Great, we're doomed now!

Immediately afterwards, swarms of attack helicopters, like bloodthirsty raptors, cut in from both sides of the valley, their cannons spitting fire as they rained down depleted uranium armor-piercing rounds on the suspected mountain cave entrances and vegetated areas.

huh~~~

The rocket pods fired in unison, their trails of white smoke covering area after area, turning potential vampire hideouts into infernos.

As a large number of black dots emerged, a hidden laser emitter popped out from under the fuselage, and invisible high-energy rays swept through the forest, instantly causing a sea of ​​fire!

Ground troops constructed defensive lines on the perimeter, with armored vehicles equipped with heavy machine guns and automatic grenade launchers standing ready to prevent any stragglers from breaking through the fire net. The entire edge of the basin was shrouded in fire and smoke, with deafening explosions echoing continuously, demonstrating the terrifying power of modern weaponry.

This formation was far more spectacular than when dealing with Su Nuo. The difference was that Su Nuo, as a transcendent individual life form, was completely immune to conventional firepower, so only the trump card and a few elite troops were needed.

But this time, the goal is to annihilate a non-human race, or rather, a virus, which naturally requires organizing a larger-scale military force—and "mass production" has never been a difficult task for humans.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the city, at the entrance to a dark lair disguised as an abandoned warehouse, TPC's mobile armored forces launched an assault.

--boom!

The heavy iron gate was blown open by a directional blast, and soldiers fully armed, wearing power armor and special night vision goggles on their helmets quickly rushed in, followed by a large number of military police in power suits armed with laser guns.

The steel roof was torn apart, and well-trained soldiers descended by rope!

The lair was dark and damp, filled with the smell of decay. Several inhuman roars came from the depths, and the shadowy figures pounced with astonishing speed.

Despite the deafening barrage of gunfire, these fearless individuals managed to break through the defensive perimeter.

"UV lamps, full power!"

Several devices mounted on the shoulders of the assault team members instantly lit up, emitting a strong but not dazzling pale purple light.

This light is only slightly scorching to ordinary people, but to the vampires in the lair, it is undoubtedly a fatal judgment!

"Hiss! Aaaaaaaahh ...

The vampire at the forefront, the moment he was exposed to the purple light, his body emitted billowing white smoke as if he had been doused with strong acid. His skin quickly charred, blistered, and ulcerated, and then burst into flames.

They let out extremely shrill screams, their movements became stiff and contorted as they tried to escape the punishment of this "sunlight," but it was too late... Under the continuous exposure of the ultraviolet light, their bodies rapidly carbonized.

Finally, amidst a few unwilling howls, it turned into a pile of charred ashes, scattered on the ground.

The soldiers advanced steadily, clearing every corner with laser guns and ultraviolet lights. After they quelled the battlefield, large-scale engineering machinery would dismantle the area, exposing everything to sunlight to ensure that no dark creatures could survive.

This scene was playing out simultaneously in multiple locations, where countless humans who should have died but were turned into vampire monsters were now freed (by death), and All Souls' Day had become the Day of the Dead...

Just as Christian doctrine says, the prayers (fire) of the living are used to redeem the souls in hell.

-

"The results are good." Ye Shou glanced at the battle situation and nodded slightly.

Although in the original work it seems that the GUTS team always steps up no matter what happens, and TPC headquarters has been invaded more than once, in reality, humanity's technological and military strength is not weak.

Because at that time, Earth had been "peaceful for a long time," and with the disbandment of the Earth Defense Force, the GUTS's Hyuga was put on hold. Initially, it didn't even carry live ammunition and had to be temporarily modified before it could be used.

Moreover, most monster attacks are sudden, leaving no time to gather forces, so they can only rely on the most mobile Victory Swallow—the capable should do more, right?

Now, thanks to their intelligence advantage, Ye Shou's side can prepare in advance, just like in the original "Operation Against the Lightning Man," mobilizing the strength of an entire group, which naturally changes the situation.

Sawai's expression was grave. He genuinely felt it was a pity; if they could have obtained the entire basin and ruins, their research on the ancient civilization would have made a significant leap forward. However, given the war, he knew the priorities.

As for things like damaging the environment, he doesn't care:

This place was originally a relatively independent small ecosystem, no longer adapted to the modern biosphere. It only existed because of the monster's power, and it certainly wouldn't survive after this battle, so there's nothing to regret.

"Ordinary vampires are powerless against this kind of attack, but be careful of what's inside the ruins; the fear of it can be felt everywhere in this land."

Sawai's stand allows him to collect environmental information, but because it puts a strain on his brain, he doesn't use it actively in normal times.

However, the basin environment is quite special. The aura of monsters permeates every inch of the land, and the darkness has lingered here for countless years. Even without activating his ability, Sawai can passively sense some things.

"It is a wise beast, and it will not sit idly by and wait to die."

"Hmm." Ye Shou nodded, focusing intently on the battle situation.

At this point, at the entrance to the cave in the heart of the basin, the vegetation that had been covering the area had been cleared away, and the artillery fire had temporarily ceased.

"Deploy the drone swarm!"

Dozens of yellow-painted, bee-like [Bruman] drones emitted a soft buzzing sound, and like nimble insects, they scurried into the intricate cave system through openings blasted open by artillery fire or naturally formed crevices.

These hastily produced miniature M·A units are quite rudimentary, lacking both anti-beam coatings and laser weapons. The Yahab reactor is even more lacking, with power reserves that can only last for a few hours at most. They are essentially a completely basic version—but that's enough!

Their highly sensitive sensors constantly provide feedback, allowing them to quickly adjust their posture in complex terrain. The echolocation system outlines the spatial structure inside the cave in the dark and transmits the data back to the command center in real time.

Soon, the drone swarm discovered a large cluster of life forms deep within the labyrinthine caves—hundreds of vampires hiding in the darkness, disturbed by the fierce artillery fire outside, yet with nowhere to escape due to the daylight.

"The quantity is far greater than we imagined."

As the frontline commander, Munakata looked at the transmitted images and said with pursed lips, "Target concentration area confirmed. Ultraviolet bombs, deploy!"

Upon receiving the command, the small bomb bay on the underside of the drone opened, and a series of specially designed cylindrical devices were dropped.

These devices, upon touching the ground or detecting a group of vampires, did not produce a violent explosive impact. Instead, they suddenly burst forth with ultraviolet radiation dozens of times stronger than the lights used in the city's lair!

In an instant, several man-made purple suns seemed to rise from the depths of the cave. Wherever the light reached, the vampires didn't even have time to scream before they melted away like ice and snow in the extreme ray purification, turning into ashes in large swaths.

The pungent smell of burning permeated the narrow cave passage, but the drones were naturally unaffected...

Seeing an enemy who looked similar to himself die like this was still somewhat unpleasant—Munekata sighed inwardly.

But he did not waver. After all, vampires were essentially dead, and freeing them from the torment of enslavement was what a living person should do.

Just as a large number of vampires were being eliminated from the cave, a strange change occurred!

hum~~~

In the center of the basin, above the area covered by primeval jungle, the weather changed drastically at an abnormal speed.

Thick, ink-like clouds gathered from all directions, layer upon layer, and quickly swallowed the sun, which had already reached its zenith.

Under the cover of clouds, the light dimmed at a visible speed. In just a few dozen seconds, daylight seemed to be forcibly pulled back to night. Only the firelight and flares on the battlefield could provide some light, like grains of rice sprinkled on a black cloth.

At the same time, the earth began to tremble violently!

Rumble—!

The massive mountain, which had been the focus of TPC's attention and whose interior had just been cleansed by ultraviolet bombs, now emitted a deafening roar.

The mountain peaks split and collapsed, with huge rocks falling like raindrops, stirring up clouds of dust!

Amidst the swirling dust and pervasive darkness, an enormous shadow slowly rose...

Its outstretched wings blotted out the sky, casting shadows that merged with the darkness, enveloping the entire forest. Upon its arrival, its imposing presence lowered the temperature of the entire basin, extinguishing the raging fire.

At that moment, everyone felt as if the blood in their bodies was about to freeze.

"Ho ho ho... Ho!!!"

Crimson eyes gleamed in the darkness, filled with violence and bloodlust.

A piercing scream, sharp enough to penetrate the soul, resounded throughout the battlefield, even temporarily drowning out the roar of artillery.

The vampire beast Hyranos was finally enraged, tore open its lair, and descended upon the world!

It stood on the mountainside, under the dark sky shrouded in clouds, its bat wings fluttering slightly, stirring up gusts of foul wind, looking down at the humans and their steel creations that dared to provoke it.

"Now!"

Without Ye Shou's prompting, Zong Fang took a deep breath, as if he had come back to life, and shouted loudly amidst his rapid heartbeat, awakening all his shocked teammates.

"HEPA flashbangs, full load firing!"

Just as Hyranos spread its wings, letting out a sharp screech to announce its arrival, its crimson eyes scanning the battlefield, preparing to enjoy the moment of hunt:

call out--!

call out--!

call out--!

Dozens of launch units deployed on the high ground surrounding the basin were activated simultaneously.

Not missiles or artillery shells, but specially designed streamlined projectiles, only as thick as an arm, rapidly ascend at an almost vertical angle, reaching their predetermined altitude—

boom!

Dozens of lights lit up at the same time, emitting bursts of dazzling white light!

In an instant, an incredibly intense and pure radiance poured down like mercury, filling the entire sky above the basin!

The light was so dazzling that it even briefly dispelled the darkness summoned by Hyranos, illuminating the world several times brighter than at noon, creating a realm of light out of thin air!

"Hohohohohoa ...

Hyranos was clearly terrified of the attack. It let out a roar of pain filled with shock and anger. Its scarlet eyes narrowed instantly under the intense light, and it couldn't help but cover its entire body with its wings. Its massive body also leaned back involuntarily, and the ominous dark aura emanating from its body now fluctuated violently as if it were being burned.

Almost at the same second that the Hypa flashbang exploded, on a carefully camouflaged and fortified position on the edge of the basin, a uniquely shaped weapon with a huge energy focusing lens emitted a low charging hum.

At the center of the lens, purple light rapidly converged, emitting a heart-pounding energy fluctuation.

"Redstone Laser Cannon, fire!"

Once fully charged, a thick, solid, purplish-red energy beam, like a spear of judgment tearing through the sky, instantly traversed several kilometers and struck Hyranos, who was momentarily stunned by the intense light, with perfect precision!

boom--!!!

The beam of light pierced through the wings and exploded in front of the monster's chest. The energy of the light scattered like lava. Huranos immediately let out a shrill scream. The spot on his chest where he was hit was charred black, the skin torn open, and thick smoke billowed out, revealing his writhing heart inside.

This caused it to stagger backward a few steps, collapsing the already crumbling mountain behind it.

"Target hit!" the observer exclaimed excitedly.

However, even this potentially fatal injury did not seem to be enough to kill the vampire beast.

"Hooray!!!"

Hyranos suddenly raised its head and let out an even more ferocious roar. The fleshy buds around the charred wound on its chest writhed wildly, displaying astonishing vitality.

The excruciating pain, or rather, the deadly threat, completely enraged the dark beast. Its crimson eyes were fixed on the laser cannon position, and its massive bat wings, no longer fluttering slightly, suddenly lashed out with all their might!

call--!!!

A super gale, far beyond imagination, instantly formed, pounding everything like an invisible hammer and sweeping violently in all directions!

The attack helicopters in the air were like flies being swatted, instantly losing control, spinning and being blown away. Some even disintegrated in mid-air. The pilots, wearing power armor, struggled to escape from the hatch and survived amidst countless streams of fire, relying on the miniature thrusters on their bodies.

The missiles flying towards it were also disrupted by this violent airflow, deviating from their targets and exploding into useless fireballs on the distant mountainside.

Immediately afterwards, Hyranos opened his huge mouth and spewed out a large cloud of thick, dark red blood mist that was so dense it was almost impenetrable and had a sweet, pungent smell!