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Chapter 376 Trapped Beast
The communicator slipped from Ron's numb fingers and shattered with a crisp sound as it hit the hard marble floor.

The piercing crackling of electricity disappeared, but the royal hall fell into a deathly silence more terrifying than any noise.

The deafening explosion that had just been transmitted through intermittent signals was like the last straw, completely breaking his nerves which were already stretched to the limit.

Their escape route... has been cut off?
Ron's mind went blank; he couldn't even process the meaning of the information immediately.

He subconsciously turned his head, his gaze passing through the hall and looking out at the night sky.

That area, which should have been the absolute territory guarded by his proud aircraft carrier fleet, was the ultimate guarantee for the success of his operation.

But now, there's nothing left.

Zhuge Qing… How dare he?! How could he possibly do that?!
Even the legendary cyber ghost "Phantom" is no ordinary opponent; Behemoth's "Hounds" are a network barrier composed of several powerful artificial intelligences, the company's top-tier defense system.

To be completely breached in such a short time, and even to turn around and control the fleet's fire control and power systems... this has gone beyond the realm of technology and is almost a miracle.

A terrible thought instantly seized Ron's entire mind.

trap.

This was a trap designed from the very beginning, a complete and utter scheme.

If NaDuTong possesses such terrifying power, why didn't they make a move from the very beginning with that mysterious armored unit and that god-like cyber ghost?

They are fully capable of coordinating with Nathanwei to keep Behemoth's invading forces outside the capital.

But they didn't.

They chose to wait, to wait for Behemoth to breach the defenses of Nathan Island, to wait for them to storm the royal city, to wait for them to capture King Nathan, and to wait for them to stand before the sacred tree at the heart of the island.

At the moment of utter triumph, when victory seems within reach... then strike decisively.

First, use the "Phantom" to cut off the retreat route, turning the entire aircraft carrier fleet into a steel coffin floating on the high seas.

Then use that armored unit to divide and hunt down the ground troops that are scattered on the island and are clearing out the remaining forces.

From the very beginning, Zhuge Qing had no intention of letting any of them leave Nathan Island alive.

He's not here to cause trouble, he's here to... clear the area.

A bone-chilling coldness crept up Ron’s spine to the top of his head, making him tremble all over.

He had always thought of himself as the chess player, with Nathan Island as his for the taking. Little did he know that he and his thousands of elite troops were, from beginning to end, merely pawns on the opponent's chessboard, preordained and destined to be captured.

Just then, a violent commotion came from the direction of the royal city gate, interrupting Ron's frightened thoughts.

"boom--!"

With a dull, loud bang, the heavy, thick iron gate shattered completely inward!
Countless wood chips and metal fragments shot into the hall, and two Behemoth soldiers guarding the door were thrown away by an irresistible force before they could even scream.

His body twisted and crashed into a stone pillar more than ten meters away, then slid softly to the ground and fell silent.

Amidst the billowing smoke and dust, a tall figure, backlit by the light, slowly stepped into the hall.

It was a heavy suit of armor, entirely crimson red, with sharp lines, exuding power and majesty.

The armor's helmet was shaped like a general's battle helmet, and the shoulder armor was raised high, resembling a battle flag.

In his hand, he held a broadsword, about the same height as himself, upside down. The blade reflected a bloodthirsty dark red light in the firelight of the hall.

It was Leng Feng, who was wearing the Xingtian Armor.

"Enemy attack! Open fire!"

After a brief silence, a squad leader was the first to react, letting out a hoarse roar.

Inside the hall, all the Behemoth soldiers who were still able to fight instantly turned their guns and aimed them at the demon-like figure.

The next moment, dozens of tongues of fire spewed out simultaneously, and the dense rain of bullets formed a storm of steel, covering the location where Leng Feng was.

However, the moment the gunshot rang out, the crimson figure suddenly vanished from its spot.

It wasn't high-speed movement, but rather a kind of flashing that resembled spatial jumping.

When he reappeared, he had already phantom-like cut into the densest formation of Behemoth's soldiers.

"Ugh!"

Screams suddenly sounded.

A crimson blade flashed through the crowd, and the massive battle sword seemed as light as a feather in Leng Feng's hands.

He didn't even use the blade; he merely swung the spine of the sword, and the terrifying kinetic energy generated sent several soldiers flying along with their guns.

These genetically enhanced soldiers, whose physical abilities far surpassed those of ordinary people, were as fragile as paper dolls before this armor, utterly powerless to resist. "Superhero Squad! Charge!"

Seeing that the ordinary soldiers posed no threat at all, several figures dressed in various colored tight-fitting combat suits roared and rushed out of the crowd to meet the Xingtian Armor.

They are "heroes" that Behemoth has spent a fortune to train, and each of them possesses unique superpowers.

A burly man with bulging muscles and rock-like skin took the lead, his fists whistling through the air as he aimed straight for Xing Tian's face.

At the same time, a petite figure, as fast as lightning, flanked from the flank, her hands extending sharp energy claws to grab the waist joint of the armor.

Another person pressed down with both hands, and an invisible field of telekinesis instantly formed, attempting to imprison the Xingtian Armor in place.

This was a textbook example of a siege, encompassing forceful attacks, containment, and control, enough to throw any top-tier superhuman into disarray.

However, the Xingtian Armor still seemed to handle the attacks from all directions with ease.

He didn't even look at the burly rock man who launched the attack. Just as the man's fist was about to hit him, he slightly turned his body to the side, dodging the powerful blow at an incredible angle.

At the same time, he swung his sword backward, the hilt striking the wrist of the figure who was attacking from the side with perfect precision. With a crisp sound of bones shattering, the attack was completely neutralized.

As for the invisible telekinetic force, the Xingtian Armor paid it no heed at all.

The force field, powerful enough to warp steel, acted on him, causing only a barely perceptible pause in his movements before he forcefully broke free with his terrifying strength.

With one step, he had completely broken free of the encirclement, and swept his sword horizontally with a backhand motion.

The crimson sword light resembled an arc of death.

The three "heroes" were visibly shocked. They couldn't understand why their perfectly coordinated attack had been so easily neutralized.

Every move and every block by the opponent was perfectly timed, as if the attackers could predict all their actions in advance, always achieving the best results with the least cost.

"boom!"

The burly man was struck hard in the chest by the spine of the sword. His rock-hard skin instantly cracked, and he was sent flying backward as if hit by a battering ram, knocking over a row of soldiers behind him.

Seeing this, all the Behemoth soldiers in the hall were stunned, and a chill ran through them.

As members of Behemoth, they knew better than anyone just how powerful the "heroes" the company cultivated were.

But now, the three powerful "heroes" working together were easily suppressed by one of their opponents, which completely overturned their understanding.

What kind of monster is that armored man?!
Looking at that crimson figure moving through the crowd as if it were nothing, each swing of his sword bringing a storm of blood, Ron's heart sank completely.

He underestimated Zhuge Qing, or rather, he underestimated the determination and resources of that Eastern nation from beginning to end.

The steps are interconnected and each one is more pressing than the last.

Just as he foresaw the resistance on Nathan Island and prepared a "hero" force and the traitor Elijah as backup plans.

Zhuge Qing also predicted his every move and prepared an even more terrifying and deadly backup plan.

They have no chance of winning anymore.

"Hehe...hehehehe..."

A low, suppressed laugh came from Ron's throat, growing louder and more manic, filled with the ferocity of a wild beast driven to the brink of despair.

"Zhuge Qing...do you think things will develop exactly as you wish?!"

His bloodshot eyes suddenly turned to King Nathan beside him, who was being escorted by soldiers and, despite his disheveled state, remained calm.

Indeed, Zhuge Qing did so much, even revealing such powerful trump cards and going to war with Behemoth. Was it really all for the sake of a so-called "citizen"?
impossible!
His goal, like his own, was to reach the heart of the island, to reach that legendary sacred tree!

However, unlike Behemoth's undisguised ambition, Zhuge Qing used a high-sounding reason of "protecting citizens" to perfectly package his ambition.

Since... since he has no hope of getting it...

Zhuge Qing can forget about getting it!

This thought, like a wildly growing vine, instantly entangled Ron's reason. A morbid pleasure appeared on his distorted face.

"Click."

A soft sound.

Ron suddenly pulled a silver standard-issue pistol from his pocket and released the safety.

Instead of pointing the gun at the Xingtian Armor that was wreaking havoc, he unhesitatingly aimed it at King Nathan's head...

(End of this chapter)