Am I really hallucinating?

Chapter 400 A Call from "Relatives and Friends"

It's not about where these weapons and equipment come from. Although it's not exactly simple, there are definitely people in most places who can get their hands on these things. There's a lot of room for maneuver. For example, the simplest way is to go directly to the violent world to buy them. The goods there are absolutely pure.

Hong Yiyi's question is, how did such a large-scale weaponry manage to bypass all reconnaissance and enter Nolan Street so quietly, especially given the recent near-martial law in the area, and arrive at such close range as soon as it appeared?

Is there a mole?
Impossible. The Bureau of Rectification just conducted a small internal reorganization because of the Jiangwen Street incident. Although it hasn't reached the point of a purge, smart people wouldn't show their faces when they're in the limelight.

Moreover, the blocked lines are all interconnected, allowing different groups to verify each other's actions. If one side has a flaw, the other side can be re-filtered, unless the randomly grouped group is full of moles, which is no joke.

"Get rid of it." However, it's impossible to panic over something this minor.

Even if extremists send out fighter jets to bomb her, Hong Yiyi will...

A loud whooshing sound came from the sky; fighter jets had indeed appeared.

"No, armored vehicles and missiles are one thing, but where did the fighter jets come from?!" Hong Yiyi felt this was a bit outrageous.

Fighter jets streaked across the night sky, dropping bombs on the stadium, but the moment the missiles were launched, the pre-arranged countermeasures by the processing bureau were immediately retaliated against.

The missile intercepted in mid-air, and several streaks of fire exploded in the dim night sky, but at the moment of the explosion, the outlines and sounds were distorted and turned into magnificent fireworks.

The people at the performance simply looked up to admire it, their spirits high.

The fighter jets launched by the extremists were also quickly shot down in the air, turning into slightly larger fireworks.

Meanwhile, although not exactly well-trained, the assault force, which at least moved in a coordinated and orderly manner, launched an attack on the stadium.

"We have made contact with the militants and exchanged fire." The report followed immediately, and the footage showed that the street had become a small battlefield.

“Someone is coordinating them.” After just a few glances, Hong Yiyi immediately realized the problem.

Meanwhile, the logistics investigation and analysis team also quickly sent in relevant intelligence.

This assault team came from various backgrounds, including sanitation workers from different places, outlaws of unknown origin, religious figures, and some guys whose information was completely unavailable but who were obviously not celebrities.

This whole team is a mixed bag, even more diverse than the ingredients in Buddha Jumps Over the Wall.

Gathering them together was no easy task, let alone deploying them.

If it's organized, then it can be a little troublesome.

However, in terms of combat effectiveness, it is still far from sufficient.

Just then, a muffled clap of thunder suddenly streaked across the sky.

"what!?"

The next moment, a flash of lightning was captured on a corner of the stadium. Before the drone's camera could lock on, the lightning was thrown directly towards the enemy troops.

Boom!

The thunderous roar proved that this was not a special effect.

Everyone, including Hong Yiyi, was stunned for a moment, realizing that they had located who was standing in the stadium through the drone's footage.

The four members of the monastery band.

“They’re serious…” Hong Yiyi said.

Gao Song clapped his hands: "Not too unfamiliar yet."

"Didn't you used to only rely on your environment? Now you can actively attract lightning on your own?" Zheng Fan asked curiously from the side.

Gao Song replied casually, "Just a little growth. I still prefer to rely on others; actively modifying things consumes a lot of resources, so it's better to use what's readily available. If you hadn't said you'd show something impressive for the first release, I wouldn't have considered showing off my skills."

Compared to Gao Song, who was known for his ruthlessness, Mora appeared much more subdued.

A golden hammer materialized directly above her head and was thrown into the distance, creating a deep crater with a muffled thud.

"Wait, is that real gold?" Zheng Fan raised his hand again in surprise.

“It just looks like a lump of energy that’s been deposited into gold,” Mora glanced at him and replied.

"You've more than made enough to pass off as real gold, haven't you?" Zheng Fan still felt something was off.

"Make some detailed adjustments to the material and microstructure. If it's just a spot that wasn't rigorously inspected, there shouldn't be any problems." "At this point, it's practically indistinguishable from the real thing..."

Doris didn't make a move; she simply stood at the edge, gazing into the distance: "I wonder how many people will be able to come in and become guests."

"The Bureau of Handling the Case is very well prepared. Judging from the current situation, the enemy's armed forces are not even as strong as those in our monastery back then. They won't amount to anything," Gao Song concluded.

"Don't worry," Zheng Fan said, taking out his phone and talking to someone. "Lin Yilin, any news from your end?"

Upon hearing the name Lin Yilin, everyone except Doris turned their attention to her.

This complete stranger, whom they had never met but who had helped them settle down in Dadu through Zheng Fan's influence, was now in contact with them. They wondered what kind of help the stranger would offer.

"I see you."

Zheng Fan: "..."

"It's a bit scary that you called me and immediately said something like that, isn't it, Miss Binary?"

"I asked Hong Yijia for a little bit of backdoor access. It doesn't have many permissions, it's just sharing some live footage," Lin Yilin explained.

"So you really are watching us, aren't you?"

"Well, otherwise how would I know about your current situation?"

"Alright, you can get to the point now." Zheng Fan intended to change the subject, thinking optimistically that Lin Yilin was just curious about this and wanted to get involved and help.

"The Bureau of Illusion has mobilized a very powerful illusionist, specializing in the most basic illusion abilities, which is enough to modify the perception of a large group of people in and around the stadium. This is the source of their confidence in ensuring that the fighting will not affect the performance," Lin Yilin said.

"Is that so? No wonder they only vaguely mentioned it was technology from within the bureau," Mora said, suddenly realizing.

Gao Song then thought of Kuroki, whose ability to create large-scale illusions was also Kuroki's forte. However, Kuroki's precision was even greater; he was a master at pretending to be family members of many different people at the same time.

"However, this ability is not without flaws. As far as I know, the real source of this illusion is hidden inside the stadium."

"This can hardly be considered a flaw; with so many people looking for it, it's like finding a needle in a haystack," Zheng Fan said.

"That depends on the other party's ability. Mr. Illusion, you told me before that you saw 'Hafern,' right?"

"Hmm, are you going to tell me that the other side's strategist this time is this Haverne?"

"Obviously, I've been investigating Haven's situation these past few days. Although he's a super-intuitive person, he shouldn't be capable of making the same plans he had in Xixi Keke. Information about his past tells me that he's a rather simple person. His comics don't have particularly outstanding plots, and they lack complex mysteries and plots. His whimsical ideas are difficult to weave into a story, which is why he hasn't achieved fame."

Zheng Fan said, "Then it's about eating insects. You said that anthropomorphic hallucinations can replace humans, right?"

"Yes, it does impersonate people, but according to your account, Haven's situation is different. It didn't completely impersonate the current person, nor did it fully integrate into their identity. It should be an anthropomorphic illusion that transformed from an animal form to an impersonator, but in the process, it has higher ambitions. The singer Jemero who was targeted is probably the next target. No matter what it did in this performance, it cannot forget this."

Lin Yilin's voice came through the phone, as if she were whispering in Zheng Fan's ear.

“We know that,” Zheng Fan glanced at Doris, who still hadn’t turned around, “I think there shouldn’t be any problems on Jermelo’s side.”

"As long as Mr. Illusion is there, there will be no problem."

So you called just because you wanted to make a call?
"And there are signs of action from several religions as well. Illusions arising from religions are quite troublesome," Lin Yilin added.

Zheng Fan thought of the earthquake god from back then.

I don't know if it's troublesome or not, but it's very handy as a punching bag. It was able to withstand being whipped by Zheng Fan and Luo Ye together for quite a while. Now that I think about it, its strength is really extraordinary.

"It's our turn," Gao Song reminded him, and Tao Zhi gave the signal from the other end.

Lin Yilin also heard this: "In that case, let's put this communication on hold. I'm watching the real live stream, hallucination... Mr. Music is doing his best over there."

After saying that, he hung up the phone.

Zheng Fan had just put down his phone and hadn't even spoken when Doris, who had approached him unnoticed, took his hand and said, "Let's go back, Mr. Music."

The final salutation was deliberate and emphasized.

As for the subsequent performances, let's wait and see which capable person can break through the bureau's blockade.

(End of this chapter)