I Picked Up Talents in the Interstellar Battlefield

chapter 312 - The Charm of Command


At the center of the camp, the Third Battalion's military flag, a tattered red banner with gold patterns, fluttered in the wind of the Demon Abyss next to the temporarily erected command platform.Qin Tian stood silently beneath the flag, the edges of his black combat uniform lifted by the strong wind, his eyes a deep violet like a fathomless pool.His mental power formed an invisible net, capturing every movement within a radius of several tens of kilometers.Whether it was the earthy yellow psionic energy in Lu Sheng's blade, Terrida's unstoppable charge leading the Barbarians, or the sharp tearing sound of demon claws ripping through the air, all flowed clearly within his perception.At this moment, he was like a celestial eye suspended above the battlefield, overlooking this chessboard woven with blood and fire."First Company, attention! Fifty-seven Bull-horned Demons are approaching you from the northwest," Qin Tian's voice, calm yet bearing unquestionable authority, entered Lu Sheng's and Poison Widow's minds through their mental link."Scarlett, set up traps at the mountain pass; they'll be there soon.""Understood!"Lu Sheng and Scarlett responded in unison.Immediately after, Qin Tian's gaze shifted slightly, locking onto the company in the northeast:"Fourth Company, immediately support Second Company. Bear, Shen Juan's side has encountered two Fifth-Tier Demons, which are quite troublesome. They're yours.""Alright!"Bear rumbled his response, accompanied by the heavy thud of accelerating footsteps."Terrida, there's a wave of demons charging towards you from both your west and south sides, each numbering over a hundred," Qin Tian's fingertips moved slightly, his tone steady."Deal with the ones to the south first; they are not your opponents.""Understood!"Terrida's voice carried the texture of metal grinding, and the crisp sound of his great saber cleaving through demon bones was faintly audible.Qin Tian stood in place, the violet light in his eyes swirling, as if he were truly playing a game of command.He could clearly "see" the position and status of each company, predict the demons' trajectories, and even rewrite local battle situations at any time through his Gate of Void ability.When a company faced numerical disadvantage, a silver light door would suddenly appear on its flank, bringing in supporting warriors; when demons tried to outflank, the light door would open behind enemy lines, allowing Barbarian battle groups to disrupt their formation like divine soldiers descending from the sky.Just now, when Terrida was caught in a pincer attack by three waves of demons, it was Qin Tian who opened the Gate of Void, allowing the Barbarian warriors led by Bear to launch a rear assault, completing a brilliant counter-encirclement.The Bull-horned Demons that Lu Sheng was about to face also had their route calculated by him long ago, just waiting for them to step into the valley's trap.At the center of the camp, Qin Tian suddenly curved his lips.This feeling of overseeing the entire situation and holding life and death in his hands was completely different from his previous solo combat.It was as if the entire battlefield had become a sand table in his palm, and every command he issued stirred ripples of chain reactions."This is the charm of commanding, isn't it?"Of course, compared to those famous commanders who directed million-strong ground wars or space battles, his command was utterly child's play.It wasn't something to be put on a stage, but no matter what, this was a good start.Perhaps in the future, with his many abilities, he could even create a whole new style of command?Half an hour later, silver ripples appeared in the air at the camp entrance.First to return was the Third Company led by Terrida. The Barbarian warriors marched into the camp with heavy steps, their black armor so thick with bloodstains it could drip, some even still adorned with demon flesh and bone fragments, looking like Asuras fished out of a blood pool.Yet, the fighting spirit burning in their eyes was even fiercer than the blood-light on their armor, and many were still excitedly conversing in their Barbarian tongue, gesturing to the moment they had just severed a demon's head.Next, Lu Sheng and Poison Widow appeared with the First Company warriors. Lu Sheng's great saber was still entwined with a few strands of dark green demon sinew. He grinned broadly, his voice so loud it could shake dust from the tents: "Exhilarating! Truly exhilarating! This, damn it, is what you call a battle!"Second Company and Fourth Company arrived almost simultaneously. Shen Juan's arm was bleeding, clearly injured while dealing with the Fifth-Tier Demons, but his face showed a relieved ease.Bear walked last, his massive axe dragging on the ground, leaving a long trail of blood, the crimson fading slowly from his eyes. He grinned at Qin Tian, clearly having enjoyed the killing.The entire camp was instantly enveloped in a strong smell of blood, yet it was strangely devoid of any oppression.Warriors gathered in twos and threes, some wiping their weapons, others tending to their wounds, but most talked about Qin Tian's miraculous command and the Gate of Void."You didn't see it! Those two Fifth-Tier Demons were about to break through the defense, and Battalion Commander Qin sent Company Commander Bear over with a light door. One swing of his axe split the demon's head in half!""Mine was even better! We were trapped in the mountain pass by hundreds of demons, ready to fight to the death, when a light door opened right behind us! Company Commander Terrida led his men out, attacking from front and back. That was truly satisfying!""When have we ever fought such an easy battle before? Where the demons are, how many there are, when they'll come—Battalion Commander ⊛ Nоvеlιght ⊛ (Read the full story) Qin knows everything! We just follow behind and pick up kills, it's like we're cheating!"Lu Sheng walked up to Qin Tian, vigorously wiping the blood from his face, his voice excited: "Battalion Commander Qin, this battle was so damn awesome! The brothers all said that following you, they're not even afraid of breaking into the Third Level of Demon Abyss!""That's an exaggeration. The Third Level of Demon Abyss, I wouldn't dare go there," Qin Tian chuckled.The Third Level of Demon Abyss was the most dangerous place in Demon Suppression Abyss, a true forbidden zone of death.The commanders of several major war zones, the top experts of various bloodline families, including the Dongfang family, were all suppressing demons in the Third Level of Demon Abyss. There,Fifth-Tier Demons were just small fry, Sixth-Tier Demons were everywhere, and Seventh, Eighth, and even Ninth-Tier Demons were common.With his current strength, going to the Third Level of Demon Abyss would be akin to seeking death."Anyway, following the Battalion Commander, we're not afraid of any dangerous place," Lu Sheng said, puffing out his chest.Shen Juan walked to Qin Tian's side, looking at the excited warriors conversing one by one, and sighed softly: "Battalion Commander Qin, you don't know how long it's been since the brothers fought such a victorious battle, let alone one so easy."Qin Tian looked at the gradually darkening purplish-black sky in the distance and smiled faintly: "This is just the beginning."He knew that the warriors' excitement at this moment was not just because they had won the battle, but also because they had seen hope—in this desperate Demon Suppression Abyss, they finally had a leader who could lead them to survive, and even win battles."Prepare dinner! Today, let's treat everyone to something good!" Qin Tian announced loudly, then waved his hand.A ripple of spatial energy blossomed in the center of the camp, and four half-human-high metal boxes dropped out of thin air, making the ground tremble slightly."This is..." Lu Sheng was the first to approach, reaching out to touch the alloy clasps on the boxes, his eyes full of curiosity.Qin Tian gestured for the nearby warriors to open all the boxes. With a few soft "clicks," the lids sprang open, and an instant rush of aroma stunned everyone around—the leftmost box was neatly stacked with compressed nutrition bars, but not the usual tasteless gray ones; these were golden-packaged with chocolate coating.Beside them were several bags of dehydrated fruit, red strawberries and yellow mangoes, gleaming with an inviting luster in the dim camp light.The two middle boxes were even more enticing: vacuum-packed beef piled up like a small mountain, various cans neatly arranged, and half a box of chilled nutrient fluid, with "High-Energy Recovery" printed on the blue bottles.The rightmost box contained fresh vegetables: carrots wrapped in moisturizing film, crisp green lettuce, and even a few round potatoes, their clinging soil still damp, as if just harvested from a cultivation pod."Hiss—"Gasps of cold air rose and fell.Lu Sheng's eyes widened. He picked up a sausage, brought it to his nose, and sniffed deeply, unable to help but swallow.The last time he ate something like this was, it seemed, two months ago. Normally, he wouldn't even glance at such a sausage, but now, just smelling it made his mouth water."What are you staring at?" Qin Tian chuckled, kicking a box. "Open it and eat, there's plenty."Boom!The scene erupted. No one had expected that their Battalion Commander not only possessed spatial storage abilities but had also prepared such a rich array of food."Whoa, we finally get to eat something good! My mouth is practically bored to death!""So much food! I'll cook later, let everyone taste my skills.""The Battalion Commander is too amazing, practically omnipotent!""Long live the Battalion Commander!"The atmosphere was incredibly lively. After winning a battle, there were good food and dishes waiting for them. When had they ever enjoyed such treatment?A long queue had already formed by the large pot, warriors holding various containers, their faces alight with irrepressible smiles.In a corner of the camp, the communicator quietly reported all the details to the regimental headquarters.

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