Langhua Nation.
Ever since the Heaven's Eye system was fully deployed, guided by the Heaven's Eye map, the Super Combat units swiftly launched operations, eradicating one malevolent entity after another.
The efficiency had multiplied by more than tenfold!
Previously, each city was only guarded by two or three Awakened individuals. Not only were malevolent entities hard to find, but they were also powerless against the more troublesome ones.
As time dragged on, everything devolved into a state of neglect.
This was once the fate of Xueman City.
But now, with guidance, the Super Combat Department pooled the strength of several cities, led by experts, enabling them to outnumber and systematically eliminate troublesome malevolent entities.
The entire process was far easier than imagined.
"Oh~ this is truly incredible!"
A Super Combat unit member gazed at the massive malevolent entity collapsing before them, his mouth agape.
This was the eleventh large-scale malevolent entity they had eradicated today. My goodness, they had never imagined a day when they could slay large malevolent entities as if they were mere dogs.
The number of ordinary malevolent entities killed was countless.
Widespread slaughter!
Superb performance!
"It's like having a cheat code for the entire map, this must be a blessing from God!"
"The higher-ups said we could clear all the malevolent entities within the country, I didn't believe it before, I was too shallow, and I apologize for that."
"But how exactly do they capture the location of the malevolent entities? Captain, do you have some secret mystical artifact?"
"No, no, no, that's impossible. There are many other teams carrying out missions today, just like us. This can't be a mystical artifact, this can only be a miracle, a divine miracle!"
The dozen or so Super Combat unit members inevitably looked towards their captain.
The captain was from headquarters, a second-tier Awakened, considered a formidable expert in the country!
A national-level powerhouse!
He must know some inside information.
"Did our research institute achieve a major breakthrough in some technology?"
"I think it must be!"
"Oh~ our Langhua Nation is truly amazing!"
Facing their expectant gazes, the captain coughed lightly and looked up at the sky.
In truth, he was also very curious.
He knew this capability was called 'Heaven's Eye Technology,' but regarding how this technology came about, based on his understanding with his colleagues in the department.
It seemed, appeared, possibly, very likely… unrelated to their Langhua Nation at all.
That was rather awkward.
Could he say it? He could not!
…
Similar scenes unfolded across Langhua Nation, and the results of malevolent entity eradication from various regions were compiled at the Super Combat Department headquarters.
There was some awkwardness, but more so, there was joy.
"The actual effectiveness of the Heaven's Eye system is no less than described, perhaps even exceeding it."
"In at most half a month, we can maintain the malevolent entities within the country at a low level."
"No, half a month is too long, we need to be faster, ten days, even within a week, we can lower the density of malevolent entities!"
Anderson said.
If only their Langhua Nation had obtained the Heaven's Eye system, they could have proceeded at a leisurely pace.
But that was not the case now.
The Sunset Nation was installing this system within its borders, and they could not afford to lose even the most basic first-mover advantage.
They had to be faster than the Sunset Nation.
Anderson opened the Heaven's Eye system map. The entire map enveloped Langhua Nation, with areas marked by red dots, representing the locations of cities.
Compared to the beginning, the red dots had become much sparser.
Especially in their capital, Langhua City, which was the first to deploy the system and the first to begin clearing. The number of red dots within its vicinity was very small, bringing a sense of happiness.
Outside the cities, the mountainous regions were pitch black.
The Heaven's Eye system was primarily city-centric, encompassing various urban districts, but more than a dozen areas outside the cities, beyond the detection range, displayed glaring red warning signals.
"These areas show a high concentration of malevolent entity reactions, indicating the presence of a vast number of malevolent entities, making it easy for malevolent entity waves to form."
"Especially these few locations, which are prone to breeding malevolent entities. The suggestion from 'Xin Huo' is to eradicate them as soon as possible to reduce their numbers. The longer it is delayed, the harder it will be to clear, and the more dangerous it will become."
A specialist stated.
This was a specialist who had learned the various operations of the Heaven's Eye system from the personnel of 'Xin Huo'.
The elites of the Super Combat Department exchanged glances.
They had witnessed the capabilities of the Heaven's Eye system, and thus they dared not ignore the warnings.
They had also conducted reconnaissance, but were unable to enter those few areas, and had lost several Super Combat unit members in the process.
This further underscored the danger.
"It's not that we are unwilling to clear them, but venturing into the mountains to deal with swarms of malevolent entities…"
With the Heaven's Eye system, dealing with malevolent entities was like fighting outnumbered, which was quite safe.
But the wilderness was different; it was fighting outnumbered, without specific intelligence.
The high-ranking officials of the Super Combat Department frowned.
Their instinct was to hesitate, but 'Xin Huo' had made such a suggestion.
A high-ranking official said, "Didn't 'Xin Huo' say that when encountering difficult problems in dealing with malevolent entities, they could request support from them? Is that true?"
"It's probably true; didn't 'Xin Huo' powerhouses appear during the Red Moon disaster?"
"If that's the case, we can get 'Xin Huo' powerhouses for free, have them clear the malevolent entities within our country for us."
"No!"
Anderson denied, "This sounds good, but it will only lower 'Xin Huo's' impression of us."
Currently, 'Xin Huo' and them were in a honeymoon period of cooperation.
Cough, cough, moreover, they were the ones in need of 'Xin Huo,' and they hoped to obtain more from 'Xin Huo.' If they truly became complacent and inactive, their cooperation with 'Xin Huo' might end soon, and there was the Sunset Nation, a competitor, next door.
No matter what, they could not be outdone by the Sunset Nation!
"We need to contact 'Xin Huo,' but at the same time, we must send our own Langhua Nation's powerhouses to let 'Xin Huo' see the strength of Langhua Nation!"
"Only by displaying the true strength of Langhua Nation can 'Xin Huo' take notice, making future cooperation negotiations easier."
"Now is a rare opportunity."
An opportunity to achieve two goals with one action!
…
In the central-south region of Langhua Nation, before a continuous mountain range.
Super Combat unit members from headquarters and various regions gathered here.
The overall commander of this operation was Deputy Minister Katrina. Anderson had also sent his trusted subordinate – Arthur, the 'Skull Crusher,' one of the few strong individuals in the Super Combat Department!
He was an iron-tower-like warrior over two and a half meters tall, his arms covered in a layer of gray keratin, which had become part of his flesh and skin.
Although this was a physical mutation, a sequela of his awakening, it also gave the Skull Crusher formidable defense and hardness.
His physique was extremely tough, especially his arms.
His strength was even more immense; he had once smashed the skulls of many cultists, hence the title 'Skull Crusher.'
Skull Crusher Arthur increasingly preferred to attack the enemy's head, and even the heads of large malevolent entities had been pounded to smithereens by him.
Katrina also felt a sense of caution towards Arthur.
The strength of this behemoth was too terrifying; she would never dare to go head-to-head with him. If it weren't for his bluntness and lack of support, the Deputy Minister position might have been his.
But thinking of how he was both crude and reckless, and that he was a teammate in this operation, Katrina felt much more at ease.
As she inspected the operational members, Awakened individuals from various regions of the Super Combat Department were secretly glancing at Katrina.
This Deputy Minister had a voluptuous figure but was a rose with thorns. Many had heard of her beauty, but even more had heard of her ferocity.
Very fierce!
When Katrina's gaze swept over them, they inevitably lowered their heads, not daring to meet her eyes.
And their thoughts wandered.
Soon, various special serums were distributed.
Energy recovery potions, stamina potions, strength potions, healing potions.
Among these, energy recovery potions were the most abundant. The Super Combat Department had spared no expense this time.
"Hey~ are these potions really that magical?"
An Awakened from headquarters, who had the good fortune to have tried them, nodded proudly, "Be bold, brother, let your imagination run wild. These potions will only be more magical than described. See this energy recovery potion? Just a small vial will fill you up completely, and you'll overflow."
"Is this also a new product from the research department?"
"That's strange, our research department hasn't developed any new potions in the past few months, how are there so many suddenly?"
"I don't know about that."
They couldn't chat any further as the team began to advance.
Step by step, they entered the deep mountains, the environment growing increasingly cold. They saw the trees beginning to wither, and the number of malevolent entities they spotted increased.
Occasionally, two or three, or six or seven malevolent entities appeared together.
Roaring.
The sharp, grinding sound of their teeth never stopped.
The mere murmuring and the mental shock were enough for weaker Awakened individuals to struggle.
But fortunately, this time they were equipped with 'Calming Potions.' They drank a small sip every now and then, about one-tenth of the dosage, which effectively restored their sanity.
Their heads no longer ached, their backs straightened, and their combat prowess increased by several levels.
However, the most eye-catching was the strength of the voluptuous Katrina…
She wielded a brown long whip covered with barbs. This was a mystical artifact with strong side effects, but it perfectly complemented her awakened ability, allowing Katrina to wield it for extended periods.
As she swung it, the brown whip extended inch by inch, coiling around a large malevolent entity like a long snake.
Sharp red blood-like spikes protruded from the whip, instantly turning the malevolent entity into a pincushion. In just two or three seconds, a large malevolent entity was dead.
And she remained in her original spot, having not moved an inch.
"No wonder the Minister has the title 'Queen of Blood,' my god, this is too terrifying!"
"Lord Katrina has already killed over ten large malevolent entities, from today onwards, I am Lord Katrina's dog!"
"So this is the strength of a top expert?!"
Many Super Combat unit members from various regions exclaimed, their eyes opened wide this time.
Some also looked in another direction.
An iron-tower-like warrior was smashing the heads of a large malevolent entity with his fists.
"Lord Skull Crusher is also terrifying, I always feel like he's more like a malevolent entity than a malevolent entity!"
"With these two Lords here, this operation is a sure thing!"
When Katrina and Skull Crusher coordinated to easily dispatch an exceptionally large malevolent entity, the cheers of the Super Combat unit members reached their peak.
Even exceptionally large malevolent entities, symbolizing destructive disasters, could not stop their progress.
This campaign was a sure thing!
Katrina also felt that the process was easier than she had anticipated. It wasn't that the malevolent entities were too weak, but that many Awakened individuals were now equipped with standard weapons purchased from 'Xin Huo,' greatly increasing their combat power.
As for herself, with the energy recovery potions, her combat was incomparably smoother.
"If we continue like this, perhaps the Super Combat Department alone can clear the malevolent entities in this mountainous region."
Of course, this was too strenuous.
This campaign also aimed to showcase their strength to 'Xin Huo.'
Katrina slightly slowed down her advance, waiting for reinforcements from 'Xin Huo' to arrive.
However, this was their first large-scale campaign deep into the mountains, and they lacked experience. Continuously ambushing solitary malevolent entities and pushing forward seemed fine, but they overlooked the temptation that their group of over a hundred Awakened individuals presented.
The allure of over a hundred Awakened individuals was no less than that of tens of thousands of ordinary people.
Katrina frowned, faintly sensing the earth trembling.
But it was too late.
The roars became more piercing. An Awakened individual responsible for reconnaissance shouted in panic, "So many, so many!"
"Light the flares!"
Katrina ordered.
These were also special items purchased from 'Xin Huo.' They were not numerous, but this was the critical moment to use them.
Flares were quickly ignited, seemingly dispelling some of the chill in the forest.
However, what was presented to the Super Combat unit members was an even more terrifying scene.
—From the withered forest on both sides, one malevolent entity after another, with ferocious expressions, rushed out, roaring and pouncing towards them.
It was like a black tide!
Especially their horrifying, visible forms, which were constantly assaulting their minds, causing their sanity to plummet.
Katrina's face also paled slightly.
"Drink Calming Potions!"
"Hold the line! Those on the outer perimeter, hold shields! Block the charge of the malevolent entities!"
"Use single-use weapons against malevolent entities!"
One trump card after another was played.
But there were hundreds of malevolent entities within sight, including several exceptionally large ones. If they were given time, gradually eliminating them would not be a problem, but if the swarm of malevolent entities attacked together, there was a risk of total annihilation!
How could this happen!
Hold the line! Hold the line!
Katrina suddenly showed a look of joy, "Hold on, our reinforcements will arrive soon!"
She believed that the powerhouses of 'Xin Huo' would save them from this predicament!
At this moment, they had to fight fiercely, to show the spirit of their Super Combat Department, and not to be underestimated by 'Xin Huo'!
With this thought, Katrina channeled her life energy, and her mystical whip danced, single-handedly suppressing several exceptionally large malevolent entities for a short period.
She even began to wonder who 'Xin Huo's' reinforcements would be.
There were currently three known high-ranking members of 'Xin Huo.'
The girl who could control malevolent entities like a goddess or demon, but Katrina did not believe this one would come personally; such a battle was not necessary.
The other two were Yin Ling and Mr. Pei.
Would it be one of them, or other 'Xin Huo' powerhouses they didn't know?
As she pondered, she heard the 'dada da' sound of helicopter rotor blades.
The other Super Combat unit members heard Deputy Minister Katrina's words and saw a glimmer of hope in their despair. They gritted their teeth and fought against the malevolent entities.
"Reinforcements are coming soon!"
"Hold on, hold on!"
"How many reinforcements are there, are there a hundred people?"
Boom—
Skull Crusher Arthur punched back a large malevolent entity, but several more pounced. The keratin on his body had already been chipped, and he was covered in wounds, relying solely on sheer ferocity to hold on.
At this moment, he saw light.
Golden light! It was a palm print, descending from the heavens!
Accompanied by solemn Buddhist chants.
"Buddha's Light Palm—!"
The golden palm print descended, landing on an exceptionally large malevolent entity, its colossal impact engulfing the entity in a thunderous roar.
The earth cracked inch by inch, the wind howled, and dust billowed.
Through the swirling dust, a sturdy figure gradually emerged.
His skin had a bronze hue, and his arms bulged with explosive muscles, resembling intertwined serpents.
He looked at the surrounding malevolent entities with a resolve to vanquish them.
"Malevolent entities, surrender your lives!"
One figure after another descended from the sky.
A total of ten people!
Their black coats had their collars pulled up to half-conceal their faces, and matching cloaks fluttered. The Sword of Xin Huo, emblazoned on the back of their cloaks, resembled fierce, blazing fires, illuminating the dim forest of malevolent entities!
The Xin Huo Limited-Time Combat Team had arrived!
They plunged into the swarm of malevolent entities, unleashing sword energy, their fists exploding, and lightning flashing.
This fearlessness and grand demeanor deeply shocked the Super Combat unit members present.
It was as if, before them, were not terrifying, ferocious malevolent entities, but prey, prey that they were eager to snatch.
Especially that sturdy figure.
Before him, mountains split open!
The earth split open!
Malevolent entities split open!
The bronze figure, over three meters tall, broke into a smile, his two hands, emanating a faint golden glow, grabbed an exceptionally large malevolent entity.
Riiiiip—!
The colossal monster's entire body was torn apart, scattering blood and flesh everywhere.
Under the contrast of golden light and flesh and blood, this figure was like a god or a demon.
Behind him, on his fluttering cloak, was an inverted orange-red sword, burning fiercely, forever imprinted in the hearts of the Super Combat unit members present.
Amidst the scattered remains, ten figures stood tall, their cloaks billowing.
These were indelible marks.
The marks of Xin Huo warriors.