Sixty kilometers west of the Broken Blade Defense Line stood a steep, black-red mountain.The rocks on its surface gleamed with a metallic cold light under the sunlight, as if it were a natural barrier cast from solidified lava.The Iron Wall Battle Group’s outpost was hidden deep within these crimson mountains, blending seamlessly with the rugged terrain.“Haha! Someone has finally filled the gap in the Broken Blade Defense Line!”A hearty laugh echoed in the command center, coming from Luo Yi, the commander of the Iron Wall Battle Group.This burly man with bronze skin, every inch of his muscle seemingly forged from fine iron, was currently pressing a newly arrived battle report with one hand, his eye wrinkles full of relief.“Old Ji, what’s the background of this Crimson Gold Battle Group? How strong are they?” He turned to his adjutant, Ji Liancheng, his fingertips unconsciously tapping the table.Ji Liancheng replied in a deep voice, “I just found out that the Crimson Gold Battle Group ranks in the lower-middle among the hundred battle groups in the Sixth War Zone.Their previous commander was Yan Song from the Golden Family Yan Family, but unfortunately, he sacrificed himself a few days ago.Now, his replacement is the former third battalion commander, Qin Tian—however—”He paused, a hint of gravity in his tone: “This Qin Tian is only a five-star, fifth-tier Spiritual Energy User, but he has a record of slaying a sixth-tier devil, which is why the division headquarters promoted him exceptionally.”“Oh? A fifth-tier slaying a sixth-tier?”Luo Yi’s eyebrows shot up, his relaxed posture instantly tensing.His finger stopped on the table, his gaze sharp as a blade: “That’s not simple at all.When I was a five-star, fifth-tier, I wasn’t confident I could slay a sixth-tier devil.”“It is indeed extraordinary,” Ji Liancheng agreed, pulling out his notepad.“Besides Qin Tian, the Crimson Gold Battle Group also has a sixth-tier Soul Master, and these two are their top combatants.The entire battle group commands eight combat battalions, with a total force of over four thousand men.”He closed the page and looked up at Luo Yi: “Although they can’t compare to our Iron Wall Battle Group, at this critical juncture of rampant devil energy, having such a fresh force join will at least significantly alleviate the pressure on the defense line.”“You’re right!” Luo Yi slapped his thigh, a smile returning to his face, “With the Crimson Gold Battle Group holding the middle, Black Peak Highland, Broken Blade Defense Line, and Red Earth Defense Line can be connected.I estimate that Xia Qi of the Star Kite Battle Group can finally get a good night’s sleep now that he’s heard the news.”Ji Liancheng looked out at the continuous crimson mountains and sighed softly: “In terms of defense line pressure, Xia Qi’s side is indeed much heavier than ours.”The Red Earth Defense Line was like a blood-stained ribbon; the dark red soil glowed with an eerie light under the illumination of the lava, and sparse black pines rooted in the cracked earth, their trunks blackened by sulfur, making a moaning sound when the wind blew.In the distance, devil energy and volcanic ash intertwined into a mist, leaving this land without sunlight year-round.From a high altitude, the Star Kite Battle Group’s camp looked like a rusty nail, firmly embedded in the folds of the Red Earth Defense Line.The tent canvas was scorched with holes by the lava, and the makeshift defensive fortifications were covered with charred marks.Patrolling soldiers moved along the edge of the defense line with heavy steps, their armor covered in more scratches than starlight, many with dark circles under their eyes, and their weapon-holding hands trembling slightly—they hadn’t closed their eyes in three days.In the command center, Xia Qi was hunched over a cracked sand table.His once proud golden hair was matted with grime, haphazardly plastered to his forehead, and the thick, stiff stubble on his chin obscured his handsome features, leaving only a pair of bloodshot eyes visible.His fingertip traced the position marked “Red Earth Pass” on the sand table, where the marker had been blackened by devil energy.“Commander, the Crimson Gold Battle Group has arrived at the Broken Blade Defense Line,” the hoarse voice of the communications soldier carried a hint of surprise and relief.Xia Qi suddenly looked up, a flicker of light in his bloodshot eyes, which was quickly enveloped by deep exhaustion.He raised a hand to wipe his face, a low chuckle escaping between his fingers, mixed with relief and self-mockery: “It’s not easy, I’ve finally seen the reinforcements sent by the division headquarters in my lifetime.”He picked up the Crimson Gold Battle Group’s information from beside him and reviewed it again.Qin Tian, a five-star, fifth-tier Spiritual Energy User, a colonel in the Seventh Bureau, once used a Rune Sniper Rifle to shoot and kill a sixth-tier Lava Demon, and later, in a direct confrontation, he counter-killed a sixth-tier Silverwing Demon.“A Rune Sniper Rifle, could it be one of the Ten Famous Guns?”Xia Qi muttered to himself; a sniper rifle capable of slaying a sixth-tier powerhouse, in his impression, only the legendary Ten Famous Guns could achieve such a feat.If it really was one of the Ten Famous Guns, Qin Tian’s value would be far greater than that of an ordinary sixth-tier Spiritual Energy User.After all, for a sixth-tier Spiritual Energy User to slay a sixth-tier devil, even a golden-bloodline genius would need several, or even dozens, of rounds, but Qin Tian only needed one shot.Neither the kill efficiency nor the deterrent effect on devils could be matched by Spiritual Energy Users of the same tier.“If what he holds is truly one of the Ten Famous Guns…” Xia Qi suddenly straightened up, his weariness largely dispelled by a surge of excitement.He had long heard of the renown of the Ten Famous Guns, each one bearing the legendary battle record of slaying a seventh-tier being.If Qin Tian could truly wield such a divine artifact, then the significance of the Broken Blade Defense Line would be completely different.He slammed the document onto the table and grabbed his voice-transmitting stone: “Send five voice-transmitting stones to the Crimson Gold Battle Group; I want to speak with Commander Qin.”“Yes!”The wind outside the window, carrying the scorching scent of lava, swept red earth past the tents, yet it could not extinguish the light that had rekindled in Xia Qi’s eyes—perhaps this time, the Red Earth Defense Line could truly catch its breath.Inside the Crimson Gold Battle Group’s tent, Qin Tian was reviewing the information on the Iron Wall Battle Group and the Star Kite Battle Group.These were dictated to them by the division headquarters’ communications officer via voice-transmitting stones after the Crimson Gold Battle Group had settled in, and then recorded by their information officer.The information showed that both the Iron Wall Battle Group and the Star Kite Battle Group were large battle groups with over eight thousand troops, and the Star Kite Battle Group’s total number of personnel exceeded ten thousand, possessing five sixth-tier powerhouses.Their theoretical strength /N_o_v_e_l_i_g_h_t/ far surpassed that of the Crimson Gold Battle Group, ranking among the top battle groups in the Sixth War Zone.Being neighbors with these two powerful battle groups also put a lot of pressure on the Crimson Gold Battle Group.“Commander!”Lu Sheng’s booming voice came from outside the tent, with a hint of vigorous urgency: “Someone from the Star Kite Battle Group is here; their commander says he wants to talk to you!”Oh?Qin Tian’s eyes flickered slightly, then he lifted the tent flap and walked out.The wind in the camp still carried the smell of sulfur from the Infernal Demon Sea; a soldier in a dark gray military uniform stood outside the tent, the rips in his uniform stained with dark red.Upon seeing Qin Tian, he immediately clicked his heels together and saluted sharply.“Commander Qin!” The soldier’s voice was hoarse from long travel, yet it conveyed a taut solemnity, “I am Zhao Feng, a communications soldier from the Star Kite Battle Group.Upon learning that the Crimson Gold Battle Group is stationed at the Broken Blade Defense Line, our commander, Xia Qi, wishes to speak with you personally to discuss the subsequent joint defense plan.”Hearing this, Qin Tian nodded and said:“No problem, but for such an important matter, it’s best to discuss it face-to-face.”Face-to-face discussion?Zhao Feng was stunned for a moment.A face-to-face discussion meant that one of the two commanders, Qin Tian or Xia Qi, would have to leave their own headquarters.If a devil were to attack during this time, a headquarters without its leader would undoubtedly be quite dangerous.“Let’s go.”Qin Tian patted Zhao Feng’s shoulder, then waved his hand, and a Gate of Void opened before the two of them.Looking at the Gate of Void that suddenly tore open before him, Zhao Feng’s pupils instantly contracted to pinprick size.This was—spatial teleportation!

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