Yin Moce flew across the wilderness, and after nearly three hours of trekking, he finally arrived at X City.
As soon as he reached the outskirts of X City, Yin Moce saw the five towering hundred-meter-tall giant trees from afar. When he saw those five giant trees, Yin Moce’s heart rate suddenly accelerated—Python Branch Giant Trees, how many scouts in Dream City wouldn’t recognize them? That was the symbol of Firefly!
Yin Moce was ecstatic; the news was indeed true! He swiftly soared into the sky, disappearing into the clouds. He intended to covertly scout from high altitude, ensuring he wouldn't be detected from the ground.
Yin Moce looked down, and with the aid of binoculars, the outline of Firefly Base gradually became clear.
Using the clouds as cover, Yin Moce observed secretly. He needed to gather as much complete information as possible, ideally seeing Zuo Feng and those girls appear with his own eyes.
This time, Peerless Apocalypse sent over twenty scouts to Huo Yao Base. Some were as cautious as Yin Moce, while others were reckless, driving straight into the plant defense zone set up by Mu Jingjing and Mu Lingling, heading directly for the base's center.
When Zuo Feng learned that scouts had driven straight in, his lips couldn't help but twitch a few times. Did they really think Firefly Base was like Huo Yao Base, where outsiders could enter and exit freely?
With such blatant reconnaissance, Zuo Feng couldn't let them go even if he wanted to, so he could only reluctantly order them to be killed.
What a pity! Couldn't they have been a little more discreet? If they had been even slightly more discreet, he would have turned a blind eye even if he had discovered them.
He still needed these scouts to take the news back to Peerless Apocalypse. Killing one meant one less, but not killing them was not an option.
If Jun Wushuang knew that scouts could freely enter and exit Firefly Base, he would definitely become suspicious.
Zuo Feng and the Firefly girls waited patiently. As evening approached, they figured many scouts must have arrived.
Zuo Feng smiled slightly: “girls, it’s time for us to show ourselves. Any later, and the scouts in the distance and in the sky will have their vision affected.”
It was already dusk. Although there would be a Blood Moon at night, the impact on visibility was still significant.
Zuo Feng needed the scouts at high altitude and in the distance to clearly see him and the Firefly girls, so they could take the 'accurate' news back to Peerless Apocalypse.
Zuo Feng led the girls out of the tent and to an open area. They spread a blanket on the ground and actually started a picnic.
High above, Yin Moce held his breath and adjusted the focus of his binoculars.
In his sight, Zuo Feng and the girls were chatting and laughing. After confirming it was indeed Zuo Feng, Yin Moce dared not delay for a moment, flapping his wings and swiftly flying towards Peerless Apocalypse.
At this moment, he wished he had an extra pair of wings, because he was not the only one flying at high altitude; two other flying scouts were also rapidly retreating.
They knew that speed was of the essence now. Whoever brought the news back first would receive the most generous reward.
Meanwhile, at Peerless Apocalypse headquarters, Jun Wushuang was having a severe headache.
His negotiations with the Three Giants had finally concluded, but the results were not satisfactory. The Three Giants were unwilling to share the data for the potion that could turn ordinary people into Mutants with Peerless Apocalypse.
Now, the Three Giants had joined forces, and even if Jun Wushuang wanted to coerce them, it would be futile.
In desperation, he could only sign a purchase agreement with the Three Giants. That potion was difficult to produce, and its output was low. Although Shao Kang, whom he brought back, didn't know the specific details, he knew the approximate output.
Therefore, Jun Wushuang set a purchase agreement to buy 1000 doses of the potion each month, which was roughly a quarter of the Three Giants' total output.
Jun Wushuang knew that this agreement was merely a temporary measure, but there was no other option at the moment, and the price was simply too expensive.
So, he had to quickly find Firefly's location and take Firefly directly. Then he would have the potions, the data, and the personnel, and he wouldn't have to spend a huge amount of money buying potions anymore.
Moreover, he wanted to capture Zuo Feng alive. He was also coveting those five Python Branch Giant Trees and those 20 Devouring Flowers. He wanted to pry the secrets of these plants from Zuo Feng's mouth.
If he could control such power, his leadership position in Peerless Apocalypse would be unshakeable, and he could even lead Peerless Apocalypse to completely crush the Three Giants underfoot.
But until now, the scout's information only indicated that Firefly had appeared in Huo Yao Base.
“Leader, Leader, we have news about Firefly!”
A subordinate rushed into Jun Wushuang's office in a hurry, his face full of excitement.
Jun Wushuang suddenly stood up, a glint flashing in his eyes, and eagerly asked, “Quick, tell me, where is Firefly now?”
The subordinate, panting, quickly reported: “Scout Yin Moce and two other scouts have confirmed Firefly's location and are currently waiting outside.”
Jun Wushuang immediately ordered Yin Moce and the other two scouts to be summoned.
The three entered one by one, and Yin Moce and the other two meticulously described everything they had seen and heard.
After listening, Jun Wushuang's eyes burned with fervor, and his fists clenched.
It all made sense, everything made sense! No wonder Firefly's people were searching for talents from various industries in Dream City; it turned out their base had just started.
Jun Wushuang secretly rejoiced: This is truly heaven's help!
A newly established base would certainly not have many backup plans. This time, he would gather his forces to take down Firefly in one fell swoop, completely control everything Firefly possessed, and establish Peerless Apocalypse's hegemonic position.
Jun Wushuang generously rewarded the three with a Level 6 embroidery needle. As for how the three would divide it, that was none of his business. He had given the Level 6 weapon he promised, and he had paid for it out of his own pocket.
Yin Moce and the other two stared at the embroidery needle, their lungs about to explode with rage, but they could only suppress their anger, bow, and retreat.
Level 6 weapons were precious, but it depended on what kind of weapon it was. A Level 6 embroidery needle was not even as valuable as a Level 5 dagger, only roughly equivalent to a Level 4 battle saber, and they had to share it among three people! They had lost out big time.
Jun Wushuang quickly issued orders to gather high-ranking members and formulate a detailed action plan, ensuring foolproof execution.
The next day: Zuo Feng received six people from Huo Yao Base at the construction site.
The founder of Huo Yao Base was Lu Zhuoyan. He led six brothers to build today's foundation step by step. At this moment, Lu Zhuoyan only left one brother to manage the base, while he and the other five brothers personally came to provide support. They were also the strongest Mutants in Huo Yao Base.
After the zombie tide, Lu Zhuoyan, utilizing the abundant resources from the aftermath of the zombie tide, advanced two levels. He had just lit his Sixth Lotus Seed; the other five brothers had also all lit five Lotus Seeds.
Zuo Feng was deeply moved by Lu Zhuoyan's support. Facing a power like Peerless Apocalypse, failure meant certain death. Without knowing Firefly's trump card, Lu Zhuoyan still brought his brothers to support them, coming with a determination to die to repay the favor.
Zuo Feng deeply understood the weight of this friendship and was immensely touched.
Moreover, Lu Zhuoyan had also specifically arranged for scouts to enter Dream City to constantly monitor Peerless Apocalypse's movements.
Peerless Apocalypse needed time to gather its forces, and Mutant teams sent out to collect supplies also needed time to return, often taking ten days to half a month.
Seven days later, Jun Wushuang finally gathered all of Peerless Apocalypse's elite forces. This time, he would leave nothing to chance!
“Depart!” Jun Wushuang commanded, leading his mighty army, with Firefly Base as their direct target.
At the same time, the scout from Huo Yao Base instantly transmitted the news of Peerless Apocalypse's departure to the intelligence officer. The person dispatched by Huo Yao Base to Peerless Apocalypse this time was Pigeon.
Upon receiving the intelligence, Pigeon dared not delay for a moment, spreading her wings and soaring high, bypassing Peerless Apocalypse's army, and rapidly flying towards Firefly Base.
Meanwhile, Zuo Feng and Lu Zhuoyan were chatting face-to-face at the construction site.
After three hours of rapid flight, Pigeon finally arrived at Firefly's construction site, landing swiftly in front of Lu Zhuoyan.
“Leader! The Peerless Apocalypse army has departed!” Pigeon reported urgently.
Lu Zhuoyan's expression darkened, and he quickly stood up, his gaze turning to Zuo Feng.
A chilling smile appeared on Zuo Feng's face, his gaze fixed on the distance as he murmured softly, “Jun Wushuang, you… you've finally arrived.”