First War Zone.
In a certain austere high-rise building, the leaders of all eighteen war zones were gathered here.
Among them was Marshal Gu Fang from the Ninth War Zone, Marshal Yang Yan from the Fifth War Zone, and marshals from other zones.
These people were seated around a long table, with a virtual screen in the center, divided into several smaller screens displaying the scene of the Beast Tide.
Among them, more than a dozen four-tier Fierce Beasts came into view, and even through the screen, a formidable aura could be felt.
"After the recent blood rain, a large number of third-tier Fierce Beasts broke through to the fourth tier, yet the Human Federation has not seen the emergence of any fourth-tier Evolvers.
Now, with the beast tide coming so aggressively, if no solution is found, the Human Federation is doomed to perish!"
Gu Fang looked at the scene in front of him, his expression very grave.
From the onset of the blood rain to the outbreak of the Beast Tide, and then to the full collapse of the front lines, barely a week had passed.
In just about a week's time, over a decade of Human Federation's efforts were completely washed away, and the proud defenses crumbled like paper in front of the four-tier Fierce Beasts.
The top human third-tier evolvers stood no chance against the four-tier Fierce Beasts.
The gap between them was like a natural chasm.
Upon hearing this,
an elderly man in a Zhongshan suit slowly spoke: "The appearance of the blood rain has significantly boosted the strength of the beasts, making direct confrontation now impossible.
In my view, the only thing to do now is to evacuate!"
The speaker was Marshal Ji Xuan of the First War Zone, the former leader of Hua Country.
As soon as he spoke, many people exhibited subtle expressions.
Yang Yan said in a deep voice: "Old Marshal, how should we evacuate? Besides, there are many civilians residing both on and behind the front lines. If the military evacuates, these civilians will inevitably fall prey to the beasts."
"Civilians must not be abandoned. If we abandon them, the Federation's reputation will be utterly ruined.
We should first notify the civilians to evacuate, dispatch troops from each zone to provide cover, and at all costs, block the advance of the beasts to buy time for others to evacuate.
As for the evacuation direction, it should be prioritized as such!"
While speaking, Ji Xuan picked up a remote control and pressed a button, causing the image on the table to switch to a Federation map. He pointed to a position on the map, drawing everyone's attention there.
"The Eighth War Zone has the Kunlun Mountain Range as a barrier at the front, and it's far from the sea. Over the years, the Fierce Beasts in the Eighth War Zone have been almost completely cleared, with no significant changes occurring after the blood rain.
If the Eighth War Zone can be held, there might be a sliver of hope!"
Ji Xuan's words caused some to frown.
Shortly after his words, an elder of about the same age as Ji Xuan opened his mouth, who was Marshal Mu Chang of the Second War Zone.
"Although the Eighth War Zone is far from the ocean, the Fierce Beasts have already landed, and the beast tide will eventually sweep across the entire Human Federation.
Even if we defend the Eighth War Zone, there is ultimately no chance of victory. If the beast tide reaches the Eighth War Zone, we will have no retreat path."
Retreating all and concentrating all forces in the Eighth War Zone, such a desperate measure is like drinking poison to quench thirst.
Ji Xuan shook his head slightly: "The Fierce Beasts have great momentum, and our only option is to delay; if an Evolver breaks through to the fourth tier, there's a chance to avert the current crisis.
Instead of dispersing forces to fight the beasts, we should consolidate all forces, at least to hold out for a longer period."
"Moreover, there's something you might not know. Not long ago, a Secret Realm emerged in the Kunlun Mountain Range of the Ninth War Zone, and a mysterious Ancient Tree appeared within.
This Ancient Tree is particularly powerful, not only slaying a third-tier peak Fierce Beast but also devouring numerous Fierce Beasts, while not attacking members of the Ninth War Zone.
I have reason to suspect this Ancient Tree might be exceptionally benevolent towards humans or extremely malevolent towards the beasts.
If the Federation can hold the Eighth War Zone, with the Kunlun Mountain Range as a barrier and the beast tide attacking, the first and foremost will be the Kunlun Mountain Range. This mysterious Ancient Tree might hold off the beast tide for some time, granting the Federation a chance to recuperate!"
While speaking,
Ji Xuan operated the screen, switching the Federation map to the image of the Kunlun Mountain Range, where a towering Ancient Tree over a thousand meters tall appeared, akin to the Divine Tree in myth and legend supporting heaven and earth, and even through the screen, a chilling aura could be felt.
Upon hearing this, Gu Fang's eyes flickered slightly: "Old Marshal intends to use the power of the Ancient Tree to intercept the beast tide, and indeed, this method is feasible.
However, there are quite a number of four-tier Fierce Beasts in the beast tide, and although the Ancient Tree is mighty, it may not hold the beast tide for long.
Besides, while the Kunlun Mountain Range is vast, the beasts could bypass it and directly attack the rear of the Eighth War Zone..."
Before Gu Fang could finish, Ji Xuan interrupted: "Although the powerful beasts can drive the weaker ones, beasts inherently lack intelligence.
To the beasts, they will only bulldoze everything in their path, so it's impossible for them to bypass the Kunlun Mountain Range. The only question is how long the Kunlun Mountain Range can hold the beast tide."
Looking at the Ancient Tree on the screen, Ji Xuan also felt a bit helpless.
Based on the information obtained and personal observations, the Ancient Tree in the Kunlun Mountain Range, at best, might merely be at the lower end of the fourth tier in strength.
Attempting to hold off the beast tide with such strength is actually unlikely.
Ji Xuan didn't expect the Ancient Tree in the Kunlun Mountain Range to truly stop the beast tide, only to delay it for some period of time.
The one thing humanity lacks now is time.
Since the emergence of evolvers to the present, in over a decade without the aid of blood rain, humanity has produced third-tier peak evolvers.
Given more time, the emergence of fourth-tier evolvers is inevitable.
But now, with the beast tide advancing fiercely, without external help, humanity simply cannot endure until a fourth-tier evolver emerges.
Therefore.
Ji Xuan placed all his hopes on the Ancient Tree in the Kunlun Mountain Range.
"It seems, apart from this method, there is no other solution!"
Yang Yan sighed deeply.
Others, upon hearing, understood there was no second option given the current situation.
So, Ji Xuan's proposal was almost unanimously accepted.
Next.
The heads of each war zone passed on the news, broadcasting and informing, directing everyone from the other zones to evacuate to the Eighth War Zone.
At the same time.
Each war zone also withdrew part of their forces, heading to the front lines to block the beast tide, to buy time for others to evacuate.
After all, the evacuation of all the people from all zones is not something that can be done swiftly; a buffer of time is absolutely necessary.