ushernet Chapter 241 : Super-Gigantic Demon
Chapter 241 : Super-Gigantic Demon
Chapter 241: Super-Gigantic Demon
The demons also possessed aerial forces.
Passenger Plane Demons, Refueling Aircraft Demons, Helicopter Demons, Propeller Aircraft Demons.
Not only that—the Airport Demon also appeared.
It was an enormous entity formed from terminals, flight runways, ground transportation structures, and a whole series of operational buildings, covering dozens of square kilometers!
The various flying vehicle demons normally attached themselves to the Airport Demon.
Looking at it from afar, the Airport Demon resembled a living steel hell. This colossal monster moved in a way that left people dumbfounded.
The main terminal complex formed its head. Thousands of shattered or intact glass curtain walls wriggled slowly like scales. Inside the gaping maw of the check-in hall, the security conveyor belts had transformed into a steel-toothed tongue that dragged building debris along its path into an internal furnace-like digestive system.
The once-straight runways formed its spine, continuously contracting and stretching as it advanced. Dozens of hangars in the cargo zone pulsed rhythmically like alveoli. Every contraction expelled thick black smoke mixed with aviation fuel from the exhaust vents.
Most terrifying of all was its method of movement. Its dozens-of-square-kilometer body did not move as a whole—it flowed locally like an amoeba.
At one moment, a section of runway suddenly bulged upward to form a propulsion limb. The terminal complex leaned forward like liquid metal, while the ground transportation network functioned like tendons pulling the various modules to operate in coordination.
Wherever the Airport Demon passed, the city ruins collapsed like fragile building blocks. Architectural debris was wrapped up by tentacles formed from mutated boarding bridges and thrown into the crushing mouthparts of the cargo apron.
This demon born from mutated human transportation infrastructure reshaped the city’s terrain with every step it took.
“My god...” One of the crew members muttered absentmindedly. “Alliance Leader, should we use the Electromagnetic Railgun to flatten it?”
Li Ye pondered briefly before rejecting the proposal.
With a body of this size, only the Black Rain bomber squadron could deal with it.
At present, the number of Black Rain bombers had been expanded to four.
Although the enemy possessed aerial forces, the air combat pressure on the Tomorrow Alliance was not great.
The Peregrine Falcon Fighters had excellent performance. Before long, they had already shot down large numbers of flying vehicle demons.
After receiving the order, the bomber squadron immediately formed up above the clouds.
Considering that the Airport Demon might possess attack methods capable of threatening the bombers, the pilots decided to conduct a high-altitude bombing run.
As the bomb bays opened, rows of bombs roared downward toward the Airport Demon.
The first wave of high-explosive bombs crashed down like meteors. The terminal complex that had mutated into its head was struck first, and the explosive shockwaves completely shattered and tore it apart.
The gigantic metal tongue formed by the security conveyor belts was blown apart. Burning aviation fuel gushed from ruptured pipelines, forming a sea of fire across the concrete ground.
The second wave of incendiary bombs followed closely behind, pouring down like rain. Napalm exploded across the runway-formed spine, and the sticky burning agents clung to the metal surfaces and burned furiously, turning the steel reinforcement red-hot and twisting it out of shape.
The arrival of the third wave—cluster bombs—brought a carnival of destruction. Hundreds upon thousands of sub-munitions scattered like celestial blossoms across the entire apron area. Each one exploded upon contact, unleashing deadly storms of shrapnel that shredded the boarding-bridge tentacles and the steel fangs formed by mutated aircraft stands.
The runway surface was blasted with countless craters, revealing the convulsing hydraulic pipelines beneath. High-pressure liquid sprayed out, instantly transforming into serpentine flames when it met the inferno of the incendiary bombs.
The final fatal blow came from bunker-busting bombs.
They pierced through the Airport Demon’s body with thunderous force and detonated deep inside it. The massive shockwaves caused its dozens-of-kilometers-wide body to ripple like ocean waves.
The mutated architectural giant legs of the Airport Demon disintegrated amid violent tremors. Its steel skeleton twisted and collapsed in the intense heat, and the runway spine convulsed like a dying serpent.
This magnificent architectural demon let out its final wail under the devastating assault before collapsing with a thunderous crash.
“We got it!”
Cheers erupted throughout the aircraft cabin.
Li Ye nodded slightly.
The destructive power of the bomber squadron was naturally incomparable—even a building demon of this scale could not withstand it.
At this moment, the Black Hawk Helicopters gathered several building demons into one area, allowing the Peacemaker to execute them with a round of artillery fire.
The Iron Whale targeted the vehicle demons, using the Titan’s Grip system to magnetically capture them before dragging them back for scrapping.
Occasionally, it would also seize smaller building demons and crush and cut them apart.
Meanwhile, the Starshine rampaged through the city as if entering an unguarded land, racing through the streets while firing freely. Wherever it passed, demons were swept away completely.
Seeing this scene, Li Ye could not help recalling the days when he had ridden aboard the Tomorrow during battles in the Wasteland Zone. He felt a slight sense of envy.
Just as Veronica had said, the forms of demons were incredibly diverse.
The small ones included Oven Demons, Phone Booth Demons, Fork Demons, and Clothing Store Demons.
The larger ones included Gas Station Demons, Parking Lot Demons, and Power Plant Demons.
Among them, one building demon drew everyone’s attention.
It was a Zoo Demon.
It was a horrifying living organism composed of flesh, steel, and twisted lifeforms.
The entire zoo formed its main body. The zoo gates became its mouth—the cast-iron bars mutated into interlocking fangs, while the ticket booths transformed into sticky gill-like organs that continuously exhaled foul air mixed with animal excrement and rotting flesh.
Each vertebra of the Zoo Demon was compressed from the remains of different animal enclosures. The glass domes of reptile houses became the bones of its neck, while the steel fences of the predator zones formed twisted ribs.
Its limbs were made from park transportation facilities. The tracks of sightseeing trains tightened with muscular contractions, the spiral steel frames of roller coasters formed hydraulic knee joints, and its feet were gigantic webbed claws mutated from bumper-car arenas.
Its sensory system was a blasphemous fusion of architecture and biological organs. The aerial cable cars around the park had all mutated into compound eyes. Broadcast towers and bat-house sonar receivers merged into radar-like ears, while the park’s streetlights twisted together to form clusters of additional compound eyes.
Its size was comparable to the Airport Demon—also spanning dozens of square kilometers.
Moreover, the Zoo Demon carried various “passengers.”
Fierce Tiger Demons.
Dolphin Demons capable of manipulating water.
Agile troop-forming Gorilla Demons.
Massive Elephant Demons.
And Eagle Demons capable of extremely high flight speeds.
Amid the Zoo Demon’s roar, the animal demons sprang into action and charged toward the forces of the Tomorrow Alliance.
Li Ye gently shook his head.
This was truly eye-opening.
He finally understood why the Monstrous Forces had chosen to preserve this Super Monstrous Civilization.
It truly possessed astonishing potential.
If he had been in their position, he would have made the same choice.
After reflecting for a moment, he picked up the walkie-talkie and ordered the Black Rain bomber squadron to begin bombing.
What surprised him even more was that something had also appeared in the sea near the Peninsula Zone.
A Giant Cruise Ship Demon had emerged in the waters, and the mechanical squids were currently battling it.
Li Ye originally intended to dispatch aerial reinforcements, but the mechanical squids performed exceptionally well and easily defeated it.
Several hours later, the battle finally ended.
The Tomorrow Alliance successfully captured the city ruins.
As usual, Li Ye sent personnel to collect the demons’ loot and instructed the War Committee to tally the casualties.
Crystal Coins, Iron Ore, Timber, Fabric, Coal, and various finished goods.
The spoils quickly piled up into small mountains before him.
What Li Ye cared about most, however, were the dropped blueprints.
After some sorting, several blueprints were placed before him.
Level 3 Main Battle Tank
Level 3 Assault Rifle
Level 3 Electric Shock Gun
The first two items already existed aboard the Tomorrow, so those blueprints could be sold to generate income.
As for the Level 3 Electric Shock Gun, Li Ye initially thought it was meant for riot control by security personnel.
However, after carefully reading its additional effects, he could not help but inhale sharply.
Electric shock intensity +80%, coverage range +40%.
Ordinary residents would absolutely be unable to withstand such power.
“Better equip the Special Forces with it,” he thought silently.
The electric shock gun had the appearance of a portable pistol. Crafting it required 35 units of Level 3 Iron Ore and 10 units of Level 3 Thunder Ore.
The Tomorrow Alliance then began metal recovery operations within the city ruins. The deployed Land Combat Forces and mechanical squids were not recalled and instead continued guarding the perimeter.
Under Li Ye’s instructions, the reconnaissance aircraft took off again to survey the terrain of the Peninsula Zone and plan a route for the Tomorrow Alliance.
They also checked for any highly dangerous giant demons.
After hearing the reconnaissance report, Li Ye immediately felt a headache coming on.
The Peninsula Zone had no route leading inland.
A continuous mountain range stretched across its center, completely blocking the path.
If the Tomorrow Alliance wanted to reach the inland areas, they either had to refit all cities with climbing modifications, or restore waterborne operation mode and sail along the coastline to find another landing point.
Li Ye believed the first option was impossible.
The Tomorrow was already a Level 3 Mobile City—its massive size made climbing completely impractical.
What surprised him, however, was that a Survivor Caravan from the Peninsula Zone had taken the initiative to contact him.
The caravan bore the insignia of the Titan Throne. Its leader was a thin man in his thirties named Carson.
Li Ye carefully examined Carson’s convoy. Their vehicles were all base vehicles, each equipped with standard Level 3 configurations.
“With a convoy of your size, you should be able to hunt demons in the Peninsula Zone, right?” he asked.
“Of course,” Carson replied.
With their capabilities, hunting one or two demons was not difficult. If they were lucky enough to encounter a mine, logging camp, or ore vein, they could also make a small profit.
As for the towns and cities of the Peninsula Zone, there were simply too many demons there—attacking them was impossible.
“Not only that,” Carson added. “We’re also responsible for observing the ecology of demons in the Peninsula Zone. That’s a requirement from the Titan Throne. We have to compile a report according to their standards and submit it.”
“So have you discovered anything here?” Zhou Xing asked.
Carson narrowed his eyes slightly.
“Of course,” he said slowly. His tone became extremely serious. “And it’s a huge discovery.”
Li Ye and the others exchanged glances, their expressions gradually turning grave.
“Please explain in detail,” Li Ye said formally.
Carson’s face displayed mixed emotions, and he even looked extremely troubled.
The more they saw his reaction, the more uneasy everyone felt.
What exactly had this caravan leader discovered to make him so worried?
Under their gaze, Carson slowly raised his hand and pointed into the distance.
“...Look over there.”
Everyone looked in the direction he pointed—it was the mountain range stretching across the Peninsula Zone.
Layer upon layer of peaks intertwined like frozen waves on the earth.
One ridge after another wound like the backs of giant dragons, disappearing into the misty horizon.
But Li Ye had no mood to admire the scenery.
Because that mountain range blocked the Tomorrow Alliance’s route into the inland areas of Guixu Continent.
Following Carson’s train of thought, the group began making guesses.
“Mr. Carson, are there many terrifying demons in the mountains?” Zhou Xing asked.
“Maybe Giant Mountain Demons?” Fang Yong speculated.
Carson shook his head.
“This mountain range... is itself a demon!”
Li Ye looked toward the distant mountains in shock.
The range stretched across the entire peninsula like a natural barrier dividing the land into two halves.
It was hundreds of kilometers long.
If the entire mountain range was a demon, its size would be utterly terrifying.
And that was just its length. If calculated by area, the number would double.
After all, the Airport Demon and Zoo Demon they had just destroyed were only dozens of square kilometers in size.
“How is that possible...” Yang Zheng murmured.
Carson sighed softly.
“It’s absolutely true.”
When they first arrived in the Peninsula Zone, he explained, they also believed that the building-type demons inside the city were the largest creatures.
Until one evening, when the convoy had found a hidden place and prepared to camp for the night...
The entire mountain range suddenly moved.
At first there was only a faint humming sound, like a low moan coming from deep underground.
Then the entire hundreds-of-kilometers-long mountain range began to wriggle.
Jagged rocky peaks scraped against each other, producing a grinding noise that made teeth ache.
The Mountain Range Demon had awakened.
As it slowly stretched its body, dozens of peaks began to move and reorganize. Some rose up to form new joints, while others collapsed and turned into claws.
The entire landscape warped and twisted like a crumpled parchment map.
Carson and his companions were completely stunned when they witnessed the scene.
Only after a long time did they regain their senses.
“Although its movements are clumsy and slow, I could still tell—it was definitely a demon!” Carson said excitedly.
Then he looked at Li Ye and the others.
“With a body of that size and scale, this Mountain Range Demon must be the Wild BOSS of the demon civilization!”
Li Ye nodded slowly.
He had reached the same conclusion.
There was no way he would believe that a monster of this magnitude was merely an elite or elite-captain-level creature.
He just didn’t know whether this was good or bad for the Tomorrow Alliance.
They had only just arrived on the new continent—and had already encountered a Level 3 Wild BOSS.