"Sister Mu is right. You've reaped the fruits of your own actions. No wonder they're so relentless in pursuing your military district."
Zhao Yanyan echoed, not to be outdone.
Liu Jianye was speechless. While Fang Qingqing and the others' words were harsh, they were the truth. However, these were the mistakes made by his son and grandson, and he alone bore the responsibility.
Liu Yuanbing, sitting in the back row, listened with deep confusion. He knew about the Zombie King, but his father and the women were hinting that the Zombie King's appearance was the fault of the military district, leaving him bewildered.
But even if Liu Yuanbing asked, he wouldn't get an answer to what his father hadn't said.
Fang Qingqing looked at the image of the white-clad, zombie-like girl and her stunningly beautiful face captured on the document with a look of wonder in her eyes, wondering what she was thinking.
Not long after the group started walking, the military vehicles quickly arrived at the female soldiers' station. Liu Yuanbing gave a few orders, and the female soldiers were quickly mobilized and gathered in an open space.
Fang Qingqing, Liu Jianye, and a few others stood on a high platform, gazing at the endless crowd below. The densely packed crowd of five thousand female soldiers was surprisingly quiet.
Looking at these female soldiers, Mu Ling and Fang Qingqing were both very satisfied. These women had already received formal training. If they were brought into line and equipped with weapons that could grow stronger by killing zombies, they would be even more powerful.
In the square, Liu Wanting stood at the forefront of the female soldiers. Just a few days ago, she had been suddenly appointed the manager of all the female soldiers in the Jiangcheng Military Region.
Liu Wanting had always strongly disapproved of her grandfather Liu Jianye's decision to retreat, but she wasn't foolish enough to lead her men to their deaths. She simply agreed to the condition and promised to take good care of these women.
Fortunately, Liu Wanting's status was already prominent and she was very capable, so no one objected to her commanding these female soldiers.
However, today's formation seemed a little strange. Suddenly, the female soldiers demanded to be assembled. Upon arriving at the assembly point, Liu Wanting was surprised.
Who were the three women standing on the stage with Grandpa and Dad? Why was there also a woman in a police uniform, a little girl, and a woman who looked so glamorous?
What surprised Liu Wanting even more was that to the side of their formation, another team had gathered. It was also composed entirely of female soldiers, but they looked completely different from their own unit. Even their uniforms were strange and beautiful. They weren't ordinary military uniforms, but rather looked like the uniforms designed for female soldiers in some video game.
These bizarre things almost made Liu Wanting think they were reinforcements from another military district. Jiangcheng Military District only had so many female soldiers; it was impossible for a force of over a thousand to suddenly appear.
But then again, it was a little strange. How could any female soldier dress so beautifully? They were going to the battlefield, not to serve men. Liu Wanting scoffed at these attire.
Soon, Liu Jianye and his group ascended the platform and stood in the center. "I know you're all confused as to why I've suddenly summoned you all together at this time. It's because these individuals are from a gathering place in downtown Jiangcheng."
"As you all know, the zombie horde has been surrounding us for over a month, and the military's supplies and ammunition reserves are at risk. Now is the most critical moment."
"And the reason I've asked the people from Jiangcheng Base to come here is to have them take you to Jiangcheng Base to continue the mission of rescuing survivors and rebuilding human civilization. Jiangcheng Military District is no longer safe, and this is our only escape route."
"There's no need to doubt whether these people from Jiangcheng Base are capable of taking you..."
As he spoke, Liu Jianye glanced at Fang Qingqing, and the three of them immediately understood.
Immediately afterwards, under the astonished gazes of the female soldiers, Fang Qingqing and the other two took flight, completely unaided by any equipment, simply flying with their bodies.
If this move wasn't astounding enough, Fang Qingqing's next move left the female soldiers completely stunned.
Fang Qingqing spread her palms, and a thunder dragon quickly took shape, rapidly growing until it reached a length of several dozen meters, with a ferocious head and horns and a vivid gaze.
The tens-meter-tall lightning dragon soared swiftly through the air, circling above the female soldiers' heads. From a close distance, one could hear the crackling thunder and lightning within its body, along with the immense currents that continuously coursed through it.
This terrifying scene made the female soldiers' faces turn pale. Even Liu Wanting swallowed hard, her palms sweating.
Finally, under the horrified gazes of the female soldiers, Fang Qingqing and the other two slowly descended to the ground, landing on the platform.
Liu Jianye and Liu Yuanbing's expressions were mixed. They had both seen the picture of Su Ming's supernatural power advancement before, the sky-high wall of lightning almost identical to what they saw now.
Experiencing it firsthand was a thousand times more shocking than what they saw in the picture.
"If we possess such power, there's no need to worry about resolving the crisis in the Jiangcheng Military District!"
Liu Yuanbing glanced eagerly at his father, only to find that his father, who had been deeply shocked just moments before, quickly regained his composure.
Liu Jianye and Liu Yuanbing were like this, not to mention the female soldiers below. With the exception of the orderly female warriors below the dais, nearly everyone in the military district who witnessed this scene was utterly stunned.
Is this kind of overwhelming power something a human could display?
Now, Liu Wanting finally understood why the military district, which had previously been at odds with the man at Jiangcheng Base, was now actively courting him and offering these female soldiers to him.
"Now you all should understand what I mean. I want you to go to Jiangcheng City, to the Order Base there, and join them. They have enough power to protect you."
Liu Jianye's words sent shockwaves through the crowd. The female soldiers below immediately erupted in discussion. At this point, they couldn't care less about military appearance and discipline.
Liu Wanting, however, had a complex expression. On the one hand, she knew this was the best option; the people at the Jiangcheng base had more than enough power to protect these female soldiers.
But Liu Wanting couldn't accept such behavior. It felt like deserting, and even more difficult for her to accept being treated like an object and given to a man, even if it was for their own safety.
"Report..."
Liu Wanting strode to the base of the platform and saluted.
Liu Yuanbing, seeing his daughter's gaze, understood what she was thinking and desperately tried to wink at her, trying to get her to retreat.
Liu Jianye, however, shook his head and let Liu Wanting step forward.
"Major General Liu Wanting, what can I do for you?"
Liu Jianye's stern expression startled Liu Wanting, but she still spoke forcefully.
"I'm sorry, but I cannot accept such an offer. Retreating without a fight is a disgrace to all soldiers."
Liu Wanting spoke loudly, her voice carried through the microphone to the ears of the female soldiers below, and for a moment, the chatter in the square quieted down considerably.
"This isn't about retreating without a fight, nor am I asking you to be deserters. In fact, I simply wish to prevent any more useless sacrifices. Furthermore, this was my mistake, and you can't bear the consequences."
Liu Jianye, with some sorrow, recounted the entire process, detailing how Liu Yuanbing and his grandson, Liu Yu, had researched the zombie virus and conducted human experiments, ultimately leading to the Zombie King.
After hearing these words, the female soldiers were even more astonished than they had been when they witnessed Fang Qingqing's inhuman abilities. They even felt their faith crumble.
It turned out that the Deputy Commander-in-Chief they had always respected was actually the demon who condoned human experiments. Even more ridiculous, it was because of him that the Zombie King Bai Huang emerged, and the first to suffer retribution was none other than the Jiangcheng Military Region.
It was truly a case of tit for tat.
After hearing his father's words, Liu Yuanbing's face turned pale. He took a few steps back in panic, his gaze vacant. He had never imagined that his temporary tolerance of his son's human research would lead to such an unexpected outcome.