Gao Wu: A centenarian old man, many children and good fortune! Chapter 058

The Hunter Squad, dragging their weary bodies and heavy hearts, returned to the heavily fortified special operations brigade camp. The moment their vehicles drove in, they were met not by a relaxed atmosphere, but by a medical team and logistics personnel who had been waiting for a long time. The injured were swiftly carried off, prioritized for treatment; the decapitated high-level parasitic creature’s corpse, and the insect egg sample, which was sealed at the highest level, were received by specialists as if facing a formidable enemy, and immediately sent to the highest-level biological laboratory directly under the division headquarters.

Xiao Yan did not linger, nor did he return to his office. Instead, he immediately took Lin Wei and directly reported the detailed course of the operation, the characteristics of the enemies encountered, the combat details, especially the horrifying speculation that high-level adult insects possessed intelligence, knew how to command, and might even be capable of secondary reproduction, in the most urgent and highest classified manner, directly to the Division Commander and Lin Tao.

This report, like a bombshell, caused a violent tremor within the Third Division and even among the high-ranking officials of the entire city defense army!

An emergency military meeting was convened again. This time, the participants were of a higher rank, and the atmosphere was even more solemn. Deputy Commander Liu Zhenbang personally presided over the meeting, listened to Xiao Yan’s direct report, and carefully examined the preliminary analysis data of the samples brought back.

When it was confirmed that the threat level of the Brain-Devouring Terror Worms far exceeded expectations, that the mother worm’s maturation period might be greatly advanced, and that it had even begun secondary reproduction at the nodes, the entire conference room fell into a deathly silence. Every high-ranking general present had an unprecedented gloom cast over their faces.

“The situation… has gone beyond our control,” Deputy Commander Liu Zhenbang finally spoke slowly, his voice carrying a hint of fatigue, yet also containing an undeniable resolve. “The threat of the Brain-Devouring Terror Worm mother worm must be resolved by the highest combat power. The intervention of conventional troops and War General-level powerhouses will only increase unnecessary sacrifices.”

He looked at Xiao Yan, his eyes filled with complex emotions—admiration for Xiao Yan’s abilities, relief for this timely intelligence, and also a deep worry for the future.

“Captain Xiao Yan,” Deputy Commander Liu’s tone became solemn, “You and your Hunter Squad performed bravely and judged decisively in this operation. Most importantly, with your War General-level strength, you successfully uncovered a terrifying threat that requires War King-level power to resolve! The value of this intelligence is immeasurable! It prevented us from potentially deploying more troops and causing greater casualties in subsequent erroneous strategic deployments!”

“Your duties have been perfectly completed! In fact… they have been over-fulfilled!” Deputy Commander Liu stood up and nodded slightly to Xiao Yan. For a high-ranking general, this was an extremely high courtesy. “On behalf of the Fourth New Nanjing Supreme Command, I express my gratitude to you and your team members!”

Inside the conference room, other generals also looked at Xiao Yan, their eyes filled with admiration and relief. They all understood that if Xiao Yan had not brought back this decisive intelligence, they might still have been following the original plan, sending more special operations brigades into that death trap, with unthinkable consequences!

Xiao Yan’s merit lay not in how many enemies he killed, but in revealing the most deadly truth with the smallest cost!

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Based on the intelligence brought back by Xiao Yan and urgently verified by top laboratories, the Fourth New Nanjing Supreme Command, and even higher levels of the Alliance military, immediately activated the highest-level emergency plan.

Orders were issued with lightning speed:

The Third Division’s Special Operations Brigade, and all conventional troops performing missions in the southern city area, were immediately ordered to withdraw! The isolation zone five kilometers outside the southern city was designated as the highest-level restricted area and completely sealed off! Any unauthorized units or individuals were strictly prohibited from approaching! Violators would be killed without mercy!

At the same time, three orders representing the highest combat power of the Fourth New Nanjing were issued from different secret bases, like three peerless divine swords drawn from their sheaths, pointing directly at the southern city isolation zone!

Three War King-level powerhouses, who usually appeared and disappeared like dragons, existing as the city’s last resort, were simultaneously dispatched! Their mission was only one: at all costs, find and completely destroy the Brain-Devouring Terror Worm mother worm!

When the news reached the special operations brigade, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a lingering fear. Even War Kings were dispatched, which showed how terrifying the enemy was!

Xiao Yan was ordered to lead the special operations brigade back to the camp for indefinite rest and standby. He understood that the upcoming battle was no longer something he could participate in. The area south of the city would completely become an exclusive battlefield for top powerhouses.

He returned to the villa.

In this vibrant manor, every wife’s belly was greatly swollen, as if the earth was nurturing new life. Their faces were filled with happy smiles, and the entire manor was enveloped in this warm atmosphere of anticipating new life.

Xiao Yan, who was usually busy with cultivation, now rarely relaxed completely. He put down his cultivation techniques and combat methods, no longer forcing himself into tedious and boring training. Instead, he devoted more time to his family, sharing the joy of impending parenthood with his wives.

In this peaceful manor, Xiao Yan would accompany his wives on walks in the garden, admiring the blooming flowers and lush greenery. He would gently caress their bellies, feeling the pulsation of new life, having a silent conversation with his unborn children.

When night fell, Xiao Yan would sit around with his wives, recounting his past adventures and cultivation insights. His wives would listen gently, their eyes filled with admiration and love for him. At this moment, Xiao Yan felt the warmth of home, knowing that no matter how difficult the path of cultivation, he was no longer walking alone.

He would quietly accompany Li Xiuying and Chen Yuyao, strolling in the garden as if time stood still for them. He could feel every slight fetal movement in their bellies, a testament to life’s vigorous growth. Li Xiuying and Chen Yuyao would gently caress their bellies, softly whispering to their babies, sharing beautiful aspirations for the future.

He would also patiently guide Lin Xueqing and Wang Ruolan in their cultivation, helping them consolidate their cultivation. Although his guidance was no longer as in-depth and detailed as before, an occasional hint from him could enlighten them and bring them great gains. Lin Xueqing and Wang Ruolan would listen attentively to his teachings, striving to integrate what they learned into their own practice.

However, his most enjoyable time was spent with his eldest daughter, Xiao Xiuyun. Xiao Xiuyun was almost three years old, intelligent and lively. He would hold her and play freely on the lawn, watching her innocent face filled with pure smiles, his heart overflowing with warmth. Xiao Xiuyun would babble and imitate the simple punches and kicks he taught her. Although her movements were still clumsy, they were full of childlike fun.

At this moment, he seemed to see the days ahead, a happy and complete family, with children growing up strong. He was filled with endless anticipation for the future, anticipating the growth of his children, the warmth of his family, and every beautiful moment in life.

He knew that this peaceful and warm life was built upon absolute strength. And his greatest reliance on improving his strength came from these new lives that were about to arrive.

Keeping them happy was the best investment for his future.

A few evenings later, Xiao Yan was on the terrace with his wives and daughter, enjoying the sunset and a rare moment of tranquility.

Suddenly!

An indescribable, terrifying pressure, as if from the depths of the soul, without warning, like an invisible tide, instantly swept across the entire Fourth New Nanjing City!

The originally warm and peaceful atmosphere in the villa instantly froze! Li Xiuying, Chen Yuyao, and his other wives turned pale, struggling to breathe. The fetuses in their bellies also seemed to sense this pressure, beginning to stir restlessly! Even young Xiao Xiuyun stopped playing, a look of fear on her small face, tightly hugging Xiao Yan’s thigh!

Xiao Yan abruptly stood up, his face drastically changing! The Imperial-level True Essence in his body spontaneously circulated, forming an invisible barrier to protect his family behind him, which barely offset the discomfort caused by the pressure!

He quickly walked to the edge of the terrace and looked up at the sky in the direction of the southern city!

The previously calm sky was now turbulent!

Thick dark clouds gathered and churned wildly like spilled ink, with lightning and thunder within. Thick purple lightning bolts, like giant dragons, tore through the sky, illuminating half the sky intermittently!

Further away, the spatial structure vaguely appeared unstable, with visible distorted light and shadows, like a shattered mirror!

Waves of energy tides, each with completely different attributes yet equally terrifying, collided and erupted like a tsunami in that area!

Sometimes it was scorching flames that incinerated everything, burning the clouds crimson!

Sometimes it was extreme ice that froze everything, as if even the air would solidify!

Sometimes it was an earthy yellow roar that tore through the earth, causing the entire city to seemingly tremble slightly!

Even from a great distance, and even with the city’s powerful energy shield layers weakening it, Xiao Yan could still clearly feel the destructive power波動 emanating from the southern city!

Each collision made him, a Transcendent Rank 7 powerhouse, feel a surge of fear! His soul trembled! As if in the face of that power, he was as insignificant as an ant!

“This… this is… the power of a War King?!” Xiao Yan’s pupils contracted sharply. He stared fixedly at the terrifying, god-like scene in the southern sky, his heart pounding uncontrollably!

He instantly understood!

It was the three War Kings, engaging with the Brain-Devouring Terror Worm mother worm… or an even more terrifying existence!

Such might! Turning hands into clouds, overturning hands into rain! A mere gesture causing heaven and earth to change color, energy tides surging! This was true power! This was existence standing at the pinnacle of martial arts!

Compared to them, what was his Transcendent Rank 7 strength?!

After the intense shock, came an even more intense desire! Burning fiercely within his heart like a flame!

“Power… I need stronger power!” Xiao Yan’s fists involuntarily clenched, his knuckles slightly white from the effort.

“Only by reaching this realm can I truly control my own destiny! Only then can I truly protect everything I want to protect!”

At this moment, observing this world-shattering battle ignited his determination and urgent need to break through to a higher realm!