Cluster Bombing
A formation of ten F-16 fighter jets roared through the sky.
The squadron commander shouted in the channel:
[Current altitude 18,000 feet, 10 miles from target airspace, activating ground attack mode, preparing to drop bombs]
[Received, weapons are ready]
The wingmen responded in turn, but there was also a discordant voice:
[Civilians suspected of being observed]
Under the observation of the fighter jet's fire control system, the situation on the ground was clear at a glance, and there were indeed some people in the Lu Li area.
After the image was enlarged, it appeared to be a reporter or news anchor holding filming equipment.
The reason these people dared to approach the battlefield was simply to chase after trending topics and seek fame and fortune.
The formation commander didn't seem to care and said in a normal tone:
[Reached optimal attack position, deploy]
With the officer saying so, no one objected and they all pressed the release button.
Ten fighter jets dropped 40 "shuttle-shaped" projectiles from an altitude of 5 kilometers.
At first glance, it looks like a missile, but it's not.
Cluster bombs!
A chubby streamer with a big beard is hiding in a grove of trees, broadcasting the battle live.
The super telephoto camera clearly captured what the fighter jet formation dropped, and the man was immediately horrified.
"Shit! Shit! Shit! It's a cluster bomb!"
The 40 "shuttle-shaped objects" shed their outer shells in mid-air, revealing countless "eggs" inside—each a small bomb the size of a water glass!
Controlled by an internal computer, it rained down from the air like a torrential downpour, covering an area the size of 10 football fields!
This was to prevent Lu Li from escaping, but a group of livestreamers and internet celebrities were also within the bombardment range.
People die for wealth, birds die for food; it's too late to regret it now.
Boom boom boom boom!!
Explosions rang out in succession, flames and smoke erupted, and shockwaves violently tore each other apart.
Even boulders and trees were blasted to pieces, and people were instantly shredded into chunks of flesh.
Even if you're lucky enough to be on the verge of an explosion, you'll still be riddled with shrapnel and turned into a blood-spurting lotus seedpod.
In an instant, an area as large as the Forbidden City was bombed into white, perfectly illustrating the firepower of modern warfare.
But there are always those who are chosen by fate—the bearded streamer was completely unharmed!
He was very lucky; a bomb landed 5 meters away but didn't explode... it was a dud.
"Thank God! Thank you, Mom!"
The man made the sign of the cross on his chest and was trying to escape, not even bothering to retrieve the equipment.
Feeling sorry for him, he subconsciously turned his head to look... and that glance made him freeze instantly.
The equipment was constantly being aimed at Lu Li, filming his direction.
On the screen, a boy who appeared to be a mutant was surrounded by a dragon made of mud!?
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Cluster bombs are indeed powerful, which explains why countries are demanding their destruction and have even signed the Cluster Munitions Convention.
However, neither the Star Alliance Country nor the Xia Country agreed, so it was essentially a fruitless signing.
In Lu Li's eyes, this weapon committed a major taboo—its power was too scattered.
Faced with a barrage of "submunitions" raining down on them, a group of puppets instinctively stood in front of their master.
But Lu Li doesn't need it at all!
He looked up at the sky and raised his hands.
An invisible force lifted the earth and rocks on the ground, transforming them into giant waves that surged back towards the sky.
One by one, the "submunitions" hit the surface and exploded with a deafening roar, their power being twice that of a hand grenade.
But faced with the colossal waves of earth and rocks that seemed to concentrate their minds, they could only blast out a crater the size of a washbasin, which was quickly healing itself.
After withstanding 30 explosions, the cluster bombing ceased.
This kind of attack, with its dispersed power, simply couldn't penetrate Lu Li's defenses.
He and the puppet were unharmed, protected by the massive waves of earth and rocks.
Lu Li's eyes narrowed, and his mind further compressed and concentrated, causing the giant waves of earth and rocks to writhe and take shape, growing sharp teeth and claws.
In the blink of an eye, it transformed into a <Earth Stone Dragon>!
This dragon is 50 meters long, with half of its body still attached to the ground. It has a fierce and menacing aura and is about to devour anyone it can.
The bearded news anchor was stunned by what he witnessed!
But soon, he was startled awake by a series of "donation" notifications popping up on his phone.
He was live streaming, and the footage captured by his equipment was simultaneously uploaded to the live stream room.
The number of viewers watching online at this moment is...
"Oh my god! A million people! I only had 100 viewers before!"
The bearded streamer's eyes were bloodshot with excitement, and he immediately stopped moving!
Poverty is far more terrifying than death.
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Meanwhile, the fighter jet formation also spotted the scene on the ground.
[You son of a bitch! Descend, prepare to fire white phosphorus bombs!]
The squadron commander issued orders over the channel, preparing to lead the fighter jets in a second strike.
But we have to ask the flying sword if it agrees first!
[Missile approaching from 6 o'clock!]
When a flying sword travels at Mach, it leaves a semi-transparent trail that disturbs the air.
Pilots are among the most skilled individuals, so of course they wouldn't miss enemy intelligence.
Just because you can see it doesn't mean you can avoid it!
At this point, the two sides were within 1 kilometer of each other.
The six flying swords simultaneously activated "Yuan Magnetic Acceleration," their blades wrapped in a dense ring of "Mental Energy Coil," and exploded at four times the Mach!
The flying swords crashed through clusters of white sonic waves, each piercing through an F-16.
When passing through the fuselage, it deliberately spun around a few times, creating a hole the size of a washbasin.
The fighter jet, such a precious contraption, immediately started smoking and rolling around, its parts leaking as it crashed down.
The communication channels were also in chaos:
What the fuck! What the hell is this thing?!
May Day! May Day! I'm going to crash!
[Quickly get out of the way, they're coming again!]
The difference in speed between the two sides is only about 20%, not a qualitative one.
The F-16 swerved left and right in the air, spraying decoy flares, attempting to shake off the pursuing Flying Sword.
But the flying sword was eager to help its master and showed no mercy when it attacked.
Sticking close behind the fighter jets, it seized the opportunity and used "Yuan Magnetic Acceleration" to smash these steel structures to pieces like potatoes.
Several fireballs exploded in the sky, wiping out the entire fighter squadron. The flying sword hurriedly rushed back to its master.
Because the master is being besieged by a large number of enemies!
The Air Force didn't just come up to fight alone; the "Joint Task Force" was following behind.
The bombing had barely finished when the commander immediately issued the order to launch an attack.
Ten M1a2 tanks, the same model used by drug lords, and ten M2 infantry fighting vehicles, roared forward at full speed.
The infantry followed in coordination, with four M109 Self-Propelled Howitzer bringing up the rear.
At an altitude of 12,000 meters, an RQ-3 Dark Star unmanned reconnaissance aircraft detected the movements of Lu Li and his group and relayed the information to the combat troops.
Based on the coordinates transmitted back by the drone, the four M109 Self-Propelled Howitzer opened fire first.
Immediately afterwards, ten tanks stopped, took aim, and then opened fire!
A barrage of shells rained down, and Lu Li finally experienced the devastation of artillery fire.
Meanwhile, at Andrews Air Force Base in the capital, another 10 fighter jets were preparing for takeoff.
Ground crew are loading white phosphorus bombs and napalm bombs onto the fighter jets!
This trip to the capital was not as simple as it seemed.
Your condition is still not fully recovered and you are still weak, please don't be alarmed by your slow pace.