Secondary Support

Xing Tian, who had been almost forgotten by everyone, once again successfully captured the attention of the entire venue.

Everyone present knew the terrifying strength Xing Tian had displayed in this operation.

It was clear that Yuan Zhen was very interested in Xing Tian, even believing that Xing Tian was the key to breaking the current deadlock!

"I will answer everyone's questions when the agenda enters the third phase." This was the only reply Yu Xiao could think of at the moment.

But Yuan Zhen had achieved his goal—linking Xing Tian to the fate of the alliance, thereby making everyone attach more importance to him.

This was not good for Yu Xiao. The more others valued him, the more curious and expectant they would become.

At that time, this seemingly fair conversation would very likely turn into a one-sided Q&A or even an interrogation, forcing Yu Xiao to explain many unnecessary details.

The more he said, the more likely he was to make mistakes.

"Since Xing Tian has said so, let's move on to the next topic." Yuan Zhen did not continue to pressure him with questions. "How should we stop the beast tide from advancing on the Fourth Defense Line Islands?"

"How else can we stop it? We fight when we have to!" The commander of the Crimson Fortress was the first to answer.

"Things are not as simple as you think." This time, it was the commander of the Golden Gate Legion, participating via hologram, who spoke. "We in Hyne already have troops stationed in the Sunken Sun Nation and the Bandit Spring Nation, and we also have three mechs stationed as permanent support for the United Frontline Legion. But now, we have lost contact with both our mechs and ground troops."

"That's because your mechs and ground troops are too weak!" the commander of the Crimson Fortress retorted sarcastically. "Saris's legion has never let a single monster rampage into the city, and our people are proud of that!"

"Because you only need to guard your own gates!" The commander of the Golden Gate was not to be outdone. "Hyne has allies all over the world, and we have a mission to provide help and protection to these countries!"

"If you stretch your hand too far, you won't be able to exert any force. Your troops are all in other people's homes, and you call that protection? Moreover, this is paid assistance. I see Hyne has turned mech support into a business to get rich!" The commander of the Crimson Fortress had even stood up from his seat.

"Quiet! This is the Watcher's Alliance, not the World Council!" Yuan Zhen slammed his hand on the long table, his casual demeanor gone. "We have only one enemy, and that is the monsters!"

The two commanders, who had been on the verge of drawing swords, sat back in their chairs, their gazes shifting elsewhere.

"Colonel Vitaly, I must tell you that the impact on the Fourth Defense Line Islands is more severe than you imagine. There are as many as seven Level 4 monsters, and the first batch of reinforcements sent by the alliance also lost contact shortly after arriving on the battlefield." The Deputy Minister of Defense of the United War Zone said this because the alliance was already considering whether to use strategic weapons to stop this beast tide.

"How many troops were in the first batch of reinforcements?" Vitaly of the Crimson Fortress softened his tone slightly.

"Nine mechs, three special operations regiments, the Xiangyun Dragon Boat, one legion-class transport ship, and two vanguard-class transport ships." As someone from the integration center, the Deputy Secretary-General was clear about this information. "All contact was lost."

Upon hearing the scale of the reinforcement troops, Vitaly finally realized the seriousness of the situation.

"But the satellites can still see the situation, can't they?" Seeing that Vitaly had fallen silent, the commander of the Golden Gate seized the opportunity to speak.

"It's only to the extent of 'seeing.' There is something on the Fourth Defense Line Islands that can interfere with the image signal. I suspect the loss of contact with the troops is also related to this thing," the Deputy Secretary-General said unhurriedly. "Another piece of news is that the speed of the beast tide's advance has significantly decreased at the entrance of Blackrock Gorge. We suspect the beast tide encountered an obstacle there."

"It seems the alliance's troops were not completely wiped out." The commander of the Golden Gate breathed a slight sigh of relief. "Then we can temporarily set aside the option of using strategic weapons."

Using strategic weapons to eliminate the beast tide was the alliance's trump card, but the violent catalytic reaction caused by the monster's blood would also cause irreversible and devastating damage to the land.

Once strategic weapons were activated, it would be equivalent to humanity declaring that this land had been removed from the map of civilization.

"Then what else is there to discuss? Wasn't the Watcher's Alliance established to help each other and repel enemies together?" Vitaly spoke again. "We cannot abandon them. We must send a second wave of support!"

"I agree." The commander of the Golden Gate was the first to raise his hand in agreement.

"I agree too. We can't just let it go. Our legion's mech, 'Ranger,' is in the first batch of support teams." The commander of the Golden Forest also raised his hand in agreement.

"Agreed. The Red Hurricane is the main battle mech of the Profound Black Sky, and it wouldn't just disappear." General Chen expressed his agreement this time.

"Agreed..." Other legion commanders also raised their hands.

"It seems we don't need to vote." Yuan Zhen swept his gaze over everyone who raised their hands with a smile. "But please allow me to remind you all that the statistics of seven Level 4 monsters were reported before the United Frontline Legion's defeat. It has been almost two days since the beast tide landed, and I cannot guarantee that this intelligence is still accurate."

After all, every Level 4 monster that had ever appeared had brought devastating blows to humanity. Once such intelligent monsters appeared in groups, their danger level would increase exponentially!

The so-called "inaccurate intelligence" would only occur in two situations:

One, the number of monsters decreased under the resistance of the Watcher's Alliance.

Two, more monsters landed on the continent.

Yuan Zhen's reminder cast a shadow over many faces, as the vast majority leaned towards the second scenario.

"However, I believe that if Xing Tian can participate in this operation, our chances of winning will be much higher." Yuan Zhen changed the subject, bringing the topic back to Xing Tian. "If everyone has no further details to add, we will move on to the final topic: clarifying Xing Tian's position and identity within the Watcher's Alliance."

All eyes finally fell on Xing Tian again, who was at the end of the long table.

Even before anyone spoke, Yu Xiao could read the curiosity and desire from their burning gazes!

Curiosity about his existence.

Desire for his power!

But everyone present knew that at this moment, it was most appropriate for someone with relevant expertise to ask the first question.

And now, the person who could be called "walking authority" was sitting on the other side of the long table, echoing Xing Tian.

Yu Xiao could already feel the subtle changes hidden beneath the delicate atmosphere.

This conversation had already turned into an interrogation.

"Then, the first question." Yuan Zhen looked at Xing Tian with a relaxed smile.

"Who exactly are you?"