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Chapter 1261: Chapter 1261 Critical
The man’s gaze was sharp and proud as he approached Ross’s home.
The guards stationed outside immediately became alert.
“State your business.”
The scar-faced man showed no fear despite being surrounded.
Instead, he stepped forward and raised his voice.
“Ross Oakley!”
His powerful voice echoed throughout the area.
“The United Earth Alliance has officially been established!”
The surrounding people were instantly shocked.
The United Earth Alliance?
Many had heard rumors that the major survivor settlements across the city were attempting to unite against the growing threats facing the survivors of humanity.
Apparently, those rumors were true.
The messenger continued proudly.
“After discussions between the strongest factions in this city, a new leader has been selected.”
“A grand meeting will be held tonight.”
“Representatives from every major force have been invited.”
His eyes swept across the surroundings before finally settling on the residence.
“You and your people are among those invited.”
The messenger’s tone carried a hint of authority, as if he were delivering a command rather than an invitation.
Behind him, the group of rough-looking evolvers stood silently with crossed arms.
Powerful auras leaked from their bodies.
Some were clearly attempting to intimidate the city’s residents.
However, the effect was minimal.
Many of Ross’s subordinates simply looked at them as if they were fools.
After spending time around Ross, their standards had risen dramatically.
No matter how powerful these visitors appeared, they seemed insignificant compared to the terrifying existence who ruled this city.
The messenger frowned slightly.
He had expected shock.
Perhaps even respect.
Instead, he was met with calm and indifferent gazes.
The atmosphere became somewhat awkward.
Inside the residence, news of the visitors quickly reached Ross.
Upon hearing the report, a faint smile appeared on his face.
“The United Earth Alliance?”
Ross leaned back comfortably.
“Interesting.”
He had expected the major human factions to eventually unite.
Mutants evolved daily.
Monsters grew stronger.
What interested Ross more was the identity of this so-called new leader.
Someone capable of gathering Earth’s strongest factions under a single banner was certainly not an ordinary individual.
Ross slowly stood up.
His eyes carried a trace of amusement.
“It seems things are about to become much more interesting.”
Ross merely smiled after hearing the invitation. He had no interest in attending such a meeting personally.
Instead, he summoned Brandon.
“Go in my stead.”
“Yes, Boss.”
Brandon immediately nodded.
Taking a few trusted men with him, he departed for the meeting held by the newly formed United Earth Alliance.
Several hours later, he returned.
Ross was relaxing comfortably when Brandon entered and reported everything that had happened.
“The alliance wants to organize a large-scale expedition,” Brandon explained.
“They believe the areas beyond the cities contain resources, opportunities, and answers regarding the apocalypse. They want every major faction to contribute manpower.”
Ross listened quietly before a faint smile appeared on his face.
“So that’s what this is about.”
Brandon nodded.
“They’ve gathered over a thousand evolvers and soldiers. Their goal is to explore the outskirts beyond the established safe zones.”
Ross shook his head.
“They want men to explore the outskirts of the city?”
A look of amusement flashed across his face.
“Are they tired of living?”
Unlike the alliance leaders, Ross knew exactly what lurked beyond humanity’s current territory.
He had long discovered that the city they were in was merely a small space of relative safety surrounded by an ocean of unimaginable danger.
Still, he wasn’t interested in stopping them.
Sometimes people only learned through experience.
“Send a few men with them. Lead them.”
Brandon understood immediately.
“Yes, Boss.”
A day later, the expedition officially began.
More than a thousand armed men gathered outside the city.
Soldiers.
Survivors.
Evolvers.
Representatives from countless factions.
Their confidence was high.
After all, this was one of the largest military operations humanity had organized since they arrived in this alien world.
Many believed they were about to uncover new opportunities.
Others dreamed of finding treasures or gaining more strength.
Few understood what truly awaited them.
The massive force advanced cautiously through the wastelands.
At first, everything appeared normal. They were in a huge forest.
Hours passed without incident.
This only increased everyone’s confidence.
“Maybe the danger was exaggerated.”
“Yeah. Everyone keeps talking about how terrifying the outside world is.”
“I don’t see anything dangerous.”
Many began laughing and chatting.
Some even mocked those who had warned them.
Then they crossed the invisible boundary.
The moment they moved beyond the limit that experienced survivors refused to cross, everything changed.
An oppressive feeling suddenly descended upon the area.
The air itself seemed heavier.
Several evolvers instinctively felt danger.
Before anyone could react…
ROAR!
A deafening roar exploded across this alien forest.
The sound shook the earth.
Everyone froze.
“What was that?!”
“A mutant?”
“No… something much stronger!”
Their expressions changed instantly.
Then they saw it.
A gigantic beast emerged from the ruins.
It resembled a lion, but only vaguely.
Its body was several times larger than an elephant.
Black scales covered its muscles.
Rows of razor-sharp teeth protruded from its mouth.
Its crimson eyes radiated pure killing intent.
The beast stared at the expedition force as if looking at prey.
Many people’s faces turned pale.
“What kind of monster is that?!”
The next moment, the creature moved.
Boom!
The ground exploded beneath its feet.
Its speed was unbelievable.
It transformed into a black blur.
“Watch out!”
Too late.
Puchi!
A soldier disappeared into the monster’s jaws before he could even scream.
Crunch!
Blood sprayed everywhere.
The man’s body was crushed between the beast’s teeth as though he were made of paper.
The horrifying sight instantly shattered the army’s confidence.
“It ate him!”
“Oh my God!”
“Open fire!”
Rat-tat-tat-tat!
Thousands of bullets erupted from rifles, machine guns, and mounted weapons.
A storm of metal descended upon the monster.
The sound of gunfire filled the battlefield.
Yet what happened next made everyone’s blood run cold.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
The bullets bounced harmlessly off the beast’s scales.
Some failed to penetrate at all.
Others only left tiny marks before falling to the ground.