"Counterattack! Counterattack the Damned Humans!"

Li Jin and Lei Jian couldn't help but exchange glances, their eyes flickering.

Having been allies with Li Ye before, they felt a complex mix of emotions at this moment.

They were afraid Li Ye would suffer, yet also afraid he would lead the charge.

Currently, Tomorrow possessed Level 1 Artillery, a Level 1 Rocket Launcher, a Level 1 Assault Rifle, and Level 2 City Camouflage. It had also expanded its personnel and upgraded two City Components, its strength advancing by leaps and bounds.

Unbeknownst to them, it had also become the strongest party in the Three-City Alliance.

Furthermore, as the initiator of this alliance and the provider of information about the Wild BOSS, it held far too many advantages.

"If..."

Li Ye clearly saw their thoughts and added a sentence.

"Don't worry, I won't hog the Level 2 Item dropped by this Wild BOSS. We'll all bid for it with Crystal Coins."

Upon hearing this, Li Jin and Lei Jian breathed a sigh of relief.

But Li Ye quickly added another sentence.

"However, I have priority selection rights for any other items that drop."

"Deal!"

Lei Jian answered without hesitation.

Li Jin hesitated for a moment before nodding.

From Li Ye's perspective, he could forgo the Level 2 Item this time, but he absolutely had to get his hands on the Storeroom Key.

If fighting over this Level 2 Item caused the Three-City Alliance to break apart, preventing them from killing the Wild BOSS and obtaining the key, he would truly be losing the greater for the lesser.

After some thought, Li Ye added another condition.

"Also, if any Frost Ore is mined from the mountain, it all belongs to me."

This time, Li Jin and Lei Jian nodded in unison.

This concession was nothing compared to the Level 2 Item.

After planning, preparing supplies, and readying combat personnel, the three Mobile Cities set sail together at dawn.

To enhance its firepower, Li Ye spent another 400 Iron Ore to craft two additional Normal Cannons.

On the principle of "if you can get something for free, why not," he and Lei Jian also had Li Jin help them manufacture two Level 1 Heavy Machine Guns.

As they departed, Li Ye looked back at Roland Fortress behind him.

Last night, he had inadvertently learned some news. The Lord of Roland Fortress had worsened, falling into a complete coma.

The two factions he had suppressed were beginning to stir, and the entire fortress was filled with undercurrents. Even the Normal Residents could sense the ominous atmosphere, each feeling a sense of impending danger.

Lost in thought, Li Ye glanced up at the sky.

The sky was unnaturally dark, with lead-grey clouds pressing low, almost hanging over the entire fortress, making it appear even more gloomy.

He couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

"Alas, it truly feels like a storm is coming."

"We've arrived."

Seeing Gross Mine within his line of sight, Li Ye on the Watchtower nodded slightly.

In fact, as a lord, he frequented the Watchtower even more than the lookouts.

This was mainly because the Watchtower offered the best vantage point on Tomorrow. With a telescope, he could see everything within several kilometers. He also occasionally enjoyed the gentle breeze blowing past.

Looking out, Gross Mine was sparsely vegetated, with scattered rocks and mining slag filling the ravines.

The mountainside was riddled with numerous complex mine shafts, and the tracks for transporting ore snaked up the slopes like vines.

At this moment, many Goblins were busy working. They wore hard hats and white vests, wielding Mining Pickaxes in their hands.

Sensing the movement from afar, the Goblins perked up their ears vigilantly. Upon seeing the three Mobile Cities, they reacted quickly, dropping their Mining Pickaxes and picking up their weapons.

"Oh my god, these damned guys are back again!" one of the Goblins grumbled.

Fortifications, trenches, and artillery and machine gun positions – Goblins one after another took their places, and the entire mine sounded a piercing alarm.

As Tomorrow let out three long blasts of its horn, the battle officially began.

The cannons of the three Mobile Cities fired simultaneously, and a torrent of artillery fire instantly engulfed Gross Mine.

A cannonball whistled and slammed into a trench, and in the ensuing explosion, dust and dirt splashed outwards.

However, there were few casualties among the Goblins in the trench. They were all on their elbows and knees, covering their ears with their hands clasped over their heads, their mouths wide open.

This was the standard prone position for artillery shelling.

A Goblin sub-leader shouted at the top of his lungs.

"Counterattack! Counterattack the damned humans!"

In an instant, the cannons on Gross Mine opened fire.

In the cockpit, Tang Fang continuously turned the control wheel, maneuvering Tomorrow to dodge the enemy's artillery fire.

With a roar, the Frost Cannon on the Tomorrow opened fire.

A large fortress was hit, instantly turning into an ice sculpture.

Then another normal cannonball struck, and the entire large fortress was instantly blasted into countless ice fragments.

"Excellent!" Li Ye nodded.

The Frost Cannon's power was indeed impressive, the only drawback being the limited number of cannonballs.

At this moment, the Conqueror and the Azure were also firing.

Thanks to its Lava Treads, the Conqueror nimbly climbed the mountainside, firing down at the goblins in the trenches below.

While the Azure didn't have a Level 1 Artillery, it did have a Level 1 Heavy Machine Gun. It had moved closer to the mine and was now unleashing a furious barrage. The fortresses built by the goblins with ordinary bricks and tiles were like paper, being shot through directly.

Despite this, the goblins' resistance was incredibly tenacious, with bullets and cannonballs raining down on the three Mobile Cities.

The Tomorrow and the Conqueror both had Level 1 City Armor, so they could withstand it, but the Azure was starting to struggle. After multiple City Components were damaged, it had to temporarily retreat.

Rows of Goblin Helicopters also came charging aggressively, but they were quickly shot down by heavy machine guns and rocket launchers, falling and exploding with fiery tails, turning into balls of flame.

To turn the tide, the goblins brought out Level 1 Artillery from the mine.

Li Ye was startled when he saw it.

Judging by the cannonballs the goblins were loading, it appeared to be an Armor-Piercing Cannon.

Measuring distance, calculating wind speed, and determining firing angles. The goblin artillerymen quickly completed a series of actions and ignited the cannonball's fuse.

This cannonball directly pierced the Conqueror's flank City Armor.

"Concentrate fire, prioritize eliminating the Level 1 Artillery!"

Li Ye snapped back to reality and quickly gave the order.

At the same time, he couldn't help but wipe the cold sweat from his forehead.

These goblins, with their helicopters and Level 1 Artillery, were truly going against the odds.

The battle raged on for several hours before it ended.

After retreating to a safe zone, the three faction leaders met.

Overall, the results were decent.

More than half of the fortresses on the entire mine had been cleared, and those two Level 1 Artillery pieces had also been dealt with.

Once the three Mobile Cities resupplied their cannonballs and bullets, they could push through in one go.

Currently, the casualties of the three Mobile Cities were still within an acceptable range.

As Lei Jian and Li Jin breathed a sigh of relief, Li Ye's brow furrowed.

He suspected things weren't as smooth as they seemed; the Wild BOSS hadn't appeared yet.

Just then, a sharp scream suddenly echoed from the Gross Mine.

"No one is taking the Gross Mine!"