Chapter 296
"Mr. Wei, we've arrived in Liyue City. But I just realized I didn't prepare any tea for guests. Why don't we stay here and look around? We won't go down any further."
Wei Yenwu dared not refute, and peered out the car window. That one glance left him speechless.
There stood a city built of rock, nestled among the steep mountains.
The city blends seamlessly with the mountains, with towering trees serving as the perfect embellishment. Viewed from above, the city appears as a jewel nestled among the mountains.
Liyue City has a very square layout. A straight, wide, and bright avenue runs down the center. Roads meander out on either side like a giant net, connecting every corner of the city.
If you look closely, you'll find that the buildings on both sides of the city are almost perfectly symmetrical.
The only difference lies in the location and distribution of the greenery, which creates a beauty that is both symmetrical and asymmetrical.
It was six o'clock, and the sun was setting. The golden afterglow enveloped the city, gilding it with a warm, golden hue.
This can no longer be described as a city; Wei Yenwu feels it's more like a work of art.
The integration of nature and urban life is seamless, giving him a unique and ingenious aesthetic.
Wei Yenwu observed the course of the river below and suddenly felt that it looked somewhat familiar:
"Is this the border between Chernobyl and Lungmen?"
"That's right."
Shi Lei nodded and readily admitted:
"To be precise, it's all within Chernobyl. Because it's so far from the world, few people usually venture there. However, I recently came down from the mountain and treated quite a few people in Chernobyl. I need to go to Lungmen to purchase supplies and establish a long-term Cooperative Relationship. That's the real reason I invited you to visit Liyue City."
Seeing that Wei Yenwu remained silent, neither agreeing nor refusing, he thought to himself that this man was truly a politician through and through, refusing to express his opinion unless he saw a benefit in it.
"Alright, Mr. Wei, it's time to go back."
Shi Lei didn't waste any more words with them, and steered the golden sedan into the sky, preparing to return to Lungmen.
He wouldn't go to the area where the land in the city collapsed, otherwise all the previous plans would have been for nothing.
Now let's rewind to an hour ago.
The commanders of the Ursus Third Army and the Fourth Army, who were lying in wait among the refugee crowds, learned that the Core City was about to crash into Lungmen. After a brief discussion, they decided to launch an attack on the Upper City ahead of schedule.
The main reason is that the streets in the Lower City are too congested. If we wait until we hit the Lungmen in the Core City before setting off, it will take a lot of time.
If the attack is too slow and the Duke Koschei is captured, all of these commanders will die.
As a result, all the checkpoints in the Lower City of Lungmen were attacked by the Ursus regular army.
The commander hoped to break through the defenses within half an hour and reach the impact site as soon as possible to meet Duke Koschei.
This guy is elusive and often unreachable, making it impossible for the commander to determine exactly how many Ursus allies are on the area.
But we've already secured plots in the Core City; we're just one step away from Upper City. Launching a full-scale offensive at this point is a very reasonable choice.
But reality slapped them hard across the face and kicked them in the groin.
Shortly after the Third and Fourth Armies launched their general offensive, strange phenomena were observed in the sky. Then, the Core City inexplicably turned tail and ran?
The Duke Koschei has run away, what will they do?
The commanders on the scene were completely dumbfounded. They weren't afraid of death, so why was the Duke so afraid and ran away?
But now the arrow is on the bowstring, and there's no choice but to release it.
Retreat, and you'll be dead.
The Lower City was full of refugees, and the exits from the city and roads leading to other areas were blocked. The only way to survive was to push forward and try to find a glimmer of hope.
The more you try to live, the faster you die.
A woman with Dragon Horn and wielding a red longsword wreaked havoc in the first level.
A tall, Oni race, wielding a triangular Boro shield, withstood the fierce attacks and repelled all the soldiers attempting to enter the second checkpoint.
We were almost done with level three.
A girl from Casters's with snow-white ears arrived just in time to provide reinforcements.
She had only walked to the entrance of the checkpoint when the temperature around her dropped sharply and frost formed on the road.
Any Ursus regulars who step on it will have their feet frozen and be unable to move an inch.
The fourth level, however, presents a completely different scene from the third level.
A red-haired Sarkaz woman, wielding a two-handed greatsword, instantly killed more than ten Ursus regular soldiers in the passage with a single swing. Burn marks remained on the ground afterward, a truly astonishing sight.
After losing dozens of lives, the regular troops here all withdrew to look for opportunities in other checkpoints.
In addition to the Lungmen Guard Department stationed at checkpoints five and six, there are five Sarkaz mercenaries assisting in the battle at each checkpoint.
Although they haven't been on the battlefield for a long time, they never forget to exercise every day and are in excellent physical condition.
Shi Lei went to Chernobyl last time, he didn't bring these Sarkaz mercenaries with him. This made them feel wronged, and they secretly harbored a grudge.
They are the true Grim Reaper on the battlefield, far more efficient than those greenhorns in the Lungmen Guard Department. With limited weaponry, they hold off an endless stream of enemies.
Exusiai followed to help, wielding guns in both hands and stepping out to fire. This terrified the Sarkaz mercenaries, who quickly raised their shields to block in front of them.
It's accurate, but it's very dangerous.
Each of the other checkpoints is guarded by White Stone Golem that is three or four stories tall.
To prevent the Ursus regulars from crawling under the colossi, they all sat at the Passage Entrance, using their massive bodies to block it off.
Any enemy soldier who gets within ten meters will be rewarded with a large slap, which will turn them into mincemeat.
Mudrock was originally in Chen's car, accompanying Texas to the edge of Lungmen. But Shi Lei instructed her to stay behind and help the Lungmen Guard Department defend the checkpoint.
Despite his resentment, Mudrock would not disobey his master's orders. He vented his anger on these reckless Ursus regulars.
When she led her team through Ursus in search of the Rhodes Island, many of her compatriots were ambushed and killed by these guys.
Now, let's settle both the old and new scores together!
The Rat King, Lin Gerui, somehow received the news and, along with his daughter Lin Yuxia and younger brother, joined the annihilation campaign launched by the Ursus regular army.
However, the number of his underlings has decreased by more than half compared to a year ago. Now, the Lower City has been revitalized, and many people have entered the workforce and no longer associate with organized crime.
The arrival of the Lungmen Guard Department branch also took over patrol duties in the Lower City, reducing the number of people his gang needed.
Lin Gerei showed no mercy to the Ursus soldiers who had invaded their homeland. An incredibly fierce sandstorm swept through, blinding all the enemies.
Faced with multiple attacks from tens of thousands of people, everyone in Lungmen contributed their share. They held out from the start of the attack at 5:30 until sunset at 6:30.
Strangely, the shadow guard never showed himself throughout the entire incident.
Shi Lei drove his flashy gold sedan and safely escorted Wei Yenwu back to Lungmen.
When they parted, he noticed that the other party was wary, and he knew that he could not use this pseudonym to help them out.
Wait, I'll go get a different number and try again.
Shi Lei took off from the spot and removed the car and mask.
He flew northwest, searching for Texas and Miss Nian. The two carried the Rock Sword and Rock Ring he had given them, making them very easy to locate.
He hadn't flown far when Shi Lei sensed something. He quickly descended, hovering at low altitude, and called the car to a stop.
After Texas and the other two left, he figured Shi Lei wouldn't return to the border first. So he floored the gas pedal and sped towards Lungmen, hoping to meet up with him as soon as possible.
Shi Lei sat in the back seat of the car, gave a thumbs-up, and praised:
"Ah, as expected of you, such great teamwork. I'll take a car back to Lungmen now, and I can completely clear myself of suspicion."
Texas appeared calm on the surface, but when she turned her head to the side, a smug smile crept onto her lips.
Hehe, you know you can't do without me, right?
364 A desperate situation leads to survival 4K
White Agag was the commander of the Fourth Army in this infiltration operation. Perhaps it was because he was the youngest son of Count Agag that he secured such a risky yet opportune opportunity.
This time, he personally led 6,000 men, disguised as refugees, and infiltrated the Lower City of Lungmen with the Third Army.
Once Duke Koschei drives the city blocks into Lungmen City, the two army groups will launch a fierce attack on the various checkpoints in the Upper City, plundering supplies on a massive scale.
In recent years, a political purge began in the country, and only the powerful Duke and nobles who held military power survived.
Other generals without strong backgrounds were sentenced to death for various reasons, resulting in long-term vacancies in high-ranking general positions in Ursus.
To obtain these military ranks and bring glory to one's family, bribery alone is useless. One must accumulate sufficient military merit to be qualified for His Majesty the Emperor appointment.
This infiltration plan was just the fuse.
If Yan and Ursus were to go to war over this, Yan's domestic military industry would experience rapid development, providing more opportunities for talented young people to make their mark.
The mission wasn't as difficult as initially thought. As long as the Third and Fourth Group Armies remained hidden, they could launch a surprise attack once the landmass collided with the Lungmen.
At that time, more than 10,000 Ursus regular troops will storm the ten checkpoints leading into the Upper City Lungmen. As long as one checkpoint is successful, they will be able to continuously pour into the city.
When the time comes, they can surround and attack the Duke Koschei defenders from Lungmen, catching them completely off guard.
However, plans can never keep up with changes.
Bad news is like having an upset stomach; one disgusting thing after another comes rushing in.
White and another commander received news that the landmass was about to collide with Lungmen City. After discussion, they decided to launch a full-scale attack and forcefully storm the checkpoints leading into the city ahead of schedule.
But then, the land plot slipped away?
Now that the die is cast, they have no choice but to press forward, hoping that once they reach the Upper City, they can find another way to escape Lungmen.
"Bang!"
The border checkpoint that White was in charge of was guarded by a white stone giant, three or four stories tall. It sat at the narrow Passage Entrance, and no one could pass through it.
Whether you're wearing armor or not, a slap the size of a millstone is equal for everyone, turning you into mincemeat.
Fortunately, the white stone golem is not very mobile, so it won't die as long as it doesn't charge at you.
White sent out three Suicide Squad to charge, but they couldn't even touch the enemy's body. Even if more men were sent in afterward, they probably wouldn't be able to get through.
We can't beat them, we simply can't beat them.
The prolonged siege was driving White to extreme frustration. The skills he'd learned at military school were completely useless. He couldn't employ any of his flanking maneuvers or pincer attacks.
Left with no other option, he decided to assemble his team and try their luck at other border crossings. If anyone could break through the defenses, they could lend a hand and earn some military merit.
Upon reaching the next checkpoint, they were again guarded by the white stone golem. The battle was even more devastating than on White's side, with countless corpses of their comrades lying scattered on the ground.
Damn it, it's this guy again?
In open areas, White has many ways to deal with these slow-moving stone golems. But in narrow passages, they are simply unsolvable.
White, without lingering in battle, decisively led his team to the next location. Surely every checkpoint in Lungmen couldn't be guarded by white stone golems?
Ten minutes later, the large group arrived at the next entry checkpoint. Just as they entered the quarantine area, White heard a spirited voice:
"For Lord Zhongli!"
He peered out with a puzzled look, staring in disbelief at the awe-inspiring scene before him. A white-haired Sarkaz Girl with a majestic bearing was wielding a massive hammer, relentlessly hacking and pounding away at thousands of Ursus regulars.
A light-colored shield appeared on her body, but no matter how they attacked, they could not break it.
One against a thousand?
That's way too exaggerated!
White forced a stiff smile, his expression somewhat unnatural. This Sarkaz woman seemed even more formidable than those white stone golems.
Kill! Kill! Kill!
Mudrock is usually a gentle and refined woman, introverted and very domestic. Aside from going to the supermarket to buy groceries, she can spend an entire day in the warehouse.
Even when fighting the enemy, they can always remain rational and never forget the mission they need to complete.
But she was clearly out of her mind today, and unusually, she rushed out to chase after the attackers, completely disregarding the force of her blows.
Mudrock was born in Kazdel and worked in the dangerous profession of mercenary. He had only so many friends, most of whom were wiped out by the Ursus regular army.
The thought of her friends who had died tragically filled her with rage. She tried to bolster her courage by calling out her master's code name.
"For Lord Zhongli!"