Eagle-Sorrow Ravine
Shen Heng sat beside a boulder on the edge of the cliff and raised his hand to bring the beast meat to his mouth.
He took a bite, looked up, and gazed at the Sky-Skimming Harrier flying back in the sky.
Hmm, they didn't notice at all. Although I gave them a hint, it's also likely that the Calamity Beast had never experienced an ambush before, so they didn't think of that, and they themselves had done a good job of disguise...
" Captain Shen, how much longer until the Calamity Beast arrives?" Xu Ruiyu asked in a low voice from the side.
Although Shen Heng had said he would control the surrounding noise to ensure that the Calamity Beast wouldn't notice him because of the noise, he still subconsciously lowered his voice.
Shen Heng paused for a moment, then replied, "About three hours more."
After saying that, he glanced at Xu Ruiyu.
"Notify everyone to begin pre-battle preparations. Then, in one hour, silence. Maintain 'Stealth' operation!"
Xu Ruiyu nodded, and without hesitation, immediately turned around and began to make the notifications.
Shen Heng glanced at it, then turned his gaze to the direction where the mountains began to undulate.
More than 17,000... To be honest, that number is a bit too many, not much less than the number of the Calamity Beast that attacked Bedrock City before.
There are only a little over a thousand people in their group.
Can we fight?
If we only consider the number of beast tides, then it should be possible!
Although, in theory, the geographical advantages of this area are not much different from those of Bedrock City.
But the fact that the Calamity Beast didn't know they were lying in ambush was enough for them to achieve a completely different effect from the one in Bedrock City!
After all, once they actually begin their attack, even if the Calamity Beast realizes it wants to retaliate, it won't have a very good way to do so.
Aside from those at Fourth Tier and above, who can fly and thus retaliate.
The rest, the low-level Calamity Beast that made up the vast majority of the beast tide, could only try to escape or simply wait to die on the spot.
Escape is the only way, and it's packed with beasts; waiting to die is even worse...
In short, in this terrain, once the ambush is successful, low-level Calamity Beast can practically have no effect on them!
Even for Fourth Tier missiles, due to their limited firepower, it wouldn't be easy for them to penetrate the dense barrage of missiles and leap over this ravine, which is over a hundred meters wide.
The only thing that still has some problems is probably the Fifth Tier Calamity Beast...
Shen Heng lowered his eyes slightly, his mind rapidly processing the various Calamity Beast in his thoughts.
I didn't see the Sky-Sundering Kamaitachi. The only definite Fifth Tier Calamity Beast was just one, and its race was...
Molten-Fire Lizard!
Isn't it the Sky-Sundering Kamaitachi?
Shen Heng slightly raised his eyes.
This ambush point, extending outwards, connects to the Eye of Earth Marrow Bedrock City.
Therefore, theoretically speaking, the most numerous of the several Calamity Beast points should be the ones coming from this side.
In fact, judging from the current numbers, although we don't know the situation at the other ambush sites, this should be the largest number!
In this situation, the Sky-Sundering Kamaitachi wasn't there...
Did they take those previous Calamity Beast to some nearby place, and then go back to bring them back this time?... Shen Heng pondered.
After a short while, nothing came of it, and he didn't pay too much attention to it.
The absence of the Sky-Sundering Kamaitachi is the best-case scenario for them, as it means the ambush can proceed smoothly!
As for the other ambush points, I specifically instructed them beforehand that if they saw Sky-Sundering Kamaitachi in the beast tide, they could abandon the plan and retreat immediately!
but...
It's not entirely possible to guarantee that there's only this one Fifth Tier here; there might be others, like the Sky-Sundering Kamaitachi, whose size and rank don't match!
This needs to be quickly confirmed after the beast tide becomes visible... Those Calamity Beast not recorded in the Calamity Beast Illustrated Guide...
"Chirp--!"
A screech.
The Sky-Skimming Harrier circled low in the sky.
Below it, a figure over twenty meters long, covered in crimson stripes, was lying on a stretcher.
Yes, a stretcher!
Several thick logs form the main trunk, with leaves filling the middle.
It lay there on the stretcher, its dark belly exposed, as several Calamity Beast carried it forward.
"Lord Molten-Fire Lizard!" the Sky-Skimming Harrier announced.
Hearing the sound, the figure lying on the stretcher raised its head.
It glanced at it, seemingly unconcerned about the inverted view, and lowered its head again, though its eyes remained open.
"Hmm... how's the road scouting going?"
"There's a difficult mountain ahead, but once we get past it, it'll be easier!" the Sky-Skimming Harrier replied.
"Difficult to traverse? How difficult is it?" the Molten-Fire Lizard asked.
"You have to go up and down, and occasionally you'll have to go around!" the Sky-Skimming Harrier replied in the simplest language possible.
Hearing this convoluted explanation involving going up and down, the Molten-Fire Lizard couldn't help but click its tongue, "So troublesome!"
"Yes!" the Sky-Skimming Harrier replied.
"Alright, lead the way!" said the Molten-Fire Lizard.
"Okay!" the Sky-Skimming Harrier responded, and its figure quickly rose into the air.
A moment later, another hiss came from ahead, and the beast horde advanced in an orderly manner.
The Molten-Fire Lizard slowly closed its eyes and lay peacefully on the stretcher.
Originally, it planned to find the Lion King, transfer some Calamity Beast from the Ruins Realm, and then continue its original mission of conquering the city. However, after hearing Leiya's plan, it decisively changed its plans.
Since they can't come anymore, let's use their plan. This can be considered their last contribution to this Erosion Zone!
As the stretcher swayed, the Molten-Fire Lizard couldn't help but reflect on its recent journey through the Erosion Zone.
After taking down two of those human cities, and then another one that even the Sky-Sundering Kamaitachi couldn't take down, if I fight my way to the Sixth Tier in the Erosion Zone, I should have a chance to apply for a breakthrough to the Seventh Tier, right?
Thinking of this, the Molten-Fire Lizard felt increasingly comfortable.
Its body couldn't help but shift, adjusting to a more comfortable position, before its eyes slowly opened.
In the distance, the shadows of mountains loomed faintly in the distance...
"... Note that I will give you a notification at that time. After the notification is given, everyone must immediately enter ambush mode, silence all sound, Fortune 'Stealth'!"
"The moment the 'Anonymity' begins, it cannot stop until I say 'Execute'!"
"Now, let's begin preparations!"
The communication ended, and the once desolate mountaintop suddenly came alive.
One figure after another began to bustle about, making final preparations for the battle.
They were either inspecting weapons and equipment, confirming their assigned firing zones, or checking the camouflage...
In short, without exception, everyone had a hint of excitement on their face.
They weren't entirely clear on what the success or failure of this operation meant, but they knew that this ambush was finally about to bear fruit!
Like them, Kuang Jie and Zhao Ming were also making preparations, but their preparations were different from the others; they were stuffing the Calamity Beast into their mouths.
Replenishing physical strength is also a very important part of combat!
Of course, others will add their own suggestions, but that will be discussed later.
The two ate while chatting animatedly.
The moment the command was given, the mountaintop, which had been somewhat noisy, fell silent, and the surroundings became deathly still.
Zhao Ming lay on the ground and began to use the 'Concealment' technique, which he was not yet very proficient in.
At one point, he felt a slight tap on his elbow and turned to look.
Kuang Jie was pointing into the distance and whispering:
"They're here!"
Zhao Ming glanced over instinctively.
He was slightly stunned at that glance.
The shadows spread in from afar like a tide...
"Just how many of them are here?!"