Chapter 289: Ambush and Sneak Attack
Chapter 289: Ambush and Sneak Attack
"Sniper!"
"Officers, protect the officers!"
"Take down the commanding officer!"
When the location of the third officer was engulfed by a large patch of purple lightning, the guards outside the boarding tower realized what those inside were up to. The soldiers with shields immediately moved closer to the officers.
Although they couldn't understand how the people inside the tower were able to shoot the thunderbolt ore, which shattered upon contact, from a distance exceeding 300 meters, setting up pneumatic shields was the most reliable means of protection in such a situation.
These tactical shields, which required continuous airflow from the bottom to reduce weight for single-person mobility, had three layers of 50mm-thick composite shielding. Their single-sided protection capability was comparable to the outer shell of power armor.
Although their effectiveness might be slightly reduced when held and moved, when set up side by side, they were even sturdy enough to withstand medium-caliber bombardment for a short time, serving as temporary strongholds on the battlefield. So, as long as the shields were set up, blocking the flight path of the thunderbolt ore...
"Bang!" "Sizzle!"
With the shields in place, the target became even more apparent.
...
After firing another nail gun shot as a marker, knocking down the officer and five or six soldiers around him with electricity, Lyon, who was at the top of the tower, almost laughed out loud as he watched the temporary strongholds quickly set up below.
Initially, he would have had to spend time finding the target, aim for a while, and then fire. To prevent the sniper rifle from being damaged by retaliatory fire, he would even have to change positions after a couple of shots, making the process rather inefficient.
However, after the opponent's self-proclaimed "marking," not only did he save time searching for the target, but he didn't even need to aim. As long as he fired in the general direction, the mirror world's Youha would locate the position, and then Lyon could directly throw the thunderbolt ore at the center of the stronghold.
"No! Don't cluster together!"
"Spread out! Everyone, spread out!"
"We can't block it like this, we need to retreat!"
As the frequency of purple electric arcs suddenly increased, several quick-witted officers immediately reacted, repeatedly ordering the soldiers around them to disperse. But it was too late; Lyon had already memorized the approximate positions of over a dozen officers.
"Bang!" "Sizzle!"
"Bang!" "Sizzle!"
The muffled sound of the sniper rifle, alternating with the sharp, high-pitched crackle of the electric arcs, rang out harmoniously and steadily. The soldiers who rushed into the tower managed to hold out for over two minutes, while the officers outside didn't even last 30 seconds before they were knocked down one by one.
Without a clear and unified command, the soldiers, now lacking a command system, quickly fell into chaos, and the once-tight encirclement began to loosen...
It was time to make a move!
Seeing that the encirclement outside was no longer tight, Lyon, who had already reached the bottom layer, took a deep breath. He fired a few more nail gun shots at the ambush team and the fire support positions, allowing Youha to disrupt the most troublesome fire suppression. Then, he quickly holstered his sniper rifle and charged out through the main entrance, sprinting towards the direction with the thinnest soul flame!
"Someone's coming out! There's someone outside!"
"It's not one of us! Cover fire!"
"Fire! What are the ambushers doing?"
In the face of the sudden enemy charge, some experienced soldiers immediately opened fire. However, due to the collapse of the command system and Youha's intermittent interference, several fire support positions were in disarray and couldn't quickly form an effective strike.
Relying on the mental shield provided by the Holy Spirit Pendant, Lyon endured approximately eighty to ninety shots before rushing past the most dangerous open area and diving into the temporary stronghold formed by the pneumatic shields.
It's a done deal!
As he entered the enemy position, Leon felt a noticeable decrease in the intensity of the gunfire, allowing him to breathe a sigh of relief.
Unlike the "civilian" weapons used by the police department, military firearms had significantly larger calibers and firepower. After just six or seven seconds of concentrated fire, his stamina was already depleted by eighty percent.
It was a wise decision not to recklessly charge forward, relying solely on his meager 5-point Immersion Value and War 5-level abilities. He could probably withstand around 130 to 140 shots before the Holy Spirit Pendant's shield would be completely shattered.
Even if he didn't die, he would be riddled with bullets, unable to move until his body fully healed. He'd be a living, unkillable target.
But now, having successfully broken through the enemy lines, Leon gained the infinite endurance provided by the War Diagonal, allowing him to maintain his shield and continue advancing.
It was time to accelerate!
Leon inhaled deeply, filling his lungs with the thick, sulfuric smoke. His chest burned with intense pain, but his depleted stamina instantly replenished.
After reorienting himself, Leon, at the peak of his physical condition, charged forward, enduring the sporadic gunfire. With the Holy Spirit Pendant's shield, he burst through the makeshift defenses, breaking out of the encirclement formed by the first batch of over four hundred guards, amidst their panicked shouts and gunfire.
"Oh God... He's getting away?!"
"How is he still alive? What kind of new armor is he wearing?"
"Don't pursue him yet! There might be others in the tower!"
The soldiers, now without a commander, failed to organize an effective pursuit immediately after Leon broke through their lines. They fired a few meaningless rounds before following the officers' orders to continue surrounding the boarding tower, preventing more enemies from escaping.
However, before Leon could rejoice in his successful escape from the encirclement, a sudden chill ran down his spine, sensing an extremely dangerous predator locking onto him.
"Sss~"
A deep, menacing hiss reverberated.
Accompanying this eerie sound, reminiscent of a massive airflow passing through a throat, a giant python's shadow appeared in Leon's vision. Its base color was an extremely dark shade of black, but its body was covered in countless bright white spots. It lunged at Leon's shield, headfirst.
Simultaneously, a snake a thousand times smaller than the giant python appeared silently on Leon's chest. It silently coiled around the Holy Spirit Pendant, its eyes wide with fear. The toad smiled at the snake, which opened its mouth wider and wider...
"Pop!"
A bubble-bursting sound echoed in Leon's mind.
Leon felt a slight dizziness, and the mental shield that had protected his entire body suddenly vanished, leaving him completely exposed. The Holy Spirit Pendant on his chest, once shining brightly, dimmed and faded under the black snake's coils.
"Damn it! A snake spirit of the Weighing Gold Sect?!"
Amidst the Black Goat's cries, Leon, fighting off the dizziness, reached out to remove the little black snake that was devouring the pendant.
However, his hand grasped at nothing; the immaterial snake passed right through it. But the little black snake seized the opportunity to coil around his arm. Its sharp fangs, like two black, long nails, sank deep into the artery of Leon's wrist.
(End of Chapter)
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