The atmosphere in the top-level command room was as heavy as frozen ice.

The invisible pressure in the air was far more suffocating than the sudden earthquake just now.

The large circular floor-to-ceiling screen wall was displaying real-time images of the western suburbs of Songdu City and footage from the front line:

The giant pit, initially reported to have a diameter of "just" fifty meters, had now ominously expanded into a terrifying black hole!

The purple-black miasma churned and rolled within like thick waves, with the edges twisting and deforming.

The zoomed-in details of the high-resolution images were truly shocking.

Countless winding and seemingly bottomless pit entrances appeared like rows of sharp teeth and tongues in a decaying mouth, exuding malevolent intent.

Every time the camera swept past an entrance of the pit.

Faint shadows of pale limbs or sharp howls were caught.

Wu Yu stood in front of the command console, his straight but slightly weary posture radiating a cold hardness:

"The situation in Songdu is deteriorating far faster than expected." His voice cut through the low hum of instruments in the command room, clear and cold, "The latest survey data show that the pit's diameter has reached one hundred and seventy-three meters, and its depth is immeasurable! The Insect Nest form is completely different from what was encountered in Qingjian City, with exceptionally complex structures."

A zoomed-in structural image of the pit wall appeared on the main screen behind him, with crimson tendril-like networks and numerous tiny holes making everyone's skin crawl.

"Like an inverted, living super-giant ant nest maze! Preliminary assessments indicate that the number of 'Life Ghosts' inside far exceeds the Qingjian swarm, by at least tenfold! Moreover..." Wu Yu paused, and the screen immediately switched to a few extremely blurry photos, where everyone present could still perceive the ferocious outlines.

Several twisted pale faces were encased in human-like corrupt carapaces, with eyes bulging like dead fish and joints extending with sharp bony claws.

"Those are corpse-type Life Ghosts. Anyone familiar knows that the most important thing when facing these types is not how to kill them, but how not to get injured. The combat difficulty will be higher than anticipated. Currently, the core area is confirmed to have 'Molting Level' Life Ghosts. Furthermore, the pit is completely sealed by the 'Corpse Miasma Force Field' released by these monsters, and anyone entering must take the Poisonous Miasma Pill, with only limited time inside each visit."

"As for the tremor just now..." Wu Yu tapped the console, and the screen immediately showed several split-screen images of minor cracks in a few old buildings at Qingjian City's western border, "The source is deep within the Songdu Insect Nest! The shockwave even shook our side! This is a critical stage in the evolution of a Molting Level Life Ghost, or is it actively impacting the force field? Unknown! But energy fluctuation peaks show it's still getting stronger!"

No one in the command room spoke, only the faint electrical sounds of instrument operations could be heard.

Molting Level! That truly is an existence capable of shaking a city's foundations and bringing catastrophic doom!

Far surpassing the Abyssal Weaver besieged and killed in Qingjian!

Hidden deep underground in this massive flesh labyrinth, like a toxic queen nestled in the center of a web.

Wu Yu then turned around, his gaze sweeping across the room like an icy probe:

"Everyone knows how serious the disaster brought by such a pit is; previously, even when we encountered the Insect Nest in Qingjian, Songdu still sent people over, so this time, we need to lend a helping hand."

"First, Group One, Fenghuo Squad, led by Luo Feng!"

"Present!" Luo Feng, still exuding the scent of blood and smoke, with obvious unhealed injuries, rose sharply, eyes like a wolf.

Fenghuo Squad was nearly annihilated in the great battle of Qingjian, but those who survived had iron wills.

Luo Feng is the new leader who took over Fenghuo.

"Second Group, Rock Squad! Captain Ma Yan!"

"Here!" A deep and hoarse response, with each member of Rock Squad radiating a solid and resolute aura.

They specialize in defense and position holding, a reliable cornerstone for handling complex underground environments.

Wu Yu's gaze did not pause, swiftly glancing over various figures, calling out names again:

"Blood Blade Squad, Sun Ming!" "Breaking Formation Group Three, Zhang Meng!" "Medical Team, Liu Ruomei!" "Intelligence Group..."

A series of names were called, and those named stood up in unison, their eyes cold and stern.

This assembled the currently available Tier Three or higher forces from the Qingjian Branch!

They will directly face the blood and flesh labyrinth and the corpse-type Life Ghosts buried deep underground.

Wu Yu's gaze swept across the room one last time, focusing on other teams that were not named:

"The list above is for the designated deployment."

"As for the remaining personnel..." Wu Yu's voice suddenly heightened, with an indisputable tone, "If anyone is willing to volunteer to go to Songdu, they may also sign up! But..."

"Only those with Tier Three or higher forces at First Realm may lead a team."

"Each team is to discuss on their own! Feedback the enlistment list within three minutes!" he finished and then turned away, quickly consulting in a low voice with Chen Wenshan and others.

The command room was instantly filled with low-pitched discussions.

The captains of the named squads immediately began contacting their team members via communicators.

The captains not named exchanged solemn glances, weighing the pros and cons.

Fang Qingyu did not join in the discussions around him, slightly tilted his head, and his gaze fell on the small Jiang Wei beside him.

Speaking so low it was only audible to the two of them:

"Going?"

Jiang Wei raised her little face, looking at him with clear big eyes, showing no hesitation or fear, instead, with a hint of you-don't-need-to-ask meaning.

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