Armor-Piercing Munition: Face Me, Carbon-Based Monster!
Chapter 148 - 49: Strategizing Behind the Scenes_2

Chapter 148: Chapter 49: Strategizing Behind the Scenes_2

"The second point is that the existence of the Terror Demons is related to Huadu, where they are conducting some kind of secret research that could lead to more severe uncontrollable consequences."

"The third point is the most crucial piece of information that we indirectly released during this reconnaissance mission."

"That is, the Huaxia Army is attacking the Anqing Ruins."

"Even knowing that the Blood Skulls within the Anqing Ruins are immensely powerful, the Huaxia Army still launched a fierce assault and achieved certain results."

"However, the Huaxia Army didn’t achieve its objectives and instead temporarily retreated..."

"Wait a moment."

He Shuo raised his hand and then asked:

"Are you suggesting that the two major forces in Anqing City can already deduce our identity from this battle?"

"Inevitably so."

Chen Jian confirmed, saying:

"Even if they don’t know now, they will surely find out in the short term."

"After all, our combat style is too unique. No one, and no force in this world fights like we do."

"Plus, with the intelligence the merchants traveling via waterways have, they will soon deduce that the battle within the Anqing Ruins is related to us."

"Doesn’t that make our current situation quite dangerous then?"

Zeng Yi interjected, asking.

"Not dangerous."

Chen Jian shook his head and responded:

"In the last battle at the bridgehead, we displayed merely the level of a regular merchant convoy, they can’t possibly discern our identity quickly."

"Besides, we won’t linger in the city for long."

"Once we’ve done what needs to be done, we’ll evacuate immediately."

"Understood."

Zeng Yi nodded and said:

"Continue."

Chen Jian paused for a moment and then said:

"Thus, from these three pieces of information, the Mechanical God Sect can easily draw a conclusion."

"And that is, if the Huaxia Army is willing to pay such a high price to attack the Anqing Ruins, it proves there’s something in there enticing them."

"As for what that something is... it’s up to us to tell this story well."

"We need to stir rumors in the city, spreading them as widely as possible."

"Currently, the panic within Anqing City has fermented to a certain extent, and any rumors will spread quickly."

"And I believe these rumors will soon reach the ears of the decision-makers in the council chamber."

Upon hearing this, He Shuo had a realization:

"So... you want the people of the Mechanical God Sect to believe that there are weapons of mass destruction within the Anqing Ruins?"

"Exactly."

Chen Jian exhaled deeply, then said:

"Regardless of whether that weapon of mass destruction is detergent or cleaning agent, something in there must be alluring enough for both Huadu and the Huaxia Army."

"Moreover, obtaining that weapon would instantly disrupt the balance of power in this world."

"Only then will the Mechanical God Sect and the Holy Blood Temple have enough motivation to seize this weapon, and only then do we have a chance to complete our mission."

"Why not simply reveal the truth?"

He Shuo asked again:

"What Huadu is doing is undeniably evil. If we..."

"It is only evil from our perspective."

Chen Jian interrupted He Shuo again, stating solemnly:

"Do not overestimate the world’s moral standards, especially not the moral standards of those in power."

"For us, controlling civilians with drugs, using drugs to control monsters, and then utilizing the monsters for large-scale ’human experiments’ is an atrocity of the highest order, but think carefully, is it really that dire for the Mechanical God Sect?"

"They might condemn it too, but if you truly expect them to act as divine emissaries... do you think they can?"

"Only interests can leverage them, we must put such interests in front of them."

"Indeed."

He Shuo sighed and, after a brief silence, said:

"Fortunately, when we previously spread rumors, we portrayed Huadu’s plans vaguely, so at least now, for the Mechanical God Sect, the so-called experiment is still a mystery box; they don’t know what’s inside."

"Precisely, that is the most important aspect."

Chen Jian nodded and said:

"Only something sufficiently mysterious can pose a sufficient threat."

"The unknown is the scariest, and that’s an unchanging truth."

"And we’re going to exploit this truth."

"In my initial conception, I intended to convince the City Defense Army that a weapon similar to the ’Sun’ is buried within the Anqing Ruins."

"But now it seems that this concept has too many loopholes, and we can’t provide enough evidence."

"Therefore, we must switch to another approach."

"Combining the information already spread, the best direction is to make them believe that Huadu has already mastered a method or device to completely control the Terror Demons."

"And the Huaxia Army is also attempting to seize this device."

"No one can overlook the impact of a swarm charge by thousands of fearless Terror Demons; they’re like locusts, ravaging all human settlements."

"But at the same time, if harnessed, they can be one of the most powerful forces."

"The stakes are high enough; I think the Mechanical God Sect will undoubtedly be tempted."

"Understood."

After Chen Jian explained his plan, everyone realized the brilliance of it.

Its operability was very high, and the margin for error was quite broad.

Most importantly, the various actions required to execute it weren’t difficult because they had already laid all the groundwork in the early stages.

"So what do we need to do?"

Zeng Yi immediately asked.

"First, we need to spread rumors within Anqing City as we did before."

"However, mere rumors are no longer enough; we need to provide credible evidence."

"Nine truths and one falsehood make the most sophisticated deception... We’ve previously seized a batch of methamphetamine, so let’s display the effects of this batch to the City Defense Army."

"This task is for Zeng Yi and Ji Xing to handle."

"Give the methamphetamine to the City Defense Army and tell them that as long as they light it up, they can make the frenzied Terror Demons obey."

"Once they attempt it, without us having to say much, even if there are many loopholes, they will fill them in themselves."

"Will it really work?"

Ji Xing’s voice came from outside the door.

"It will definitely work; I believe those monsters have already formed a conditioned reflex."

"Though controlling the leaders is the true means to control the Terror Demons, what we need isn’t complete control but the ’possibility of control’, and achieving that is sufficient."

"Understood."

Ji Xing asked no further questions, and Chen Jian continued speaking.

"After completing these tasks, the Mechanical God Sect and Holy Blood Temple should immediately become restless."

"So, what we need to do is further mature the timing."

"We need to launch a second attack on the Terror Demons, and after creating a sufficiently shocking effect, retreat in front of everyone."

"We want them to think of us as the clam in the proverb ’the sandpiper and the clam locked in a fight’, while they are the fisherman waiting for the right moment."

"Makes sense."

He Shuo nodded, then asked:

"How do we do it specifically?"

Without hesitation, Chen Jian answered:

"Detonating a bomb and then withdrawing."

"I reckon the Mechanical God Sect, especially the Mechanical God Sect in Anqing, may not discern the difference between a nuclear bomb and a conventional bomb explosion, as they haven’t seen it with their own eyes."

"But from a massive explosion, they are likely to believe we’ve exhausted our efforts, leaving a major slip-up for them."

"With this, our plan can proceed smoothly."

"Understood."

Everyone responded in unison, and at this point, the full outline of Chen Jian’s plan to divert their foes to the east had become clear.

He wasn’t sure about this plan’s success rate, perhaps 50%, maybe only 30%.

However, even if it was only 30%, it was definitely worth a try.

Chen Jian slowly exhaled, intending to continue discussing the plan’s details, but suddenly, as if remembering something, he switched his radio to the channel communicating with Yellow Stone City.

He started calling Huang Yu, and after receiving a response from the other side, he commanded:

"Huadu might likely mobilize a unit to attack Yellow Stone City."

"Huang Yu, lead the combat personnel left behind and prepare for ground engagement."

"They won’t be too strong... If they do come, make sure they have no return!"