Battle Deployment

Liu Mingxuan looked at Lin Yan's expression and asked, "What do you have in mind?"

"When I went to check for other exits today, I observed this building. Its construction quality... well, it isn't exactly refined, and its foundation isn't as solid as I imagined."

"Brother Li still has four kilograms of the new E6 Explosives in his backpack. They're extremely powerful, but difficult to set up, so they're hard to use in actual combat. My idea is to use those four kilograms of E6 Explosives to blow up this building. If we adjust the angle of the blast and calculate the timing properly, I've worked it out—we won't be affected by the explosion."

Li Tao was somewhat shocked. "You want to blow up this building to break out?"

Zhang Wei froze. Were Special Operations Squad members all this fierce?

"Yes. Only this way can we throw them into disarray for a short time and seize the initiative. Besides, Zhang Wei has no combat ability. After the blast, we can launch an offensive against them to draw the monsters' attention, then arrange for some people to withdraw first, take him away from here, hide, and call for outside assistance."

Without hesitation, Lin Yan stated his opinion and continued, "We're familiar with the route we took to get to this building, and there are several good hiding spots along the way. The supplies we have on us are enough to sustain us for several days. As long as we conceal ourselves properly, we can wait for rescue."

Such an arrangement would inevitably split up the Special Operations Squad members, and some might even be injured or killed. Under these circumstances, it was unlikely that his squad alone could take Zhang Wei through the Wilderness Area and return to the military district's garrison.

Liu Mingxuan pursed his lips and carefully considered Lin Yan's suggestion. It was feasible in practice, but the most important question was how they would deal with those fourteen powerful beast generals.

Among them was a powerful monster like the Earth Giant Lizard, as well as a Gray Gorilla whose strength was unknown.

But there was no other way now.

He looked at everyone present. "What do you all think?"

Jia Yan said, "I'll do my best to hold back the beast generals and buy time for the breakout."

Chen Lian drew a breath and chuckled. "No problem."

Li Tao looked crazed. "I've still got enough bullets to make a big move."

Bu Xiangyang raised the battle sword in his hand. "This might be the bravest decision of my life. To hell with fear!"

Bu Wenxing gritted his teeth. "It's much better than waiting to die. When enemies meet on a narrow road, the brave prevail!"

Chu Wei looked at everyone's reactions, then at the Blood Shadow Battle Saber in his hand. "No wonder my blade has always felt off when I swung it. Turns out I was missing the brothers' fighting spirit. Today, no matter what, I'll make these beasts understand that my Nine Heavens Thunder Blade isn't some pirated knockoff!"

Zhang Wei watched the scene before him, deeply shaken. He shouted, "If danger comes, please let me die before all of you. I'm only a private, but I'm Not Afraid of Death!"

My brothers and I stand united!

Lin Yan still found the mood to joke. "Brother Wei, you really are interesting. Most people say their blade isn't for show, but you say yours isn't pirated!"

Chu Wei's eyes widened. "Of course! I paid for it. I support the official release, and I'm proud of it!"

"Ever since I bought the Nine Heavens Thunder Blade, my family cut off all my allowance. I only get twenty million a month now—how am I supposed to live? It's been miserable! Of course I have to bring it up often!"

Damn it!

Was that even something a human should say?

Lin Yan imagined a scene in his mind: a kind-looking middle-aged man gazing at Chu Wei and saying, "You brat, from now on, I'll only give you twenty million a month. Let's see how you survive!"

So infuriating.

This battle, make sure he leads the charge!

Seeing everyone's fighting spirit soar, Liu Mingxuan was deeply moved. "Now, we'll begin deploying our battle plan."

"Chu Wei..." He had only just called Chu Wei's name when Chu Wei interrupted him.

"I know what you want to say, Captain. I'll ask my family for help, but I don't need to do it personally. As long as someone else takes my communicator, they can do it. As for this battle, I cannot shirk my responsibility."

Liu Mingxuan looked at Chu Wei's serious expression, fell silent for a moment, then said, "Thank you."

He was thanking him both for using his personal connections to seek reinforcements for them and for voluntarily offering to fight alongside him in this battle rather than choosing to withdraw early.

Their strength was too weakened right now. An elementary-level beast general who cultivated the Nine Heavens Thunder Blade was an extremely important combat force.

But if Chu Wei had not offered first, Liu Mingxuan would definitely have ordered him to break out and seek help, because he needed the forces behind Chu Wei to bring reinforcements and save his team members. As for the gap in combat power, he would bear it with his own life.

That was Liu Mingxuan.

"Then," Liu Mingxuan said after thinking for a moment, "Chen Lian and Wenxing will protect Zhang Wei and withdraw immediately. We'll discuss the evacuation route and hiding places together later."

Without the slightest hesitation, Chen Lian said, "I want to join the battle."

A strange light appeared in Lin Yan's eyes. Earlier, the boy who had wept uncontrollably on the rooftop had wanted his grandfather, who had suffered all his life, to live a good life. He wanted him to enjoy his old age in peace, and he wanted to care for him until the end.

He wanted to survive.

Only if he survived could those things come true.

But when this moment came, he still made the same choice.

He wanted to join the battle.

Liu Mingxuan shook his head. "Your and Wenxing's combat skills aren't good enough. This battle will be extremely dangerous. None of us will have the spare capacity to help anyone else, which is why I decided that you two would withdraw first. That's an order!"

His words were merciless, but behind them was his concern for them.

Within the squad, aside from Lin Yan, Chen Lian and Bu Wenxing were the youngest.

Chen Lian and Bu Wenxing said nothing more after hearing this. They both knew their own strength well enough and had nothing to argue about.

"Li Tao, the moment the building is destroyed, find favorable terrain and provide fire support. Draw the monsters' attention and reduce the number of low-level monsters. Jia Yan, Chu Wei, and I will hold back the beast-general-level monsters and keep them from approaching you. Once your bullets run out, Xiangyang will cover your withdrawal with you."

After seeing Li Tao and Bu Xiangyang nod, Liu Mingxuan continued assigning roles.

"Lin Yan, I won't give you any specific combat requirements. Your battlefield instincts are sharp, and you have your own judgment. You're excellent with both firearms and cold weapons. Adapt as the situation demands."

No requirements. Adapt as the situation demanded. That in itself was the most difficult requirement.

Although Lin Yan had only just become a martial artist, his physical fitness had rapidly improved with the help of Gene Energy cultivation. He had already barely reached the level of an Intermediate Warrior. Among everyone present, aside from the three beast generals, he was undoubtedly the strongest.

From the moment Liu Mingxuan had met Lin Yan, this eighteen-year-old boy had constantly brought him surprises. This time, he believed Lin Yan could likewise shoulder this arduous task.

Lin Yan said there was no problem.

"As for Jia Yan, Chu Wei, and me, we must hold the situation under control until they have withdrawn. If we can't hold on, or if everyone else is already safe, then each of us finds our own way to escape."

"However, keep an eye on that Gray Gorilla. It holds a special position within this monster pack. Perhaps we can find an opportunity through it."

They were breaking out, not fighting the monsters to the death.

As for the details of the battle, they could only rely on their own judgment in the moment.

"Next, we'll continue discussing the evacuation route and hiding places. But we can't predict what will happen later. This is only a plan; you'll need to assess the actual situation yourselves, and there's no need to follow it rigidly."

The members of the Special Operations Squad indicated their understanding. They discussed the matter for a long time, with each person settling on several different plans to choose from according to the actual circumstances. They also memorized the points around the area that required attention.

Finally, they designed the direction and angle in which the building would collapse. Based on that design, with Lin Yan's data analysis assisting them, they selected suitable locations to bury the explosives.

The long night was dark and deep.

They each rested, gathering their strength and adjusting their condition.

When the sky was about to lighten, in this silent City 032, they would unleash a world-shaking explosion!