At this moment, the sky above the capital of Weijing once again resounded with the soaring sound of the alarm. However, this time it was clear that the people of the imperial capital had become somewhat lethargic. Even as the alarm resounded in their ears, they still lazily strolled through the streets. Occasionally, someone would look up at the sky, see nothing unusual, and relax once again. Their footsteps slowed even further, enjoying this rare leisure time at dusk!
As they watched the flying monsters in the sky just like locusts passing through, the soldiers guarding the military districts around the capital only felt their scalps tingling. It wasn't just an attack from the outskirts! Considering there were sixteen satellite cities surrounding the capital, how did they advance so quickly? And looking at the overwhelming momentum, it seemed that this time they were truly serious.
"Latest report! Alien monsters have launched a full-scale attack on human bases. The war god has issued the highest mobilization order, mobilizing all human resources capable of resisting, to defend our homeland!"
As all television screens and outdoor screens in major squares changed to the imperial court, the two hosts who could be seen almost every evening appeared, their familiar voices solemnly recounting the news. In an instant, almost everyone in the federation knew the difficulties they were about to face.
Boom! A crowd gathered around a shop window, suddenly a large burning rock fell from the sky, landing right in the middle of the crowd. The deafening explosion sounded, along with screams, and smoke billowed up in an instant. Countless fragments flew around, including tiny stones and severed limbs.
The onlookers immediately began to scream, looking up at the sky, only to see that it had been covered by a large dark cloud at some point. The sky was now raining stones, and one person gaped, watching the hurtling rocks. It was obvious that they had been scared silly. A rock came whistling down and smashed into his face, turning him into a bloody mess. It was only then that they understood what panic and fear really meant. Once it spread, the chaos, like a plague, could no longer be stopped.
At this moment, the entire capital of Weijing began to be filled with fear. The police officers on the streets where no attacks had yet occurred were all mobilized. At this time, they couldn't afford to be caught off guard. Obviously, they had underestimated the aggressiveness of the people in the capital, or overestimated their self-discipline. People had already started to take advantage of the chaos and engage in looting.
Dreian Luke was a rookie at the police station, but due to his family connections, he had quickly risen to the rank of captain. Shortly after his arrival, a new policewoman joined the force in his area. She was enthusiastic, beautiful, and outspoken, almost a dream girl for all the police officers in the area. Naturally, Dreian Luke was no exception, and his father had instructed him to pursue Claudia White at all costs. His biggest rival was the tough detective Wallace, a tall, handsome man with blond hair. Fortunately, Wallace's attempts to impress her always ended in failure.
"According to wartime regulations, acts of robbery, rape, murder, and spreading rumors will be severely punished upon discovery." The warning was continuously broadcast over the police car's loudspeaker, but the streets had already descended into chaos, and no one paid attention to it.
"Dreian Luke! Give the order to shoot, it's already too late to hesitate," Wallace said, one hand on his gun, looking at the chaotic scene on the street. Some hooligans had smashed open closed shops, some were looting food, and some were even stealing firearms. Not far away, the sight of tall buildings burning and collapsing could still be seen. Wallace turned to look at the frightened Dreian Luke and said, "No, absolutely not. We cannot use guns on the civilians!" Dreian Luke realized, but looking at the chaos in the streets, it was almost impossible to stop it without using force.
Claudia White watched as a small girl stood in the middle of the street, looking lost and on the verge of tears, as if she was searching for her mother. Without hesitation, Claudia broke away from the crowd and headed towards the girl. Suddenly, there was a loud explosion from a distant shop, and the force of the blast sent the girl flying. Claudia's mind went blank as she rushed to her side, but the fragile life had already slipped away.
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A fire ignited in Claudia White's heart as she reached for her gun, firing into the sky and shouting in anger. But amidst the chaos, the sound of the gunshots was drowned out. Turning back to the police unit, Claudia looked at the disheartened Adrian Luke and landed a punch on his nose, saying, "Look at what has become of us, all because of these rioters! Give the order to execute these looters on the spot!"
Having experienced the lockdown of Hero City, Claudia knew the severity of the situation. If the alien creatures were not just attacking, but launching a full-scale invasion, human society would once again collapse, leading to another apocalypse.
"Alright, alright, I'll do as you say...in times of chaos, we must use heavy-handed methods. Execute these rioters, and if there are consequences, I'll take the blame!" Adrian Luke, holding his bleeding nose, quickly nodded and shouted to the police officers. He had initially planned to act nobly in front of Claudia, but the bleeding nose cut his performance short, and he covered his painful nose with his hand.
"Well done!" Wallace exclaimed, giving Claudia a thumbs-up. He then took out his gun and aimed at a looter trying to drag a woman into an alley, shooting him in the head. The woman broke free and ran towards the police, tears streaming down her face.
"Hmph! I was merely doing what I had to do!" Claudia White did not give Wallace a good look and loaded her gun, continuously firing at those she believed deserved to be killed. The situation had completely spiraled out of control, and the large group of police and robbers had turned into a small battlefield.
In less than ten minutes of exchanging fire, the casualties were more than ten times the initial number. Even the police were trapped, and the falling stones from the sky intensified. The collapse of the nearby skyscrapers seemed inevitable, and the sight of people jumping from high buildings was unbearable, making one realize the fragility of life and evoking a sense of desolation and sorrow.
Boom! Suddenly, a large stone landed in the police convoy, causing severe casualties. Claudia White, who was relatively closer to the outer edge, was lightly injured this time. However, she was thrown by the explosion, lying amidst the rubble, and as she looked up at the dark clouds above, she finally saw them - flying monsters, each one carrying a giant worm, and each worm holding a rock. Claudia tried to stand up, realizing that the aliens had begun to release the giant worms, a sight that sent shivers down her spine.
Claudia White could imagine that once these giant worms landed, it would spell true disaster for humanity, as it seemed like lambs being led to the slaughter. To make matters worse, two giant worms fell around her, rendering her pistol useless.
"What the hell are you doing? You're not trying to be a superhero, are you?" Benjamin Blake followed behind Barrett Walk, watching him charge towards the dark cloud at a rapid pace, unable to suppress a cry of alarm. This was a suicide mission!
"If you're scared, then don't follow me!" Barrett Walker said, pressing the launch button in his hand and firing a missile towards the swarm of creatures.
Suddenly, a two-headed mallet spewed out a stream of white gas, freezing the front end of the missile. Layers of ice spread towards the back, but the burning tail of the missile remained unfrozen. It quickly drilled into the swarm of insects, and only then did Barrett Walk confidently press the explosion button. With a thunderous roar, a small mushroom cloud exploded in the center of the insect swarm, unknowingly saving Claudia White's life.
Claudia White and the two giant insects were both stunned by the impact of the explosion, but Claudia clearly had better luck. One of the giant insects extended a pair of large iron pincers to strike Claudia White, but it inadvertently shielded her from the shockwave! Claudia White pushed the giant insect away and looked up at the large mushroom cloud in the sky, with burnt insect corpses falling continuously. Suddenly, a nearby high-rise building collapsed, but the sound was barely audible amidst the buzzing in everyone's ears: "Could it be the military coming?"
"Damn! This missile packs quite a punch!" Barrett Walk exclaimed as he watched the explosion ahead, unaware of the exact type of missile he had used.
Although the explosion here only affected a fraction of the insect swarm, it caught the attention of a colossal figure, not because of its physical size, but because of its cultivation. Standing atop an ordinary high-energy mallet was a person with a long hooked nose, a fierce countenance, and deep, sea-like eyes. On his back were a pair of gray wings, resembling the thunder god in Chinese mythology or an angel in Western mythology. Despite being thousands of meters above ground, with howling winds and thin air, he showed no signs of discomfort. If Barrett Walk had approached and felt the oppressive aura, he might have immediately recognized it as the same pressure he felt before fainting in the Second World.