Chapter 546: Bombing Starts in Three Minutes

Chapter 546: Bombing Begins in Three Minutes

Military shuttles from all divisions arrived 100 kilometers outside the Dark Order's stronghold, while the Blaze shuttle joined the military forces. All parties officially assembled, preparing to launch the final bombardment.

Li Yiran, "We estimate that Wu Yue, Wu Xiuli, and Shen Que are all inside the Dark Order's stronghold, but no one knows the exact situation inside.

Once we initiate a frontal assault and bombing, we will inevitably alert the enemy. Considering the Dark Order has suffered heavy casualties, the leader of this assassin organization will likely make a desperate last stand and escape with the hostages via back routes."

Charles, "The Dark Order's leader is extremely powerful. Although we've never faced him directly, back before the Northern District was cleaned up and we were scavenging resources in the gray areas, they constantly sabotaged us. They've killed many members of the Falcon unit and are vicious in their methods.

If cornered, they will definitely kill the hostages to cover their tracks."

Qing Xuan, "The Azure Dragon Army has also been killed by Felix. The Eastern District has never been peaceful—it's full of violent underground armed groups. Those with strong capabilities who refuse to submit to the alliance have almost all been recruited by the Dark Order. The Azure Dragon Army has suffered many ambushes.

Now that we've located the Dark Order's lair, we must wipe them out completely, leaving none behind.

I say we start bombing now."

Li Yiran and Charles, thinking of Wu Yue, Shen Que, and Wu Xiuli, whose situation inside the Dark Order remains unknown, their expressions darkened.

Qing Xuan turned to Li Yiran and Charles, "Colleagues, we now stand on the same front, representing the military. I hope you can make rational and accurate decisions. We are here to annihilate a ruthless dark organization—do not let personal emotions sway you.

If you fear being held accountable later, I'll take full blame for all consequences of the bombing order."

Charles, "I agree to bomb."

Li Yiran gritted his teeth, "I also agree."

The Southern District personnel, originally from the old Azure Dragon forces, naturally sided with Qing Xuan. With all four parties in agreement, the bombing shuttles took their positions, set to commence bombing in three minutes.

Li Yiran returned to the Western District flagship, his scalp was crawling with anxiety. Having given the bombing order, he feared Xiya might dump him at any moment.

Li Yiran entered the shuttle, "Sorry, Xiya. Bombing the stronghold is the best decision now. If you think I didn't argue strongly enough..." He was willing to remain her secret lover without any official status.

Before he could finish, Xiya abruptly pulled him down by his military uniform collar and gave him a passionate, lingering kiss.

"Li Yiran, thank you. If fate allows us to meet again, I will definitely make our relationship official."

Then, as Li Yiran's pupils dilated in shock, without hesitation, she leaped out of the still-open shuttle door without looking back, heading straight for the Dark Order's stronghold.

Watching Xiya's figure grow smaller as she descended, Li Yiran's mind completely short-circuited.

Damn it!!! Why is this woman so fucking cool!!! She's driving him crazy!!!

After this is over, he's going to convince Xiya to marry him no matter what!!!

As the Western District commander, Li Yiran couldn't leave his post. He immediately sent a message to Blaze:

"Li Yiran: Xiya has infiltrated to rescue them. I'm about to start bombing and can't leave. Can Blaze move in?"

"Shang Baiyi: Yes. Blaze personnel are ready and will commence infiltration operations immediately."

Seeing the reply from Blaze's vice-captain, Li Yiran instantly sighed in relief.

"Jiang Huaizhi: Major General Li, Sirius will arrive at the rendezvous point in five minutes. Please mark the Sirius shuttle as friendly forces in advance."

"Li Yiran: No problem."

The military and the Jiang family's Sirius Unit are all in position. Blaze's top operatives have initiated the covert operation. Li Yiran nervously watches the three-minute countdown on the combat interface.

He keeps muttering silently in his heart,

Please... please be safe, Xiya!

...

Shen Que's electric blade plunged fiercely into Felix's chest, twisting with all his strength. Watching Felix tremble in excruciating pain, Shen Que's expression turned icy as he rapidly channeled all his awakened powers into the weapon, infusing it with the strongest instantaneous explosive force in an attempt to kill Felix as quickly as possible.

Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced in Wu Yue's direction and noticed more and more members of the Dark Order closing in. Instantly, his pupils shifted into vertical golden slits, dragon scales converging as a massive golden dragon coiled and roared fiercely behind him. The True Dragon Qi, combined with the scorching aura of his blazing sun, repelled the Dark Order assassins trying to approach Wu Yue.

The golden dragon coiled protectively around Wu Yue, shielding her completely with an absolute protective stance.

This was the first time Wu Yue had seen Shen Que use the golden dragon's ability like this. Curious, she couldn't resist reaching out to touch the golden dragon. Shen Que's expression froze instantly.

"Shen Que: Honey, don’t touch it randomly—it’ll have a reaction."

Wu Yue immediately pulled her hand back in surprise, looking at Shen Que with confusion.

"Shen Que: This is the manifested form of my spiritual energy. What you’re touching is the physical manifestation of my spiritual energy."

The dragon’s head nuzzled Wu Yue’s neck, and she froze, not daring to move.

Shen Que raised his voice, "Wu Xiuli, take Wu Yue and go."

With Shen Que’s golden dragon, blazing with the aura of the scorching sun, clearing the path, these Dark Order assassins infected by the vampire virus were unable to approach.

Felix, already overpowered by Shen Que and unable to fight back, watched in fury and desperation as Wu Xiuli was about to escape right before his eyes. His eyes nearly burst with rage.

Felix spat out a mouthful of blood and roared, "Wu Xiuli!! You promised me—this time, you would stay with me!!"

Seeing that Wu Xiuli didn’t even look back, Felix instantly transformed into a giant bat and flew toward the direction where Wu Xiuli and Wu Yue were fleeing at an unbelievable speed.

Shen Que cursed under his breath, "...Damn, this thing actually has wings! What a friggin' cheater!"

The moment Felix turned into a bat, the surrounding Dark Order members seemed to receive his command, lunging at Shen Que like zombie-like corpses, throwing themselves at him without regard for their lives.

Even as Shen Que used Scarlet Lotus Sunflare and True Dragon Qi to instantly incinerate these assassins, they showed no concern.

It was as if, at this moment, their only purpose was to hold Shen Que back.

To hold Shen Que back—even at the cost of their lives!

After finally breaking through the swarming assassins, Shen Que found that the killers who had been chasing Wu Yue and Wu Xiuli now turned back to charge at him.

Under multiple constraints, Shen Que couldn’t use his communicator to summon Longyuan and the Golden Trident to unleash his full power.

Worried for Wu Yue’s safety, he made a desperate move. Desperately flipping Blaze 720 degrees in his hand, he pushed his spiritual energy to the limit. His entire body became enveloped in a blazing aura as Shen Que tore through everything in his path, sparks and lightning trailing like a reaper swinging a scythe to harvest lives.

Wherever he passed, dozens of SS-rank and even SSS-level Dark Order assassins, enhanced and corrupted by the vampire virus,

All cut down—decapitated, hearts pierced—leaving no survivors.

After finally clearing this wave of assassins throwing their lives at him, Shen Que chased without hesitation after the direction Felix had gone.

....

At the same time, Felix, his eyes bloodshot as he was in hot pursuit, suddenly pounced on Wu Xiuli and Wu Yue, knocking them to the ground.

The golden dragon that had been protecting Wu Yue faded away due to the distance and Felix’s assault.

Felix grabbed Wu Yue by the hair, yanked her toward him, and let out a crazed laugh.