Apocalypse - Infinite Resource System
Chapter 387: Heavy losses
After the first missile struck, dozens of long dragons streaked across the sky. The missiles compressed the air, creating an intense and unmatched storm of sound.
For an instant, it felt as if the entire sky was trembling.
Following that, several more missiles descended from the sky at breakneck speeds.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
In the next moment, the entire world was engulfed by endless massive explosions. As short-range strategic missiles, they could even carry nuclear warheads, a formidable weapon that struck fear into the hearts of many neighboring nations.
Even without nuclear warheads, they were a highly intimidating conventional weapon. A single missile could destroy a significant portion of a city.
Now, imagine dozens or even hundreds of missiles – this wasn’t just about destruction; it was about obliterating the entire area. Not once, but multiple times over!
Such a large-scale missile attack, especially from strategic missiles, had rarely, if ever, occurred. It would require a global conflict of unprecedented scale. No single country had the stockpile to unleash such devastation.
Under the onslaught of the missiles, the entire sky transformed entirely. Explosions blossomed into brilliant, dazzling, and breathtaking fiery mushroom clouds that sent shivers down one’s spine.
Countless cries were drowned out by the never-ending explosions, just as the lives of innumerable giants were stripped away, vanishing completely.
The sky had completely changed color. What was once an endless expanse of blue sky was now covered by ominous dark clouds and smoke.
The steel bases constructed by the giants were long gone, with no trace left behind. In fact, there were no remnants of any steel bases to be found because everything on the surface had been obliterated.
Even within the cores of the hundreds of missile explosions, massive craters, spanning over ten kilometers in diameter and reaching depths of hundreds of meters, had emerged. The scent of scorching heat filled the air.
Four battered and bloodied towering giants emerged from the ruins. These were the ten demigods.
"Damn it! What kind of weapon is this? Why is its power so immense?"
"No! It’s over! Tens of thousands of troops, tens of thousands of modified individuals, all gone? Wiped out in an instant? How can this be possible?! No! I can’t believe it! This is too horrifying!"
"How did this happen?!"
The four Supreme Deities were no longer the confident figures they once were.
They were repeatedly swept by the aftermath of the missiles, sustaining severe injuries with their organs nearly displaced.
If not for their formidable strength and being on the fringes of the missile explosions, they wouldn’t have survived. Is anyone still alive?
The fifth general’s body trembled slightly as he gazed at the vast, shattered landscape.
"Those who are alive, get up now! Everyone, evacuate this place! It’s not safe here! The surface world humans possess some kind of massive weapon that can strike us from extremely distant places! Evacuate immediately!"
The second general roared loudly.
Waldo’s missiles had thoroughly terrified them. "Damn it, I knew it! The surface humans must have set an ambush! Since he knew about the existence of the world portal, he must have been prepared. We’ve fallen into his trap!"
"Leave this place and find another world portal!"
The four Supreme Deities exchanged glances, each seeing the shock, anger, and fear in the other’s eyes.
"I’m still alive! I can’t believe I’m not dead! Ha ha ha ha!"
A giant dragged his broken body out of the mud. His body was severely damaged, with almost half of it torn apart. Fortunately, he was mechanically modified, and his core remained unharmed. He only needed to repair some components in the back.
Soon, more giants emerged from the ruins.
"I’m not dead, not dead! It’s fantastic, I’m still alive! I’m still alive! Oh, I thought I was a goner! Sun above, Supreme Deity above, thank you for watching over me!"
"What just happened? Why can’t I remember? Ah! My hand, my hand is gone, my leg is gone too! I can’t hear any sound! I’m still alive!"
Then, one by one, giants crawled out of the rubble.
Some were filled with surprise, while others screamed and wailed. Some were bewildered, others were dazed and dumbfounded.
Some were ecstatic to have survived, while others sobbed uncontrollably. This was because their only relatives and brothers had tragically perished under the missiles.
"Everyone, assemble immediately, and let’s return! We’ve fallen into an ambush! No hesitation, go back to the underwater world now!"
While the crowd was still bewildered, a thunderous voice echoed incessantly in their ears, sounding like a divine warning.
The four demigods wore intensely grave expressions, showing no signs of ease. They occasionally glanced towards the distant sky, fearing another round of missile strikes.
The second general urged them continuously, "Hurry, what are you waiting for? To die? Now! Right now! Get back immediately! The faster, the better! Wait any longer, and all of you will die! Even if the Supreme Deity comes, He won’t be able to save you!"
"Take your companions with you, everyone who’s still breathing, get them out too. After treatment, you’ll still be heroes! One day, you’ll return to the surface world to seek revenge!"
The second general shouted loudly, his eyes bloodshot, gazing at the vast land filled with anger and sorrow.
These underwater giants were the elite force that the underwater world had accumulated over the years. It was known that the underwater world had experienced a viral catastrophe, turning many into zombies.
The current population of giants in the underwater world was less than half of what it was before the disaster, accounting for less than a tenth.
Moreover, the environment in the underwater world led to a low birth rate among the giants. The loss of so many giants this time would take a very long time to replenish. As he looked at the survivors on the ground, his heart trembled slightly.
A legion of 500,000 people hadn’t even had a chance to sweep the world, and half of them were eliminated. 500,000 people, and now there were just over 100,000 left. More than half of them were severely injured.
This loss was so devastating that the Supreme Deity would not let it pass. The four demigods exchanged glances, each seeing fear in the other’s eyes.
But they had no choice. They could only do their best to salvage what was left. However, at that moment, all four of them simultaneously looked to the distant sky.
"Run! Watch out and take cover!"
The four of them roared and immediately found places to take cover.