Apocalypse: My Items Upgrade Infinitely

Early the next morning, Lin Feng called Han Yuxin in Jin City, instructing her to urgently recruit medical personnel, especially surgeons, to prevent further losses from injuries. The limited number of soldiers meant that prolonged injuries could impact the future Tier 2 corps plan and lower combat morale. If injuries couldn't be treated promptly, who would dare charge ahead?

Han Yuxin nodded and made a request: "Can you send some soldiers? With just a dozen awakeners under me, it's hard to search Jin City's four districts, and those factions might not release people easily."

Lin Feng agreed, realizing that the hundred soldiers who initially followed him had all reached late Tier 1. They couldn't advance further with the fleet, so sending them on missions could also help them gain practical experience and reduce reliance on vehicle-mounted weapons.

"Sure, I'll send you fifty late Tier 1 awakeners and five hundred enhanced support troops. This force is enough to sweep through Jin City."

Han Yuxin was thrilled: "Really?! That's great!"

"But won't this put pressure on your frontline?"

With the Thirteenth Division mostly withdrawn, leaving ordinary enhanced soldiers, the frontline relied heavily on Lin Feng. Removing a third of them made Han Yuxin both happy and worried.

Jin City needed manpower, but risking the frontline's collapse to aid it would be a mistake, ultimately benefiting the insects.

Hearing her concern, Lin Feng shook his head with a smile: "No worries. Other than killing Tier 2 insects, they have no other advancement means, so it's better for them to train with you for a few days..."

"As long as the fleet is here, the frontline won't face major issues. But don't celebrate too soon; the previous task I gave you needs continuing."

"With our forces expanding tenfold, we need more than a thousand tons of steel, as much as possible."

"Coordinate this task with finding doctors. You're familiar with Jin City, so you can send people to the southern industrial area to see if there's any leftover from relocations."

Han Yuxin nodded, taking a deep breath: "Oh, and one more thing..."

"We haven't received live Black Spinal Bugs in two days; Betty's been urging us."

"Most of the steel and medical supplies we gathered came from her, so if steel's urgently needed, we can send someone to expand the trade later."

Lin Feng frowned slightly, almost forgetting about the foreign princess he'd met only once. But at Han Yuxin's mention, the image of Betty Charman, the princess of the Lorelei Kingdom, in her crown and royal attire, appeared vividly in his mind.

Betty Charman, a princess of the Lorelei Kingdom, had fled to the Federation seeking asylum.

Lin Feng narrowed his eyes; Betty controlled vast wealth in gold, but he wasn't interested in those external things. Her royal status and the administrative experience of her accompanying kingdom officials could greatly aid Lin Feng in expanding his forces and managing the population and resources.

In truth, the apocalypse had made it difficult to return to past freedoms and democracy. To defeat the insect swarms, which followed orders mechanically and loyally, a corresponding centralized, high-pressure model was necessary.

Moreover, the limited remaining resources could only be conserved through rationing.

But many survivors wouldn't see it that way. According to occasional news from the rear, the safety zones weren't peaceful...

Though not threatened by insects, the masses of refugees were the biggest problem.

Hell is other people.

There were too many people, more than the returned grain and oil could feed.

Unmanageable, chaotic, rife with crime...

Survivors were also frustrated with the safety zone's temporary council's limited entry decisions.

Such discontent would eventually form a formidable force, causing greater destruction one day.

No wonder the Federation's upper echelons were anxious to recall the Thirteenth Division to the rear.

With a vast numerical disparity, only awakeners could deter the ambitious among the refugees.

Lin Feng didn't want to be hypocritical, avoiding endless entanglements. Long ago, he decided to leverage Betty's goals, inviting her and her cabinet to help manage his operations.

Betty could use this to restore her kingdom.

Returning to the most familiar model.

If Lin Feng someday achieved victory, driving the insects from Bluestar, this kingdom could transform into a unified human empire on the planet!

When Lin Feng embarked on his cosmic adventures, this massive human empire would still be capable of repelling alien invasions.

This was one of Lin Feng's visions for the future.

For now, maintaining contact with Princess Betty was crucial, especially given her potential assistance.

Han Yuxin alone couldn't compare to Hu Fei.

Considering the request, Lin Feng pondered briefly before responding:

"Sure. Handling the Thirteenth Division's remnants took much effort, but things have stabilized."

"The live Black Spinal Bug trade will resume this afternoon with the first batch of soldiers."

"Once Jin City's scattered forces are integrated, gather all survivors. If Betty is available, invite her over."

"Managing over 100,000 people is beyond you alone, especially organizing them for camp construction and food distribution."

Han Yuxin agreed, knowing Betty was even more eager. Without absolute power, their exiled organization couldn't restore its former glory.

With the Federation abandoning southern regions, local resistance forces, like the Thirteenth Division, were recalled to maintain safety zone stability.

Thus, Lin Feng was Betty's only reliable ally.

Han Yuxin had "accidentally" told Betty that Lin Feng now led the Thirteenth Division's remnants, commanding an army of thousands, which made Betty eager to meet Lin Feng.

However, Han Yuxin withheld Lin Feng's contact information, reminding Betty that Lin Feng didn't want disturbances amid the tense frontline situation.

Otherwise, Lin Feng's phone would have been bombarded by this impatient princess.

Han Yuxin believed in respecting order; at least until she controlled Jin City's situation and held a high enough position...

Then Betty could join and share the benefits.

Seeing the timing right, Han Yuxin mentioned it.

After Lin Feng's instructions, Han Yuxin arranged for personnel to meet the soldiers sent by Lin Feng at Wu City's defensive line.

...

In the Land Cruiser battleship, Lin Feng hung up, contemplating where to hunt large numbers of Black Spinal Bugs.

In Jia City to the south, he had a deal with Queen Ling Yi, a cooperative relationship. Tomorrow, he could retrieve the second batch of Tier 2 eggs, upgrading the Land Cruiser battleship.

Attacking now might provoke her displeasure and vigilance, potentially affecting the gene radiation plan.

Meanwhile, the Haicheng Queen outside the line, after enduring the fleet's bombardment, had adopted a strategy of seclusion, similar to when it last upgraded.

The hinterland and Haicheng itself were its domains.

Hundreds of kilometers deep, retreating ten kilometers made no difference.

But Lin Feng knew this wasn't surrender, but strategizing and amassing power.

Like producing new Tier 2 insects, especially the dangerous Hunter Warriors.

If the Haicheng Queen developed Hunter Warriors to mid-Tier 2, lv23, it would pose a significant threat to Lin Feng's nascent Tier 2 corps.

In close combat, with agility and reflexes, mid-Tier 2 Hunter Warriors far outmatched Tier 2 awakeners.

Only similarly modified gene warriors, fully armed, could suppress them.

Lost in thought on how to resolve his troops' strength, Han Yuxin's earlier words flashed in Lin Feng's mind:

"Right!"

"If I can collect from Jia City, why not check the north, across the river there's several cities?"

"Han Yuxin mentioned many of Jin City's factions' leaders fled from northern cities, also attacked by insects, but lacking Wu City's fortified lines, they were overwhelmed..."

"Heading north could help low-level soldiers quickly advance and train newly Tier 2 corps members in low-intensity combat!"

"What combat training? Mumbling early in the morning?" Chen Yanyan yawned, entering from the rest area, seeing Lin Feng muttering alone at the helm.

Hearing her, Lin Feng turned, smiling:

"Nothing, just planning for now and the future."

"Why are you up? Your ability needs rest; isn't your patrol at nine? It's only after seven."

Chen Yanyan hugged his neck from behind, whispering in his ear:

"With you, I recover quickly~"

"Don't stress; as long as the fleet's here, the line's secure. Leave the rest to others."

"Take it slow, some things need time, step by step, no rush..."

Lin Feng nodded, holding her arm, kissing her cheek, reassuring:

"No problem."

"Since we're up early, how about sending us off?"

Chen Yanyan looked puzzled:

"Where to? Back to Jin City?"

Lin Feng shook his head:

"To the north, across the river. We can't just guard the Haicheng Queen; the northern queen might cross by water to Lake Tai."

"Remember the Thirteenth Division almost surrounded in Haicheng? A northern queen fled across the river."

"I doubt it'll give up Lake Tai."

"This trip, we can bring soldiers for their Tier 1 awakening."

Chen Yanyan's eyes lit up; this was more exciting than the frontline.

Jia City's battle was a major victory for the fleet, with plentiful gains.

"So can I come?"

Lin Feng shrugged, holding her hand:

"Wu City needs defense; the Haicheng Queen's mid-Tier 3. Though suppressed, its Blue Wing Bugs and Tier 2 Wind Wing Bugs are watching."

"One of us must stay to secure the line."

Chen Yanyan sighed, understanding the situation.

Her man's pact with Jia City's queen prevented the Haicheng Queen from breaching Wu City, reaching Lake Tai prematurely.

Considering human interests, it was unwise to let the mid-Tier 3 Haicheng Queen reach Lake Tai and advance.

The whole south would suffer.

After the Thirteenth Division's withdrawal, the burden lay on Lin Feng.

As his partner and fleet commander, Chen Yanyan knew to ease his burden, nodding:

"Got it, I'll do my best."

After kissing Lin Feng, she returned to pack.

Lin Feng left the battleship, finding Li Ran, briefing him on the day's tasks.

Half an hour later, seven newly lv20 Tier 2 awakeners, led by mid-Tier 2 squad leader Shen Jie, stood before Lin Feng, fully armed.

The first corps members assembled.

Behind them were soldiers volunteering for the northern expedition.

Among them were early Tier 1 awakeners and many level six or higher enhanced humans.

Those below level six stayed to clear the battlefield, killing Red Beetles for experience before attempting dangerous distant combat.

Ultimately, a company of 150 soldiers followed Lin Feng north.

Equipped with weapons left by the Thirteenth Division, they aimed to kill insects for advancement energy.

By 7:40, with everyone aboard, they departed.

North of Wu City lay three small cities: Chang City, Xi City, and Zhen City, near Jin City.

Their diagonal route passed through cities on the way to Jin City.

Lin Feng had traversed it twice post-apocalypse, seeing no insect activity near the outskirts.

On the map, north of Chang City was the river, the shortest route for the northern queen to cross into Lake Tai.

Under Lin Feng's direction, the fleet crossed 100 kilometers in half an hour, reaching Chang City's northern outskirts.

Now it was a ghost town.

At the bridge, Lin Feng instructed Chen Yanyan to return by nightfall.

He led the mixed battalion across the bridge.

Watching the fleet leave, Liu Yi, in the Tier 2 corps, holding a shotgun, looked at the silent city, musing:

"Hard to believe this lively place is desolate in a month."

"The Federation's dinosaur park here, I only visited once during school."

Others nodded; some escaped from Chang City to Wu City, feeling even more nostalgic.

Seeing a distant dinosaur sign, Liu Yi picked up a promotional card, asking:

"Do you think dinosaurs, especially T-rex, awakened?"

"And dinosaurs ruled Bluestar for 120 million years; didn't they develop advanced civilization?"

A teammate patted Liu Yi's shoulder, intrigued:

"Isn't that conspiracy talk? Lizard people or dinosaur empires?"

Liu Yi nodded, thinking it likely after witnessing alien insects and awakening.

Lin Feng interrupted:

"Enough, even if true, it doesn't concern Chang City; there are no dinosaur ruins, just marketing."

"Let's go, no insects here; we're crossing the river to check the north."

The team refocused, moving on.

Crossing the two-kilometer river, they entered a small northern county.

A familiar stench wafted from the town.

Faces changed.

Lin Feng gestured for caution, raising their guns.

...

Meanwhile, in the dark void above Bluestar...

A deep-space fleet led by a hundred-kilometer circular starship reached the solar system after a long journey.

In the command center, a ten-meter-tall lizardlike beastman glared fiercely.

Its aura reached peak Tier 3!

Clenching its claws, it stared into the empty void, growling:

"Tell the navigator, the origin planet's coordinates are wrong..."

"The solar system isn't where it should be!"

Soon, the ship's bio-core responded mechanically:

"Energy and gravity detection show no errors; the solar system is ahead, possibly hidden by a higher-dimensional shadow."

"Dragonstar may have birthed a new advanced civilization after 65 million years..."

"Commander Longya, dispatch meteor-class scout ships to the target location for intelligence."

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