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The doctor in the bird-beak mask muttered to himself, confirmed the path, and continued onward.
That's the direction of the indigenous people's camp.
Chapter 441, Section 464: How to Cleverly Trick Your Teammates (Third Update)
What is this?! A graveyard?!
After trekking through mountains and rivers, the group arrived at a valley not far from the Barren Land. As they parted the misty fog and could vaguely make out the situation, a chill ran down their spines.
Looking around, all that could be seen were skeletons with bits of flesh hanging from them and fragmented limbs, almost filling the entire valley. Disgusting liquids of pale green, dark yellow, and scarlet flowed everywhere, converging into a small stream.
As the bones piled up, the valley rose higher than the mountains on either side.
Moreover, the variety of species is quite complete, ranging from small creatures like the Scorpion-Centipede and the giant-footed M.O.M. creature to large ones like the giant octopus, green python, and Skull Lizard.
It's likely that almost all the living creatures on Skull Island perished in this battle, numbering at least several hundred thousand!
At the same time, everyone noticed that the fog here was thicker than in the forest, and its deep red color made it seem as if viscous blood was flowing all around.
Kevin tried, and the fog was difficult to purify; even if it was dispersed, it would quickly re-gather.
Although the extreme temperature of the Heavenly Fire Sacred Judgment has the most significant effect, its fundamental nature cannot be shaken due to the limitation of its usage time.
"If only I could awaken the Herrscher Core of Fire earlier," the boy thought regretfully, his gaze fixed on the Skull Lizard hunting on the graves, and the mysterious troops in their Octopus-Faced Breathing Mask and black special operations uniforms.
At this moment, this group of people were not only responsible for throwing the corpses into the bottomless pit in the center, but also for drawing strange symbols around the pit with their blood.
"I recognize that symbol! The Holy Trinity! What are these people doing here?!"
Jill Hera stared at the strange red Triangle Body epaulets on the arms of the group of people, her pupils contracting slightly, and rolled over to Kevin's side to whisper.
If the [Wild Serpent] only had a bad reputation, the [Holy Trinity] in recent years has basically been defined as terrorists and is now universally condemned.
More than a decade ago, a High Priest of the Holy Trinity orchestrated the Toko City crisis in order to welcome the arrival of [God], resulting in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people.
They were later wanted by governments around the world, and their main leaders were blacklisted by various organizations.
Even a centipede, though dead, does not fall down. These Holy Trinity members, who have suffered religious oppression and harm, are best at surviving in the shadows.
Therefore, various countries have organized several large-scale crackdowns, eliminating some of the Holy Trinity's overt strongholds, but with little actual effect.
Moreover, as the living environment deteriorated, these Holy Trinity members reportedly became increasingly eccentric and acted in a strange and mysterious manner.
Their pursuit of [God] was almost fanatical to the point of irrationality, and now it seems that these madmen no longer care whether what they summon is actually the God they believe in.
Witnessing miracles and greatness is their goal; even if an evil god were to be born, this group would probably cheer with joy.
Don't move! Jill Hera and I will sneak over and grab someone by the tongue for questioning!
Kevin communicated silently with Conrad using tactical hand signals. Then, the boy called to the Doll-head Mature Woman beside him, and the two of them, crouching low, stealthily made their way towards their chosen target.
"Boom!"
The foreplay went smoothly, and Kevin began to manipulate the surrounding space, squeezing it towards the Holy Trinity cultist. However, a sharp whistling sound came from mid-air, and a cannonball hit Kevin's feet and exploded.
Caught off guard Jill Hera and Kevin hugged each other and rolled on the ground.
We've been discovered? That shouldn't be happening!
Just as Kevin was racking his brains trying to figure it out, a series of dense, popping sounds rose and fell in the air.
Damn it! Naval guns! The Holy Trinity actually has a fleet! What have all those governments been doing all these years of cracking down on cults?!
Kevin and Jill Hera, who were within the shelling range, couldn't help but curse inwardly.
"Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"
But things didn't go as the two expected. Hundreds of Holy Trinity Christians warned each other in a cryptic and strange voice and began to gather in the center of the valley.
"Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!"
As the barrage of artillery fire rained down, Kevin opened up the Spatial Wall and, holding Jill Hera in his arms, withstood the massive attack.
When the two men returned to their hiding place, covered in dust and grime, the white man who had accompanied them looked hesitant and embarrassed, and finally managed to move his lips with difficulty.
"It seems to be one of our people... Professor Randa's second team assembled from Monarch Organization..."
At this moment, due to the two rounds of shelling, the thick, blood-like fog seemed to come alive as it gathered above the valley, forming a solid protective film.
As a result, the surrounding scenery became a little clearer.
Kevin spread his wings and flew into the air. Sure enough, a small fleet had gathered in the bay in front of the mountain, complete with frigates, destroyers, landing ships, and more than 20 other vessels.
The boy even saw a small aircraft carrier serving as its flagship... the double-pointed triangle emblem was very conspicuous on the carrier's hull.
In addition, four small and medium-sized ships marked with red Triangle Body on the sea are listing and sinking after their sides were hit by cannon fire.
One of the more unfortunate ships ended up as a maritime spectacle for the Monarch Organization's fleet to enjoy.
It appears that the Monarch Organization fleet, after en route to the South Pacific Ocean, was the first to detect Holy Trinity's ships thanks to its more advanced radar and fire control system.
In order to monopolize the unique biological and mineral resources of Skull Island and to conduct research on ancient life, Monarch Organization's fleet simply wiped out this group of terrorists.
Since Skull Island is isolated overseas, as long as all the ships are destroyed and the area is blockaded, the cultists of [Holy Trinity], no matter how powerful they are, won't be able to cause any trouble.
Moreover, the fleet Commander, wary of the terrorists' unpredictable tactics, cautiously focused two rounds of concentrated fire on the "fortifications" that Holy Trinity was building, ensuring they were all rendered helpless.
After figuring everything out, Kevin's lips twitched, and he wished he could just pull out the Heavenly Fire Sacred Judgment and wipe out this bunch of idiots.
Damn it! You bunch of slackers! Is this the time to scramble for the spoils? Sending a fleet to hoard this tiny piece of land? You deserve to choke on it!
At the same time, the boy also gained a clearer understanding of the world situation.
Due to the explosive development of technology and the growth of transnational organizations, these sharks, which are quick to act, not only have a huge actual size, but also possess formidable military strength.
The concept of state control is gradually fading as the political situation becomes turbulent.
Of course, such second-rate Monarch Organization can only dominate in ordinary events.
Unfortunately, his intuition told him that the Holy Trinity, which had caused such a commotion, was a tough nut to crack.
It's estimated that these old-fashioned soldiers who came with their fleet to claim a share of the spoils are going to suffer a great loss.
Kevin folded his wings and landed, a cold smile playing on his lips, as he began to plot how to make the small fleet in the bay a convenient scapegoat for enemy fire.
Yeah, thinking about it that way, those reckless guys outside are much cuter.
At the same time, a series of bubbles rose from the sea near Skull Island, a fierce wind howled and swept across the area, and the Weilan seawater turned a deep murky color!
P. S.: I'll be updating with three chapters tonight. I feel a bit embarrassed by all the donations and votes.
Also, since this is an event, to avoid everyone wasting their votes and criticisms, I'll just open a bounty on top of my regular two updates.
1. If today's recommendation exceeds 666 votes, an extra chapter will be added.
2. One extra chapter will be added for every 50 blades or 5000 coins donated today.
3. One extra chapter for every 100 monthly votes.
There is no upper limit, and the debt will be paid off no later than January 30th.
Actually,... I wanted to lie low for a few days.
Chapter 465: Extra Chapter During the Spring Festival - Feel free to tease me!
I'll release three chapters tonight. I feel really bad about all the donations and votes, but that's all I can do. I really can't keep going.
Since there's a spring event coming up, to avoid wasting everyone's votes and criticisms, I'll just start a bounty on top of the usual two updates.
1. If today's recommendation exceeds 666 votes, an extra chapter will be added.
2. One extra chapter will be added for every 50 blades or 5000 coins donated today.
3. One extra chapter for every 100 monthly votes. There is no upper limit, and the payment will be made up by January 30th at the latest.
The backend of Shuke has been quite busy lately, and sometimes it's even inaccessible. Please forgive the minor inconvenience that occurred before.
I modified it in sections, and it uploaded without any problems, but the result has issues. This has happened twice already...
Chapter 442 (First Update)
Monarch Organization, miniature aircraft carrier command center.
A middle-aged Black man in a white lab coat and glasses opened a microcomputer connected to a satellite, zoomed in on the area of the valley in front of Skull Island, and examined the effects of the two rounds of artillery fire.
"Mr. Brooks! Your reckless behavior could very well damage the island's ecosystem!"
"We are here to explore nature, not to conquer and ravage it!"
The Russells biologists and key members of the organization, entered the room and expressed their dissatisfaction with their superior's rash actions.
"It's just research; whether they live or die doesn't matter..."
"Besides, who knows how many Holy Trinity fanatics are up there? We need to clear them out with artillery fire twice before my men can land safely!"
"In my eyes, human life is more important than your so-called ecological environment and flora and fauna!"
Brooks pushed up his glasses and gave a slight, cold snort.
The captain of the small aircraft carrier, naturally more convinced of the authority of his superior, had already begun to call for the deployment of armed helicopters and landing ships according to plan.
Several frigates and patrol ships also began searching and patrolling the waters, ready to shoot Holy Trinity members they spotted.
Although the Russells were dissatisfied, they were helpless.
Unfortunately, Dr. Serizawa of Japan was detained by the government for assistance due to abnormal mutations in marine life along the coast and some kind of infectious disease, and therefore did not embark on the aluminum journey to Skull Island with the fleet.
On the other hand, due to special circumstances, the Chen Family in Shenzhou also began to cooperate with the local government to prevent and control abnormalities in nearshore marine life.
Otherwise, given the influence of these two peacemakers, Brooks would at least have listened to a few of their words.
In fact, the structure of the Monarch Organization was closely related to four families: the Brooks Family, the Russells, the Serizawa Family, and the Chen Family.
The Brooks Family is responsible for economic and military support, but they treat the ancient beings with considerable brutality and exhibit a sense of superiority inherent in humanity.
The Chen Family and the Serizawa Family, responsible for intelligence, research, and so on, also have a sense of awe towards ancient creatures, and their behavior is more in line with the Russells' philosophy.
While the Russells had a less established foundation, they were important members of the Ivy League, with extensive connections and scientist friends, making them equally indispensable to Monarch Organization.
Furthermore, the Brooks family rose to prominence in America, America only been established for a little over 200 years. They were originally a product of the slave trade, and their history can be summarized in a few pages, not to mention the myths that need time to be passed down.
Furthermore, their advanced economy and technology have led to a lack of necessary awe towards the legendary ancient creatures.
After their attempts to dissuade them failed, the couple had no choice but to give up and began to regret coming to this troubled place on behalf of Dr. Chen and the Serizawa Family.
Just as the Russells were considering whether to feign illness and refuse to go to Skull Island, the small aircraft carrier rocked slightly, and the two men, leaning on the railing, changed their expressions slightly.
"What's going on?!"
"Boss, there's something in the water! The radar seems to be malfunctioning and we can't get the necessary intelligence, plus we don't have any underwater attack submarines."
Brooks, feeling somewhat embarrassed, coldly rebuked the captain. As the captain responded, he simply ordered the torpedoes to be released, destroying all the unknown objects.
However, before the order could be given, the small aircraft carrier rocked violently, and all the windows went dark instantly.
Tens of thousands of enormous suction cups were stuck to it, and through a sliver of a gap, the Russells were shocked to discover that what was clinging to it was actually a purplish-red tentacle about thirty or forty meters long!
At the same time, the two small patrol boats were actually entangled and torn apart by the three tentacles, and the broken hulls slowly sank, emitting black smoke.
"Fcuk! Fire! Fire!"
"Help! Help!"
Amidst the cacophony of shouts and cries for help, nearby crew members launched a search and rescue operation, firing a barrage of close-range defensive weapons including machine guns, small torpedoes, ship-borne missiles, and even the soldiers' own handguns.
Instantly, dozens of tentacles twitched violently, blood and flesh splattering everywhere, before being pulled back into the sea.
"Grab him! We'll pull you up right now!"
Several rescue boats were then launched, and the soldiers swimming in the sea scrambled aboard.
We've arrived! We're saved!
After struggling to swim for some time, one of the young white men finally touched the side of the rescue boat and breathed a sigh of relief.
But as seven or eight dark figures swept past from the bottom of the water, the young white man's eyes bulged out instantly, and puffs of blood mist bloomed underwater. Then, his convulsing body was pulled into the abyss.