After listening to Huang Yuhua's introduction, Liu Xiaoxiao also realized the seriousness of the situation.
"But all our high-level cultivators have been transferred away. Can we, with our low-cultivation old soldiers and these new recruits like Han Lang who haven't even reached the Golden Core stage, withstand this attack?"
Huang Yuhua's expression was exceptionally solemn as he replied.
"I don't know. However, according to the latest intelligence from our informants, the opposing side has not found any X-class esper either. Most of them are S-class and D-class espers. The only troublesome one is likely their commander, an SSS-class esper."
Liu Xiaoxiao breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
"If that's the case, then it's not so bad. Compared to them, we are evenly matched. However, my biggest worry right now is Han Lang and the other new recruits, facing such a major battle right after their first deployment. Most importantly, Han Lang and Ma Long have just recovered from serious injuries. I don't know if they can hold on!"
Hearing this, Huang Yuhua couldn't help but turn to look at Han Lang and the others, sighing softly.
"Alas, there's nothing we can do. Since we've encountered it, we have to face it head-on even if our strength is insufficient. All we can do is keep them in the rear as much as possible, which can somewhat alleviate their pressure. However, no matter what, the battlefield is constantly changing, and at any time, they have to rely on themselves. If they can experience such a baptism, I believe it will lead to more substantial progress for them!"
"Mhm!"
Liu Xiaoxiao also nodded helplessly, then asked again.
"So, the group of espers we encountered during our last patrol is directly related to this battle, right?"
Huang Yuhua nodded.
"It seems now that those espers were a small vanguard. Their purpose was to probe our weaknesses by initiating this battle. Moreover, I vaguely feel that there might be more unknown conspiracies behind the espers' decision to launch this war!"
At this point, Liu Xiaoxiao's expression became completely solemn.
This was the type of battle she disliked the most.
The enemy's situation was unclear, and their objectives were also unknown.
All resistance and sacrifices were merely for passive defense.
If this continued, the Special Special Forces would only become weaker and weaker, while the espers, who had no cultivation costs, would grow stronger and stronger.
With this imbalance, the situation was precarious!
Just as Liu Xiaoxiao was lost in thought, the battlefield bugle call jolted her awake.
"Quick, quick, the enemy's attack has begun. All units, keep pace!"
At this moment, not only Huang Yuhua but all the formations became instantly tense.
Upon hearing the order, everyone slightly bent their knees, then leaped forward, maintaining the same formation, and instantly arrived on the plain in front of the outpost.
With the outpost's defensive fortifications no longer obstructing their vision, everyone could clearly see the army of espers rushing from the jungle on the opposite side of the plain.
They lined up, each holding weapons of different styles, roaring, shouting, and charging towards them with ferocious expressions.
Seeing this, the battlefield commander did not hesitate and immediately gave an order.
"Everyone, the enemy is upon us! Now is the time for you to serve your country. I don't care what kind of heroes you are in normal times, nor what your background is. At this moment, you must all give your all and kill all those hateful esper dogs opposite! Charge!"
As soon as the words fell, hundreds and thousands of Golden Core stage cultivators instantly took to the air, riding the wind.
The moment the battle lines met, the spiritual energy spheres conjured by the warriors instantly exploded amidst the espers.
Immediately, the B-class and C-class espers at the forefront were sent flying, and their formation instantly created a circular vacuum zone.
However, such an attack was insignificant compared to the hundreds of thousands of espers.
More espers began to engage in close combat with the soldiers behind them. Each soldier's body was filled with surging spiritual energy, and they killed the nearby espers with one move after another.
As they were new recruits, Han Lang's squad was arranged at the very rear of the formation.
To ensure their safety, Huang Yuhua and Liu Xiaoxiao had been fighting in front of them.
However, the frontline combat was exceptionally fierce.
The group of airborne Golden Core stage cultivators quickly crossed the line of B-class and C-class espers, heading towards the higher-level D-class and S-class espers.
Although, with their cultivation, non-mutated S-class espers were not a threat, there were also quite a few mutated S-class espers among the opponents.
Moreover, behind the mutated S-class espers, an esper who arrived by air quickly joined the battle.
"SSS-class esper! The frontline is in trouble now!" Liu Xiaoxiao's heart instantly tensed.
SSS-class espers usually possessed mutated abilities.
Their strength was comparable to the peak of the Golden Core stage.
However, since the outpost's high-level cultivators had all been transferred to the southwest war zone to fight against X-class espers, there were almost no one on the current battlefield who could match them.
"Don't worry. As far as we know, there is only one SSS-class esper in this batch of espers. Although he is troublesome, Commander Fang and the others will surely be able to tie him down. What we need to do now is not worry about the front line, but to do our jobs well!"
Huang Yuhua quickly analyzed the battle situation, and Liu Xiaoxiao had no choice but to continue focusing on the waves of low-level espers in front of them.
Although their abilities were not enough to threaten the two of them, many ants could still bite an elephant to death.
On the battlefield, one could never be careless.
However, just as the battle began to become increasingly fierce, the shadows of the trees on the jungle side swayed again, and another esper flew out from the air.
This greatly alarmed the frontline commander.
"Damn it! How can there be another one! How are we going to fight this!"
Originally, in terms of strength, one SSS-class esper could draw several mid-stage Golden Core cultivators to restrain him.
But with another one, the number of Golden Core cultivators who could resist them became stretched thin.
If there were only one or two, it would be insufficient to deal with the attacks of an SSS-class esper.
Seeing this, Liu Xiaoxiao and Huang Yuhua's hearts tightened.
They were aware of the current strength of the battlefield.
The commander-in-chief could gather several mid-stage Golden Core cultivators to contain the first SSS-class esper, but he absolutely could not spare any more manpower to deal with the second one.
Seeing this situation, Huang Yuhua's brow furrowed.
"No. Xiaoxiao, we must go and support the front line. If this second SSS-class esper is allowed to continue acting so recklessly, our losses will be too great. Moreover, it's possible that we might even fail this defensive battle!"
Liu Xiaoxiao naturally understood Huang Yuhua's meaning.
She slapped away a B-class esper in front of her and replied urgently.
"Understood! We'll head to the front line to support!"
At the same time, she quickly turned back and said to Han Lang.
"Han Lang, I'll leave the command of the other squads to you. Remember, your strength is not enough to deal with more high-level espers. Stay behind the main force and clear out the remaining espers. Absolutely do not go forward without authorization, do you hear me?"
Han Lang also sensed something from Liu Xiaoxiao's tense tone, and he immediately agreed.
"Don't worry, you and Huang Yu can go with peace of mind. I will definitely take good care of the other comrades!"
Hearing Han Lang's assurance, Huang Yuhua and Liu Xiaoxiao felt slightly relieved. They both steadied their feet and rushed towards the SSS-class esper at the very front!