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Vivian looked up at the several determined-looking warriors around her, took a deep breath, mustered her courage, and nodded. "Alright... I know a lot... I'll tell you everything. I just hope that this time... we can defeat that monster together..."
As night deepened, the chirping of insects in the jungle rose and fell, weaving together a wondrous and harmonious symphony of nature.
In this mysterious and unknown environment, the four engaged in a long and detailed conversation, with every word laying the groundwork for the upcoming decisive battle...
"So, are you sure this is where their hideout is?" Reynolds asked again, pointing to the red-marked area on the map in his hand.
Vivian looked down at the coordinates carefully and nodded. "Yes, according to my memory, it should be in this direction. However, we must be careful as there are many sentry posts along the way; we need to be cautious enough to avoid exposing our position."
"Understood. The next step is to develop a detailed action plan."
Galad took the microphone and began discussing the next steps. "I think we should act in batches. Some people should go ahead to scout out the route and make sure it's clear; the rest should quietly follow behind with the necessary supplies."
Emily added: "Furthermore, it's necessary to consider various possible emergencies and prepare contingency plans in advance. For example, how to evacuate quickly or set traps to counter enemy attacks, etc."
"Yes, yes, leave this to me!" Li Ming patted his chest confidently, indicating his willingness to take on the task. "I'm confident that with everyone's efforts, we can definitely complete the mission successfully!"
“Then it’s decided.” Zhao De nodded and turned to Vivian. “Could you describe the location and characteristics of those guards in more detail? That way we can better avoid them during our operation.”
Vivian pursed her lips, seemingly recalling something, before saying, "When I went to scout last time, I noticed that they were mainly divided into two groups. One group was stationed on the outer perimeter, while the other group protected the lair. The guards on the outer perimeter would conduct a routine patrol every two hours. If you could avoid the patrol time, it should be easier to get close."
"But the situation at the main base is much more complicated. Besides the guards, there are some unknown forces operating there. I don't know exactly which forces they are, but I do remember sensing something unusual one night."
Chapter 858 Be Extra Careful
Chapter 858 Be Extra Careful
Hearing this, Reynolds's expression turned serious: "That unknown force you mentioned is crucial; we must figure it out to ensure our safety. How about we send a small team out to scout ahead tonight?"
Galad nodded. "I agree. So, who's willing to volunteer for reconnaissance?"
“Since no one objects, I’ll go with Emily,” Li Ming stepped forward. “After all, I have a lot of experience with this kind of thing, and having a female warrior with me can help each other out.”
"Alright, you two must be careful. No matter what happens, don't act rashly. Remember, the most important thing is to gather intelligence and return safely," Zhao De earnestly instructed.
The two nodded and began packing their necessary equipment in preparation for departure. Meanwhile, the others also began their own preparations—some were responsible for planning evacuation routes, while others started setting up simple defensive structures.
As night fell, the entire squad was completely concealed. Two figures moved swiftly in the darkness, cautiously advancing through the dense forest. The air was filled with the fresh scent of damp earth and grass, and the occasional hoot of an owl echoed around them.
Upon reaching the edge of their destination, Li Ming gestured for them to stop and crouched down to take out a pair of binoculars from his backpack to observe the situation ahead. After a moment, he turned to the girl beside him and whispered, "That's the checkpoint they've set up ahead. It seems our guess was right. We'll have to take a detour."
Emily nodded, then took out her map and compared it with the surrounding terrain features. "There should be a natural cover over there that we can use. Let's head there! But we have to be extra careful."
The two carefully traversed the thorny thicket, and after finally reaching their target location, they immediately concealed themselves and began a detailed reconnaissance mission...
Hours passed, and just when everyone thought the vanguard team might have encountered some trouble, they finally saw them dragging their exhausted figures back to the camp. Everyone rushed to greet them and inquired about their condition.
Li Ming waved his hand to indicate that he was fine, but he still seemed very excited. "We have discovered a secret passage leading to the enemy base! And there are almost no guards or patrols along this route."
These words immediately put everyone at ease, and the atmosphere became much more relaxed.
Zhao De then suggested, "In that case, let's take advantage of the darkness and proceed according to the original plan! Time is of the essence, and we must race against time."
Just as everyone was gearing up for their attack, a faint sound broke the silence... as if something was slowly approaching...
"Wait!" Galad abruptly raised his hand to silence everyone, while simultaneously glancing warily around. "Something seems off. Let's not rush off..."
Zhao De frowned, a hint of wariness flashing in his eyes: "What's wrong? Galad, what did you find out?"
“That sound just now… it seemed like something was approaching, but it didn’t quite sound like an animal,” Galad said in a low voice. “It could be their spy. Everyone stay alert.”
Reynolds tightened his grip on his longsword and asked in a low voice, "What should we do? Should we continue to wait or take action?"
Chapter 859 Terrifying
Chapter 859 Terrifying
After a moment's thought, Zhao De nodded and said, "Let's split up. Galad and I will stay here to observe the situation and see if we can confirm whether they are enemy spies. Reynolds, you take a small team and check if there are any other unusual things around the camp."
Reynolds responded and immediately gathered several team members, disappearing silently into the night.
Vivian bit her lip lightly and asked anxiously, "Do you think there might be a problem?"
Zhao De patted her on the shoulder and comforted her, "Don't worry, we've been preparing for this for a long time, there won't be any major problems. We just need to be more careful now."
Just then, Reynolds hurriedly returned, his face grim: "We did detect some movement on the outskirts, it seems someone is lurking nearby. But they are cautious and haven't approached our camp."
"So what do we do now?" Li Ming asked anxiously.
Zhao De pondered for a moment, then decisively issued the order: "We must seize this opportunity. Li Ming, Emily, you take a small team and enter from the flank, using that secret passage to launch a surprise attack on their stronghold. Meanwhile, Reynolds and I will draw their attention from the front. Make sure to end the battle quickly, and once we succeed, retreat immediately."
Li Ming and Emily exchanged a glance and nodded in agreement, "Understood, we will do our best to complete the mission."
After saying this, the two quickly organized an elite squad to launch a surprise attack on the enemy base. Meanwhile, Zhao De and Reynolds began setting up defensive fortifications, preparing to meet the upcoming challenge.
In the darkness, Li Ming and Emily led their team silently through the dense forest, using the moonlight to orient themselves. Finally, in an inconspicuous spot, they found the entrance to the hidden secret passage.
"Is this the place?" Emily asked in a low voice.
“That’s right. According to the markings on the map, the entrance should be under this boulder,” Li Ming replied, carefully digging with his tools.
As the boulder slowly moved aside, a secret passage leading underground was revealed. "Get ready, guys, let's go!"
The group entered the underground passage one by one, advancing by the faint light of their flashlights. The passage reeked of dampness and mildew, and the occasional soft footsteps sent chills down their spines.
After walking for about ten minutes, light gradually appeared ahead, and they knew their destination was not far away. At this moment, Emily suddenly stopped and said in a low voice, "The exit should be ahead. Should we investigate first?"
“Okay, you stay here and direct the others to stand by. Jack and I will quietly go out and scout the situation.” After Li Ming finished speaking, he gestured for Jack to follow, and the two of them cautiously approached the exit.
Pushing open a half-closed door, Li Ming saw a huge basement filled with various mechanical devices, operated by unidentified creatures. Not far away, a group of armored guards vigilantly watched their surroundings.
Just as Li Ming was about to retreat into the passage to report to Emily, a strange hand suddenly reached out from behind and grabbed his wrist tightly. Li Ming turned around in astonishment—
"It's you!" Li Ming breathed a sigh of relief. "You scared me to death! I thought the enemy had discovered us."
"Shh!" Vivian gently gestured for silence. "Don't be so loud. I came with you to better assist you in your operations and to confirm the situation here."
Chapter 860 Awaiting Further Instructions
Chapter 860 Awaiting Further Instructions
Li Ming nodded in understanding: "Fortunately, they're our own people. There are many guards and some strange devices over there. What should we do?"
Vivian narrowed her eyes slightly, pondering, "It seems this is part of those unknown forces. To destroy this place, we must first deal with the machines and the people controlling them. You take the team and spread out, waiting for my signal before making a move."
"Understood!" Li Ming immediately turned and returned to the underground passage to notify the others to prepare. At this moment, the situation outside became increasingly tense…
"How did it go?" Emily asked anxiously when she saw Li Ming return.
"The plan has changed. Follow Vivian's instructions," Li Ming said briefly.
Emily nodded to indicate that she understood, and the entire team immediately rearranged their formation and adjusted their strategy, quietly awaiting further instructions.
Just then, Vivian cautiously peeked out from the secret passage, observed the surroundings for a moment, and then whispered to the others, "The enemy numbers are more than we expected, but they don't seem to have noticed our arrival. Remember, everyone, the action must be swift, ruthless, and precise!"
Li Ming nodded and whispered instructions to his team: "Alright, listen to me. Jack and I will go first to distract the guards. The rest of you wait for my signal, then rush in and destroy the machinery. Understand?"
"Understood!" the team members replied in low, resolute voices.
Then, Li Ming and Jack exchanged a glance and quietly headed towards the center of the basement. They tried to walk as quietly as possible, avoiding making any noise. However, as they approached a group of guards, an unexpected incident occurred—one of the guards glanced in their direction, his eyes suddenly lit up, and before he could call out, Jack, who was already prepared, swiftly struck and knocked him unconscious.
But the small sound had already attracted the attention of the others. "Who's there?" another guard asked warily, gripping his weapon tightly and looking around for the source of the sound.
Li Ming immediately signaled to the team behind him to prepare for battle, then shouted, "Friends, it seems we have no choice but to charge in!" Before he finished speaking, he was the first to pounce, swinging his sword at the nearest guard. A thunderous clang and the crisp sound of clashing weapons followed, and the battle erupted instantly.
At the same time, Emily and the rest of her squad emerged from the shadows like a pack of wolves, each rushing toward their designated targets: some were responsible for eliminating the enemy, while others went straight to the complex mechanical device and began to carry out sabotage operations quickly and precisely.
Amidst the chaotic battle, Vivian, with her superhuman speed and agility, weaved through the crowd. Whenever a position became too difficult or a comrade was injured and unable to move, she would always appear in time to provide support. Each swing of her short knife accurately sliced through the enemy's throat or severed control cables, buying precious time and opportunities for her side.
Just as the situation was turning in our favor, a piercing alarm suddenly shattered the balance of the battlefield. Clearly, the fierce fighting had triggered the entire base's security alarm system. Instantly, more fully armed soldiers swarmed in from all directions, and the previously advantageous situation instantly became extremely precarious.
Chapter 861 An Extremely Dangerous Mission
Chapter 861 An Extremely Dangerous Mission
"Damn it!" Zhao De thought to himself upon seeing the situation. "If this drags on any longer, we'll all be stuck here!" So he immediately shouted, "Listen up, everyone! Now is not the time to linger! Retreat according to the original plan as soon as possible! Don't give the enemy a chance to encircle and annihilate us!"
Upon hearing this, Li Ming realized the seriousness of the situation. "Emily! Hurry up! Leave this to me!" With that, he struggled to withstand the increasing pressure from the front.
Fortunately, after a tense and fierce battle, most of the important facilities had been successfully destroyed, basically achieving the initial objectives. Following Zhao De's orders, everyone immediately evacuated the scene in an orderly fashion, heading back along the route they had taken. Although many pursuers were still hot on their heels, thanks to their familiarity with the terrain and close teamwork, they suffered minimal casualties.
When everyone finally returned to the ground and breathed fresh air, they were exhausted, but everyone wore a relieved smile. They knew they had just completed a significant and extremely dangerous mission. "Finally safe..." Emily said, leaning against a tree, slightly out of breath.
At this moment, Zhao De walked to Vivian's side and asked in a low voice, "Although this operation was successful, I still feel that things are not over yet. What do you think about this?"
Vivian's gaze drifted into the shadows in the distance, a slight smile playing on her lips, but without any real relief. She replied, "I feel the same way... but in any case, at least we've achieved a temporary victory. Now, we should make our next plans as soon as possible."
“Yes.” Zhao De nodded in agreement. “That’s true. So, regarding this matter, I think we need to find a quiet place to discuss it in detail…”
Vivian nodded, turning her gaze from the distance to her teammates beside her: "Everyone must be tired. Let's find a safe place to rest. Then we can discuss the next step."
The other members of the team also agreed, after all, the fierce battle they had just experienced had consumed a lot of physical and mental energy.
The group quickly found a secluded valley to use as a temporary shelter. The valley was surrounded by dense trees, making it difficult to be discovered. Emily and several team members were responsible for guarding the area to ensure that no one would suddenly break in, while Li Ming led the rest of the group to find some wild fruit nearby to eat and replenish their water.
“We can rest here for a while,” Vivian said, gesturing for everyone to sit down. Then she turned to Zhao De and asked, “What are your plans?”
Zhao De took a deep breath, his brow furrowed. "We need to leave this place as soon as possible. The other side will definitely send more forces to find us. However, before that, we need to resolve a few issues: first, the extent of the damage caused by this attack; second, how to handle the subsequent security issues; and finally, the specific plan for our next operational objective."
Hearing this, Jack interjected, "The losses in the battle just now weren't significant, but we did destroy quite a bit of equipment. However, those were just the surface-level things; there are still many important things inside the base that we didn't have time to destroy."