Armor-piercing bullets don't believe in carbon-based monsters

Chapter 302 Cannon Fodder
It wasn't just the Chinese army that went to war.

As Chen Jian led his team away from Base 011, preparing to advance towards Baima Town to meet the enemy, the Supreme Army, which had gathered in Jinling City, also began to move.

However, their actions were completely opposite to those of the Huaxia Army.

They were heading to the north side of Jinling City.

At this point, Zhang Tao, like Chen Jian, had already delivered his pre-battle mobilization speech.

Looking at the massive and well-equipped Holy Army about to set off, he, who had just been full of passion, now had a hint of worry in his eyes.

The archbishop, noticing his mood, stepped forward and spoke:
"grown ups."

"You don't need to worry too much."

"Our plan is comprehensive, and preparations in all aspects have been basically completed."

“From Nanjing northward, the Christian defense forces in various cities have established multiple lines of defense.”

"They will consume a lot of the beast tide's power. By the time the Holy Army arrives in Xuyi, the scale and impact of the beast tide should have been greatly reduced."

"We can also rely on the water system along the Nüshan Lake, Qili Lake, and Hongze Lake to form a natural defense line to block the beast tide."

"With the cover of giant cannons and heavy artillery, it shouldn't be too difficult to stop the beast tide."

"It won't be too difficult?"

A wry smile appeared on Zhang Tao's face.

“Actually, I remember that just a few months ago, when I was still in the Guards Brigade, even a level 4 monster would make us take it seriously.”

"But if it's a level three monster, it's already enough to make us feel like we're facing a formidable enemy."

"But now, we are facing a beast tide consisting of hundreds, or even two hundred monsters."

"And you actually think that blocking them won't be too difficult."

"I don't know if it's you who's changed, or if we've all changed."

As soon as Zhang Tao finished speaking, the archbishop fell silent.

Yes.

What exactly has changed?
His gaze shifted to the fully equipped Holy Army, and after a brief pause, he spoke:
"Perhaps we really have all changed."

"At least, the equipment of the Holy Army is completely different from that of the previous Guards Brigade."

"We abandoned the cumbersome armor and used lighter cloth armor and gear."

"We changed their weapons and issued them standardized Type 75 rifles."

"And those rocket launchers, those grenades, those giant cannons."

"Perhaps the Chinese army is right."

"Only with this equipment can our loyal soldiers unleash their full potential."

"Yes."

Zhang Tao sighed softly.

"So the truth is, if we want to defeat the Chinese army—no, even if we just want to become as strong as them, we have to look to their direction."

“We’re becoming more and more like them, and actually, I’m quite worried about that.”

"You don't have to worry."

The archbishop continued:

"Equipment is merely an external thing; these warriors remain the most loyal lambs of the Holy Trinity."

"Their faith has never wavered, and it will never waver in the future."

"That's good."

Zhang Tao's voice lowered, as if he were talking to himself.

He subconsciously raised his hand to shield his eyes from the somewhat glaring sunlight, and murmured:
"If only we had 'airplanes' too."

“Those angels belonging to the Holy Trinity should have been providing us with more assistance.”

"If we had airplanes, even relying solely on the Holy Army, we could hold off the beast tide."

“In that case, we won’t need to use city after city on the north side as a ‘barrier’ to stop the monsters.”

"Yes."

The archbishop also sighed.

He then continued:

"We have no choice now."

"But I believe we'll get through this soon."

"The relics belonging to the Holy Trinity will eventually return to his hands."

"All we need to do is weather this crisis."

"I see."

Zhang Tao nodded.

“You don’t need to say anything more.” “Now, it’s time to turn our attention to what’s in front of us.”

"So, do you think we can hold the Xuyi defense line?"

"must be able to!"

The archbishop's tone was quite firm.

“As I said, we can use the lake as a barrier.”

"This is a tactic that has already been proven by the Chinese army."

"South of Jiujiang, they managed to hold off a beast tide of nearly 200 monsters with just a ragtag group of less than 600 people."

"What we have is an elite force of one thousand men."

"If they can do it, why can't we?"

"Even in terms of equipment, we're not that much worse off than them, are we?"

"That's true."

At this point, a mocking smile appeared on Zhang Tao's face.

"They are quite generous when it comes to basic weapons, but when it comes to 'machine souls,' when it comes to the true legacy and treasures of the Holy Trinity, they become extremely stingy and closed off."

"Cunning, treacherous, or wise?"

"I really don't know how to describe them."

Zhang Tao let out a long breath.

"In any case, we should take action."

"Give the order to set off."

Our war has begun!

at the same time.

Zhuolu City.

Outside the city, smoke and fire rose everywhere, and the monster's figure was faintly visible in the morning sunlight.

The city was surrounded by monsters, and the civilians who had not been able to evacuate were stranded inside, no longer having the courage to flee into the wilderness where monsters roamed.

The city was filled with newly dug pits and piles of soil, but these pits were not used to bury corpses.
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In fact, the bodies hadn't even begun to form yet.

Because the battle hasn't really begun yet.

These pits are temporary "underground tunnels".

Desperate people tried to escape the monster's attacks in this way.

Even those who are digging the tunnel with all their might know in their hearts that it is just a form of self-comfort.

If people could escape simply by digging tunnels, why would humans have been locked in a stalemate with monsters for over a century?

The purpose of doing this is simply to alleviate one's fear through "labor" and to keep oneself occupied.

The city lord of Zhuolu City, the bishop of the Cult of Mechanism, did not stop this futile behavior.

Because he knew he no longer had the power to save the people here.

If they aren't made to do something soon, the city might collapse and descend into a miserable state of infighting before the monsters even arrive.

Let them be.
The city lord sighed, while the only remaining Holy Blood cultivator asked:
"Have you made contact with the Holy Temple?"

"Will they send reinforcements to Zhuolu City?"

“I need to know this, as it will determine whether I stay or leave.”

After saying this, the city lord smiled helplessly.

"If you can walk, leave now."

"They're not coming to save us."

"Where is the Holy Army?"

The Holy Blood One frowned and asked:
"I heard that the Holy Army has already been mobilized."

"really."

The city lord nodded.

"The Holy Army is being moved north."

"But unfortunately, they didn't come to us."

"They will establish a defensive line in the Xuyi area to stop the beast tide."

"Zhuolu City has been abandoned."

"We are not something that needs to be saved."

"We are merely cannon fodder to drain the monsters' power for the Holy Army."

(End of this chapter)