Chapter 1257 - 847: Various Locations_2

Chapter 1257: Chapter 847: Various Locations_2

The air is filled with the nauseating smell of burning and invisible spiritual whispers, trying to erode each warrior’s will.

But anyway, the toughest time is over.

Now, as long as we endure a little longer, this fortress will be able to steadily block the creatures flowing from the Gate of Void.

And the only benefit is that another batch of Night Watchers can gain enough experience.

Moreover, the power left behind by these void creatures after death will become the energy reserve of the world, allowing it to last longer.

Vision turns to the depths of the Cyan Forest of Tate Continent.

The Night Patrol squad dispatched by the Moonlight City Night Watcher base successfully sealed a dangerous Void Rift outside a giant ring-shaped defense with the remaining elven power.

But this victory comes with a heavy environmental price—nearly half of the forest area has been utterly corrupted.

Once towering ancient trees are wrapped in lifeless Purple Crystal, twisted into grotesque black skeletons, flickering with ominous luster.

The ground is covered with dangerous void crystal clusters, its cold breath devouring the surrounding vitality.

Elf Ranger Eros crouches on the branch of a surviving giant tree, arrow aimed at a screeching lurker peeking from the rift’s edge, distracted by the intense arguing behind.

"You destroyer beasts, I would drive you all out with nothing left!"

Elf Guard Captain Kailas roars, slashing apart a void-corrupted vine puppet with a sword.

That used to be the Spirit of Nature guarding the forest.

Yet, under the invasion and influence of the void, turned into this form, now requiring him personally to clear, his weapon stained with the blood of former companions.

And all this is because of the damn void, damn void!

"Look around! Kailas! Lisa’s blood is not yet dry! So stay calm!" Warrior Valeria bellows, elbowing aside Kailas blocking her path.

She shouts at her waist-side alchemy Communication Crystal: "Tyle squad! Where are you?! We need fire suppression on the east crystal cluster!"

"Arriving in three minutes! Ivan, set vibration bombs on the left wing. Thelan, prepare anti-corruption serum for treating elf wounded."

Tyle’s steady response comes through the crystal.

Not far away, human warrior Ivan carries a heavy alchemy device and shouts: "Elven brothers! Help out, entangle that crystal-legged insect group with vines!"

While treating an elf with a severed arm, the Druid hesitates briefly, then quickly chants a spell.

As the explosive shockwave shakes the crystal fragments down like rain, a young elf Apprentice tremulously hands a bundle of hemostatic herbs to human Medical Soldier Thelan bandaging the wounded: "...Here, this... might help..."

Shortages in potion supply also appear here.

After all, Night Watcher holdings on this continent are fewest, including commercial activities of Night Watchers being the most dormant here.

Because whenever hearing these items are human-made, those elves would arrogantly point and scoff disdainfully.

This results in the commercial activities here never well-developed for Night Watchers.

Every time recalling this, the head of the Commerce Association would get high blood pressure.

However, the situation here is still somewhat acceptable.

Compared to Hamilton’s brutal situation, the defense here is relatively solid.

Special Night Watcher Folding Defense Wall frames emit faint life energy, resonating with the residual Power of Nature guided by Elf Druid.

Vines and branches merge with these temporary yet exceptionally solid walls, mutually reinforcing, forming a very special defense zone.

The Holy Light Purification Tower placed atop the tree crown, its light gentle but continuously suppresses the void power’s expansion.

Elves familiar with the terrain, even those twisted, transformed into void-mutated elves.

Their arrows and spiritual resistance coordinate seamlessly with Night Watchers’ alchemy technology and efficient tactics, firmly suppressing the tidal-like influx of low-level void creatures within the crystal circle, unable to breach the dam built by steel and Power of Nature.

The only troublesome point is, even elves, facing void creatures, their spirits still endure influence and stimulation. Hence, elves require resting after a period of battle.

Whereas Night Watchers remain as war machines.

In such circumstances, while the air is filled with threats, it also echoes with orderly counterattack tactical command sounds.

...

Ring Tower City.

On the giant magic star map of Night Watcher Headquarters, the glaring alarm points are like a prairie fire.

Iron Spine Mountain Crevice: "Seventh Night Patrol Squad... Signal lost before report... Landslide... Zzz..." The last message from communication crystal is roughly interrupted by a muffled sound of bone-crushing.

The projection point representing the region frantically flashes the highest level of blood-red.

The rift that broke through initial containment is splitting the mountains, crystal-legged insect swarms and higher tier destructive units flood the surrounding areas like a murky mudflow.

However, it’s a vast wasteland.

Undoubtedly, it’s a completely out-of-control rift.

This is a result that will inevitably occur with the Vanguard Army, as the void slowly arrives.

Even if the Night Watcher reaches its peak, it’s impossible to care for every inch of every area.

For such places, all that can be done is to alert the nearest gathering area to remain vigilant and occasionally dispatch teams for cleanup.

After all, a rift is merely the smallest entry point, the influence range is limited, the void creatures emerging are limited.

Coral Reef Outpost: Projection point continues to stabilize, the red areas originally around are being gradually eradicated, indicating the location is controlled.

Paragon Desert Edge: A new alarm flickers at the edge. "Fourth guard squad report:... Water source crystalized... Sand scorpion swarm light-averse... Attempt to hold until sunset..." The message is brief and urgent, outlining a struggle at the edge of doom.

But it’s a swan song.

Because it’s the desert edge, even at the desert’s edge, settlements in this area are so sparse as to be nearly invisible.

Such a ghostly place is known only because a Night Watcher’s weapon testing site is not far in this desert, otherwise, even with a rift there, Night Watchers might not know.

Southern Liberty City-State Port: Sporadic weak yellow alerts leap.

"...Seventh crystallization incident in the port area... Pollution source not located... Panic spreading..."

Located in the city-state sewers’ rift, its angle so tricky that it could not be imagined.

Though preparations have been made, and the area around the rift has been defended.

But previously many void creatures escaped from here.

These void creatures seem to be types used for spreading invasion, their search in that filthy city’s sewers is extremely troublesome.

This invasion brings assorted troubles, impacting forces worldwide, also significantly affecting Night Watchers, yet indirectly it has at least allowed Night Watchers to accumulate more experience.

...

Ring Tower City.

Central Command of the largest Floating City.

Inside the central command hall, the atmosphere is as leaden as metal.

The huge magic star map floats in mid-air, various alert lights flicker unpredictably on the expressionless face of the intelligence officer beside.

Tactical Master’s hands press down on the cold alloy console, knuckles white from exertion, intently watching the changing battle light stream on the star map.

Beside him is the stern-faced command staff officer Maxim, while the combat sequence coordination officer continually marks reinforcement routes on the sand table.

In the shadows, Alyris’s figure stands quietly, her icy silver eyes analyzing the whole board, invisible suppression calming the hall’s clamor.

Since a few days ago they have been stationed here, and the number of people in the entire command hall is increasing.

They need real-time monitoring and processing of the situation in each location, conducting resource allocation across Night Watchers, ensuring every area receives the necessary assistance.