While the fighting raged on the front lines, Han Xiao, who was in the logistics area, saw the scenes of war from afar.
Having been accustomed to high-level wars that could destroy planets at any time, Han Xiao found this low-level ground warfare mode quite exciting. The smell of guns and smoke created a strong atmosphere of war. In comparison, the silent, all-pervading high-condensation Psionic Energy cannons and ion cannons seemed much more "civilized".
Han Xiao sat in the Big Black cargo compartment, with two guards standing by his side at all times, as if afraid he would run away.
Lin Yao's voice came through the headphones.
"Brother Xiao, we're retreating with the enemy's core force. I've planted a virus so we can cut off their communications at any time."
"Here you go."
"By the way, Uncle Lambert made a discovery: the inner base's structure is extremely robust, it seems to have been equipped with blast-proof measures."
Han Xiao frowned, piecing together all the clues, and suddenly realized that the outer base was not only bait but also a grave, likely hiding a large amount of explosives. The moment an intruder stepped into the base, it would self-destruct, taking everyone spiraling upwards with it. Furthermore, the explosion would cause the outer base to collapse, burying all traces, making the inner base even more secretive!
"It really is a chain reaction," Han Xiao sighed. Even if he reminded them now, it would be too late, not to mention he hadn't even considered it yet.
My plan has finally reached its final stage.
Han Xiao got up and packed his things, putting all the equipment and some valuable parts from the Big Black car into his bag, which was bulging. He said to the two guards beside the car, "Come help me carry some things, they're a bit heavy."
The two soldiers, unsuspecting, boarded the train and prepared to help Han Xiao with his backpack.
The instant they bent over, Han Xiao moved, delivering two righteous, friendly sneak punches that slammed into the back of their necks, knocking the two soldiers unconscious without a sound.
Han Xiao closed the cargo compartment door, quietly changed into a soldier's uniform, took off the mask he always carried, then activated the Simulation Mask, changed his appearance, carried a bag, and swaggered out, blending into the logistics team without anyone noticing.
Three minutes ago.
The adjutant rushed back and said, "Everyone from the Thirteenth Bureau is here, but Han Xiao is nowhere to be found!"
Kelt exclaimed in shock, "Gone?!"
"The two soldiers guarding him were knocked unconscious. I asked the Logistics Department, but no one has seen Han Xiao."
Before Kelt could say anything, a deafening roar suddenly erupted, startling him so much that he quickly looked toward the source of the sound.
The mountain was shaking! The tremors, like an earthquake, terrified everyone!
Dark Crow Valley Base self-destructed!
The entire base collapsed, and the main gate was completely sealed off by rubble, burying hundreds of elite soldiers alive!
The Kelt were horrified and enraged.
Falling into the enemy's trap at the last moment resulted in unnecessary casualties and the destruction of the base, greatly diminishing the value of this victory!
As the commander, I cannot escape blame!
Kelt's face darkened. Recalling Han Xiao's suggestion, he thought that if he had adopted it, perhaps these losses could have been avoided. But if he had to choose again, given his personality and the circumstances, Kelt felt he would still make the same choice. He felt a surge of frustration and slammed his fist into the command vehicle.
The army suffered heavy losses, Kelt's heart bled. He issued a series of orders to quell the morale crisis.
When the agents from the Thirteenth Bureau arrived, Kelt, with a grim face, demanded, "Your teammate is missing. What exactly happened?"
"Han Xiao has disappeared again?!" The members of the Thirteenth Bureau exchanged bewildered glances.
Wait, why add the word "again"?
Qi Baijia's vision went black.
You're pulling this stunt again!
Zhang Wei and Li Yalin, on the other hand, remained calm, and with the perspective of those who had been through it all, they inexplicably felt a sense of superiority.
Taking unauthorized actions? Isn't that Han Xiao's usual practice? Just get used to it, just get used to it. He's probably up to no good again.
Li Yalin snorted and said to Kelt, "If he hadn't obtained the classified information, you would think you'd wiped out the entire enemy after destroying the outer base, without even knowing that the enemy had escaped!"
Kelt thought about it for a moment and realized that this was indeed the case. He was immediately alarmed. If the Dark Crow Valley Base were to make a comeback in the future, he would be the first to be held accountable.
"What other intelligence do you have?" Kelt couldn't help but ask.
Suppressing his dislike for the Kelt, Zhang Wei said in a deep voice, "Two of our comrades have infiltrated the enemy's evacuation team. Once they confirm the enemy's evacuation route, they will send the intelligence over."
Kelt's eyes lit up, and he immediately said, "Let me know as soon as you have any news."
He hadn't expected Han Xiao to do so much. Coincidentally, the battle losses exceeded expectations, and only by increasing the battle results could he redeem himself. Intercepting the enemy's core force was the last chance, and it would also mitigate the extent of his mistakes as commander.
In an inconspicuous area ten kilometers away from the Dark Crow Valley Base, Pan Kuang, Ji Jie, and more than two hundred other core members drove out of a secret passage, carrying a large amount of supplies, all of which were valuable data from the Dark Crow Valley Base.
"I bet the Hesla people think they've won now, right?" Ji Jie couldn't help but let out a mocking smile.
Pan Kuang glanced at him. "Don't let your guard down."
Ji Jie nodded and instructed the team to speed up.
After another two hours or so of walking, you will reach a secluded helipad where several Black Harrier Helicopter and a small transport plane are parked.
In the team, Lin Yao and Lambert both received Zhang Wei's instructions through their earpieces. They exchanged a glance, knowing that the time had come.
Lin Yao took out a tablet computer and quietly activated the virus that had been planted in the enemy's communication network.
"Sizzle--"
At the same time, a piercing static sound blared from everyone's headphones, startling them, and they quickly took them off.
Ji Jie looked displeased and was about to tell the lead vehicle to stop so he could check the communicator properly when, in the next moment, the sound of engines came from the surrounding mountains and forests, encircling them from all directions.
"Get down!" Pan Kuang's expression changed drastically. He pressed Ji Jie, who hadn't even reacted yet, to the ground. Just as Pan Kuang hastily completed these actions, gunshots rang out.
A barrage of bullets swept across the convoy from all directions, grenades blasting up Germinal vehicles and sending sparks flying.
Lambert grabbed the Lin Yao and jumped out of the car, rolled on the spot, and hid in the woods to avoid a direct hit.
Ji Jie's expression changed drastically; his plan had been exposed! Who had leaked the information?
"Run!"
Before the Ji Jie could even feel astonishment or dejection, Pan Kuang dragged her into the woods at breakneck speed.
In the mountains and forests, Kelt, his face beaming with excitement, directed his soldiers to surround the core enemy force. In his view, this was the last hope for turning the tide and gaining merit in battle.
In the distance, Han Xiao, now with a changed appearance, was driving an off-road vehicle alone, holding a thermal imager in his hand. He frequently observed the edge of the battlefield and soon found his target— Pan Kuang and Ji Jie had Ji Jie through the encirclement and escaped. The soldiers and off-road vehicles that chased after them were all killed and destroyed by the powerful Pan Kuang, and the two sped away.
He-Tu-Shu Han Xiao confirmed the two men's location using a thermal imaging telescope, then circled around and tracked them from several hundred meters behind.
"A car is following us." Pan Kuang turned around and, several hundred meters away, his gaze pierced through the gaps in the trees, where he could vaguely see the tracks of an off-road vehicle, and the sound of its engine could be heard in the distance.
Pan Kuang wanted to destroy the car that was following them, but every time they got close, Han Xiao would turn around and keep a constant distance, like a persistent, lingering thorn in their side. Pan Kuang assumed that Han Xiao was a special Reconnaissance vehicle, reporting their escape location via radio, and that they were being followed by the army, so he dared not stop and dragged Ji Jie along as they ran, exhausting himself.
"Once we reach the hidden hangar, we can escape by helicopter." This is Pan Kuang's only option. Although he possesses superhuman abilities, if he is surrounded by an army, he will only be worn down and killed. The sense of crisis drives him to speed up, ignoring the Ji Jie and almost foaming at the mouth from exhaustion.
After chasing for more than twenty minutes, both sides moved away from the battlefield.
"The time is almost right." Han Xiao felt reassured. Referring to the military map he had taken from the Logistics Department, he took a long detour based on the route the two had taken. The off-road vehicle was faster, and it circled around to a small, ten-meter-high cliff on the road that the two had to pass two kilometers ahead of them. He stopped the vehicle, turned off the engine, and took out all his equipment and put it on.
He Light Power Arm: Vibration Modification on his left glove, a small box of Magnetically Controlled Extendable Armor clipped to his lower back, and the Wild Eagle dual pistols in their holsters. The last ten delayed-explosives were buried within five meters of him, forming a circle to serve as makeshift landmines. A thin wire passed through the pull rings of all the delayed-explosives, so that they could be activated simultaneously with a gentle pull.
Han Xiao took out a Sniping rifle he had scavenged from the Logistics Department, lay prone on the rocky outcrop, and aimed down at the direction where the two enemies were about to appear, holding his breath and concentrating.
Ji Jie was out of breath and looked pale. He wasn't a superhuman and his physical strength was limited. If Pan Kuang hadn't been holding him up, he would have collapsed long ago.
Pan Kuang's face was cold as he shouted, "Don't stop! The enemy could Pursuit at any moment. We need to get to the hangar quickly!"
Soon, the two ran out of the woods and came to a mountainous area.
Ji Jie's legs gave way, and she finally collapsed to the ground, panting, "I... I can't run anymore."
Pan Kuang frowned, a little impatient, but he couldn't abandon Ji Jie; this guy's sister was one of the heads of the organization's intelligence network, holding a high position of power.
"Why don't you carry me on your back? That way..."
Ji Jie began to speak, but before she could finish, a Sniping rifle rang out.
Pan Kuang reacted Godspeed and retreated hastily.
However, he was not the target of the Sniping.
Ji Jie's head jerked violently, as if he had been punched. A bloody hole suddenly appeared on his left cheek. The immense kinetic energy caused the bullet to tumble inside his skull, shattering his right cheek. Blood and flesh flew everywhere, splattering all over the ground. His expression froze on his face, and he slowly slumped to the ground, utterly dead.
[[Decapitation II] Completed, 100% output rate, you have gained 40,000 experience!]
Pan Kuang's pupils contracted sharply. He drew his long sword and rushed toward the source of the gunshot.