Published: February 12, 2025
In the western part of the city, intense gunfire erupted as ten thousand members of the Second Royal Guard's Third Brigade appeared on the city walls and at the city gates, greatly boosting the morale of the defending troops.
Although this was a considerable number, it still felt small against the magnificent city walls. The idea of a train running on the battlements was an exaggeration, but there was definitely enough width for a four-lane road. In this special era, the size of defensive equipment and the needs of the city walls necessitated such dimensions.
On such a 'big street,' accommodating ten thousand people didn't require much space, especially since at least half of them were serving as reserves below the city. At this moment, four Jingjue Floating Spheres had gathered here, and the absence of the Holy City's air force allowed these flying devices to soar freely above the city, daring to fly low only when no one could reach them.
Various missiles and rockets poured down like they were free, as Li Qiang led the long-range troops, continuously attacking the soldiers on the walls, protected by his comrades.
Evolvers with long-range attack capabilities were the primary targets, followed by the operators of the defensive equipment, while the other guards were not worth wasting precious green bullets on.
As the western part of the city suddenly became the focal point of the attack, the people from Cloud Summit Villa had to move in closer, giving the city’s defensive equipment a chance to counterattack.
Giant crossbows, massive catapults, and other gear began to fight back, and for the first time since the fighting had erupted today, both sides engaged in a back-and-forth offensive and defensive battle.
“Do you see those ghostly things spitting out black mist?”
Li Qiang called over the captain and vice-captain of his sniper team, along with several squad leaders.
“Seen them! Those things are annoying. The black mist blows over with a strange wind, and just smelling it makes you dizzy, directly affecting accuracy.”
A tall man muttered. Judging by his physique, he didn't look like a sniper but more like a heavy infantry warrior. Yet he had extraordinary shooting talent, which Li Qiang personally requested from Xia Lei to recruit him.
“We took antidote pills beforehand, so we only feel dizzy. If we hadn’t, we’d be on the ground right now.”
Li Qiang was known among the core members of Cloud Summit for being strict with his subordinates. This was an inevitable method for him to gain respect as a newcomer, which gradually became a habit.
After speaking, he issued orders to his team.
“Everyone scatter! We know you all have your own shooting habits; now you can attack as you please. Focus on those who can intercept our long-range weapons first, then the operators of the city’s defensive equipment, especially those spewing black mist. Remember, you only have thirty minutes. Once time is up, retreat immediately, and no one is allowed to linger. We have special tasks afterward. If anyone delays, I’ll deal with them. Understood?”
Several people nodded immediately, knowing that when Li Qiang said something, he would definitely follow through. Anyone who got too carried away and didn’t return on time would surely meet a bullet.
The sniper team leaders dispersed, taking their subordinates to attack freely, and simultaneously, a unit from the siege troops in Western City moved.
They were the farthest from the city and the closest to the outer side of all the siege units. They weren’t wearing high-grade equipment; most had simple silver leather armor, and their weapons were at most a short sword or dagger, strapped to their legs or carried on their backs.
Surrounding them, however, were numerous fully armed Cloud Summit soldiers, subtly encircling them.
These soldiers were busy with something on the ground when suddenly, some plants mixed with metallic platforms began to rise, forming a certain angle. Large metal cannons were pushed onto these inclined surfaces, aiming their thick barrels that could fit two people at the direction of the Holy City.