Without a second thought, Zhou You shouted, "Charge!"

At that moment, a buzzing sound emanated from the net. It was electrified! Vehicles act as conductors, and should any collide with high voltage, everyone inside would be charred to a crisp.

Zhou You charged forward, breaking through the vehicle's windshield. He drew his curved blade and aimed for the relay station by the road. To the bystanders, those brief seconds felt like an eternity. They watched the chaotic motion of his blade, closed their eyes, and braced for impact.

The first car hit the electric net, but the anticipated high voltage didn’t manifest. The car broke through and continued on, followed by the rest.

The vehicle screeched to an emergency stop, leaving a deep mark on the road. Everyone turned to look at Zhou You, who was wiping sweat from his brow while sheathing his blade. They silently exhaled, thinking, "That was close."

Had the power source been destroyed just a second later, they might all have perished there.

Chapter 182: Battle for Supremacy (2)

Zhou You unearthed the entire relay station. One couldn't help but marvel at the ingenious trap design. A high voltage net, with millions of volts, even if it only lasted a mere ten seconds, would have been enough to electrocute them all.

Their allies were still behind them. Only after Zhou You had completely destroyed the trap did he get back in the car, resolutely stating, "Let's go. We must catch up with those in front. After they set such a massive trap for us, we need to exact some interest."

The convoy ahead probably believed that the trailing vehicles were doomed. Of course, anyone taking a detour would be safe, but this route was the shortest and most convenient. Unless they set out much earlier, it would be impossible to get ahead.

"Everyone, save your strength. We must secure that satellite. Once it's under our control, we can dominate this new world," someone laughed.

"Is the satellite really that powerful?"

"Currently, nations can't communicate freely. Although our population is small, if all the bases in Hua-Xia are disunited, they pose no threat. But if this satellite is launched successfully, Hua-Xia would become the most populous nation. All our other nations combined would barely match up. Have you seen their martial arts? Impressive, isn't it? And the ones we've seen aren't even the best. The top martial artists can take on thousands single-handedly. They have so many such fighters, the world would soon bow to Hua-Xia."

"They might have martial arts, but our combat skills aren't inferior. Moreover, evolution has favored us. Just look at our physiques. Our next stage of evolution is far superior to the Asians. And our weaponry is more advanced. How could they handle modern armaments with just cold steel?"

This sentiment resonated with most of the group. Initially, they were astonished by the martial arts, but considering this country's ancient civilization, it made sense. Martial arts might be powerful, but they're antiquated. Technology constantly progresses. Can't a missile annihilate a bunch of swordsmen?

If Zhou You were there, he'd tell them that if a missile were launched at them now, he could ensure it wouldn't land on their territory. With a few more helping hands, they might even be able to redirect it.

"Look, there's the launch base. Park the vehicles on the side. Let's split up and proceed as planned." The black and white teams each took a direction, converging on the launch base.

The satellite convoy was yet to be seen. No one had any intel on their route, but everyone instinctively gathered here. Instead of risking an ambush on the road, they decided to wait here for their prize.

They weren't the only ones aiming for the satellite.

Shao Qi caught up, surprisingly on a motorcycle. He had seen the ruined net halfway and, noting the convoy was intact, sighed in relief, "Glad you're all okay."

Zhou You handed him a damp towel to wipe his sweat and asked, "We're fine, but the traps set by those people were quite something. Where did you get the motorcycles?"

"Confiscated. After you left, another motorcycle convoy arrived. Few in number, probably a vanguard from some group. We took them out," Shao Qi said nonchalantly, making the confrontation sound easy. But those present knew, without Shao Qi, they might not have returned.

Everyone witnessed the true meaning of 'A lone warrior holding the pass against ten thousand enemies.'

"Huh, where did that group go? Their vehicles are over there." Following Xuan Wei's pointing, they saw the vehicles by a small hillside. It seemed the people had already entered the launch base. They were quick.

"Those are some nice-looking vehicles," Zhou You said, fixated on the cars. He realized that, at least in terms of design, their nation's armored vehicles fell short. Once they dealt with the invaders, these treasures would be theirs.

Shao Qi wasn't envious, "You haven't seen truly impressive vehicles. These are probably all new-energy vehicles, enabling their long journey here. Their performance is likely top-tier. Our best armored vehicles would be quite comparable."

"Every man has an affinity for vehicles, especially these battle wagons built for defense, offense, and clearing a path. Zhou You's eyes gleamed with excitement, asking, "Do I qualify to own such a luxury vehicle?"

"Of course, I have several of them. Once we get back to Dawn City, they're all yours. Drive whichever you fancy," came the reply.

Zhou You embraced him and planted a kiss, "I finally understand the joy of being with someone wealthy."

The others in the car had had their fill of the couple's lovey-dovey display, yet they too coveted the high-end armored vehicles that Shao Qi mentioned.

As they approached the base's main gate, the sound of gunfire erupted from within. Shao Qi whispered sharply, "What's going on? Who's firing inside? What if they damage the equipment?"

Casting a glance at the group, his eyes shadowed by anger, he ordered, "Alright, let's go in and clear out the intruders. We have two hours." Adjusting his watch, Shao Qi said, "The satellite launch must proceed without error. In two hours, we need to eliminate all intruders and ensure our equipment remains undamaged."