Rows of the latest Mengshi assault vehicles, Wolf Warrior infantry fighting vehicles, large-caliber self-propelled artillery, tanks, fighter jets, helicopters, and more stood neatly parked on both sides of the formation, stretching farther than the eye could see.
Some were covered with dust sheets, yet still radiated a cold, murderous menace.
Lin Mo even spotted rockets!
As Long Zhan led the two of them toward the reviewing stand, he said,
"Every soldier here is a handpicked ace, with the highest level of fighting spirit and security clearance."
"For the past two days, while waiting for orders, they've climbed into their sleeping bags right where they stood whenever they got tired, then checked their equipment as soon as they woke up, ready to fight at any moment."
Lin Mo nodded. Looking at the resolute soldiers, each carrying a marching pack, his heart ached a little.
Sorry to have... kept you waiting.
Long Zhan picked up his communicator and drew a deep breath. His voice reached every corner of the vast space.
"Attention!!!"
Clack!!!
It was not twenty-five thousand different sounds.
It was one sound.
The heels of twenty-five thousand pairs of military boots snapped together at the exact same instant, producing a single thunderous crash.
The sound echoed through the enormous space, leaving their eardrums tingling.
Zhao Gang watched the torrent of steel below, his expression solemn.
Long Zhan walked over to Lin Mo and pointed down.
"The first, second, and third combined-arms battalions are our spearhead units, responsible for tearing through the enemy's defenses."
"The fourth artillery battalion is equipped with 155-millimeter laser-guided howitzers. We call them 'Can Openers.'"
"The fifth engineering battalion builds bridges, lays roads, and constructs fortresses. They'll be our foundation in the new world."
"And our air support units..."
Long Zhan pointed toward the attack helicopters and