I have a city in another world

Chapter 7067 Nothing can be done
As the mortars roared, shells were launched one after another.

The inability to see the scene through the thick fog did not hinder the launch of the attack, but what happened after the shells were fired was shocking.

The shells, which should have traced a curve and fallen into the thick fog, were instead carried away to other places like fallen leaves in the wind.

It was as if an invisible force was lifting and controlling the shells, preventing them from falling into the thick fog.

Due to the different landing angles and the influence of the lifting force, the bombs that fell into the dense fog remained motionless.

After firing several shots, the gunner realized something was wrong and quickly replaced the fuse on the shell.

This time it's a timed fuse; the shell will explode after a certain time following its firing.

Sure enough, not long after, an explosion was heard, but it did not seem to land at the expected spot.

The gunner in charge of the attack grew increasingly serious, sensing that the situation was spiraling out of control.

The commander kept his eyes glued to the changes within the thick fog, trying to find any possible opportunities.

But after watching for a long time, apart from the swirling fog, there were no other changes.

The method they thought was effective had no effect whatsoever, leaving the commander feeling angry and embarrassed.

If bombing proves ineffective, the only option is to send soldiers on a strong offensive. However, the thick fog and the constant roars of monsters make him hesitant to act rashly.

When visibility is limited, venturing into dense fog is tantamount to suicide.

In addition to a direct assault, you can also request support from your settlement, such as sending aircraft or launching missiles.

However, both of these approaches only prove his incompetence, and achieving them would be by no means easy.

The previous downing of a plane has made the leaders of the mountain city settlement more cautious, and they are unlikely to send planes into battle again until the crisis is resolved.

For the settlement, the aircraft is of immense value and would never be easily destroyed or damaged.

Requesting support from the settlement immediately upon arriving in the city ruins would give the impression of incompetence.

It will have a huge impact on one's reputation and career.

The officer understood this and knew he couldn't easily ask for help; instead, he would try to solve the problem himself.

He pondered this in his mind while glancing at the cultivators in the group.

"Special Envoy Zhao, do you know the origin of this thick fog, and do you have a solution?"

The extraordinary cultivator being questioned looked quite young; he was a descendant of one of the city's elders.

Although he was only a first-level cultivator, he was still a powerful figure who could not be provoked by the officers in the outer city.

Upon hearing the commander's question, Special Envoy Zhao snorted coldly, seemingly somewhat displeased.

To this day, he still hasn't figured out what the mystery of this place is.

Yet, one could clearly sense a wisp of energy flowing within the thick fog, indicating that extraordinary power was involved here.

Prior to this operation, intelligence had been received suggesting the presence of cultivators in the area.

However, there is a high probability that they are unaffiliated cultivators without any lineage, so they don't need to be taken too seriously.

But at this moment, Envoy Zhao seriously suspected that the cultivators hidden here were not simple.

He shouldn't be a rogue cultivator, but rather a cultivator with a lineage; otherwise, he wouldn't be able to create the scene before him.

The most likely scenario is that the opponent is from the demon cultivator camp, which is currently the biggest enemy of the mountain city settlement.

I originally thought this mission would be simple and I could easily get the reward, but I never expected it to be so dangerous.

While feeling frustrated, Special Envoy Zhao was racking his brains to find a way to ensure his own safety.

Upon hearing the commander's question, she instinctively felt that he was making things difficult for her, and she felt extremely dissatisfied.

In front of everyone, he couldn't reveal his true intentions, so he could only say that he was researching it.

After pondering for a few moments, he indicated that some kind of formation might be hidden within the dense fog. The monsters in the fog were likely raised by demonic cultivators, and one must be extra careful if encountered.

As the only extraordinary being in the team, Envoy Zhao's words carried considerable authority, and no one had the right to question them.

However, this explanation made everyone uneasy. They thought it was an ordinary enemy, but they didn't expect it to involve a transcendent cultivator.

They are confident enough against ordinary enemies, but their proud combat skills are insignificant in the face of extraordinary cultivators.

At this moment, the soldiers looked at the foggy area with a deep sense of apprehension.

The commander was also very troubled, as this was his biggest worry. Although ordinary survivors had weapons, it was difficult for them to shoot down a plane in flight.

He had previously suspected that this matter was related to evil cultivators, and now it has been definitively confirmed.

The commander was well aware of the strength of the demonic cultivators; they were a cultivation organization even more powerful than the mountain city settlement.

The mountain city settlement is like a fierce tiger, while the demonic cultivators are like a pack of ferocious wolves, the kind that devour people without spitting out the bones.

Previously, several gathering places had been destroyed by this group of evil cultivators, and their own strength and scale were constantly increasing.

Now, this pack of hungry wolves has set its sights on the tiger that is the mountain city settlement, and a war is inevitable.

Many people are pessimistic, believing that the outcome of this war will likely be a defeat for the mountain town settlement.

To prevent this from happening, the higher-ups in the mountain city settlement have begun to take action, secretly starting to implement Project Ark.

The goal is to preserve strength after a defeat, rather than be completely crushed.

However, this matter was not made known to the public to avoid causing unnecessary panic.

If the public knew that while the higher-ups were instigating the residents to fight, they were also secretly preparing to flee, chaos would break out within their own ranks even before the enemy launched an attack.

Although we have a general understanding of the future situation, as a soldier, we must not back down, but fight to the very end.

For example, at this moment, even knowing the situation is dangerous, he must carry out his mission.

However, before taking action, he still needed to report the specific situation and inquire about the attitude of the mountain town community.

Knowing full well the immense danger, yet ordering his men to risk their lives is an extremely irresponsible act.

According to the commander's idea, since it involves extraordinary cultivators, the extraordinary individuals in the inner city should take action.

They enjoy being provided for and consume a lot of resources, so they should be the ones to turn the tide at critical moments.

Of course, this is his opinion, and it does not mean that other extraordinary cultivators share the same view. Many extraordinary individuals take the treatment they receive for granted.

They regarded ordinary people as servants and ants, and didn't care about them at all.

Based on the commander's judgment, his request to inform the inner city this time was unlikely to be granted.

Sure enough, not long after, the inner city replied, rejecting the request to send cultivators to provide support.

At the same time, orders were issued to immediately launch an operation to rescue the pilot.

Dangerous targets can be eliminated to avoid leaving any hidden dangers.

This reply order was actually a death knell, forcing the commander to take action.

Suppressing his resentment, the commander selected personnel and prepared to launch an operation in the foggy area.

Just as the order was given, a message came through the communicator that another team had been ambushed by the enemy.

However, in a short period of time, it suffered serious casualties.

It was also clearly stated that the involvement of practitioners in the battle was the main culprit for the casualties.

Upon receiving the message, the commander immediately ordered reinforcements. Rescuing their comrades in distress was undoubtedly more important than attacking the settlement shrouded in thick fog.

Little did he know that this battle order would save him and his men from certain death.