Chris Shelby took a deep breath and said, “Phoenix, give these East Coast Guards a proper burial here.”
“Yes!”
Phoenix nodded and immediately ordered the burial of the East Coast Guards on the spot.
Originally, Chris Shelby had intended to bring the bodies of the East Coast Guards back to the East Coast.
But now, Chris Shelby did not have the time.
Therefore, he temporarily had the East Coast Guards buried on the spot.
After finding Tiger and the others, he planned to bring the remains of the East Coast Guards back to the East Coast so they could rest in their homeland.
Half an hour later, Phoenix had buried all the fallen East Coast Guards.
“Boss, according to our count, we have found nearly twenty thousand bodies of the East Coast Guards!”
Hearing of the twenty thousand deaths, Chris Shelby felt extremely heavy-hearted.
“Phoenix, record the names of these fallen East Coast Guards. When we return to the East Coast, I will build a monument for them! These East Coast Guards sacrificed themselves for their country, and they deserve the respect of future generations!”
“Yes!”
Seeing Chris Shelby’s somber mood, Phoenix consoled him, “Boss, you needn’t be too troubled. After all, these East Coast Guards died for their country, and their deaths were honorable. Besides, the battlefield is inherently brutal, and no one can guarantee survival.”
Chris Shelby nodded and said, “Phoenix, you’re right. Pass my command, everyone prepare to enter the Sea of Death!”
After all, Chris Shelby and his men had faced countless life-and-death situations.
Previously, Chris Shelby was just reflecting, but he quickly recovered.
A cold gleam appeared in Chris Shelby’s eyes; this time, he had to find Tiger and the others, then kill Lysander Lake to avenge the fallen East Coast Guards!
Soon, Chris Shelby and his men entered the Death Desert.
All along the way, there was nothing but vast expanses of sand.
Aside from the sand, there was nothing else-no water sources, no vegetation; truly a Sea of Death!
An hour later, the road became complicated, and many vehicles got stuck in the sand.
Chris Shelby and his team had no choice but to abandon their vehicles and proceed on foot.
As the sky gradually darkened, Chris Shelby and his men had only reached the edge of the Sea of Death.
The Sea of Death was immensely vast, covering hundreds of thousands of square kilometers.
Initially, Chris Shelby and his men had found traces of Tiger and the others.
But upon entering the Sea of Death, all traces of Tiger and his team had completely vanished.
The desert was constantly changing, making it difficult to preserve any tracks for long.
Regardless, Chris Shelby would not give up; he was determined to find Tiger and the East Coast Guards.
Chris Shelby looked at the endless sand before him and said quietly, “Although Tiger and the others have entered the Sea of Death, the wind and sand here have likely covered their tracks! Phoenix, pass the order that we will rest here tonight and continue our journey tomorrow morning!”
“Yes!”
Phoenix nodded and immediately relayed the order.
Soon after, tents were pitched.
…
The next day, early in the morning.
Chris Shelby and his men got up early.
After waking, they replenished their food and water supplies.
After a day’s trek, everyone’s face was covered with dust.
But at that moment, no one cared about such things.
In the desert, they couldn’t afford to wash their faces with water.
Wasting water in the desert is tantamount to suicide. After making preparations, Chris Shelby and his group entered the Sea of Death. Everyone remained vigilant because, according to Lynx’s intelligence, Lysander Lake had also sent a troop to hunt down Tiger and the East Coast Guards. The mission of this troop was to annihilate Tiger and the East Coast Guards.
An hour later, Chris Shelby and his team encountered a small contingent of Quartz Ridge troops. The battle ensued quickly. Since the enemy was not numerous, the fight was over in just ten minutes, resulting in the elimination of several hundred Quartz Ridge warriors. However, the gunfire quickly drew the attention of nearby Quartz Ridge forces, and a large number of troops began to besiege Chris Shelby and his group. Bang! Bang! Bang! Soon, gunshots erupted everywhere. Countless bullets whistled through the air, and the desert became lively.
Despite the Quartz Ridge’s numerical advantage, each of the Death Guards was battle-hardened. After intense combat, the Quartz Ridge troops were swiftly defeated. Numerous Quartz Ridge warriors were beaten and fled in disarray. Chris Shelby and his men did not pursue them but instead ordered the collection of the Quartz Ridge warriors’ spoils of war. After all, Chris Shelby’s purpose was not to fight with Quartz Ridge but to find Tiger.
The spoils collected mainly included food, fresh water, and bullets. The deeper they went into the Sea of Death, the fewer Quartz Ridge warriors they encountered. The interior environment of the Sea of Death was too harsh, and few could endure it. The Quartz Ridge warriors were not fools; no one would foolishly court death. The desert was extremely hot during the day, causing everyone to sweat profusely, and fresh water was quickly consumed. Had it not been for Chris Shelby’s ample preparation of fresh water, they might have died of thirst there.
As for the night, the temperature in the desert dropped significantly. Fortunately, Chris Shelby led the battle-hardened Death Guards; ordinary soldiers would definitely not have been able to adapt to such conditions. In just a few days, Chris Shelby and his men had penetrated deep into the interior of the Sea of Death. Seven days later, they finally emerged from the Sea of Death. Upon exiting, everyone was extremely disheveled. Everyone’s clothes were torn and tattered, and their faces were blackened.
Since they had not found Tiger and the East Coast Guards, Chris Shelby was not in a good mood. Phoenix comforted him, saying, “Boss, don’t worry! The fact that we didn’t find Tiger and the others in the Sea of Death means that they are still safe and not in any immediate danger.” Hearing this, Chris Shelby nodded. With Tiger’s capabilities, leading the East Coast Guards out of the Sea of Death was not impossible. But where exactly were Tiger and the East Coast Guards?
Chris Shelby and his men arrived at a desert oasis. Inside the oasis, there was a lake. After replenishing their fresh water, they prepared to rest at the oasis for the night. Suddenly, a group of fully armed Quartz Ridge warriors rushed out. Each of the Quartz Ridge warriors was armed with a firearm, the dark muzzles pointed at Chris Shelby and his group. A Quartz Ridge general stepped forward and asked coldly, “Who are you?”