Tempest of the Stellar War - Chapter 129

Chapter 129

Yuan Ye was qualified to join the elite team . The strong Europa build and strength would be useful for the team, but he stood firmly by Sister Nan . Even though he didn't think that the nest was by the sea, it would still be romantic to take a walk and enjoy the sea breeze with Sister Nan . All of a sudden, he felt grateful towards Wang Zheng . This wingman scored on creativity .

Seeing that Wang Zheng's side had gathered close to twenty people, Masasi said, "I don't make much of a difference around here . Why not let me go over with them to take a quick look?"

Milo blinked and eventually agreed . "I have no objections if you want to join them . Anyway, Atoksi School of Warfare and Liviton Military school are expressing discontent because they haven't been chosen . "

Lin Ruofeng smiled and said, "I have no objections either . "

The Martians could not be bothered at all . Nothing would change with Masasi gone, as their strength was more than sufficient .

But seeing that Masasi was really headed to Wang Zheng, Carl rolled his eyes and said, "Idiot . "

Giving up an opportunity to earn merit on the good team and instead fooling around here, Masasi was way too irresolute .

Lin Ruofeng's eyes twinkled as he sized up Masasi and stopped Carl .

Masasi went up to Wang Zheng and said, "I wonder if I'm welcomed here . "

The rest were bewildered as to why Masasi would join them, but having another skilled person on the team was undoubtedly a good thing .

"Of course, we welcome a master any time . " Wang Zheng put his arm out and shook hands with Masasi . They looked at each other and smiled, but those smile meant more than they seemed .

While they were still chatting up on this side, the elite team of 40 had already formed up and was starting their journey towards the lake .

Wang Zheng's side, on the other hand, had formed a team of 23 . The small number aside, their capability was far weaker .

Yuan Ye and his three other teammates from Europa were also in the group . It was not the style of Europa Military School to abandon teammates . He could not bring himself to dump his three friends to earn merit on his own?

Meng Tian stepped forward and said, "Since our team has been confirmed, let's have a round of self-introductions . Remember to include your strengths . I'll start . Meng Tian . From Earth . Ares College . Archery is my strong suit . "

"Zhang Shan . Ares College . I'm good at close combat . Please look after me . "

"Wang Zheng . Ares . I know a little of everything . Hmm, consider my strength as close combat . "

A number of people grinned . What did it mean to be okay in everything? Was this some kind of Earth humor that was in trend?

"Zhang Runan . Ares . I'm good in strength and close combat . "

Not a single soul had dared to slight Zhang Runan when she opened her mouth to speak . On their very first day on the Moon, they had all seen her level of performance . She was a true person with Ability X .

"Let me just add that Sister Nan has an Ability X . I'm Yuan Ye, from Europa Military College . Strength is also my area of specialization, as well as close combat . I have sworn to be Sister Nan's knight . " Yuan Ye chuckled .

The crowd snickered . To think that love had blossomed from a fight!

"The three of us will do one introduction . Song Li, Zhao Wanxin, Qu Qiuzhi . We're from Europa Military College and we each specialize in long range shooting . That's not applicable in this environment, but all of us are developing Ability X . We have a pretty developed Ability X when put together . "

The crowd's eyes lit up . Ability X was not something you could get off the streets; only one in tens of thousands had it . Those who had a complete Ability X that could be developed were one in a billion . It was quite a feat that the three of them could produce a complete Ability X when combined .

"Masasi . Moon . Moonlight Academy . Not too bad at anything . "

Well, both had said that they were alright at everything, but it was obvious that everyone looked at him differently from Wang Zheng . They trusted him . As one of the Moon's Eight Stars, he definitely had something .

. . .

Very soon, all 23 were done introducing themselves .

Just then, a head popped out from the side . "Wait! Don't forget about me!"

Luo Fei squiggled his way in . "I've thought about it . It's still safer for me to tag along with you . "

Yuan Ye was startled . "Where did you even go to?"

He realized that he had not even noticed when Fatty Luo Fei had disappeared . And the way he reappeared was rather spooky too .

"Answering nature's call . I got too hungry and ate something wrong in the last two days . Had diarrhea . Don't talk about it anymore . "

"Damn . Introduce yourself then . " Yuan Ye remembered his promise to look after this fatty .

All eyes were on Fatty . What could he be useful for? Or was he just here to make up the numbers?

"Right . . Hehe . Luo Fei, Zeus Academy . My strength… is being a fast runner considered a strength?" Luo Fei asked, scratching his head .

"Yes, of course, yes . We're just short of someone with your skills . The task of baiting is yours!" Zhang Shan slapped his thigh in joy .

"You've got to be kidding me . You can't be that harsh! One look and you know that I don't make for a good meal . The Zergs will not be interested in coming after me . "

Fatty shook his head vigorously, but words spoken could not be retracted . It was evident that they were all in quiet agreement that he should be the bait . Soft, tender skin with lots of flesh; who else would the Zergs want to eat?

The round of introduction had brought everyone closer together . Masasi smiled . "Since we're now a team, I shall cut to the chase . Wang Zheng, what proof do you have that the nest is by the sea?"

Now that they had recruited a team, it couldn't be all talk and no action . There had to be a goal or target to work towards .

"I've been eating Zergs' flesh for the past two days . There is a flavor of seawater in it . And the higher the level, the stronger the taste," Wang Zheng said, smiling .

"You really ate… . . "

"No kidding . How's that thing edible? It's nauseating just to look at . "

"Damn . A talent you say? This is high level of gluttony . "

But regardless, Wang Zheng's reason was convincing .

The Zergs were a race that evolved quickly . To enable the younger generations to adapt to seawater, it seemed likely that the Queen Zerg would build her nest near the sea .

It was the Zergs' nature to expand their territories no matter what . Being trapped on Demon Island, the only way to expand was to conquer their fear of seawater . No other race or species was as ruthless and determined as the Zergs when it came to evolution .

Meng Tian blinked and said, "Everybody, let's split into three groups according to abilities . Attackers, defenders, and support . Those good at close combat shall be attackers, or Group A . Group members should include: Wang Zheng, Masasi, Yuan Ye, and Zhang Shan . Those good in long range battling shall defend . Group members should include: Adam . Group D for short . The rest shall be in Support, Group S for short . Supporting members should include: Song Li, Zhao Wanxin… . Any comments?"

Everybody expressed agreement . Meng Tian's way of grouping had taken into consideration all of their abilities . They were all suitably grouped .

"All right . Now, let's talk strategy . First of all, we have to confirm that the nest is by the sea, then we will only have two problems to tackle: one, the exact location of the nest, and two, how to get inside it . "

"If it is indeed by the oceans, it's likely it'll be facing the Sun . It will definitely be in the south . We can only ascertain its exact location when we get to the southern beaches . " Masasi had completely assimilated into the team .

"That's right . I think so too . As for the second problem, I have a childish idea . The Zergs are highly hierarchical creatures . We can mask ourselves using the scent of a highly ranked Zerg to take out those guarding the nest . Get through them in top speed, and once we're in the Queen's nesting room, we will only have to deal with the Queen's bodyguards . There usually will not be more than 10, so it will be relatively easy to take down," Meng Tian said .

"So that means we should hunt for a highly ranked Zerg?" Zhang Shan scratched his head . Compared to going in head on, this method seemed easier but risky .

"Let's get the Brainworm . " Wang Zheng chuckled . A timely suggestion .

"Brainworm… will that work?"

In the ranking and order of Zergs, the Brainworm was only second to the Queen . But as long as it wasn't a Queen, it would have to work, and they'd have the chance to take him down .

"It's feasible . The Brainworm does not usually stay in the nest; it has its own cave . As long as we do not alarm the Zergs in the main nest, everything will be fine . The key is how to get to the Brainworm," Masasi added, glancing at Wang Zheng .

"Leave that to us," the three musketeers from Europa chirped . "Our combined Ability X is sensing and detecting . We can detect everything within a 150 meter radius . 300 meter radius gives us a blurry image, but with a target like the Brainworm, it should be easy to detect . "

Masasi was stunned . With this ability, they should have joined the Elite 40 . If the Queen's Nest was indeed by the central lake, this ability would shorten the time taken to find the nest . It seemed like it was their blessing in disguise . This old saying indeed held true .

After having come up with a strategy, the team quickly started on their journey to the southern beaches .

They continued their discussion along the way, refined their strategies and tactics, and came up with emergency plans .

They headed south in broad daylight . It was not that the Zergs were inactive, but that their scope and level of activity was smaller in the day . That was because they were "getting some sun" to replenish their energy . Going through their territories was still dangerous, as the Zergs would not let humans go just because they were "recharging" .

Every time a Zerg appeared, it was an opportunity for Yuan Ye to show his capabilities off . The physical tactics used by Europa men were wide and open, so it was indeed a good show of men's valiance when they killed . It was a pity that Zhang Runan did not even take a glance at him while the others clapped and cheered .

Zhang Shan was upset . His urge to kill was getting hard to resist . He wanted to attack first every time a Zerg appeared, but there was always someone a step ahead of him . Killing Zergs gave them points, so it was no wonder why everyone was vying to attack . Seeing that everyone was getting some action, Zhang Shan's thirst to kill grew . He was able to feel his powers getting stronger after each and every battle, and that feeling, to him, this was more addictive than drugs .

If he were to choose between a beauty and a thirst-quenching battle right now, his choice would definitely not be the woman .