Armor-Piercing Munition: Face Me, Carbon-Based Monster!
Chapter 103 - 15 Thermal Pressure Rocket Shells!

Chapter 103: Chapter 15 Thermal Pressure Rocket Shells!

The distance closed to within two kilometers. The counter-sniper radar showed that the decibel level of the howling had already reached above 120, equivalent to the noise of a large airliner taking off or an adult yelling at the top of their lungs next to your ear.

This level of noise was already extremely uncomfortable, and although it had not yet reached the point of causing physiological reactions, prolonged exposure would inevitably damage hearing.

----This is also why Chen Jian let everyone leave but kept Shen Yue behind.

This kid was originally the machine gunner of the team, his eardrums almost calloused by the machine gun’s noise, naturally giving him a bit more resistance to noise.

However, even so, he still showed clear signs of irritation.

It wasn’t that he lacked resilience; in fact, this irritation was utterly irresistible and unstoppable because its root lay in the instinct buried deep within human bones.

"...It’s already 120 decibels at two kilometers, and now we still have the forest blocking it."

"Keep moving forward. If we close to within one kilometer, the decibels will definitely rise to above 170."

"Damn, this thing is just too ridiculous."

"I feel like it could be generating shockwaves around it, and if you get close, you’ll probably be shattered by the shockwaves, right?"

While adjusting his headphones, Shen Yue complained, Chen Jian also furrowed his brows, took a few deep breaths to calm himself, and then said:

"It’s possible."

"Its vocal organs have been weaponized. Judging by its size, the estimated maximum decibel level at close range could reach around 210."

"210 decibels, and that’s just the sound waves humans can hear."

"If those were mixed with the kind of ultrasound emitted by sperm whales, the decibel level could potentially reach above 230."

"What an invisible killer... This is the first time I’ve ever felt a monster so terrifying since coming here."

"Me too."

Shen Yue immediately nodded and said:

"Damn it, the few monsters we ran into before were all killed too quickly, and we basically didn’t encounter any incomprehensible ways of attack."

"Even the broodmother in Chuansha City was just a little more bizarre-looking and structurally strange."

"I thought the monsters here were all just weak chickens... But now it seems that’s not the case at all."

"We even have monsters that carry sonic weapons; in the future, we might run into ones that can spit plasma?"

"...Sound waves are okay, but plasma would be excessive. It’s not like we’re dealing with a giant eel, right?"

Chen Jian’s gaze shifted to the smart goggles, noticing that He Shuo and the others had already re-boarded Yellow Stone Island.

Meanwhile, the intervals between the monster’s howls decreased.

"Keep moving forward!"

"Take the chance to advance. If it gets tired and falls asleep, we’ll have hit the jackpot."

"Record the route carefully. If the situation changes, we must retreat with full force. If we’re caught in the sound waves, we’re completely finished."

"Understood."

Shen Yue rubbed his sweaty palms and tightened his grip on the automatic grenade launcher in his hands.

"If it really comes to that, just go all out against it."

"Even if it doesn’t get blown to bits, I don’t believe it wouldn’t fear an explosion."

"The automatic grenade can reach it within two kilometers, and by then..."

"Stop dreaming."

Chen Jian interrupted Shen Yue and said:

"In the jungle environment, the power of explosive weapons is too limited. Even if you can reach it, at most, it would only serve as intimidation, making it nearly impossible to kill."

"Stop talking."

"Put on your headphones, open your mouth wide, and keep moving forward!"

....

Meanwhile, Lei Jie, who had just returned to Yellow Stone City, gathered everyone without delay.

He first adjusted the position of the 022 high machine, leveling the barrel toward the area where the monster was located. Then he directed the residents of Yellow Stone City to bring out all the viable ammunition.

As he worked, Huang Yu asked him about the specific situation on the side.

Lei Jie did not hide any details, providing a brief but comprehensive explanation of the monster’s characteristics and the reconnaissance findings.

The news spread quickly, and he originally thought that some panic might arise among the city’s residents.

But in fact, although there was indeed some panic, the outcome was much better than he had anticipated.

Everyone performed their duties; those without fighting capabilities were still placed in the activity hall, while others seized the time to assist Lei Jie in deploying various combat equipment.

All the rocket launchers were moved out, the mortar with only 2 shells left was set up, the 301 heavy machine gun still under Li Shi’s control, ready to intercept and limit the monster’s movement range, and create battlefield conditions for the 14.5mm high machine gun.

After deploying the weapons, he organized everyone to clear away obstacles behind and to the sides of the cover, aiming to reduce echoes and minimize sound wave damage as much as possible.

This was the maximum he could achieve with the current equipment. If they needed to further enhance their combat capabilities....

They would have to utilize the weapons of the Mechanical God Sect.

"Go and take out those two 5-kilogram smoothbore cannons and collect all the thermobaric grenades!"

Lei Jie ordered.

"Are you planning to make cluster thermobaric bombs?"

He Shuo asked hesitantly:

"The distance is quite far; will it be effective?"

"It’s not necessarily effective, but it’s worth a try."

Lei Jie frowned as he replied:

"From the battery position to the opposite shore of the lake is about 1.3 kilometers, with a flight time of just over 5 seconds, roughly just within the range of the grenade’s fuse."

"If it explodes near the monster, thermobaric weapons still exert considerable pressure on it."

"Its vocal organs are so powerful that they’ll definitely need a lot of air support."

"If we can deplete the surrounding air, throwing it into temporary asphyxia, we might get a chance to close in for an attack."

"Isn’t this gambling with our lives?"

He Shuo asked in astonishment.

"There’s no choice; even if it’s gambling with our lives, we have to go for it."

"We have no other means, unless we can get our hands on new...."

Before he could finish his sentence, Huang Yu, who had just returned, suddenly spoke and said:

"Sir, someone has arrived from the opposite side of the lake!"

"It’s those people from the Ring Chamber of Commerce!"

"So quickly?!"

Lei Jie was shocked and continued to ask:

"What are they here for?"

"Not sure, but they brought a lot of stuff. Should we let them come up?"

"Let them come up! Bring the stuff up too!"

"Understood!"

Lei Jie gave the order decisively, and Huang Yu turned around and left, immediately sending a small boat to the opposite shore to bring the Ring merchants onto the island.

Half an hour later, several Ring merchants, carrying a large amount of equipment, ascended Yellow Stone Island and then, under the guidance of Huang Yu, came before Lei Jie.

Qin Yuan, who had previously undergone a rather "harsh" interrogation, stood at the back, his eyes showing a hint of fear, though seemingly without any discontent.

It wasn’t clear whether he genuinely had none or was simply afraid to express it.

The leading man stepped forward and straightforwardly said:

"We’ve brought you things you might need."

"The trade can continue, and consider these goods as your advance payment."

"We know Yellow Stone City is facing a crisis."

"Even though this crisis might not be as severe for you as the siege by the Mechanical God Sect and the Holy Blood Temple."

"But since both parties intend to cooperate, the Ring Chamber of Commerce is willing to lend a helping hand to future allies as well."

"Take a look at what we’ve brought for you."

"This is a precious friendship from the Ring, and I hope you won’t refuse it."

Once the man finished speaking, Lei Jie nodded and then ordered:

"Open the crates."

"Understood."

Huang Yu advanced with his men to pry open the wooden crates brought by the Ring Chamber of Commerce, and when Lei Jie stepped forward to take a look, he was momentarily stunned.

"Is this what you’ve brought for us??"

Upon hearing his words, He Shuo also leaned in.

His expression instantly turned somewhat unpleasant.

Because inside the massive crates were four missiles labeled with "TY-110."

Air-to-air missiles.

Although they seemed to be preserved fairly well...

What use could this thing possibly have??

Do I have a fighter jet, or do I have radar??

"Do you think you’re very funny?"

He Shuo took a deep breath and asked in a stern voice.

The visitor was momentarily stunned.

He obviously hadn’t anticipated receiving such an answer.

He probably thought that Lei Jie and his team should be ecstatic and overjoyed upon seeing the missiles, right?

"This... the leader said you would definitely find a use for it, and that you would also know how to use it...."

The visitor’s face displayed confusion and amazement, yet Lei Jie didn’t bother with him. Instead, he promptly ordered Huang Yu to pry open another wooden crate.

And with the soft cracking sound of the wooden crate, Lei Jie’s eyes finally lit up.

"PF-26!"

"This thing looks like a Fuel-Air Explosive!"

"Damn, whatever we need actually happens to be here now! He Shuo, check the scale sight!"

"Maximum range on the scale sight is 1,500, that’s enough!"

Upon receiving the response, Lei Jie exhaled a long sigh of relief.

Then, he activated the radio and called Chen Jian:

"Captain, we got a bunch of Fuel-Air Explosives, 12 rounds!"

"Lure the monster over, I want to organize a test firing!"