Armor-Piercing Munition: Face Me, Carbon-Based Monster!-Chapter 284 - 123 One Force Subdues Ten Guilds

This "Northern Expedition," Chen Jian did not carry too much "heavy equipment."

However, this did not affect him bringing two River Dolphin S-2 attack UAVs and two Golden Eagle-11 multi-rotor reconnaissance and strike integrated UAVs.

No matter the situation, the flight speed of the multi-rotor UAV is not likely to be much slower than that of a personal jetpack with no aerodynamic layout whatsoever.

So, after several rocket troopers took off, the AI-controlled four UAVs quickly soared into the sky, promptly launching loitering munitions at their target once it was locked, and pursued using the mounted 8.6 mm caliber machine guns.

Within just a few minutes, all the rocket troopers within visual range were shot down.

One spark after another exploded in the air, and Fu Xi’s voice immediately came through.

"Commander, all aerial targets have been confirmed shot down."

"Impact points have been marked, confirming no signs of life."

"Understood."

Chen Jian answered shortly, feeling slightly regretful in his heart.

Could it really be that the Queen died in such a ridiculous way?

The information she possessed obviously disappeared along with her.

This was not good news.

But in any case, this was the best outcome in the ever-changing battlefield.

After all, no one could have predicted that usable jetpacks were still preserved inside Huadu City, nor could anyone foresee that the Queen herself could use such a pack.

So, dead is dead.

The most important thing now is to quickly clear the palace’s guards and suppress any possible reinforcements from Huadu City.

Thinking of this, Chen Jian immediately turned around and rushed outside to join the ongoing battle.

But by this time, the heavy machine gun Li Shi was wielding had completely controlled the situation. Scattered limbs were everywhere in the palace, and the few remaining enemies standing had already been forced into corners.

With just a few simple shots, the team successfully cleared the entire palace.

At this point, Fu Xi also reported on the movement of armed forces in the city.

"Commander, a large number of armed personnel have been detected gathering in Huadu City."

"Understood."

Chen Jian nodded slightly, then said:

"Inform the rear units to prepare to receive us, remotely operate War Skull, and let Huang Meng bring the tanks over. After we finish the search, we will retreat immediately."

"Xu He! Come here!"

"You said you’ve been to the palace treasure vault, now it’s your turn!"

"Lead the way!"

As soon as the words were spoken, Xu He rushed over.

He still didn’t speak, but pointed towards the direction of the chamber.

"Where? Speak up!"

"It’s right in her chamber; it’s not really a chamber, it’s actually a treasury, she just lived there!"

"She really doesn’t seem like a woman, no, no, I don’t mean she doesn’t look like a woman, I mean..."

"Stick to the point! Lead the way!"

Chen Jian interrupted the chattering Xu He angrily, and the latter quickly ran towards the chamber. Once inside, he almost instinctively navigated to a separate room at the back. He then forcefully overturned a heavy wooden table, revealing an iron door hidden underneath.

"Is it really this simple?"

"It’s just this simple!"

"My treasure, here I come, my treasure...."

Xu He eagerly opened the iron door, and Chen Jian reached out to stop him but it was too late.

"Boom!"

An explosion sounded instantly, and the slightly distanced Chen Jian was staggered by the shockwave, while Xu He was thrown backward, slamming heavily against a nearby wall.

The iron door was riddled with dense bullet holes from steel balls, and it was only because of this door that Xu He escaped a fate of being pierced by arrows.

Chen Jian didn’t look at Xu He’s state at all, just made a simple gesture, and Fu Xi immediately deployed the Hummingbird UAV into the basement. It was not until all risks were cleared that Xu He struggled to his feet, spitting blood, and said:

"Treacherous woman... it was all a trap..."

"I knew it, I knew she wouldn’t be so kind..."

"No more nonsense!"

Chen Jian stepped into the basement and made his way down the tunnel.

It was only then that he realized that the underground space he was in was not a newly constructed tunnel.

The mottled marks on the walls showed the relentless wear and tear of time, and the antiquated iron door at the end of the tunnel suggested the long history of this place.

"Break the door."

Chen Jian tersely ordered, and Li Shi led the way, using all his strength to pry open the iron door.

Without guidance from a base station, the Hummingbird UAV at this depth could not receive external cellular network signals, so Chen Jian had to lead the way, trying to use the mecha’ protection to shield Li Shi from potential explosions.

But fortunately, inside the iron door, there were no additional traps.

The group hurried in and quickly checked the environment beyond the door.

It was not a large space, filled with many metal racks, and many standard storage boxes that had already been opened.

A bad premonition suddenly arose in Chen Jian’s heart.

He examined them one by one and found that all the storage boxes...

were empty!

No!

The Queen of Huadu had anticipated this!

She probably already guessed that her palace would face an assault, so she moved all the information and equipment out of here long ago!

Judging from the marks on the floor, this should have originally been an almost fully packed warehouse.

But now, it’s excessively empty.

Chen Jian frowned deeply, quickly scanning the area.

And then, on the opposite wall, he noticed a piece of paper deliberately hung high up.

There were several lines of words written on the paper.

"We should talk."

"Our artillery is already aimed at your position."

"Do not attempt to resist, that would only lead to mutual destruction."

Chen Jian’s heart pounded violently.

He realized he might have really made a mistake.

"Everyone, retreat immediately."

With the order given, the team members in the underground passage quickly returned.

And at the same time, the sound of artillery had already begun outside.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

The intense tremors made several unprotected Holy Blood members almost faint, and Chen Jian staggered slightly as he rushed to the end of the passage. Outside, all was ablaze as far as the eye could see.

This truly is... artillery bombardment coverage!

But the enemy isn’t trying to annihilate us, they really do want to talk!

Ji Xing closely followed Chen Jian, and she also saw the content on the paper.

She struggled to open her mouth wide, shouting:

"We’re trapped!"

"We must negotiate with them..."

"Negotiate my ass!"

Chen Jian clenched his fists tightly, then said:

"Fu Xi, notify the reserve team, lock on target, commence 107 artillery cover fire, destroy the enemy’s artillery position!"

"Damn it, trying to pull this on me!"

"Teach them what it means to crush ten strategies with sheer might!"

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