Upon hearing about the "swarm gathering," Du Shancheng, Vice Commandant of the First Battle Group, leaped over with several Magpie Climbing Style jumps and said urgently:
"Cheng Han, whenever we encountered a swarm before, everyone gathered together for concentrated defense.
"When the Divine Banyan senses Void Insects gathering, it will soon activate its internal defense mechanism and secrete large amounts of resin to seal off the swarm.
"As long as we hold out for a while, the swarm will fear being trapped by the resin and quickly disperse."
Cheng Han remained calm. "There's no need to gather for defense."
Du Shancheng grew anxious. "The swarm is bound to have War Worms as strong as Warriors. They can spray extremely poisonous stingers, and a single squad cannot stand against them.
"In past Void Insect clearing missions, most casualties were caused by War Worms. All five battle groups must gather together..."
Cheng Han cut him off. "If we follow my plan, we can surround the swarm instead. At the very least, we can wipe out more than ninety percent of them."
He felt that passive defense was truly the worst possible option.
The swarm was gathering on its own, saving them the trouble of searching everywhere. Wasn't this merit being delivered right to their door? Du Shancheng's expression shifted. He suddenly gritted his teeth. "Once a swarm appears, there will be at least a thousand of them, with no fewer than fifty War Worms.
"Sorry, but I have to be responsible for the Warriors of the First Battle Group. I choose to withdraw from this operation. Our battle group must gather for defense."
Cheng Han paused for a moment and did not force him. "Very well."
Very soon.
More bad news arrived.
Hu Liang, Vice Commandant of the Fourth Battle Group, also