Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　The Fire Moth faction alone boasts the brilliance of five Heroic-level warriors.

　Not to mention the Heroic Fusion Warriors like Alicia, Eden, and Velvi who chose to stand with the necromancers.

　Although Lieutenant General Petrov disliked those Honkai Beasts disguised as humans, he clearly recognized that the power of the Type II Fusion Warriors was indispensable in the face of this global Honkai frenzy.

　After all, without their power, how could he effectively deal with those terrifying Emperor-level Honkai Beasts?

　Under normal circumstances, Lieutenant General Petrov could easily mobilize a massive firepower network to overwhelm them.

　However, his troops' firepower has now been dispersed, and they need to focus all their efforts on dealing with the threats posed by a host of mid-to-high-level Honkai Beasts, such as Honkai Emperors, Warlord-class Honkai Beasts, and Temple-class Honkai Beasts. They no longer have the capacity to allocate enough firepower to specifically intercept those Emperor-class Honkai Beasts.

　The power of the Emperor-class Honkai Beasts is so great that they can break through the defenses and strike at the heart of the enemy without any hindrance.

　Therefore, in order to ensure that the elite force composed of Type II Fusion Warriors could successfully hunt down the Emperor-class Honkai Beasts that were ravaging the battlefield, Lieutenant General Petrov had to do everything in his power to ensure that they could reach the location of the Emperor-class Honkai Beasts without excessively depleting their own strength.

　Getting back to the main point, as the roar of engines drew closer on the horizon, the escort fighters, like a group of the most valiant and fearless knights, charged headlong into the flying Honkai Beasts that were trying to block their way.

　With its astonishing speed, the Assault-class Honkai Beasts attempted to force their way into the escort fighter formation, creating chaos and breaking through the carefully constructed air defenses of humanity.

　The hovering-wing class Honkai Beasts nimbly tumbled through the air, continuously dropping deadly [split bombs], attempting to crush this cluster of Honkai energy fighters that embodied human wisdom and courage in one fell swoop.

　Meanwhile, those enormous, whale-like patrol-class Honkai Beasts opened their massive mouths, seemingly capable of devouring everything, and continuously released the shuttle-class Honkai Beasts within their bodies.

　These small yet deadly biological warplanes, like a dense rain of arrows, intend to encircle and annihilate the human fighter fleet, completely engulfing it in endless flames of war.

　Faced with these ferocious and terrifying Honkai beasts, the escort fighter group displayed extraordinary calmness and coordination.

　They quickly adjusted their tactical layout, forming an unbreakable defensive formation, and used a dense network of firepower to neutralize the fierce attacks of the flying Honkai Beasts one by one.

　In this tense and fierce aerial contest, the escort fighter group used their courage and wisdom to clear obstacles for the second-phase integrated warriors' advance.

　Just as the escort fighter group was engaged in fierce combat with various flying Honkai Beasts in the air, the military transport planes carrying the second-generation fusion warriors also quietly dispersed.

　Their target was the Emperor-class Honkai Beasts that commanded a massive horde of Honkai Beasts and were recklessly advancing towards the distant city of Murmansk.

　Thanks to the fierce air battles waged by the escort fighter group, the obstacles encountered by the transport aircraft group were still within Lieutenant General Petrov's acceptable range.

　Except for a few transport planes that were unfortunately hit and crashed by flying Honkai Beasts, the vast majority of transport planes cleverly took advantage of the moment when the battle between the escort fighter group and the flying Honkai Beasts became fierce and successfully reached their respective target areas.

　At this moment, inside the transport plane's cabin, the Phase II Fusion Warriors were either resting with their eyes closed to conserve their energy, adjusting their state to ensure optimal combat performance, or conducting final checks and adjustments to their weapons.

　As the hatch of the first transport plane slowly opened, a powerful gust of air instantly rushed into the cabin, causing the soldiers' hair and clothing to flutter wildly in the wind, making a rustling sound.

　Faced with this surging airflow, they did not hesitate or fear in the slightest, but stepped forward and bravely leaped into the vast sky.

　Unlike ordinary soldiers, even the second-generation fusion warriors, whose strength is not yet comparable to that of the first-generation fusion warriors, possess extraordinary strength that surpasses the limits of ordinary people.

　Without relying on parachutes or other protective equipment, they can jump directly from transport planes hurtling at low altitudes without suffering any harm, thanks to their exceptional physical abilities and superb Honkai energy manipulation skills.

　"Roar!"

　Facing the two transport planes flying overhead, the Emperor-class Honkai Beast named Parvati roared furiously, its roar echoing through the sky.

　Amidst its ferocious roar, a swarm of Assault-class Honkai Beasts, like enraged bees, took to the air, preparing to shoot down the two transport planes that dared to offend its leader.

　However, before these rush-class Honkai Beasts could achieve their goal, they were met with devastating artillery fire from the sky.

　Although the second-generation fusion warriors have not yet reached the transcendent level of the first-generation fusion warriors, they are still capable of fighting against the Advance-class Honkai Beasts.

　Even with such low-level Honkai Beasts, they still demonstrated an overwhelming advantage.

　Artillery fire poured down from the sky like a torrential downpour, killing off the rushing Honkai Beasts that were heading towards the transport plane.

Chapter 709 The Global Surge of Honkai Beasts

　"Die!"

　Amidst a roar, a young Fusion Warrior dressed in the standard combat uniform of the Flame Chaser Fusion Warrior Unit slammed down the greatsword he held aloft with overwhelming force.

　With a long and mournful cry, Parvati's once invincible and massive body finally collapsed, kicking up dust and rubble, announcing the end of this arduous and extraordinary battle.

　Only at this moment did this Phase II Fusion Warrior, who had just experienced a fierce outburst and was now panting heavily, have the opportunity to detach himself from the frenzy of battle and examine the brutal scene of the battlefield.

　Not far from where Parvati's body fell, the remains of two comrades lay quietly, their faces forever frozen in that decisive moment, their eyes still retaining the desire for victory and the trust in their comrades.

　Just now, they sacrificed their lives without hesitation, just to buy their captain—the young fusion warrior who had just wielded the relic greatsword to end the Emperor-class Honkai Beast Parvati—a fleeting opportunity to deliver a fatal blow.

　However, this victory came at a heavy price.

　They were consumed by Parvati's "Cryogenic Breath" and fell forever on this battlefield.

　The other four Type II Fusion Warriors, though they survived the battle, were all covered in wounds.

　Their blood-stained battle uniforms and utterly exhausted faces silently testified to the ferocity and hardship of the battle.

　In the distant sky, the battle between escort fighters and flying Honkai Beasts continues.

　However, this fusion warrior with extraordinary vision keenly discovered that the number of human fighter jets had been greatly reduced, and the overall combat power had obviously weakened, with the decline being completely undeniable.

　Every now and then, fighter jets would be severely damaged in the fierce battle, turning into dazzling fireballs and falling from the clouds.

　Just then, the roar of a Honkai Beast from afar interrupted the young fusion warrior's thoughts.

　He suppressed the overwhelming fatigue within him and pulled out the greatsword, a relic deeply embedded in Parvati's skull.

　"Take Dart and Rey with you, let's retreat."

　This young fusion warrior has a very clear understanding of the current situation of the two teams.

　Although they successfully completed their mission and killed the Emperor-class Honkai Beast Parvati, their current situation is extremely dire.

　Two men were killed in battle, and the rest were all wounded.

　Continuing to remain on the battlefield in this state will only increase casualties.

　They are not ordinary soldiers, but fusion warriors with heavy responsibilities.

　Even if one dies on the battlefield, one should die in a place that is more valuable and meaningful.

　"Report! First and second squads have completed their mission. The Emperor-class Honkai Beast, Parvati, discovered in Area C, has been successfully defeated!"

　"Report! The third and fourth squads have completed their mission. The Emperor-class Honkai Beast, Ice Emperor, discovered in Area A has been completely destroyed!"

　"Report! Squads 5 and 6 have completed their mission. The Emperor-class Honkai Beast Ashura discovered in Sector E has been defeated by us!"

　"..."

　As one victory after another poured into the command center, Lieutenant General Petrov finally smiled with satisfaction.

　He could certainly guess how much blood and tears of sacrifice were hidden behind these battle reports.

　But Lieutenant General Petrov did not see anything wrong with the sacrifice.

　A kind heart cannot command an army, and righteousness cannot govern wealth.

　These are qualities that a military commander must possess.

　Being unable to extricate oneself from the heavy losses suffered by one's subordinates may seem like a display of loyalty and righteousness, but it is actually an irresponsible act.

　The battlefield is ever-changing, and no matter the time or what happens, a general must remain rational.

　Lieutenant General Petrov was well aware of this, and therefore he was genuinely pleased that the Fusion Warrior Company had successfully completed its mission and annihilated the Emperor-class Honkai Beasts that posed a significant threat to the garrison of Murmansk.

　As for the casualties of the Fusion Warrior Company itself...

　Lieutenant General Petrov believed that as long as they could overcome this difficulty, the headquarters of the Firemoth would provide timely reinforcements.

　Moreover, given the astonishing regenerative abilities of fusion warriors, even the relatively weaker second-generation fusion warriors possess promising potential.

　Perhaps towards the end of the battle, I can once again utilize their power...

　Silently calculating in his mind, Lieutenant General Petrov will continue to command the overall situation with a calm and composed demeanor.

　The battle that took place in Murmansk was indeed magnificent.

　Whether it's the sheer strength of the fighting force deployed or the ferocity of the enemy faced, it would be enough to attract the attention of the entire human world at any other time.

　However, in this battle caused by the return of the Herrscher of the End...

　The battle in Murmansk was just one example of the global collapse that ensued; similar battles and conflicts frequently occurred in human settlements around the world.

　In fact, at the same time the Battle of Murmansk was underway, every human habitat on this blue planet was being ravaged and invaded by the Honkai Beast Tide.

　Not only were the cities under the jurisdiction of the Fire Moths not spared, but even the few cities in the Necromancer's territory that miraculously survived the Twelfth Great Collapse were now under the fierce impact of the Collapse beast tide, and none of them could remain unscathed.

　On the outskirts of Canberra, low, hoarse roars echoed from the battlefield.

　That was the roar of the legendary undead behemoth, the skeletal serpent Shesha.

　It unleashed a violent and dangerous Honkai energy lightning, turning Emperor-class Honkai Beasts attempting to break through the undead army's defenses into charred remains.

　As the first legendary undead behemoth created by a necromancer, Shesa's strength was also at the legendary level.

　However, with the boost from Moros's high [Attack] attribute of 77 points and [Defense] attribute of 119 points, Shesa was still able to easily crush the Emperor-level Honkai Beast.

　In the heart of the Victoria Desert, a massive tornado descended like divine punishment, engulfing the Honkai Beast army that was surging toward the base belonging to Velvie.

　Even though this Honkai Beast army included more than ten powerful Emperor-level Honkai Beasts, they could not withstand the terrifying attack released by Storm Bone Ape Hanuman, which was comparable to a legendary spell.

　In Queensland, the Honkai Beast horde, like a raging flood, relentlessly submerged the refuges that the survivors in the Brisbane ruins had struggled to maintain.

　Then, the Honkai Beast legion changed direction and headed towards the research institute that the necromancer had given to Mebius.

　At that moment, a huge shadow suddenly fell from the sky, obscuring the earth.

　It was none other than the high-level legendary undead behemoth, Gravity Whale Mogaro.

　Before the Honkai Beasts could react, Mogara had already released its abnormally powerful [Gravity Field].

　Under this irresistible force, all the lower-level Honkai Beasts covered by the field were crushed into Honkai Beast mints by the gravitational torrent.

　The dozen or so more powerful Emperor-level Honkai Beasts were easily annihilated one by one by Mogara.

Chapter 710 The Moth's Reaction and the Final Treasure

　Earth, Tasmania, headquarters of the Firemoth.

　Under the protection of Heroic-class Fusion Warriors Kevin, Su, and Qianjie, the headquarters of the Firemoth remained as stable as Mount Tai in the face of this global Honkai frenzy.

　Without even needing to use much of the stockpile of heavy weapons, Qian Jie simply went out for a stroll, and all the Honkai beast hordes that attempted to cross the Tasman Sea and land on Tasmania Island were reduced to ashes under his overwhelming rage.

　Since security is no longer a concern, Dr. Mei and her assistants can focus all their energy and wisdom on dealing with the current crisis without any distractions.

　"What did the necromancer say?"

　With his arms crossed over his chest, Dr. Mei displayed an extraordinary calmness and composure.

　She knew that as the leader of the Moths of Fire, she was the pillar of strength for everyone.

　In this moment when human civilization is in turmoil, anyone can panic, but she cannot.

　Because every fluctuation in her emotions will affect the morale of the entire organization.

　Therefore, Dr. May forced herself to maintain this posture in order to stabilize the morale within the Fire-Chasing Moth.

　That said, when the Honkai frenzy triggered by the return of the Herrscher of the End first appeared, Dr. Mei, with her keen insight, quickly captured the terrifying truth hidden behind it.

　For this reason, she took decisive action, using the emergency communication channel between the Firemoth and Canberra to convey to the necromancer the Firemoth's desire to fight alongside him and face the final judgment together.

　"Doctor, the necromancer has replied. He has expressed his willingness to go to the moon with us to fight the Herrscher of the End together."

　Upon hearing this exciting news, a barely perceptible glint of joy flashed in Dr. Mei's pale purple eyes.

　Although she and the other members of the Firemoth had many complaints about the necromancer's actions, they all acknowledged the immense power that Moros possessed.

　His addition undoubtedly adds another significant factor to humanity's victory over the collapse.

　"Very good. Prepare the lunar rocket immediately. We must get to the battlefield outside Earth as soon as possible to have the final battle with the Herrscher of the End."

　Based on her experience of confronting the twelve Herrschers who wielded different powers in the past, Moth of Flame has already come to the conclusion that the moment a Herrscher first appears is precisely when their power is relatively weak and they are most vulnerable to being defeated.

　Faced with the Herrscher of the End, a terrifying adversary who once wiped out ancient civilizations, Dr. Mei believes that every glimmer of hope for victory must be fought for with all one's might.

　As for the location where the Herald of the End will descend?

　With the assistance of Prometheus 17, Dr. May has calculated the arrival of the Herrscher of the End.

　The approximate range

　That satellite, 38 kilometers away from Earth, is on the far side of the moon.

　"Doctor, the preparation of the lunar rocket will take 13 hours. With the addition of checks on all launch procedures, we expect to be able to initiate the launch procedure for the lunar rocket in as little as 27 hours."

　After a series of meticulous calculations, a technician dressed in a pristine white lab coat reported the results to Dr. Mei.

　27 hours? That's an acceptable time window...

　Dr. Mei nodded, her eyes revealing an unwavering resolve.