Xu Duoduo looked over the list for this mission and recognized several familiar names: Cheetah Team, White Dove Team, Rose Team, and Golden Eagle Team were all participating.

  Mu Enya's team wasn't on the list, which made Shishi breathe a sigh of relief.

  They had just finished a grueling mission, and it was unlikely they would be sent out again so soon. Additionally, teams that had lost members needed to be reorganized and re-trained.

  There was no time for everyone to think too much.

  On the road, they saw many Abilities users running, most of whom were participating in this mission.

  The base's broadcast was also announcing the situation.

  [When one side is in trouble, all sides come to aid. We reiterate, we will never bow to the apocalypse, and we will never abandon any human being.]

  [The teams participating in the I City emergency rescue mission include Silver Orchid Team, 3A Special Operations Team, Rose Special Operations Team, Golden Eagle Team, Cheetah Team, White Dove Team...]

  People on the streets stopped to listen intently to the broadcast. Every broadcast meant that warriors were heading to the battlefield, and there was a real possibility they might die outside the base, sometimes without even their remains being recovered.

  "Why are there so many teams this time? What's going on?"

  "Are they crazy? The list isn't even finished yet? How many teams are they sending out?"

  "All the well-known teams are going. It's bad, something big is happening in I City."

  "Did you just get back to the base? If you're not sure what's going on, check the forum. A bunch of mutated marine creatures have come ashore in I City, and the coastal areas are in big trouble."

  "What??!"

  "Is the I City base really going to be evacuated? After finally having a decent base, if we abandon it, are humans really going to be confined to just these three major bases?"

  Almost everyone looked grim.

  During the broadcast of major events, everyone was expected to stand in silent tribute.

  In the areas where ordinary humans lived, buses and other services would immediately halt. The children, who were often unaware of the situation, would be told by tearful adults that their compatriots were in grave danger again.

  A group of warriors would use their flesh and blood to secure the safety of more people.

  And the future of humanity.

  This mission was unlike any previous ones. Even the rescue operation at the Research Institute in N City was only a partial regional action and not as dangerous.

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  The situation in I City involved the lives of over 200,000 people, making it an extremely serious special case.

  Wang Weihu quickly acquired the vehicle, and Qin Luo had already reviewed some of the data before swiftly getting into the car without any hesitation.

  Xu Duoduo was surprisingly agile, which reassured Qin Luo, although he couldn't help but blush at the memory of her deliberately leading him into the car last time.

  "Let's go, straight to the destination."

  Chen Xiaofei quickly took the front passenger seat, while Qin Luo and Bai Shu sat in the middle row.

  Xu Duoduo had already climbed into the back seat, sitting quietly and steadily. As she looked around, she noticed a line of vehicles parked at the base entrance, all headed to I City.

  The vehicle behind their 3A Team belonged to the Rose Team, whose large, rose-gold vehicle was quite eye-catching.

  They happened to be in H City Survivor Base for some business, so they joined the mission.

  The teams honked at each other as a form of greeting.

  The monitoring station at the base entrance continuously emitted safety passage alerts.

  [Welcome to…]

  [Welcome to…]

  …

  [Welcome to the first checkpoint of H City Survivor Base. Beep! All clear. The entire H City Survivor Base wishes you a safe journey.]

  Vehicles sped out of the base gates, using the green channel this time.

  The staff couldn't even utter the usual farewell blessings, only watching them depart.

  Bai Shu was monitoring the updates. "The combat teams from the other two bases have also set off."

  Each base initially dispatched twenty teams, and more would certainly follow as other teams returned.

  However, I City was quite far away, requiring about ten hours of driving, with little room for delays. Hopefully, the journey would be smooth.

  The participating teams were all in a group chat, discussing the route.

  Bai Shu was communicating with them.

  Everyone was sharing their opinions.

  "Silver Orchid Team here, the direct route is impassable. The latter half of the highway hasn't been cleared, and it's full of blocked vehicles."

  "Golden Eagle Team suggests we take a detour via the national highway and rejoin the highway from Daqian County in X City."

  "Rose Team disagrees. If we detour via the national highway, there are residential areas along the way, and we might encounter zombies blocking the road, which would take more time."

  "Golden Eagle Team suggests blasting through. There are no survivors there anymore! Rose Team, stop nitpicking!"

  "Snow Mountain Team agrees with Rose Team. Regardless of whether there are survivors, the road conditions on the national highway are more complex. No one knows what might happen there."

  "3A Team suggests we stick to the highway. When we reach the uncleared sections, we can force our way through. We don't have time for detours. Clearing the highway is safer than the national highway."

  "Golden Eagle Team disagrees. Do you know how much traffic is on the highway? What if it's blocked for several kilometers? How will we clear it?"

  As they traveled, they kept arguing, each team struggling to decide on the route.

  In the end, no conclusion was reached.

  Bai Shu was parched from talking, his brow furrowed tightly. Qin Luo, annoyed by the noise, finally stated, "With the highway and national highway at an impasse, let's split up. Go whichever way you prefer. We're taking the highway!"

  He then simply turned off the phone.

  Finally, some peace.

  Xu Duoduo quietly handed a cold tea to the front seat. Watching them argue heatedly, she was thankful for a moment that she was just a little zombie. All she had to do was fight; not being able to speak meant she didn't have to join the debate, sparing her a sore throat.

  Bai Shu accepted it with a thank you, his voice hoarse. He couldn't help but curse, "These bastards!!"

  Such a trivial matter, yet they couldn't stop bickering. It was infuriating.

  Chen Xiaofei was also anxious. "Scary, scary. It felt like you were about to start a fight."

  Wang Weihu sighed, "In times like this, we rely on Xiao Bai. I can't do it."

  While diplomacy was his role, when it came to negotiating or debating, Bai Shu was the one to send in. His mind worked faster.

  Qin Luo couldn't help but shake his head, finally patting Bai Shu on the shoulder, "Thanks for your hard work, buddy!"

  It was rough.

  Bai Shu looked utterly dejected, but thankfully, the little squad leader's comforting iced tea made his throat feel better with just one sip.

  Chen Xiaofei, right on cue, declared he was hungry. "Squad Leader, I'm starving! We need to eat well today. Who knows what the situation will be like in I City? I need high-calorie fuel right now!!"

  Xu Duoduo, hearing "high-calorie"? No problem—braised pork with white rice, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, and some cold dishes would ensure they were well-fed.

  She pulled out disposable meal boxes and handed them over. These were prepared in advance.

  Fresh from the pot, they were packed and stored in her space, still hot and steaming.

  As soon as the food was brought out, everyone sighed with happiness. It smelled amazing!!!