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Just as everyone was listening intently to Cassano's speech, a bright light suddenly flashed, followed by several figures rapidly weaving through the trees and quickly approaching the center of the village...

Zhao De, who was standing at the forefront, was the first to react: "Everyone be careful, another wave of attacks is coming! Find cover!" Before he finished speaking, he had already rushed to the best position to observe the overall situation.

“It seems the conversation has to end for now,” Cassano said calmly. “However, I believe this exchange is just the beginning, and there will be opportunities for cooperation in the future. The most important thing right now is to defeat these new enemies.”

Just as everyone was preparing to fight, one of them shouted, "Wait, there seems to be something strange over there..."

All eyes followed the direction indicated, and there appeared a huge, strange metallic object in the forest, emanating an unsettling aura...

"What is that?" one of the commissioners murmured.

At that moment, a complex emotion flashed in Cassano's eyes...

The night was as still as water, and an unprecedented tension filled the air. Faced with this unknown and powerful opponent, even the seasoned Cassano wore a grave expression. The road ahead would be even more arduous and long, but one thing was certain—the battle was far from over…

Chapter 1103 Fear Shown

Chapter 1103 Fear Shown

"What will happen next? Let's prepare for even greater challenges." Zhao De's resolute words echoed in the silent night sky for a long time...

As everyone was discussing the matter, Zhao De and Cassano quickly exchanged a glance. They both knew that whatever the suddenly appearing metallic object was, it undoubtedly represented an impending fierce battle.

"Quickly! Move out according to the previously discussed plan!" With Zhao De's order, the well-trained villagers immediately scattered to find hiding places or fortifications, leaving only a few of the bravest and most experienced warriors standing beside him, ready to meet the enemy. The air was filled not only with the smell of gunpowder, but also with an indomitable spirit—a force that seemed more unbreakable than any weapon.

Just as everyone was tensely preparing for battle, a timid old woman asked in a trembling voice, "Young men... do we really still have any hope of defeating these things?"

Zhao De turned to look at her, his deep eyes filled with tenderness yet unwavering determination: "Auntie, please rest assured, as long as there is faith, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome." These words not only comforted the old woman before him but also ignited a burning fighting spirit in everyone's hearts.

Just then, a cold, mechanical voice drifted from afar: "Ignorant humans, surrender! Those who submit to me prosper, those who defy me perish!" From the eerie light in the forest, a tall, humanoid mechanical creature slowly emerged, its body covered in heavy armor plates and equipped with several exceptionally dangerous-looking energy weapon devices…

Several younger children in the crowd couldn't help but scream, but were quickly picked up and protected by the adults next to them, and moved away from the danger zone; many others also showed fear on their faces, after all, facing such an enemy was far beyond their comprehension.

However, some people bravely stood up to support their leader, saying, "No matter what monsters lie ahead, we believe that Brother Zhao De can lead us out of danger!" These words were like a spring breeze that swept through every corner of the scene, calming many previously wavering hearts once again.

Just as the standoff reached a stalemate, Cassano quietly approached Zhao De and whispered, "It seems they are not ordinary enemies. Based on that broadcast just now, we can deduce that there must be a much more complex and massive command system behind them. If we don't cut off the information transmission lines as soon as possible, the situation will only get worse..."

Upon hearing this, Zhao De immediately understood, "Then we can't fight step by step; we must finish this quickly."

And so, for the next fifteen minutes, an unprecedented sense of urgency filled the entire battlefield. Zhao De, sword in hand, led the charge, followed closely by a volunteer army of villagers—though poorly equipped, each person poured their deepest desire to protect their homeland into their spears…

"Looks like these ordinary civilians do have some strength after all," the colossal figure opposite seemed to sneer, before several beam missiles accurately struck the charging ranks and exploded. Dust billowed, and screams of agony filled the air…

Upon seeing this, many people could no longer contain their excitement and shouted, "Go, heroes! You absolutely cannot lose to those junk!"

Chapter 1104 Still Under Immense Pressure

Chapter 1104 Still Under Immense Pressure

Even the young men who usually loved to joke around were now solemnly praying for the warriors, their faces grim.

Just when everyone thought the scales of victory were about to tip in favor of the enemy, a loud eagle cry suddenly rang out from the night sky—and a huge golden eagle, clad in feathered armor and as large as a small airship, descended from the sky!

The bird easily caught a flying cannonball with its claws and tossed it far away. Then, it nimbly rolled and dodged the other attacks with a series of agile movements, which was breathtaking.

It turns out that this mysterious mount is one of Cassano's secret trump cards. It possesses flight capabilities that transcend conventional physical limitations and exceptional combat awareness, enabling it to handle all kinds of complex situations...

Upon seeing their reinforcements arrive, the situation subtly shifted. Taking advantage of the moment, Zhao De shouted encouragingly, "Gentlemen, the opportunity has arrived! Follow me!" Immediately, dozens of archers unleashed a hail of arrows upon the enemy…

Just as the battle reached its climax, the person who claimed to be from another world suddenly turned and walked towards the edge of the forest on the other side. "Lord Cassano, where are you going?" someone with sharp eyes hurriedly asked.

His figure didn't stop, but merely raised a finger slightly forward, saying, "The key might be hidden there. If we truly want to end this, we must solve the problem at its root." With that, he swiftly vanished into the darkness without a trace…

At the same time, the mechanical lifeforms, which had been besieged for a long time, seemed to sense some kind of deadly crisis and began to struggle frantically in an attempt to break through the defenses and escape...

"We can't let it succeed!" one of the villagers roared, and then everyone worked together to unleash all their remaining energy...

As Cassano disappeared into the darkness, the situation on the battlefield grew increasingly tense. Although Zhao De and his warriors had received support from the mysterious golden eagle, they remained under immense pressure. In the villagers' eyes, besides determination, there was also a hint of anxiety and worry.

The mechanical lifeform retreated steadily despite the combined efforts of the group, but it was clearly unwilling to accept defeat. A blinding light shone from its armor, and a series of powerful energy waves swept outwards, forcing everyone to scatter and seek cover.

Just then, several young children watched this breathtaking scene from a distance. The oldest, Abao, held his younger sister's hand tightly, his eyes never leaving the heroes in battle. "Brother, look, how high that big bird is flying!" the little girl exclaimed excitedly, pointing to the giant eagle in the sky.

"Yes, yes." Abao nodded, his eyes sparkling with longing for the future. "When I grow up, I want to be a warrior like Brother Zhao De!"

A young man not far away overheard their conversation and smiled slightly: "You two are so ambitious at such a young age? That's great! As long as we have hope and never give up, one day we will be able to protect the people and places we love."

Meanwhile, at the front lines, Zhao De was utilizing every inch of terrain for cover to organize both offense and defense. "Concentrate fire!" he shouted, and hundreds of arrows rained down, engulfing the massive enemy like a black storm. Even if they couldn't achieve immediate victory, they were determined not to give their opponent any chance to breathe.

Just when everyone thought the situation would improve, the mechanical monster suddenly changed its strategy and leaped up from where it had been standing.

Chapter 1105 Never Back Down

Chapter 1105 Never Back Down

As it changed position in mid-air, it also fired several lightning-like rays in its surroundings, causing damage over a wider area. Many villagers were caught off guard and knocked to the ground, groaning in pain.

"Don't panic! Maintain formation and proceed cautiously!" Zhao De calmly issued the order, and personally led a small team to flank the enemy to prepare for an attack. Although everyone was covered in mud and wounds, no one showed the slightest fear or wavering. On the contrary, in the face of life and death, they displayed extraordinary courage and perseverance.

The onlookers applauded and cheered. "That's it! Let's teach them a lesson!" an old man said excitedly, waving his arms.

Just then, a strange sound came from the edge of the forest—it seemed some kind of mechanism had been activated. "Could it be that Lord Cassano has found the enemy base?" People were filled with anticipation.

Immediately afterward, the ground began to tremble slightly, and then a dazzling blue light was seen rapidly approaching from afar...

Just when everyone was utterly confused, Cassano finally reappeared on the battlefield. "Hold on, everyone! Victory is just around the corner!" he shouted.

But before he could finish his next command, the giant golden eagle that had been circling high in the sky suddenly swooped down and disappeared into the newly appeared energy portal along with Cassano in full view of everyone…

The villagers fell into a brief silence. "What just happened...?" "Where did those two important people go?" A barrage of questions followed.

And in this atmosphere, the battle continued. Faced with the impending new changes, both soldiers and civilians couldn't help but feel a strange and complex emotion.

Zhao De glanced back at the energy vortex, which was still not fully closed, then turned to look at the struggling enemy and his comrades who had fought alongside him to the very end. His resolute gaze contained boundless determination:

"No matter what happens next, all we can do now is keep moving forward—whether the road ahead is full of thorns or a smooth road, for our homes, for our families and friends, we will never back down!"

"Yes, Brother Zhao De! We'll follow in your footsteps and keep going." The soldier next to him replied.

Just as the two finished speaking, an even more intense energy fluctuation suddenly came from the distant sky...

"It seems there's been another change over there...?" Zhao De frowned, staring at the increasingly conspicuous light on the horizon...

The sudden energy fluctuation in the sky startled everyone. Zhao De's gaze was fixed on the source of the light, his heart filled with vigilance. The villagers and soldiers also stopped their discussions, their eyes all turning to the sky.

"Brother Zhao... what exactly is that?" Little Li asked nervously from the side.

"Whatever it is, prepare to meet the enemy," Zhao De replied in a deep voice. He waved his hand, and the soldiers beside him quickly entered a state of combat readiness.

At that very moment, the distant energy orb seemed to explode instantly, illuminating the entire battlefield. This was followed by a violent tremor, as if some colossal entity had burst forth from the ground on the other side, kicking up clouds of dust and debris. The air was filled with an unsettling smell of electrical charge, and everyone held their breath.

Chapter 1106 The Real Headquarters Isn't Here

Chapter 1106 The Real Headquarters Isn't Here

Under the astonished gazes of the crowd, a colossal mechanical form gradually materialized. Unlike the enemy they had faced before, this new entity was not only larger but also significantly more advanced—its entire body shimmered with a streamlined blue light, and it was equipped with multiple energy weapon platforms never seen before. "What is that?" a villager murmured, but most remained silent, gazing at this emerging threat with awe and even fear.

"Listen up, everyone! No matter how formidable the enemy is, we must persevere!" Zhao De shouted encouragingly. "As long as we are united, there is no enemy we cannot defeat!"

His speech was met with enthusiastic responses from the soldiers present: "Well said! We'll fight alongside you to the death!" and "We'd be willing to sacrifice ourselves to protect the village and our fellow villagers."

Just then, the mysterious giant robot moved. It slowly raised the massive cannon on its right hand, its target the crowd below.

"Scatter quickly!" Zhao De immediately ordered everyone to find cover, but at this critical moment—

The previously closed golden portal opened again. Emerging from it were Cassano, who had been missing for some time but appeared unharmed, and the enormous golden eagle. Behind them followed several new faces, each equipped with different but appearing well-trained. "Sorry to have worried everyone. We'll take over handling the situation here now."

A thunderous cheer erupted from the crowd. "Lord Cassano is back!"

“Really? That’s wonderful…” a young woman said, wiping away tears that were about to spill from the corners of her eyes.

But before they could fully relax, Cassano dropped another shocking bombshell: "Please don't let your guard down, because I've just discovered something even more important—the enemy's real headquarters isn't here, but in another dimension."

Upon hearing this, everyone present fell silent. "In other words, the real battle is yet to come..."

“That’s right, but we are not fighting alone.” Cassano looked around. “With your support, I believe we can overcome all difficulties. Now, please continue to follow me deep into the enemy's lair and completely destroy this source of evil!”

As these words concluded, the atmosphere reached its climax. Countless hands shot up in unison, signifying their willingness to follow: "We swear to follow to the death!" "Destroy all enemies!"... Even those who had just harbored reservations were infected by this enthusiasm.

Just as everyone was getting ready to face the new challenge, a strange but authoritative voice rang out from mid-air: "It seems it's our turn to step in and help this time."

Following the sound, to everyone's astonishment, several figures dressed in strange armor and carrying various bizarre props slowly descended to the center of the battlefield.

they are?

"Long time no see, human friends. I am Evan Spike, the captain of the Special Operations Team of the Time and Space Administration." The handsome man at the head of the team introduced himself and his companions with a smile.

Zhao De stepped forward and shook Ai Wen's outstretched hand, his eyes filled with determination: "It's a great pleasure to meet you all... From now on, please take good care of me."

Chapter 1107 How Could We Defeat?

Chapter 1107 How Could We Defeat?

Just as the two heroes were discussing how to join forces to fight the impending major crisis, another strange phenomenon appeared on the horizon not far away—

A new wave of fluctuations came from afar, this time seemingly even more intense. The tension that had just eased gripped everyone once more.

“This is…” Cassano frowned, his eyes fixed on the changes in the sky.