The data model sent by Child Emperor was displayed on the main screen, showing a red tide representing the Monster army slowly but steadily advancing towards the blue barrier of the Hero defense line.
"What are they waiting for?" Zombieman lit a cigarette, analyzing calmly, "Or rather, what is Allen waiting for?"
This question plunged the command center into a brief silence.
Everyone was pondering the same question: what was the man who once stood with them planning now?
"No matter what he's waiting for, we can't just sit here and do nothing," Sitch finally broke the silence. "Drive Knight, Metal Knight, have all long-range fire units open fire with full power, reduce the enemy's numbers as much as possible before contact."
"Understood," Metal Knight responded coldly. "All automated turrets, missile arrays, and energy weapons have completed target lock. Do you wish to open fire?"
Sitch took a deep breath: "Open fire. Let these Monster know that the Hero Association is not to be trifled with."
The moment the order was given, the entire abandoned industrial area seemed to come alive.
Missile silos hidden in the ruins slowly opened, and dozens of surface-to-surface missiles, trailing long plumes of fire, ascended, drawing deadly arcs as they flew towards the Monster army.
High-energy laser cannons shot out from turrets disguised as cooling towers, their scorching beams instantly vaporizing everything in their path.
Automated machine guns rose from underground, forming a dense network of firepower, bullets pouring out like a torrential rain.
The first wave of missiles exploded in the center of the Monster army, giant fireballs engulfing dozens of low-level Monster.
Dismembered limbs and the screams of Monster splattered everywhere.
But what was unsettling was that the cadre-level Monster seemed to have been prepared; Hellfire Flame's body ignited with high-temperature flames, detonating the missiles heading for him prematurely.
Gale Wind used air currents to deflect the blast impact, and Gouketsu even directly shattered an incoming missile with a single punch, the explosion's flash not even making him take a step back.
"It was useless after all, wasn't it..." Sitch clenched his fist. "Continue the suppressive fire! Don't stop!"
On the battlefield, the heroes could already clearly see the vanguard of the Monster army.
Various strangely shaped Monster let out ear-splitting roars, charging forward through the gunfire.
"Prepare for contact!" Bang's voice echoed through the entire defense line via the communicator. "Melee units, take your positions! Ranged support, maintain fire!"
Tatsumaki floated to the very front of the defense line, her green curly hair moving without wind: "You're so noisy, let me quiet you down for a bit!"
She pushed her hands forward, and a massive Psychokinesis, like an invisible giant hand, grabbed hundreds of Monster charging at the front, then slammed them violently into the rear ranks, instantly clearing a large area.
Metal Bat laughed loudly: "Nice job, shorty! I can't fall behind either!"
He leaped directly from the defense line, his bat swinging into a blur, each strike accurately hitting the Monster' vital points.
The sound of bones shattering and the screams of Monster were incessant.
Atomic Samurai and Flash also struck at the same time.
Sword light flashed, and the Monster in front of Atomic Samurai were instantly cut into neat pieces, while Flash transformed into a streak of light, weaving through the Monster' ranks, leaving fallen Monster in his wake.
However, the number of Monster was simply too great; as one group fell, more immediately surged forward, as if endless.
"These small fries are truly endless!" Tatsumaki said impatiently, grabbing another group of Monster and throwing them into the distance.
Mr. Muzan stood on a bridge pier on the left flank, quietly watching the slaughter unfolding before him.
Kokushibou's six eyes slowly rotated, his hand always on his sword hilt.
Akaza had taken a fighting stance but did not attack, merely swatting away a few Monster that got too close.
"Mr. Muzan!" an Association liaison officer ran over anxiously. "The frontal pressure is very high, Director Sitch asks if your party can advance and relieve some of the pressure?"
Mr. Muzan elegantly turned around, his crimson eyes glancing at the battlefield, and he said indifferently: "Tell Director Sitch that we are carrying out a more important mission, ensuring that no Monster can bypass the defense line and ambush headquarters. Please rest assured, this place is impregnable."
The liaison officer opened his mouth but ultimately dared not say anything more, only running back to report.
Inside the command center, Sitch listened to Mr. Muzan's reply relayed by the liaison officer, his brows tightly furrowed.
He stared at Mr. Muzan's elegant and composed face on the main screen, his fingers unconsciously tapping the control panel.
"Impregnable?" Sitch murmured to himself, a hint of undetectable doubt in his tone. "I hope so."
He turned to Drive Knight: "Continue to monitor the situation on the left flank, especially Mr. Muzan and their energy fluctuations. I want to know if they are truly defending with full power."
"Understood," Drive Knight's electronic eyes flickered. "Left flank energy monitoring is being strengthened. Current readings are normal, no abnormal energy bursts."
Bang slowly walked to Sitch's side, his aged gaze sweeping over the screen: "Mr. Muzan is unfathomable. Although we are currently cooperating, we must remain vigilant."
"I know," Sitch sighed. "But now we have no choice; the frontal pressure is too great, and we must rely on their strength."
Just then, Child Emperor's young but calm voice rang out: "Director Sitch, according to battlefield data analysis, the main force of the Monster army is still five kilometers away. Gouketsu's unit is advancing at a steady pace but is not sprinting at full power, which is very unusual."
Just as the main force was being held back, Gouketsu finally moved.
He took giant strides, ignoring the flying artillery fire and falling low-level Monster around him, like a heavy battle tank, charging directly towards the most fortified core area of the Hero defense line.
"He's here!" Child Emperor immediately warned. "Target: Gouketsu! All firepower concentrated!"
More artillery fire and energy beams focused on Gouketsu, but his skin was exceptionally tough; most attacks only left shallow marks or slightly hindered his steps.
"He's here!" Bang's eyes narrowed. "Atomic, Flashy, come with me to stop him!"
Three figures instantly shot out from the defense line, like arrows from a bow, meeting the massive figure charging like a battle tank.
Bang was at the forefront, the opening stance of Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist already adopted, his body's aura circulating as if transforming into an invisible current of water.
Atomic Samurai followed closely, his newly replaced famous sword already half-drawn, a sharp sword qi carving intricate cracks in the ground.
Flash was like a ghost, his figure flickering several times to approach, the wind pressure from his high-speed movement clearing all the shattered stones and dust from the ground.
Gouketsu's four eyes simultaneously locked onto the three, letting out a muffled battle roar, his massive fist, carrying the momentum to crush everything, slammed out with full force!
Bang did not dodge, his palms meeting the attack seemingly gently, the essence of Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist brought to its peak, using softness to overcome hardness, skillfully deflecting and dispersing the violent punch.
Boom!
The air blast exploded, the ground beneath Bang's feet cracked inch by inch, but his figure remained as steady as a rock, truly taking the full force of that punch!
Almost at the same instant, Atomic Samurai's sword light surged!
"Atomic Slash!"
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