119. Encirclement and Suppression
Federal East Coast.
Blue Star Town.
It's unclear when exactly, but the Federation began to weave a tight net around this town.
Large numbers of civilians were evacuated, several armies were urgently conscripted, and an outer encirclement was established, beginning a cautious and tight inward tightening.
Inside a command camp.
Everywhere you look, you see agents from the Federal Bureau 11, dressed in black suits and wearing sunglasses, with serious expressions. Right in the center is a map of Blue Star Town.
A man who appeared to be a commander was drawing a large circle around the perimeter of the Blue Star Town with his baton. "More than 50,000 civilians have been evacuated, and six mechanized units have been deployed... I only need you to do one thing: tear those two bastards apart, understand?"
The attack on Nia City was the first horrific casualty suffered in the Federation's peacetime history, and the entire population seemed like an enraged lion, filled with a thirst for revenge.
"Clear!"
A row of elite soldiers answered loudly.
"Where are the two councilors?"
Only then did the commander have the mind to ask about other things.
We've arrived!
Accompanied by sound and light, many people then realized that two more people had suddenly appeared in the core of the command camp.
One of them wore a loose silver robe, had golden hair, an aged face, and exuded the air of a Scholar. This was Dunstan Berg, the chief of the Inner Circle of Green Tree Castle and a fifth-tier [Arcane Caster]!
Beside him stood Second Seat Hisoka, a legendary professional shrouded in a black robe, exuding a dangerous aura!
"Very good... When facing legendary-level experts, we'll have to rely on the two of you to take the lead!"
The Dawn of Gods is not a one-off event; historically, there have been instances of nations suppressing high-level professionals.
These experiences were passed down secretly and are still relevant today.
At least, the commander knew that against a powerhouse of this caliber, ordinary people were merely cannon fodder, and that it was necessary to use powerhouses of the same rank as spearheads, with numerous professionals providing support.
"I've already set up a ' Dimensional Lockdown,' those two villains can't break through the blockade and teleport..."
Chief Dunstan spoke first.
"Then... I declare the operation open!"
The commander glanced once more at the town, which was already under martial law, and announced loudly.
Boom!
A few seconds later.
The horrific explosions Expansion outwards from the town.
Light!
The dazzling light enveloped the town almost instantly, then transformed into a rising mushroom cloud.
The shockwave swept across the area, destroying buildings and erasing the town from the map.
"Levitation Technique!"
"Defensive force field!"
Two beams of magical light appeared, and Dunstan and Siso arrived simultaneously above the town.
Under the explosion, nothing could hide.
Amidst the billowing dust, two figures slowly emerged.
They were none other than the two Legendary Professional had been relentlessly pursued and finally surrounded in the Blue Star Town, the masterminds behind the Nia City massacre— Moran and Hexus!
"Heh heh... As expected of the [Arcane Caster], the power of such a spell would have been enough to destroy an army and a city in ancient times, wouldn't it?"
Hexus was covered in a layer of black liquid and emitted a low laugh.
"This aura... is too weak!"
Beside Dunstan, Siso suddenly asked, "Wait... what exactly are you?"
"Haha... So you've been found out? There's nothing I can do, that arcane explosion was just too powerful..."
Hexus doesn't care about authenticity.
Beside him, the original Archbishop Moran Gubler's skin and flesh fell off piece by piece, melting in mid-air and turning into black droplets.
Their figures gradually became ethereal, like two shadows filled with flesh and blood!
"Impossible!"
In the ground command post, the commander clutched his head, nearly collapsing as he roared, "We tracked down the Nine Heavens, suffering heavy casualties, and in the end, we were tracking down two... fakes?!"
"The abilities of [Phantom Master] after advancing to the next level? They are indeed quite wondrous!"
Dunstan's aged face showed little expression; clearly, this kind of event was not among the top five most impactful events in his life.
"If it were before, my light and shadow magic wouldn't have been able to fool so many people, but I am a [Phantom Demon]! A fifth-tier [Phantom Demon]!"
Hexus roared, "If it weren't for Siso next to you, who's skilled in shadow magic, I might have been able to hold out for a while longer, but... that's enough!"
After he finished speaking, he and Moran's figures transformed into two balls of light and exploded with a bang.
No matter how well-made Avatar is, it's still fake!
The previous saturation attack had actually destroyed the very foundation upon which they depended for survival!
"Is this to divert attention and facilitate an escape?"
Dunstan did not leave, but watched the scene quietly, his eyes seemingly flashing with light as he replayed the previous events.
"Perhaps... they have other goals? If so, they will definitely choose to hinder us!"
"Roar!"
Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out in the encirclement surrounding the town's east side.
A massive black shadow suddenly appeared from the void, and with a wave of its hand, a giant rock fell from the sky.
"Enemy... enemy attack!"
"The newcomer is a fifth-tier legendary creature— the Hill Giant!"
"Help!!!"
The Hill Giant roared, its massive body charging into the Military Formation, instantly creating a bloody storm.
"The Hill Giant is usually very gentle, except when facing natural enemies... This is because it has been provoked!"
With a flash of light, Dunstan's figure landed, and he said in a deep voice, "Its defense is very high, its vitality is very strong, and it has the ability to Spirit World Travel. It's very difficult for us to kill it. The best way is to communicate with it!"
Chirp chirp!
Just then, a crimson flame suddenly appeared in the sky.
Amidst its clear and melodious cry, the majestic figure of the Fire Phoenix appeared.
It identified its target and charged toward the ravaged Son of the Hill.
The clash between the two legendary creatures left the surrounding area in ruins, and many of the troops that had been surrounding the area were caught in the crossfire, suffering heavy casualties.
"These two legendary creatures originally only appeared in Posi Port... It seems that Hexus somehow lured them here. Is it the power of the [Phantom Demon]?"
Even Dunstan couldn't fully comprehend the abilities of legendary professions.
But now, seeing this scene, he could only sigh and fly into the air.
"In the name of Olympic Power! Lockdown!"
Dunstan raised his right hand, and a surge of multicolored energy formed an encircling net.
The trapped Fire Phoenix seemed somewhat wary, but soon its cries became even more urgent.
"Child of Flame, please leave this place!"
Dunstan made a final effort.
The Fire Phoenix had already retracted the flames on its wings, but upon seeing the roaring Hill Giant on the ground, it suddenly let out a high-pitched cry, and a large amount of flames turned into meteors, breaking through the arcane energy encirclement and crashing to the ground.
Boom!
Sparks flew everywhere!
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