Source Martial Army Headquarters, Operations Command Center.
On the enormous holographic battle map, points of light representing battles of varying scales glittered like stars across Xia Kingdom's territory. Data streamed down the display to one side like a waterfall, then was instantly processed and organized by the virtual Intelligent Life at the center, Xuanji, before being distilled into battle reports.
"Area B-07: Zhao Gang's squad from the Instructor Corps successfully repelled the Bloodthirsty Blade Lord. Pressure on the defensive line has eased, and the reserve troops are beginning to advance, compressing the Abyss Beasts' area of activity."
"Area C-12: The Source Martial Army's 7th Battalion has joined forces with the local garrison and successfully encircled the main force of the Abyss Tide. It is expected to complete the sweep within two hours."
"Area D-03: Civilian Source Warriors assisted the Source Martial Army in annihilating the main force of the Abyss Tide. The remaining Abyss Beasts are being cleared out."
"Of the Stardust Rank Abyss Beast units reported across the country, 87% have been marked for elimination. The remaining targets are being tracked."
Xuanji clearly reported the battles unfolding across the country.
The entire Command Center was busy but orderly. Staff officers of every rank made fine adjustments based on the orders Xuanji generated, while an efficient communications network relayed commands instantly to every combat unit.
Lin Yi stood quietly beside the battle map, his gaze calmly sweeping over the points of light that represented fire and slaughter. He gave a slight nod.
Two years.
From the chaos and sacrifice in Helu City at the very beginning to the present, when the entire war machine of Xia Kingdom could operate efficiently and methodically against a small Abyss Tide.
The Source Martial Army's coordinated strikes, the Instructor Corps' precise special operations, the