Chapter 450 - 224: Yunxia Ridge Mother Empress, The Layout, Lightning Beheading?

Chapter 450: Chapter 224: Yunxia Ridge Mother Empress, The Layout, Lightning Beheading?

"It’s settled. If tomorrow morning’s decapitation strike fails, then we’ll proceed with your original breakout plan and create a diversion."

"In short, the more intense the fighting in the Southwest, the better it will be for covering the breakout in the Northwest."

"Any other questions?"

Lin Feng slowly retracted his aura. The group from the Federation Military before him were so terrified their legs had gone soft and their faces were ashen.

The Tier Two Middle Stage Major General who had stood up to object fell right back into his seat. He felt a suffocating pressure, as if an invisible Power was gripping his entire body, rendering him immobile.

When Lin Feng finished speaking, the entire conference room was deathly silent, save for the central air conditioner humming overhead as it blew cold air.

The first to react was the experienced and worldly General Chen. Although he was only at the Tier One Early Stage, Lin Feng hadn’t aimed his aura directly at him.

Now, seeing Lin Feng issue an undeniable command, General Chen quickly wiped the sweat from his brow and stood up.

"Alright, we will do as City Lord Lin says! I represent the Federation Military in offering our full support!"

"Regarding the precise locations of the Mother Empresses in the Southwest and due South, as well as a detailed map of the Swarm distribution, I will have someone deliver them to you personally."

"I hope City Lord Lin can understand our earlier position. We have one hundred percent confidence in you and your Salvation Army!"

Lin Feng nodded slightly, said no more, and left the conference room with his subordinates, returning to their dormitory apartment.

Only after they left did the Federation military officers present finally relax. They clutched their chests, gasping for breath.

As they looked at each other, they were shocked to realize their backs were already soaked with cold sweat.

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After returning to the apartment, Lin Feng and his people didn’t rest. Instead, they gathered in the living room to discuss the next morning’s battle plan.

Lin Feng took the materials General Chen’s men had delivered and spread the maps out for everyone to see.

The maps showed a total of three Early-stage Mother Empresses in the Southwest, outside the Capital City. The outermost one was over a hundred kilometers from the Capital’s city center.

It was located in the southwestern section of the Taihang Mountain Range, stationed within a Federation Natural Forest Park named Yunxia Ridge. Including the nearby woodlands, this Mother Empress’s territory spanned more than four hundred square kilometers, far exceeding that of a typical Tier Three Early-stage Mother Empress.

This was also one of the few places in the entire encirclement rich in Biomass. Although not as fertile as the water-abundant lands of the South, it was much better than the coastal urban areas.

The Zerg Race Mother Empress occupying it was certainly not to be underestimated; it was definitely stronger than the Lv. 32 Jiangbei Mother Empress.

Lin Feng took out a map of the Taihang Mountain Range and pointed to Yunxia Ridge.

"This is a long, narrow strip of land, wide at the ends and thin in the middle. The Federation’s reconnaissance teams believe the Zerg Race’s Nest, the location of the High-tier Mother Empress, is in the Yunxia Region below. This is because it’s closer to the Capital City, and right next door are the Capital’s outlying Southwest Suburbs..."

"This district, one of the satellite cities protecting the Capital, was the site of a major battle with the Three Emperors Alliance last month, at the end of August. The army group stationed here, over a hundred thousand strong, suffered more than fifty percent casualties..." ℴℴ𝘮

"Both sides suffered heavy losses. Afterward, apart from the Tier Three Mid-stage Mother Empress that continued to fight and expand on the front lines, the other Tier Three Early-stage Mother Empresses retreated to the periphery to recuperate."

"Later, the Southwest Suburbs were also carved up by that Tier Three Mid-stage Mother Empress and another Early-stage Mother Empress. They are thirty kilometers away from our target, Yunxia Ridge."

"So, for this decapitation strike, if we succeed, we’ll have less than five hours to retreat. During that time, we also have to transport the Tier Two Zerg Eggs and the High-tier Mother Empress’s Corpse, which won’t be easy."

As he spoke, Lin Feng stared at the map. ’The biggest problem in this battle isn’t how to kill the Mother Empress,’ he realized, ’but how to secure all the spoils afterward.’

Besides plundering its Life Energy, the tens of thousands of Zerg in its Swarm were also incredibly valuable.

They were also the main reason why nearby Mother Empresses would travel long distances to join the fray.

With this in mind, Lin Feng looked over at Ling Yi.

She raised her head and nodded slightly.

"No problem. As long as the Mother Empress is killed, I’m confident I can control half the Swarm in a short time and command them to transport the most valuable Tier Two Zerg Eggs."

"As for the Mother Empress’s Corpse..."

"If the Nest’s location is truly at Yunxia Ridge near the Southwest Suburbs as marked on the map, then five hours is enough to transport the Mother Empress’s Corpse to another main Nest in the Northwest. I estimate there’s a Node Mother there, responsible for helping the Mother Empress manage the Swarm."

"The two locations are forty kilometers apart. We can use the rear main Nest as an outpost and make the mountainous and hilly area here the main battlefield for this mission."

"If nearby Mother Empresses want to come, they’ll have to break through to the surface and travel through the mountains. This will make the subsequent plan to hunt them much easier."

Lin Feng nodded.

’This was something he had also considered earlier in the conference room after seeing the topographical map of the Southwest Region.’

It was because of this topographical advantage that he had made the bold claim of taking control of the Capital’s breakout plan.

The Taihang Mountain Range in the Southwest was perfect for luring the Mother Empresses into a trap.

The area lacked water sources, and the earth Underground was filled with rock. If they wanted to dig a Wormhole, it would take several months to get through.

Therefore, the Mother Empresses would have no choice but to take the risk of surfacing and commanding their Swarms in ground combat.