Chapter 934: Refusing to Team Up
Lan Xincheng's answer made every team leader show mocking smiles.
The words sounded nice, but everyone wanted to obtain the Divine Source and become a higher-level Epsilon superhuman.
Taotie crossed his arms and said bluntly: "So our primary goal is to seize the Divine Source first! Then we'll give them the corresponding supplies afterwards."
Zhu Zheng's gaze deepened.
"Theoretically speaking, that's indeed correct. This mission won't be easy to complete!"
"The East Sea Region is a war zone, and both the quantity and strength of their top superhumans exceed ours. So you must be extremely careful in everything!"
"If the opportunity arises, you can use the Divine Source immediately. Ultimately, whoever has the capability should use the Divine Source!"
Zhu Zheng had to say this.
Because by that time, even if he strictly forbade it, the team leaders wouldn't listen to him.Zhang Yi's heart stirred slightly as he glanced at Zhu Zheng.
Back then, Zhu Zheng had promised him priority in using the Divine Source.
But now, the story had changed.
Zhu Zheng pretended not to see Zhang Yi's gaze. "The matter is already settled. We depart promptly at 7:00 AM tomorrow for the East Sea Region! Then we'll proceed to the mission area."
"You must adjust your condition properly. More importantly, be prepared for potential clashes with surrounding forces!"
Everyone nodded without raising further objections.
Once they reached Star Island, it would be every person for themselves based on their abilities. Ultimately, everything depended on strength and some good luck.
None of them were rookies, so there was no need to ask unnecessary questions.
Naturally, all weapons and equipment needed for this mission would be generously supplied by the region—except for Zhang Yi.
The meeting concluded in less than twenty minutes, clean and efficient.
Zhang Yi barely spoke a few words from beginning to end.
Since he had been a participant from the start, he could already imagine how things would unfold.
After everyone left, he caught up with Zhu Zheng.
"Commander Zhu."
Zhu Zheng turned to look at Zhang Yi, his expression completely unsurprised.
"I knew you'd come. What I promised you before might be difficult now. We're not the dominant force in that battlefield, so you'll have to fight for it yourself."
"But if you have any other needs, feel free to mention them."
Zhang Yi shook his head; that wasn't why he had come.
He understood Zhu Zheng's difficulties and didn't mind.
"I haven't thought of any needs for now. I'll mention them later if necessary."
"But I have one request—I won't bring Baili Changqing and the others on this mission. I'm going alone!"
Both Zhu Zheng and Sun Luxuan looked at Zhang Yi with astonishment.
"Going alone?"
Zhu Zheng asked: "Do you realize how dangerous that place is? Besides being filled with highly corrosive toxic miasma, we need to pass through the Colombian Navy's blockade. There's a high probability our movements will be detected."
"Although I know your survival abilities are exceptional, being alone in an area where you can't distinguish directions, filled with toxic miasma everywhere, is too dangerous!"
Zhang Yi nodded.
"I'm aware of all that. But precisely because I know, I don't want to bring others along."
"My abilities lean toward defensive counterattacks and assassination. I operate more comfortably alone. Team coordination has never been my strong suit."
"Besides, with so many team leaders there, having more people isn't necessarily better."
Zhu Zheng considered for a moment before nodding: "Indeed, your integration time with the team has been too short. I've noticed you never really wanted to be a leader anyway. Since that's the case, do as you please!"
"However, Baili Changqing will be quite upset!"
Zhang Yi slightly curled his lip. "He can join other teams. With his capabilities, I'm sure he can easily become a deputy leader."
Zhu Zheng clasped his hands behind his back and said seriously: "He hasn't integrated with other teams either. Even if he goes, suddenly participating in such an important operation would be dangerous."
Zhang Yi smiled faintly: "You can arrange it as you see fit!"
Zhu Zheng had no choice. "Alright! Since you insist, I'll respect your opinion. Anyway, given your capabilities and working style, even operating alone, I believe you can perform excellently!"
Zhang Yi smiled and nodded: "Thank you, Commander Zhu!"
Zhang Yi went alone to the quartermaster to collect large quantities of supplies.
Nothing more than tons upon tons of heavy weapons, hundreds of tons of TNT and C4 explosives, medical supplies, antitoxins, and massive amounts of food...
In short, he maxed out his allocation—after all, there was no reason not to take Blizzard City's resources, and taking them meant no loss.
Others had to calculate carefully, afraid that carrying too many supplies would affect combat.
But Zhang Yi only worried his allocation wouldn't be enough.
Just as he was collecting supplies, Baili Changqing suddenly approached him.
"Captain Chaos, I'd like to talk with you!"
Baili Changqing glanced at the quartermaster nearby before speaking to Zhang Yi.
Zhang Yi glanced at Baili Changqing. "About the mission?"
"Exactly! Why did you choose to operate alone? And you're not taking any of us?"
Baili Changqing's expression looked somewhat unpleasant.
After the battle against the Moon of Corrosion, he and others in the team hadn't received any decent missions.
If this continued, his people would become completely useless!
Zhang Yi said calmly: "I can't disclose mission details, but remember this—I'm doing this for your own good."
Just kidding, he simply found bringing these guys along too troublesome.
Baili Changqing paused.
His brow slightly furrowed, expression hesitant.
After a long while, he cautiously asked: "Is it a very dangerous mission?"
Zhang Yi said: "Didn't you see who attended the meeting? This mission's importance exceeds imagination. Even if you went, there would be significant danger, let alone the others in the team."
Baili Changqing said somewhat puzzled: "But it seems members from other investigation teams are also participating in the operation."
Zhang Yi said: "But you should also know what kind of person I am. We're friends, right?"
Baili Changqing scratched his head: "Hmm."
Zhang Yi said with a smile: "But if real danger arises, I probably couldn't protect you. You have good professional ethics, but I'm accustomed to being a lone wolf."
"I'm not Bian Junwu—I don't have that great spirit of sacrifice. So I suggest we can be private friends, having drinks and chatting together casually."
"But when it comes to the battlefield, don't become comrades with someone like me."
He lightly punched Baili Changqing's shoulder: "Without discussing those matters, our friendship won't deteriorate."
Baili Changqing rubbed his shoulder as Zhang Yi, having finished inventorying supplies, left the quartermaster.
Leaving only Baili Changqing alone there feeling melancholy.
Author's Note