Cosmic-Level Demon God-Chapter 548 - 301: Arriving at Iron Thorn Barrier City, I Will Stand at the Frontline!

Chapter 548: Chapter 301: Arriving at Iron Thorn Barrier City, I Will Stand at the Frontline!

"Lieutenant Qin, these are the ’nutrient supplements’ extracted from the polluted black tide’s follower creatures."

Upon learning that Qin Shi was preparing to go to Iron Thorn Barrier City, Zhao Tie rushed over to send him off.

Soldiers at the outpost cleaned the battlefield, collecting numerous sample follower creatures.

Many of them contained high-value "body parts," which were transformed via rituals into batches of high-energy nutrient supplements.

Zhao Tie generously offered all of them, intending to "sponsor" Lieutenant Qin, as he shouldn’t be expected to act for free.

"You’re too kind, Captain Zhao."

Qin Shi chuckled but did not accept them all, as he possessed the [Super Stomach] and could consume limitless resources.

Yet, conditions at Anvil Outpost were harsh, and these supplements were sufficient for amateur-level soldiers to carry on activities for several months.

"That’s unnecessary. My airship has strategic reserves issued by the Western Command."

Qin Shi politely declined and saluted Zhao Tie:

"Long live Dongxia! Thank you for your dedication and contributions, Captain."

Zhao Tie returned the salute:

"Long live Dongxia, civilization above all!"

The Kirov airship’s engine was heating up, Zhou Yuanchen held a cigarette in his mouth, standing next to Qin Shi at the outpost’s entrance.

"So you’re really planning on heading to Iron Thorn Barrier City?"

Qin Shi nodded:

"As the banner bearer of the Western Front, I must do my part."

Zhou Yuanchen sighed:

"Must we always speak so formally between us?"

Qin Shi shrugged and admitted:

"Alright, I confess my hands are itching. The path I must walk involves constant battle and evolution.

There’s hardly a ’coliseum’ where I can fight to my heart’s content; how could I miss the chance?

As Lord Governor would say, ’A saber should be honed on the whetstone.’

Zhou Yuanchen’s eyes showed a hint of envy:

"The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility. The Western Front is counting on you. But the Nest is complex, and the command can’t even send reinforcements.

Lieutenant Qin, don’t get trapped. Many of us in Central City hope to see him leave Heng Province and reach the peak of the stars someday."

Qin Shi’s eyes were calm; he nodded and said:

"Old Zhou, take care. Being in the mid-Sixth Rank isn’t enough on the front line, you need to go further."

He adjusted his wide-brimmed hat and turned towards the now fully heated Kirov airship.

Meanwhile, G-73 had completed the purification protocol’s setup and activation.

She channeled spiritual power to connect with Heng Province’s New Star Tai Monarch, becoming a component of its "vast system."

"The purification protocol is signed. Deploy the force field, establish nodes..."

Centered on G-73, the massive floating ritual components hummed as they unfolded, illuminating energy circuits one by one.

A gentle milky white light surged into the sky.

Then, it spread into a bowl-shaped force field, descending gently.

The moment the force field touched the ground, loud "zizz" sounds erupted!

The pollution was instantly eradicated, as if grease wiped away by strong detergent, the gray haze surrounding vanished.

Soldiers removed their filter masks and breathed greedily, their tense faces finally relaxing slightly.

They no longer had to endure the constant chaotic whispers at their ears and the terrifying feeling of their spirits being dragged down.

"It’s really nice."

Qin Shi stepped into the Kirov airship, his gaze rising with the roaring engines, spanning over Anvil Outpost, looking into the distance.

Boundless darkness stretched ahead, an endless desolate land writhing with thick pollution.

Mechanical soldiers could purify one area but couldn’t solve the root issue.

Humanity’s ultimate adversary was not the followers but the Star God.

"Boss, we’re off."

Long Qiuyuan struggled to accept Qin Shi going to Iron Thorn Barrier City, voluntarily participating in the Breaking Army Operation.

This task clearly was not one for a Specialized Level Fourth Rank.

It’s known from the archive that a Specialized Level Third Rank Major had completely lost contact after falling, basically considered "sacrificed."

No matter how fierce the boss was, it couldn’t compare with a legitimate Specialized Level Third Rank expert.

"Let’s go."

Standing at the cabin entrance, Qin Shi saw Zhou Yuanchen remaining in place; his figure seeming small in the drifting dust yet exceptionally upright.

The battlefield was a great furnace, equally tempering everyone.

"A-Qiu, do you have a cigarette?"

Qin Shi suddenly inquired. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

"Uh, let me check the supply list."

Long Qiuyuan paused; the boss was known for abstaining from smoking and drinking, extremely disciplined.

Hence, she never selected such items in the supply exchange.

"Boss!"

Ye Xiaotang retrieved a box of synthetic cigarettes from the airship’s "warehouse." Qin Shi accepted them, these were front-line specials, said to slightly boost the spirit.

He tried pulling out a cigarette, and Long Qiuyuan, acting like a thoughtful secretary for the boss, helped light it.

"Cough... I really don’t know how Old Liang and Old Zhang can’t quit."

Qin Shi took a deep drag and immediately felt the sting and heat.

"Old Liang should be quite pleased to see my accomplishments."

Amidst the swirling smoke, the young lieutenant’s sharp eyes gazed into the mysterious void.

The Blood River Typhon imprint within him, never erased, pulsated subtly as he neared Iron Thorn Barrier City.

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Two days later, when the Kirov airship’s fuel reached the critical depletion point, Qin Shi and his team finally arrived at Iron Thorn Barrier City.

The young lieutenant looked down, his eyebrows raised in slight surprise.

Technically speaking, this barrier city didn’t resemble a human settlement; it seemed like a steel behemoth embedded in the cracked black mountain.

The massive mountain had been violently sliced, hollowed out, covered with densely layered and extraordinarily thick alloy armor plates.