World Version Updates-Chapter 537 - 329: Virtual World

City No. 7, once a steel fortress at the frontline of monitoring City No. 14, is now shrouded in an unprecedented atmosphere of tension and oppression.

In recent years, countless executives from the Universal Giant Corporation have viewed this place as a fertile ground for profit, sparing no expense to build an impregnable defense line, aiming to claim a share in the war to ultimately suppress City No. 14.

Everyone once firmly believed that, with the Heavenly Dao Code gradually losing its effect, City No. 14 was nothing more than a grasshopper after autumn, unable to jump for much longer.

Erasing it entirely from the map was merely a matter of time.

However, the sudden devastating blow that occurred three days ago completely shattered their illusion.

The border defense line, which was once considered to extend for hundreds of kilometers like an impregnable wall, was leveled and turned into a land of scorched earth within merely fifteen minutes.

Years of meticulous management in City No. 7 crumbled instantly against absolute power, falling apart in a flash.

Panic spread like a plague in City No. 7, with countless once-arrogant dignitaries fleeing like frightened rabbits, trying to escape from the city that was on the brink of becoming a battlefield.

Even the high-ranking executives of the Universal Giant Corporation, who usually held positions of great authority, hastily boarded private aircraft overnight, fleeing to safer cities at the rear, fearing they might become sacrifices in this apocalyptic war.

However, just as they were about to escape, a cold and ruthless command issued from the Intelligent God high above the skies, instantly sealing all escape routes like an invisible shackle.

"Mobilize every available force, at any cost, to hold City No. 7 to the death!"

This command was indisputable and inviolable.

For the next three days, City No. 7 seemed to transform into a colossal war machine, frantically devouring the military resources of the Universal Giant Corporation.

Over a hundred thousand well-equipped Spiritual Ability Users surged into the city like a tide, deploying heavy forces at various critical points.

Hundreds of massive, menacing celestial carriers hovered over the city like steel behemoths, their dark cannons emitting a chilling light.

In orbit, several dormant satellite cannons were reactivated, their cold killing intent locking on every inch of surrounding land.

Thousands of Celestial Patrol Fighters soared and circled above the city like a bloodthirsty swarm, weaving an impenetrable web of firepower.

The Universal Giant Corporation poured all its top-notch military capability into this solitary city without reservation.

Even those legendary seraph-level Spiritual Ability Users, regarded as walking divine punishment and possessing immeasurable power, made rare appearances, personally overseeing City No. 7, their palpable oppressive aura causing the entire city to tremble.

The Universal Giant Corporation exhausted all resources, mobilizing all that they could, in anticipation of the inevitable war.

...

On the border of City No. 7, inside a temporary outpost.

Ten Spiritual Ability Users clad in heavy powered armor formed a patrol team, conducting a routine inspection along the designated route of the surrounding area.

The atmosphere was somewhat gloomy, and most of the team members appeared listless, engaging in idle chatter to dispel their inner unease and anxiety.

"I mean, they made such a big fuss this time, with reinforcements and mobilizing celestial carriers. Is that City No. 14 really that formidable?" A young Spiritual Ability User couldn't help but express his doubts.

"Of course! It's the only known force daring to openly defy the Universal Giant Corporation and even managed to topple our border defense. Its strength is undoubtedly immense," replied an older team member with a heavy tone.

"I heard that our border defense, which took over two years to construct, didn't even withstand for a moment before it was completely destroyed by them.

Such destructive power might be beyond even the legendary Seraph beings!"

"Given how powerful City No. 14 is, what's the point of sending us here? Are we really just cannon fodder?"

Their words were filled with pessimism and confusion, shadows of death looming over their hearts like dark clouds.

However, the squad leader, a middle-aged man named Ose, maintained an unusual calmness throughout, even wearing a hint of inexplicable excitement.

Seeing him like this, a team member couldn't help but ask, "Boss Ose, I recall with your seniority and skill, you should have the right to refuse this forced conscription, shouldn't you?

Why would you willingly partake in this almost certain death war?"

Ose grinned upon hearing this, revealing a mouthful of specially crafted alloy teeth.

His eyes showed no fear, but rather gleamed with a near-manic light: "Heh! Staying in that damned city would eventually lead to being sent into the Soul Tower, turning into a pile of cold data.

If I'm going to die such a pathetic death, I might as well come to the frontline and make a grand stand!"

"Plus, if I can witness those world-ending powerhouses in action with my own eyes, then even dying here would be worth the price!"

Just then, a beam of light, like a meteor in broad daylight, suddenly pierced through the dark sky, shooting towards City No. 7 with a terrifying speed beyond human perception.