Chapter 880: Phantom Chase!
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Phantom was silent for a while, "Fine! I'll tell you!"
Yue Zhong tossed out the serum, handing it to her.
She took a sniff, ascertaining the contents before downing it. She then lifted her head and asked, "What would you like to know?"
Yue Zhong swept a glance across the refugees, before saying, "Everything! I want to know all that you know about the Capital!"
Phantom sighed, as she dived into the story, "The King has already been possessed by his own demons during his cultivation…"
When the King Wei Ming Qing had gathered the millions of refugees and killed them, using their blood to turn into the blood honey, it had rocked the entire capital.
Some of the wiser, as well as more ethical officials, spoke up to reprimand his actions. In the end, they were sentenced to be sacrificed to the Blood-sucking Bees as well, while their offsprings were banished to be slaves, handed out to Wei Ming Qing's subordinates.
When they saw that, no one else dared to question him anymore. Instead, they all took up and obedient pose, while behind the scenes, they began to act against him.
After all, within the millions of refugees, many of the upper-class clans had representatives within them. They could gain many resources from taking advantage of them.
With a million refugees killed, many upper-class clans lost their benefits. At the same time, Wei Ming Qing's depraved actions lost him many supporters. Everyone was in fear, afraid that they would be next on his chopping board.
Not too long ago, many of the upper clans were still allowed to leave the Capital. At that time, many of them left the place with various excuses just to get out of this bloodstained city.
Wei Ming Qing discovered that many had fled and became furious. He passed the order to close the city gates, other than those from the military under his orders, no one could get out.
After the order was given, the Capital was sealed. The residents had no way of leaving freely. However, it caused more chaos within, and rumors started to float about. They were mostly about Wei Ming Qing intending to slaughter everyone in the city, helping him to breakthrough to the Type 6 realm.
When those rumors surfaced, the investigative officers and army had to step forward and apprehend those responsible for spreading. They were thrown and fed to the Blood-sucking Bees. Every day, there would be more deaths, more panic, and fear.
Some of the clans tried to resist Wei Ming Qing's tyranny, however, the moment they acted, the overwhelming counterattack from Wei Ming Qing's forces would crush them, preventing any waves.
The strongest military force in the Capital was the Capital guards, and they were under Wei Ming Qing's control. It was his strongest move and tool to slaughter millions of refugees.
At the same time, the city gates were sealed shut, bringing despair to everyone within, as they slowly awaited for their own deaths.
The firepower of the city gates was truly overwhelming, with powerful scanning abilities as well. With those systems in place, even a Type 6 Divine Warrior would not be able to escape undetected.
Yue Zhong asked curiously, "Then how did you come out?"
Phantom replied slowly, "I borrowed the excuse of joining a mission. The moment I left the Capital, I did not go back since."
Yue Zhong frowned when he heard that. Based on Phantom's words, there was no chance to enter the Capital.
He then thought, "Unless I disguise myself as a refugee?"
Blending into the refugees to enter the Capital was one of Yue Zhong's plans. However, the plan was unreliable at best. Should anyone discover his identity, his fate would be sealed.
Phantom looked at him and asked, "You want to go in?"
"That's right!"
Phantom looked at him and said, "The general of the Capital guards is called Wei Shou. He's extremely loyal to the King. However, there are still the north, south, east and west troops, each of them led by the scions of the upper clans. Their authority is not that small either. It's just that ever since Wei Ming Qing passed the order to seal the gates, there had been some divide between them. There's bound to be some infighting in time."
Yue Zhong shook his head, "Time? That's what I lack the most right now."
After reaching the Type 5 stage, Yue Zhong could feel that he was caught in a giant whirlpool. If he was not careful, the situation would cause him to fall as well.
Right at this time, 6 middle-aged men and women stepped out from the midst of the refugees, asking, "Phantom, what's our next move?"
Phantom frowned and began to ponder. She was an expert assassin, having killed even a Type 5 expert before. However, she was used to operating alone and had no experience in leading groups. That was why she was at a loss.
As Yue Zhong was wrapped in his thoughts, the watch-like communication device on his right wrist vibrated. He opened it up, and the display revealed Han Qiong's face.
She spoke, "Leader, our soldiers have already scouted Evergreen City, Greatwood City, and Yong City. Their troops are non-existent. I suggest that we deploy our troops to take down these 3 cities and bring them under us. It can train our troops to get used to battles."
Yue Zhong nodded in appreciation, "Does our current manpower support the proposed battle?"
Han Qiong was a rare subordinate who could plan and execute. Since Yue Zhong had been creating miracles along the way, many of his subordinates had begun to rely on his orders. Once he left, they would be slightly uncomfortable and resort to maintaining things.
Yet, Han Qiong dared to propose and take risks, even without Yue Zhong around, she possessed an advancing attitude and was a talent hard to come by.
Han Qiong replied, "Yes, there're a hundred Xue Luo guards, the original city guards as well as the trained troops recruited from the refugees to maintain guard in Blood Red City. Evergreen City is weak, as long as 300 Xue Luo guards and 500 soldiers and 5 Reapers were to be deployed, it would definitely fall into our hands. As for Greatwood City and Yong City, I will gather troops and take them down one by one. The 3 cities have decent resources and light industrial capabilities. If we can gain them, it would be beneficial to us."
Yue Zhong nodded in satisfaction, "Alright, proceed!"
In reality, Yue Zhong had 10,000 Xue Luo elites. If he was in Blood Red City, he would have swept the surrounding cities, bringing them under his control. However, due to the sense of unease he felt, he had come to the Capital. At the very least, he had to obtain the human technology from the Capital.
Han Qiong replied confidently, "Yes!"
The environment can shape a person. Having lived the military life since arriving at this world, Han Qiong had become more outstanding as a military person.
Phantom looked at Yue Zhong and Han Qiong in a discussion and hesitated for a while. When they were done, she came up to him and said, "You're really just one of the leaders of the rebel troops in the northwest area?"
Yue Zhong glanced at her and replied, "That's right!"
She then asked carefully, "Is your faction very strong?"
He laughed gently, "8 of the Xue Luo Forts are already in my hands. Blood Red City is also my territory now. Evergreen City, Greatwood City, and Yong City will become my areas soon. There are no factions in the northwest that can match up to me."
Phantom sighed in relief, "Yue Zhong, I would like to bring my people to depend on your faction, is that alright?"
She was a powerful expert, but she lacked commanding qualities. Her head would hurt when she thought about the food and clothes for these people. If they could join a larger faction, her friends and kin could live better lives.
Yue Zhong replied, "Can! I need your help though, come with me to infiltrate the Capital."
Phantom's power was strong and was familiar with the Capital. If he could enlist her help, Yue Zhong's infiltration would be easier by a huge margin.
Phantom's face fell as she stammered, "No! The defense is too strong in the Capital. Even refugees would be scanned many times to confirm their identities. It's impossible! I want to send my people towards the northwest."
"You don't have to worry about your people." Yue Zhong waved his hands and 2 Reapers, 4 large transport vehicles and 2 large trucks appeared in front of everybody.
Seeing the sudden appearance of this armored unit, all the villagers were shocked.
Phantom stared and asked out of curiosity, "How did you do that?!"
Phantom had seen plenty of high-tech stuff in the Capital, but she had not seen such an amazing ability before.
Yue Zhong barked at the 2 Reapers, "No. 1, No. 2, bow!"
The eyes of the 2 Reapers flashed, as they bowed.
Yue Zhong turned to look at Phantom, "They will be in charge of escorting your townsmen, is this fine now? In terms of terrain battle and protection, their strength is a lot better than yours!"
Phantom was strong, but her strength was in assassination. In a frontal combat, she was not Yue Zhong's match, nor a Reaper's.
Yue Zhong made a motion, and the 2 automatic trucks opened up, revealing a spacious living quarters. "They will be more comfortable in the vehicles than walking. I've also prepared some food for them. As long as you agree, they can reach Blood Red City in comfort and safety."
Phantom gritted her teeth, "What if I don't agree?"
Yue Zhong stared at Phantom and his gaze swept across the various refugees, his voice turning incredibly cold, "It's incredibly important to me that I enter the Capital."
Phantom's heart turned cold. She could tell Yue Zhong was a ruthless character to get to where he was. If she did not oblige, the villagers would become a bargaining chip for him.
Thus, she replied with gritted teeth, "Fine! I promise to go to the Capital with you. You must ensure their safety!!"
Yue Zhong nodded, "Of course!"
Soon after, the fleet moved off, escorted by the 2 Reapers.
The fleet was controlled by Bai Yi, even if they met enemies they could not handle, Bai Yi could control them to evade. It was more efficient than relying on Phantom herself.
"Let's go!"
Eyeing the leaving fleet, Phantom then followed closely behind Yue Zhong.
Back at Blood Red City, Han Qiong had gained Yue Zhong's approval, thus she swiftly sent out Shao Yun to attack Evergreen City. At the same time, she deployed 3,000 Xue Luo guards and 1,500 ordinary soldiers towards Greatwood City.
Shao Yun and his troops rode enhanced motorcycles, accompanied by 4 235mm cannons launcher, 10 Reapers, as they appeared in Evergreen City.
Shao Yun sat in front, his eyes filled with delight as he observed his troops, "Finally! I have become a commander and can also command a troop! This feels good!!! My decision to follow Yue Zhong was right! Had I stayed at Shao Village, I might have become food for Mutant Beasts already."
One vice-commander came up to Shao Yun and asked, "Commander, we've already reached Evergreen City. What's our next move?"
Shao Yun was slightly flustered as he ordered, "First, use the cannons to blast down the city walls. After that, send the 1st Battalion in!"
Shao Yun was not of military background nor did he have any prior experience. Such an order was given after a long thought process on how best to convey his orders clearly.
"Yes!"
With that, the 4 235mm cannons fired out at the city walls.
Hong!! Hong! Hong!
Under Bai Yi's precise aim, the 4 235mm cannons punched holes into the city wall. Following the loud rumble of destruction, there were 4 large holes.
The main purpose of each city wall was to prevent Mutant Hordes from coming, instead of other humans. Other than the 20 Xue Luo forts, the Capital was implemented energy shield technology of the various city walls.
"Charge!!
After the 4 rounds, the cannon launchers stopped firing, and the troops containing a mix of Xue Luo guards and ordinary soldiers charged forwards under the protection of 5 Reapers.