Zuo Feng slowly nodded, his voice deep as he said, "Alright, I agree with this proposal. However, everyone, this area is next to my Firefly Base and the construction site currently being built. I have only one condition: when you bring your subordinates, you must keep them in check and not interfere with the normal operation of my Firefly Base."
Everyone nodded. Mao Wudi laughed loudly and said, "Left Leader Zuo, rest assured, my brothers of the Spear of Victory always follow orders and will never cause trouble for the Firefly Base!"
Rou Moyu also solemnly promised, "My people of the Glory of Light will not act without authorization. Left Leader Zuo can rest easy."
Tie Zhenshan also nodded slightly, saying in a low voice, "I will naturally keep my subordinates in check. The people of the Steel Fortress will absolutely not cause trouble, Left Leader Zuo need not worry."
Lu Zhuoyan and Luo Tianyu also nodded, expressing the same attitude.
Seeing everyone's statements, Zuo Feng pondered: After the pathogen outbreak, it will evolve into a Six-Slash Zombie, whose strength is equivalent to an Eight-Horizontal-Bar Zombie.
Even if all the strong individuals from the Three Overlord Powers who have lit Six Lotus Seeds break through to the realm of lighting the seventh Lotus Seed, they will not be a match for a Six-Slash Zombie.
Moreover, there will be many pathogens, so it's not realistic to rely on those who have lit the seventh Lotus Seed to besiege them. Their strength still needs to be further improved.
But time is tight; there isn't much time for them to light the eighth Lotus Seed. To improve, they can only rely on external objects, such as—weapons!
With the Eight-Horizontal-Bar Zombie not yet appearing, the strongest weapons in other bases outside are Level 7 weapons.
But Firefly is different; weapons crafted from a-grade metal are definitely stronger than the yet-to-appear Level 8 weapons.
If strong individuals who have lit seven Lotus Seeds are equipped with A-level metal weapons, in a one-on-one situation, they will have the ability to contend with a Six-Slash Zombie, and even have a chance to suppress the opponent.
Furthermore, Firefly has no shortage of a-grade metal. Perhaps they can trade with various powers—exchanging A-level metal weapons for their resources. This way, Firefly can acquire more strategic material reserves, and at the same time, the various powers can enhance their combat strength. It's a win-win situation, so why not?
Zuo Feng's eyes flickered slightly, and he already had a plan in mind. Lu Zhuoyan and Luo Tianyu both possessed A-level metal weapons and naturally knew their power, but Mao Wudi, Tie Zhenshan, and Rou Moyu were not clear about the specific power of A-level metal weapons.
He slowly opened his mouth: "Qian Qian, give your A-level metal spear to Leader Mao to try and feel its power."
Da Bai Tu heard Zuo Feng's words and immediately understood his intention; he was preparing to sell A-level metal weapons.
She smiled slightly and handed the spear to Mao Wudi.
Mao Wudi was slightly taken aback, a little confused. He used a spear, and there was still a difference in how a gun and a spear were used.
He didn't understand the meaning of Zuo Feng asking him to look at the gun, but he still reached out and took it.
The moment it entered his hand, Mao Wudi's pupils contracted sharply. After just a brief test, he could feel that the power of this spear far exceeded the Level 7 spear in his hand! Mao Wudi's heart pounded violently, his hands gripping the spear tightly, knuckles white, his eyes flickering with a mix of shock and ecstasy.
If he could have this weapon in hand, with his strength of having lit the seventh Lotus Seed, he could definitely take on a Six-Slash Zombie alone!
He took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement in his heart, and looked up at Zuo Feng, his voice slightly trembling:
"This... this weapon is simply incredible! If the strong individuals in our base can all be equipped with such weapons, our chances of resisting the pathogen outbreak will greatly increase."
Hearing Mao Wudi's words, Tie Zhenshan and Rou Moyu couldn't help but show shocked expressions, and they all stepped forward to carefully examine the A-level metal spear.
After taking it in hand, their eyes revealed an undisguised longing and shock.
Mao Wudi excitedly asked, "Left Leader Zuo, why have you shown us this weapon?"
Zuo Feng's lips curled slightly, his gaze sweeping over the shocked and eager faces of the crowd, and he slowly said:
"It's very simple. We, Firefly, can forge A-level metal weapons for various bases to enhance your combat power."
He paused, then changed his tone, "However, it cannot be given away for free. You will need to exchange resources for it. I wonder if you all need A-level metal weapons?"
Mao Wudi's voice was filled with an unprecedented fervor: "Left Leader Zuo, this kind of weapon... how many do you, Firefly, have? We, the Spear of Victory, need them, we need them very much!"
He gripped the A-level spear tightly, his eyes so fervent they almost ignited the shaft, but he still reluctantly handed the weapon back to Da Bai Tu.
Tie Zhenshan's steady voice immediately followed, low but containing the same urgent desire: "The Steel Fortress is also the same. If we have such a sharp weapon in hand, our chances of resisting the pathogen outbreak crisis will greatly increase." His sharp gaze swept over the spear and then fell on Zuo Feng's face, adding, "Left Leader Zuo, name your price. Whatever resources the Steel Fortress has, just ask."
Rou Moyu didn't speak, but just quietly looked at the spear in Da Bai Tu's hand, her eyes sparkling with wonder. The New type of symbiotic zombie virus in her body, like a dormant venomous snake, filled her with worry for the future, but her desire to improve her strength was equally strong.
At this moment, this weapon, capable of contending with a Six-Slash Zombie, held extraordinary significance for her and the Glory of Light.
She took a deep breath and turned her gaze to Zuo Feng: "The Glory of Light also seeks to purchase. Left Leader Zuo, what is the value of such a divine weapon?"
Zuo Feng looked at the undisguised longing in the eyes of the three overlord-level figures and understood.
He had originally intended to use this as an opportunity to both enhance humanity's overall combat power and acquire much-needed strategic reserves for Firefly.
He nodded slightly, his voice steady and clear:
"Leaders, please calm down. Firefly does indeed have some reserves of a-grade metal and has the ability to forge A-level metal weapons. But this metal is exceptionally rare, and you have all personally experienced its power. My idea is that Firefly can sell A-level metal weapons, but it requires an equivalent exchange."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone, focusing on Tie Zhenshan:
"Leader Tie just mentioned resources, which is exactly what I had in mind. We can settle with loss crystals. As for the specific exchange, we can discuss it in detail based on the weapon's style, and the type and quantity of materials required.
However, in order to combat this crisis, I will supply A-level metal weapons at cost. For example, this A-level metal pole spear, I can sell it for three seven-line zombie crystals.
But the most urgent task at hand is to immediately send messages back to your respective bases, gather all the core members who are at the peak of the sixth Lotus Seed, and seize this breakthrough opportunity brought by the Void Land!
Once everyone's strength is enhanced and they are equipped with A-level metal weapons, we will truly have the confidence to face the impending pathogen crisis!"
The value of an A-level metal weapon, like the spear in Da Bai Tu's hand, would definitely find buyers even at thirty seven-line zombie crystals. But at present, there's a need to help the major powers increase their strength, so Zuo Feng didn't intend to demand an exorbitant price. However, selling at cost is naturally impossible. At a price of three seven-line zombie crystals for one spear, he was already making a good profit, after all, a-grade metal can be produced in the size of a Pigeon egg by feeding Iron HanHan and Iron BenBen three-line zombie crystals.