"A truly better way to deal with the invasion of the Ruins Realm?"
Han Ling lowered her eyes slightly, a thoughtful look in her gaze.
"Hmm," Shen Heng's gaze darkened as he looked at the leaping flames.
"We're currently building camps, taking turns on guard duty, and dealing with the approaching Calamity Beast..."
"While it can indeed keep the Calamity Beast out of the Erosion Zone, that's all."
"If this situation could continue indefinitely, that would be fine, but..."
Shen Heng paused here, then looked up at the narrow Light Gate in the distance.
"Judging from the actions of the Ruins Realm over the years, it's impossible for the Ruins Realm to allow this situation to continue indefinitely."
Han Ling sat to the side and nodded silently.
She understood Shen Heng's meaning: like putting out a fire, it's not just about dealing with the spreading flames, but also about considering the core that caused the fire.
Especially when the core of the flame could ignite an even larger fire at any moment.
Despite the fact that we seem to have managed to keep the Calamity Beast at bay with minimal casualties these past few days, we've managed to keep them at the first line of defense.
But this is only because no high-level Calamity Beast were involved; once there were...
Thinking of this, Han Ling paused, her gaze turning to Shen Heng.
"Why are the highest-ranking Calamity Beast appearing these days only at the Fifth Tier? Weren't they supposed to have Sixth Tier ones?"
In the past few days, two Fifth Tier have emerged from the Erosion Zone, but Li Daoyi killed them both times.
Li Daoyi was well aware of the level of Calamity Beast that the members of the Supervision Bureau stationed at the first line of defense could handle.
Therefore, he would selectively eliminate the Calamity Beast that posed a threat to them.
Then, the remaining energy can be reserved for preparing for potentially higher-level Calamity Beast.
"Because of the scarcity issue." Shen Heng looked at Han Ling; he had indeed considered this problem.
"Scarcity?" Han Ling frowned slightly. "For the Ruins Realm, Sixth Tier shouldn't be that scarce, right?"
"Indeed, in a world that has clearly been using Origin Power for countless years, Sixth Tier shouldn't be considered rare, but..."
Shen Heng paused, his gaze returning to the narrow Light Gate.
" Erosion Zone is not the same as Ruins Realm."
As he spoke, he looked at Han Ling.
"What tier do you think the Calamity Beast in the Erosion Zone can reach at most?"
Han Ling frowned and looked at the Light Gate. After thinking for a moment, she said:
"You mean to say that the highest level of erosion in the Erosion Zone might only be Sixth Tier?"
"It might not just reach the Sixth Tier; the Seventh Tier is possible, but the Eighth Tier is unlikely." Shen Heng looked towards the Light Gate in the Erosion Zone.
"Why?" Han Ling looked at Shen Heng with some confusion.
"If there's an Eighth Tier enemy, then we can definitely come out and investigate. After all, the highest kill record in our world is only at the 7th Tier," Shen Heng said.
7th Tier, that Darkwing Heavenly Spine Beast?... Han Ling withdrew her gaze and slowly nodded.
"So you mean the highest-ranking Calamity Beast in the Erosion Zone might only be 7th Tier."
"And then, the Seventh Tier Calamity Beast, fearing they would be killed if they came out, dared not follow?"
Shen Heng nodded slightly, thought for a moment, and then added:
"Actually, I don't think the probability of a Seventh Tier Calamity Beast appearing in the Erosion Zone is very high."
"On the one hand, the highest-ranking Calamity Beast that has appeared so far is only at the Sixth Tier;"
"On the other hand, if there were Seventh Tier Calamity Beast, even if they knew that our world had the ability to kill Seventh Tier Calamity Beast, they probably wouldn't completely ignore it and not come out to investigate."
"Moreover, the Light Gate can be used at any time, so if danger is encountered, one can return to the Light Gate in a timely manner."
"And so far, the highest-ranking Calamity Beast that has appeared is only at the Sixth Tier."
"Therefore, I think the probability of there being a Seventh Tier Calamity Beast in the Erosion Zone is not high."
"The probability is low, but it's still possible?" Han Ling turned to look at Shen Heng and whispered.
"Hmm," Shen Heng said, gently poking at the fire with a wooden stick.
"On the one hand, it was just speculation, and on the other hand..."
Shen Heng paused in his movements, the wooden stick still burning.
" The Calamity Beast don't necessarily have to come out..."
"If they could accelerate the expansion of the Erosion Zone Erosion Zone..."
Han Ling turned her head and looked towards the outer edge of the Erosion Zone where black snow was falling in the distance.
The Erosion Zone is not static, but rather expands slowly.
She had previously assumed that this expansion was caused by the existence of the Erosion Zone itself.
"You mean, in the Erosion Zone, how will the Calamity Beast accelerate the rate of their erosion of our world?" Han Ling turned her gaze back, her voice tinged with seriousness.
If that's the case, then we might have no choice but to enter the Erosion Zone.
"It's just speculation. After all, none of us have been inside, so no one can be sure," Shen Heng said calmly.
Han Ling frowned slightly, then slowly nodded.
Whether it's speculation or not, the possibility is known.
Furthermore, given that the Erosion Zone is unlikely to be very dangerous, as mentioned earlier, entering it seems to be a necessary option.
"Should we report this to our superiors?" Han Ling asked Shen Heng.
Shen Heng glanced up and then said, "Don't worry, there are people at headquarters or the Military Department who specialize in this. Anyone who can do this isn't stupid. What I can think of, they should be able to think of too."
"No, I think you should still report it," Han Ling said clearly and calmly.
Shen Heng paused, then looked up at Han Ling.
Seeing Han Ling's serious expression, Shen Heng remained silent for a moment, then nodded.
Indeed, it's best to report this kind of thing.
Although he didn't think the people at headquarters and in the military would be unaware of it.
After all, this is a country whose five thousand years of history are glossed over, and whose century of humiliation is divided into two volumes!
If it weren't for insufficient hard power, war and such...
Shen Heng didn't make the contact immediately, but instinctively turned his head and looked in one direction.
After a while, having confirmed that the Daoist priest was conscious, Shen Heng opened his mouth.
" Ringing Sound, contact Daoist Master Li, and increase the volume."
"Okay, understood, currently in contact..."
The familiar electronic voice gradually grew louder.
By the time it ended, Han Ling, who was sitting next to her, could also hear it.
Soon, the wristband transmitted the latest voice message.
"Connected!"
The next moment, Li Daoyi's voice came from the wristband.
"Hey kid, what do you want?"
Shen Heng repeated everything he and Han Ling had just said.
Finally, he said:
"... So, I thought I'd give you a heads-up so you wouldn't overlook anything."
"Tsk, you little rascal, you've got a knack for this too?"
Li Daoyi couldn't help but click his tongue, then said:
"Don't worry, headquarters already has a plan."