Upon hearing the command, the members of the Insect Hunter Squad began an orderly retreat, their movements swift and efficient.
"Don’t worry, Boss! You can count on my covering fire. If the Insect Race thinks they can break through my firepower, they’re dreaming!" Sun Yang said, continuing to furiously squeeze the trigger as he retreated. The Pulse Gun in his hands fired off dazzling beams of light, striking down several of the pursuing insects.
"Don’t be so cocky. Watch your ammo!" Han Ruoxi said. As she retreated, she periodically unleashed bolts of Electric Energy, precisely striking a few Insect Race warriors that tried to get close.
Her gaze remained fixed on the battlefield, leaving no room for error.
"Ammo? Haha, don’t worry, I brought plenty! More than enough to last until we counterattack!" Sun Yang laughed confidently, his footwork remaining steady.
Shen Qiuyue remained calm and composed. With every swing, her Dueling Sword precisely parried the surprise attacks from the Insect Race, and she seemed to be handling it with ease.
"Cut the chatter. Focus," Shen Qiuyue reminded him softly.
"Don’t worry, Sister Qiuyue, I’m totally focused!" Sun Yang replied with a laugh, but the firepower from his muzzle didn’t let up in the slightest.
Soon, they had successfully retreated to the second line of defense.
The defensive facilities here were even sturdier than the first line, fully equipped with heavy turrets, Energy Barriers, and various other fortifications.
The Insect Hunter Squad quickly took their positions, preparing to face the next wave of the Insect Race’s assault.
"What’s the plan, Boss? Do we wait for them to come to us?" Sun Yang asked, crouching behind cover and peeking out. Although their firepower had temporarily suppressed the Insect Race forces, their numbers were still immense, and it seemed an endless stream of warriors was still pouring in.
Li Chang’an stood at the forefront of their defensive position, his sharp gaze scanning the Insect Race troops ahead. "Don’t be hasty. Let them get closer, then we’ll make our move.
We don’t need to engage them proactively. Just hold the line!"
"Roger that. I won’t hold back, then. The second they get close, we’ll open up with everything we’ve got and catch them completely by surprise!" Sun Yang licked his lips, his face full of anticipation.
"Watch your ammo and Energy consumption. Don’t blow all your firepower at once!" Li Chang’an warned, his eyes still fixed ahead.
"Relax, I’m a fire support specialist. You think I’d make a rookie mistake like that?" Sun Yang laughed carelessly, but his hands moved with practiced ease as he performed a quick ammo check.
Han Ruoxi stood beside Li Chang’an, the Superpower Bracelet on her wrist fully charged and ready to unleash a powerful blast of Electric Energy. "Li Chang’an, this wave of the Insect Race seems more organized than the last assault. We need to be careful."
Li Chang’an nodded. "I know. This assault from the Insect Race is definitely unusual, as if it’s the result of more detailed tactical planning.
We have to stay on high alert!"
"Yeah, I’m ready!" Han Ruoxi glanced at the Electric Power Bracelet on her wrist. Blue arcs of electricity danced across her fingertips, letting out a soft CRACKLE.
Shen Qiuyue stood on the other side of their position, the High-Energy Dueling Sword in her hand swaying gently, its blade emitting a faint glow. "They think they can break our line? Not a chance."
Just at that moment, the Insect Race troops ahead suddenly accelerated their charge. Their movements were swifter and more ferocious than before, and as if on command, they launched an organized assault on the second line of defense.
"Here they come!" A glint of excitement flashed in Sun Yang’s eyes. He immediately squeezed the trigger, unleashing another volley of Pulse Beams that precisely struck several of the Insect Race warriors at the vanguard.
"Don’t let them get close!" Li Chang’an shouted. The squad members concentrated their fire. Han Ruoxi’s Electric Energy Lightning, Shen Qiuyue’s High-Energy Sword Technique, and Sun Yang’s Pulse Firepower formed an impenetrable wall of defense, holding the Insect Race warriors at bay just outside the fortifications.
However, the Insect Race’s assault showed no sign of weakening. In fact, it grew even more ferocious. Wave after wave of warriors surged toward them, as if intending to overwhelm the defensive line by sheer numbers alone.
"Boss, how are these bugs so damn fierce?! My trigger finger’s going numb!" Sun Yang shouted as he fired, sweat beading on his forehead.
"Stay calm! Keep up the suppressive fire and don’t let them break through!" Li Chang’an’s voice remained level. He whirled his Saw Chain Sword with deadly force, each swing claiming the life of another Insect Race warrior.
"Can we hold the line? There are more and more of them!" Han Ruoxi was also starting to worry. Although her Electric Superpower was effective against most of the insects, their sheer numbers were putting her under pressure.
"We can hold," Li Chang’an said in a low voice. "Just a little longer. Once the support troops arrive, we can launch our counterattack!"
"Support troops? When will they get here?" Sun Yang asked anxiously. His Pulse Gun was already starting to overheat, and his finger felt like it was about to cramp up.
"Soon. They’re already on their way.
We just have to hold on until then!" Li Chang’an’s gaze was resolute as he swung his Saw Chain Sword again, slicing a nearby insect in two.
Sun Yang gritted his teeth. "Alright! If the Boss says we can hold on, then I’ll hold on a little longer!"
The seconds ticked by. The Insect Race’s assault showed no sign of letting up, instead growing ever more ferocious.
Though the members of the Insect Hunter Squad were growing exhausted, they held their ground. Not one of them backed down.