My Post-Apocalyptic Territory

"This...this is source crystal ore?!"

Someone spoke, their voice trembling.

The existence of Source Crystal Mine was officially announced at the very beginning of the apocalypse.

Knowing about it is one thing, but actually seeing the ground covered with shiny stones is quite another.

The shock was so intense that it was difficult to calm down for a while.

Luo Zhe didn't give the patrol members time to be surprised. He quickly ordered them to open the boxes, with some setting up heavy machine guns and others laying landmines in the pit ahead.

Having been instructed to do so, the patrol members moved very quietly and tried not to make any loud noises.

Tang Yu stood at the edge of the pit, gazing at the giant tree in the distance and the place where its roots intertwined beneath it.

It's almost like a network of interconnected caves.

Countless demonic beasts lurk within.

What we saw last time was only a small part. This time, if we want to mine this source crystal mine, we must clear out all the demonized beasts here.

It was for this reason that Tang Yu brought the patrol team along and manufactured this batch of firearms and equipment, which could provide some output.

Tang Yu was not worried about whether the source crystal ore would be leaked.

Patrol members are generally loyal members with a strong sense of belonging to the shelter. Although source crystals are precious, they are generally not useful to ordinary people. On the contrary, the treatment of those who stay in the patrol team is very high. Any normal person would make the wise choice.

Even if it were to leak out, Tang Yu was not worried.

His confidence stemmed from his Level 3 territory.

Once the source crystals are mined, the remaining buildings in the level 3 territory can be built. Even if enemies of the level of super-large demonized beasts attack, he will not be afraid at all.

Moreover, if the source crystal mine is to be mined, manpower must be invested, that is, survivors. With a large number of people, there will be a mix of good and bad, and it is only a matter of time before the news spreads.

We can't just stop mining or delay the mining progress of source crystal ore because we have too many concerns, right?

How can you accomplish anything if you're timid and hesitant?

Anyway, those difficult, cowardly days at the beginning are over.

While the patrol team was busy, they were also attacked by mutated beasts from time to time in the mountains behind them, but these were dealt with by Luo Zhe and his followers.

Tang Yu was not idle either; he closed his eyes and sensed the boundaries of his territory.

On the map, the territory extends outwards from the lord's castle.

Heading north, beyond the mountains and forests, the territory extends exactly to this pit, covering approximately one-fifth of its distance.

It's not big, but it's enough.

This is also the source of Tang Yu's confidence in dealing with the numerous demonic beasts below.

The work of setting up the defenses was gradually coming to an end, but it still attracted the attention of the demonic beasts below.

At first, a few mutated beasts ran out from where the giant tree's roots were entwined. The patrol members used machine guns to quickly kill them. However, more and more mutated beasts appeared, baring their fangs and brandishing their claws. Many of the tender newcomers turned pale with fright.

They usually don't even have time to avoid the demonized beasts. Even when they occasionally fight with them, they only target those who are alone. When have they ever seen such a scene before? Of course, the survivors who have seen such a scene are basically all dead.

"Everyone retreat and hold this position!" Luo Zhe said in a deep voice.

The patrol members finally retreated to the edge of the pit, operating the heavy machine gun, its muzzle spitting fire.

Where the bullets passed, dust billowed up, and the bodies of the demonic beasts were torn to pieces. But these were only a few; many more demonic beasts charged forward, braving the machine gun fire.

Some patrol members carried individual rocket launchers, and the rockets shot out with a whoosh, landing in the horde of mutated beasts and creating a small gap in the dark mass of beasts, which was quickly filled by more mutated beasts.

This momentum is unstoppable.

These heavy weapons were already quite powerful; ordinary demonized beasts couldn't withstand them at all and would be torn to shreds. However, there were also many powerful demonized beasts in the horde. It was these demonized beasts that held their own and led the charge forward. Even heavy machine guns and rocket launchers needed to concentrate most of their firepower to kill a single powerful demonized beast.

Meanwhile, the other demonic beasts made significant progress during this period.

As he drew closer, the patrol members, who could now clearly see the monstrous appearance of the demonized beast, turned even paler.

No wonder the shelter had prepared so much weaponry, but it seems that even with their fierce firepower, they couldn't stop the surging onslaught of the demonic beasts.

At this moment,

"rise!"

They heard such a sound.

The sound wasn't loud; it should have been difficult to hear clearly under the cover of gunfire. However, they could hear it clearly, and there was not a trace of panic in the sound.

Only self-confidence.

With a rumbling sound, the ground trembled, and tower-shaped buildings rose from the ground.

These are arrow towers; Emperor Yu built ten of them at once.

But that's not enough!

"Upgrading 10 arrow towers requires 4,000 units of source crystals, 6,000 units of wood, 4,000 units of stone, and 2,000 units of iron..."

The arrow tower, which was already ten meters high, suddenly rose even higher, its black outer walls becoming even thicker, and sharp runic arrows shot out from the top of the tower.

This is a level 2 arrow tower, which can only be built in level 3 territories.

In an instant, bursts of blood mist exploded from the horde of demonic beasts.

The upgraded arrow towers are faster and have stronger penetrating power; a single rune arrow can easily pierce through several demonic beasts.

This power is far greater than that of a heavy machine gun bullet.

But that was still not enough. Tang Yu looked down at the charging momentum of the demonized beast horde and paused slightly. Some of the most powerful demonized beasts at the forefront had been killed, but soon, the demonized beasts behind them stepped on the corpses of the dead demonized beasts in front and charged upwards.

"To construct 8 cannons, you will need 8,000 units of source crystals, 1,600 units of wood, 1,600 units of stone, and 4,000 units of iron."

Behind the arrow tower, eight cannons, all black with a metallic sheen and with muzzles large enough to fit a basketball, were also completed in an instant.

The immense energy gradually condensed into the cannon fire, and a dazzling red light shot out from the muzzle, streaking high in the sky before crashing into the surging horde of demonic beasts.

With a bang, it exploded.

Flames rolled, and the shockwaves dispersed smoke and dust. Upon closer inspection, the demonic beast at the very center had turned to black ash, and a small pit had been melted into the ground.

This is the power of artillery.

The veteran members of the patrol team, who had already met him, were extremely excited.

Since that time when the demonic tide attacked and Director Tang unleashed his power, they have finally witnessed this terrifying might once again.

This time, however, it is clearly even more terrifying.

They were all so excited that their faces turned red.

Some astute individuals noticed that last time, when Director Tang built something, he needed to gather materials from the surrounding area. However, this time, the surrounding materials were clearly far from sufficient, yet Director Tang still managed to construct so many buildings out of thin air.

Director Tang's abilities have increased again!

If the veteran members who had already witnessed it were like this, the newly joined patrol members were even more shocked.

They had naturally seen the arrow towers when they passed the city walls.

However, the core area of ​​the shelter has rarely been disturbed by the demonized beasts, so they naturally have no chance to see the defensive buildings unleash their power. They can only hear snippets of information from the old survivors.

It's so different from reality.

They couldn't imagine that someone could build towering structures with a wave of their hand, single-handedly halting the advance of the demonized beast horde.

With all eight cannons firing simultaneously, the horde of mutated beasts that had been charging forward was instantly routed.

The patrol members were incredibly excited. They quickly took control of the heavy machine guns and fired with all their might, gradually wiping out the horde of beasts.