous state by now, but Tang Xuhai's warm breath made him feel uneasy all over.
"Not feeling uncomfortable anymore. That nap I took for ten minutes was very effective. Thank you," Fu Shiwu whispered back.
Tang Xuhai's lips curved slightly, then he solemnly stared at the display on the dashboard.
As they were halfway up the slope, the lower-level aliens that had previously ignored them suddenly became agitated, launching a collective attack on the armored vehicle.
The vehicle started shaking violently. Fu Shiwu's face turned pale as he tightly gripped the handrail next to him.
"Don't worry, the aliens only have tentacles. They can't flip over the armored vehicle," Geng Liangguan sneered. "With such a reaction, it seems we've found the place!"
Fu Shiwu took a deep breath, refocusing his senses toward the front amidst the chaos of lower-level aliens. Soon, he spotted a distinctive target among them.
This particular one emitted a continuous signal in the form of ripples, constantly influencing the other aliens.
Fu Shiwu was puzzled. It was no wonder these lower-level aliens obeyed its commands. It turns out the third-level alien spread its thoughts like this!
"Hissss!"
The shaking outside intensified. While the aliens couldn't overturn the armored vehicle, their continuous assaults made it difficult for the vehicle to proceed.
Geng Liangguan decided to halt the armored vehicle and let the empowered soldiers take action.
Confused, Fu Shiwu watched as a soldier behind him suddenly roared, creating a massive wind outside. The wind swirled and formed a tornado. Those reckless lower-level aliens were caught in it, swirling upwards before crashing down violently.
"Everyone, check your weapons and follow me!" Geng Liangguan pushed open the top hatch and jumped out, followed by the soldiers.
Fu Shiwu moved, but Tang Xuhai held him back. "You stay. Gather your energy. There's definitely more than one third-level alien!"
Fu Shiwu hesitated for a moment, but Tang Xuhai swiftly donned combat gear and leaped out of the armored vehicle.
The remaining soldier swiftly closed the hatch and assured Fu Shiwu, "Commander Fu, I'll protect you. Please rest assured."
Fu Shiwu gave a faint smile without saying a word.
Bending at the waist, he reached the front driver's position where there were two bulletproof glass windows, peering outside.
The vehicle's lights pierced through the slope, illuminating the dense forest, yet the visibility remained unclear.
The sky had turned completely dark, but the reddish hue prevented the areas in the shadow of the sun from plunging into complete darkness.
Geng Liangguan's team had night vision goggles but forgot to prepare one for Tang Xuhai, showing no intention for him to join the fight.
To them, he was just Fu Shiwu's accompanying personnel, responsible for his protection, not for engaging in combat.
"Why don't you go back? We don't have time to protect you!" Geng Liangguan anxiously said.
"No need!" Tang Xuhai licked his lips, a slightly menacing smile on his face.
A huge sword materialized in his hand, revealing sections of steel armor across his body, gradually forming a meticulously crafted combat suit!
He didn't prepare by bringing an armored vehicle like Fu Shiwu thought. Instead, he devoured a significant amount of heavy metals from the logistics department!
He deliberately left his combat vest in the armored vehicle to equip this full-body armor.
This suit was designed based on the digital combat suits he had worn before.
While it lacked the advanced functions of a digital combat suit, it excelled in its ability to transform at will.
His fingers wore gloves made of steel, sharp spikes on his knuckles, sharp protrusions on his shoulders, knees, and toes. His neck was protected by flexible steel armor, and a helmet landed with a firm "clang," leaving only a pair of sharp eyes visible on Tang Xuhai's body.
Watching this person transform into a fully armored warrior from head to toe, Geng Liangguan widened his eyes in astonishment.
Who on earth was he?!
Even the current metal empowered individuals didn't possess such miraculous abilities, right?!
Ignoring the stunned onlookers, Tang Xuhai roared and charged into the midst of the aliens wielding his enormous sword.
These aliens, fearless at first, extended hooked tentacles that could seize a person's life but were no match for Tang Xuhai. He effortlessly sent them flying with his ferocious strikes, disarming them with each movement.
Blood splattered, limbs flew, creating a scene akin to a gruesome slaughterhouse, dominated by Tang Xuhai single-handedly wiping them out.
Geng Liangguan could only stare dumbfoundedly as Tang Xuhai took down the entire group of foes.
"Get your guns up and fire!!" Geng Liangguan, feeling overwhelmed, raised his gun and desperately fired at the aliens charging fiercely towards Tang Xuhai.
Tang Xuhai had garnered too much attention!
These aliens had a way of distinguishing the most threatening individual and prioritizing their attack.
He poked here, and the most threatening second-level aliens flew towards him.
Geng Liangguan and the team couldn't draw even an ounce of attention from other aliens and could only shoot to relieve some pressure for Tang Xuhai.
After a fierce fight, the number of aliens surrounding the third-level alien decreased, and it began to retreat.
It let out a sharp scream, and the surrounding aliens parted, creating a path.
This action was too conspicuous. Even in the blurry vision, Tang Xuhai couldn't mistake this one for the third-level alien; it was like a beacon.
He roared and charged toward the third-level alien, whose head resembled a peach, faintly glowing in the dim light.
The third-level alien was agile and swift, its movements surpassing those of the second-level aliens. None of Tang Xuhai's attacks seemed to touch its skin.
Cunning and intelligent, it devised strategies to catch Tang Xuhai off guard, but against absolute power, this alien, nearly on par with second-level aliens in combat strength, couldn't gain any advantage against Tang Xuhai.
Impatient, Tang Xuhai snorted disdainfully, grabbed his sword, and split the third-level alien in two before kicking its chest forcefully.
A painful screech, blood spurting from its mouth, the third-level alien was sent flying backward.
With its braincase resembling a peach, it couldn't comprehend how its most guarded weapon could suddenly be split in two.
As it slid through the air, the third-level alien was hit by a Dragonbone Blade thrown by Tang Xuhai.
A dull thud rang out as the blade pierced
through its head.
The third-level alien's body twitched and convulsed before going completely still. Tang Xuhai landed gracefully beside its body.
The energy that flowed in and out of the alien body finally stopped, and the other aliens showed signs of restlessness, the ripple-like signal fading away.
The battle was over.
The remaining aliens, having lost their leader, were like headless flies, darting around aimlessly before falling to the ground.
The soldiers surrounded Tang Xuhai, their weapons still raised and aimed at the aliens, ready to respond at any moment.
Tang Xuhai panted slightly. His armor dissipated into metal powder, leaving him in his regular attire. The soldiers witnessed this miraculous transformation, still in a state of shock.
Fu Shiwu, peering through the armored vehicle, witnessed this scene as well.
"Tang Xuhai..."
Fu Shiwu's voice trembled slightly. He didn't know what to say at this moment.
That invincible, iron-clad Tang Xuhai was a breathtaking sight, but it also terrified him deeply. Tang Xuhai was like a world of mysteries, hiding his real strength so well that even Fu Shiwu couldn't grasp the depth of it.
Tang Xuhai, having successfully exterminated the third-level alien, glanced in Fu Shiwu's direction.
The two locked eyes briefly before Tang Xuhai smiled faintly.
Fu Shiwu couldn't read the emotions in Tang Xuhai's smile.
But Tang Xuhai's smile was clear—there were countless ways to protect someone, even if one had to wear armor from head to toe or leave oneself vulnerable to protect them.
The battle was over. But the story of Fu Shiwu and Tang Xuhai continued, one shrouded in layers of mystery, strength, and a deep bond forged through battles fought together.
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