299: Chapter 299: Modesty (Part 1) 299: Chapter 299: Modesty (Part 1) At the eastern campsite on Wangyue Plain, the temporary base of the Sixteenth Legion of the Sky Dragon Guild.
Compared to Qian Chengxue’s troops, the line-up here was even more luxurious, with seven hundred first generation Green Shield Mechas ready to launch, twelve second generation Black Steel Mechas, over a thousand main battle tanks, Rocket Cars, and various other weapons.
The assembled combat players reached a total of one hundred thousand.
In the center where the troops gathered, a line of heavy transport vehicles sat parked, their loads securely covered by tarpaulins.
Inside them were the most important secret supplies for this mission.
Outside the command room, Chen Shan, fully armed, strode in through the doors and shouted to Xiao Wen.
“The troops are almost assembled.”
“What about Qian Chengxue and her people?”
Xiao Wen asked while looking at the map of Qilong Plain.
“We’ve already contacted them, they’ve set out and should be near our location by now, but…”
Chen Shan hesitated towards the end.
“But this mission is extremely dangerous, and Qian Chengxue’s troops aren’t formally requisitioned.
It looks like they won’t enjoy the same post-battle compensation, and claiming their merits afterward will be troublesome.
Aren’t we taking advantage of them?”
“I’m aware, but don’t worry about it, if they suffer losses, our Legion will cover it.
We can go without the compensation.
But we have to complete the mission from our superiors.
The situation at Praying Dragon City is already severely difficult.
The weapons we are transporting this time are vital, we need to succeed and failure is not an option!
Otherwise, we might cause a collapse of the entire front.”
As Xiao Wen said this, his expression grew increasingly solemn.
“We’re transporting from the rear; shouldn’t the risk be small?
Why do you seem so worried?”
“Look at the map, around Praying Dragon City there are twelve cities.
Originally, we would split the middle and each occupy half.
Now we’re left with only four cities, and apparently, the Skyline Canal’s banks are also about to be lost.
So although it’s four cities, in reality, two of them are already in grave danger.
That means the enemy can easily circumvent to our rear.
The front-line troops are already struggling to protect themselves and simply can’t spare extra forces to ensure the security of the rear.”
Xiao Wen explained to Chen Shan, pointing at the map.
“Headache-inducing, but luckily, we have a third-generation Mecha as our trump card.”
“That’s precisely what I was thinking.”
Just then, an Orderly Officer entered and saluted.
Xiao Wen turned and replied.
“Qian Chengxue’s troops have arrived nearby and will soon join up with us.”
Xiao Wen said to Chen Shan.
Outside the camp, Xiao Wen and Chen Shan stood at the rendezvous point, looking into the distance.
They watched as Qian Chengxue’s troops approached in an impressive formation.
Chen Shan was a bit surprised when he saw them.
How come they have so many weapons?
Not to mention anything else, just the number of first-generation Mechas is at least three hundred.
You have to remember that at this stage in the game, most peoples’ reserves are exhausted, and their scale of weapons and equipment almost matches half of ours.”
“It truly is an unexpected pleasure.”
Xiao Wen was also somewhat unprepared for how well Qian Chengxue had developed.
However, he also felt a bit uneasy; with so many weapons, would he be able to compensate for them later?
Just then, Su Mo and Qian Chengxue, piloting third-generation Mechas, quickly broke away from the group and landed in front of Xiao Wen and Chen Shan in the blink of an eye.
The aura of the third-generation Mecha, Yuan Demon, instantly changed Xiao Wen and Chen Shan’s complexions, making them unconsciously take a step back.
They then realized this was a new third-generation Mecha!
Shock and astonishment filled their eyes, leaving them speechless.
To know that third-generation Mechas were not cabbages; the uproar caused for the Slaughter Blade had been enormous and had yet to settle down.
Moreover, the Mecha before them seemed even stronger.
Immediately following, the cockpits of two Third Generation Mechas opened, and Su Mo and Qian Chengxue jumped down.
“Commander Xiao Wen, Lord Chen Shan.”
Qian Chengxue politely greeted.
“Are these your new Third Generation Mechas?”
Even the usually unflappable Xiao Wen was taken aback.
The earlier theft of the Slaughter Blade, though shocking, was at least understandable.
But now, in just a few days, another one?
Since when did Third Generation Mechas become as common as cabbages to pick and choose from?
Hearing Xiao Wen’s question, Su Mo also seemed a bit embarrassed.
This mecha was acquired from Sea Breeze Island, and if he told them that, he wondered how interesting their expressions would be.
Qian Chengxue, standing aside, modestly said, “Su Mo managed to get it.”
“Brother, you’re amazing.
With two Third Generation Mechas, this mission is definitely not a problem.”
Chen Shan clapped Su Mo’s shoulder excitedly and praised.
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Su Mo humbly replied.
Xiao Wen took a deep breath to steady his shaking heart and said to Qian Chengxue, “Now that everyone is here, let’s set out.
Oh, and to achieve the element of surprise, park the mechas on the transport vehicle and cover them up with tarpaulins.”
“Can I ask if there will be an ambush on the way?”
“It’s not certain yet, but it’s very likely, as the cargo we’re transporting is very important.”
Su Mo asked subconsciously.
Qian Chengxue quickly glanced at Su Mo and reminded him in a soft voice.
Typically, such information would be top-secret, not to be casually inquired about, as it could easily lead to taboos and possibly even the accusation of being a spy.
However, Xiao Wen did trust Su Mo and Qian Chengxue quite a bit, and he replied in a lowered voice, “It’s all right.
We are transporting weapons to support the main battlefield.
But this is just a cover; the most crucial part is the five nuclear bombs hidden inside.”
Hearing Xiao Wen’s words, Su Mo and Qian Chengxue sharply inhaled.
“Then why not opt for airstrikes?
Why take the risk of transporting them?”
Qian Chengxue asked, puzzled.
“We’re basically suppressed in terms of air superiority; we can’t make an aerial drop.”
Chen Shan replied helplessly.
“Understood, then let’s head out.”
Two days later, on the winding mountain path, the grand troops marched northward.
Drone after drone hovered nearby, scouting out every inch to ensure the road was safe.
And on the mountain to their right, among the weeds, a pair of red eyes lit up, and a tiny mechanical spider crawled out.
Its red eyes kept rotating, transmitting the images it saw back.
In a concealed valley far away,
A short-haired girl wearing Single Soldier Mechanical Armor, with a cigarette in her mouth, looked at the images sent back, her white teeth flashing with excitement.
At that moment, a composed and reliable man came over and said,
“Lijia, has the target appeared?”
“It has, but the enemy seems pretty strong; just the Second Generation Mechas alone number in the teens, and the First Generation Mechas are likely to be over a thousand,” Lijia said with a smile.
Kevin went straight to his mecha and replied.