Deep within the Great Prairie.

Centered around a golden pillar of light and the ground fissure, stretching outward nearly ten miles in diameter.

Armored vehicles and squads of soldiers are patrolling back and forth.

Within this area, there are no fewer than twenty temporary military camps scattered in all directions.

Inside the camps, vehicles and troops are coming and going, carrying out rotation tasks.

This time, to ensure everything goes smoothly and the Immortal Divine Treasure is successfully acquired, the Meng Province Military Region has mobilized their entire force.

In this ten-mile radius, multiple checkpoints have been set up to create a three-layered defense line to fend off possible beast attacks.

If one were to look from above, they would see that the Meng Province Military Region's defense lines resemble three concentric circles of differing sizes, closely protecting the Immortal Divine Treasure within.

The sky gradually darkens as the time turns to late night.

A patrol team composed of Extraordinary Warriors of the first rank is part of the first defense line perimeter.

Driving three Lynx assault vehicles, they patrol back and forth in the night.

Mounted on top of each assault vehicle is a large spotlight, probing the darkness outside to prevent a beast attack.

In the distant sky, bursts of fire flash intermittently, followed by the nonstop sound of gunfire and artillery.

"Sergeant, their attack unit is exhausting us!

They're clearing beasts so late into the night, I reckon it's even more tiring than our night patrols."

In the front, on the first assault vehicle, a young warrior sitting in the passenger seat sighs while gazing at the distant flashes.

"These beasts are swarming from all directions, probably not just from the Great Prairie; they must be coming in from all of Meng Province, perhaps even beyond.

The attack unit can't kill them all and has to work around the clock."

The sergeant, speaking from the back seat, is also staring into the distance, his brow furrowed.

"Sergeant, do you think the Black Demon Tiger might come? There are lots of warnings online telling us to be careful of the Black Demon Tiger."

The young man in the passenger seat looks at the communication device in his hand and asks, somewhat nervously.

"Put that away right now; do you know the regulations? Be vigilant; don't let the beasts breach the line."

"With you like this, the Black Demon Tiger might get right in front of us, and we wouldn't even notice!"

The sergeant loudly scolds the young man for holding the communication device.

"Yes, Sergeant."

The young warrior, startled, quickly puts away the communication device, stands from the passenger seat, and prepares to watch where the spotlight is shining.

Just then, a whistling sound pierces the air.

Whoosh!

In the silent night, this small sound strikes the young warrior's ears like a clap of thunder.

He instinctively turns his head to witness a streak of blood-red light speeding through the darkness.

His pupils contract, his face changes drastically as he shouts, "Watch out, we're under atta…"

Boom!

The next moment, the leading assault vehicle bursts apart, erupting into a blaze of fire.

"We're under attack! Fight back, fight back!"

The two rear assault vehicles come to an abrupt halt, their Extraordinary Warriors jump down, and a rain of gunfire pours into the unknown darkness.

Amidst the night, a low-pitched growl echoes, sending shivers down the spine.

Moments later, following a few harrowing screams, tranquility returns to the area.

Under the night's cover, a massive figure, almost blending entirely into its surroundings, slowly steps over the first human-made defense line, disappearing into the darkness.

Two hours later, the patrol team's disappearance finally draws the temporary camp's attention.

After repeated unsuccessful contact attempts, the temporary camp dispatches a helicopter.

Finally, within a section of the patrol zone, they find the decimated patrol team.

"Judging by the wounds, it's the work of a beast; quickly retrieve the recordings from the assault vehicles to determine what type of beast and whether it has entered the defense zone."

Not long after, the temporary camp makes a shocking discovery; the Black Demon Tiger appears in the footage.

The temporary camp, sensing the severe threat, spares no time in transmitting the information and video evidence back to the Meng Province Military Region.

Dawn is about to break.

In Meng Province Military Region, in the commanding officer's office, the military region's commander, Lin Liming, frowns as he holds the phone, silently waiting.

Soon, a voice comes from the other end.

"Officer Lin, what's the matter?"

"Director Lin, the Black Demon Tiger has appeared. Early this morning, at 3:18 a.m., it attacked the patrol team on our Meng Province Military Region's outer defense line. After decimating the team, it vanished within the ten-mile defense zone.

This beast must be here for the Immortal Divine Treasure."

Lin Liming's tone is urgent as he recounts the events and then asks Director Lin, "Director Lin, the Black Demon Tiger is now unafraid of weapons, incredibly fast, and vanishes without a trace. I fear our military region can't stop it…"

"Don't worry; this Black Demon Tiger is indeed beyond your capacity. A head-on collision would result in severe losses.

To tackle this beast, I've dispatched an Extraordinary Warrior, comparable to the third rank, to support you. His name is Lin Wu.

Your Meng Province Military Region is responsible for assisting Li Yan and Lin Wu. Whether you can kill the Black Demon Tiger or not isn't my concern, but you must secure the Immortal Divine Treasure for me, understand?"

Upon hearing the Black Demon Tiger has reappeared, Director Lin's expression is grim, his tone exceedingly solemn.

"Yes, Director Lin, our Meng Province Military Region will fully cooperate with Lin Wu and War General Li to ensure the Great Qin Empire obtains the Immortal Divine Treasure!"

Lin Liming hangs up the phone, exhaling deeply, and feels much of his anxiety ease.

Thank goodness Director Lin has a contingency plan; otherwise, relying solely on the Meng Province Military Region, who knows how many lives would be lost against the Black Demon Tiger.

"I'll go check on War General Li and the others. I wonder how their recovery is going."

Lin Liming considers for a moment and decides to visit Li Yan and his team, which offers a chance to welcome the formidable Lin Wu.

Ever since their last mission ended in defeat, the Extraordinary team led by Li Yan has been staying at the military district's convalescent hospital instead of returning to the Imperial Capital.

As they recuperate, they keep a close watch on the Black Demon Tiger's movements, unwilling to accept failure.

At around nine, Lin Liming arrives at the military district airport with Li Yan and other generals to greet the impending arrival of Lin Wu.

Roaring sounds fill the air as a twin-seat fighter jet lands on the runway.

Lin Wu removes his helmet, smiling as he climbs down from the plane.

Lin Liming and the others approach.

"Comrade Lin Wu, welcome to the Meng Province Military Region. I am Commander Lin Liming. This is First War General Li Yan, and this is…"

Lin Liming first shakes hands with Lin Wu and then introduces Li Yan and the others alongside him.

"First War General, ha ha, a pleasure to meet you…"

"Sky-Splitting War General, hello, hello!"

"…"

Anyone with internet access would know the Ten Great War Generals, and Lin Wu is no exception.

Previously, in the research institute, Lin Wu had little interaction with the generals, but now meeting them in person, naturally, he warmly greets each one.

After a round of friendly exchanges, Lin Liming arranges for the group to proceed to a meeting room within the military district.

Under Lin Liming's guidance, Lin Wu and the team of Extraordinary Warriors led by First War General Li Yan discuss actions against the Black Demon Tiger, formulating a tiger-slaying plan.

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