Chapter 717 395: An Unexpected Desperate Situation

Shen Yu was naturally pleased with such circumstances.

As long as the morale of the troops was useful, a temporary crisis was nothing at all.

The training over the past ten thousand years had not been in vain.

The All Heavens End-of-the-World Civilization Mutual Aid Association's will to confront the apocalypse and overcome despair had permeated every corner of the Association World.

Shen Yu's gaze shifted from these young people to various other layers and domains.

As he expected, the vast majority of people clearly recognized the current hardships and the probability of future success.

Simultaneously, the massive emergence of the Gray Mist injected tremendous vitality into the entire civilization.

Whether in technical research or personal breakthroughs, there was a constant driving force coming from the Gray Mist.

And for individuals, where did the Gray Mist come from?

Contribution!

In the current period of war, this contribution referred to contributions to the war itself.

Those with strong research abilities engaged in research, while those with cultivation talent stepped onto the battlefield.

Even ordinary people without any specialties could contribute to the war through production work, thereby finding opportunities to change their own destinies.

If things continued to develop normally, Shen Yu had full confidence in this war.

A mere numerical advantage wouldn't be enough to topple the Association, which had entered into a fully mature stage.

However, after several hundred years, a moment occurred when a completely different army suddenly appeared on the battlefield!

This army, possessing the technology of "Source" and strong Extraordinary Power, combined the two to exhibit a domineering power!

The moment they appeared, they brought a nearly devastating blow to the frontline, like an autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves.

Even within the Association civilization, this sudden and powerful enemy, along with a series of tragic defeats, plunged everything into a shocked silence.

Shen Yu could clearly feel the unrest and even fear emerging within the civilization.

"What's with these enemies?" Shen Yu couldn't help but convene the core members of the Association, especially Cultivator Shen Yu responsible for intelligence work, and asked in a deep voice, "With Source's extreme rejection of Extraordinary Power, how could there be such an army balancing Extraordinary Power and technological equipment?"

Indeed, for the Association and any force familiar with Source, this was utterly unbelievable.

After all, Source was so averse, even to the point of hatred, towards Extraordinary Power.

Especially towards the extraordinary forces in the All Heavens.

They waged this series of wars, paying no small price, not for profit at all.

Though the reasons are unclear, its core purpose is evident in destroying Extraordinary Celestial Forces.

Yet now, such a force, preferring to arm Biochemical People over nurturing extraordinary warriors, had produced such a powerful Extraordinary Warrior army!

Each of them was at least Saint Level in combat power.

It even included formidable Twelfth Stage warriors.

Coupled with Source's inherently terrifying armed forces, the strength they showcased dominated the battlefield completely.

Even Thirteenth Stage experts gained no advantage when faced with their advanced weaponry technology.

"We conducted a detailed investigation and, with the assistance of the Gray Mist, obtained a name," Cultivator Shen Yu gravely said. "This army is called the 'Judicial Punishment Army,' which has a core definition somewhat similar to the religious concept of 'If I don't enter hell, then who will?' In simple terms, it allows some 'sinners' to 'redeem' themselves through sacrifice in the war."

Upon hearing this, all the Shen Yu present felt an indescribable sense of disgust.

A force so averse to Extraordinary Power, yet it's built on a theory with a religious style?

It's indeed somewhat laughable.

"We also have some highly likely guesses," Cultivator Shen Yu added. "The number of this part of the army in 'Source' is definitely scarce, even to the extent that their very existence is 'Source's' core strength. Normally, unless facing an overwhelmingly powerful force, it wouldn't be deployed—'Source's' regard for our Association far exceeds expectations; they might be going all out."

All out?

Against us?

Some Shen Yu exchanged glances, feeling an absurdity rising within them.

The Association is indeed quite powerful in size, and it has a rapid development speed.

However, in the end, it's a force lacking even Thirteenth Stage power.

What virtue or ability does it have for a force like "Source" to take it so seriously?

But a little thought reveals that Cultivator Shen Yu's words are accurate.

"Source" had been waging a war against the Eight Great Forces for billions of years, steadily controlling their army strength, yet never deploying such powerful Extraordinary Power.

And how long has the Association participated in this war?

At most, less than three thousand years!

"Source" first decisively shifted the focus of the battlefield, then swiftly and significantly increased resources. Now, they're even using suspected last-resort combat strength.