You Say You Believe in Science, But You Fly on a Sword - Chapter 135
Chapter 135: Night Raid On The Ghost Race
That night, after Su Qin’an afflicted a large batch of Ghost Race members with curse seals, he recovered his Spiritual Energy and used Night Rain Returns Autumn to return to China.
Moreover, the location of his mark was precisely the Daojian Sect.
However, the timing of his return to the Daojian Sect was rather unfortunate.
Ziwei Peak, the exclusive mountain peak of Yin Wanshan, the Sect Master, was currently experiencing considerable commotion.
Su Qin’an, standing at the foot of the mountain, could hear the booming sounds from the summit.
That talented person named Shi Qin, ever since his failed attack on the Great Wall, his capture by Yin Wanshan and six others, and his confinement within the altar using countless formations, hadn’t had a single peaceful day except for the first few.
Every day, aside from a minimal amount of rest, the remaining time was spent continuously assaulting the altar, attempting to return to the Great Wall. This exasperated Yin Wanshan and the six others, so they each manifested a Dao Body; each Dao Body possessed the full combat power of their True Self, guarding Shi Qin day and night.
Throughout the land, perhaps only Shi Qin was under the watch of seven Great Ascension Realm Dao Bodies.
Indeed, Shi Qin was currently going berserk again, his fists relentlessly pounding against the barrier, causing the altar to continuously shake, and the formation runes on the altar crumbling and disappearing layer by layer.
“Reinforce Formation! ”
Qi Yun’s Dao Body shouted, a “Seal” character appearing before him, transforming into countless Points of Light that fell onto the altar, causing Shi Qin to stagger.
The altar had long been filled with various formations by everyone, such as Confinement, Spiritual Energy Isolation, and Spiritual Energy Absorption, suppressing Shi Qin for so long that he had never reached even 60% of his peak state.
But even at less than 60%, the disruptive Shi Qin possessed considerable ability.
Fortunately, the seven Great Ascension Realm Dao Bodies diligently cast their spells, leaving Shi Qin no opening.
Su Qin’an glanced at the mountain, mentally imagining Shi Qin beating up seven Great Ascension Realm Dao Bodies, then contentedly prepared to leave the Daojian Sect.
However, just before he left the Daojian Sect, he seemed to hear someone say something…
“Kid, your curse seals are quite good! ”
“Master?!? ”
Su Qin’an felt a sudden chill down his spine.
He was about to say something when he heard Yin Wanshan continue, “Go ahead, but… don’t cause trouble! ”
These two sentences immediately reassured Su Qin’an.
Yin Wanshan’s meaning was clear: learn what you will, but if you dare to use it for evil… then my sharp blade will not be idle.
“Go! ”
“Yes, Master! ”
With those few words from Yin Wanshan, Su Qin’an had no further worries.
With a week’s leave from the Ministry of Science and Technology still remaining, Su Qin’an simply found a place to cultivate, finishing the rest of his week’s leave, before leisurely going to work.
Of course, while at work, he also sent a message to Zhang Keqiang.
The content… was naturally to inform him that the previously discussed “proactive strike” could now be implemented.
In the two days Su Qin’an was out, he had planted Zhenlong Seals in various military camps of the Ghost Race throughout Western China.
The military camps with the most curse seals, besides the one he planted with Xie Yingqing, were the Ghost Race camps in Western China from their last engagement.
In the other military camps, he only planted a few dozen curse seals. However, in the Ghost Race military camps in Western China, Su Qin’an did not hesitate to expend a large amount of Spiritual Energy and planted nearly four hundred curse seals.
And among them, two hundred were Genetically Modified Troops.
As long as China sent troops to the West, and during the middle of the battle, the most powerful Genetically Modified Troops suddenly turn against them, the scene…
Zhang Keqiang was overjoyed and immediately issued orders to the Commander-in-Chief of the Western Theater Command, telling him that he could deploy troops to the West soon, and he had full authority and discretion over the matter.
Hu Dingyuan was puzzled when he received the order.
As the highest commander of the Western Theater Command, he could naturally understand the need for China to take the initiative to attack.
But the territory outside is so vast, who will guard it after it’s captured? Without plasma shields, how can we contend with the Ghost Race?
Zhang Keqiang smiled mysteriously, “Simple, I’ll just become a Dao Body! ”
After Hu Dingyuan’s initial shock, Zhang Keqiang said, “Go ahead and fight, there will be good things later! ”
Although he wasn’t quite sure what Su Qin’an had done or what methods he had used, due to his trust in Su Qin’an and his admiration for cultivators’ methods, Zhang Keqiang believed Su Qin’an definitely had a plan.
Indeed, although Hu Dingyuan didn’t understand why Zhang Keqiang and other high-ranking officials of the Ministry of Defense suddenly changed their minds, he still followed Zhang Keqiang’s instructions, gathering personnel and preparing to act at midnight.
At midnight, the opposing defenses would be relatively lax, and casualties should be fewer.
Hopefully, Minister Zhang’s “good things” really work; otherwise… the soldiers would likely be undertaking a futile effort.
The next evening, three thousand regular troops and one thousand mech troops were poised for action, awaiting orders from their superiors.
“Everyone, don’t be nervous! ”
The 12th, 15th, and 3rd platoons, serving as the vanguard, were ready, and their Captain was giving final instructions.
“Behind us are the people of China! Before us are our mortal enemies, the enemies of all humanity! ”
“If we don’t kill them, the future consequences will be endless! Strike first to avoid a hundred blows! Although we haven’t fought such a formal battle before, are you afraid? ”
“No! ”
An entire assault team roared, “Annihilate the Ghost Race, forge ahead! ”
“Good! ”
The Captain shouted, “From now on, maintain silence! Once we’re out, strictly follow discipline and orders, understand? ”
“Understood! ”
Because they were at the border, even if their roars shook the heavens, no one in the residential areas heard them; the people continued their normal lives.
At 2 AM, the Assault Team Captain finally received orders from above.
“Soldiers! The time to establish merit has come! ”
The Assault Team Captain shouted, “The plasma shield will be open for one minute. Within that minute, we must all get out! And for the next fifteen minutes, we will have no reinforcements! We must tear through their formation! ”
“Yes! ”
“Move quietly, go! ”
As it was a surprise attack, to minimize noise, the assault team didn’t even use transport vehicles; they simply wore the exoskeletons improved by the Ministry of Science and Technology and resolutely exited the plasma shield.
“Find advantageous positions, strive for a single decisive blow! ”
The Assault Team Captain issued orders in an orderly manner, “No orders, no shooting! ”
The forty-odd men were highly disciplined and obeyed orders, moving under the moonlight with barely a sound.
Even if the Ghost Race had soldiers on patrol, they didn’t notice that about forty hostile Human Race soldiers were already around their camp.
“Fire! ”
When a Ghost Race squad approached a dimly lit, unattended area, the Assault Team Captain decisively gave the order.
Immediately, gunshots shattered the quiet night sky, marking the first shot of the surprise attack on the Ghost Race.