The tributary of the Taidamila River flows through the Cloud Gorge Valley and ends at the sea.
Han Xiao landed at the edge of Cloud Gorge Valley. According to intelligence from the Dark Net Organization, the Germinal ground forces would pass through the valley to rendezvous with the naval forces.
Han Xiao's objective was to intercept the ground forces. He knew that both countries would also deploy ground troops to intercept him, most likely inside the Cloud Gorge Valley. If he got too close, he would be discovered. At this critical juncture, he did not want to make contact with the troops of either country or...
Looks like we need to choose a good location.
Thinking this, Han Xiao crossed his arms and watched as the Farrian men assembled the truck cab and suspension, and hung up the cargo box containing the machinery. As they worked, the Farrian personnel watched in amazement as Frenzied Sword danced wildly to the side.
"The delivery's complete. I'm leaving."
"Okay, please give my regards to Matthews." Han Xiao nodded.
Antonov waved his hand, signaling the helicopter to take off and quickly disappear into the horizon. Farrian was only responsible for transporting munitions and did not participate in the combat.
Han Xiao got into the truck, looked at the detailed map sent from the Dark Net, and was about to drive off when his phone suddenly rang.
"Hello."
"Black Phantom, are you going to join in the Germinal ' fun?" Bennett asked in surprise over the phone.
"Yeah, you should come and join in," Han Xiao joked.
"... We on the Dark Net have always maintained neutrality. Don't go too far. Those crazy bastards from Germinal are attacking anyone they can get their hands on, and it's giving me a headache too," Bennett said helplessly.
"Don't worry, I never let my teammates down."
Bennett expressed skepticism, saying, "Never mind... I need your help with something later."
Over the past two months, Han Xiao has had Bennett's phone number and often calls to maintain their relationship. In addition, as his fame has grown, Bennett is also happy to talk to him, and the two have a very good relationship.
Hanging up the phone, Han Xiao shook his head, stepped on the gas, and drove along the edge of the valley toward the chosen area.
The river flows through the Cloud Gorge Valley, nourishing the fertile land. The terrain is quite diverse, with plains covered with short grass, as well as forests and hills. The scenery is beautiful, with greenery everywhere, which is refreshing and makes people feel an urge to forgive something.
Stardragon has deployed a large number of ground troops here, equipped with all kinds of war equipment, including tanks, attack helicopters, and medium-range missile arrays, as well as a large number of minefields.
The commander of the ground forces was a Stardragon officer named Huang Qiuming. He had served in the military for over twenty years and was known for his serious and meticulous style. The Stardragon leadership chose him because they valued Huang Qiuming steady approach. As long as the war proceeded according to plan, victory was assured.
Inside the command vehicle at the position, Huang Qiuming looked at the map covered with various markings and nodded expressionlessly.
"Everything is in place. The first layer of ambush is a minefield. If Germinal doesn't step into it, it will miss the rendezvous time with the naval forces. So even knowing there are traps, we must take the risk. The armed helicopter unit is on standby at all times, ready to attack the enemy's mine-clearing forces from the air. The missile vehicle array is always aimed at the edge of the forest, ready to strike as soon as the enemy crosses the forest..."
As long as the plan is followed, the enemy will have no chance of escape.
The evacuation force that Germinal in the Southern Continent was a massive convoy of hundreds of various types of vehicles, a force that combined the evacuation of troops from all the surviving bases.
Lin Yu was the commander-in-chief, while the person directly in charge of the ground forces was named Ugar, a white man.
Ugar was well aware that his troops were about to be ambushed. To keep up with the advance of the naval forces, they had to cross the Cloud Gorge Valley, making this fierce battle unavoidable. He was prepared, however. The evacuation troops from these bases carried some new experimental weapons, some of which were highly powerful and would definitely catch the enemy off guard.
These experimental weapons are all important supplies, along with several human test subjects for the [Super Soldier Project].
The truck made a large detour and stopped at the edge of the other side of the Cloud Gorge Valley. Intelligence indicated that this was a very long route that Germinal's ground forces could not possibly take.
Instead of driving into the woods, Han Xiao took out a bunch of spider detectors, more than forty in total, and activated them via a tablet. These mechanical spiders stood up straight, shaking their heads, like a platoon of soldiers waiting for orders.
After two months of accumulation, Han Xiao's technology improved again, and he updated and strengthened the existing machinery. The spider detector was equipped with Low-Level Intelligent Chip, which automatically detected threatening targets and then fed back the data to the computer, so he didn't have to keep an eye on the screen all the time. In addition, a new blueprint for the SUI Anti-Radar Detection Coating was added, which can better perform the work of stealth detection and is suitable for fixed-point surveillance.
Han Xiao sent most of the spider detectors into the forest, while the remaining few went in the opposite direction to Reconnaissance when the Germinal would arrive.
While doing this task, Frenzied Sword got out of the car and noticed a new line of text in the status bar.
"You are suffering from [severe motion sickness], all attributes -30%"
"What the hell is this?" Frenzied Sword looked surprised. He had set the experience level to 20% realism, and hadn't truly experienced the thrill of a seasoned driver's skills. However, the panel faithfully reflected his physical condition.
"Is there anything I can do?" asked Frenzied Sword, hoping to trigger a quest.
Not needed for now.
Han Xiao shook his head. Frenzied Sword's combat strength was insufficient to intervene in a war of this level. His only use was as a fearless cannon fodder.
Now, the woods must have been heavily fortified with minefields and radar detection systems. Entering rashly would attract attention. All I can do is wait, prepare in the meantime, refine my plan, and calibrate the other mechanical weapons.
With one or two days to go before the evacuation troops from the Germinal arrive, Han Xiao stayed in the truck, preparing and waiting, with Frenzied Sword Frenzied Sword by his side, giving him small tasks every day.
Although he felt that Frenzied Sword had great potential, he wouldn't fully invest in nurturing him. He gave Frenzied Sword only slightly more experience than other players of the same age, but Frenzied Sword was already quite satisfied.
Han Xiao also checks the forums every day. The players' enthusiasm is still growing. He mainly focuses on the section on Planet Aquamarine, so he can keep track of the players' progress. They are still in the novice stage. Once they grow stronger, a major event specifically targeting the players will be waiting for them, and that will be the prelude to chaos.
"I've disrupted the plot, so the player's encounter might be delayed... or perhaps brought forward?"
Han Xiao stroked his stubble, pondering to himself. That was the first time a player had come under the watchful eye of the various newbie planet factions. He still remembered how it had caused a huge uproar in his previous life, sparking widespread discussion and praise.
Tonight, dark clouds obscure the moon, and thick fog blankets the area, making it difficult to see one's hand in front of one's face.
Unit-01 Spider lay motionless on the plain under the cover of night, faithfully executing its programmed commands.
"Rumble--"
The ground suddenly began to shake slightly. The sensors on Unit-01 Spider detected the vibration, and the detector immediately turned towards the source of the vibration.
A massive convoy of Germinal vehicles appeared in the distance, and Unit-01 Spider was right in their path.
Unit-01 Spider faithfully transmitted the alarm message via radio waves.
The car drew closer, but Unit-01 Spider remained motionless, unaware of the need to dodge.
"Call--"
The massive convoy sped past, leaving trails of exhaust fumes as it disappeared into the distance.
Only when the smoke and dust cleared did the Unit-01 Spider's appearance become clear.
The machine was covered in dust, yet it was completely unharmed; the dense array of wheels hadn't run it over.
Unit-01 Spider moved its limbs, turned around, and continued to lie dormant as instructed, staring blankly in the direction the convoy had gone.