Super God: The Banished Hero Lotus? Building a League of Legends

A former genius, now abandoned! Xiao Shu was expelled from the Heroic Army and charged with a false crime!

However, there is always a way out! Hero summoning system binding!

He became the mastermind behind the scenes! In the blink of an eye, the Light of Demacia, the Iron Hoof of Noxus, the Sword Dance of Ionia… dozens of “mysterious forces” appeared out of thin air!

Taotie was stunned, Xiongbinglian was dumbfounded, and Dukao the old dog was even more worried: “Did these strong men come from the void?!”

When the giant star dragon Aurelion Sol descended and single-handedly annihilated the void fleet, his destructive might almost made the top brass of the Xiongbing Company stare out of their wits: “Is this… is this still Earth?!”

At this moment, an invitation letter from the “League of Legends Leader” was delivered lightly – the meeting place was surprisingly the Giant Canyon from which he was kicked out that year!

Xiao Shu raised his lips in a cold arc: “Dukao, and those high-handed idiots, I wonder if you… still remember me, Xiao Shu? Are you ready to welcome your ‘surprise’?”

Super God: The Banished Hero Lotus? Building a League of Legends
Chapter 1: Expelled from the Heroic Army?
In the cold metal cabin, the air seemed to be frozen, carrying a dull atmosphere of being closed all year round.
Xiao Shu stood quietly, his back straight, like a javelin that was about to be crushed by the wind and snow.
His eyes fell on General Dukao’s face full of traces of time. The general’s voice was not loud, and even had a hint of imperceptible fatigue, but every word hit Xiao Shu’s heart like a hammer.
“Comrade Xiao Shu,” General Dukao’s voice echoed in the somewhat empty command cabin, with an unquestionable determination, “After careful study by the command center, we believe that you have some irreconcilable differences in certain strategic concepts with the current and future combat directions of the Xiongbing Company.”
“Different ideas?”
Xiao Shu’s lips moved. These four words sounded light, yet they seemed to weigh more than a thousand pounds. They were like an invisible shackle that instantly tightened his throat, making it difficult for him to breathe.
He felt a sense of absurdity, as if his chest was blocked by a huge rock, making him feel suffocated and uneasy.
He wanted to refute loudly and list one by one those tactical ideas that he had thought about and deduced day and night, those surprise attack plans designed to target the weaknesses of the Taotie Legion, those thoughts on how to use the existing resources on Earth for asymmetric warfare, and even those plans involving the possible emergence of higher-level alien civilizations in the future.
He believed that these ideas were not fanciful but were based on his in-depth analysis of existing intelligence and his unique understanding of the nature of war.
However, when he raised his head, he was met with almost identical looks from the senior officials behind General Dukao.
There was no inquiry or negotiation in his eyes, only an almost indifferent calm, as if he, Xiao Shu, was just an insignificant program error that needed to be corrected or deleted in a timely manner.
What came out of their mouths were a series of stereotyped and formulaic words, such as “collective interests come first”, “obey organizational arrangements”, “the overall situation comes first” and so on. Every word was like a cold blade, cutting his last hope.
“After evaluation of your personal ability and potential,” another commander in military uniform with general stars on his shoulder straps cleared his throat and added in a flat tone, “At present, there is still a certain gap between your ability and the high-intensity and high-risk combat mission requirements of the Xiongbing Company.
We believe that letting you leave is a responsible decision for you personally and for the Xiongbing Company.”
“Lack of potential?”
These four words were like a loud and ruthless slap in the face, hitting Xiao Shu’s face hard, causing a burning pain.
He could almost hear something breaking inside him.
Fantasy, yes, his last bit of fantasy about the Xiongbinglian was completely shattered at this moment.
He once thought that this was a hotbed for realizing his ambitions and defending his country. He had devoted all his efforts and wisdom to this collective, treating every training as an actual combat and every tactical deduction to the extreme.
He endured countless sleepless nights, studying war history, analyzing the enemy situation, and even thinking about how to attack the enemy more effectively in his dreams.
He thought that as long as he worked hard enough and was good enough, he would be recognized and could contribute his strength in this war that concerned the survival of mankind.
But the reality is so cruel.
In the eyes of these high-ranking decision makers, his efforts and insights are nothing more than “inconsistency in ideas” and “lack of potential.”
He felt a bone-chilling chill rising from the soles of his feet and instantly spreading throughout his body.
It turned out that what he thought was his devotion was nothing but his wishful thinking; what he thought was his value was not worth mentioning in the eyes of others.
Silence, dead silence.
Xiao Shu pursed his lips tightly, forcing down all the surging emotions.
He knew that any argument at this moment would be futile and would only make him look more pathetic.
He nodded slowly, his voice a little hoarse: “I understand.
I obey the organization’s arrangements.”
He didn’t look at those people’s faces again, turned and walked towards his small dormitory.
The furnishings in the dormitory are extremely simple, with just a camp bed, a desk and a locker.
He quietly packed up his few personal belongings.
A training suit that had been washed to a pale color, still with the smell of sweat and gunpowder remaining on it, was a testimony to his countless times of sweating and challenging his limits.
A notebook filled with tactical notes, with dense handwriting, some parts have become blurred due to repeated rubbing. It is the crystallization of his wisdom and his expectation for the future.
There is also a group photo with his comrades. Everyone in the photo is smiling so brightly, full of longing for the future. But now it seems like a sharp knife, stabbing his heart and causing pain.
Each item carried bits of his memories on the Grand Canyon, happy, hard, and exciting ones. Now, these memories have turned into a heavy sense of loss and bitterness, weighing him down to the point where he can hardly breathe.
He packed these things into an ordinary military backpack one by one, his movements slow and mechanical.
He didn’t shed tears, but his eyes were empty, as if his soul had been pulled out of his body.
When he stood at the door of the command cabin again with his backpack on his back, General Dukao looked at him with complicated eyes, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he just sighed and waved his hand.
The gangway was slowly lowered, making a dull metallic friction sound, like a sad farewell song.
Xiao Shu took one last look back at the enormous steel ship.
The Grand Canyon, the hope of mankind, was once his hope.
The sunlight shone on its silver-gray hull, reflecting a cold light, making it look so majestic and so out of reach.
His eyes swept across those familiar turrets and those busy decks, and he felt mixed emotions.
Here are his past dreams and his current despair.
He took a deep breath, smelling the unique salty smell of the sea breeze, then turned around resolutely and stepped onto the small shuttle that had been waiting on the side, ready to take him to the mainland.
His back was stretched out in the dim light of morning light, looking particularly lonely, as if he had been abandoned by the whole world.
The shuttle’s engine started, making a low roar, carrying him and his shattered dreams further and further away.
The shuttle boat cut through the calm sea in the early morning, leaving a white trail on the water, like an unhealable scar.
The towering outline of the Grand Canyon gradually shrank in Xiao Shu’s field of vision, and finally turned into a vague black dot, disappearing at the end where the sea and the sky met.
Xiao Shu’s heart seemed to sink into the cold abyss of the sea bit by bit along with the departing giant ship.
He sat alone in the narrow cabin of the shuttle, looking out the porthole at the endless blue outside.
The sea breeze blew in from the vent, bringing with it a hint of coolness, brushing his cheeks and ruffling his hair, but it could not blow away the thick confusion and unwillingness in his heart.
His hands were clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white from the effort.
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The two words “incompatible ideas and insufficient potential” echoed in his mind like a spell, and every word was like a blunt knife, cutting his heart repeatedly.
He replayed every detail in the command cabin over and over again, the tone of General Dukao, the expressions of other senior officials, and those high-sounding reasons seemed so pale and powerless, full of loopholes when he calmed down and thought about them carefully.
Should he be rejected so decisively just because some of his tactical ideas were different from the mainstream plans approved by those “experienced” generals? Wouldn’t his strategy of multiple feints and central breakthroughs be more proactive than simply defending and waiting for the enemy to attack? Wouldn’t his emphasis on in-depth research on the combat capabilities of Taotie soldiers and targeted hunting plans for small teams be more efficient than large-scale, high-consumption positional warfare? He even considered that if Taotie was just the vanguard, how would humans respond when a more powerful enemy appeared? Are all these thoughts just unrealistic empty talk?
He couldn’t figure it out.
He really couldn’t figure it out.
He thought of his comrades who had fought and sweated side by side with him.
He thought of Captain Reina, the sunshine who seemed careless on the surface but was extremely tough on the inside. Her heroism and responsibility once made him feel that the future was full of hope.
I think of Zhao Xin, the “Spear of Dexing” who is always at the forefront. His bravery and indomitable drive make him the sharpest spear in the team.
There was also Qilin, the calm and composed sharpshooter; Liu Chuang, the “No Star War God” who was rough in appearance but delicate in heart. The faces of each of them flashed through his mind one by one.
Once upon a time, they were a collective, working towards a common goal.
He had cheered for their every progress and also worried about their safety.
But now, all this has nothing to do with him.
He became an outsider, a person abandoned by the Xiongbinglian, a collective representing the highest combat power of mankind.
This feeling of being rejected and denied was like a poisonous thorn that pierced deeply into his heart.
He began to doubt deeply: Are the decisions made by the top leaders of Xiongbinglian really based on the overall situation and long-term perspective as they said? Or are they just based on short-sighted utilitarian considerations, in order to maintain the so-called “command authority” and to exclude dissenting voices? Are they afraid that new and untested tactics will bring risks, so they would rather choose to stick to the rules, even if that means greater sacrifice?
Once this kind of doubt arises, it will be like a flood that cannot be stopped.
It was like an icy poisonous snake, lurking in his heart, constantly gnawing at his reason and certain ideas that he once firmly believed in.
He always believed that at the critical moment of human survival, everyone would abandon their selfishness, unite, and fight in the most scientific and effective way.
But now it seems that bureaucracy, complacency and exclusion of dissidents, these inherent diseases of human society, still linger even in the face of doomsday.
The shuttle was moving very fast and the outline of the land was already in sight.
But he didn’t know where his future lay.
What else could he do after leaving the Heroic Army? What role could an ordinary person who was considered to have “lack of potential” play in this war that swept the world? He felt more lonely than ever, as if the whole world was isolated from him.
The sea breeze was still blowing, carrying with it the fishy smell and vastness of the sea, but it made him feel a powerlessness deep in his bones.
He looked at the gray sky in the distance, his heart filled with confusion about the world and at a loss about his own destiny.
The shuttle docked at a simple makeshift pier on the coast.
Xiao Shu carried his thin bag and stepped onto the solid ground.
The touch under his feet was real, but his heart was still suspended in mid-air, with nowhere to land.
The driver who brought him here simply gave him a few instructions and hurriedly drove away in the boat, as if he was some kind of plague that should be avoided.
He walked aimlessly on the edge of the ruins of a city that was once prosperous but now devastated.
This used to be a busy street with tall buildings on both sides and a wide variety of goods displayed in the shop windows.
But now, everything has changed.
Ruins were everywhere, charred car frames lay on the roadside, and broken glass and brick and stone rubble covered the ground.
The air was filled with a faint burnt smell mixed with dust and corruption, which was nauseating.
In the distance, there were occasional sporadic gunshots, short and dull, like the cough of a dying man, constantly reminding him that the shadow of war was everywhere and the threat of the Taotie was never far away.
He saw some survivors, with numbness and fear on their faces, struggling to search for any supplies that might be useful in the ruins.
Their eyes were empty and their steps were staggering, like zombies.
The former order and civilization are gone, leaving only the most primitive instinct for survival.
As he walked, he came to a makeshift refugee camp.
The so-called camp was nothing more than a crowded and dirty shack built with some shabby tents, plastic sheets and wooden boards.
The elderly, the weak, women and children huddled in the corner, their eyes filled with despair and helplessness.
A few young men who still had strength left were guarding the perimeter of the camp vigilantly with simple weapons.
Suddenly, a piercing scream pierced the sky.
Xiao Shu looked up suddenly, and saw several small, hideous-looking Taotie aircraft flying low over the sky like black locusts, making a heart-pounding roar of engines.
Their target was this simple refugee camp.
“Enemy attack! The Taotie is coming!”
The camp was suddenly in chaos, with screams, cries, and terrified calls for help filling the air.
Those Taotie flying vehicles circled over the camp several times, seemingly toying with their poor prey.
Then, he opened fire without mercy.
Orange-red energy beams shot out from the aircraft, like the god of death’s scythe, precisely and cruelly cutting everything on the ground.
Tents were torn apart and crude shelters were blown apart, sending dirt and rubble flying everywhere.
Those unarmed civilians, under the attack of energy weapons, fled in all directions like frightened birds.
Their cries were so mournful and helpless.
A mother holding a child ran a few steps when she was hit by a beam of light and turned into charcoal in an instant. The child in her arms was not spared either.
A man who tried to protect his wife and children with his body was blown to pieces by an energy bomb.
Fragile lives were like grass in front of these alien invaders and were harvested wantonly.
Xiao Shu stood behind a broken wall not far away and saw everything clearly.
His body was shaking slightly with anger and fear.
He clenched his fists, his nails digging deep into his palms, causing waves of pain, but he couldn’t feel it.
A strong impulse surged in his chest. He wanted to rush forward, to fight those brutal Taotie and save those innocent lives.
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Chapter 3 Valoran Hero Summoning System!!! (Old Version)
But he knew clearly that with his mortal body, without any superpowers or Shenhe genes, rushing forward would be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot and would be a waste of time.
He didn’t even have a decent weapon.
The feeling of watching his compatriots being slaughtered in front of him while being unable to do anything was heavier and more painful than the loss and unwillingness he had felt when he was kicked out of the Xiongbing Company. It almost completely crushed his spirit.
He saw a little girl, about seven or eight years old, crying out “Mom” in a daze amid the flying gunfire. Her face was covered with dust and tears.
Just when a little girl was about to be hit by a beam of energy, a hunchbacked old man suddenly threw her to the ground and protected her with his skinny body.
The energy beam hit the old man’s back. He groaned, his body twitched violently a few times, and then there was no movement.
The little girl crawled out from under the old man and saw the tragic situation behind him. She cried heartbreakingly.
Xiao Shu’s eyes turned red and his teeth were chattering.
He hated it! He hated these brutal invaders! He hated his own weakness and incompetence even more! If he had the power, if he was still a member of the Heroic Army, if he had the abilities of those super soldiers, he would never watch all this happen!
The thought “power, I need power” spread wildly in his heart like a wildfire.
He had never longed for powerful strength as much as he did at this moment.
It is not for personal glory, not to prove oneself, but to protect these innocent lives and to completely eliminate those damn invaders from the earth!
After wreaking havoc for a while, the Taotie’s flying vehicle seemed to feel that it had achieved its purpose of intimidation and slaughter, so it flew away, leaving behind a devastated camp and corpses everywhere.
The air was filled with a strong smell of blood and burnt food.
The cries and wails of the survivors echoed in the ruins, sounding so sad.
Xiao Shu slowly walked out from behind the broken wall. His face was pale, but his eyes were burning with a fire that he had never had before.
He looked at this hellish scene on earth, and the feeling of powerlessness and despair in his heart almost swallowed him up.
He felt like an orphan abandoned by the world, watching his home destroyed and his relatives killed, but he could do nothing.
The feeling suffocated him and made him so miserable that he almost went crazy.
He walked aimlessly, his legs feeling as heavy as if they were filled with lead.
He didn’t know where to go or what else he could do.
Is he going to spend his life in endless despair and self-blame? Is he just going to watch human civilization go to destruction step by step?
Just when Xiao Shu was completely surrounded by this endless despair and deep sense of powerlessness, almost giving up all hope and on the verge of mental collapse, a cold and mechanical electronic prompt sound suddenly and without warning sounded deep in his mind.
“The host’s mental fluctuations have reached a critical value.”
The voice was devoid of any emotion, as if it was a preset program broadcasting.
Xiao Shu was shocked, staggered and almost fell.
He thought he was hallucinating because of overstimulation and sadness, and he was in a trance.
He shook his head vigorously, trying to dispel the sound.
“Meets the activation conditions of the [Hero Summoning System]”
The sound did not disappear, but became clearer.
Xiao Shu looked around in confusion.
There was no one around except for the broken walls and dilapidated scenes whimpering in the wind.
The sound of crying could be faintly heard from the refugee camp in the distance, but that was definitely not the source of the sound in his mind.
“The system is binding, please wait”
Binding? System? What was going on? Was it some kind of mind-control weapon used by Taotie? Or was he really crazy? Xiao Shu’s heart began to beat uncontrollably, with fear and a sense of incredible absurdity.
“Binding progress 10%, 30%, 70%, 100%”
“Bind successfully!”
The cold and mechanical electronic sound rang out again clearly, with a sense of completion: “[Hero Summoning System] is at your service, host.”
This time, Xiao Shu was sure that he had not heard wrong.
The voice really existed in his mind, as clear as if someone was whispering in his ear.
This sudden change shocked him so much that he stood there for a moment, at a loss as to what to do.
The heart lake, which had been dead silent due to witnessing the tragedy, seemed to be thrown into it, instantly causing ripples in layers.
Hero summoning system? Host?
These unfamiliar words swirled in his mind.
He tried hard to digest this incredible experience.
After experiencing the repeated blows of being abandoned by the Xiongbing Company and witnessing the brutal massacre of his compatriots, when he was almost in the abyss of complete despair, such a thing that sounded so magical actually appeared in his life.
Is this a new scam or a ray of hope?
At the end of despair, there seemed to be a faint light, although this light seemed so illusory and unbelievable.
But for Xiao Shu at this moment, even if it was just a straw, he wanted to hold on to it tightly.
Xiao Shu stood there and it took him several minutes to calm the violent vibration in his chest.
He took a few deep breaths, trying to make his confused thoughts clearer.
He tried to recite it silently in his mind, with a hint of uncertainty and nervousness: “What are you? A hero summoning system?”
Almost as soon as the thought came to his mind, the cold mechanical voice in his mind responded immediately. The speed was so fast that he confirmed again that this was not an illusion.
“Replying to the host, the full name of this system is [Valoran Hero Summoning and Training System]. It is designed to assist the host in summoning powerful heroic soul fragments from the distant ‘Valoran Continent’ and make them condense into entities in this world to fight for the host.”
Valoran? Xiao Shu frowned slightly.
The name was completely unfamiliar to him.
He searched his memory, whether it was the history and mythology of the Earth, or the information about known cosmic civilizations he had learned from the Heroes, there was no record of the “Valoran Continent”.
It sounds like the name of a made-up place, or something from some unexplored corner of the universe.
“The summoned hero will remain absolutely loyal to the host. Its initial form and abilities depend on the energy input during the summoning and the hero’s own rank.
At the same time, all summoned heroes have the potential to grow and can continuously improve their strength through fighting, learning, etc., and the system will optimize and adapt their abilities to a certain extent according to the physical rules and energy system of the current world to ensure that they can play their best role. “
Chapter 4: Taotie Vanguard? Civilians are suffering, but I can do nothing! (Old version)
The four words “absolute loyalty” were like a warm current, quietly flowing into Xiao Shu’s cold heart.
After being abandoned by the top brass of Xiongbinglian on the grounds of “inconsistency in ideology”, he developed an instinctive distrust of the so-called “organization” and “collective”.
The promise of “absolute loyalty” undoubtedly gave him a sense of comfort and security.
The two characteristics of “growth potential” and “adapting to the current world rules to optimize capabilities” made him excited.
He himself had just been labeled as “lack of potential”, but this system told him that the heroes it summoned could grow, which was undoubtedly a huge attraction.
Moreover, being able to adapt to the current world rules means that these heroes from other worlds will not be unable to exert their strength due to acclimatization, which is crucial.
The system seemed to sense Xiao Shu’s thoughts and continued to explain: “The strength of the hero is closely related to the ‘summoning energy’ consumed when summoning and the ‘rank’ of the hero itself.
Higher-level heroes usually have stronger initial abilities and higher growth limits, but the energy required to summon them is also greater.
On the contrary, low-level heroes require less energy, but their initial capabilities and growth ceilings are relatively low. “
“The host has just completed the system binding. As an initial benefit, the system gives the host a one-time basic summoning energy.
This energy is enough for the host to perform a ‘random summon of low-level heroes’, or as a trigger, to attempt a completely random ‘fate summon’.
The random summoning of low-level heroes will ensure that a low-level hero with strength above a certain baseline is summoned.
However, destiny summons are completely uncontrollable. It is possible to summon extremely powerful heroes, or auxiliary heroes, potential heroes, or even heroes with special purposes. The results are full of uncertainty. “
Xiao Shu’s breathing involuntarily became slightly faster.
His brain was working at a rapid pace, analyzing every piece of information provided by the system.
Initial energy, one summoning opportunity.
Low-level randomness, or destiny’s call?
Is this his turning point? A hope that can allow him to break free from the weakness of his mortal body, possess real power, change the status quo, protect the innocent, and even prove to those high-ranking decision makers how wrong they are?
He remembered the tragedy he had just witnessed in the refugee camp, the heart-wrenching cry of the little girl who lost her mother, and the old man who used his body to protect his granddaughter.
A strong desire surged from the bottom of my heart, a desire for power, a desire to end this disaster with my own hands.
“System,” Xiao Shu asked in his mind, his voice trembling with nervousness and uncontrollable excitement, “How do I summon? Where does the so-called ‘summoning energy’ come from?”
The system responded quickly: “The host only needs to silently say ‘open the summoning interface’ in his mind.
As for the ways to obtain summoning energy, they mainly include but are not limited to: absorbing specific types of cosmic rays, converting high-purity energy crystals, completing specific tasks issued by the system, or killing hostile targets and absorbing their dissipated life energy and soul fragments. “
Kill the enemy! Xiao Shu’s eyes suddenly focused.
Taotie, those brutal alien invaders, are undoubtedly the most direct “hostile targets”.
This means that as long as he can successfully summon a hero and fight alongside him, he can gain more energy through fighting and summon more and stronger heroes, forming a virtuous circle.
This discovery made the fire in his heart burn even brighter.
He no longer hesitated, took a deep breath, and forced himself to calm down.
He knew that this might be his only and last chance in his life.
He must catch it!
“Open the summoning interface.”
Xiao Shu said solemnly in his heart.
As his orders were given, a virtual interface full of technology and mystery appeared clearly in his sea of consciousness like a projection.
The virtual interface in my mind is clear and intuitive, with two eye-catching options in the center: “Random Summon of Low-level Heroes” and “Fate Summon”.
There is a line of small notes below the “Random Summon Low-level Heroes” option: Consume a fixed amount of initial energy, and summon a hero rated from bronze to silver with a 100% chance of success. The hero type and specific abilities are random.
The “Fate Summoning” option is even more mysterious, with no specific rank guarantee, only a line of description full of temptation and risk: consume all initial energy, summon a hero completely randomly, whose rank, ability, and type are all unknown. You may get powerful help far beyond the low-level, or you may summon auxiliary heroes or heroes with extremely long growth cycles.
Xiao Shu’s eyes moved back and forth between the two options, and his heart beat faster and faster.
The initial energy is limited at one time, which means that his first choice will directly determine whether he can gain a foothold in this cruel doomsday and whether he can have the initial capital to fight against the Taotie.
This choice is crucial and full of unpredictable uncertainties.
Countless thoughts flashed through his mind like a movie.
If you choose “Random Summon Low-Level Heroes”, the advantage is stability, and at least you can be guaranteed to get a hero with a certain combat power.
But the description of “bronze to silver level” made him a little unsure.
In the Valoran continent’s evaluation system, what kind of strength does bronze and silver represent? Faced with those Taotie soldiers equipped with energy weapons and capable of air and space combat, are such heroes enough to deal with them? If a supporting hero is summoned, such as a healer or a buff provider, in the current harsh environment of isolation and danger, the role may be very limited.
What he lacks most now is a strong combat capability that can directly cause casualties and confront the enemy head-on.
If a hero with strange abilities but insufficient frontal combat power is summoned, such as someone who is good at stealth, reconnaissance or control, although it can be very effective under certain circumstances, it is difficult to cope with the simple and crude direct threat of the Taotie Legion in the current situation where one needs to immediately engage in battle to gain living space and accumulate subsequent energy for oneself.
He longed for power, the pure power that could blow up the heads of gluttons with one punch and cut off their ferocious gun barrels with one sword! He longed to be like the super soldiers of the Heroic Company, galloping across the battlefield and defeating the invaders!
Chapter 5: Damn it! In a moment of despair, the system “dings”! (Old version)
He thought of the innocent civilians who had died tragically under the Taotie artillery fire. Their desperate eyes and miserable cries were deeply engraved in his memory like a brand.
He recalled the humiliation and resentment he felt when he was expelled from the Grand Canyon by General Dukao and those senior officials on the grounds of “lack of potential”.
Those cold eyes and those formulaic words irritated his nerves all the time.
A strong, almost paranoid determination surged in his chest.
“Destiny calls” Xiao Shu’s gaze finally fell on the option full of unknowns and risks.
Yes, the risk is huge.
He might waste this precious initial energy and summon a hero who is temporarily useless, or even a being with no combat power at all.
In that case, his subsequent situation would become even more difficult, and he might even have problems protecting himself.
But what if? What if his bet was right? What if this “call of destiny” really could bring him a powerful hero far superior to the lower-level ones? A hero that could help him get out of trouble quickly, or even have the capital to fight against the small group of Taotie directly?
Fortune and wealth are achieved through risk!
In this damned apocalypse, being hesitant and timid will only make you die faster! He has nothing left. He was kicked out of the Hero Company and lost all his support. Apart from this miserable life and this suddenly appeared “Hero Summoning System”, what else does he have to lose?
Rather than wasting this only opportunity in hesitation and confusion, and choosing a “safe” option that may not be satisfactory, it is better to give it a try! Take a big gamble!
Xiao Shu’s eyes became extremely firm, and a sickly flush appeared on his face, which was originally pale due to nervousness.
He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails almost pierced the skin on his palms.
“System, I choose destiny summons!”
Xiao Shu pronounced each word clearly in his mind and gave the order with all his strength.
There was an imperceptible tremor in his voice, which was a mixture of nervousness, anticipation, and a determination to go all out and risk everything!
“Host, have you confirmed your choice of ‘Fate Call’? This choice will consume all initial energy, and the result is completely random. Please confirm carefully.”
The system’s cold voice sounded again, as if making a final confirmation.
“confirm!”
Xiao Shu answered without hesitation.
He has made his decision and there will be no changes.
His eyes were fixed on the option in his sea of consciousness, as if he wanted to see through it.
With Xiao Shu’s final confirmation, he felt as if a large part of his mental strength was instantly drained away by an invisible force, and his head felt a little heavy, like the fatigue after staying up all night for several days.
Then, the scene before his eyes changed strangely.
No longer the ruins of a dilapidated city, but a void of darkness.
In the center of the darkness, a complex magic circle formed by countless tiny particles emitting faint light emerged out of thin air.
The structure of the magic circle was extremely complex and mysterious, full of indescribable mysterious beauty, as if it contained the most fundamental rules and power in the universe.
It rotated slowly, from slow to fast, and the light spots flowed along with it, like miniature galaxies.
The magic circle began to emit a soft and holy golden light. The light was not dazzling, but instead carried a warm and sacred aura, dispelling the endless darkness around it, and also dispelling the last trace of uneasiness and fear in Xiao Shu’s heart.
He held his breath and stared at this magical scene.
The light grew brighter and brighter, and finally condensed into a vague human-shaped outline. The outline was tall and burly, full of power. One could vaguely see that it was wearing heavy armor and holding a giant weapon.
Xiao Shu’s heartbeat was like a drum, pounding against his chest.
He knew that the moment that would decide his fate was coming! Who would be the first hero he summoned? A powerful general who could carry a tripod, or a great wizard who could control the elements? An assassin as swift as the wind, or a sharpshooter who could hit the target every time?
At this moment, the speed of the magic circle’s rotation reached its extreme, all the light suddenly shrank towards the center, and then suddenly exploded!
The dazzling golden light filled Xiao Shu’s entire sea of consciousness, causing him to subconsciously close his eyes.
When he opened his eyes again, the magic circle in his sea of consciousness had disappeared, replaced by
Instead, in the real world in front of him, on the open space of the abandoned building he chose as a temporary hiding place, a huge physical magic circle composed of golden light also appeared.
The diameter of the magic circle was five or six meters. The gravel and weeds on the ground were pushed away by an invisible force, forming a clean circular area.
The patterns of the magic circle were exactly the same as what he had seen in his sea of consciousness before. At this moment, it was emitting a dazzling light, illuminating the dim environment as bright as day.
In the center of the light, the outline of the tall and burly human figure became clearer and clearer, and the details gradually emerged.
The first thing that caught my eye was the heavy, metallic silver-blue armor.
The style of the armor was full of Western fantasy, with thick shoulder pads, a solid breastplate, and arm guards and greaves engraved with emblems of strength and protection.
Every component appears so solid and reliable, full of a reassuring sense of power.
Next, there was a huge two-handed sword.
The sword was broad and heavy, almost as long as an adult, the blade flashed with an icy light, and a gem emitting a faint blue light was inlaid on the hilt.
Just by looking at this sword, one can feel the terrifying destructive power contained in it.
Then, there is the hero’s face.
It was a strong and resolute face, with clear lines as if they were cut by a knife or an axe.
Under the thick eyebrows are a pair of eyes full of righteousness and determination. Their eyes are bright and pure, without the slightest impurities, as if they can see through all evil.
His lips were tightly pursed, revealing his serious character.
When all the light gradually faded away, a majestic and imposing heavily armored warrior appeared in front of Xiao Shu in its entirety.
He was at least 1.9 meters tall, and his sturdy body was tightly wrapped in the heavy armor, but he did not look bloated at all, but instead looked more powerful.
He held the huge two-handed sword tightly in his right hand, with the tip of the sword pointing diagonally at the ground, and his left hand was pressed on the armor on his chest, as if he was feeling something.
The next moment, this hero from another world did something that Xiao Shu did not expect.
Chapter 6 Hero Summoning System? What the hell is Valoran? (Old version)
He took a step forward, and his heavy boots made a dull sound as they stepped on the ground.
Then, he knelt on one knee and placed the huge two-handed sword on the ground in front of him with a “clang”, and the sword was deeply embedded in the hard concrete.
His head was slightly lowered, his posture humble and respectful.
Then, a loud, solemn, and powerful voice came from under his heavy helmet, echoing in the ruins:
“My blade is at your service, Master Summoner!”
“The power of Demacia, Garen, is at your disposal!”
This sudden oath of allegiance exploded in Xiao Shu’s ears like thunder, freezing him completely.
He widened his eyes and looked in disbelief at the heavily armored warrior in front of him who knelt on one knee and swore allegiance to him.
Master Summoner?
The power of Demacia?
Galen?
These words bombarded his brain.
He knew that the title “Summoner” referred to himself, but he felt that the names “Power of Demacia” and “Garen” sounded familiar, as if he had heard them somewhere before. That’s right! It was a character in a very popular e-sports game on Earth in the previous life!
Could it be that this [Hero Summoning System] actually summons heroes from the game?
This thought made Xiao Shu feel absurd, but the living warrior in front of him, who exuded a powerful aura and awe-inspiring righteousness, was so real that there was no doubt about it.
The heavy armor on his body, the sharp sword in his hand, and the indomitable will in his eyes all clearly told Xiao Shu that this was not an illusion or a game CG.
He really summoned a hero from the “Valoran Continent”, and moreover, he was the famous power of Demacia – Garen!
Shocking, incomparable shock!
Xiao Shu looked at Garen, who was kneeling on one knee with a respectful attitude in front of him, and was a little dazed for a moment.
He could clearly feel the strong and pure sense of power emanating from Garen, the iron-blooded aura of a true warrior, and the sense of honor and justice that could not be desecrated.
Is this the result of his last-ditch effort and “call of destiny”?
A powerful warrior known for his bravery, tenacity, protection and justice!
Xiao Shu’s heart was instantly filled with ecstasy and excitement.
He made the right bet! He really made the right bet!
Although he didn’t know how big a difference there was in ability between Garen in this world and Garen in the game, just this momentum and this belief were enough to make him feel extremely excited and at ease.
Xiao Shu took a deep breath and forced himself to suppress the excitement surging in his heart.
He knew that now was not the time to lose focus.
He took a step forward, stretched out his hands, and gently held Galen’s arms.
“Galen, please get up.
Welcome to our hotel.”
Xiao Shu tried his best to make his voice sound calmer so as not to lose his composure due to excessive excitement.
His hand touched Garen’s cold armor; the hard touch and heavy weight reminded him once again of the reality of all this.
Garen stood up with the help of Xiao Shu.
His posture is as straight as a pine tree, like an unshakable mountain, giving people a strong sense of security.
He raised his head and looked into Xiao Shu’s eyes, his eyes full of sincerity and trust.
“I’m Xiao Shu, and from today on, I’ll be your summoner.”
Xiao Shu said seriously, he looked into Garen’s eyes and felt the pure loyalty.
Garen nodded slightly, his voice still loud and clear: “Master Xiao Shu, Garen will swear to protect your safety and practice the glory and justice of Demacia!”
Xiao Shu nodded, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.
He began to look carefully at this hero from another world.
Although Garen’s armor looks a bit simple in style, even with some medieval knight style, its craftsmanship is very sophisticated. Each piece of armor fits tightly together, and the joints are very flexible, without any sense of bulkiness.
The surface of the armor was gleaming with a faint magical halo, and it was obviously not an ordinary item.
The huge two-handed sword is even more eye-catching.
The sword has a broad body and a sharp blade, and it seems to be engraved with some fine runes, faintly emitting a heart-pounding sharp aura and a power to break demons.
Xiao Shu had no doubt that this sword was powerful enough to cut through steel easily.
“Garen, can you tell me about your abilities? And Demacia, what kind of place is that?”
Xiao Shu asked with a hint of curiosity and anticipation.
He needed to understand Garen’s fighting style and strengths as soon as possible so as to better formulate the next action plan.
Upon hearing this, Garen pondered for a moment, as if he was organizing his words.
Then, he introduced himself in a concise and powerful way: “My Lord Summoner, my strength mainly comes from hard training and my adherence to the Demacia faith.
I am good at close combat, and my greatsword can cut through evil and crush enemies.”
He paused, then continued, “I have a passive ability called ‘Courage’.
In combat, every time I take damage or persevere in the fight, I become stronger, which strengthens my defenses and allows me to recover from injuries faster.
Simply put, the more you fight, the braver you become.”
The passive ability of becoming more courageous the more you fight! Xiao Shu’s eyes lit up. This is a very practical ability, especially in a protracted or fierce battle. It can greatly enhance Garen’s survivability and sustained combat capability.
“In addition,” Garen added, “I also master some basic sword skills of the Demacia Legion, such as ‘Fatal Strike’, which can make my next attack more powerful and temporarily silence my enemy, making it unable to use special abilities.
There is also “Judgment”, where I can swing the greatsword and spin quickly, causing continuous area damage to surrounding enemies.
And “Demacia Justice”, when I lock onto an evil target that Demacia regards as an enemy, I can summon a holy flame of justice from the sky to cause a devastating blow to it. “
Fatal Strike, Judgment, Demacia Justice! These are Garen’s signature skills in the game! The more Xiao Shu listened, the more excited he became.
Although we don’t know the specific manifestations and power of these skills in this world, just hearing the names is enough to make us look forward to it.
Especially the “Demacian Justice”, which sounds like a powerful single-target burst skill.
Chapter 7 first draw! Garen, the Might of Demacia, see! (Old version)
“As for Demacia,” Garen said of his hometown, with a hint of pride and nostalgia in his eyes, “it is a great city-state that advocates honor, upholds justice, and is committed to protecting the people.
In Demacia, we believe in light, we despise cowardice and betrayal, and we believe that through unremitting efforts and sacrifices, we can create a better world.
Every Demacia warrior regards protecting their homeland and compatriots as their supreme mission.”
Glory, Justice, and Protecting the People Xiao Shu listened to Garen’s story, and his admiration for this hero increased a little more.
This is not just a warrior with great strength, but also a warrior with firm beliefs and noble character.
What he represents is the strength and belief that Xiao Shu needs most right now, and which is also the most lacking in this war-torn world.
“Galen, I believe that your arrival will bring new hope to this world.”
Xiao Shu said sincerely.
Garen looked at Xiao Shu with a firm gaze: “Master Summoner, no matter what challenges this world faces, Garen will fight alongside you until the last moment!”
After gaining a preliminary understanding of Garen’s abilities and background, Xiao Shu took a deep breath and his expression became solemn.
He knew that now was the time to explain to this hero from another world the true state of the current world.
“Galen, you have just arrived in this world and may be unfamiliar with everything here.
I need to tell you that the environment we are in now is very dangerous.”
Xiao Shu’s tone was heavy.
He gathered his thoughts and began to tell Garen about the world’s doomsday crisis.
He started by talking about the Battle of Giant Gorge in Tianhe City a few months ago, which shocked the world.
It tells about an army of Taotie from outer space, which descended on Earth like a swarm of locusts and launched a brutal war of aggression against human civilization.
Talking about those huge and powerful Taotie warships, as well as those Taotie soldiers equipped with energy weapons and fearless of death.
He described how fragile and vulnerable Earth civilization is in the face of these cosmic civilizations that have mastered higher levels of technological technology.
The once prosperous city was reduced to ruins in the artillery fire, and countless innocent lives were lost in the war.
He also mentioned that humans have not given up resistance, and that super warrior teams like the Xiongbinglian are fighting bloody battles to defend their homeland.
But he did not elaborate on his expulsion from the Heroes Company, and simply positioned himself as an ordinary survivor who gained the ability to summon heroes by chance.
He focused on describing to Galen the brutality and cruelty of the Taotie soldiers. They regarded humans as inferior creatures and slaughtered them wantonly and without any humanity.
He also explained in detail the tremendous destructive power of the energy weapons used by the Taotie, as well as the combat methods they usually adopt, such as air strikes, squad raids, etc.
Garen listened quietly to Xiao Shu’s story, and the expression on his resolute face kept changing with Xiao Shu’s description.
When he heard about the tragic fighting situation in Tianhe City and the countless civilians who were displaced and whose families were destroyed, his brows were tightly furrowed and his eyes showed sympathy and compassion.
When he heard about the powerful firepower and advanced technology of the Taotie Legion, his expression became solemn, but there was no fear in his eyes. Instead, he flashed with a hint of eagerness to fight.
And when Xiao Shu talked about those unarmed innocent civilians who were wantonly slaughtered under the Taotie’s artillery fire and even became the objects of their entertainment, the veins on the back of Garen’s right hand, which was tightly gripping the hilt of the sword, bulged out, and his knuckles turned slightly white due to the force.
A trace of uncontrollable anger flashed in his eyes that were full of righteousness, and a cold and fierce murderous aura unconsciously emanated from his body.
Although the concepts of “alien invasion”, “cosmic civilization” and “energy weapons” may be difficult for Garen, who comes from the continent of Valoran, a world dominated by cold weapons and magic, to fully understand and imagine.
He might not be able to accurately assess how terrifying the firepower of the Taotie battleship is, nor could he intuitively feel the defensive strength of the energy shield.
However, he has the simplest and most direct sense of justice and understanding towards “invaders” and “atrocities”.
In his worldview, invading other people’s homes without reason and killing innocent lives is the purest evil, a crime that no soldier with a conscience and a sense of honor can tolerate.
After listening to Xiao Shu’s story, Garen was silent for a moment, as if digesting the information.
The air around him seemed to become heavy because of the suppressed anger emanating from him.
Then, he raised his head, looked at Xiao Shu with a sharp gaze, and asked in a low voice with suppressed anger: “Master Summoner, do you mean that these alien races called ‘Taotie’ are invading your homeland and killing your people for no reason?”
Every word he spoke seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, full of power and anger that was about to explode.
The awe-inspiring fighting spirit emanating from his body seemed to make the temperature around him drop a few degrees.
Xiao Shu met Garen’s oppressive gaze and nodded solemnly: “Yes, Garen.
They are invaders, executioners, and the common enemy of all of us who love peace and desire a peaceful life.”
A trace of strong disdain and uncontrollable anger towards this “evil force” flashed in Garen’s eyes.
He suddenly grasped the hilt of the giant sword in his hand, making a slight “creaking” sound.
“Humph! In Demacia, any enemy who dares to invade our sacred homeland and kill our innocent compatriots will be punished most severely and mercilessly! Their actions have seriously violated the principles of justice and honor! This is an unforgivable sin!”
His voice was sonorous and powerful, full of hatred for evil and adherence to justice.
The pride and indomitable spirit of the Demacia warriors were fully displayed at this moment.
He paused, looked at Xiao Shu with burning eyes, and his tone became extremely firm, full of the desire to take the initiative to fight:
“Master Summoner, please give the order! Garen’s sword is eager to drink the blood of these evil men! I am eager to use my sword to cut off the evil tentacles of these ‘Taotie’ and protect the people in this suffering land!”
Xiao Shu clearly felt the incomparably strong determination and pure fighting will from Garen’s words and eyes.
Chapter 8 Garen: My sword is at your service, Master Summoner! (Old version)
This cheered up his mood, which had been somewhat heavy due to the stories about the tragic end of the world.
With such a powerful and righteous hero fighting alongside you, there is no need to worry about not being able to achieve great things!
“good!”
Xiao Shu nodded heavily, his eyes burning with fighting spirit, “Galen, from now on, we are comrades-in-arms! Our first goal is to clear out the Taotie in this area, avenge those innocent victims, and secure a place for ourselves to settle down!”
He knew this was just the beginning.
The road ahead will inevitably be full of difficulties and challenges.
But at this moment, with Galen, a reliable partner, he no longer felt lonely and helpless.
The flame of hope was rekindled in his heart.
With a powerful and reliable hero like Garen as his helper, the huge rock in Xiao Shu’s heart caused by being abandoned and witnessing tragedy seemed to be removed by more than half.
He no longer felt lost and helpless as before, but instead had a strong sense of purpose and anticipation for the future.
He knew that he was no longer fighting alone.
He tried to communicate more deeply with the [Hero Summoning System] in his mind.
Although the system is cold and mechanical, it is very powerful.
Xiao Shu discovered that in addition to summoning heroes, the system also gave him some basic auxiliary permissions, such as scanning and analyzing map information within a certain range around him, marking potential danger areas and resource points, etc.
These functions are undoubtedly a timely help for a “summoner” who has just arrived and knows nothing about the surrounding environment.
Xiao Shu concentrated his mind and mobilized the scanning ability granted by the system.
A simple but clear three-dimensional map slowly unfolded in his mind, covering an area of dozens of kilometers.
Various information is marked on the map with light dots of different colors: red light dots represent detected Taotie energy signals, which means that there may be Taotie troops active there; green light dots are some relatively safe areas or potential resource points.
He searched the map carefully, and soon, an area marked as “low energy reaction” located in the far suburbs of the city caught his attention.
According to the map information, there used to be a small military base belonging to the local garrison, which had been abandoned many years before the Taotie invasion.
“Abandoned military base” Xiao Shu’s heart moved.
This place might be able to serve as their temporary resting place.
First of all, its location is relatively hidden.
Staying away from the city center can avoid the key patrol areas of the Taotie main forces and reduce unnecessary trouble.
Secondly, as a former military base, it must have a certain defensive foundation.
Even if they are in disrepair, those reinforced concrete bunkers, watchtowers, and even possible underground facilities are much safer than just finding a dilapidated house in the ruins.
Again, although the facilities inside the base may be dilapidated, the main structure should still be there.
With just a little renovation and cleaning, it can provide a relatively safe and stable place for living, resting and training.
The more Xiao Shu thought about it, the more he felt that this option was feasible.
He informed Garen beside him of his thoughts through the mental link.
Galen did not fully understand these modern military concepts, but he had absolute trust in Xiao Shu’s judgment.
He simply and powerfully replied: “Summoner, your decision is my direction.
Wherever you choose as our base, Galen will defend it to the death.”
This unconditional trust made Xiao Shu feel warm in his heart.
He nodded without hesitation: “Okay, then our first goal is to go to that abandoned military base and turn it into our first home in this world.”
The two of them packed up briefly, and Xiao Shu carefully collected the pieces of energy weapon debris looted from the Taotie soldiers, preparing to take them back to the base for analysis by the system.
Then he identified the direction, and with Garen, one in front and one behind, carefully left the area that had just experienced a short and fierce battle.
Xiao Shu walked in front, responsible for leading the way and observing, while Garen, holding a giant sword, guarded behind him vigilantly, his sharp eyes always scanning the surrounding environment, guarding against any possible danger.
With Garen, a powerful guardian, by his side, Xiao Shu felt an unprecedented sense of security.
He no longer needed to be on guard like before, worrying that a Taotie would fall from the sky or rush out of the ruins in the next second.
Garen’s burly figure was like an indestructible mobile fortress, isolating him from most of the fear and anxiety.
They did not move very fast, and tried to choose some remote paths blocked by buildings and avoid those wide and exposed streets.
The city ruins are full of dangers. In addition to the Taotie, there may also be some wild beasts mutated by war, or some desperate criminals who take advantage of the fire to rob.
Along the way, Xiao Shu was constantly observing the surrounding environment, comparing what he saw and heard with the city scenes in his memory.
The once familiar streets have become unrecognizable, high-rise buildings have turned into ruins, and the former prosperity and bustle have long been replaced by silence and depression.
This strong contrast filled his heart with hatred for war and longing for peace.
Just as they were passing through a burned-out commercial area and preparing to enter the road leading to the suburbs, the accident happened.
“Master Summoner, be careful!”
Garen, who had been on high alert, suddenly let out a low growl and pulled Xiao Shu to the side.
Almost at the same time, several dazzling orange-red energy beams shot out from the second-floor window of a half-collapsed building not far in front of them, hitting the place where they had just stood, stirring up a cloud of dust and rubble.
Xiao Shu’s heart tightened and he quickly steadied himself and looked up.
Several ferocious-looking Taotie soldiers’ heads were seen from behind the windows and broken walls of the building.
They all held standard energy rifles in their hands, with wisps of green smoke coming out of the muzzles.
“It’s the Taotie reconnaissance team!”
Xiao Shu figured it out immediately.
Apparently, they have at least five members.
The equipment of these Taotie soldiers was similar to those killed by Garen before. They moved with the clumsiness unique to alien creatures, but their eyes were full of ferocity and bloodthirstiness.
Chapter 9 Xiao Shu: Brother, the Earth has been attacked by aliens! (Old version)
“Damn it, I was discovered after all!”
Xiao Shu cursed inwardly.
He didn’t expect that the patrol area of these Taotie was so wide and so alert.
He was about to remind Garen to be careful and make use of cover, but he saw a gleam of light suddenly flash in Garen’s eyes and a strong fighting spirit burst out from him.
“A bunch of filthy invaders! How dare you launch a sneak attack!”
Garen roared in a low voice, his voice full of disdain and anger towards these attackers.
The next moment, without waiting for Xiao Shu to give any instructions, Garen’s huge and burly body suddenly burst out with an astonishing speed that was completely inconsistent with his size. Like an arrow shot from a bow, no, it was more like a heavy artillery shell fired from a gun, carrying a tremendous force, and rushed towards the building!
The huge two-handed sword in his hand was raised high during the charge. The blade drew a dazzling silver streak in the dim light, and with a whistling sound that tore through the air, it slashed fiercely at the Taotie soldier closest to him!
The Taotie soldier obviously did not expect that the target would be so brave. Instead of retreating, he advanced at an unimaginable speed.
It hadn’t even finished raising its gun and aiming, when it saw a flash of silver light before its eyes, and an irresistible and terrifying force fell on its head.
“Puff!”
A dull sound that made one’s teeth ache.
The Taotie soldier, along with the energy rifle in his hand and the half of the broken wall behind him, were all neatly split in half by Garen’s sword from top to bottom! Dark green blood and broken internal organs mixed with brick and stone fragments splashed to both sides.
Kill the enemy with one sword! Clean and neat! Domineering!
Xiao Shu was watching from behind, stunned, his heart skipping a beat.
He knew that Garen was strong, but he didn’t expect him to be this strong! This kind of pure, crushing physical force was simply horrifying!
The other four Taotie soldiers were also stunned by this sudden scene.
They have probably never seen such ferocious “Earth natives”.
After a brief moment of surprise, they let out a meaningless roar, like anger or fear, then raised their energy rifles and fired wildly at Garen who was approaching at high speed.
“Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!”
Orange-red energy beams shot towards Garen like raindrops.
Xiao Shu’s heart suddenly rose to his throat.
He knew that Garen’s armor had strong defensive capabilities, but facing such intensive concentrated fire from energy weapons, he was not sure if he could completely resist it.
However, what happened next once again refreshed Xiao Shu’s understanding of Garen’s strength.
Garen did not dodge the energy beam that was coming towards him, but simply held the giant sword in front of him and let out an earth-shaking roar: “Demacia!”
As he roared, a faint golden halo suddenly appeared on the surface of the silver-blue armor on his body, as if forming an invisible energy shield.
Those energy beams that were powerful enough to melt steel, when they hit the golden halo, only caused a series of fine ripples and a series of “sizzling” sounds, and then disappeared without a trace like a drop of water in the ocean. They were completely unable to penetrate the seemingly weak defense, let alone cause any substantial damage to Garen.
“Is this a passive effect of ‘Courage’? Or is it some kind of actively activated defensive skill?”
Xiao Shu was dumbfounded.
He remembered that Garen had introduced that his “courage” ability could enhance defense, but he didn’t expect the effect to be so amazing!
In just a few seconds, Garen had rushed to the front of the building under the firepower of the Taotie.
With a sudden leap of his burly body, he actually jumped directly onto the broken window on the second floor.
“For the innocent victims!”
Garen’s roar exploded like thunder in the small space.
Immediately afterwards, there was the dull sound of weapons entering flesh, the crisp sound of bones breaking, and the shrill screams of the Taotie soldiers before they died.
Xiao Shu could only see Garen’s tall figure flashing quickly between the windows and holes on the second floor. Every time he swung the giant sword in his hand, it brought up a cold silver light, as well as splashes of dark green blood and broken limbs.
The fighting process is simple and brutal, yet full of a suffocating sense of oppression.
Garen’s attacks were powerful and unstoppable, and each sword contained tremendous force.
Those Taotie soldiers in front of him were like paper and had no power to resist at all.
Their energy rifles were almost useless in close combat, and their relatively clumsy bodies were full of flaws in the face of Garen’s flexible and swift attacks.
However, in just a dozen seconds, the gunshots and screams on the second floor stopped abruptly.
Everything returned to calm, leaving only the strong smell of blood wafting from the building.
Xiao Shu swallowed and approached the building cautiously.
He leaned over to look at the second floor, and saw Garen holding a huge sword, standing quietly in the mess.
There was no trace of blood on his body, only a few faint black marks left on the silver-blue armor, which were burned by the energy beams. But soon, those marks gradually faded away under a layer of faint golden light and returned to their original state.
At his feet were the remains of four Taotie soldiers that had been chopped into pieces.
Some were cut in half, some had their heads split open, and some were even smashed into pulp.
The scene is bloody and tragic, full of primitive violent beauty.
Xiao Shu was shocked when he saw the remains of the Taotie all over the ground, as well as the huge sword marks on the ground and walls that were so deep that the bones could be seen.
This pure physical destructive power without any fancy techniques was far beyond his imagination.
He knew that the super soldiers of the Hero Company, such as Lena’s Sunlight, Zhao Xin’s Shenhe Sniper Rifle, and Liu Chuang’s God-killing Axe, relied more on the powerful Shenhe gene abilities in their bodies and the driving use of dark energy. Their attack methods were often more diverse and more dependent on energy-level confrontation.
Garen’s fighting style, which combines simple yet elegant tactics and the use of force to defeat skill, is another form of extreme strength.
He is like a humanoid war machine, using the most direct and primitive force to completely crush the enemy.
“Master Summoner, the threat has been resolved.”
Garen turned around and saw Xiao Shu. He bowed slightly and saluted with a calm tone, as if he had just done something insignificant.
Chapter 10 Garen: Taotie? You are a bunch of scum, look at my great sword! (Old version)
Xiao Shu took a deep breath and tried to calm his inner shock.
He walked to Garen’s side, looked at the hideous sword marks, and gained a deeper understanding of Garen’s strength.
“Well done, Galen!”
Xiao Shu sincerely admired, “Your strength is beyond my imagination.”
Garen simply said modestly: “It is the duty of Demacia’s warriors to eradicate evil.”
Xiao Shu nodded, then quickly came to his senses: “We have to get rid of these corpses and traces as soon as possible, so as not to attract more Taotie.”
He asked Galen to collect the remains of the Taotie soldiers’ weapons. These things might be useful for systematic analysis of the Taotie’s technological level and energy characteristics.
As for the corpses, they had no time to bury them, so they were simply piled up in the corners of the buildings, hoping that they would be quickly disposed of by the scavengers in the ruins.
However, the huge sword marks deeply carved into the concrete floor and walls were difficult to conceal.
They are like silent declarations, showing what a devastating and one-sided battle had taken place here.
Xiao Shu looked at those sword marks and couldn’t help feeling a little worried. If other Taotie patrols discovered these marks, would it alert them and lead them to pursue?
But they couldn’t care less about that right now, they had to leave here as soon as possible and head to the designated abandoned base.
They became more cautious during the rest of the journey.
Fortunately, perhaps because of the shock of the previous battle, or perhaps because they were just lucky, they did not encounter any other Taotie patrols.
After about two hours of trekking, they finally arrived at the outskirts of the abandoned military base marked on the map.
Just as Xiao Shu had expected, this base was located in a very remote area, nestled in a desolate valley. It was surrounded by half-human-high weeds that almost submerged the entire base.
The base is surrounded by a tall and thick concrete wall. Although some parts have collapsed, most of it is still intact.
The walls were covered with moss and signs of time, showing that it had been abandoned for a long time.
Xiao Shu and Garen carefully entered the base through a gap in the wall.
The scene inside the base was even more dilapidated.
Most of the doors and windows of the barracks were damaged, the training ground was overgrown with weeds, and some metal facilities were rusted.
The air was filled with a damp, moldy smell mixed with the smell of dust.
But just as Xiao Shu expected, the basic framework of the base was well preserved.
The main structures of buildings such as barracks, warehouses, command posts, etc. built with reinforced concrete are still solid.
Moreover, he also discovered some semi-underground bunkers and passages, which undoubtedly provided them with better security.
“This is it.”
Xiao Shu looked around. Although the environment was a bit poor, it was enough as a temporary base.
Next comes the tedious task of cleaning and repairing.
Xiao Shu used some basic knowledge he had learned from the engineering training in the Xiongbing Company and began to direct Garen to carry out simple repair work.
Although Galen didn’t know much about the structure of these modern buildings, he was strong, obedient, and very efficient at work.
They first cleared out a relatively intact barracks as a temporary residence and command center.
I cleaned out the garbage and debris inside, and simply repaired the doors and windows with some old wooden boards and canvas I found.
Then they checked other facilities within the base.
A small diesel generator room was found. Although the generator inside was covered in dust, it looked like it could be repaired.
If the generators can be put into operation again, they will have access to electricity, which is crucial for improving living conditions and subsequent base construction.
While cleaning and repairing the base, Xiao Shu also began to think systematically about how to collect the resources needed for survival and development.
He asked the system for the energy required to summon the next hero.
The system’s response was that since he had used “Fate Summoning” for the first time, all of the initial energy had been consumed. If he wanted to perform the same level of “Fate Summoning” next time, the energy required would be an astronomical figure.
Even a normal “random summon of low-level heroes” requires a considerable amount of “summoning energy”.
In addition to the previously mentioned way of absorbing energy by killing hostile targets, these “summoning energies” can also be obtained by converting high-purity energy crystals, absorbing specific cosmic rays, or completing tasks issued by the system.
At present, the most direct and effective way is still to hunt Taotie.
In addition to summoning energy, the upgrading and maintenance of the stronghold also requires a variety of supplies.
For example, cement and steel are needed to repair buildings; food and water are needed to maintain basic life; and diesel fuel is needed if you want to keep the generator running.
Xiao Shu turned his attention to some abandoned factories, warehouses and large supermarkets in the ruins of the city.
In those places, you might be able to find some usable metal materials, energy modules, tools and equipment, or even some canned food and drinking water that has not yet spoiled.
If you want to truly gain a foothold in this crisis-ridden apocalypse and continue to grow and expand your own strength, every step needs to be carefully planned and acted upon with caution.
Just as Xiao Shu and Garen were busy organizing the base and planning future operations, Xiao Shu noticed a somewhat strange phenomenon.
He found that whenever Galen was by his side, he would feel his mental state was particularly uplifted and his physical fatigue seemed to be alleviated a lot.
This feeling is particularly obvious when doing some physically demanding work.
At first, he thought it was just because he had reliable companions and felt psychologically reassured and encouraged.
But as time went on, he increasingly felt that this feeling was more than just psychological.
He asked this question curiously to the system in his mind.
The system quickly responded: “It is detected that the host is within the weak influence range of the hero Garen’s ‘Aura of Courage’.”
“Aura of Courage?”
Xiao Shu was a little surprised. “Doesn’t Garen’s ‘Courage’ passively improve his own defense? How can it also have an aura effect?”
The system explains: “The core of the hero Garen’s ‘courage’ is the firm protection of Demacia’s beliefs and the embodiment of his unyielding will.
Chapter 11 Abandoned base? This is where our dream begins! (Old version)
This powerful spiritual force can not only greatly enhance its own defense capabilities and combat resilience, but also naturally form a limited but lasting “aura of courage” in its existence. “
“This aura can slightly increase the morale and physical function recovery speed of friendly units within the range.
This can include: better mental focus, less fatigue, faster healing of minor injuries, and an easier time maintaining a positive attitude in the face of adversity.”
Xiao Shu’s eyes lit up when he heard this.
This is such an unexpected surprise!
Although the system emphasized that the effect of the current “Halo of Courage” was still relatively “weak” and its range of effect was “limited”, and that currently the so-called “friendly unit” was only him, Xiao Shu.
However, this undoubtedly proves that Garen is not only a brave and powerful warrior, but also a core member who can have a positive effect on the entire team!
This means that as long as Garen is present, he can continuously provide status bonuses to Xiao Shu, allowing Xiao Shu to better cope with various challenges.
Xiao Shu couldn’t help but start looking forward to it. When he has more heroes from Valoran in the future, if these heroes also have similar auras or team-enhancing abilities, then when these different aura effects are superimposed together, what kind of powerful synergistic effect will be produced?
This discovery made Xiao Shu more optimistic about the future.
He looked at Garen, who was meticulously using his huge two-handed sword to chop down the bushes blocking the way to clear a path for the base not far away, and his heart was filled with gratitude and admiration.
This warrior from Demacia not only used his sword to protect his own safety, but also used his faith and courage to subtly inspire himself, allowing himself to see more hope in this desperate doomsday.
“System, will the effect of this Courage Aura increase as Garen’s strength increases?”
Xiao Shu couldn’t help but ask.
“Yes, host.”
The system replied, “The hero’s abilities, including its passive aura effects, will be enhanced as the hero’s rank increases, its level increases, and its understanding of its own power deepens.
When the hero Garen reaches a higher level of strength, the influence range and gain strength of his ‘Aura of Courage’ will be significantly improved. “
This answer made Xiao Shu more determined to improve Garen’s strength as quickly as possible.
This is not only to enhance the team’s combat effectiveness, but also to allow oneself to enjoy more powerful “halo benefits”.
He dusted himself off and returned to the construction of the base.
With the blessing of the “Halo of Courage”, he felt full of energy.
As night fell, a bonfire crackled inside the abandoned military base, dispelling the darkness and coldness around it.
Xiao Shu and Garen sat around the campfire, eating some canned food that they found in nearby abandoned houses and was still edible.
This was their first night at the base.
Although the conditions were simple, Xiao Shu felt a lot more relaxed now that he had a relatively safe place to stay.
He looked at Garen, who was sitting upright beside him and remained highly alert even when resting, and his heart was filled with emotion.
Who would have thought that he, who had nothing and was abandoned by the Xiongbinglian a few days ago, now has a powerful hero from another world as his partner.
The arrangement of fate is truly wonderful and unpredictable.
“Garen,” Xiao Shu said, breaking the silence, “What do you think of our next move?”
Although he is a summoner, he theoretically has absolute command over Garen.
But he would rather treat Galen as an equal comrade and partner and listen to his opinions.
Garen put down the empty can in his hand, pondered for a moment, and then said in his usual steady and loud voice: “Sir Summoner, I think our top priority at the moment is to improve our strength as quickly as possible and ensure the safety of our base.”
“You mentioned before that the invaders named ‘Taotie’ were numerous and had powerful weapons.
There are only two of us at the moment, and our strength is relatively weak.
If we encounter a large-scale enemy, it may be difficult to deal with it.”
Xiao Shu nodded. Galen’s analysis was very pertinent.
Their current strength may be more than enough to deal with a small group of Taotie scouts, but if they encounter Taotie armored units or combat teams supported by flying units, the situation will become very dangerous.
“So,” Galen continued, “I suggest that we take advantage of the terrain of this base and further strengthen its defenses.
At the same time, we should take the initiative to hunt down those Taotie soldiers who are alone or in small groups. On the one hand, we can obtain the “summoning energy” you mentioned, and on the other hand, we can hone our cooperation through actual combat and let me adapt to the fighting style of this world more quickly.”
“As for the longer-term goal,” Galen’s eyes flashed with a sharp light, “I think we should unite all the forces we can, find more survivors, and build a team capable of fighting these invaders.
The Demacia creed tells us that it is not wise to fight alone against a powerful enemy. Only by uniting together can we win the final victory. “
Xiao Shu listened to Garen’s analysis and admired him secretly in his heart.
This warrior from Demacia not only possesses powerful military force, but also has a clear strategic mind.
His thoughts coincide with mine.
“You’re right, Galen.”
Xiao Shu said, “We really need to improve our strength and consolidate our stronghold as soon as possible.
Starting tomorrow, we will start strengthening the base’s defenses. At the same time, I will try to use the system to see if I can make some simple defensive weapons.”
“As for taking the initiative to hunt the Taotie,” Xiao Shu’s eyes became firm, “this is also necessary.
We can’t just sit here and wait for death.
Only through fighting can we become stronger.”
“Uniting other survivors,” Xiao Shu murmured, “This is indeed a long-term goal.
But at present we don’t understand the situation around us, and there are certain risks if we rashly contact other survivors.
We need to gain a firm foothold and have a certain degree of self-protection ability before we consider this issue.
Chapter 12: Garen’s First Battle: One sword kills a kid, Taotie is stunned! (Old version)
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Garen nodded: “Everything will be subject to the arrangements of the Master Summoner.”
The two discussed some details of the operation, such as patrol routes, alert areas, and response plans in case of emergencies.
As the night deepened, the light from the bonfire flickered in the cold wind.
Xiao Shu looked at the loyal and powerful hero beside him, his heart full of expectations for the future.
He knew that this road was not destined to be smooth, but as long as they fought side by side, they would be able to overcome all difficulties and create a world of their own in this doomsday.
After settling down initially, Xiao Shu devoted more energy to the research of the [Hero Summoning System].
He discovered that the system was far more complex and powerful than he had initially imagined.
In addition to basic functions such as summoning heroes, providing map information and issuing tasks, the system also has a module similar to a “hero database”, which records in detail the attributes, skills, growth potential and development directions of the summoned heroes.
When Xiao Shu focused his attention on Garen’s entry, a specially marked message caught his attention: “Important Tip: All heroes summoned to the current world will retain their core abilities, combat skills, and personality traits in the original world (Valoran Continent) to the greatest extent, but they are not fixed and unchanging.”
“The system will make a certain degree of adaptive fine-tuning and passive optimization of the hero’s abilities based on the physical rules, energy system, and main threat types of the current world (Earth), to ensure that they can better adapt to the new combat environment and exert their due strength.”
“More importantly, the heroes themselves also have strong learning and adaptability capabilities.
Through active learning, accumulation of practical experience, and communication with the intelligent life in the current world, they can gradually understand and master the world’s combat methods, scientific and technological principles, and even energy application skills.
Under certain conditions, heroes can even combine their inherent abilities with the current world’s technology or energy system to produce new and more targeted ability variants or combat forms. “
This prompt message made Xiao Shu’s eyes light up suddenly, and his heart was filled with surprise and anticipation.
This means that Garen is not just a “data person” who came out of the game and can only fight according to a fixed skill template.
He is a living hero with great potential for growth!
Although he currently relies mainly on pure physical strength and Demacia’s combat skills to fight, in the future, he may be able to master some special skills to deal with Taotie’s energy weapons through learning and adaptation, such as learning how to block or dodge energy attacks more effectively, or even how to use his own “courage” power to weaken energy damage.
What’s more, if conditions permit, Garen may even learn to use some high-tech equipment in this world, such as individual energy shields or modified melee weapons.
Just imagine, if Garen holds a giant sword and wears energy armor, his combat power will be enhanced to a terrifying level!
This discovery gave Xiao Shu deeper expectations for the hero’s growth potential.
He realized that what he summoned were not just powerful instant combat forces, but also seeds with infinite possibilities.
As long as they are given enough time and opportunities, they will be able to take root, thrive and eventually shine even brighter in this new world.
This also made Xiao Shu more determined to improve Garen’s strength as soon as possible and create more learning and practical opportunities for him.
He believed that as Garen’s understanding of this world deepened, his fighting style and ability system would also undergo surprising evolutions.
In the next few days, Xiao Shu and Garen continued to reinforce and repair the abandoned military base, while starting to explore outward in a planned manner, hunting small groups of Taotie patrols to obtain summoning energy and combat experience.
Garen’s fighting performance was as brave and courageous as ever.
His huge two-handed sword showed amazing destructive power when facing the Taotie soldiers equipped with energy weapons.
Ordinary Taotie soldiers could hardly survive a single round in front of him.
Even if he encountered some Taotie squad leaders equipped with simple exoskeleton armor, they would often be killed by his sword within a few moves.
After each battle, Xiao Shu would carefully collect the remnants of Taotie’s weapons and equipment fragments and hand them over to the system for analysis.
The system will feed back the analysis results to him, allowing him to have a clearer understanding of the Taotie’s technological level and weaknesses.
At the same time, the system will make minor adjustments to some of Garen’s skill parameters based on combat data, so that he can cause damage or defend more efficiently the next time he faces the same type of enemy.
Although this subtle process of “adapting to the world” may not produce obvious changes in a short period of time, Xiao Shu believes that over time, it will inevitably lead to a qualitative leap.
As the days passed, Xiao Shu and Garen cooperated more and more tacitly, and their life in this abandoned base gradually got on track.
By hunting Taotie, Xiao Shu accumulated a small amount of summoning energy. Although the next summoning is still a long way off, it is also a good start.
However, the peaceful days did not last long.
A sudden crisis disrupted their orderly plans.
On this day, Xiao Shu, as usual, used the system to try to intercept and decipher the communication signals of Taotie in the nearby area.
Although most of the information is encrypted or contains meaningless noise, valuable intelligence fragments can occasionally be captured.
Suddenly, an intermittent but clear communication from Taotie caught his attention.
“Target city number D-73 area is expected to carry out the ‘Purification’ operation in three hours. The small assault fleet is in place to eliminate all resistance forces.”
“Area D-73?”
Xiao Shu was shocked. He quickly called up the map in his mind and found the location corresponding to this number.
It was a second-tier city located on the border between the Taotie-occupied area and the human resistance zone, named “Wangjiang City”.
Before the war, this city was a medium-sized city with a population of hundreds of thousands. However, after the invasion of the Taotie, most of the residents had fled, leaving only a few elderly, weak, sick and disabled people and those who were unwilling to leave their homeland, as well as a small number of local garrison troops and temporarily armed militia organizations, who were struggling to maintain order.
Chapter 13: The giant sword smashes the ground! Military: Who is this destructive power? (Old version)
“Taotie is going to attack Wangjiang City?”
Xiao Shu’s brows furrowed tightly.
Judging from the content of the communication, Taotie seems to be preparing to carry out a “purification” operation on the city, that is, to completely eliminate all resistance forces and completely occupy the area.
Moreover, they also mobilized a “small assault fleet”, which means that the Taotie troops participating in the attack will far exceed the patrol teams they had encountered before in terms of number and firepower.
Almost at the same time, Xiao Shu also learned through some unconfirmed information channels circulating among the people (mainly through radio communications and online messages between some survivors monitored by the system) that the defense of Wangjiang City was indeed very weak.
The local garrison only had a battalion of troops, and most of their equipment were conventional weapons left over from before the war. Facing the Taotie’s standard energy weapons and flying units, they were like an egg hitting a rock, and had no chance of winning.
It is said that the commander of the garrison in Wangjiang City has sent an urgent signal for help to his superiors through various channels.
However, distant water cannot quench nearby fire.
The main fleet of the Giant Gorge was in other war zones thousands of kilometers away and it was impossible for it to arrive in a short period of time.
The human resistance forces in other directions are mostly unable to take care of themselves or are too far away to provide effective support.
Xiao Shu’s mood suddenly became heavy.
He seemed to have seen it. A few hours later, flames shot up into the sky in Wangjiang City, countless innocent lives wailed and perished under the Taotie’s artillery fire, and another human tragedy was about to unfold.
He recalled the horrific scenes he had witnessed in the refugee camp. The feeling of watching his compatriots being slaughtered but being unable to do anything came over him again, making him feel suffocated.
No! We cannot let such a tragedy happen again!
He turned his head sharply and looked at Garen who was wiping the giant sword beside him.
A bold, even somewhat crazy idea quickly emerged in his mind.
“Garen,” Xiao Shu’s voice was a little hoarse, but his eyes were unusually firm, “Maybe we should do something.”
Garen stopped what he was doing, raised his head, and looked at Xiao Shu with his clear and righteous eyes, waiting for his next words.
Xiao Shu took a deep breath and told Garen in detail the intelligence he had just intercepted and his analysis of the situation in Wangjiang City.
After listening to Xiao Shu’s story, a solemn look once again appeared on Garen’s resolute face.
He gripped the hilt tightly and said in a deep voice, “Master Summoner, are you saying that another human city is about to be attacked by those evil invaders? And the defenders and innocent civilians in the city are in danger of being slaughtered?”
“Yes.”
Xiao Shu nodded, his tone heavy, “Moreover, according to the intelligence I received, their situation is extremely critical, and they have almost no external aid.”
Garen was silent for a moment, then stood up suddenly, his burly figure emitting a strong fighting spirit: “Sir Summoner, we can’t just sit back and watch! The glory of Demacia does not allow us to turn a blind eye to the suffering of innocent people! Please give the order, Garen is willing to go to Wangjiang City, fight those invaders, and protect those who need help!”
His voice was strong and full of unquestionable determination.
This warrior from Demacia has an almost instinctive sense of responsibility and mission to save the innocent and fight against evil.
Xiao Shu looked at the fighting spirit burning in Garen’s eyes, feeling both moved and a little worried.
He knew that with Garen’s strength, it should not be a problem to deal with a small group of Taotie troops.
However, this time Taotie dispatched a “small assault fleet”, and the number and firepower configuration of the enemy are still unknown.
Moreover, Wangjiang City is more than 100 kilometers away from the abandoned base where they are, and they have to cross some Taotie patrol areas on the way, which is quite risky.
More importantly, if Garen’s identity and abilities were exposed to the Taotie’s top leaders too early, it might arouse their vigilance and targeted deployment, which would be very detrimental to their subsequent development.
However, when he thought of the innocent lives in Wangjiang City who might face the threat of death in a few hours, Xiao Shu could not convince himself to stand idly by.
This is a difficult decision.
In the end, Xiao Shu gritted his teeth and made a decision.
“Okay! Galen, let’s go rescue Wangjiang City!”
Xiao Shu’s eyes became extremely firm, “This is not only to save those innocent lives, but also to test your growth during this period of time, and to initially demonstrate a new, unyielding power to this desperate world!”
He paused, then added: “However, we must proceed with caution.
In order to avoid exposing our cards too early, you need to cover your face as much as possible when you are in action, or use your powerful explosive power and high-speed movement to prevent the enemy from seeing your specific appearance.
Do you understand? “
He didn’t want Garen to become the key research subject of Taotie, and he didn’t want the top leaders of the Xiongbing Company who had abandoned him to know his existence and his trump card too early.
“Yes, Master Summoner! Garen understands!”
Galen agreed without hesitation.
For him, any disguise and cover-up is acceptable as long as it can save innocent people.
Next, Xiao Shu took quick action.
He used the system to plan a relatively covert infiltration and evacuation route for Garen, trying to avoid known Taotie strongholds and major transportation arteries.
He also marked several possible ambush points and breakout directions for Garen based on the topographic map of Wangjiang City.
“Remember, Garen,” Xiao Shu repeatedly reminded him, “your first priority is to rescue, to strike at the enemy’s effective forces, to disrupt their offensive, and to buy time for the defenders and civilians in the city to evacuate or organize a more effective defense.
Don’t fight too hard, don’t fight too hard, if you find that the situation is not right, or the enemy is too numerous, immediately retreat according to the planned route, safety first! “
“Please rest assured, Master Summoner.”
Galen nodded solemnly, “Galen knows what to do.”
Although he still felt somewhat nervous and uneasy, after all, this was the first time that Garen faced an organized Taotie army alone without his direct command.
But he chose to believe in Garen’s strength and the judgment and adaptability of this Demacia warrior.
Chapter 14: Gathering Resources! Summon a Mage Girl Next Time? (Old Version)
After everything was ready, Garen put on his huge two-handed sword on his back, and under Xiao Shu’s solemn gaze, he quickly disappeared into the vast night like an arrow, and rushed towards Wangjiang City.
Xiao Shu stood there, watching Garen’s back go away, praying silently for him in his heart.
He knew that from this moment on, Garen would no longer be just his own hero, he would also become a ray of hope for the soldiers and civilians of Wangjiang City who were struggling in despair.
Time passed minute by minute, and Xiao Shu waited anxiously in the abandoned base.
He was unable to contact Garen directly, and could only monitor some public communication channels and network information through the system to try to understand the situation in Wangjiang City.
About two hours later, some sporadic messages filled with panic and despair began to come from the direction of Wangjiang City.
“The Taotie are attacking! They broke through the defense line from the east!”
“The firepower is too strong! We can’t stop it! Request support! Request support!”
“Ah—help!”
Various gunshots, explosions, and cries came intermittently through those weak signals, making Xiao Shu’s heart more and more worried.
He knew that the battle had begun.
And Garen should have arrived at the battlefield by now.
Can he succeed? Can he change the fate of Wangjiang City?
Just when Xiao Shu was extremely anxious, the situation on the battlefield seemed to have undergone some subtle changes.
In the eastern district of Wangjiang City, the vanguard of the Taotie poured in like a tide. They were equipped with energy rifles, and some small tracked combat robots cleared the way in front, continuously spraying dense energy bombs, destroying the temporary barricades and bunkers built by the defenders one by one.
Although the defenders of Wangjiang City fought bravely, their weapons and equipment were far too backward compared to those of the Taotie.
Ordinary rifle bullets hitting the alloy armor of the Taotie soldiers could only splash a string of sparks and could not cause any effective damage at all.
The limited number of rocket launchers and anti-material sniper rifles in their hands were quickly suppressed and destroyed by the Taotie’s superior firepower.
The defense line was retreating step by step, and the number of casualties continued to rise.
The morale of the defenders was on the verge of collapse, and a mood of despair spread across the battlefield.
At this critical moment, something strange happened!
“Boom!”
A loud bang!
A tall and burly golden figure, wearing silver-blue heavy armor and holding a huge two-handed sword, jumped down from the roof of a seven-story building next to him like a god, and slammed heavily on the top of a Taotie small combat robot that was showing off its power and firing indiscriminately!
The combat robot weighed at least two or three tons. Under the huge impact force, the entire top armor was instantly dented and deformed. The precision instruments and circuits inside made a sharp bang, and then exploded, turning into a pile of burning scrap metal!
This sudden scene stunned both sides who were fighting fiercely.
The Taotie soldiers turned their guns and looked in surprise and suspicion at the mysterious warrior who suddenly appeared.
The defenders of Wangjiang City, who were on the verge of despair, felt like they had grabbed a life-saving straw, and a glimmer of hope rekindled in their eyes.
That golden figure was naturally Garen who arrived in time!
He landed steadily on the ground, and his heavy boots crushed the concrete tiles under his feet.
He looked around, seeing the Taotie soldiers slaughtering civilians and destroying the city, his eyes bursting with rage.
“Evil invader, accept justice!”
Garen let out an earth-shaking roar. Although he spoke the language of Valoran, the fearless momentum and murderous intent contained in his voice were clearly conveyed to everyone present.
The next moment, he moved!
His huge body burst out with astonishing speed and strength, like an unstoppable golden whirlwind, and suddenly cut into the most densely packed formation of the Taotie!
The incomparably huge two-handed sword in his hand drew dazzling silver streaks in the air, and with a sharp sound that tore through the air and a tremendous force, it slashed fiercely at the stunned Taotie soldiers!
“Crack!”
“boom!”
The sword flashed, and blood and flesh flew everywhere!
A Taotie soldier who was closest to Garen was split in half from head to toe by Garen’s sword before he even had time to react. The dark green blood and broken internal organs instantly dyed the ground red.
Another Taotie soldier who tried to block with an energy rifle had his weapon and arm cut off by the giant sword. The enormous force even tore half of his body apart.
The standard alloy armor that the Taotie soldiers were proud of was as fragile as paper in front of Garen’s giant sword infused with the “power of Demacia”, and could not provide any effective protection at all.
Energy beams shot towards Garen like raindrops, and most of them were bounced off by his heavy armor that was flickering with a faint magical halo, making a crisp “ding-dang-dang” sound.
A few powerful energy beams hit his body, but only caused his burly figure to pause slightly and left a shallow burn mark on the surface of his armor, but it quickly recovered under the passive effect of “Courage”.
Garen was extremely brave and powerful, and every swing of the giant sword in his hand would take the lives of several Taotie soldiers.
Wherever he passed, broken limbs and arms flew everywhere, and dark green blood stained the streets.
He tore a huge gap in the Taotie soldiers’ originally tight line, and the gap was still expanding.
He is like a tireless killing machine, or like an angry god of war descending from the sky. He vents his pent-up anger and persistence in justice to these alien invaders in the most direct, primitive and shocking way.
“Monster! It’s a monster!”
“Quick! Focus your fire! Kill him!”
Shouts of fear and confusion were heard in Taotie’s command channel.
They obviously did not expect that such a terrifying and powerful enemy would emerge in this seemingly vulnerable marginal city.
However, no matter how they adjusted their formation or concentrated their firepower, they could not stop Garen’s advance.
Garen rushed left and right on the battlefield as if he was in an empty space.
His bravery and strength greatly boosted the morale of the Wangjiang City defenders who were already on the verge of collapse.
They looked at the golden figure galloping through the enemy camp, as if they saw the dawn of victory.
Chapter 15 Aura of Courage? Xiao Shu: I feel like I’m back! (Old version)
“Brothers! We are saved! Charge!”
“Kill all these damn gluttons!”
Led by Garen, some defending soldiers who had originally given up resistance picked up their weapons again, roared angrily, and followed Garen to launch a counterattack towards the Taotie.
Every time Garen killed an enemy, he would let out an earth-shaking roar. That roar was full of strength and indomitable will, as if it could dispel the fear and despair in people’s hearts.
After neatly splitting a guy who was riding a small flying motorcycle and holding an energy whip, who looked like a small leader of the Taotie, and his vehicle into two pieces in mid-air, Garen raised the huge sword in his hand that was stained with dark green blood high in the air. Bathed in the surrounding explosions and the diffuse smoke, he used all his strength to roar out the supreme and sacred word in his heart:
“Demacia – Justice!!!”
This roar was like thunder coming out of nowhere, resounding through the sky!
It is filled with an unparalleled sense of power and unwavering faith!
Although none of the surviving defenders on the battlefield or the people hiding in the ruins could understand the true meaning of this language from another world.
However, each of them could clearly feel the fearless courage, determination to protect the innocent, and strong contempt for the evil invaders and belief in victory contained in that voice!
That golden figure, set against the backdrop of the flickering flames and the diffuse smoke, looked so dazzling and majestic, as if a true god of war from ancient mythology had descended upon this suffering world!
Garen’s cry of “Demacian justice” filled with power and conviction was like throwing a huge rock into a calm lake, causing a thousand waves.
Not only were the Taotie soldiers on the battlefield shocked by this sudden momentum, but even the Wangjiang City defenders who had already been disheartened seemed to have been injected with a shot of adrenaline and their fighting spirit was rekindled.
“What is that then?”
A young soldier, his face still stained with tears and black dust from gun smoke, stared in amazement at the golden figure charging through the enemy camp, muttering to himself.
“It’s reinforcements! Our reinforcements must have arrived!”
An experienced veteran next to him had his voice trembling slightly with excitement. He gripped the rifle tightly in his hand, his eyes flashing with gratitude for surviving the disaster and infinite admiration for the golden figure.
“Too strong!”
Another soldier couldn’t help but gasp when he saw a Taotie soldier and the energy weapon in his hand being easily cut off by the giant sword.
He had never imagined that the human body could actually unleash such horrific physical destructive power.
The situation of the battle quickly turned around in an almost dramatic way with the strong intervention of Garen, the “variable”.
The Taotie vanguard, which originally had an absolute advantage and was unilaterally slaughtering the defenders of Wangjiang City, was thrown into chaos after encountering Garen, a “monster” that could not be understood by common sense.
Garen was like a red-hot blade, easily cutting through the “butter” line that the Taotie soldiers thought they were indestructible.
Every time he charged and every time he swung his sword, he would inevitably take the lives of several or even dozens of Taotie soldiers.
His attacks were simple and direct, without any fancy techniques, but it was this pure and extreme power and speed that made the Taotie soldiers, who were used to the bombardment of energy weapons, feel at a loss and even caused them to feel deep fear.
The energy rifles they were so proud of almost became firewood sticks when facing this incredibly agile heavily armored warrior at close range.
Their relatively clumsy bodies were full of flaws in front of Garen’s giant sword that appeared and disappeared at strange angles, like lambs to be slaughtered.
“Retreat! Retreat quickly! This human is not an ordinary person!”
“He is a demon! A killer from hell!”
“We can’t hold on any longer! Our firepower has no effect on him!”
Taotie’s communication channel was filled with panicked shouts and hysterical roars.
They no longer have the arrogance and cruelty they had during the initial invasion, but instead are filled with a heartfelt fear and an instinctive fear of death.
Some Taotie soldiers who were closer to Garen had their psychological defenses completely collapsed after witnessing their companions being easily killed.
They threw away their weapons, uttered meaningless screams, and turned around to escape from this terrible battlefield.
However, Galen did not give them this opportunity.
“Want to escape? Have you asked the sword in my hand?”
Garen snorted coldly, exerted force on his feet, and his burly body shot out like a cannonball, instantly catching up with several Taotie soldiers who were trying to escape.
“Judgment!”
He let out a low roar, and the giant sword in his hand spun at an incredible speed, bringing up a whistling wind.
He turned into a golden whirlwind of death. Wherever he passed, the Taotie soldiers who tried to escape were like being sucked into a meat grinder. They were instantly cut into pieces, with flesh and blood flying everywhere.
This horrific and bloody scene completely crushed the last bit of resistance among the remaining Taotie soldiers.
“Run!”
“Get out of here! There are monsters in this city!”
They no longer cared about the orders from their superiors or the “purification” operation. They only wanted to escape from this battlefield that was like Asura’s hell as soon as possible and escape from the golden figure who was like the incarnation of the god of death.
The remaining Taotie soldiers, like stray dogs, threw away their weapons and armor and retreated hastily towards the outskirts of the city.
When they come, they are so aggressive and arrogant, but when they flee, they are in a miserable state and look scared to death.
Galen did not pursue the enemy too deeply.
He kept Xiao Shu’s instructions in mind that the primary purpose of this trip was to rescue and deter, not to annihilate the enemy completely.
After confirming that most of the Taotie soldiers had fled and the direct threat in the city had been basically eliminated, he decisively stopped the pursuit.
He looked around the devastated battlefield, which was littered with the remains of Taotie soldiers and burning vehicles, and the air was filled with thick smoke and the smell of blood.
The surviving defenders of Wangjiang City were walking out of their bunkers in twos and threes, with expressions of relief and disbelief on their faces for having survived the disaster.
Garen’s gaze stayed on them for a brief moment, and then, without communicating with anyone, he turned around silently, and with a few leaps, he used the abandoned buildings of varying heights in the city as cover, and quickly disappeared into the depths of the maze-like streets, as if he had never appeared.
Chapter 16 The system is awesome! Can heroes also learn local skills? (Old version)
Only a tall and mysterious golden figure was left, which was deeply imprinted in the minds of all the survivors.
The battle is over.
Wangjiang City, a marginal city that was almost conquered by the Taotie’s sudden attack, was miraculously saved.
As the surviving garrison soldiers and a small number of brave civilians began to carefully clean up the battlefield, rescue the wounded, and count the losses, everyone had a dreamy expression on their faces.
They simply couldn’t believe that just a short while ago, they were still struggling on the brink of death, but now, those arrogant Taotie invaders were defeated and fled in panic.
And all these turning points originated from the mysterious golden figure that suddenly appeared and disappeared.
“Did you see that? That giant in golden armor!”
A young soldier, his voice stammering with excitement, gestured and tried to describe to his companions the shocking scene he saw.
“I saw it! Of course I saw it! Oh my god, he is just like the god of war from mythology! That big sword is so terrifying! I saw with my own eyes that he split a Taotie armored vehicle in half with just one sword!”
Another soldier interjected, his face full of awe and admiration.
“And the armor he’s wearing! It’s completely invulnerable! When Taotie’s energy gun hits him, it’s just like tickling him! It’s amazing!”
“Who is he? Is he our country’s secret weapon?”
“I don’t know. I’ve never heard of such a person before!”
“I heard him yell something like ‘Demacia’? What does that mean?”
“No matter what he means! Anyway, he saved us! He saved the entire Wangjiang City!”
The survivors were talking in a flurry, and everyone’s face was filled with excitement and gratitude.
They used all the words of praise they could think of to describe the mysterious hero who stepped forward in the critical moment and turned the tide of the battle single-handedly.
They described his tall and sturdy figure, like an unshakable mountain.
They described the indestructible giant sword in his hand, and every swing of it was accompanied by the power of thunder.
They described his gorgeous golden armor that seemed to be unafraid of any gunfire, and his roar that was like the roar of a god of war.
Although no one has seen his true face, no one knows his true origins.
But this does not prevent them from regarding him as the savior and the patron saint of the city.
Awe and gratitude filled the words and eyes of each of them.
Soon, the name “Golden God of War” began to spread quietly among the survivors.
The legend about him spread rapidly throughout this traumatized but hopeful city as if it had wings.
Some say he is a top master who has been hiding from the world, some say he is an ace fighter of a secret force, and some even say he is a god sent by God to save mankind.
No matter what the truth is, in the hearts of the soldiers and civilians of Wangjiang City, the “Golden God of War” has become an immortal legend, a symbol of hope and courage.
The instigator of all this, Xiao Shu, is currently in an abandoned military base hundreds of kilometers away, anxiously following the movements in the direction of Wangjiang City through some simple equipment.
When he learned through some intermittent battlefield communications and survivors’ online messages that Garen had successfully repelled the Taotie’s attack and evacuated safely, the huge rock that had been hanging in his heart finally fell heavily to the ground.
“Successful, Galen, he really succeeded!”
Xiao Shu let out a long sigh and a relieved smile appeared on his face.
Although he had always been confident in Garen’s strength, he was still a little worried before the results came out.
At this moment, a cold and mechanical electronic prompt sound suddenly rang deep in his mind:
“Ding! It was detected that the host sent the hero Galen to independently complete the ‘first public rescue operation’ and successfully achieve the main strategic goal.”
“Mission Assessment: Excellent (Without direct command, the hero Galen demonstrated strong independent combat capabilities and battlefield adaptability, exceeding the rescue mission and causing significant casualties to the enemy, while effectively hiding his own key information).”
“Task rewards are distributed:”
“One: Three hundred energy points.”
“Two: Unlock the primary level of system mall permissions.”
“Three: The hero Garen’s experience points are slightly increased, all attributes are slightly increased, and the proficiency of the skill ‘Courage’ is improved.”
Xiao Shu was delighted when he heard the system prompt.
Three hundred energy points! This is a considerable gain! Although it is still far from the energy required for the next hero summon, it is enough for him to accumulate more capital for the next summon, or to exchange for some much-needed supplies.
More importantly, the primary unlocking of the system mall! This means that he may be able to exchange some special technologies, equipment drawings, and even some low-level magic items or alchemy potions from the system mall.
This will play a vital role in increasing his and Garen’s strength, as well as improving the defense and living conditions of the stronghold.
There is also Garen’s experience value increase and attribute growth. Although it is only “small” and “trace”, it also represents that his strength is growing steadily and continuously.
This is undoubtedly a very good sign.
The success of this rescue operation and the generous rewards given by the system made Xiao Shu full of confidence in the future development.
This is definitely a very good start!
At the same time, in the distant Juxia Command Center, a preliminary discussion about the “Wangjiang City Incident” and the mysterious “Golden God of War” was also underway.
At the long table in the combat conference room, the main members of the Xiongbing Company and several senior leaders of the command center were already present.
General Dukao sat in the main seat with a serious expression.
On the holographic projection screen in the center of the conference room, some processed and blurred battle records uploaded from the battlefield in Wangjiang City were being played.
Although the picture is shaky and most of the key shots are obscured by the thick smoke and the flames of the explosion, you can still vaguely see a tall golden figure holding a giant sword and killing all around in the Taotie formation.
“Everyone, this is the latest battle report just sent back from Wangjiang City.”
Chapter 17: The Taotie is coming again! The garrison can’t hold on, hurry up! (Old version)
A staff officer in charge of intelligence analysis pointed at the screen and said, “According to the reports from the local garrison and the analysis of some battlefield communications we intercepted, we can confirm that at the critical moment when Wangjiang City was attacked by a small fleet of Taotie, an unidentified powerful individual appeared and single-handedly defeated the Taotie’s attack and saved the entire city.”
“The local survivors called it the ‘Golden God of War’.”
“Golden God of War?”
Reina stroked her smooth chin, her beautiful eyes sparkling with curiosity. She said with interest, “It sounds cool! Who is this guy? Is he some secret card hidden by our military? How come I have never heard of him?”
Ge Xiaolun scratched the back of his head and said honestly, “I haven’t heard of it.
Could it be some peerless master who has been hiding among the people? Like the ones in martial arts novels?”
Zhao Xin curled his lips and said unconvincedly, “Tsk, what’s so great about that?
It’s just that he’s taller, stronger, and has thicker armor.
If my fearless charge were to collide with it, who knows who would be more powerful! “
Having said that, as he looked at the giant sword on the screen that easily cut through the Taotie’s alloy armor, a barely perceptible solemnity flashed in his eyes.
As an experienced sniper, Qilin’s observations were more meticulous and calm.
She pointed to a brief and clear picture on the screen and said, “Look here, judging from the traces of battle and the damage caused, the attack method of this ‘Golden God of War’ seems to be a pure and extreme physical attack.
He doesn’t use any dark energy drives or genetic abilities that we know of.
This is significantly different from the existing super gene warrior system of our Xiongbinglian, as well as the fighting methods of other known cosmic civilizations that we currently know of.”
Liu Chuang touched his bald head and said in a muffled voice: “It doesn’t matter what ability he uses, as long as he helps us fight the Taotie, he’s great! I, Old Liu, admire such a tough guy!”
Qiangwei folded her arms across her chest, leaning back in her chair, not saying a word. She just stared at the screen with her deep eyes, as if she was thinking about something.
Cheng Yaowen, Ryze and other members of the Hero Company also expressed their opinions, and were full of various speculations and questions about the identity, origin and amazing fighting power of this mysterious strong man who suddenly appeared.
General Dukao listened quietly to the discussion, his deep gaze never leaving the blurry but powerful golden figure on the screen.
His brows furrowed slightly and his fingers tapped unconsciously on the table.
As the commander-in-chief of Earth’s defense, he is well aware of the serious situation the Earth is currently facing.
The emergence of any unknown and powerful force may have unpredictable impacts on the entire battle situation, whether good or bad.
He first ruled out the possibility that this was a new trick created by Taotie or other known hostile cosmic civilizations.
Because judging from the fighting style and energy response, this “Golden God of War” is fundamentally different from those alien invaders.
Then, he is more inclined to believe that this might be a native individual on Earth who has been in seclusion for a long time, possesses some special super genes, or has inherited some ancient cultivation methods.
After all, the earth has a long history and hides too many secrets. It is not completely impossible for one or two unknown strong people to appear.
However, at this critical moment of life and death for human civilization, such a powerful person suddenly appeared. What is his position? What is his intention? Will he become an ally of mankind, or will he become another potential threat?
These problems gave General Dukao a headache.
He pondered for a moment, then raised his head and gave an order in his unquestionable tone: “Lianfeng, immediately set up a special investigation team to pay close attention to this matter.
Mobilize all available resources and collect all the information related to this ‘Golden God of War’.
Once his whereabouts are found again, be sure to report it immediately and try to make initial contact with him under the premise of ensuring safety to find out his identity, position and true intentions. “
“Yes! General!”
Lianfeng on the side saluted skillfully and left quickly after receiving the order.
General Dukao’s gaze turned to the screen again, and his eyes became even deeper.
He knew that an undercurrent targeting Xiao Shu and Garen had quietly begun to surge among the top military officials, and perhaps even at a broader level.
The sudden appearance of this “Golden God of War” was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, which was bound to cause ripples.
At this moment, another protagonist of the incident, Galen, has safely returned to the abandoned military base in the far suburbs of the city.
He was covered in dust, and his silver-blue armor was stained with the dark green blood of the Taotie and traces of battle, but his spirit seemed unusually excited, and his eyes were flashing with the afterglow of the battle.
“Master Summoner, I am back.”
When Garen saw Xiao Shu, he immediately knelt on one knee and saluted respectfully.
“Wake up, Galen.”
Xiao Shu hurried forward to help him up, looked him over carefully, and after confirming that he was not injured, he breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: “Thank you for your hard work, you completed this mission very well!”
Garen stood up and reported to Xiao Shu in detail the entire process of the rescue operation, including how he sneaked into the battlefield, how he defeated the Taotie’s attack, and some of his feelings and discoveries during the battle.
“Sir Summoner,” Garen said with a curious and thoughtful expression after reporting the battle process, “When I was fighting those invaders in Wangjiang City, I heard some stories about ‘super gene warriors’ from some surviving garrison soldiers.
They said that those warriors were the patron saints of mankind, possessing the ability to fly and launch powerful energy attacks, and were somewhat similar to the friendly warriors I saw above the Great Canyon before, those fighting against the Taotie fleet. “
Xiao Shu nodded and explained, “Yes, Galen.
Those are the top fighters in our world. They are called the ‘Heroic Company’ and each member has unique super genes and powerful abilities.
They are the backbone of the resistance against the Taotie invasion.”
When Galen heard this, a look of yearning and admiration flashed in his eyes: “I see.
Chapter 18 Masked Golden Armor! Galen: It’s time to show real skills! (Old version)
Their fighting style is completely different from the Demacian warriors I am familiar with, but equally powerful and admirable.
If we could have the opportunity to fight side by side with these real ‘super gene warriors’ and fight against those evil Taotie together, I think we would have a better chance of winning.”
Xiao Shu’s heart moved slightly when he heard Garen’s words.
He knew that what Galen meant by “fighting side by side” was not impossible.
But the time is not right yet.
At the same time, Galen also gained some preliminary and intuitive understanding of the weapons and equipment and tactical characteristics of the Taotie soldiers.
He analyzed: “Master Summoner, based on my experience in this battle, those invaders named Taotie, although their individual combat capabilities are not particularly strong, and can even be said to be somewhat weak, but they have the advantage of being numerous and equipped with uniform weapons that can emit energy rays.
Their attack method is relatively simple, relying mainly on long-range fire suppression.
If we can find a way to restrain their energy weapons, or have a strong enough close-range penetration capability, dealing with them should not be a problem.”
Xiao Shu listened carefully to Galen’s analysis and summary.
These personal feedback and valuable experiences from frontline combat heroes are of vital reference value for him to formulate future combat plans and think about how to better utilize the heroes’ strengths.
He knew that Garen’s “debut” was just the beginning.
In the future, there will be more challenges and stronger enemies waiting for them.
As a summoner, he must continue to learn and grow in order to lead these heroes from the Valoran continent to carve out a path of their own in this dangerous apocalypse.
Garen’s stunning performance in Wangjiang City and the initial spread of the title of “Golden God of War” made Xiao Shu realize that it has become increasingly important to create a reasonable “identity background” that can be accepted by the world for Garen and more heroes that may appear in the future.
It was impossible for him to explain to everyone that Garen was a hero from another world called “Valoran” and was summoned by him using a mysterious “Hero Summoning System”.
In this chaotic era where technology and mythology are intertwined and alien civilizations are invading, this statement, although not completely unbelievable, will inevitably lead to endless troubles and inquiries.
Whether it is Taotie, the Earth’s military, or other forces lurking in the dark, they will probably have a keen interest in him as a “summoner” who can summon heroes from another world.
This kind of interest is definitely not a good thing for Xiao Shu, who is currently weak.
He needs to keep a low profile and take time to develop and grow his strength.
So, how can we hide Garen’s true origins while reasonably explaining his powerful strength and special abilities?
Xiao Shu couldn’t help but recall Garen’s earth-shaking roar on the battlefield – “Demacia Justice!”
“Demacia” Xiao Shu chewed on the word over and over again.
This word is completely unfamiliar to the people in this world.
But for Garen, it represents his hometown, his faith, his glory, and is the source of his strength.
Perhaps this can serve as a breakthrough.
A bold idea gradually took shape in Xiao Shu’s mind: He decided that at the right time in the future, he would turn the name “Demacia” into the code name of a mysterious and powerful hidden organization belonging to the Earth.
This organization can be set up to have been silently protecting the earth since ancient times and possesses unknown heritage and power.
Their members might be awakened ones of some special bloodline, or they might be powerful warriors who have practiced some ancient secret technique.
They do not care about worldly affairs, but devote themselves to self-cultivation. Only when human civilization is facing a critical moment of destruction will they stand up and turn the tide.
In this way, Garen’s appearance can be explained as the advance force sent by the mysterious organization “Demacia”.
His powerful strength, his exotic armor and giant sword, and the meaningless but powerful word “Demacia” that he said can all be given a relatively reasonable explanation.
Moreover, once the banner of “Demacia” is raised, if he summons more heroes from Valoran in the future, as long as their style does not conflict with the concepts of “justice, honor, and protection” represented by “Demacia”, they can all be incorporated into this organization.
In this way, a unified and deceptive identity background can be provided for more heroes that may appear in the future.
This plan can not only effectively hide the true origins of the heroes and avoid unnecessary trouble, but also use the mysterious setting of the “hidden organization” to enhance its own deterrence and influence to a certain extent.
The more Xiao Shu thought about it, the more he felt that this plan was feasible.
Of course, he also knew that it was not easy to spread the name of a fictitious organization cleverly and unnoticeably and make the world believe in its existence.
This requires careful planning, the right timing, and some convincing “deeds” to support it.
Garen’s move as the “Golden God of War” in Wangjiang City has undoubtedly made a good start for this plan.
Next, what he needs to do is to consciously strengthen the symbol of “Demacia” in future actions, associate it with keywords such as “powerful”, “mysterious”, and “justice”, and gradually form a fixed impression in people’s minds.
“Demacia” Xiao Shu silently repeated the name in his heart, with a thoughtful gleam in his eyes.
He seemed to have seen that in the near future, a “Demacia” battle flag with a lion and a winged sword pattern would fly high on the battlefield to resist alien invasion.
On days without combat missions, life in the abandoned military base seems a bit monotonous, but also full of regularity and order.
Galen did not relax at all because of the temporary calm.
He demonstrated the high qualities and professional ethics that a true soldier should possess.
Every morning, just after dawn, he would get up on time to perform routine physical training and weapon maintenance.
The huge two-handed sword seemed to have life in his hands. Every time it was swung, it was accompanied by the sound of breaking wind and was full of power.
Chapter 19 Golden Whirlwind! Taotie: Is this a Gundam? (Old version)
He would carefully wipe every inch of the sword and check every connecting part of the armor to ensure that they were always in top condition.
After completing his personal training, he will take the initiative to undertake patrol tasks around the base.
He would conduct detailed reconnaissance along the outer walls of the base and several major passages nearby.
Any potential threats, whether they are Taotie scouts who occasionally get lost here, or ferocious beasts that have mutated due to war and environmental pollution, will be ruthlessly eliminated by him once they are discovered.
He also used some scrap steel, cement blocks, barbed wire and other materials found in the abandoned base, and under Xiao Shu’s simple guidance, he started to strengthen the stronghold’s fortifications.
For example, several gaps in the wall were repaired, the weeds around the watchtower were cleared, and even some simple but practical traps and obstacles were set up at the entrance of the base.
His rigor, self-discipline, diligence and absolute obedience to Xiao Shu’s orders made Xiao Shu feel extremely at ease and admired.
With such a powerful and reliable partner by his side, Xiao Shu felt as if he had an indestructible mobile fortress.
Sometimes, when Xiao Shu was busy studying system functions or analyzing intelligence, he would inadvertently see Garen alone in the relatively open space in the stronghold, silently practicing his sword skills.
It was a kind of swordsmanship that was full of power and glory. The moves were wide and powerful, and every time the sword was swung out, it seemed as if it could cut through mountains and tear the earth apart.
His movements were precise and smooth, without any unnecessary frills, and every detail revealed his calmness from a veteran of many battles and his perfect control over the rhythm of the battle.
His focused expression, determined eyes, and the indomitable fighting spirit emanating from him all silently indicate that he is a true warrior who has walked out of a battlefield of blood and fire.
Xiao Shu often looked at it in a trance.
He knew that the combat skills mastered by Garen were the essence of the Demacia army’s repeated tempering and precious experience gained by countless predecessors with their blood and lives.
This is fundamentally different from the fighting style of the super soldiers of the Xiongbinglian who rely on genetic abilities and dark energy, but it is equally powerful and awe-inspiring.
Seeing Garen training so hard, Xiao Shu also felt tremendous pressure and motivation.
He knew that he could not just be content with being a “summoner” hiding behind the hero. He also had to improve his abilities as soon as possible, at least to have enough power to protect himself so as not to drag down Garen in future battles.
In addition to paying attention to Garen’s growth and the construction of the stronghold, Xiao Shu also did not forget to improve his understanding of this world.
He knows that information is power.
In order to survive in this perilous apocalypse and effectively fight against powerful enemies from outer space, it is necessary to understand the technological level of this world as much as possible, especially the cutting-edge technologies related to aerospace-level civilizations.
When he was in the Heroes Company, although he was just an unappreciated marginal figure, he had more or less come into contact with some scattered information about the Shenhe civilization, the Denor galaxy, and alien civilizations such as the Taotie and the giant wolf.
He also remembers some basic computer operation and network penetration skills.
So he spent a lot of time and energy repairing an old military computer in the base command post that was covered in dust and looked like it had been scrapped for many years.
Fortunately, the computer’s host and some core components are still intact.
He dismantled some parts from other discarded electronic equipment, pieced them together, and finally got this antique working again.
Next comes the more difficult task of network access.
After the invasion of Taotie, the original global Internet system of the earth has been severely damaged, and the network in most areas has been paralyzed.
Only a few important military nodes and urban areas still maintain limited network connections, but they are also under close dual surveillance by the military and Taotie.
Xiao Shu used some network knowledge he had learned in the Xiongbing Company and some low-level permissions he once had (although most of the permissions had been revoked or frozen after he left the Juxia, he still found some “backdoors” that could be exploited with his memory of system vulnerabilities and auxiliary analysis of the system). Carefully, as if dancing on a tightrope, he used some unconventional encrypted channels and proxy servers to access some of the public network databases and some information sharing platforms that were still in operation.
He was like a dry sponge, greedily absorbing all information related to technology, war, and alien civilizations.
He collected legends and technological remains about the “Shenhe Civilization”, trying to understand how glorious this ancient civilization, which once spread the spark of life in the universe, had reached.
He studied the classification criteria and technical characteristics of “space-level civilizations” and understood their huge advantages in interstellar navigation, energy weapons, space technology, etc.
He also pays attention to the limits and bottlenecks of the Earth’s existing technology, and analyzes what advantages humans can exploit and what disadvantages they must make up for when facing these advanced civilizations.
This information is often complex and fragmentary, and some is even contradictory or deliberately misleading.
However, Xiao Shu still relied on his own analytical ability and systematic auxiliary screening to try to separate the true from the false and sort out valuable content.
He knew that this knowledge might not be converted into combat effectiveness immediately, but it could broaden his horizons, improve his strategic vision, and give him a clearer understanding of the enemy, so that he could make fewer mistakes and increase his chances of winning in future decision-making.
Time passes quietly in this busy and fulfilling exploration and learning.
After a period of accumulation, Xiao Shu gained some energy points by commanding Garen to carry out several small-scale clearing operations, as well as exploring and collecting resources in the surrounding areas.
Although the number is small, it gives him hope for steady development.
More importantly, although Garen’s reputation as the “Golden God of War” in Wangjiang City has not attracted much attention, it has begun to spread among some local survivor groups and resistance organizations.
This initial influence seems to have reached a hidden judgment standard of the system.
That day, when Xiao Shu was sorting out the information he had collected from the Internet about the technical parameters of the Taotie energy weapon, the cold and mechanical prompt tone of the system sounded in his mind again:
Chapter 20 “Demacia!” I don’t understand, but it feels awesome! (Old version)
“Ding! It is detected that the host currently has at least one loyal hero, has established a stable temporary base, and has a preliminary positive influence in a certain area around it.”
“Comprehensively judging, the host has met the basic conditions for establishing a ‘prototype of power’.”
“After establishing the ‘Prototype of a Force’, you can unlock specific stronghold building modules or functional modules according to the direction you choose, thereby improving comprehensive capabilities such as the growth rate of heroes, the defense capabilities of the stronghold, or the efficiency of resource acquisition.”
“Host, please make a choice among the following initial ‘Embryo of Power’ options based on your own development plan:”
As the system prompt sound ended, several virtual option icons emitting different lights appeared in Xiao Shu’s sea of consciousness.
The first option is the “Safari Camp”, which has an icon of a simple tent and crossed arrows.
The system introduction says that choosing this prototype can enhance the hero’s survivability and tracking skills in the wild environment, and slightly increase the additional gains when hunting mutant creatures or looting abandoned materials.
The second option is Wasteland Workshop, which has an icon of a gear and a wrench.
Choosing this prototype can unlock some basic mechanical repair and simple weapon manufacturing technologies, and improve the recycling rate of discarded technological items.
The third option is the Scouting Outpost, which has an icon of a piercing eye and a lightning bolt.
Choosing this prototype can enhance the base’s reconnaissance and early warning capabilities for the surrounding area, and improve the hero’s efficiency in stealth and intelligence gathering.
The fourth and final option is a little different.
Its icon is a battle flag with a lion and a winged sword, emitting a solemn and dignified golden light.
Its name is – “Demacia Barracks (virtual projection)”.
When Xiao Shu saw this option, he was immediately excited! This was exactly what he needed most at the moment, and it was also the option that best suited his development plan!
He carefully looked at the detailed introduction of “Demacia Military Camp (Virtual Projection)”.
According to the system description, this “Demacian Barracks” is not a physical building, but a virtual projection space constructed in the core area of the stronghold through a special energy field to simulate the daily training environment of the Demacian army.
Its main functions are:
1: Slightly improves the effectiveness of daily training for heroes belonging to the “Demacia” camp (currently only Garen) in the base, speeding up their skill proficiency and adapting to the current world combat rules.
2: Slightly enhance the effect range and gain strength of the hero Garen’s “Courage” passive aura.
3. When there are more heroes from the “Demacia” camp in the future, the military camp projection can be used as a place for collective training and tactical drills, which will help improve the team’s tacit understanding and overall combat effectiveness.
4: As the level and influence of the stronghold (related to the spread of the name “Demacia”) increase, the virtual military camp projection may be upgraded in the future to unlock more functional modules related to the Demacia military system, such as “Demacia Armory (Projection)”, “Demacia Tactical Command Room (Projection)”, etc.
Although this “Demacia Barracks” is currently only a primary “virtual projection” and the gain effects it provides are only “small” and “slight”, the huge potential it demonstrated and its perfect fit with Xiao Shu’s previously conceived “Demacia Hidden Organization” plan made Xiao Shu make the choice without hesitation.
“System, I choose to build the ‘Demacia Military Camp (Virtual Projection)’!”
Xiao Shu confirmed solemnly in his heart.
“Host chooses to confirm.
“Demacia Barracks (Virtual Projection)” is under construction. “
As the system prompt sounded, Xiao Shu felt that the core area of the abandoned military base where they were, that is, the barracks where he and Garen had their daily activities and rest, as well as the surrounding open space, the flow of energy inside seemed to have undergone an indescribable subtle change.
The air seemed to become more condensed, and there seemed to be a hint of murderous aura like that of iron horses and swords.
Garen, who was practicing his daily sword skills in an open space not far away, also seemed to notice this change.
He paused for a moment, raised his head, and looked around in confusion.
Then, a hint of surprise and nostalgia flashed in his eyes, as if he felt a familiar and kind breath.
He took a deep breath and felt that his mental state seemed to be more uplifting than usual, and the power in his body was running more smoothly.
“Master Summoner,” Garen walked up to Xiao Shu and asked uncertainly, “I feel like the environment here seems to have changed a bit? It reminds me of the military camp back home.”
Xiao Shu smiled slightly and nodded: “Yes, Galen.
I have just used the power of the system to construct a special energy field for our base that can simulate the training environment of the Demacia military camp.
The effect will be better if you train here in the future.”
“Really? That’s great!”
Garen was filled with joy and gratitude when he heard this. “Thank you, Master Summoner! Training in this environment will surely help me improve my strength faster and serve you better!”
Xiao Shu looked at Garen’s energetic appearance and his heart was full of expectations.
Although the establishment of the “Demacia Barracks” was only a small beginning, it marked that the “Demacia Hidden Organization” he envisioned had taken the first step from fantasy to reality.
In the future, when more Valoran heroes respond to his call, and when the battle flag of “Demacia” is truly planted all over this traumatized land, what a magnificent scene it will be!
The creation of the virtual projection of the “Demacia Barracks” was undoubtedly a huge surprise and encouragement for Garen.
Although this was just an illusory projection composed of an energy field, it could not be compared with the real military camp in his memory that stood in the center of the capital, built of white marble and solid granite, symbolizing the glory and power of Demacia.
However, when he stood in this area shrouded by a special energy field, he could clearly feel a familiar and friendly atmosphere.
The solemn atmosphere, the murderous spirit of the war, and the sense of resonance as if one could hear countless Demacia warriors sweating and shouting on the training grounds, all made him feel as if he had instantly returned to his long-cherished hometown.
Chapter 21 Survivor: Golden God of War, save my life! (Old version)
Carrying out daily training in this environment, his mental state seems to be more high-spirited and his attention is more focused.
He felt that the power in his body was flowing more smoothly, and his understanding of sword skills seemed to be more profound.
Every sword swing and every block is filled with the precision and power unique to Demacia warriors.
Xiao Shu keenly noticed Garen’s changes.
He saw that when Garen was training, there was a light in his eyes that had never been there before, a light that was a mixture of pride, nostalgia and firm belief.
One night, when the two finished a busy day and sat around the campfire to rest, Xiao Shu looked at the taciturn but extremely strong hero beside him and couldn’t help asking: “Garen, can you tell me about your hometown, the Kingdom of Demacia? I’m curious about what kind of land can breed a brave and righteous warrior like you.”
When Garen heard Xiao Shu’s question, a bright light suddenly lit up in his originally calm eyes, like the brightest star in the night sky.
He put down the huge sword he was wiping, straightened his back, and an expression of great pride and piety appeared on his face.
“Master Summoner, Demacia,” he began, his voice low and loud, with a barely perceptible tremor, which came from the infinite love and reverence for his hometown deep in his heart.
In a simple but sincere language, he began to tell Xiao Shu about the history and glory of the distant and great kingdom – Demacia.
He said that the Kingdom of Demacia was built on a land ravaged by war.
In order to avoid the devastating disaster brought by the Rune War and to seek a pure land where people could live and work in peace and contentment, their ancestors went through untold hardships and finally found the canyon surrounded by mountains, which was easy to defend and difficult to attack, and established the first city-state there.
He said that the Demacians value justice, honor, and responsibility.
This is not just a clause written in the code, but a belief deeply engraved in the bones of every Demacian.
They despise cowardice and betrayal, and they hate evil and brutality.
They believe that only through unremitting efforts and sacrifice can the hard-won peace and tranquility be protected.
He said that in the long history of Demacia, countless heroes and martyrs emerged who sacrificed their lives heroically to defend their homes and resist tyranny.
Their names are forever engraved on the heroes’ monument, and their deeds are sung from generation to generation by bards.
It is the sacrifice and dedication of these heroes that have forged Demacia’s unyielding backbone and lasting glory.
He also mentioned the current king of the Kingdom of Demacia, Jarvan III of the Lightshield Dynasty.
In his description, Jarvan III was a great monarch who was wise and brave, loved his people like his own children, and was deeply loved by the people.
He worked hard to govern the country, reorganize the military, and enforce laws and regulations, making the Kingdom of Demacia increasingly powerful and becoming the backbone of the entire Valoran continent in the fight against evil forces (such as the Noxian Empire and the undead of the Shadow Isles).
Galen’s narrative does not have too many fancy words, nor does it have any ups and downs in the plot.
He simply used the most plain and sincere language to convey his understanding and feelings about Demacia to Xiao Shu bit by bit.
Although this is just a simplified narrative full of personal subjectivity, Xiao Shu can still clearly feel the noble and firm spiritual power from it.
The persistent pursuit of justice, the infinite yearning for glory, the courage to take responsibility, and the deep love for his homeland and compatriots all deeply touched Xiao Shu’s heart.
This pure and noble spirit formed a sharp and ironic contrast with some of the so-called “high-level officials” he had seen on Earth who were addicted to power and personal gain, intrigue, and disregarded the lives of ordinary people!
In the eyes of those people, perhaps there is only the exchange of interests, only the game of power, only cold numbers and the so-called “big picture.”
Have they ever really cared about the well-being of ordinary people? Have they ever been willing to sacrifice everything to protect the land under their feet?
Xiao Shu recalled the scene when he was abandoned by the Xiongbinglian. Those high-sounding reasons and those cold and ruthless eyes are still vivid in his mind.
If those decision makers could have even a little understanding of Demacian people’s understanding of “responsibility” and “protection”, perhaps they would not make such short-sighted and disheartening decisions.
Listening to Garen’s story and looking at the light shining in his eyes, which was as hot and bright as a flame, the fire in Xiao Shu’s heart that had been extinguished long ago due to despair and betrayal seemed to be rekindled, igniting a faint but extremely tenacious flame.
He is no longer fighting alone, no longer the lonely man abandoned by the world.
He has a powerful and loyal heroic companion – Garen, the Might of Demacia.
He possesses a mysterious system that is full of unlimited potential and can create miracles – the [Hero Summoning System].
He even had a rudimentary stronghold with a promising future – the “Demacia Barracks”.
Although the road ahead is still full of difficulties and obstacles, the threat of Taotie still hangs over the earth like a dark cloud, and the future of human civilization is still in jeopardy.
But, at least, he saw a glimmer of hope.
A glimmer of hope that can break the shackles of despair, change one’s own destiny, and even influence the direction of the entire battle!
This hope was like a ray of morning light in the darkness. Although it was weak, it was enough to dispel the haze that had accumulated in his heart for a long time, allowing him to regain the courage and motivation to move forward.
He clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms due to the force, causing waves of slight stinging pain.
But he didn’t care. Instead, he felt a real sense of existence and an indomitable will from the pain.
He secretly swore in his heart that he would never let down this hard-won opportunity! He would never let Galen’s loyalty and trust be humiliated!
He wants to become stronger! Not only for himself, but also for those innocent lives and for this traumatized land!
He wanted to possess a powerful force that was enough to confront Taotie head-on! He wanted to let those who had despised him, abandoned him, and thought he had “lack of potential” see his value with their own eyes, and make them regret their original stupidity and shortsightedness!
Chapter 22 Reina: A mysterious and powerful person? Interesting, check him out! (Old version)
This strong belief, like a wildfire, burned in his chest, dispelling all confusion and decadence, leaving only high morale and infinite desire for the future.
Just as Xiao Shu and Garen were quietly accumulating strength in the abandoned base in preparation for future actions, their previous “amazing performance” in Wangjiang City and the strong combat effectiveness they demonstrated in several subsequent small-scale mopping-up operations finally and inevitably attracted the attention of the Taotie front-line commander.
At first, the Taotie did not take these sporadic attacks seriously.
After all, in the vast occupied areas, there will always be some human resistance organizations that are unwilling to accept defeat and carry out small-scale harassment activities.
Although these resistances are annoying, they do not pose a substantial threat to the Taotie’s overall strategic deployment.
However, as more and more patrol teams and outpost scouts mysteriously disappeared in a specific area, and data analyzed from some battlefield recording devices that were accidentally recovered showed that the culprits of these disappearances seemed to point to the same target – the mysterious individual who became famous in the battle of Wangjiang City and was called the “Golden God of War” by the surviving humans.
The fighting style of this “Golden God of War” is significantly different from that of the Earth’s “Heroic Company” super soldiers recorded in the Taotie database.
Most of the warriors of the Xiongbinglian rely on the unique super genes in their bodies, which can drive dark energy, release various powerful energy attacks, or possess extraordinary speed, strength and recovery ability.
Their fighting style is more diverse and relies more on energy-level confrontation.
And according to the limited intelligence currently available, this “Golden God of War” does not seem to use any energy attacks, but instead relies purely on his terrifying physical strength and superb close combat skills to fight.
His golden armor, which looked extremely thick, possessed amazing defensive power, and was able to withstand the intensive shooting from the Taotie’s standard energy rifle without any damage.
The huge two-handed sword in his hand was extremely sharp and could easily cut through the alloy armor and combat vehicles of the Taotie soldiers.
This pure and extreme physical destructive power, as well as the fearless and courageous fighting style, made the Taotie feel very confused and difficult.
There is no record in their database that the Earth possesses such humanoid combat weapons.
The appearance of this “Golden God of War” was completely beyond their expectations.
Is he the secret weapon that the Earth’s military has been hiding? Or is he an unknown third party with special abilities that has been lurking in the dark? Or is he the intervention of some alien civilization that they have not yet discovered?
Various speculations circulated within Taotie’s front-line command system.
A senior Taotie commander in charge of combat command in the relevant area frowned after carefully studying all the battle reports and video materials related to the “Golden God of War”.
He was keenly aware that if this powerful individual that suddenly appeared was not identified and eliminated as soon as possible, it would likely become a huge variable in their subsequent combat plans.
So he immediately issued a series of instructions:
First, we should strengthen reconnaissance efforts in key areas where the “Golden God of War” has appeared before and may appear again, and increase the number of unmanned reconnaissance aircraft and ground patrol forces to conduct all-weather, no-blind-angle monitoring.
Secondly, all front-line combat units are required to record the “Golden God of War”‘s combat data as detailed as possible, including its movement speed, attack power, defense limit, skill characteristics, etc., while ensuring their own safety, once they encounter the “Golden God of War” again.
This data is crucial for analyzing its weaknesses and developing targeted tactics.
Finally, and most importantly, if conditions permit, try to capture it alive! A living “Golden God of War” has much greater research value than a corpse.
If the secrets about the source of his power and manufacturing technology can be obtained from him, it will undoubtedly be a major gain for the Taotie civilization.
A detailed report on the “Golden God of War” and related combat orders began to be reported up through the Taotie’s internal communication network, layer by layer, and soon reached the higher-level command system in the Taotie main fleet.
The Taotie civilization, a cosmic locust that enjoys plunder and conquest, has cast its greedy and vigilant eyes on the mysterious new star that is rising on the battlefield of Earth.
An invisible net is quietly spreading, waiting for the prey to appear again.
Meanwhile on Earth, the super soldiers of the Xiongbinglian were still fighting arduous battles on various fronts against the huge and well-equipped Taotie legions.
They are the last hope of human civilization and the backbone of resisting alien invasion.
They used their flesh and blood to build iron lines of defense on the vast battlefield, and time and again shattered the Taotie’s conspiracy to completely enslave the earth.
During a mission to wipe out the remaining Taotie in an important industrial city in North China, Zhao Xin, known as the “Gun of Dexing” for his speed, was leading an assault team composed of ordinary army soldiers to chase a group of Taotie fleeing through the sewers.
Zhao Xin was extremely fast, moving like an arrow from a bow, shuttling through the narrow and dim streets.
The spear in his hand stabbed out from time to time, accurately piercing the bodies of one Taotie soldier after another.
Just when he was about to catch up with the Taotie team and was ready to annihilate them in one fell swoop, he seemed to inadvertently catch a glimpse of an extremely dazzling golden light from the corner of his eye, which flashed from the top of a half-collapsed high-rise building in the distance.
The golden shadow was moving at an astonishing speed, almost beyond the limit of Zhao Xin’s dynamic vision capture.
It seemed to be hunting something as well, and the direction of its movement vaguely overlapped with the fleeing direction of the Taotie soldiers that Zhao Xin was chasing.
“Um?”
Zhao Xin’s heart moved, and he subconsciously stopped and turned his head sharply to look in that direction.
However, when he looked carefully, he found nothing.
There was nothing else except the dilapidated outlines of the buildings, the faint smoke spreading in the afterglow of the setting sun, and the sporadic sound of gunfire coming from afar.
The golden shadow seemed to be just an illusion caused by his dazzled eyes. It flashed by without leaving any trace.
Chapter 23 Dukao: A hidden master? Keep an eye on him! (Old version)
“Strange, am I seeing things?”
Zhao Xin scratched his head and muttered to himself in confusion.
At that moment just now, he did feel an extremely powerful aura and an indescribable sense of familiarity.
Although he only caught a glimpse of the golden figure, its burly outline and the courageous momentum made him involuntarily think of the description of the “Golden God of War” of Wangjiang City that he had heard at the command headquarters’ war situation briefing some time ago.
Could it really be him?
Zhao Xin’s mind was full of doubts.
He really wanted to chase after it to find out what was going on, but right now the task of clearing out the remaining enemies was more important, and he couldn’t leave his post because of personal curiosity.
He could only suppress this doubt in his heart for the time being and refocus his attention on the battle in front of him.
After the mission was completed, Zhao Xin returned to the temporary command point set up on the edge of the city.
After reporting the results of the clearing operation to his superior commander, he hesitated for a moment, but still reported truthfully that he might have seen the “Golden God of War”.
“Reporting to the commander, while I was chasing the Taotie fleeing soldiers just now, I seemed to have seen a target that looked like the ‘Golden God of War’ near the abandoned factory area in the east district.
He was so fast that he flashed by, and I couldn’t see his face clearly, and I wasn’t sure if it was him.”
Zhao Xin said somewhat uncertainly.
The person in charge of commanding this operation was a major officer from the Giant Gorge.
He listened to Zhao Xin’s report and frowned slightly.
“Suspected to be the ‘Golden God of War’? Are you sure? Do you have any more detailed information?”
the major demanded.
Zhao Xin shook his head and said helplessly, “Sir, the distance is too far and the light is not good, so I can’t see clearly.
I just feel that the features of that figure are somewhat similar to the ‘Golden God of War’ described in the previous intelligence.
I can’t provide any more valuable details.”
Upon hearing this, the major pondered for a moment.
The command center did have some intelligence about the “Golden God of War” and had issued orders to keep a close eye on it.
However, because there is currently too little information about this person and his whereabouts are erratic, it is difficult for the military to effectively track and locate him.
In addition, the fighting on all fronts is extremely intense, the military forces are stretched thin, and the command center is unable to devote more energy to specifically investigate a mysterious individual with unidentified identity and unknown position.
Therefore, after listening to Zhao Xin’s report, although the major expressed concern about the matter, he did not attach too much importance to it.
He just said to Zhao Xin: “Got it.
Next time when you are performing a mission, please pay more attention to the movements in that direction.
If you spot a similar target again and are able to confirm its identity, please report to me immediately.”
“Yes! Sir!”
Zhao Xin saluted and left.
This little episode was soon drowned out by the more intense and frequent battles that followed.
The high-level command of the Xiongbing Company only recorded Zhao Xin’s “glimpse” as one of the evidences that the “Golden God of War” might still be active in the North China War Zone. It did not adjust the original strategic deployment or invest more resources in special investigations.
In their view, as long as this “Golden God of War” does not have a negative impact on human resistance, and can even actively help humans fight Taotie as it did in Wangjiang City, then maintaining an attitude of “limited attention and cautious contact” towards it for the time being may be the safest option at present.
After all, in this chaotic era, having one more powerful friend is always better than having one more unknown enemy.
In this way, Xiao Shu and Garen’s actions were still carried out quietly on the edge of mainstream sight.
They are like hunters lurking in the darkness, silently accumulating strength and waiting for the next opportunity to attack.
What they don’t know is that both the Taotie and the Earth’s military have already listed them as targets of key attention.
However, due to the extreme information asymmetry and the deliberate low-key and cautious attitude of both sides, this attention is still at a vague and tentative stage for the time being.
An undercurrent surrounding the “Golden God of War” is quietly surging in this war-torn world, gradually accumulating energy to change the direction of the future.
Xiao Shu knew very well that in this battlefield where technology and supernatural power coexist, the importance of intelligence and technology was no less than that of powerful individual military force.
Although most of the remnants of Taotie standard weapons that Garen collected during several battles were badly damaged, in Xiao Shu’s eyes, they were treasure troves waiting to be excavated.
He carefully sorted the remains that emitted a burnt and metallic smell and piled them in a relatively empty corner of the stronghold.
Then, he concentrated his mind and activated the auxiliary function of the [Hero Summoning System], commanding the system to conduct a comprehensive scan and in-depth analysis of the wreckage.
“System, begin data collection and reverse engineering analysis of these Taotie weapon wreckages.
Focus on its energy core, launch mechanism, material composition and possible structural weaknesses.”
Xiao Shu gave orders in his mind.
“Instructions received.
“Start scanning and analyzing procedures,” the system responded in a cold and mechanical voice.
Immediately afterwards, Xiao Shu felt an invisible energy wave emanating from his body, like fine tentacle, covering the pile of weapon wreckage.
From time to time, some faint blue arcs and data streams flashed on the surface of the wreckage, as if it was being precisely explored by some high-tech equipment.
The efficiency of the system is very high.
After all, these Taotie’s standard weapons, although they are the products of aerospace-level civilization compared to the current technological level of the Earth, have a very high technological content.
But for the [Hero Summoning System] that can cross world barriers and summon heroes from other worlds, its technical principles may not be too complicated.
About half an hour later, the system prompt sounded again in Xiao Shu’s mind:
“Preliminary scanning and analysis completed.”
“We have successfully analyzed some of the core data of the Taotie standard energy rifle (model: T-7 light assault rifle), including its energy supply unit (using standard Taotie energy blocks), pulse transmitter structure, gun body alloy material ratio, etc.”
“We have successfully analyzed the power system, basic principles of the anti-gravity engine, and some control module data of the Taotie individual aircraft (model: ‘Predator’ light assault wing).
Chapter 24: Recover data, system reward! The next summon will be stable! (Old version)
“We have successfully analyzed the material properties and energy conduction paths of some Taotie individual armors.”
“Warning: Due to the high degree of damage to the wreckage and the lack of complete physical samples for comparative analysis, the data obtained from the current analysis is incomplete and contains certain errors.
If more in-depth reverse engineering or replication is required, it is recommended to obtain a more complete sample or relevant technical drawings. ”
Although the system prompted that the data was incomplete, this preliminary analysis result had already boosted Xiao Shu’s spirits!
This means that he has a preliminary and relatively intuitive understanding of the Taotie’s basic military technology.
This is of great reference value for him to formulate targeted tactics in the future and evaluate the strength comparison between the enemy and us.
More importantly, the system’s next prompt made him see the tangible benefits:
“System prompt: Based on the currently parsed Taotie weapon data, the following applications can be performed:”
“One: Optimize the hero equipment’s resistance to specific energy attacks.
For example, the armor of the hero Garen can be fine-tuned based on the energy frequency and attack mode of the Taotie T-7 energy rifle to improve its blocking efficiency and damage reduction effect against this type of energy attack. “
“Second: Provide technical reference for future manufacturing or modification of adaptive equipment.
For example, when the host obtains the corresponding manufacturing modules or materials, they can try to use the analyzed Taotie energy core technology to create equipment such as charged weapons or energy shields for the hero. “
“Three: Under certain conditions, we may try to repair or modify some of the captured Taotie weapons and equipment so that they can be used by our side.
But please note that Taotie weapons usually have biometric identification or faction locking mechanisms, which are difficult to crack. “
This result made Xiao Shu overjoyed!
Optimize the hero’s equipment’s resistance to energy attacks! This is so important! Although Garen is brave, he is still a flesh and blood body, and mainly relies on physical defense.
Faced with Taotie’s ubiquitous energy weapons, if his resistance to energy attacks can be improved, it will undoubtedly greatly enhance his survivability and sustained combat capability.
Provide a reference for the future manufacture of adaptive equipment! This means that he no longer just relies on the hero’s own ability. In the future, it is possible to use technological means to tailor more powerful weapons and armor for the heroes, making them even more powerful!
Even the captured weapons can be used for your own purposes! Although the system prompts that it is difficult, it is not completely impossible.
If you can master the method of cracking the locking mechanism of Taotie’s weapons, then every spoils of war will become a direct way to enhance your own strength!
“Very good!”
Xiao Shu couldn’t help but let out a low cry in his heart.
He seemed to have foreseen that in the near future, his heroes might be able to wear high-tech armor specially designed for Taotie energy weapons, hold modified and more powerful energy weapons, gallop across the battlefield, and defeat those arrogant Taotie invaders!
This discovery gave him more confidence and expectations for future development.
He knew that technology and divine power were not completely contradictory.
If the two can be skillfully combined, even more amazing power will surely burst out!
As time went by, the tacit understanding and trust between Xiao Shu and Garen continued to deepen as they fought side by side and spent time together.
Although Garen is a hero from another world with great strength and firm belief, he is not an emotionless fighting machine.
He has his own judgment, his own emotions, and his own observations and evaluations of the special existence of the “Summoner”.
When he was first summoned to this strange world, his attitude towards Xiao Shu was more due to the instinct of “absolute loyalty” given by the system and his respect for the “contract” as a Demacia warrior.
However, after experiencing the life-and-death rescue in Wangjiang City, as well as several subsequent times of clearing out the Taotie patrols and jointly building strongholds day and night, Garen gradually developed a heartfelt recognition and admiration for this young summoner.
He discovered that although Xiao Shu was young and did not have strong fighting ability, he possessed calmness, composure and wisdom far beyond his peers.
Before each action, Xiao Shu was always able to collect relatively accurate intelligence through various channels (although Galen did not know the secret of the system), formulate a thorough and feasible combat plan, and make timely adjustments and responses based on the actual situation on the battlefield.
Although Xiao Shu could not directly participate in the battle, he could always provide Garen with the necessary intelligence support and tactical guidance at the most critical moments, helping Garen avoid risks and seize opportunities.
After the battle, Xiao Shu always handled all the aftermath properly, whether it was collecting spoils, cleaning up battlefield traces, or appeasing possible witnesses, he did it flawlessly.
More importantly, Garen discovered that every order issued by Xiao Shu never violated the Demacia code of justice that he adhered to in his heart.
Xiao Shu’s goal has always been to fight against those brutal invaders, protect those innocent lives, and guard this traumatized land.
This persistence in justice coincides with Garen’s beliefs, making him feel a strong sense of identification with Xiao Shu from the bottom of his heart.
In Garen’s heart, Xiao Shu is no longer just the mysterious “summoner” who gave him new life and summoned him from the distant Valoran continent to this world, but also a commander and comrade-in-arms who is worthy of his trust, worthy of his following, and worthy of his protection with his life.
This subtle psychological change naturally cannot escape the monitoring of the ubiquitous [Hero Summoning System].
On one occasion, Garen brilliantly completed an ambush mission carefully planned by Xiao Shu, successfully annihilated a well-equipped Taotie transport team, and seized a large amount of supplies. At the right time, the system’s prompt sounded in Xiao Shu’s mind:
“Ding! It is detected that the hero Garen highly recognizes the host’s strategic command ability, personal charm, and common beliefs. His inner trust and sense of belonging to the host have been significantly improved.”
“Minor changes to the hero Garen’s loyalty.
Current loyalty level: Absolute Loyalty (minor flaws).”
“Note: ‘Absolute loyalty’ is the basic attribute given to heroes by the system, ensuring that heroes will not betray their hosts.
Chapter 25 Galen: Super Gene Warrior? He seems not as good as me in fighting! (Old version)
But on this basis, the deep bond and trust established between the hero and the host through shared experiences and emotional exchanges will further enhance the “purity” and “stability” of loyalty, which may trigger unexpected positive effects (for example, the hero’s potential burst, skill comprehension, spiritual resonance, etc.) in certain special circumstances. “
Hearing the system’s prompt, Xiao Shu’s heart moved slightly.
“Absolute loyalty (slight flaw)?”
He savored the word.
He understood that the “absolute loyalty” granted by the system was more of a constraint at the rule level, an insurance mechanism to ensure that the hero would not lose control.
However, true, heartfelt trust and bond can only be gradually established and consolidated through repeated mutual tests and emotional interactions.
This “slight flaw” suffix may mean that Garen’s loyalty to him has begun to shift from the initial “program setting” to a deeper “soul bond” based on emotion and identification.
Although it was only a “small increase”, it was a very positive signal for Xiao Shu.
He knew that if he wanted to truly win the respect and following of these powerful heroes from another world, the system’s mandatory constraints alone were far from enough.
He must use his wisdom, courage and personal charm to win their hearts.
And now, he seems to have taken a solid step on this path.
After a period of exploration, accumulation and several actual combat tests, Xiao Shu has a clearer and more objective understanding of the current overall situation, as well as his own resources and strength.
He knew that the invasion of the Taotie would be a long-lasting catastrophe affecting the entire world.
With the weak power of only one hero, Garen, it is undoubtedly a pipe dream for him to turn the tide of the battle in a short period of time, or to confront the main force of Taotie head-on.
He also understood that both the Earth’s military and the Taotie had noticed the existence of the “Golden God of War”.
Although they are currently still in a stage of secret observation and testing, with the increasing frequency of Galen’s activities and the gradual expansion of his influence, this “low-key” and “hidden” state cannot last forever.
He must formulate a relatively long-term and feasible development plan as soon as possible in order to gain sufficient living space and development opportunities for himself and his future heroic team in this brutal apocalyptic war.
So, on a relatively peaceful night, Xiao Shu sat alone in the simple command room in the stronghold, and under the flickering light of the oil lamp, he began to carefully outline and plan on a yellowed old map.
His plan can be roughly divided into three stages:
Short-term goal: Continue to focus on covert actions, develop slowly, and accumulate strength.
The first priority is to further enhance the strength of the hero Garen.
Through targeted training, actual combat and allocation of system resources, Garen can adapt to the combat rules of this world as quickly as possible, explore his potential as much as possible, and improve his attributes and skill levels.
At the same time, you must strive to accumulate enough “summoning energy” to perform a second hero summon in the shortest possible time.
After all, the power of a hero is limited. Only by having more heroic partners can we form stronger combat effectiveness and deal with more complex situations.
During this period, we must continue to keep a low profile and try to avoid direct conflict with the Taotie main force or the Earth’s military, so as not to expose our strength prematurely and cause unnecessary trouble.
You can give priority to those Taotie strongholds or patrols that are relatively weak and located in relatively remote areas as targets for training and obtaining resources.
Mid-term goal: gradually expand the influence of the name “Demacia”, unite all forces that can be united, and establish a solid rear base.
When Garen’s strength reaches a certain level and he has at least two or three heroes as the core backbone, he can consider changing his action strategy appropriately, from simple “hidden hunting” to “active attack, make a name for himself and establish his prestige”.
You should choose some representative battles that can attract widespread attention, such as rescuing trapped important figures, destroying key facilities of Taotie, or playing a key role in an important battle, etc.
Through these actions, the banner of “Demacia”, which represents justice, power and mystery, will gradually be raised, allowing more people to know and believe in the existence of this “hidden organization”.
There are three benefits to doing this:
First, it can effectively confuse the enemy and hide the true origins of the heroes.
Second, it can attract those knowledgeable people and forces who are dissatisfied with the existing corrupt order or eager to resist alien invasion.
They might come to Demacia on their own initiative out of their yearning for and trust in Demacia, or secretly provide intelligence and support.
Third, it can win more moral support and public opinion advantages for our side, so as to occupy a more advantageous position in future games.
At this stage, it is also necessary to start building a more solid intelligence network and resource acquisition channels.
We cannot rely solely on systematic scanning and personal collection. We must try to develop some reliable informants, or establish connections with some local resistance organizations to achieve intelligence sharing and resource exchange.
At the same time, the existing abandoned military bases must be more comprehensively transformed and upgraded to turn them into a truly safe, efficient rear base that can meet the long-term stationing and development needs of the heroic team.
As for long-term goals, there was a subtle glint of ambition and longing for the future in Xiao Shu’s eyes.
He hopes to eventually build an armed force that is powerful enough to confront the main force of the Taotie army head-on, and even be able to influence the direction of the entire war to defend the Earth!
This force will be centered around the Valoran heroes he summoned, with the glory and faith of “Demacia” as its banner, uniting all the native forces on Earth that can be united to jointly resist alien invasion and protect the spark of human civilization.
He even thought that if one day he could become strong enough, perhaps he could return to the Grand Canyon, to those who had abandoned him, and prove with facts how wrong and short-sighted their original decision was!
Of course, he also knows that this long-term goal seems a little out of reach and even unrealistic at the moment.
But if a person has no dreams, what is the difference between him and a salted fish?
Chapter 26: Hidden Identity! The name “Demacia” must be known! (Old Version)
What’s more, he possesses the magical [Hero Summoning System], which gives him unlimited possibilities.
As long as he takes one step at a time, proceeds steadily and works hard, he may achieve this grand goal one day!
After making a preliminary plan, Xiao Shu breathed a long sigh of relief, feeling that his thoughts were much clearer and the direction to move forward was clearer.
He carefully put away the old map covered with various marks and arrows, his heart full of anticipation for the future and desire for challenges.
It was a silent night, the moon was as cool as water and the stars were dim.
Inside the abandoned military base, there was no other sound except for the occasional chirping of insects and the whimpering of the wind blowing through the broken walls.
Xiao Shu, alone, slowly climbed up a long-abandoned concrete watchtower on the edge of the base.
This watchtower is the commanding point of the entire base, with a relatively wide view that overlooks the large desolate area around it.
He stood by the railing, looking up at the starry sky above his head, which was somewhat dim and blurred due to the light pollution of the city and the lingering smoke from the battlefield.
Once upon a time, he had looked up at the starry sky with his comrades on the deck of the Grand Canyon late at night after completing a mission.
The starry sky at that time seemed much clearer and brighter than it is now, and it also carried more of their dreams and hopes.
He recalled the days and nights he had spent on the Great Canyon, the intense and fulfilling training, and the sweat and blood he had shed on the simulated battlefield.
He remembered Captain Reina’s hearty smile and the loneliness she occasionally revealed, Zhao Xin’s always energetic figure and ridiculous jokes, Qi Lin’s calm eyes and accurate shooting skills, Liu Chuang’s seemingly rough but delicate heart and loyalty to his brothers.
He also thought of General Dukao, the controversial iron-blooded general who recruited him into the Xiongbing Company and personally “sent” him out of the Xiongbing Company.
He still remembered the complicated look in General Dukao’s eyes when he was looked at before he left the Grand Canyon. It seemed that there was regret, helplessness, and a hint of barely perceptible expectation.
His feelings towards the Xiongbinglian are complicated and contradictory.
There is resentment and unwillingness at being ruthlessly abandoned due to “differences in ideas” and “lack of potential”.
The feeling of being excluded by the collective and denied by the organization he once trusted was like a thorn that pierced deeply into his heart, causing him a dull pain from time to time.
But at the same time, deep in his heart, there seemed to be a certain attachment to that career and the collective for which he had once fought, which was difficult to give up.
After all, there were his former dreams, his former partners, and the battles for which he had poured his heart and soul.
He didn’t know where his future path would lead.
Will they drift away from the Heroic Army and become a special force that is out of the mainstream? Or will they reunite with them in an unexpected way at a critical moment?
He also didn’t know whether everything he was doing now was really meaningful.
Relying on a mysterious system, summoning heroes from another world, struggling to survive in this cruel doomsday, trying to change the fate, this sounds like an absurd dream.
A gust of night wind blew, bringing with it a hint of late autumn chill, causing a dense layer of goose bumps to appear on Xiao Shu’s exposed skin.
He subconsciously wrapped his thin coat tightly around himself, and his eyes revealed a hint of confusion and loneliness.
At this moment, a tall and silent figure, like a ghost, appeared silently not far behind him.
It’s Galen.
He was still wearing the heavy silver-blue armor, holding the huge two-handed sword in his hand, standing there quietly, like an ancient statue guarding the temple, exuding a reassuring and calm aura.
He did not speak or make any unnecessary movements. He just silently stared at Xiao Shu’s back, expressing his loyalty and support for the young summoner in his own unique way.
He seemed to sense the turmoil in Xiao Shu’s heart and that fleeting moment of vulnerability.
He might not fully understand Xiao Shu’s complex and contradictory inner world, nor could he empathize with the loss and unwillingness that Xiao Shu had experienced.
But he knew that the summoner who summoned him from the distant continent of Valoran must have some heavy mission on his shoulders and was working hard to achieve this mission.
As a summoned hero and a Demacia warrior who has sworn allegiance, his duty is to wield the sword, stand firmly by the summoner’s side, and clear all obstacles on his way forward, whether it’s the fire from the Taotie or the confusion from his heart.
The night wind is particularly cold and the starlight seems a little lonely.
But Garen’s existence was like an invisible flame, burning silently behind Xiao Shu, dispelling the coldness and loneliness in his heart and making him feel a long-lost warmth and peace of mind.
Xiao Shu slowly turned around and looked at Garen standing quietly in the shadows, a relieved smile appearing on the corner of his mouth.
He knew that he was not fighting alone.
As long as this loyal and powerful Demacian warrior is there, no matter how difficult the road ahead is, no matter how unpredictable the future is, he has the courage to face it, to challenge it, and to create their own future!
He lowered his head and cast his gaze towards the faint but firm golden light emanating from the virtual projection of the “Demacia Barracks” in the center of the base.
In that light, he seemed to see countless Demacian warriors. They held up their battle flags, roared loudly, and fought for justice and glory. They would never retreat and never give up!
The confusion and hesitation in my heart quietly dissipated at this moment.
What replaced it was a firmer belief and a higher morale.
“Thank you, Galen.”
Xiao Shu said softly, his voice was not loud but full of sincerity.
Garen bowed slightly and replied in his loud and steady voice: “It is my duty to protect you, Master Summoner.”
It was a simple conversation, but it contained a tacit understanding and trust that required no words.
Xiao Shu took a deep breath, feeling the coolness brought by the night breeze, and also feeling the reassuring power coming from Garen.
He knew that a new journey was about to begin.
Chapter 27: Iron-blooded Soldier Galen! Patrol and kill monsters meticulously! (Old version)
And he was already prepared.
As the night deepened, Xiao Shu came down from the watchtower, the confusion and hesitation in his heart replaced by firm belief.
He knew that he was shouldering not only his own destiny, but was also likely to influence the future direction of the world.
Just as he returned to the crude command room and prepared to continue studying the technical data parsed from the wreckage of the Taotie, the cold and familiar system prompt sound in his mind rang again without any warning:
“Ding! It has been detected that the host has successfully established the ‘prototype of power’ – the Demacia military camp (virtual projection), and has made a preliminary plan for future development.”
“Based on the host’s current strength, influence, and development potential, the system has determined that the conditions for starting a new phase of the mission have been met.”
“New stage main quest released: ‘The Fame of Demacia’.”
Hearing the words “new stage main task”, Xiao Shu’s spirits suddenly perked up. He immediately focused his attention and listened carefully to the system’s subsequent instructions.
“Quest name: The reputation of Demacia (Phase 1).”
“Mission Background: A great name needs to be forged with brilliant achievements.
The flag of Demacia should not only fly in remote ruins, but also shine on the battlefields, making the enemy tremble with fear. “
“Mission requirements: Within one month, select a military conflict launched by the Taotie Legion against human settlements or important facilities on Earth, with a scale of no less than medium (for example, an attack by a Taotie battalion or above, or an attack on a second-tier or above city or military fortress). In the name of ‘Demacia’, take the initiative to intervene in the conflict and achieve a decisive victory.”
“Victory criteria: defeat at least 70% of the attacking enemy and ensure that the core objectives of the intervention operation (for example, protecting a specific area, rescuing specific personnel, destroying key enemy units, etc.) are successfully achieved.
At the same time, during the battle, it is necessary to effectively demonstrate the strong strength and positive image of Demacia, so as to significantly enhance the reputation and deterrence of Demacia in the area where the conflict occurs. “
“Mission Restrictions: During the mission, try to avoid exposing the host and hero’s true origins and core secrets.
Operations should be conducted under the identity of the ‘Demacia Hermit Organization.'”
“Task Reward:”
“One: One thousand energy points.”
“Two: One opportunity to summon a hero from a designated faction (intermediate level).”
“Three: A set of upgrade blueprints for the core building of the stronghold (randomly drawn, quality no lower than blue).”
“Four: The hero Garen’s experience points will be greatly increased, and there is a certain chance that he will learn new combat skills or strengthen existing skills.”
After the system finished reporting the details of the task and the generous rewards, Xiao Shu’s breathing involuntarily became a little rapid, and his eyes were shining with irrepressible excitement!
This mission was tailor-made for him!
First of all, the goal of the mission is very clear, which is to make the name of “Demacia” famous through a beautiful victory and enhance its reputation and deterrence in the region.
This is completely consistent with the medium-term development plan he had previously formulated.
Second, while the task is difficult (requiring a decisive victory in a medium-scale military conflict), it is not out of reach.
With Garen’s current strength, coupled with Xiao Shu’s careful planning and intelligence support, there is still great hope of choosing a suitable battlefield and achieving the mission objectives.
Finally, and what made Xiao Shu most excited was the extremely generous mission reward!
One thousand energy points! This is a huge sum of money! Enough for him to summon several low-level heroes, or accumulate strong capital for the next higher-level summon!
The upgrade blueprint for the core building of the stronghold! This means that he can upgrade the primary “Demacia Barracks (virtual projection)” or build other more advanced stronghold buildings, thereby further improving the training effect of the heroes and the comprehensive capabilities of the stronghold!
The hero Garen’s experience value has been greatly increased, and there is a chance to comprehend new skills! This is a real strength enhancement!
What caught Xiao Shu’s attention the most was the “one opportunity to summon a hero from a designated camp (intermediate level)”!
Designated faction! Mid-level hero!
This means that he no longer needs to rely entirely on “Call of Fate” to gamble on his luck like he did the first time.
He can choose to summon a hero of a specific type or ability based on his current actual needs and the style characteristics of the “Demacia” camp!
For example, if he needs a hero who can provide long-range fire support, he can try to summon an archer or musketeer from Demacia.
If he needs a hero who can provide healing and support, he can try to summon a Demacia priest or paladin who masters light magic.
If he needs a hero who excels at reconnaissance and stealth, he might be able to call upon a Demacia ranger or scout.
This power of independent choice will undoubtedly greatly enhance his flexibility and specificity in building a heroic team, allowing his strength to take a qualitative leap!
“Great! I’ll take this mission!”
Xiao Shu made the decision in his heart without hesitation.
He knew that this was not only a severe challenge, but also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
In order to perfectly complete the new stage main task released by the system called “The Prestige of Demacia”, Xiao Shu immediately plunged into intensive and careful planning and preparation.
He knew very well that this action was not only to obtain generous mission rewards, but also to make the name of “Demacia”, the “hidden organization” he created, truly famous in the world.
The significance of this is self-evident.
Therefore, every link must be carefully considered to ensure that there are no mistakes.
First, it is the choice of target.
The mission background required by the system is “medium-scale military conflict launched by Taotie”.
This meant that he could no longer simply launch sneak attacks on lone Taotie patrols or small strongholds as he had done before.
He must choose a real battlefield where a fierce fighting is taking place, intervene in an impressive manner, and achieve a decisive victory.
The intensity of this goal must be just right.
Chapter 28: Introduction to Black Technology! Earth’s technology is just so-so! (Old version)
If the battlefield chosen is too small and the enemy is too weak, even if victory is achieved, it will be difficult to achieve the effect of “effectively enhancing reputation and deterrence”. Instead, people may think that “Demacia” is just picking on the weak and winning unfairly.
However, if the chosen battlefield is too large and the enemy is too powerful, beyond the limits of what Garen can currently handle, not only will the mission not be completed, but it may put both himself and Garen in danger, and even completely expose his cards.
He needs to find a balance, one that can fully demonstrate the power of Garen and “Demacia” while ensuring his own safety, and at the same time not prematurely attract excessive attention and in-depth investigation from the main force of the Taotie or the Earth’s military (especially the Xiongbinglian).
In the next few days, Xiao Shu devoted almost all his energy to collecting and analyzing intelligence.
He used the repaired old computer and some auxiliary capabilities granted by the system to monitor the military movements and communication signals of Taotie in the surrounding areas day and night. At the same time, he was also secretly paying attention to the movements and requests for help from the Earth’s resistance forces.
He recorded all potential targets that might meet the mission requirements, marked them on the map, and then evaluated and screened them one by one.
What he wanted was not just an ordinary victory, but a “debut show” that would be unforgettable and talked about with relish! A classic battle that would make the name “Demacia” resound like thunder in the target area, and even in a wider area, attracting a certain degree of attention!
After repeated weighing, comparison and deduction, Xiao Shu finally set his sights on a second-tier industrial city called “Luoyun City”.
The city of Luoyun is located at the border between the Taotie-occupied area and the human resistance area in the Central China War Zone. Its geographical location is not particularly important, but it is not something that can be easily abandoned.
The city has a certain industrial base including steel, machinery, etc., and was considered a medium-sized heavy industrial base before the war.
After the Taotie invasion, most factories have stopped production, but some infrastructure and skilled workers are still there.
According to the latest intelligence intercepted by Xiao Shu, the Taotie seems to be preparing to launch a medium-scale attack on Luoyun City within the next week. The goal may be to completely destroy the industrial facilities in the city, or transform it into a forward base and resource supply point for the Taotie.
It is estimated that the Taotie forces participating in this attack will be about the size of a standard reinforced battalion, and may also be equipped with some small flying units and ground armored vehicles.
This configuration of troops is undoubtedly a huge challenge for Xiao Shu, who only has one hero, Garen, but it is not completely impossible to win.
Especially when one is able to plan the battlefield and tactics ahead of time.
More importantly, Luoyun City’s current local defense force is relatively weak.
There are only a small number of local garrisons and some temporarily armed militia organizations in the city. Their weapons and equipment are backward and their training levels are uneven. Once the Taotie launches a fierce attack, they will inevitably fall into an arduous and bitter battle, and may even soon face the danger of a total collapse.
And this provides a perfect stage for Garen’s “heroic debut”!
Imagine that when the defenders are losing ground, the city is about to fall, and the people are in despair, a “Demacia God of War” wearing golden armor and holding a giant sword descends from the sky, with the force of thunder and lightning, turns the tide, defeats the powerful enemy, and saves the people from danger.
Such a scene is undoubtedly the most shocking and can best demonstrate the power and justice of “Demacia”!
Moreover, the geographical location of Luoyun City is not too far from the abandoned military base where Xiao Shu and his team are located, but it also maintains a certain safe distance.
After the operation is successful, it will be convenient for Garen to evacuate quickly so as not to be blocked by the Taotie reinforcements or Earth’s military forces that may appear later.
Taking all factors into consideration, Luoyun City is undoubtedly the best choice to carry out the “The Reputation of Demacia” mission!
After determining the combat objectives, Xiao Shu began to make more detailed and thorough preparations for the battle of Luoyun City.
In order to facilitate this crucial “debut show” and make Garen’s image more popular and more like a “God of War”, Xiao Shu specifically requested the [Hero Summoning System] to make some fine-tuning and optimization of the details of Garen’s iconic “Power of Demacia” armor.
This kind of fine-tuning is not intended to change the original powerful defensive capabilities and core structure of the armor, but to make some icing on the cake in terms of visual effects.
Without affecting the overall defense capability, the system used its powerful energy control capabilities to make some subtle adjustments to the metallic luster and texture direction of the armor surface.
This makes this already majestic set of armor reflect a more dazzling, layered and visually impactful light under the various complex light conditions on the battlefield.
In particular, the winged emblem on Garen’s breastplate, which symbolizes the glory and power of the Demacia royal family, has been specially strengthened by the system to make its outline clearer, its lines smoother, and its colors brighter. In the reflection of sunlight or fire, it looks as if a real eagle is about to spread its wings and fly high, full of majesty and sacredness.
At the same time, at Xiao Shu’s request, the system temporarily added a layer of faint energy glow effect that could last for a period of time to the huge two-handed sword in Garen’s hand.
This glow does not increase the actual power of the sword, but it can make the giant sword produce more dazzling and gorgeous light and shadow tracks when it is swung to block, further enhancing its visual effect of “divine weapon”, and better highlighting Garen’s powerful aura like “the advent of the God of War”.
Galen himself did not raise any objection to these minor changes, which were mainly aimed at “image engineering”.
In his opinion, as long as these changes would not weaken his combat effectiveness and could better strike the enemy and deter villains, he would be happy to accept them.
What’s more, he would be happy to see the emblem of his hometown, Demacia, become more eye-catching and majestic.
In addition to preparing on the “hardware”, Xiao Shu did not ignore the importance of “software”.
The day before the Taotie was expected to launch an attack, Xiao Shu began to use his modified and camouflaged, palm-sized micro-unmanned reconnaissance aircraft to conduct continuous and detailed secret reconnaissance of Luoyun City and its surrounding terrain, the Taotie’s possible attack routes, assembly points, and the defensive deployment of the city’s defenders.
Chapter 29: The embryonic form of power? Demacia military camp is set up! (Old version)
Although these drones have low technical content and limited endurance, with the assisted control of the system and the clever use of Xiao Shu, they have successfully avoided the Taotie’s air patrols and detection by ground checkpoints, and obtained a large amount of valuable first-hand intelligence.
Xiao Shu input all the reconnaissance data, including high-definition aerial photos, infrared thermal images, electromagnetic signal distribution, etc., into his modified portable military computer. Using some open source battlefield modeling software downloaded from the Internet and some auxiliary analysis programs he wrote himself, he quickly constructed a relatively simple but very practical three-dimensional digital model of the Luoyun City battlefield.
On this three-dimensional model, he could clearly see the city’s main streets, building distribution, commanding heights, and the several attack axes and firepower coverage areas that Taotie was most likely to choose.
Based on this precise intelligence and intuitive models, Xiao Shu began to carefully plan several alternative routes for Garen to break into the battlefield and evacuate safely.
He also carefully analyzed the key nodes on the battlefield and set up several important blocking points, ambush points, as well as usable bunkers and commanding heights for Garen.
Although the resources and equipment he had were very simple and could not be compared with the command center of the Grand Canyon, which had supercomputers and a professional intelligence analysis team.
However, relying on the solid theoretical foundation he had laid in the Xiongbing Company in the past and the excellent tactical qualities honed in countless simulations and exercises, Xiao Shu still managed to arrange everything in an orderly manner and took into account various possible unexpected situations and response plans as much as possible.
He knew very well that in modern warfare, the advantage in intelligence was often the key factor in determining which side the balance of victory or defeat would tilt towards.
Only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you win every battle.
He wanted to make sure that when Garen stepped into the battlefield of Luoyun City, he would no longer face a completely unfamiliar environment full of unknowns, but a “home court” that he was already familiar with and could even use its complexity to defeat the enemy.
All the preparatory work is being carried out in a tense and orderly manner.
Xiao Shu’s heart was filled with anticipation for the upcoming battle and a hint of unavoidable nervousness.
He knew that this was not just a battle for Garen alone, but also an important test for himself and the future of the “Demacia” he envisioned.
Success or failure depends on this one move!
Everything is ready, only the east wind is missing.
After determining the combat objectives and action plans, Xiao Shu and Garen entered the final and most critical stage of preparation for war.
Garen is conducting high-intensity targeted training in his virtual projection of the “Demacia Barracks”.
Over and over again, he practiced the assault, defense and retreat routes that Xiao Shu had planned for him, familiarizing himself with the terrain features of Luoyun City and the possible deployment of Taotie’s troops.
He carefully maintains his armor and greatsword, ensuring that they can perform to the maximum effect in battle.
He adjusted his breathing and heartbeat, and mobilized every muscle and every nerve in his body to the most excited and active state, striving to raise his energy, spirit and spirit to an unprecedented peak.
He knew that the upcoming battle was not only to complete the task assigned by the summoner, but also to defend the glory of “Demacia” which was sacred in his heart.
He wants to let this strange world see what a true Demacian warrior is and what the invincible Demacian spirit is!
Xiao Shu, like an experienced director, meticulously checked every detail of the entire “performance” behind the scenes to ensure that every link was foolproof.
He repeatedly simulated various possible battlefield emergencies and formulated corresponding emergency plans accordingly.
He made multiple copies of all intelligence data, combat maps, and operational instructions just in case.
He also used some fire-resistant synthetic fiber fabrics and golden reflective paint found in the stronghold to hand-sew a simple but highly symbolic “Demacia” flag.
The pattern of the flag was exactly what he got inspiration from the “Demacia Barracks” icon provided by the system – a lion with its wings spread out, ready to fly, with two crossed, glowing swords in the background.
He solemnly handed the flag to Garen and instructed him to plant the flag in the most conspicuous and iconic position on the battlefield after a decisive victory in the battle.
He wanted everyone who saw this flag to closely associate the name “Demacia” with “victory”, “power”, “protection” and “hope”.
The atmosphere in the stronghold seemed a little solemn because of the upcoming war.
There seemed to be a faint sense of tension in the air.
But beneath this solemnity, there is an irrepressible expectation and high morale.
Xiao Shu stood in front of the window of the command room, looking at Garen who was making final preparations outside, with mixed feelings in his heart.
He knew that this battle was of great significance to them.
This is not just a simple rescue operation, nor is it just a mission to obtain system rewards.
More importantly, this will be the beginning of them, “Demacia”, truly declaring their existence to this war-torn world!
This will be their first loud cry in this chaotic era!
The night, like a huge black velvet curtain, slowly enveloped the entire earth.
In the direction of Luoyun City in the distance, there were originally only sporadic lights visible, but now they were replaced by pieces of constantly flashing and dancing flames.
Faintly, one could hear bursts of dull explosions, as well as the sharp and piercing roar unique to the firing of energy weapons, which, like the drumbeats of the god of death, struck people’s nervous heartstrings one by one.
The Taotie’s attack on Luoyun City has begun.
Xiao Shu stood on the highest watchtower of the abandoned military base, holding an old military telescope and looking in the direction of Luoyun City.
There was no superfluous expression on his face, his eyes were deep and calm, like an ancient well without any ripples.
But only he himself knows how turbulent the waves are surging deep in his heart.
He took a deep breath, and the cold night wind filled his lungs, carrying with it a faint smell of gunpowder and the sickening mixture of metal and burnt smell unique to war.
Chapter 30 Garen tells a story: Back in the day, we in Demacia… (Old version)
He was not unfamiliar with this smell.
When I was on the Grand Canyon, every time I returned from a mission, the air seemed to be filled with a similar smell.
He slowly turned around and looked behind him, where Garen was standing still as a mountain, ready to go.
At this moment, Garen was wearing the “Power of Demacia” armor that had been system-fine-tuned and optimized. Under the faint starlight and distant firelight, it reflected a heart-pounding cold metallic luster.
The winged lion emblem on his chest looks particularly eye-catching and majestic.
The huge two-handed sword in his hand, with a temporary energy glow attached to the blade, was emitting a faint, flickering light like breathing, as if it was a predatory beast about to be released, full of a terrifying aura of choosing its prey.
Xiao Shu’s eyes met Garen’s eyes, which were full of determination and fighting spirit, for a moment, and then he said in a low and powerful voice, word by word: “Garen, remember all the plans we made before.
Every detail, every step, must be done with care.”
“Your goal is not only to defeat the invaders and save those innocent lives.
More importantly, you want everyone who sees you to remember your heroic demeanor and the reputation of Demacia that you represent!”
“Go! Let this world bear witness to the glory of Demacia!”
Garen nodded heavily, his resolute face filled with solemnity and determination.
He didn’t say anything extra, but just swung the giant sword in his hand downward!
“Clang!”
A clear and loud sound of metal clashing suddenly rang out in the silent night sky, like the prelude to a passionate war song.
“For Demacia!”
Garen let out a low but powerful roar.
Then, his huge and burly figure jumped down from the watchtower as nimbly as a cheetah, landed steadily on the ground, and then, without the slightest pause, turned into an extremely swift afterimage, quickly disappeared into the vast night, and rushed towards the direction of Luoyun City, where flames of war were raging and cries of killing were deafening!
Under the cover of the night, his back seemed so lonely, yet so determined, as if he was a peerless sword about to be unsheathed, ready to cut off all the darkness and injustice in the world!
Taotie’s attack on Luoyun City was even more violent and rapid than Xiao Shu had initially expected.
In the night sky, dozens of hideous-looking small Taotie landing craft, like black locusts, made a harsh engine whistle and broke through the sparse and weak anti-aircraft firepower network outside Luoyun City.
These landing craft circled over the city for a moment and then quickly found their designated drop zones.
The hatch opened, and teams of Taotie soldiers wearing black standard armor and holding energy rifles dropped from the sky like dumplings, and were accurately deployed near important streets, transportation hubs and strategic targets in the city.
These Taotie soldiers were obviously elite troops who had undergone rigorous training.
They were well-equipped and acted in unison. As soon as they landed, they quickly formed a battle formation under the command of several Taotie leaders who were holding energy whips or carrying small energy cannons on their shoulders. Then, without hesitation, they launched a fierce attack on the city center and those buildings that had long been marked as key targets.
The strangely shaped energy weapons in their hands continuously emitted orange-red, deadly energy beams.
These light beams possess terrifying destructive power. No matter whether it is the temporary sandbag shelters on the streets or the thick concrete walls of the buildings, they are as fragile as thin paper in front of them. They are easily torn, pierced, or even directly blown into flying fragments.
The shrill sound of the air raid sirens, like a death curse, echoed endlessly over the entire Luoyun City.
The citizens who were still asleep were awakened by the sudden attack. They screamed, cried, and ran around in the dark like headless flies, trying to find any corner to avoid the artillery fire.
The sounds of explosions, gunfire, the loud noise of collapsed buildings, and people’s desperate cries and screams before death, intertwined together, composing a doomsday, bloody and tragic symphony of death above the once prosperous city.
Under the ferocious rage of Taotie, the entire Luoyun City instantly turned into a sea of fire and hell on earth.
Faced with the sudden, unstoppable and fierce offensive of the Taotie Legion, the local garrison troops of Luoyun City put up a brave and tenacious resistance. However, in the face of absolute firepower and technical advantages, their resistance seemed so pale and powerless, so desperate.
Most of the soldiers in these garrison forces were composed of local reserve personnel and temporarily recruited young and strong men. Their training level and combat experience were far from comparable to those of the battle-hardened elite Taotie.
The weapons and equipment in their hands are mostly conventional firearms left over from before the war, such as old-fashioned automatic rifles, submachine guns, light and heavy machine guns, etc.
These weapons may still be able to exert a certain degree of power when facing ordinary human enemies.
However, when facing the Taotie soldiers who were wearing heavy alloy armor that could withstand direct fire from large-caliber bullets, they were almost unable to cause any effective damage.
The bullets hitting the armor of the Taotie soldiers could only splash a series of weak sparks or leave shallow white marks, and could not penetrate their defense at all.
Although the limited number of heavy weapons such as rocket launchers, anti-material sniper rifles, etc. in their hands can pose a certain threat to Taotie soldiers, under the Taotie’s powerful air superiority and precise fire suppression, they will often suffer devastating blows as soon as their positions are exposed, and they cannot form sustained and effective output at all.
What’s worse is that while launching the attack, Taotie also caused strong electromagnetic interference to Luoyun City’s communication system.
The defenders’ radio communications were almost completely cut off, and the command system fell into chaos.
The troops in each defense zone were unable to communicate and coordinate effectively and could only fight on their own, like headless flies. They were divided and surrounded by the Taotie and defeated one by one.
Under the fierce attack of the Taotie, the carefully constructed defense lines fell one after another like dominoes.
The makeshift firing points were accurately hit by the Taotie’s energy cannon and instantly turned into a sea of fire and ruins.
Chapter 31 Xiao Shu: I am not fighting alone! I am on fire! (Old version)
After fighting a desperate battle with enemies that outnumbered them by several times, batches of brave defending soldiers fell tragically in a pool of blood. Their bodies were soon ruthlessly trampled by the Taotie soldiers who followed.
Casualties were rising rapidly, the number of surviving defenders was dwindling, and their ammunition was about to run out.
The feeling of despair, like a plague, spread rapidly in every corner of the city.
The surviving soldiers and civilians were constantly squeezed into a smaller and smaller area by the Taotie’s attacks. They leaned against the ruins and put up a final, futile resistance.
Their eyes were filled with fear, helplessness and calmness about death.
They seemed to have seen that the shadow of doomsday was approaching them step by step.
Luoyun City, a once prosperous industrial city, seemed destined to become a dead city occupied by Taotie tonight.
Just as the defenders of Luoyun City were about to collapse, and all the surviving citizens fell into the deepest and darkest despair——
Something strange happened suddenly!
An incomparably dazzling and brilliant golden light, like the first ray of dawn breaking through the long night, or like a sword of judgment falling from the sky, suddenly tearing apart the night sky that was dyed dark red by smoke and flames!
I saw a tall and burly figure, wearing gorgeous golden heavy armor and holding a huge two-handed sword. With the help of some simple, disposable rocket propulsion device (this was an emergency booster temporarily modified by Xiao Shu using some technology analyzed from the wreckage of the Taotie individual aircraft. Although the performance was unstable, it was enough to provide a short-distance high-altitude breakthrough), he whizzed down from a height of thousands of meters like a meteor chasing the moon!
His speed was astonishingly fast, leaving a long, golden flame tail in the air, like a real, burning meteorite, carrying the power to destroy the world, smashing hard into the center of the battlefield, the core area where the Taotie troops were the most concentrated and the firepower was the most fierce!
“For — Demacia!!!”
This time, his roar no longer relied solely on his own powerful lung capacity.
Xiao Shu specially prepared a miniature, high-fidelity, high-power sound amplification device for him, which was cleverly hidden in his helmet.
With the help of this equipment, Garen’s roar, which was full of power and faith, was like rolling spring thunder, and it spread clearly across half of the Luoyun City battlefield!
That voice contained unquestionable majesty, the determination to cut off all evil, and a powerful force that could ignite the fire of hope in people’s hearts!
“boom–!!!”
A loud bang that shook the earth!
Garen’s body, as heavy as a mountain, slammed down hard on the ground! Where he landed, the hard concrete road instantly cracked and collapsed, forming a huge spider-web-like pit with a diameter of several meters! The violent shock wave swept around like a tsunami, directly knocking over a dozen Taotie soldiers who were caught off guard. Some unlucky guys even had their internal organs shattered, spurting blood from their mouths, and died on the spot!
Amid the flying dust and rubble, Garen slowly straightened up.
His carefully decorated “Power of Demacia” armor, illuminated by the blazing fires around him, flashed with a sacred and majestic golden light, like an undefeated god of war walking out of ancient mythology!
The huge two-handed sword in his hand, with the energy glow attached to the blade, was particularly eye-catching in the night, emitting a heart-pounding cold light and a terrifying sharpness that seemed to be able to cut off the soul!
At this moment, the entire noisy and chaotic battlefield seemed to be in a brief, eerie silence because of his sudden appearance from the sky.
All the Taotie soldiers who were fighting fiercely, all the Luoyun City defenders who were resisting desperately, and all the civilians who were hiding in the ruins and shivering, all turned their eyes to the golden figure that suddenly appeared in the center of the battlefield like a god descending from the sky.
Their eyes were filled with shock, confusion, incomprehension, as well as a hint of indescribable expectation.
Who is this mysterious and powerful person who suddenly appeared?
Can he turn the tide and save this city that is about to be destroyed?
The brief, suffocating silence on the battlefield was soon broken by even more violent and chaotic noises.
Garen’s sudden appearance was like pouring a bucket of cold water into a boiling oil pan, instantly triggering a stress response in all the Taotie soldiers.
They were obviously caught off guard by this sudden and powerful enemy that exuded a terrifying aura, and the originally smooth attack rhythm was momentarily stagnant and chaotic.
Some Taotie soldiers who were closer to Garen subconsciously raised their energy rifles and fired indiscriminately at the golden figure.
Orange-red energy beams shot towards Garen like a rainstorm, but most of them were easily deflected by the armor he wore that shone with holy light, or simply caused insignificant energy ripples on his indestructible defense.
The surviving Luoyun City defenders and civilians were completely stunned by the miraculous scene before them.
They opened their mouths and eyes wide, staring in disbelief at the golden giant who stood majestically in the center of the battlefield, like a god descending from heaven.
Is this reinforcement?
Is he the legendary super soldier?
No, he looked different from the Heroes they had seen on the news.
He has no wings and doesn’t use any fancy energy attacks.
The feeling he gives people is more primitive, more pure, and more awe-inspiring!
Garen did not give the enemy any chance to breathe and reorganize their formation.
He took a deep breath, his chest heaving violently, and then he let out a roar that shook the earth! The roar was filled with endless anger and high fighting spirit, like an enraged lion, ready to tear into pieces all enemies who dared to invade his territory!
“Invaders! Pay the price for your atrocities!”
Before he finished speaking, his burly body rushed into the most densely packed formation of the Taotie with a tremendous force, like a cannonball fired from a gun!
The enormous two-handed sword in his hand, with the blessing of his terrifying power, flew up and down, chopped left and right. Every slash was precise and deadly, and every swing brought about a bloody storm!
Chapter 32 Taotie High Level: What is that golden thing? Check it out for me! (Old Version)
A small Taotie leader who tried to block with his energy shield was chopped in half by Garen’s sword from top to bottom, along with his shield and half of his body! Dark green blood and broken internal organs mixed with burnt and smelly smoke splashed everywhere.
Several Taotie soldiers who tried to flank them were swept by Garen’s swift rotation before they could get close. The giant sword in his hand was like the scythe of the god of death, instantly cutting them in half! Their upper bodies flew far away due to inertia, with expressions of surprise and fear on their faces.
The standard alloy armor that the Taotie soldiers were proud of was like a shoddy project and could withstand no attack in front of Garen’s giant sword that was infused with the “power of Demacia” and endless rage.
All the Taotie that were hit had their heads and bodies separated, some were cut in half, some had their heads split open, and some unlucky guys were even smashed into meat paste, and even their complete bodies could not be found.
Garen was like a tireless, indestructible killing machine, or like a tiger breaking into a flock of sheep, rampaging through the formation of gluttons and slaughtering them at will.
Wherever he passed, broken limbs and weapons and equipment flew everywhere, and the dark green blood dyed the ground a shocking dark red.
The “Power of Demacia” armor he was wearing, which had been fine-tuned by the system, flashed a dazzling golden light under the reflection of various explosions and flames on the battlefield, as if he was really a god of war who had descended from heaven to earth, and was using the sword of divine punishment in his hand to punish those evil invaders who dared to blaspheme the gods and destroy living beings.
His unparalleled bravery and earth-shattering power brought unprecedented visual impact and spiritual shock to all those who witnessed it!
Garen’s fighting style is very different from that of the super soldiers of the Heroic Company that Xiao Shu had seen on the Giant Canyon.
Warriors of the Heroes, such as Reina’s Sunlight, can manipulate stellar energy to release devastating light rays; Zhao Xin’s Dexing Gun has supersonic assault capabilities and indestructible penetration; Qilin’s Shenhe Sniper can take the enemy’s head from thousands of miles away; Liu Chuang’s Noxing God of War has powerful melee explosive power and the power to kill gods.
Most of their abilities come from the unique super genes in their bodies and the drive and use of dark energy.
Their fighting style often relies more on energy-level confrontation and is more technological and futuristic.
As for Garen, he does not have the fancy genetic abilities of those super soldiers, nor does he have the means to launch energy beams remotely.
However, he has brought the most primitive and purest physical strength of mankind, the close-combat swordsmanship that has been honed through thousands of trials and tribulations, and the bravery that is fearless and indomitable on the battlefield to an astonishing extreme!
Every movement he made was filled with explosive power.
Whether charging, jumping, swinging the sword or blocking, it all seems so steady, powerful and unstoppable.
Each of his blocks was as steady as a rock, as if he could withstand the attack of thousands of troops.
Taotie’s energy rifle shot at the giant sword he held high, but it only made a series of weak “ding ding” sounds, and then was easily bounced away, unable to shake him at all.
Each of his counterattacks was swift and fierce, with tricky angles, leaving the enemy no chance to breathe or react.
Often, in the intervals between the enemy’s attacks, he would be able to seize the fleeting flaw and kill the enemy with one sword, cleanly and neatly.
He is more like a classical warrior who walked out of an ancient epic, experienced in battles and with superb skills.
What he relies on is his extremely strong physique, the indestructible blade in his hand, the unyielding will in his heart, and his firm belief in the glory and justice of Demacia.
This primitive and pure strength, this fighting style that does not rely on any external force but crushes everything with one’s own strength, has brought unprecedented and indescribable strong visual impact and spiritual shock to all witnesses, whether they are enemies or friends!
They seemed to see an insurmountable mountain, an invincible monument, standing above the battlefield, exuding a suffocating sense of oppression and admirable heroism!
In the fierce and brutal battle, Garen would habitually let out an earth-shaking roar every time he charged up his strength to launch a fierce attack, or after successfully killing an important enemy target (such as a small Taotie leader or a heavy combat unit).
And in this roar, there is always a unique and loud word clearly mixed in – “Demacia!”
This word was completely unfamiliar to the defenders and civilians of Luoyun City, and they had no idea of its specific meaning.
However, when they heard this word finally uttered by the golden giant who was like a god of war, they could clearly feel the indomitable courage, unswerving belief, and infinite desire for victory contained therein!
This word seemed to possess a magical power that could ignite the extinguished fire of hope in their hearts, dispel their fear of death, and give them new courage to fight the invaders to the end!
For the Taotie, this recurring word of unknown meaning caused them to be highly alert and confused.
Although communication interference on the battlefield was very serious, most radio channels were filled with harsh noise.
However, through some internal battlefield communication lines that were not completely interfered with, as well as oral reports from some Taotie soldiers who had managed to escape from the battlefield, this unique word – “Demacia” was keenly captured by Taotie intelligence analysts and quickly recorded.
Almost at the same time, the Juxia Command Center, hundreds of kilometers away, and some senior military officials who were always paying attention to the situation in the Central China Theater, also noticed through various intelligence channels this mysterious word that appeared repeatedly in the Battle of Luoyun City.
Demacia
This word was quickly linked to the various characteristics displayed by the mysterious and powerful man known as the “Golden God of War” in the previous Wangjiang City incident.
Intelligence analysts immediately realized that this was not just a coincidence or a meaningless slogan shouted by a soldier.
Behind this, there may very well be some unusual signal, some clue pointing to an unknown force or organization.
Chapter 33 Zhao Xin: Damn! A golden light flashed by. Is it a friendly force? (Old version)
In the combat conference room of the Giant Gorge, an emergency meeting on the latest battle situation in Luoyun City was taking place intensely.
On the holographic projection screen, the battlefield images that had been preliminarily processed and sent back from the front line were played again.
This time, the video footage is clearer and more impactful than the previous footage of Wangjiang City.
In the picture, the “Golden God of War” wearing heavy golden armor and holding a huge sword is like a tiger entering a flock of sheep, galloping through the Taotie formation and killing people in all directions.
Every time he swung his sword, it brought a rain of blood; every time he roared, it terrified the enemy.
His unparalleled bravery and unstoppable presence are deeply imprinted in the minds of every viewer.
“Demacia?”
Reina looked at the majestic golden figure on the screen, as well as the mysterious word that appeared repeatedly in the battle report. She stroked her chin with interest, her eyes gleaming with curiosity, and said to herself, “It sounds like the name of a long-lost ancient kingdom, or the slogan of a mysterious knight group that advocates the use of force? Interesting.”
Qilin was more concerned about the actual value of the intelligence. She pointed to a paragraph in the battle report and calmly analyzed: “The report shows that this ‘Golden God of War’ once again demonstrated an unimaginable strong combat capability in the battle of Luoyun City, and played a decisive role in turning the tide of the battle.
According to our preliminary judgment, the “Demacia” he repeatedly called out during the battle is probably the code name of the organization he belongs to, or some special symbol that can indicate his identity and position. “
“That is to say,” Ge Xiaolun scratched his head and said belatedly, “this ‘Golden God of War’ is not fighting alone? There may be an organization behind him that we don’t know about?”
“From the current situation, this possibility is very high.”
Qiangwei crossed her arms, stared at the screen sharply, and said in a deep voice, “Moreover, judging from his two attacks in Wangjiang City and Luoyun City, this so-called ‘Demacia’ organization seems to be on the side of us humans. At least, they are firmly opposed to the invasion of Taotie.”
General Dukao sat in the main seat, his face as solemn as water.
He listened to the discussion without saying a word, his deep gaze moving back and forth between the golden figure on the screen and the battle report in his hand.
He was keenly aware that this “Golden God of War” who suddenly appeared, and the possible “Demacia” organization behind him, were by no means just a “folk master” or “lone ranger” who appeared by chance.
Judging from the powerful strength it has demonstrated, its excellent equipment (the golden armor and giant sword that look extraordinary), and the behavior of consciously promoting its own name on the battlefield, it is more like an emerging force that is organized, premeditated, and has its own clear goals and action program!
Is the emergence of this force a blessing or a curse for the already complicated situation on Earth? Is their attitude towards humans just “jointly fighting against Taotie” or do they have deeper intentions? Will they be enemies or friends with the Earth military and the Heroes Company in the future?
These questions, like heavy weights, pressed on General Dukao’s heart, making him feel an unprecedented pressure.
He knew that he had to find out the details of this “Demacia” as soon as possible. Otherwise, if this unknown power got out of control or was used by other forces with ulterior motives, the consequences would be disastrous.
“Lianfeng,” General Dukao suddenly spoke in a deep and powerful voice, “Immediately list the word ‘Demacia’ as the highest priority keyword for monitoring and intelligence gathering.
Use all means to find out the origin and meaning of this word, as well as its exact connection with the ‘Golden God of War’ in the shortest possible time.”
“At the same time, notify all our troops and intelligence personnel operating in the Central China Theater to pay close attention to any clues related to the ‘Golden God of War’ or ‘Demacia’.
Once their traces are discovered, you may attempt to conduct long-distance observation and information collection while ensuring your own safety, but it is strictly forbidden to make contact or provoke without the explicit authorization of the command.”
Lianfeng quickly wrote down the order and left the meeting room quickly.
General Dukao’s gaze turned to the screen again, and his eyes became deeper and more complicated.
He knew that a secret war surrounding the mysterious “Demacia” had quietly begun.
The battle of Luoyun City is coming to an end due to Garen’s strong intervention and violent attacks.
The Taotie’s attacking force suffered heavy losses, with more than half of their troops killed or wounded, under his ruthless and efficient slaughter, which was like a meat grinder.
The remaining Taotie soldiers had already been frightened out of their wits and could no longer organize any effective resistance.
Their morale completely collapsed. They threw away their weapons and armor and fled to the outskirts of the city like stray dogs, wishing their parents had given them two more legs.
Galen did not pursue these fleeing remnants too much.
He kept Xiao Shu’s instructions in mind that the main purpose of this trip was to “establish fame and prestige” rather than “kill everyone.”
After confirming that the main force of Taotie had been defeated and the direct threat to the city had been basically eliminated, he decisively stopped the pursuit.
He stood in the center of a devastated battlefield, surrounded by mountains of Taotie corpses and burning ruins of war.
His burly body was covered in dark green blood and the dust of battle, but his eyes were still bright and firm, full of the pride of a victor and the composure of a guardian.
He looked around and saw the survivors of Luoyun City who had poked their heads out from the ruins and were looking at him with a mixture of awe, gratitude and disbelief.
Then, he took heavy steps and walked towards the half-collapsed ruins of the bell tower located at the highest point of the city’s central square.
Under the gazes of countless people, he stretched out his giant hand wearing a thick metal glove and took down from behind the “Demacia” flag embroidered with a golden winged lion emblem, which was specially sewn for him by Xiao Shu.
He used the huge sword in his hand to cut a deep crack on the top of the ruins of the bell tower.
Then, he inserted the flagpole of the flag forcefully and steadily into the crack!
Chapter 34 Report! Zhao Xin: I may have seen a god! (Old version)
call–!
A night breeze carrying the smell of gunpowder blew by, and the brand-new “Demacia” battle flag fluttered in the wind, rustling in the light of the blazing fire!
The golden lion on the flag seemed to come alive at this moment, raising its head and roaring, looking down upon the world! The two crossed swords exuded a sharp cold light that made people dare not look directly at it!
At this moment, this flag became the most eye-catching and dazzling existence on the entire battlefield!
It is like a guiding light, illuminating the desperate darkness in the hearts of the survivors!
It was like a sharp sword of judgment, declaring the invaders’ shameful defeat!
It is more like a solemn oath, announcing to the world the rise of a new and powerful force!
After doing all this, Garen took a deep look at the devastated but hopeful city, and the survivors who were looking at him with an almost pilgrimage-like gaze.
There was no trace of pride or complacency in his eyes, only the calmness of a victor and the responsibility of a guardian.
Then, without any further delay, he moved forward like a ghost and quickly blended into the shadows of the complex buildings around him. Following the evacuation route that Xiao Shu had planned for him in advance, he disappeared silently into the vast night.
Only the “Demacia” battle flag flying high in the smoke and an immortal legend about the “Golden God of War” and the mysterious “Demacia” were left, which will be passed down forever in this surviving city.
The battle of Luoyun City was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples. Its impact quickly went beyond the scope of the city itself and spread rapidly to the surrounding areas.
The survivors of Luoyun City who had managed to escape the flames of war, after calming down a little, could not wait to vividly describe the miraculous scene they had witnessed in the battle to everyone they could contact.
They used the most exaggerated and reverent language to describe the heroic figure of the “Golden God of War” who descended from the sky like a god.
“You didn’t see it! That golden-armored giant just seemed to fall from the sky! With a loud bang, he knocked several Taotie flying!”
A militiaman who was in charge of transporting ammunition during the battle spoke to a group of refugees surrounding him with spit flying, his face still showing excitement and fear.
“And that big sword in his hand! Oh my God! It’s wider than a door panel and harder than a steel pillar! Those gluttonous iron lumps are like paper in front of him. He kills them with his sword, and they make a crackling sound. My eyes almost popped out of my head!”
Another young soldier who participated in the street fighting added with lingering fear while gesticulating.
“The most amazing thing is the golden armor he wears! When the Taotie’s energy guns hit it, it’s like setting off fireworks, it’s completely useless! He just rushed around in the hail of bullets, and those Taotie couldn’t do anything to him at all!”
An old lady who was hiding in the basement and witnessed part of the battle scene through the air vent said in a hoarse voice with a strong local accent, her eyes full of awe.
Of course, in addition to the unparalleled bravery of the “Golden God of War”, the survivors also repeatedly mentioned the unique and loud word he shouted in battle – “Demacia!”
And finally, there was the mysterious battle flag fluttering in the wind, embroidered with a golden lion and a winged sword, which was planted on the ruins of the clock tower in the city square.
“Demacia! Yes, yes, yes! He seems to have been shouting this! His voice is so loud! Although I don’t know what it means, it makes my blood boil just by listening to it!”
“And that flag! It’s so majestic! It’s planted at the highest point of the square! When the wind blows, it makes a rustling sound! I felt at the time that as long as that flag is there, our Luoyun City will not be finished!”
For a time, the great reputation of the “Golden God of War” and the mysterious name of the organization “Demacia” began to spread like wings, through word of mouth among survivors, internal communications of local resistance organizations, and some small-scale battlefield records circulated (mainly through some blurry clips captured by surveillance cameras or mobile phones that were not completely destroyed), and quickly spread among the survivor groups around Luoyun City and some small-scale military channels.
Moreover, as the scope of dissemination expanded and as time passed, these descriptions were gradually exaggerated and took on a strong legendary and mythical meaning.
Some people say that the “Golden God of War” is three meters tall, strong enough to lift a tripod, invulnerable to swords and spears, and immune to water and fire.
Some people say that “Demacia” is a mysterious organization that has been guarding the earth since ancient times, and their members are all chosen people with divine power.
Others say that the battle flag planted in the square of Luoyun City has the magical power to drive away evil and bring hope.
Various speculations and legends emerged one after another, making the names of “Golden God of War” and “Demacia” quickly become an important spiritual sustenance and symbol of hope that the survivors in the surrounding areas could grasp in despair.
People were discussing and speculating:
“What kind of organization is this ‘Demacia’? Why do they have such powerful warriors?”
“Why have they never appeared before? Have they really been hiding from the world until humanity is facing a life-or-death crisis, and then are they willing to help?”
“Will they appear again? Will they become our new hope against the Taotie invasion?”
These questions linger in the mind of everyone who hears this legend, and also cast an even more mysterious and desirable veil over the newly emerging name of “Demacia”.
Xiao Shu, the mastermind and director behind all this, is now safely staying in an abandoned military base hundreds of kilometers away.
He used the micro-UAVs that had been sent to conduct battlefield reconnaissance near Luoyun City, as well as some remote information perception capabilities granted by the system, to watch the entire process of the Battle of Luoyun City almost in real time.
When he saw Garen, like a god descending from heaven, turning the tide of the battle with his thunderous force, and defeating those arrogant Taotie soldiers so badly that they fled in panic, his heart was filled with indescribable excitement and pride.
Chapter 35: Collecting Taotie’s junk! System: Analyzing, can be upgraded! (Old version)
His eyes even became slightly moist when he saw Garen firmly plant the “Demacia” flag that he had sewn himself at the highest point of the city square after the battle, letting it flutter in the wind amid the smoke and flames, announcing victory and hope to the whole world.
And when he confirmed that Garen had safely evacuated the battlefield according to the predetermined route without leaving any obvious flaws or traces, he finally breathed a sigh of relief and let go of his heart completely.
“Well done! Garen! You have lived up to my expectations! You have lived up to the glory of Demacia!”
Xiao Shu admired silently in his heart.
At this moment, the cold and familiar system prompt sound in his mind also arrived as expected, bringing the news he was most looking forward to:
“Ding! It was detected that the host sent the hero Garen to successfully intervene in the battle of Luoyun City and achieved a decisive victory.”
“The mission ‘The Reputation of Demacia (Phase 1)’ has been completed.”
“Task completion assessment: perfect!”
“Reason for evaluation: In this operation, the hero Garen demonstrated a powerful combat capability far beyond expectations. He single-handedly defeated the Taotie elite troops that were several times larger than his own, successfully defended Luoyun City, and saved the lives of tens of thousands of innocent civilians.
At the same time, by effectively demonstrating the reputation and positive image of Demacia on the battlefield (including shouting slogans, raising battle flags, etc.), the reputation and deterrence of Demacia in the target area have been greatly enhanced, far exceeding the expected standards of the mission.
And during the entire operation, no core secrets related to the host and the system were exposed. “
“Based on the above evaluation, task rewards will be distributed:”
“One: One thousand energy points have been automatically deposited into the host’s account.”
“Two: One opportunity to summon a hero from the designated faction (intermediate level). Activated. The host can use it at any time.”
“Three: A set of blueprints for upgrading the core building of the base – ‘Primary Training Ground’, has been stored in the system backpack. The host can choose the appropriate time to build it.”
“Four: The hero Garen’s experience value has been greatly increased, and his level has been raised to LV.8 (high bronze level), and all attributes have been significantly enhanced.”
“Five: Hero Garen performed bravely in the battle and his belief in ‘Demacia Justice’ deepened. He successfully unlocked the special range attack skill – ‘Judgment’ (LV.1)!”
The reward for this mission was so generous that it far exceeded Xiao Shu’s initial expectations!
One thousand energy points! This is an astronomical sum of money for him who is currently extremely short of energy! With this energy, he can not only be fully prepared for the next hero summoning, but he can even consider exchanging some much-needed skills or items from the system mall!
“Primary Training Ground” base upgrade blueprint! This was an unexpected surprise! He originally thought that he would only be rewarded with some ordinary base building blueprints, but he didn’t expect it to be an upgrade blueprint for the core building! Although the “Demacia Barracks (Virtual Projection)” can provide a certain training bonus, it is only a primary virtual projection after all.
If it can be upgraded to a physical “primary training ground”, it will undoubtedly play a more significant role in improving the training effect and growth rate of heroes!
The hero Garen’s level has been directly upgraded to LV.8, reaching the level of high-level bronze! All attributes have also been significantly enhanced! This means that Garen’s combat effectiveness has reached a new level!
What surprised him even more was that Garen actually unlocked a new special skill – “Judgment”! This is Garen’s signature range attack skill on the Valoran continent! Although it is only LV.1 at present, its power should not be underestimated! With this skill, Garen’s ability to clear the field and sustained output will be greatly improved when facing a large number of enemies!
And that time when he got the “Opportunity to Summon a Hero from a Designated Camp (Intermediate Level)”, Xiao Shu’s heart couldn’t help but beat faster!
A mid-level hero! And you can even specify a camp!
This means that he has a great chance of summoning a powerful hero who is far more powerful than the current Bronze-level Garen! Moreover, he can also choose a hero who can form a good cooperation with Garen or make up for the team’s shortcomings according to his current strategic needs and the overall style of the “Demacia” camp!
The rewards gained from this adventure in the battle of Luoyun City were so great!
Xiao Shu forced himself to suppress the excitement and joy in his heart, took a deep breath, and tried to keep himself calm.
He knew that now was not the time to celebrate.
He must convert these rewards into real combat power as soon as possible in order to better cope with more severe challenges that may arise in the future.
With enough energy points and an extremely valuable “Opportunity to Summon a Hero from a Designated Camp (Intermediate Level)”, Xiao Shu did not hesitate at all.
He decided to make his second hero summon immediately!
He needs a new heroic partner so badly!
Although Garen is extremely brave, loyal and reliable, he is the well-deserved “Power of Demacia”.
However, one person’s power is limited after all.
When faced with an increasingly complex battlefield environment and increasingly powerful enemies, Garen alone often seems to be unable to cope with the situation and is overwhelmed.
He needs more heroes to form a stronger and more comprehensive combat team.
He hopes to summon a hero whose fighting style is different from Garen’s and whose abilities complement his.
Garen’s strengths are his unparalleled bravery and amazing defensive capabilities. He is good at frontal charges and playing the role of an indestructible “tank” in positional warfare.
But he also has some relative shortcomings. For example, he lacks effective long-range strike capability and may have some difficulties when facing some enemies with high-speed mobility.
Moreover, although his tactical execution ability is strong, it is more reflected in his resolute obedience to orders, and he lacks some talents of flexibility and independent command.
Xiao Shu opened the summoning interface of the [Hero Summoning System].
Unlike the two vague options during the first “Destiny Summoning”, this time, when he chose to use the “Specified Camp Hero Summoning Opportunity (Intermediate)”, a more detailed and complex selection list appeared on the interface.
On the left side of the list are the “Hero Camps” that are currently unlocked by the system and available for selection.
Chapter 36 Weapon data is available! DIY hero equipment is possible! (Old version)
In addition to the “Demacia” camp to which Garen belonged, there were several names that Xiao Shu was familiar with in his previous life’s games, such as “Noxus”, “Ionia”, “Freljord”, “Piltover and Zaun”, etc.
Each faction icon exudes a unique glow, representing its distinct cultural background and power system.
On the right side of the list are the “Hero Type” or “Hero Position” that can be selected under the corresponding camp.
For example, under the “Demacia” camp, there are different types such as “Warrior”, “Paladin”, “Ranger”, and “Mage”.
In other camps, there are also unique hero classifications.
The system prompts that since this is currently an “intermediate” summoning opportunity, you can only choose to summon heroes with a “silver” to “beginning gold” rating.
Moreover, after selecting the camp and general type, there is still a certain degree of randomness in which hero will appear, but it is at least much more reliable than a completely blind pick.
Xiao Shu carefully browsed through every option on the interface, his brain working and weighing the options rapidly.
What kind of hero does he need?
First of all, the hero must be strong enough, at least reaching the “beginning gold” level, so that he can truly play the role of core combat power in the next battle.
Secondly, it would be best if this hero’s abilities could complement Garen’s.
If there is another heavy melee fighter similar to Garen, although it can also enhance the team’s frontal impact, the improvement in tactical flexibility and ability to deal with complex situations may not be obvious.
He considered choosing the Demacia faction, summoning a ranged mage like Lux, the Lady of Radiance, or a nimble marksman like Lucian, the Lance.
This can make up for the team’s lack of remote output.
He also considered choosing the “Ionia” faction, calling in a high-burst assassin like Master Yi, the “Master of Blademaster”, or a powerful healing support like Soraka, the “Starchild”.
However, after careful consideration, Xiao Shu’s gaze finally stopped on the camp icon that exuded dark red color and was full of aggressiveness and domineering aura – “Noxus”!
Noxus, a powerful empire on the Valoran continent known for its advocacy of force, iron-blooded rule, and infinite desire for power, has heroes under its command, most of whom are brave, skilled in fighting, and decisive generals and commanders.
Xiao Shu made this choice based on the following considerations:
First, the heroes of Noxus generally possess extremely strong individual combat capabilities and rich war experience.
They are often able to survive in the most brutal and chaotic battlefield environment and burst out with amazing combat power.
This is crucial for Xiao Shu, who is currently short of manpower and needs to win with a smaller force.
Second, in the Noxus camp, there are many heroes who possess certain command abilities and strategic vision.
If such a hero could be summoned, not only could he share Xiao Shu’s pressure in tactical command, but he might even provide valuable experience and help in future power development and army building.
The third and most important point is that Xiao Shu vaguely feels that if he wants to truly establish his own “empire” in this chaotic doomsday, relying solely on the overly orthodox and bright power of “Demacia” may not be enough.
He needs some more aggressive, more deterrent, and even some “iron-blooded” and “cold” forces to supplement and balance him.
And Noxus is undoubtedly the best representative of this power.
Of course, he also knew that most of the heroes of Noxus were unruly and respected the strong.
It would probably be more difficult to make them truly submit and be loyal to you than it was to make the heroes of Demacia.
But this did not make Xiao Shu back off.
He believed that as long as he could demonstrate enough strength, wisdom, and value, he would be able to win the recognition of these powerful heroes.
After deciding to choose the “Noxus” camp, Xiao Shu carefully considered the available hero types.
He eventually set his sights on two types: “Commander-in-Chief” or “Executioner”.
“Commander” type heroes usually have excellent command ability and strategic vision, and are able to lead the army and make plans.
The “executioner” type of heroes are often the bravest, most ruthless and most deterrent killing machines on the battlefield. They are good at killing important targets of the enemy and destroying the enemy’s will.
Both types of heroes are very suitable for Xiao Shu’s current needs.
“System, I choose the ‘Noxus’ camp, specify the hero type as ‘Commander’ or ‘Executioner’, and perform a mid-level hero summon!”
Xiao Shu took a deep breath and gave the final order in his mind.
Consuming ‘Specified Camp Hero Summoning Opportunity (Intermediate)’ Consuming 300 energy points per time (as the basic consumption for intermediate summoning) Summoning procedure started”
As the system prompt sounded, Xiao Shu felt his mental power being pulled by an invisible force again, and the scene in front of him changed accordingly.
It was different from the last time Garen was summoned, when the empty space was filled with holy golden light.
This time, he seemed to be on an ancient battlefield shrouded in dark red blood light and black smoke, filled with the atmosphere of iron, blood and killing!
The air was filled with a strong smell of blood and pungent sulfur. It seemed as if one could hear countless soldiers fighting and roaring, countless war drums beating and roaring, and countless dead souls wailing!
In the center of this heart-pounding blood-red space, a summoning array that was even larger and more complex than the last time slowly emerged.
The patterns of the magic circle were no longer the golden color representing order and light, but turned into dark red and pure black that were full of aggression, tyranny and ominous aura!
The magic circle rotated slowly, emitting a suffocating sense of oppression.
A rich, almost tangible black-red light gushed out from the center of the magic circle and rushed straight into the sky, as if it would dye the entire sky blood-red!
In the thick and indissoluble black and red light, a terrifying figure that is even more muscular, more majestic, and more full of explosive power than Garen is slowly taking shape.
He was wearing a dark and heavy armor covered with hideous spikes and marks of ancient wars. The color of the armor was as deep as solidified blood.
Chapter 37 Garen: Master Summoner, you are so wise! (Old version)
On his shoulders, he carried a huge, ferocious-looking two-handed axe with an ominous dark red blood light flashing on the axe blade! The length of the battle axe was almost the same as his height. The axe seemed to be entangled with countless wailing wronged souls, emitting a chilling murderous aura!
His eyes were cold and sharp, like two fierce blades drawn from their sheaths, filled with iron blood, killing, and ruthless contempt for the weak!
Just by looking at this figure that had not yet fully formed, Xiao Shu felt an unprecedented, suffocatingly powerful aura coming towards him!
This aura is completely different from Garen’s upright, mighty and unyielding heroism.
It is darker, more domineering, and more full of aggression and destructiveness!
“This guy is definitely a tough guy!”
Xiao Shu’s heart began beating violently uncontrollably, feeling both nervousness and anticipation.
Finally, when all the black and red light were gathered into the body of that majestic figure, a Noxian commander exuding a suffocating aura of iron, blood and murderous destruction appeared in front of Xiao Shu in his entirety.
He slowly opened his hawk-like sharp eyes, and his cold gaze scanned the surrounding environment as if it were real, and finally fell on Xiao Shu.
That look was full of scrutiny, suspicion, and a hint of undisguised contempt.
Then, he slowly spoke in a low, hoarse voice full of metallic friction, as if it could directly penetrate one’s soul and was extremely oppressive:
“You are the insignificant being who dared to summon me from the endless cycle of killing to this strange world?”
Every word he uttered was like a heavy hammer, hitting Xiao Shu’s heart hard.
“Show your worth, ant.”
He slammed the huge blood-red battle axe heavily to the ground, making a deafening noise, and the whole ground shook.
“Otherwise, I, Darius, the Hand of Noxus, will tear you apart with my own hands, and use your blood to sacrifice this ‘guillotine’ that craves battle!”
Faced with the powerful aura emanating from the newly summoned hero that seemed to be condensed into substance, as well as his undisguised scrutiny, threats and domineering declarations, although Xiao Shu felt a little pressure in his heart, he did not retreat or fear because of it.
He knew that for a Noxian commander like Darius who worshipped strength and believed in iron and blood, any weakness and concession would only bring deeper contempt and more ruthless crushing.
If you want to win his respect and recognition, you must demonstrate a strong will and extraordinary qualities that match or even surpass his!
Xiao Shu took a deep breath, and forced himself to suppress the slight throbbing in his heart caused by the other party’s powerful aura. He straightened his spine and looked directly into Darius’s cold eyes that were full of aggression and scrutiny without showing any weakness.
“My name is Xiao Shu, and I’m your summoner.”
His voice was calm and steady, without any emotional fluctuations, as if he was stating an indisputable fact.
“Welcome, Noxus’ most powerful commander and the most ruthless executioner – Darius.”
He was not angry because of Darius’s threat, nor did he try to explain anything. Instead, he directly pointed out the other party’s identity and name, showing his understanding of him.
When Darius heard Xiao Shu accurately say his name, a hint of imperceptible surprise flashed across his cold eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a deeper scrutiny.
Xiao Shu did not give him the opportunity to continue asking questions or putting pressure on him. Instead, he continued to explain the current crisis in the world to him in a concise and unquestionable tone:
“Darius, the world you live in now is facing an unprecedented catastrophe.
A group of brutal invaders from outer space, calling themselves “Taotie”, are plundering and slaughtering our planet crazily.
Countless cities were reduced to ruins under their artillery fire, and countless innocent lives died under their iron hooves.
Human civilization has reached the brink of life and death.”
As he spoke, he transmitted some of the most shocking images and information about the Taotie invasion directly into Darius’ mind through the mental link.
For example, the terrifying sight of Taotie warships blocking out the sky, the tragic scene of energy weapons destroying cities, and the bloody scene of innocent civilians being wantonly slaughtered.
The moment Darius received this information, there was not much change in the expression on his steel-like face, but Xiao Shu keenly caught a flash of disgust and murderous intent from the depths of his cold eyes.
For a Noxian commander who regards war and conquest as his lifelong pursuit, he may not care about the so-called “justice” and “evil”, but he absolutely cannot tolerate this “inferior war” that has no sense of honor, no technical content, and is purely for destruction and killing.
Xiao Shu knew that he had successfully aroused a hint of Darius’ “interest”.
Then, he changed the subject and began to emphasize the “common interests” and “future prospects” of both sides:
“Darius, I know that you come from a great empire that worships strength and believes in iron and blood.
You have spent your entire life fighting for the glory and hegemony of Noxus.
You long for stronger enemies, you long for a wider battlefield, you long for immortal exploits! “
“And now, this world provides you with such a perfect stage!”
“These invaders, called Taotie, are brutal but not invincible.
They possess advanced technology and powerful military force that our world does not possess. They are our common enemy!”
“I did not summon you here to enslave you or make you serve me personally.
I hope that with your unparalleled commanding talent and unrivaled fighting power, you can work with me to establish a new, powerful, iron-blooded order on this traumatized land that can crush all enemies!”
“I need your strength, Darius! Join me in completely eradicating these filthy invaders from our world! Then, on top of these ruins, we will build a more powerful and glorious empire of our own!”
Xiao Shu’s voice was full of bewitching power and unquestionable confidence.
Chapter 38 Preliminary Plan: Don’t waste time just developing! (Old version)
He deliberately emphasized key words such as “common enemy”, “broader battlefield”, “immortal exploits” and “future hegemony” which could accurately hit the excitement points of the Noxians, trying to stimulate the infinite desire and primitive impulse for war, conquest and glory deep in the heart of this iron-blooded commander.
He knew that for a hero like Darius, simple “justice” and “protection” could not impress him.
Only bigger goals, more exciting challenges, and more tempting benefits can make him truly feel a sense of identity and a desire to fight.
Sure enough, after listening to Xiao Shu’s ambitious and inflammatory “Hegemony Declaration”, a barely perceptible strange light flashed in Darius’s cold eyes.
He was silent for a moment, as if digesting and evaluating every word Xiao Shu said.
Then, he slowly raised the huge blood-red battle axe and once again locked onto Xiao Shu with a gaze full of scrutiny and oppression.
“Your ambition is quite big.”
His voice was still low and hoarse, but it contained less initial contempt and more amusement.
“However, having ambitions without the ability to match them is nothing more than the ravings of a fool.”
“Summoner, what makes you think you are qualified to establish the so-called ‘hegemony’ with me, Darius?”
“What can you offer me?”
Darius’s eyes, as sharp as an eagle’s, were fixed on Xiao Shu, as if he wanted to see through him completely from inside out.
The suffocating aura of iron, blood, and murder emanating from him was like a substance, oppressing the surrounding air and making the entire summoning space seem extremely solemn.
“Why do you think you are qualified to establish the so-called ‘hegemony’ with me, Darius?”
This was not just a simple inquiry, but a naked questioning full of Noxian scrutiny and pressure.
Xiao Shu knew that Darius was testing him and evaluating his worth as a “summoner”.
If his answer fails to satisfy this iron-blooded commander, then what awaits him may really be the “guillotine” flashing with ominous blood.
However, Xiao Shu did not panic.
He met Darius’s oppressive gaze, but the corners of his mouth curled up in a confident arc.
“What I can offer you, Darius,” Xiao Shu’s voice was calm and powerful, full of unquestionable confidence, “is what you have been pursuing all your life – a stronger enemy, a wider battlefield, and an unprecedented opportunity that will allow you to display all your talents, establish immortal achievements, and even surpass the existing territory of Noxus!”
He paused, and his eyes became sharper, as if he could see through Darius’s endless desire for power and conquest deep in his heart.
“As you have just seen, this world is being ravaged by the powerful invaders from outer space – Taotie.
They possess technology and military power far beyond the current level of this planet. They are huge in number, brutal and bloodthirsty, and will ruthlessly destroy any force that dares to resist. “
“Isn’t this enemy qualified enough to be the prey of your Darius battle axe?”
“This vast land has been devastated by war, but it is also full of infinite possibilities.
The old order is collapsing and the new order has yet to be established.
Isn’t this a great opportunity for you to show your strength and use your iron will to reshape everything?”
“As for me,” Xiao Shu smiled slightly, with a mysterious light flashing in his eyes, “I have the power to summon you powerful heroes from different worlds to this battlefield.
I can provide you with the necessary intelligence support, logistical support, and even point you in the right direction at critical moments.”
“More importantly, I have a clear goal and a grand blueprint.
I am not only satisfied with repelling these gluttons, I also hope to build a brand new, powerful, iron-blooded empire on top of these ruins that will dazzle the entire universe!”
“And you, Darius, the greatest commander of Noxus and the most ruthless executioner, you will be the sharpest battle axe, the most solid shield, and the most indispensable right-hand man in my future empire!”
“I will grant you the power to command thousands of troops. I will provide you with the resources to conquer all enemies. I will allow you to taste the sweetness of victory again in this strange world and feel the crowning of glory again!”
“Such conditions and such a future, aren’t they enough to attract you, Darius?”
Every word Xiao Shu said was like a precise key, accurately inserting into the door of ambition and desire deep in Darius’ heart.
He did not talk about the illusory “justice” and “protection” because he knew that these things did not have much appeal to a pure Noxian.
He talked about “enemy”, “battlefield”, “merit”, “power”, “conquest” and “hegemony”!
These are the things that can truly ignite the flame of fighting and aggressive instincts in the blood of Noxians!
Sure enough, after listening to Xiao Shu’s “promise” that was full of temptation and incitement, a barely perceptible fluctuation flashed across Darius’s cold eyes.
His right hand, which was tightly gripping the huge axe, unconsciously exerted a little force, and his knuckles turned white due to excessive force.
He was silent for a moment, as if carefully weighing and thinking about every word Xiao Shu said.
Then, he slowly raised his head and his eyes fell on Xiao Shu again, but this time, the contempt and scrutiny in his eyes had faded a lot, replaced by a more complex and deeper emotion.
“Hmph, that’s quite true.”
Darius snorted coldly, with a barely perceptible sense of relaxation in his tone, “I hope you are not just making empty promises to deceive me.”
He paused and turned his gaze to the images and information about the Taotie invasion that Xiao Shu had previously transmitted to him through the mental link.
He carefully “watched” the scenes of the Taotie warships running rampant and energy weapons ravaging the earth, as well as the scenes of the Taotie soldiers swarming into the city like locusts and slaughtering civilians.
Chapter 39 Thoughts under the Starry Sky: Heroic Company, alas… (Old Version)
Gradually, a trace of undisguised contempt and disdain emerged on his face, which was as cold as steel.
“Are these cowards who can only hide behind those bulky iron shells and shoot from a distance worthy of being called ‘conquerors’?”
Darius sneered, his tone full of extreme contempt for this “weak invasion” method.
In his opinion, true conquest should be like Noxus, using absolute force and iron will to crush the enemy fairly, completely crush their resistance, and make them surrender in fear and despair!
The behavior of these Taotie is more like a group of bandits and hyenas who have no sense of honor, no fighting skills, and only rely on their numbers and equipment advantages to carry out brutal destruction!
The huge blood-red battle axe in his hand lightly paused on the ground, making a dull “dong” sound, as if expressing its owner’s dissatisfaction and impatience at the moment.
“If this is the enemy you said I need to deal with,” Darius raised his eyelids, looked at Xiao Shu with a look that was almost pity, and said slowly, “Then I can tell you that their only value is to become another group of insignificant souls under my ‘guillotine’, and an insignificant stepping stone for the so-called ‘hegemony’ you mentioned.”
Although his words were full of arrogance and disdain for Taotie, he also indirectly expressed his willingness to participate in the battle to “clean up” these invaders who, in his opinion, “defiled the art of war.”
Xiao Shu keenly caught the hidden meaning in Darius’ words and couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.
He knew that he had successfully aroused the fighting desire of this iron-blooded commander.
As long as he has the desire to fight, everything will be easy.
However, just as Xiao Shu was about to discuss the next action plan with Darius, a voice full of vigilance and hostility suddenly came from the entrance of the summoning space.
“Noxian?!”
Garen, dressed in silver-blue Demacia armor, had arrived here after hearing the news.
He obviously sensed the unusually powerful and evil aura in the summoning space, so he came to check the situation.
When he saw the burly figure wearing dark heavy armor, carrying a blood-red giant axe on his shoulder, and exuding a strong aura of Noxian iron blood and murderousness, his brows immediately locked tightly, and his right hand holding the hilt of the sword at his waist unconsciously exerted force, and veins on the back of his hand bulged.
“Master Summoner!”
Garen turned his gaze towards Xiao Shu, his tone filled with disbelief and deep questioning, “Why did you summon a Noxian executioner?!”
As an extremely loyal Demacian warrior, Garen has a natural vigilance and deep hostility towards the Noxians, especially those senior Noxian generals whose hands are stained with blood.
In his opinion, Noxus represents aggression, atrocities, conspiracy and endless war.
Demacia is a symbol of justice, order, protection and light.
The two are enemies that cannot coexist with each other!
He really couldn’t understand why the Summoner, who always aimed at “protection” and “justice”, would actually summon such a Noxian who exuded evil and brutality!
At the same time, Darius also noticed Garen’s sudden appearance and his iconic silver-blue armor, which represented the elite of the Demacia royal family.
The corner of his mouth curled up into a sneer full of contempt and mockery.
“Oh? A Demacia lackey?”
Darius spoke slowly in his hoarse and low voice, his tone full of undisguised contempt, “Humph, it seems that you, Summoner, have a very unique taste.”
To a Noxian iron-blooded general like Darius, the so-called “chivalry”, “code of honor” and “faith in light” of the Demacians are nothing but hypocritical, cowardly and unrealistic jokes.
He despised these “hypocrites” who bound themselves in various rules and regulations from the bottom of his heart.
“What did you say?!”
Garen was furious when he heard this! “How can the glory of Demacia be tarnished by a Noxian butcher like you who has shed the blood of innocent people!”
With a clang, he drew out the giant sword at his waist, with the tip of the sword pointing at Darius. He exuded a strong fighting spirit and a sacred golden light, as if he was ready to launch a thundering strike at any time and kill the enemy who dared to insult Demacia with his sword!
Darius, in response to Garen’s provocation, simply snorted disdainfully.
He didn’t even take off the huge blood-red battle axe from his shoulder. He just glanced at Garen with contempt as if he was looking at a clown, as if to say: Are you worthy enough to fight me?
Tensions immediately flared between the two of them, sparks flying!
The air was filled with a smell of gunpowder that was so strong that it was almost solidified!
Demacia and Noxus!
Light and Iron!
Order and Conquer!
Two completely different concepts, two incompatible beliefs, at this moment, in this small summoning space, an extremely fierce, almost instinctive collision occurred!
A big war seems to be about to break out!
“That’s enough!”
At this critical moment, a low roar full of majesty and unquestionableness, like thunder, suddenly exploded between the two of them!
It’s Xiao Shu!
His face turned pale as he quickly walked between Garen and Darius who were on the verge of a fight. He used his body to forcibly separate the hostility and murderous intent between them that were almost materializing.
His eyes, like two sharp swords, first sternly glanced at Garen, who was a little irrational because of anger, and then fearlessly met Darius’s cold eyes full of scrutiny and oppression.
“Garen! Darius!”
Xiao Shu’s voice was a little hoarse due to anger, but the firmness and determination in his tone made the two powerful heroes pause slightly involuntarily.
“I know that you each represent different countries and different positions. There may be deep hatred and unforgettable grudges between you!”
“but!”
Xiao Shu suddenly raised his voice and emphasized his tone, every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, “Here with me! In this stronghold! Under the premise of fighting against the Taotie, our common and most important enemy! You are first and foremost my heroes! The partners I summoned! The comrades who will fight side by side in the future!”
His eyes swept back and forth between the two of them, filled with unquestionable majesty.
“I don’t care whether you were Demacians or Noxians in the past! I don’t care what historical grudges and ideological conflicts you have! From the moment you responded to my call and came to this world, you have only one identity – that is, my hero! My warrior!”
“As long as you still acknowledge me as your summoner! As long as you are still willing to fight to protect this suffering land! As long as you are still willing to contribute your own strength for our common goal! Then, we are comrades! We are comrades-in-arms! We are partners who can trust each other’s backs!”
“Now! We have more important enemies to deal with! More severe challenges are waiting for us! All internal conflicts and differences must be temporarily put aside! All personal grievances and likes and dislikes must be subordinated to our common and highest goal!”
“If any of you can’t do this,” Xiao Shu’s eyes suddenly turned cold, and his tone also carried a hint of undisguised warning, “then, I might consider sending him back to his original world in advance and let him continue his ridiculous and meaningless ‘camp confrontation’!”
Xiao Shu’s words were decisive and powerful, full of unquestionable determination and strong aura.
He knew that it was almost impossible to expect Galen and Darius, two extreme beings representing light and darkness, order and chaos, to put aside their past grudges and coexist peacefully in a short period of time.
But he must draw a clear bottom line between them and establish an authority that cannot be challenged.
That is – for him, everything must be based on the overall situation of fighting against the Taotie and developing power! Any attempt to undermine internal unity and provoke conflicts between the camps will be strictly stopped and punished by him!
After hearing Xiao Shu’s stern rebuke and warning, the anger on Garen’s face gradually subsided.
Although he was still wary and distrustful of Darius, his loyalty and respect for Xiao Shu forced him to suppress his anger.
He silently put away the greatsword in his hand, but his eyes were still fixed on Darius, as if saying: If the Summoner had not stopped me, I would have let you know the power of Demacia’s justice today!
And after listening to Xiao Shu’s “domineering president”-style declaration, a barely perceptible admiration flashed in Darius’s cold eyes?
He didn’t seem to have expected that this seemingly young and not very powerful “summoner” actually possessed such strong tactics and unquestionable courage.
This style of doing things, which emphasizes strength and goals over trivial matters, does have some of the Noxian iron-blooded style.
He slowly lowered the huge blood-red battle axe from his shoulder, but did not completely relax his vigilance.
He just looked at Xiao Shu again with a deeper and more playful gaze, as if he was evaluating whether this “summoner” was really capable of controlling a “ferocious beast” like him.
Under Xiao Shu’s almost tough mediation and suppression, although Garen and Darius still looked at each other with dislike, they finally suppressed the hostility and conflict that was about to break out between them, and reluctantly expressed their willingness to obey the summoner’s orders and temporarily “put aside the dispute and unite against the outside world.”
Seeing this, Xiao Shu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
He knew that this was only a temporary compromise, and that there was still a long way to go before the two of them could truly live in harmony.
But it’s at least a good start.
In order to better bring out the talents of the new hero Darius, and to further balance the “status” and “influence” of the two heroes in the stronghold, Xiao Shu decided to follow the example of building the “Demacia Barracks (virtual projection)” for Garen before, and also use the system’s functions to build an exclusive “building” for Darius in the stronghold that matches his identity and faction characteristics.
He opened the system interface and quickly found an option related to Noxus in the “Base Building” module – “Noxus Command Post (virtual projection)”.
According to the system introduction, the main functions of this “Noxus Command Post (virtual projection)” are:
1: Slightly improves the efficiency and effectiveness of Noxus heroes (currently only Darius) in tactical planning, intelligence analysis, and command exercises within the base.
2: Slightly enhance the range of effect of the hero Darius’ “Leadership” aura (if he has it, or can awaken it in the future) and the morale bonus and discipline enhancement effect on his troops (not yet available).
3. When there are more heroes from the “Noxus” camp or corresponding troops are recruited in the future, the command post projection can serve as the core place for them to assemble, deploy and receive instructions.
4: Similarly, as the level and influence of the stronghold (related to “Noxus” or the host’s own reputation) increase, the virtual command post projection may also be upgraded in the future to unlock more functional modules related to the Noxian military system, such as “Noxus Armory (Projection)”, “Noxus War Crucible (Projection)”, etc.
Xiao Shu chose to build this “Noxus Command Post (virtual projection)” without hesitation.
Following his confirmation, a dark red energy field filled with iron, blood, and murderous aura quickly rose up in another open space within the stronghold.
In the energy field, the shadow of a rough Noxian-style command post with ferocious metal spikes and huge war totems vaguely emerged.
Darius looked at the “command post” that suddenly appeared in front of him and was filled with the familiar Noxian atmosphere. On his face, which was as cold as steel, a rare expression of satisfaction appeared.
He took heavy steps, walked to the projection of the virtual command post, and looked at it carefully.
“Humph, it looks good at least.”
He muttered something in a low voice, and although there was still a hint of nitpicking in his tone, it was already a pretty good evaluation compared to his previous contempt for Garen’s “flashy Demacia shack, which he considered to be “gaudy and full of false brilliance.”
At least, this “Noxian Command Post” full of iron, blood and power looks more imposing than that “small shack”, and is more in line with his identity and aesthetics as the commander of Noxus.
With the addition of new heroes and the initial resolution of the internal “faction conflict”, Darius quickly demonstrated his iron-blooded, efficient and professional qualities as an experienced Noxian commander.
Under Xiao Shu’s guidance, he quickly became familiar with the basic situation of the entire abandoned military base, including the existing personnel in the stronghold (currently only Xiao Shu, Garen and himself), material reserves, defense facilities, and the surrounding geographical environment, etc.
Chapter 40 Loyal Knight Galen: My Lord, I will keep watch for you! (Old Version)
Then, he pointed out the many loopholes and irrationalities in the existing defense system in a blunt and even rude manner.
For example, he thought that some of the lookouts that Galen had previously deployed were too exposed and could easily become targets for the enemy’s long-range firepower; some of the traps were too simple and could only deal with some brainless mutant beasts, and had almost no effect on the organized Taotie soldiers; the configuration of the firepower points was also too scattered to form effective cross-fire and key defense
He also scoffed at Galen’s previous “chivalrous” and methodical patrol style, believing that it was a huge waste of time and energy and inefficient.
In his eyes, defense should be proactive and aggressive! Patrolling should be efficient, with the main purpose of hunting and obtaining intelligence!
With Xiao Shu’s tacit approval and support (after all, Darius was obviously much more professional than him, a half-baked one, in terms of military command and defense construction), Darius began to make drastic changes to the overall replanning and adjustment of the entire stronghold’s fortifications and warning system.
He requested that all lookout posts be camouflaged and reinforced and equipped with more effective observation and communication equipment.
He required that all traps be redesigned and relocated to make them more concealed, lethal and targeted (for example, based on the energy armor and action characteristics of the Taotie soldiers, some complex traps that could cause armor penetration, delay or area damage were set up).
He demanded that all firepower points be concentrated and optimally configured to ensure that at least two layers of cross-fire networks could be formed in key defensive directions, and that sufficient mobile firing positions and spare ammunition be reserved.
He also personally developed a more rigorous and efficient patrol and guard rotation system, dividing the area around the entire stronghold into different responsibility areas, requiring patrol personnel (currently mainly Galen and himself taking turns) to complete the screening and elimination of all suspicious targets within the responsibility area within the specified time.
Under his supervision and personal demonstration, the defense level and overall alert level of the entire abandoned military base were rapidly improving at a speed visible to the naked eye.
The originally somewhat loose and dilapidated stronghold was gradually filled with the solemn, murderous and chilling iron-blooded atmosphere unique to Noxus.
Even Garen, who was always known for his strictness and self-discipline, couldn’t help but be amazed after seeing Darius’s “devilish” defense and training standards. At the same time, he also learned a lot of “war skills” that he had never encountered in the Demacia military camp, which focused more on actual combat efficiency and lethality.
As Xiao Shu watched the positive changes taking place in the stronghold, he became more and more satisfied with Darius’s arrival.
He knew that although this iron-blooded commander was arrogant and difficult to control, his military talent and practical experience were unquestionable.
With him, this small “embryo of a power” can be said to have a truly qualified “military commander” and a solid foundation for survival and development in the cruel wars of the future.
The disastrous defeat in the Battle of Luoyun City and the “Demacia” flag flying high above the ruins of the city were undoubtedly a great humiliation for the Taotie Legion, which always regarded itself as conquerors.
Although the battle line on Earth is currently too long, the main forces are mostly tied up in several major strategic locations, and there is no time to allocate more troops to deal with this suddenly emerging and unknown “Demacia” organization.
However, this does not mean that Taotie will give up and swallow his anger.
Although they are arrogant, they are not completely brainless.
The potential threat posed by a mysterious force that can single-handedly defeat a standard reinforced battalion of theirs (in their view, the “Golden God of War” is likely to be the core or even the only combat force of the “Demacia” organization) is enough to attract their high attention.
Therefore, within a few days after the battle of Luoyun City ended, Taotie’s front-line command responded quickly.
They drew a special reconnaissance team composed of more experienced, better-equipped elite soldiers with stronger firepower from the neighboring war zone and issued a special mission – retaliatory search and strategic reconnaissance.
Although this Taotie elite team is small, with only about twenty members, each of them is a veteran who has crawled out of the mountains of corpses and seas of blood. They are rich in combat experience and have a stronger will.
They are equipped with the latest models of individual combat equipment of the Taotie Legion, including energy rifles with greater power and longer range, composite armor with stronger defense, and individual flying wings capable of short-distance gliding and covert raids.
More importantly, they also carry a variety of advanced detection equipment, such as high-precision vital signs scanners, miniature vibration sensors, and special trackers that can analyze energy residues and track specific target pheromones.
Their purpose is very clear:
First, conduct a carpet search and tracking along several main routes that the “Golden God of War” might have evacuated after the Battle of Luoyun City, trying to find the secret bases or traces of activities of the “Demacia” organization.
Second, once a suspicious target is discovered or contact is made with the Demacia organization, at all costs, its strength, scale, technical level, personnel composition and possible weaknesses must be assessed as detailed as possible.
Third, if conditions permit and one’s own safety can be ensured, one can launch tentative attacks or harassment on the Demacia organization to achieve the purpose of retaliation and deterrence, while also further collecting its combat data.
The commander of this elite Taotie team is a battle-hardened Taotie Centurion known for his cunning and ferocity.
It is fully aware of the importance of this mission and also understands the strength and mystery of its opponent.
Therefore, it behaves extremely cautiously and carefully during its actions, but also more ruthless and brutal.
As they search and move forward, they will ruthlessly eliminate any “obstacles” that may pose a threat to them or expose their whereabouts, whether they are lost survivors on Earth, scattered local resistance organizations, or even some innocent wild animals.
A “retaliatory reconnaissance” operation full of danger and murderous intent has quietly begun against Xiao Shu and Garen.
Chapter 41 New Quest! Do something big and promote Demacia! (Old Version)
Naturally, all of this could not escape the eyes of Xiao Shu’s increasingly perfect early warning system.
Since the establishment of the two virtual projections of “Demacia Barracks” and “Noxus Command Post”, Xiao Shu has used some of the permissions granted by the system and some of the technologies analyzed from the wreckage of the Taotie to upgrade and transform the sensor network around his base.
He repaired and redeployed several old surveillance probes at the abandoned military base, and connected them with the miniature unmanned reconnaissance aircraft he had modified and some simple vibration and infrared sensors, forming an early warning system that, although limited in coverage, was relatively sensitive and reliable.
Just when the Taotie elite team entered the area about thirty kilometers away from the outskirts of the stronghold, Xiao Shu’s early warning system sounded the alarm.
Through analyzing the blurry images sent back by the drone and the data collected by the sensors, Xiao Shu quickly determined that this was a more dangerous enemy that was completely different from the ordinary Taotie patrols they had encountered before.
Their equipment is better, their movements are more covert, and their formation is more professional. They are obviously elite forces sent by the Taotie to carry out special missions.
Moreover, judging from the direction they were heading and the focus of their search, their target was most likely their stronghold.
“Humph, these gluttons are really thieves with evil intentions.”
Xiao Shu looked at the flashing red dots on the screen and a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth.
He knew that although the battle in Luoyun City made the name of “Demacia” famous, it would also inevitably arouse the vigilance and revenge of the Taotie.
The appearance of this elite team was completely within his expectations.
However, this may not be an opportunity for him.
An opportunity to test the combat capabilities of the new hero Darius.
An opportunity to show the outside world, especially those forces that may be watching them secretly, a powerful force that is different from the open and aboveboard style of “Demacia”, a more iron-blooded and domineering force.
An opportunity to let those Taotie know how heavy a price they will pay if they dare to provoke them!
A sharp light flashed in Xiao Shu’s eyes.
He immediately told this information to Darius, who had just familiarized himself with the situation at the base and was studying the sand table in the virtual projection of the “Noxian Command Post”.
“Darius,” Xiao Shu’s voice came clearly into Darius’s ears through the intercom, “Our ‘guest’ is here.
A Taotie elite team of about 20 people, well-equipped and with ill intentions, is currently approaching the southeast of our base and is expected to enter our ambush circle in half an hour. “
He paused and added: “I will give you complete command of this operation. You can freely decide the combat plan and method of action.
I have only one request – wipe them out completely, leaving no one alive! Let them know that this is not a place where they can run wild as they please! “
Darius, who was gesturing something on the sand table with a small wooden stick, slowly raised his head when he heard Xiao Shu’s words.
On his face, which was as cold as steel, a smile full of cruelty and bloodthirstiness appeared at the corner of his mouth.
“Oh? A foolish bug is coming to my door so soon?”
His voice was low and hoarse, full of desire for battle and contempt for the enemy. “It’s just right. Let me stretch my muscles and see how much stronger these so-called ‘elites’ are than those losers who were slaughtered by that Demacia kid in Luoyun City.”
He threw the small wooden stick in his hand away, then picked up the huge blood-red battle axe, his eyes flashing with excitement and brutality.
“Summoner, you stay here and enjoy a bloody feast from Noxus!”
“Let these ignorant bugs also experience what true terror is!”
Darius had no intention of taking Galen with him.
In his opinion, it was an insult to the bravery of Noxus that it didn’t require two heroes to attack at the same time to deal with just twenty Taotie “miscellaneous soldiers”.
He seemed to be taking this opportunity to demonstrate to the “Demacia lackey” who had been quite critical of him, and to the “summoner” who seemed to still have some doubts about him, what the true strength and efficiency of the Hand of Noxus was!
He walked out of the command post alone, striding out at high speed.
However, he was not completely complacent.
Following Xiao Shu’s suggestion, he still brought several specially modified armed drones equipped with high explosives and armor-piercing warheads.
Although these drones are small in size and have limited power, they may be able to provide some unexpected auxiliary role at critical moments.
Based on the real-time intelligence provided by Xiao Shu and his own quick assessment of the terrain, Darius quickly and carefully set up a deadly ambush in a narrow valley where the Taotie elite team was most likely to pass through.
He cleverly hid the armed drones in the rock crevices and dense bushes on both sides of the valley, and set the detonation instructions and attack targets.
Then, like an experienced cheetah, he lurked silently in the shadows on one side of the valley, restrained all his breath, blended into the surrounding environment, and quietly waited for the arrival of prey.
The bloody giant axe in his hand emitted a heart-pounding dark red light in the dim light, like a hungry beast licking its fangs greedily, longing for the upcoming blood feast.
Time passes by every second.
About twenty minutes later, the elite Taotie team finally appeared at the entrance of the valley.
Just as Xiao Shu had expected, they acted extremely cautiously.
The team was in a standard combat search formation, with two people in a group, taking turns to cover each other as they advanced.
At the front of the team, there were two Taotie soldiers holding highly sensitive detection instruments, constantly scanning the surrounding environment, trying to find any possible traps or ambushes.
Every step they take is cautious, as if walking on thin ice.
However, they did not know that they had already stepped into a death trap carefully prepared for them by an iron-blooded commander from Noxus.
When the entire Taotie elite team completely entered the core area of the ambush circle set by Darius——
Chapter 42: Planning a debut show! Must be cool, must be shocking! (Old version)
Disaster has come!
“Now!”
Darius shouted coldly in his heart, and used a simple detonator reserved for him by Xiao Shu to simultaneously activate the armed drones hidden on both sides of the valley!
“Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!”
Several sharp sounds of breaking through the air were heard!
Those armed drones, like poisonous bees, suddenly jumped out from their hiding places, in an almost suicidal and crazy posture, dragging long tail flames, and slammed into the most densely populated area of the Taotie team!
“BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!”
A series of violent explosions suddenly sounded in the narrow valley, deafening!
Flames shot up into the sky, thick smoke billowed, and countless pieces of rubble and shrapnel flew around like hail!
The Taotie team obviously did not expect to be attacked so suddenly and fiercely.
Although they were well-equipped and had quick reactions, they were still caught off guard by the close-range, indiscriminate saturation explosion attack and their formation was thrown into chaos.
At least three or four Taotie soldiers were blown away in the explosion, their heavy armor was blown to pieces, and their dark green blood dyed the ground red.
There were also several Taotie soldiers who, although not hit directly, were also affected by the shock wave of the explosion. They fell to the ground and temporarily lost their ability to fight.
The entire Taotie team fell into a brief period of chaos and panic.
And at this critical moment, a burly figure like a black lightning, with an unparalleled terrifying aura, suddenly jumped out from the shadows on one side of the valley!
It’s Darius!
He was like an ancient ferocious beast awakened from its slumber, or a murderous demon crawling out of the abyss of hell, emitting a suffocating aura of iron, blood and tyranny. The enormous blood-red battle axe in his hand drew heart-pounding dark red streaks in the air, and slashed fiercely at those frightened Taotie soldiers!
“Noxus, come!”
Darius let out a low roar full of the pleasure of killing!
Every swing of his axe was powerful and precise, without any unnecessary movements, and was full of the concise and efficient killing aesthetic unique to the Noxian army!
The Taotie soldier closest to him had just recovered from the impact of the explosion. Before he could raise the energy rifle in his hand, Darius chopped him down diagonally at the shoulder with an axe, cutting half of his body and the weapon in his hand into two pieces!
Another Taotie elite warrior tried to block with his energy shield. His proud energy shield, which could withstand large-caliber armor-piercing bullets, was easily torn and shattered like a thin layer of window paper in front of Darius’s blood-red battle axe that was infused with terrifying power! Then, the battle axe continued to slam into his helmet, smashing his head and helmet into a pool of blurred flesh and blood!
The sturdy alloy armor on the Taotie soldiers was useless and vulnerable in front of Darius’s “guillotine” that seemed to be able to cut off everything!
His signature and terrifying skill, the “Noxian Guillotine”, demonstrated its terrifying and bloody power!
He raised the huge axe in his hand high, and a layer of strange and ominous dark red blood light flashed on the axe blade, as if it condensed the resentment and curses of countless dead souls!
Then, he locked onto a Taotie leader who was trying to resist stubbornly, and roared with a ruthless judgment: “Die! Bug!”
The giant axe suddenly chopped down with a scream that tore through the air and a terrifying pressure that seemed to be able to cut off the soul!
The Taotie leader didn’t even have time to scream before his body was cut in two from head to toe, like butter being cut by a red-hot iron! Blood and internal organs gushed out like a fountain, the scene was bloody, shocking, and disgusting!
This primitive, brutal, yet extremely powerful and visually impactful way of slaughter completely frightened the Taotie soldiers who claimed to be “the most advanced civilization in the universe”!
They had never seen such a terrifying, brutal and unreasonable enemy!
This was not a battle at all, it was a one-sided, bloody execution!
“Devil! He is the devil!”
“Run away! We are no match for him!”
The remaining Taotie soldiers screamed in despair, no longer caring about any missions or orders. They dropped their weapons and turned around to escape from this valley that was like hell on earth.
However, how could Darius give them this opportunity?
“Want to escape? It’s too late!”
He uttered a sneer that was full of mockery and murderous intent, exerted force on his feet, and his burly body rushed after him like an arrow.
The blood-red axe in his hand turned into a series of death-dealing spells, mercilessly reaping the lives of those who tried to escape.
This ambush did not last long, only a few minutes in total.
But the brutality of the process and the bloodiness of the scene far exceeded any small-scale conflict Xiao Shu and Garen had experienced before.
When the last Taotie soldier was beheaded by Darius with an axe amidst his desperate wails, the entire valley finally returned to deathly silence.
Darius slowly straightened up. His dark heavy armor was already stained with a thick, sticky layer of dark green Taotie blood, emitting a disgusting stench.
The huge blood-red battle axe in his hand had hot blood dripping from the axe blade, as if a ferocious beast that had just drunk its fill of blood was burping in satisfaction.
He stood in the sea of corpses and blood, which was like a hellish Asura scene, consisting of broken limbs, shattered internal organs and twisted metal debris. His eyes were still cold and sharp, and his expression did not change at all, as if he had just done something insignificant and commonplace.
This indifference to killing and contempt for life emanating from the bones made Xiao Shu, who was watching all this through the real-time footage from a drone far away in the stronghold, feel a chill rising from the bottom of his heart.
He knew that this iron-blooded commander from Noxus and the upright and kind-hearted Garen were two completely different beings.
He is a true, peerless weapon created only for killing and conquering!
Chapter 43 Target: Second-tier cities! Taotie, wait for your guests! (Old version)
Just as Darius was about to clean up the battlefield and collect the spoils, he seemed to notice something. He suddenly raised his head, and his sharp eyes shot towards the sky in the distance of the valley like two materialized lightning bolts.
There, an imperceptible black dot was escaping into the distance at a very fast speed.
It was a long-range reconnaissance drone belonging to a local military in a certain eastern war zone of China.
It was originally performing routine battlefield patrol and intelligence gathering tasks, but was unexpectedly attracted by the violent explosions and energy fluctuations in the valley, and quietly flew over to check it out.
Although due to the long distance and the interference of smoke and dust in the valley, the pictures taken by the drone were of very poor quality and blurry, and most of the key battle processes were not fully recorded.
However, the burly black figure holding a huge blood-red battle axe and killing wantonly on the battlefield like a demon from hell, as well as the suffocating and terrifying destructive power and bloody and brutal fighting style he displayed, left an extremely deep, even unforgettable impression on the personnel responsible for intelligence analysis in the rear.
This “abnormal situation report” containing blurry images and some battlefield data was quickly encrypted and sent to the military’s higher-level intelligence analysis department.
In a heavily guarded intelligence center, several experienced analysts were sitting in front of a large holographic projection device, repeatedly playing and studying the blurry images full of noise and shaking sent back from the front line.
“The target’s identity is unknown, tentative codename ‘Black Axe’.”
A young analyst pointed at the vaguely visible black figure on the screen and said in a serious tone, “Judging from his size and strength, he should also be a specially enhanced super soldier, or possess some unknown genetic ability.”
“His weapon is a huge two-handed battle axe. Preliminary judgment shows that its material may contain some unknown ultra-high-density alloy with extremely strong armor-piercing ability.
Look here,” another analyst paused the video and zoomed in on the moment when Darius swung his axe to cut through the Taotie’s armor. “The Taotie’s standard alloy armor had almost no resistance in front of him and was easily torn apart.”
“What’s even more terrifying is his fighting style,” an elderly senior analyst with graying hair said with a frown, “It’s too brutal! It’s simply a one-sided massacre! Did you notice that he seems to enjoy the killing process very much, and his methods are extremely bloody, leaving almost no corpse intact.
This fighting style is completely different from the ‘Golden God of War’ we analyzed before!”
“Yes,” the young analyst nodded, and called up another file, displaying it side by side on the holographic projection, “This is the video footage we collected before about the two battles of the ‘Golden God of War’ in Wangjiang City and Luoyun City.
You can compare them. ”
On one side of the screen is the “Golden God of War” Garen, wearing golden armor, holding a huge sword, bright and brave, and moving with great force, like an undefeated knight on the battlefield.
On the other side, there is Darius the Black Axe, who is dressed in dark heavy armor, carrying a blood-red giant axe on his shoulder, and is ferocious, brutal, and decisive in killing, like a Shura demon crawling out of the abyss of hell.
Although both of them have demonstrated powerful combat capabilities far beyond ordinary people, their fighting styles, weapons and equipment, and the overall feeling they give people are very different.
One represents light, protection and hope.
The other represents darkness, killing and despair.
“What are the origins of these two people, or these two forces?”
The senior analyst rubbed his swollen temples, feeling deeply confused and uneasy.
At this moment, a technician in charge of language analysis and signal decoding suddenly said excitedly: “Report! We have vaguely identified a keyword that may be the organization or camp to which Black Axe belongs from the battlefield recording after multiple noise reduction and voice recognition processing!”
“Oh? What is it?”
Everyone immediately turned their eyes to him.
The technician took a deep breath, tapped a few times on the keyboard, and then said in a somewhat uncertain tone: “The pronunciation of this word is very strange, and there is no matching record in our database.
According to our linguistic experts’ preliminary analysis, it sounds like ‘Noxus’?”
“Noxus?”
When this word full of iron, blood and conquest was clearly uttered from the technician’s mouth, the analysis center of the entire military intelligence department fell into an eerie silence.
Everyone present keenly smelled an unusual scent from this unfamiliar word.
The senior analyst of Noxus tapped the table with his fingers, frowning, his eyes full of solemnity and confusion. “This word seems to be similar to the ‘Demacia’ called out by the ‘Golden God of War’ before. The pronunciation style and the feeling it gives people seem to be somewhat similar. Both carry an ancient and powerful exotic flavor.”
“Yes, sir.”
The young analyst immediately responded, “We initially suspected that these two words might not be a coincidence, and there might be some kind of intrinsic connection between them.
For example, they may all belong to the same unknown language system, or represent two mysterious organizations that are related or even opposed to each other.”
“One is ‘Demacia’, the other is ‘Noxus’,” another analyst muttered to himself, with a thoughtful expression on his face, “Golden God of War, Black Axe Warrior. One is bright and brave, the other is fierce and brutal. Why does this sound so much like the opposing camps representing light and darkness, order and chaos in some ancient legends?”
Although this speculation sounds a bit far-fetched and unfounded, it does not seem completely impossible in this chaotic era with aliens flying all over the sky and superheroes everywhere.
This urgent intelligence, which included a preliminary analysis of the “Black Axe” battle footage and highlighted the mysterious word “Noxus”, was quickly reported up the chain of command and eventually reached the Grand Canyon’s highest command center.
When General Dukao saw the latest intelligence report, especially the word “Noxus” which was full of aggressiveness and murderous connotations, an unprecedented solemnity and confusion emerged on his face, which was always as calm as a mountain.
Chapter 44: Warframe fine-tuning! Garen: It feels even cooler! (Old version)
Noxus
These two mysterious words that appeared one after another, full of exotic style, and the extremely powerful mysterious individuals they represented with completely different fighting styles, made this iron-blooded general who had experienced hundreds of battles and seen all kinds of storms feel unprecedented confusion and tremendous pressure.
What is going on?
Could it be that there really are some superpower organizations on Earth that they have never discovered before and that have been passed down from ancient times? For some unknown reason, these organizations have always chosen to remain in seclusion, and only now, when human civilization is facing a critical moment of life and death, have they finally decided to revive and send their powerful warriors to intervene in this war that is sweeping the world?
If this is true, then what is the position of these so-called “Demacia” and “Noxus”? What is their purpose? Are they enemies or friends to the Earth military and the Heroes? Why did they choose to appear at this time? How many unknown powerful powers and secrets do they hold in their hands?
Or is the situation more complicated and worse?
These so-called “Demacia” and “Noxus” are not native to Earth at all, but are from an unknown, new alien civilization deep in the universe? Like Taotie, do they also have some ulterior motives for this beautiful blue planet Earth?
If so, what is their relationship with the Taotie? Are they allies? Are they enemies? Or are they just speculators who want to take advantage of the chaos on Earth to get a piece of the pie, just like the vultures?
These unknown factors that came one after another, like layers of fog, shrouded General Dukao’s heart, making him feel unprecedentedly difficult and uneasy.
The situation on the Earth battlefield, which had already become extremely complicated due to the invasion of the Taotie, became even more confusing and more difficult to control due to the emergence of these mysterious forces.
“Convene an emergency combat meeting immediately!”
General Dukao took a deep breath, forced down the uneasiness in his heart, and gave orders to the communications officer beside him in an unquestionable tone.
He knew that he had to inform the members of the Xiongbing Company and other senior leaders of the command center of the latest intelligence as soon as possible so that they could pool their wisdom and jointly discuss countermeasures.
In the operations meeting room of the Giant Canyon, the atmosphere was extremely solemn.
When Lianfeng presented the latest information about “Black Axe” and “Noxus” to everyone through holographic projection, everyone’s face showed the same confusion and solemnity as General Dukao.
“After Demacia, there’s another Noxus?”
Reina looked at the black figure holding a blood-red giant axe and emitting a terrifying murderous aura on the screen, as well as the unfamiliar word full of aggressive meanings. Her pretty eyebrows slightly frowned, and her tone was full of amusement and vigilance, “These two names don’t sound like friends.
They seem like natural enemies. “
“From the perspective of fighting style, it is true.”
Qilin pointed at the battle images of “Golden War God” and “Black Axe” displayed side by side on the screen, and calmly analyzed, “One is upright, bold and full of knightly honor; the other is fierce and brutal, decisive and full of executioner-like coldness and ruthlessness.
If they really belong to the same organization, then the internal structure of this organization is too fragmented, isn’t it? “
“Is it possible,” Ge Xiaolun scratched his head and made a bold guess, “They are not from the same organization at all? But two different, possibly even hostile mysterious forces? Just because of some coincidence, they chose to appear on the battlefield on Earth at this time?”
“This possibility cannot be ruled out.”
Rose crossed her arms over her chest, her eyes sharply scanning every detail on the screen, and said in a deep voice, “Moreover, judging from the slogans they shouted, ‘Demacia’ and ‘Noxus’ are probably the names of their respective organizations, or represent their respective beliefs and camps.”
“If that’s the case, then the situation is even more complicated.”
Zhao Xin smacked his lips, a worried look on his face, “Not only do we have to deal with the Taotie, but we also have to be wary of these mysterious guys who we don’t know if they are friends or foes.
If they start a fight or get us involved, it will be a big trouble.”
General Dukao’s expression became more serious as he listened to everyone’s discussions.
He knew that the concerns of these young super soldiers were not unfounded.
If “Demacia” and “Noxus” are really two powerful opposing forces, and they both choose to show up on the battlefield on Earth, then Earth is likely to become a stage for their struggle.
By that time, the situation of mankind will probably be more difficult and dangerous than it is now.
“No matter what,” General Dukao took a deep breath and said slowly in his unique voice full of determination, “We cannot take these unknown factors lightly.
From now on, the names of ‘Demacia’ and ‘Noxus’, as well as any intelligence related to them, will be listed as the highest level of attention. “
“Lianfeng, you are responsible for coordinating with the intelligence department and continue to dig deeper into the origins and backgrounds of these two names.
I don’t care what method you use or how much you pay, you must find out as soon as possible who they are! What is their purpose! Are they kind or malicious towards us humans! “
“At the same time, notify all frontline combat units, as well as special operations teams and intelligence personnel operating behind enemy lines. Once they find members suspected of being from Demacia or Noxus again, they must collect as much intelligence about them as possible at all costs, while ensuring their own safety. This includes their appearance, weapons and equipment, combat methods, energy reactions, and any words or actions that may reveal their identities and intentions.”
“But,” General Dukao said with a stronger tone, his eyes becoming extremely stern, “without clear instructions from the headquarters, no one is allowed to contact, provoke or directly clash with them! All actions must be based on observation and intelligence gathering! Do you understand?”
Everyone present responded in unison, and everyone’s face was filled with solemnity and vigilance.
Chapter 45: Drone Reconnaissance! Battlefield Information at Your Fingertips! (Old Version)
They knew that a secret war centered around these mysterious forces had already begun.
And they, as the top super soldiers on earth, will inevitably be drawn into this more complex and dangerous vortex.
Regarding these suddenly appearing, powerful and mysterious “Demacia” and “Noxian” warriors, the Heroes Company naturally would not just stop at verbal discussions and intelligence analysis, they also tried to take some practical actions to try to track and locate the traces of these mysterious strong men.
Qiangwei, who possesses space wormhole technology, is undoubtedly the best candidate to carry out such tracking missions.
After obtaining intelligence about the approximate activity area of the “Noxian hunk” code-named “Black Axe” (mainly based on the location where the military reconnaissance drone last disappeared and some abnormal energy fluctuation signals in the surrounding area), Rose, at the instruction of General Dukao, tried to use her elusive micro-space wormhole technology to conduct long-distance secret detection and tracking.
She can open a micro wormhole the size of a needle tip that is almost imperceptible to the naked eye, and place it in any corner of the target area. Then, through this wormhole, she can quietly observe the situation in the target area, or collect energy signals and environmental data there.
This detection method is extremely covert and almost impossible to be detected by conventional detection methods.
However, what surprised and frustrated Rose was that her several attempts to detect the wormhole in the area where the suspected “Noxian” strongmen were active were like a drop in the ocean, and she did not make any substantial progress.
She couldn’t pinpoint the exact location of the “Black Axe”, and couldn’t even capture a clear, special energy signal that could lock onto the target.
All she could sense was a chaotic energy field that was disrupted and blocked by some unknown force.
It was as if the area was surrounded by an invisible fog that blocked all detection.
Qiangwei didn’t know that all this was the result of Xiao Shu’s early preparations.
Ever since summoning Darius and anticipating that the Taotie and the Earth’s military might intensify their reconnaissance of their stronghold, Xiao Shu immediately spent some of his precious energy points to exchange for several basic technical drawings of “signal jammers” and “energy shielding force field generators” from the [Hero Summoning System] mall.
Then, he used some of the technology he had analyzed from the wreckage of the Taotie, as well as some scrap electronic components and energy modules found in abandoned military bases, to personally create several simple but very practical signal interference and energy shielding devices.
He cleverly arranged these devices on the outskirts of the stronghold and on some of the necessary roads leading to the stronghold, forming a simple defense system that, although small in scope, could effectively interfere with and shield most conventional detection methods (including space wormhole detection).
It was these seemingly inconspicuous devices that caused Rose’s invincible micro-wormhole detection technology to fail for the first time.
After several failed attempts, Qiangwei had no choice but to report the situation to General Dukao.
This result caused the top leaders of the Xiongbinglian to raise their assessment of the technical level and anti-reconnaissance capabilities of the mysterious “Demacia” and “Noxus” forces.
They realized that these guys were not only incredibly powerful individually, but also seemed to possess some special technology that they did not currently understand and could effectively counter their own detection methods.
This undoubtedly makes them feel more difficult and uneasy.
General Dukao rubbed his temples, which were aching slightly from days of hard work, and felt that the complexity and seriousness of the situation had far exceeded his initial expectations.
These mysterious warriors from “Demacia” and “Noxus” who have appeared one after another have demonstrated combat capabilities that are comparable to or even surpass those of ordinary first-generation super soldiers in some aspects.
Moreover, judging from their two actions (Wangjiang City, Luoyun City and the ambush against the Taotie elite team), their actions were by no means accidental or impromptu, but were full of clear purpose, careful planning and efficient execution.
Behind this, there must be a unified and powerful organization providing command and coordination.
Who is this organization? Where is their base? How many people are there? What is their ultimate goal?
These questions, like huge question marks, hovered in General Dukao’s mind, making him unable to sleep or eat.
He once again issued a strict order, requiring the intelligence department to use all available resources and means at all costs to strengthen the collection and analysis of intelligence related to the names of “Demacia” and “Noxus”, and to find out their background as soon as possible.
At the same time, he once again reminded all frontline combat troops and members of the Xiongbing Company that if they encounter these unidentified powerful individuals in the future, they must remain highly vigilant and restrained, try to avoid direct armed conflicts, and all actions must be based on observation, recording and intelligence gathering as the primary task.
Before thoroughly understanding the other party’s cards and intentions, any rash actions may lead to unpredictable serious consequences.
Just as the outside world was filled with doubts and undercurrents due to the successive appearances of “Demacia” and “Noxus”, the atmosphere inside Xiao Shu’s small abandoned military base also seemed somewhat subtle and tense.
Garen and Darius, the two powerful heroes representing the light of Demacia and the iron blood of Noxus respectively, although they temporarily reached a verbal agreement of “united against external foes” under the strong pressure of Xiao Shu, the estrangement and hostility between them caused by the opposition of camps and conflict of ideas are not so easy to eliminate.
Garen still couldn’t stand Darius’ brutal, bloody and unscrupulous fighting style, as well as the strong murderous aura in him.
In his opinion, Darius’s behavior was a blasphemy against the two sacred words “war” and “bravery”.
Darius, on the other hand, sneered at and disdained Galen’s style of doing things, which he thought was full of “chivalrous pedantry” and “unnecessary kindness.”
Chapter 46 Xiao Shu: World, are you ready to welcome Demacia? (Old version)
He mocked Garen for paying too much attention to so-called “honor” and “rules” in battle, believing that it was a waste of precious time and energy, and even leaving opportunities for the enemy to take advantage.
Whenever the two had a chance to be alone, they would often have fierce arguments and frictions over trivial matters or different opinions on some tactical details.
If Xiao Shu hadn’t stepped in to stop them in time, they would have almost come to blows several times.
Xiao Shu also felt a bit troubled by this situation.
He knew that getting these two guys, whose personalities and ideas were as incompatible as fire and water, to truly cooperate sincerely would probably be harder than climbing to the sky.
However, he could not allow the conflict between them to escalate indefinitely.
After all, they are a team now and will face even more powerful enemies together in the future.
If we cannot be united internally, how can we grow and develop, and how can we establish hegemony?
So, after careful consideration, Xiao Shu decided to adopt the method of “fighting poison with poison” and “adapting through battle” to try to ease the conflict between them and cultivate a tacit understanding between them.
He began to consciously arrange some small-scale cooperative training programs involving two people.
For example, he would set up a simulated battlefield environment and require Garen, who has stronger defense and is better at frontal attacks, to be the main attacker, responsible for attracting the enemy’s main firepower and forcibly tearing open the enemy’s defense line.
Then, Darius, who has stronger attack power and is better at seizing opportunities to deliver fatal blows, will suddenly cut in from the flank or rear and carry out efficient decapitation and clearing out of exposed important enemy targets or weak links.
This kind of tactical cooperation sounds simple, but in the actual implementation process, it places extremely high demands on the two people’s tacit understanding, sense of timing, and mutual trust.
Sure enough, in the first few training sessions, the performance between the two could only be described as a “disaster.”
Garen would often deliberately slow down his attack rhythm because he was dissatisfied with Darius’s fierce charge that “regardless of the life and death of friendly troops”, trying to “protect” the Noxian who he thought was “reckless and impulsive”.
Darius, on the other hand, would deliberately refuse to cooperate with Garen because he disliked his “hesitant” and “dragging his feet” “knight style of play”, and would even use some sarcastic words to irritate Garen’s nerves.
On the training ground, you can often hear conversations like this:
“Hey! Demacia idiot! Are you fighting the enemy with an embroidery needle? Can you be faster? If you slow down, those ‘gluttonous snacks’ will be scared away by you!”
(Darius)
“Shut up! Butcher of Noxus! I am following the tactics set by the Master Summoner! Unlike you, who only knows how to charge recklessly with bloodthirsty desires! If I hadn’t blocked most of the attacks for you, you would have been blasted into ashes by those ‘gluttonous snacks’!”
(Gaelic)
“Humph! A coward’s excuse! A true warrior never fears the enemy’s fire! Only a coward like you would hide behind a thick tortoise shell and beg for others’ protection!”
“How dare you insult the honor of Demacia! I challenge you to a duel!”
“I’m happy to accompany you! Let me see how much my axe blows your flashy golden armor can withstand!”
Then, Xiao Shu would often have to step forward again, forcibly separate the two guys who were about to fight, and severely criticize and “ideologically educate” them.
Although the training process was full of various quarrels, frictions, and even small-scale “physical conflicts” (of course, they were all stopped in time by Xiao Shu), what made Xiao Shu feel gratified was that these two guys were, after all, real warriors who had experienced many battles and were rich in experience.
Once they truly enter the “combat state”, putting aside their personal likes and dislikes and faction prejudices, they are still able to demonstrate amazing professionalism and unimaginable tactical understanding.
Garen’s impenetrable defense and courageous charge can create an excellent output environment and assault opportunities for Darius.
Darius’s terrifying explosive power and precise killing ability can also make up for Garen’s lack of instantaneous lethality and quickly eliminate those enemy units that pose the greatest threat to Garen.
Gradually, after repeated quarrels, adjustments and joint battles, a subtle and indescribable tacit understanding like “bad friends” and complementarity like “competition” seemed to develop between them.
Although they were still harsh in words and still disliked each other, on the battlefield they were able to subconsciously cooperate with each other, cover each other, and maximize their respective advantages, thus unleashing a powerful combat power that far exceeded “one plus one equals two”.
Xiao Shu keenly realized that as the names of “Demacia” and “Noxus” attracted more and more attention from the outside world, both the Taotie and the Earth’s military would inevitably strengthen their intelligence collection and analysis of these two mysterious forces.
He knew that the crude signal jamming and energy shielding devices around the base could not effectively hide his whereabouts and cards forever.
In order to better protect his own safety and the safety of the heroes, and to be able to implement his subsequent plans more calmly, he decided that he must take the initiative to release some carefully woven false information that can effectively mislead the outside world’s speculation.
What he needs to do is not only to “hide”, but also to “guide”.
He wanted to make those who tried to explore the truth about “Demacia” and “Noxus” fall into the “information trap” he had dug in advance, making them go further and further down the wrong path.
Therefore, Xiao Shu once again used his modified old computer and some basic “network penetration and information camouflage technology drawings” he exchanged from the system mall to start his “information warfare” operation.
He first used multiple encrypted proxy servers and virtual identities to register several seemingly inconspicuous anonymous accounts in some international dark web forums and underground discussion areas that focused on paranormal phenomena, ancient civilizations, and alien technology.
Then, he spent several days carefully weaving several so-called “research posts” that looked very “professional” and full of various “research” and “speculation”, but in fact they were full of loopholes and mixed with truth and falsehood.
Chapter 47: Taotie Attacks the City! I’m afraid of insufficient firepower! (Old version)
The themes of these posts all revolve around one core concept – “new discoveries of remains of ancient lost civilizations on Earth.”
In these posts, Xiao Shu, in a deliberately mysterious and professional tone, vaguely mentioned that in some recently discovered and seldom-visited ancient sites around the world (for example, an icy cave deep in the Himalayas, a lost temple in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, or a mysterious underground palace under the Saha Desert, etc.), archaeologists seem to have discovered traces of highly developed ancient civilizations that are completely different from the existing civilization system on Earth.
The post also solemnly “cited” some so-called “inside information” and “unpublished research reports”, claiming that among these unearthed ancient stone slabs, incomplete documents or mysterious totem symbols, researchers were surprised to find some mysterious symbols and records that were strikingly similar to the words “Demacia” and “Noxus” in pronunciation, shape or symbolic meaning.
The post further “speculated” that these two mysterious words were most likely not the code name of a new secret organization or alien force as the outside world had speculated, but originated from an ancient superpower civilization on Earth that was once extremely powerful and glorious and was forgotten by history.
This ancient civilization may have suddenly disappeared from the earth due to some unknown reason (for example, a prehistoric flood, a meteorite impact, or a devastating internal war, etc.).
But their bloodline and heritage have continued to this day in a secret way.
Now, with human civilization facing a life-and-death crisis from alien invasion, the descendants of these ancient civilizations that have been dormant for thousands of years, or the powerful guardians they left behind, have finally been awakened again, and have begun to reappear in front of the world under the names of “Demacia” and “Noxus”, which represent their ancient heritage and different factions, to fight to protect the Earth.
Xiao Shu’s “careful weaving” was truly brilliant.
He skillfully “grafted” and “bundled” “Demacia” and “Noxus”, two names that originally belonged to another world, with the concept of “lost ancient civilization” on Earth, which is also full of mystery and imagination.
In this way, not only can a seemingly “reasonable” explanation be provided for the sudden appearance of these two names, but it can also effectively divert the attention of the outside world from the direction of “alien intervention” or “modern secret organizations” which are easier to investigate in depth, to the direction of “ancient heritage” which is more illusory, more difficult to verify, and more likely to arouse awe and imagination.
After all, for those inexplicable powerful forces, people are always more willing to believe that they come from some mysterious, unknown, ancient existence that transcends the existing cognitive system.
Xiao Shu believed that as long as this “false information” could be successfully spread and arouse attention and discussion within a certain range, it would be able to effectively interfere with and mislead those who tried to find out the truth, and buy himself more precious time to hide and develop.
The posts about “New Discoveries of Relics of Ancient Lost Civilizations on Earth” carefully woven by Xiao Shu were like small stones thrown into a calm lake. Although they did not immediately cause huge waves, they successfully created ripples in some specific circles.
Most of these posts are vague, full of hints and ambiguous phrases such as “according to reliable sources”, and lack solid archaeological evidence and scientific argumentation.
Logically speaking, in an era of information explosion, this type of “street literature” is unlikely to attract too much attention.
However, Xiao Shu cleverly took advantage of people’s curiosity about unknown things and their desire for “saviors” and “mysterious powers” in the context of the end of the world.
The highly provocative and imaginative keywords in his posts, such as “ancient superpower civilization”, “lost guardian heritage”, and “mysterious totems that are highly consistent with myths and legends”, successfully attracted a specific audience group.
For example, some history enthusiasts who are obsessed with studying ancient myths and unsolved mysteries around the world began to make far-fetched connections and verifications between the two unfamiliar words “Demacia” and “Noxus” and the names of mysterious races or heroes recorded in some ancient legends.
Some archaeology enthusiasts and explorers who are keen on exploring the unknown and challenging their limits have begun to look for clues of the so-called “lost civilization relics” in some remote mountains and forests and Gobi deserts based on the vague geographical descriptions in the posts, hoping to make amazing discoveries.
There are also some conspiracy theorists who firmly believe in the “Hollow Earth Theory” and “Lizardman Conspiracy”. They regard the emergence of “Demacia” and “Noxus” as a certain advanced civilization hidden inside the earth. Because they are dissatisfied with the invasion of aliens, they finally decided to surface and interfere in the affairs of the surface world.
What’s more, some people who despair of the real world and have unrealistic fantasies about supernatural powers regard “Demacia” and “Noxus” as the real “saviors”, the “chosen warriors” sent by God to save mankind. They began to publicize their “miracles” on various social media and survivor communities, and called on people to believe in and follow them.
Although most of these discussions and speculations remain within small, non-mainstream circles and have not attracted widespread attention from the general public or official levels.
However, the idea of “ancient guardian organization awakening from Earth’s native land” has taken root in the hearts of some people like a quietly planted seed.
It has given the names of “Demacia” and “Noxus”, which were originally full of exotic colors and unknown threats, a hazy veil that is more mysterious, more localized, and more easily accepted by the people on Earth.
This is exactly the initial effect Xiao Shu wanted to achieve.
He doesn’t need everyone to believe this statement. He only needs to make some people believe it, or at least become interested in and discuss it. This is enough to effectively confuse people and interfere with the judgment of those who are trying to find out the truth, thereby buying himself more precious time to hide and develop.
Just when Xiao Shu’s “false intelligence” plan began to show results and the outside world was speculating about “Demacia” and “Noxus”, a sudden accident almost caused a small ripple in his plan.
Chapter 48 Citizens: Help! Someone please save us! (Old version)
That night was dark and windy, a perfect time to carry out patrol and clearing missions.
According to the rotation system established in the stronghold, it is Garen’s turn tonight to be responsible for routine security patrols and threat elimination in an area outside the stronghold that has been harassed by a small group of Taotie infiltration troops.
This area was originally a relatively prosperous commercial district, but after the invasion of the Taotie, it has long been devastated, with collapsed buildings, charred car wreckage and scattered garbage everywhere.
On the dark streets, there were only a few flickering street lamps, still stubbornly flashing faint light, making the surrounding environment even more eerie and strange.
Garen was wearing the “Power of Demacia” armor that still reflected a faint golden light in the night, and holding a huge two-handed sword. Like a silent ghost, he shuttled silently between these abandoned buildings.
His steps were steady and agile, his eyes were as sharp as an eagle, and he was always vigilantly scanning every corner around him, not missing any possible danger signals.
With his rich combat experience and perception abilities far beyond that of ordinary people, he quickly discovered and eliminated several Taotie scouts who were trying to lurk in the dark and launch sneak attacks.
Just as he was about to go deeper and conduct a more thorough investigation of the area, he suddenly became acutely aware that there seemed to be a slight, unusual energy fluctuation coming from the ruins of a half-destroyed department store not far ahead.
This energy fluctuation is completely different from the cold and evil dark energy aura of the Taotie soldiers. Instead, it carries a hint of the familiar fluctuation of the Shenhe gene that is unique to human super soldiers?
Garen’s heart moved slightly and he immediately became alert.
He lowered his footsteps and sneaked silently in that direction, trying to find out the situation.
At the same time, in the ruins of the department store, Liu Chuang, the “No Star War God” of the Xiongbing Company, was carrying out a secret reconnaissance and intelligence gathering mission with two auxiliary super soldiers who also belonged to the Xiongbing Company.
They were ordered to investigate the recent frequent infiltration activities of small groups of Taotie in this area, and try to find secret strongholds or material transfer stations where the Taotie might be hiding here.
Liu Chuang has always been hot-tempered, impulsive and careless. In addition, he is quite confident in his strength as the “No Star Wars God”. Therefore, when performing tasks, he did not remain highly vigilant and concealed like some other experienced special forces members.
He walked in front carelessly, with the hideous-looking god-killing battle axe in his hand casually slung on his shoulder, humming a tuneless little tune, as if he was not carrying out a secret mission in the dangerous enemy-occupied area, but taking a walk in his own back garden.
The two auxiliary super soldiers following behind him seemed much more cautious.
They kept reminding Liu Chuang to be careful and alert, but Liu Chuang always waved his hands impatiently and told them not to make a fuss.
At this moment, Liu Chuang’s eyes, which had become extremely sharp due to the integration of the No Star God of War genes, suddenly caught an extremely dazzling golden light that flashed past in a dark alley not far away!
“Um?!”
Liu Chuang was startled and immediately stopped, turning his head sharply to look in that direction.
I saw a strange man with an extremely tall and burly figure, wearing a set of gorgeous golden armor that still glittered in the night, and holding an extremely huge two-handed sword in his hand. He was stealthily poking his head out of the alley, as if observing something.
Due to the long distance and dim light, Liu Chuang could not see the other person’s specific appearance clearly.
But he was sure that this guy was definitely not a Taotie! Because the soldiers of Taotie were all dark, cold and ugly, and they would never dress so flashy!
“Holy shit! What the hell is that?!”
Liu Chuang’s temper suddenly flared up.
In his opinion, in this chaotic and dangerous enemy-occupied area, any stranger with suspicious behavior could be a potential enemy, or at least a target who needed to be closely scrutinized.
What’s more, this guy is dressed so brightly, as if he is afraid that others can’t see him. It’s simply a blatant provocation!
“Hey! Who are you?! What are you doing sneaking around and peeking around?! Stop right there! Don’t move!”
Without saying a word, Liu Chuang slammed the heavy god-killing battle axe on his shoulder down, making a deafening noise. Then he pointed at the big man in golden armor and shouted in his unique loud voice.
The two auxiliary super soldiers behind him were also startled by this sudden change. They quickly raised their weapons and became nervously alert.
The big man in golden armor who was sternly questioned by Liu Chuang was naturally Garen who was on patrol.
He originally just noticed the unusual energy fluctuations here and wanted to come over to investigate the situation, but he didn’t expect that he would meet the super soldiers of the Xiongbinglian here and in this way!
Facing Liu Chuang’s hostile and provocative question, as well as his undisguised strong fighting spirit, a barely perceptible trace of surprise and solemnity flashed across Garen’s eyes.
He could clearly feel that the sturdy man in front of him carrying a huge axe was not a Taotie soldier.
Moreover, judging from the familiar and powerful fluctuations of the Shenhe gene emanating from him, he is very likely a member of the top super soldier organization on earth that the Summoner once mentioned – the Xiongbinglian!
Although Garen had a certain respect for the warriors of the Xiongbinglian, he believed that they were allies in resisting the invasion of the Taotie.
However, he did not know that there seemed to be some unknown and complicated relationship between the Summoner and the Heroic Company.
Moreover, his mission this time was to patrol and clear out, and he did not want to have unnecessary conflicts with these unidentified Earth super soldiers without clear instructions from the summoner.
More importantly, he kept in mind the Summoner’s advice to “hide your identity as much as possible and avoid premature exposure.”
Therefore, after hearing Liu Chuang’s question, Garen did not respond immediately, but subconsciously took a half step back, trying to use the shadows of the surrounding buildings to conceal his figure.
However, in the eyes of Liu Chuang, a hot-tempered and stubborn man, his action was undoubtedly a sign of guilt and provocation!
Chapter 49 Garen falls from the sky! “For Demacia!” (loud) (old version)
“Hey! You still want to run?!”
When Liu Chuang saw this, he became even more furious and wanted to do something evil!
He shouted, “There’s a road to heaven but you don’t take it, there’s no door to hell but you break in! Now that I, Old Liu, have seen you, don’t even think about escaping easily! Take my axe first!”
Before he finished speaking, his burly body moved like a tiger descending from a mountain. He exerted force under his feet, and the ground cracked instantly! He turned into a black whirlwind, and the huge God-killing Battle Axe in his hand, with a scream that tore through the air and a forceful force like thunder, fiercely chopped down on Garen’s head!
This axe was so powerful and mighty, full of the domineering spirit of the Noxing God of War, which was to move forward without hesitation and destroy everything!
Faced with Liu Chuang’s sudden, powerful and fierce attack, a hint of imperceptible surprise flashed in Garen’s eyes.
He could feel the terrifying power contained in the opponent’s axe and the sharp edge that seemed to be able to cut through everything, which should not be underestimated!
But he didn’t panic or back down.
As a battle-hardened and experienced Demacia warrior, he has long been accustomed to staying calm and composed in various emergencies.
In a flash, Garen’s body responded as quickly and effectively as if by reflex.
He did not choose to take Liu Chuang’s earth-shattering axe blow head-on, because he could feel that the giant axe in the opponent’s hand seemed to contain some special power that could restrain energy defense.
If I use my armor to resist, I’m afraid I’ll suffer a great loss.
He misstepped and his burly body moved half a step to the left with an agility and dexterity that was totally inconsistent with his size. He narrowly avoided the sharp axe blade that Liu Chuang was chopping down on his head like a giant axe that could split a mountain!
At the same time, the huge two-handed sword in his hand, like a poisonous snake coming out of a hole, rose up at an extremely tricky angle, and used the broad and thick sword spine to block the handle of Liu Chuang’s god-killing battle axe with incredible precision!
“clang–!!!”
A deafening sound of metal clashing like a huge bell suddenly exploded in the silent night sky!
The violent shock wave, like materialized ripples, spread wildly in all directions, blowing the scattered gravel and debris on the ground into space!
Liu Chuang only felt a terrifying force coming from the opponent’s sword spine, which made his palm numb and the God-killing Axe in his hand almost slip out of his hand! He couldn’t help but stagger back a few steps before he could barely stabilize his body.
After Garen successfully blocked Liu Chuang’s attack with the spine of his sword, he slid back half a step due to the huge recoil force.
But he quickly stabilized his lower body, his eyes still sharp and steady.
The two fought for several rounds in an instant, moving as fast as lightning!
Liu Chuang’s attacks were bold and fierce, but his moves seemed a bit rough and direct, lacking sufficient skills and changes.
He relied more on the powerful strength and physical fitness brought by his No Star War God genes to launch simple and rough crushing attacks.
Garen’s offense and defense, on the other hand, appear to be more comprehensive and sophisticated.
Every move he made was filled with the Demacia Legion’s honed combat skills.
His moves were steady and precise. His attack was as powerful as thunder and his defense was as solid as a rock. His transitions between offense and defense were as smooth as flowing water without any flaws.
Although Liu Chuang’s No Star War God gene gave him strength and explosive power far beyond that of ordinary people.
However, in terms of pure combat skills and power control, there is still a clear gap compared to Garen, who has been through hundreds of battles and has mastered his skills to perfection.
Garen quickly suppressed Liu Chuang’s offensive with his superior power control and superb fighting skills.
The huge sword in his hand sometimes chopped down as violently as a storm, forcing Liu Chuang to panic and do nothing but block passively; sometimes it stabbed as accurately as a poisonous snake spitting out its tongue, directly hitting Liu Chuang’s defensive flaws and vital parts of the body, making Liu Chuang unable to defend himself and in danger.
After seizing the opportunity when Liu Chuang’s attack missed and his old strength was exhausted but new strength had not yet been generated, Garen’s eyes flashed, and he thrust the giant sword in his hand forward suddenly. Then, with a flip of his wrist, he used the broad and thick sword blade to hit Liu Chuang’s chest hard!
“Bang!”
A muffled sound!
Liu Chuang only felt a terrifying force as if he was hit by a high-speed train coming from the opponent’s sword, instantly penetrating the Shenhe gene energy shield on his body and slamming hard into his chest!
He groaned, and flew backwards uncontrollably like a kite with a broken string, knocking down several broken walls before falling to the ground in a miserable state, a trace of blood oozing from the corner of his mouth.
“Ahem! This guy is so strong!”
Liu Chuang struggled to get up from the ground, he felt a surge of blood in his chest, his internal organs seemed to be displaced, and he felt a burning pain.
He looked at the golden figure not far away, who was still holding the giant sword, standing still like a mountain, and exuding a strong sense of oppression. His eyes were filled with incredible shock and a hint of imperceptible fear.
He knew that the opponent’s previous attack was obviously a show of mercy.
If the opponent used the blade instead of the sword, I’m afraid I would have been
After forcing Liu Chuang back with the blade of his sword, Garen did not pursue him, nor did he kill him.
He simply looked at Liu Chuang with a warning look in his eyes, and then let out a low and majestic roar: “Demacia!”
Then, he stopped fighting, exerted force with his feet, and his burly body flipped over like a cheetah, jumping directly onto the roof of a dilapidated building nearby. Then, after a few ups and downs, he took advantage of the cover of the buildings and the night and quickly disappeared into the darkness, leaving only a golden figure that looked more mysterious and powerful in Liu Chuang’s eyes.
After Liu Chuang was knocked back by Garen’s overwhelming attack, he felt numbness in his arms, a dull pain in his knuckles, and a burning pain in his chest as if he was hit by a huge hammer. He couldn’t breathe for a long time.
He shook his dizzy head and struggled to get up from the ground. He looked at the ghostly golden figure that quickly disappeared into the night, and the roar of “Demacia” that remained in the air, which was full of majesty and power. His heart was filled with shock and doubt, and mixed emotions.
Chapter 50: Unparalleled Courage! Killing a Taotie is easier than cutting vegetables! (Old version)
“Oh my god! Who on earth is that guy?! He’s so fierce!”
Liu Chuang couldn’t help but swear, his face filled with unbelievable shock and a hint of fear.
He rubbed his arms and chest, which were still aching, and had a more intuitive and profound feeling of the terrifying power of the mysterious golden-armored man.
The opponent’s strength was simply too great! He was much stronger than the Noxing God of War, who was known for his strength!
Moreover, the opponent’s fighting skills are obviously much more sophisticated and experienced than his “wild way” that he just started late and relied more on instinct and genetic advantages to fight!
In the few short rounds of fighting just now, he was almost suppressed by the opponent and had no power to fight back! If the opponent had not shown mercy in the end and only used the sword surface instead of the blade, I am afraid he would have been
The more Liu Chuang thought about it, the more frightened he became, and a layer of cold sweat involuntarily seeped out of his forehead.
“The strength of the man who wields the golden sword is so damn strong. Could it be that he is the ‘Golden God of War’ mentioned in the headquarters’ war report some time ago, who showed his might in Wangjiang City and Luoyun City?!”
Suddenly, a light bulb went off in Liu Chuang’s mind, and he connected the characteristics of the mysterious and powerful man in front of him with the legends he had heard before.
The more I think about it, the more possible it seems!
That kind of powerful aura that looks down on everything, that kind of upright fighting style, and that iconic, exotic roar – “Demacia!”
All of this is highly consistent with the “Golden God of War” described in the intelligence!
“Oh my goodness! It turns out the legends are true! This guy is really a tough guy!”
Liu Chuang couldn’t help but sigh again, his eyes filled with instinctive awe for the strong and a hint of barely perceptible excitement?
He knew that this time, he might have accidentally bumped into a big shot!
He did not dare to be negligent in the slightest and immediately reported to the superior command center through the communication device he carried with him the entire process of his brief confrontation with the mysterious strong man suspected to be the “Golden God of War”, as well as his initial assessment of the opponent’s strength.
In his report, he particularly emphasized the opponent’s terrifying close combat ability, its immense strength far beyond that of ordinary people, and its highly recognizable slogan – “Demacia!”
Liu Chuang’s sudden report was like dropping a bombshell on a calm lake, which immediately caused an uproar in the high-level command of the Xiongbing Company.
Before this, their assessment of the strength of the so-called “Golden God of War” was based more on some blurry battlefield images, survivors’ oral accounts and some indirect intelligence analysis.
Although I know that the opponent is very strong, I don’t have a very intuitive and accurate concept of how strong he is.
And now, Liu Chuang’s personal experience undoubtedly provides them with the most direct and convincing reference!
Liu Chuang, as a perfect holder of the No Star War God gene, his physical fitness, especially strength, defense and ability to resist attacks, are among the best in the entire Xiongbing Company, and can even be said to be one of the top ones!
However, this “No Star War God” who was famous for his strength and thick skin was obviously at a disadvantage in the brief confrontation with the “Golden War God”. He was even forced back by the opponent and almost injured!
This fully demonstrates that the pure physical combat power of the “Golden God of War” is probably far beyond the level of ordinary first-generation super soldiers, and has even approached or reached the terrifying level of second-generation super soldiers who are specialized in certain aspects!
This conclusion made all the senior commanders who heard the report feel deeply shocked and fearful.
“Although Liu Chuang looks careless and unremarkable, his genetic strength as the God of War of No Star is real! Even he was suppressed by the opponent in terms of strength. This ‘Golden God of War’ is probably much stronger than we previously estimated!”
An expert in genetic ability research looked at the physical data monitoring report sent back by Liu Chuang and said with a frown.
“Moreover, judging from Liu Chuang’s description, the other party is obviously far superior to him in terms of combat skills and experience.
This shows that the opponent not only possesses powerful genetic abilities, but is also a true warrior with many battles and superb skills!”
Another staff officer responsible for tactical analysis added.
General Dukao’s expression became more serious as he listened to everyone’s analysis.
He originally thought that this so-called “Demacia” organization might just be a hidden family with a special heritage, or some lucky person who had obtained ancient technology by chance, and the strength of its members was at most comparable to that of the first generation of warriors of the Heroic Company.
But now it seems that he still underestimated the opponent.
A mysterious strong man who can easily suppress the No Star God of War Liu Chuang, the power represented by him, his strength and potential threat are probably far beyond his initial imagination.
General Dukao’s fear of the mysterious “Demacia” organization deepened.
He began to seriously consider whether he needed to adjust his previously formulated strategy for possible contact with this mysterious organization.
If the other party really possesses such powerful strength, and their position is indeed on the side of humans to fight against Taotie together, then perhaps, we can try to contact and communicate with them in a more equal and friendly manner, and strive to win them over to the united front for the defense of the earth?
Of course, the premise of all this must be based on a thorough investigation of the other party’s background and confirmation that they have no malice or threat to humans.
Before this, any rash contact may lead to unpredictable risks.
“Orders,” General Dukao pondered for a moment, then issued a new order in an unquestionable tone, “All personnel, especially members of the Heroic Company, must exercise maximum restraint and vigilance if they encounter suspected members of Demacia or Noxus again in the future!”
“Without my explicit authorization, no one is allowed to initiate any form of conflict or provocation with them! All actions must be based on the primary principles of ensuring personal safety, collecting intelligence, and conducting long-distance observation!”
“At the same time, instruct the intelligence department to further increase the collection and analysis of intelligence related to the two names of ‘Demacia’ and ‘Noxus’!