Chapter 505 - 242: Cleaning up the Battlefield, Meeting, Trial Invitation

Chapter 505: Chapter 242: Cleaning up the Battlefield, Meeting, Trial Invitation

Lin Feng spoke calmly, letting Qin Hu take care of the tens of thousands of Zerg corpses piled high in the valley.

Otherwise, in this scorching thirty-eight or thirty-nine-degree Celsius weather, the corpses would stink to high heaven within two days. The inherent, bizarre odor of the Zerg Race mixed with the foul stench of rot would be completely unbearable.

Hearing Lin Feng’s words, Qin Hu was overjoyed.

He needed the corpses of Tier Two Tiger Spine Zergs far more than those of the Black Spine Zergs. After all, the Brain Marrow Fluid extracted from them was the primary material for genetic modification procedures.

Although the Southern Legion could hold the Capital’s defensive line, that was the extent of their ability. Their overall strength was far from sufficient to conduct operations outside the city, so even when they killed large numbers of the Swarm, they had to take immense risks to bring the spoils back.

That’s why battlefields were often left littered with Zerg corpses. Both sides were trying to bait and ambush reinforcements, hoping to bleed each other dry.

This generous gift would now allow Qin Hu to further his plan for universal genetic modification, creating more Genetic Warriors to close the physical gap with the Zerg Race.

"Thank you!"

Qin Hu stepped forward excitedly and gave a slight bow.

Lin Feng hummed in acknowledgment.

"Remember to notify the high-level officials in the Federation’s rear to purge the traitors within the city. Don’t let them infiltrate the rear command structure again and collude with the Zerg Race, triggering another incident where an entire city is sacrificed."

Qin Hu’s expression changed, and he nodded grimly.

"Understood. I’ve already submitted a report on this. I trust they’ll be on alert and launch an investigation soon."

"The failure of this last defensive battle was also partly due to that group of traitors who sided with the enemy..."

"Unfortunately, the internal power struggles among the Federation’s high command are also severe. I suspect that after a successful breakout, it will be just like the situation in the South. The major Legions will go their separate ways, and each will carve out their own territory..."

Lin Feng shrugged, unconcerned.

"Let them. Cowering in the rear, they’ll never accomplish anything significant. They’ll only fall further and further behind, eventually being swept away by the tide of evolution..."

Just then, a notification popped up in Lin Feng’s vision:

[Lv31 Hunter Emperor’s Chainsaw Sword upgrade complete...]

[Synchronized Upgrade Energy has been fully gathered. You may initiate your personal Upgrade at any time.]

The corners of Lin Feng’s mouth lifted slightly. This brought him another step closer to the Tier Three Late Stage. He then said to Qin Hu:

"Once you have the camp organized, gather all of your Tier Two Late-stage Perfect Awakened."

"Then, I will arrange for you all to undergo the Realm Trial of the Spine Zergs. If you pass, you will master Realm Power and become Tier Two Peak Powerhouses. You will also have gained the fundamental strength needed to defeat a Mother Empress."

Qin Hu was stunned for a moment, then his face broke out in uncontrollable ecstasy.

He had already learned from Ling Shuyan and the Federation Research Institute about the Realm Power wielded by Tier Three Life Forms. He also knew it was the source of the Mother Empress’s powerful control abilities.

Once the Genetic Warriors also mastered Realm Power, they would be immune to the Mother Empress’s Spiritual Invasion and control. They would no longer need to fear being influenced by a Mother Empress’s proximity while fighting deep within a Hive.

It was just as Lin Feng had said: they would gain the strength to confront a Mother Empress head-on.

"Okay! I’ll make the arrangements immediately!"

Qin Hu suppressed his excitement, his expression turning serious.

Lin Feng nodded.

"Alright, you can go and get busy. Remember to tell them about the risks involved. If they fail, there is only one outcome: death. So, tell them to think carefully about whether they truly want to take this step before they sign up for the Realm Trial."

"If Genetic Warriors want a shortcut, they have to bear the cost..."

After speaking, Lin Feng returned to his Reproductive Armor Mecha, unfurled its six wings, and flew away.

Qin Hu and the others were left behind, their gazes full of admiration. They stood there, lost in thought for a long while, before finally driving away...

Back on the peak of Yunxia Ridge, the Tier Two Battle Group and two hundred Warriors had mostly been evacuated. They were sent to the safety of the Northwest Main Hive to rest and regroup.

Only some members of the Battle Group and a dozen or so newly-minted Tier Two Awakeners remained behind on night patrol.

Lin Feng stepped out of the Reproductive Armor Mecha. After absorbing the Upgrade Energy from the Hunter Emperor’s Chainsaw Sword, he walked over to Ling Yi’s side.

Before them lay Jiang Yun’er, who had been unconscious for a long time...

Slowly, she began to wake.