Martial Artist: Stronger by Coasting Along-Chapter 247 - 52: Combat Power 438.8, Base No. 7

Zhang Ling Feng ran over and said to Captain Liu.

"Do you know the terrain and features beneath the abyss? Do you know where the Catfish Demon King is hiding? If we concentrate firepower on the abyss, Base 7’s defense line will collapse immediately.

For now, follow my brothers to stop the stranded catfish demons from entering Base 7 and secure Warehouse 3!"

Captain Liu glanced at Zhang Ling Feng, seeing that he was just a high school martial arts student, and didn’t think much of it.

In fact, how could he not know about the matter of the Catfish Demon King issuing commands through special frequency waves? But concentrating firepower on the abyss would increase the pressure on everyone. If the people here can’t hold out, even killing the Catfish Demon King won’t prevent Base 7 from falling.

Captain Liu’s actions were not without reason.

After realizing this, Zhang Ling Feng looked at the three genetic bloodline martial artists behind Miss Zhou and said, "Miss Zhou, if you let them go with me to the abyss, perhaps we can kill the Catfish Demon King, relieve the pressure here, and prevent Base 7 from falling."

In the face of life and death, there is no such thing as "coast along."

If Base 7 falls and Warehouse 3 explodes, everyone will die.

Zhang Ling Feng was also trying to save himself. He could not turn around and flee, disobey the orders of the Seven Great Star Systems Alliance, or abandon the people here before Warehouse 3 explodes and escape alone.

It’s important to know that he was not the only one protecting Base 7; many of his old acquaintances were here.

For example, Ye Chen, Chen Duling, Qiu Kui, Liu Baoqin, and even Teng Qingshan, Hu Bin, Wu Feiyu, Kang Ning, among others.

During this period, not only had his cultivation advanced rapidly, but Teng Qingshan and the others had gradually achieved a combat power value exceeding 40.0 with the help of potions, slowly becoming Dharma Realm martial artists.

He wasn’t doing this because he thought he was great, but simply because he wanted to leave here safely, ensuring that Base 7 remained intact and that he himself wouldn’t be punished by the Seven Great Star Systems Alliance.

If there’s any self-satisfaction, it’s that he doesn’t want to disappoint Wang Dashan, Yan Fei, and Marquis Zhuge, who are all fighting in the Catfish Demon Queen’s lair, facing dangers far greater than those here.

They treated him as their own, wholeheartedly teaching him cultivation. If he could bring them glory by helping protect Base 7, even if they were to die in the Catfish Demon Queen’s lair, they could still smile in the afterlife.

Bah, bah, bah!

Zhang Ling Feng realized he was overthinking and hurriedly spat on the ground a few times.

"We are only responsible for the safety here and only take orders from Miss Zhou."

One of the middle-aged men snorted coldly.

Seeing that Zhang Ling Feng was just a high school martial arts student, they paid him no mind.

Miss Zhou didn’t mind either.

At this time, the catfish demons, relying on their numbers, gradually rushed in front of the humans, and along the way, there were bodies of catfish demons everywhere.

Thick venom seeped into the ground or slowly flowed over like water.

"Ahhh!"

During the retreat, soldiers in the front phalanx were engulfed by catfish demons. Once one fell, a dozen or even tens of others followed, collapsing.

Their armor and protective masks couldn’t withstand the thousands of catfish demons for long before being crushed into powder.

"Activate the electric net."

Captain Liu said.

Thick electric currents, as wide as arms, appeared around Base 7, weaving into a net, crackling with sparks, yet the catfish demons continued to rush forward, even if they were instantly burnt to charcoal by the intense electric arcs.

In less than ten minutes.

The electric net was overwhelmed by the bodies of the catfish demons, causing a short circuit. All the devices exploded and even self-ignited.

"Charge!"

A section of the defense line was breached. Captain Liu had no choice but to lead the troops personally, first killing the catfish demons that had broken through the electromagnetic defense line and entered Base 7.

These stragglers, while numerous, couldn’t form an overwhelming force, making them relatively easy to deal with.

Base 7 was not in immediate danger.

"Buzz!"

Zhang Ling Feng’s long spear pierced forward continuously.

Easily slaughtering six approaching catfish demon kings, this scene was noticed by the sharp-eyed Miss Zhou, who looked at him in surprise and asked, "What’s your name, who is your master?"

"If you want to protect Warehouse 3, let your people go to the abyss and kill the Catfish Demon King."

Zhang Ling Feng reminded her.

"They cannot leave here."

Miss Zhou said.

Zhang Ling Feng ignored her; from her perspective, only Warehouse 3 and 4 mattered, not Base 7.

"Roar!"

At this moment, Xuan Yue raced in from the direction of the abyss, stepping on the heads of catfish demons and slaughtering over a hundred catfish demon kings, quickly returning to Base 7.

"You’re back, what’s the situation beneath the abyss?"

Zhang Ling Feng hurriedly asked.

"The situation is rather complicated. There are four catfish demon kings below, one directing and three protecting it."

Xuan Yue said solemnly. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

As an opponent of the shadow, she was no ordinary person. She needed no reminder from Zhang Ling Feng to know that only by taking out the Catfish Demon King could they lift the crisis on Base 7.

Unfortunately, her prolonged attack had been unsuccessful.

Worried about Zhang Ling Feng’s safety, she quickly retreated.

"Captain Liu, tell Miss Zhou to have the three experts by her side go with Captain Xuan Yue."

Zhang Ling Feng said to Captain Liu once again.

"I have no authority to command them, but I can give it a try."

Captain Liu looked at Zhang Ling Feng in shock.

Xuan Yue had killed her way back from the abyss, not only dispatching over a hundred catfish demon kings effortlessly but also skillfully dodging various martial arts attacks, which was simply incredible.

Yet someone like her seemed to hold Zhang Ling Feng in high regard.

"I can’t be too far from you."

Xuan Yue reminded him.

"Then I’ll go with you."

Zhang Ling Feng said.

"Nonsense."

Xuan Yue was speechless, knowing that Zhang Ling Feng would be going to his death.

"They just want to protect Warehouse 3 and 4."

The conversation with Captain Liu quickly ended.

"Short-sighted!"

Xuan Yue and Zhang Ling Feng said simultaneously when they heard it.

"You..."

Miss Zhou’s expression stiffened.

"Warehouse 3 has dangerous fuel—if it is destroyed, Base 7 will be leveled."

She said with a gloomy face.

"You stay here and guard Warehouse 3. Let the three people behind you go with Captain Xuan Yue."

Zhang Ling Feng said.

"I am Xuan Yue, the Hidden Kill Captain, and this is my ID."

Xuan Yue presented her ID.

"The Hidden Kill Captain!"

Both Captain Liu and Miss Zhou were surprised.

The three genetic bloodline martial artists also found it unbelievable; they hadn’t expected someone like Xuan Yue to be by Zhang Ling Feng’s side—could Zhang Ling Feng be from a top-tier family?

"Only by killing that commanding Catfish Demon King can this crisis be resolved. Alone, I lack support and find it hard to kill their leader under the obstruction of three Catfish Demon Kings."

Xuan Yue said.

"This..."

Miss Zhou hesitated a little.

"How sure are you?"

Miss Zhou asked.

"Fifty percent."

Xuan Yue replied.

"Only fifty percent."

Miss Zhou found it hard to accept.

"If you go with them, it increases the chance by ten percent."

Zhang Ling Feng reminded her.

"Hmph, it’s none of your business here."

Miss Zhou said angrily.

She looked at the three behind her, thought for a moment, and said, "You go with Captain Xuan Yue. If you cannot complete the mission within half an hour, retreat immediately."

"Yes."

The three, though unwilling, could only obey Miss Zhou’s order.

"Is half an hour enough?"

Zhang Ling Feng asked, turning to Xuan Yue.

"Let’s give it a try. You must stay here and go nowhere. Of course, if there’s real danger, head to Base 6 or Base 5. Your life is far more valuable than others, understood?"

Xuan Yue whispered.

"Is that... okay?"

Zhang Ling Feng was surprised, not expecting such treatment.

"Only as a last resort."

Thinking of Zhang Ling Feng’s character, Xuan Yue reminded him.

"Alright."

Zhang Ling Feng nodded.

"Let’s go!"

Xuan Yue moved swiftly toward the abyss, followed by the three genetic bloodline martial artists as they caught up.

"Captain Liu, please allocate more personnel to protect Warehouse 3."

Temporarily losing the three genetic bloodline martial artists, Miss Zhou requested assistance from Captain Liu.

"Captain Liu, leave Warehouse 3 to me!"

Zhang Ling Feng stepped forward and said.