landbeastnovel Chapter 214 Decision to Divide Forces, Support from the North and South
Chapter 214 Decision to Divide Forces, Support from the North and South
Liu Beiwang's voice was still echoing on the communication channel.
The conference room screen flickered a few times and then went black.
The pen in Qin Wangshan's hand fell to the side of the sand table and rolled to the ground.
Nobody picked it up.
Zhao Leiguang stood behind Lu Yan, opened his mouth, but didn't say anything.
Wen Yue fiddled with the safety of the Thunderclap Crossbow a couple of times.
Xiao Qianyu leaned against the wall, clutching the tattered cloth in her hand.
Qin Wangshan bent down, picked up the pen, and tapped it on the sand table.
"The signal is lost."
"All forward observation posts in the North have lost contact."
Lu Yan remained silent.
He looked at the red dot in the north on the sand table.
The red dot is still moving south. The signal is lost, but the monsters haven't stopped.
Qin Wangshan turned to look at the corner. There sat three men in military uniforms; they were operations staff officers from the Dragon Guard General Staff.
The leader, a senior colonel named Qian Boyong, had gray hair and a cup of cold tea beside him. He hadn't said a word until now.
He stood up at that moment.
"Minister Qin."
Qian Boyong read aloud the results of the deduction.
"According to the General Staff's simulations, the current forces are insufficient to simultaneously deal with both the northern and southern fronts."
He walked to the sand table and gestured in the middle of the map of China.
"It is recommended to abandon the outer positions and retreat entirely to the south of the Yellow River."
"The border defenses in the northern ice fields, Inner Mongolia, and the three northeastern provinces have all been removed."
"The southern route will withdraw from the waters surrounding Zengmu Reef and retreat to Hainan Island."
"Concentrate all combat forces to defend the core hinterland."
Zhao Leiguang clenched his fist.
Xiao Qianyu threw the rag on the ground.
Wen Yue straightened up.
Qian Boyong continued.
"Withdraw as many troops and civilian associations as possible from the outer defense positions. Those who cannot be withdrawn—"
"What do you mean by 'can't be withdrawn'?"
Lu Yan spoke.
The sound wasn't loud, but everyone in the conference room could hear it.
Qian Boyong turned to look at Lu Yan.
"War will inevitably involve sacrifices. Only by preserving our core combat capabilities can we have a chance to turn the tide."
"The three northern provinces have a resident population of 56 million."
Lu Yan looked at him.
"The southern coastal area, including fishermen, supply depots, and local guild headquarters, has a population of over one million."
"You want me to throw them at the monsters?"
Qian Boyong did not respond.
"Comrade Lu Yan, I understand your feelings. But the General Staff's simulation model—"
"Did you include me in your deduction model?"
Lu Yan interrupted him.
Qian Boyong was stunned.
Lu Yan slammed his hand on the conference table.
A crack appeared in the desktop.
The tea spilled and soaked the documents.
"If we take a step back, behind us are unarmed civilians."
"What is this if not a gradual encroachment from a higher dimension? You retreat an inch, and it advances a foot. Today you cede the northern border, tomorrow it will take the land south of the Yellow River."
"Until when? Until the entire land of China becomes their petri dish?"
No one spoke.
Qian Boyong opened his mouth and glanced at Qin Wangshan. Qin Wangshan didn't look at him and tapped twice on the edge of the sand table.
"The General Staff's proposal has been rejected."
Qin Wangshan said.
Qian Boyong sat back down, picked up the cup of herbal tea, and took a sip.
Lu Yan faced the sand table.
The red dots are pushed towards the middle from both the north and south directions.
"Divide the troops."
Lu Yan said.
Zhao Leiguang's shield slammed to the ground.
"Captain, what did you say?"
"We'll split into two groups. I'll go on the northern route, and you can go on the southern route."
Zhao Leiguang was stunned for a moment.
Xiao Qianyu walked over from the wall.
"I'm with the northern route."
Wen Yue slung the Thunder Crossbow over her back and walked over to Zhao Leiguang.
"Southern Route".
Su Yunqing helped Lin Chuxue to her feet. Lin Chuxue's face was pale, and she gripped her staff tightly.
"I'm also on the southern route," Lin Chuxue said.
Shen Xinglin carried his lance to Wen Yue's side and nodded.
Zhao Leiguang glanced at the people next to him, then at Lu Yan.
"Captain, you're only taking Xiao Qianyu and Lin Chuxue with you for the northern route? That's too few people."
That's enough.
Lu Yan looked at him.
"On the northern front, there's Zhenbeilang and Liu Beiwang. What I need to do is meet Amaterasu."
"The southern front is where the real battle is. The main force of the Angel Legion is there, with four wings, six wings, and possibly twelve wings."
"You four, you'd better hold them off."
Zhao Leiguang fell silent.
He picked up the two shields from the ground and they collided.
"team leader."
Zhao Leiguang grinned.
"On the southern front, Zhao Leiguang is here, and we will not retreat an inch."
"If you quit, I'll twist my head off and let you kick it like a ball."
Lu Yan walked up to Zhao Leiguang.
"Remember one thing."
"The Holy Light of the Angelic Legion is not a normal attack. It can brainwash."
"Those struck by the holy light will have their consciousness eroded, and holy light crystals will grow in their brains, turning them into their puppets."
"No matter who it is, once they are corrupted by the Holy Light, do not hesitate to kill them on the spot."
Zhao Leiguang stopped laughing.
He nodded.
"I've got it."
Lu Yan patted Zhao Leiguang on the shoulder and walked to a wall next to the sand table.
He raised his right hand.
The permissions panel emerged from the palm of the hand and spread out on the wall.
The equipment list from the Divine Treasury scrolls on the wall.
S-rank armor, S-rank weapons, S-rank auxiliary items, and blueprints that surpass S-rank.
The data stream rolled down, and golden light illuminated their faces.
Zhao Leiguang remained silent.
Wen Yue stared, completely mesmerized.
Qian Boyong stood up from his chair.
Lu Yan swiped twice on the panel.
"Zhao Leiguang".
A golden light fell in front of Zhao Leiguang.
A shield.
It was larger than the two he held, entirely black, and engraved with Taotie patterns. Dark red energy crystals were inlaid along the edge of the shield.
[S-Rank - Gluttonous Energy Devouring Heavy Shield]
"This shield can absorb holy light energy and convert it into shield value. It's specifically designed to counter angels."
Zhao Leiguang caught the shield, his hand sinking slightly.
The shield is very heavy.
"Wen Yue."
A second golden light descended.
A box of ammunition. The box was transparent, and inside were twelve dark silver crossbow bolts. Runes were engraved on the bolts.
[S-Rank Armor-Piercing Crossbow Bolt x12]
"Ignoring the law shield. Anything below twelve-winged angel can be pierced with a single arrow."
Wen Yue squatted down, opened the box, and touched the arrow shaft.
Use it sparingly. Once it's used up, it's gone.
"Shen Xinglin".
The third golden light.
A silver-white lance with a forked tip. Golden chains are wrapped around the lance.
[S-Rank - Twin Serpent Sky-Splitting Lance]
"After piercing the angel's shield, the spear tip will explode inside the target's body. For close-quarters combat."
Shen Xinglin took the lance and threw the old gun on the ground.
"Su Yunqing".
The fourth ray of golden light landed on a small box. Inside, a pair of silver earrings, was opened.
【S-Grade Soul Purifying Earrings】
"The wearer is immune to the corruption of mental laws. Holy light brainwashing is ineffective against the wearer."
"You wear it. The lives of the entire team are in your hands. You can't fall."
Su Yunqing put on the earrings.
"understood."
Lin Chuxue didn't have any new equipment. The staff she had was enough.
Lu Yan put away the panel.
The golden light dissipated.
He looked at his four teammates who were going to the southern front.
Zhao Leiguang carried the new shield, with the Taotie Shield now on his left shoulder.
Wen Yue carried the ammunition box on her back and reloaded the Thunderclap Crossbow.
Shen Xinglin carried the Twin Serpent Spear.
Forty-eight hours.
Lu Yan said.
"It will take Yang Jian and Nezha forty-eight hours to reconstruct their physical bodies. Once their physical bodies are complete, my aura will provide them with unlimited boosts."
"Until then, the southern front depends on you."
Zhao Leiguang slammed the Taotie Shield to the ground.
"Don't worry, Captain."
"I'm determined to take the southern route."
Qin Wangshan pressed a button next to him.
The ceiling shook, and the sound of a helicopter could be heard from the rooftop.
Two Kunpeng transport planes were parked on the rooftop helipad, their engines running.
"One aircraft on the northern route, one on the southern route. The flight paths are cleared."
Lu Yan turned and walked out.
Xiao Qianyu followed behind. Lin Chuxue walked quite fast.
Lu Yan paused at the doorway.
"Zhao Leiguang".
"arrive."
"Come back alive."
"nonsense."
Lu Yan pushed open the door.
The wind was blowing down from the roof.
The first transport plane's door was open, and the gangway was lowered. Lu Yan stepped onto the steps.
Xiao Qianyu followed behind, and Lin Chuxue was the third.
Lu Yan had just stepped onto the second step when his communicator rang.
It is Zhenbeilang's public frequency band.
Liu Beiwang's voice came over.
This time it was very clear; you could hear screams and the sound of bones breaking in the background.
"We can't hold on any longer!"
"These beasts are invincible—"
"Even if your head is cut off, you can still move! Even if your body is shattered, you can still crawl!"
"They're eating dead people! They get stronger after eating them!"
Liu Beiwang's voice was hoarse, and there was static in his voice.
"I'm not afraid of death. But what about my men—"
"They are being eaten."
"They were eaten while they were still alive."
A loud bang came from the communicator. Then came Liu Beiwang's heavy breathing.
"Lu Yan".
Liu Beiwang called out to him.
"If you're coming, hurry up."
"Any later and there will be no one left in the North."