Armor-Piercing Munition: Face Me, Carbon-Based Monster!
Chapter 160 - 56: Fruits of Victory

Chapter 160: Chapter 56: Fruits of Victory

One hour later, the smoke cleared.

There wasn’t much remarkable about the battle process. Under the pincer attack, the forces coming from two different directions didn’t exchange a single word, just focused on aiming and firing.

The monster leaders initially wanted to rush towards Chen Jian and the others, whose formation was evidently more sparse, but they quickly realized that under the heavy firepower, they could barely gain any advantage here.

In contrast, attacking those armored cans of the Holy Temple Guard seemed to offer a sliver of hope.

---- However, when they attacked, Chen Jian and the others absolutely didn’t stand by and watch.

The bullets and shells shot from behind were more powerful, often requiring only one round of concentrated fire for Chen Jian and his team to instantly take down a menacing leader.

The battle reached an almost one-sided state by the end. Although the Holy Temple Guard suffered heavy losses, nearly all twelve Blood Skull leaders were wiped out.

Only two leaders managed to decisively flee at the last moment, preserving their lives.

At this time, the battle between the Church Protection Army and the Blood Skulls was also reaching its conclusion.

The Blood Skulls, without unified command, entered their final frenzy, but their madness looked like a joke against organized defense.

Their ranks were quickly scattered, and although they didn’t achieve Chen Jian’s goal of "complete annihilation," it was clear that these Terror Demons were in an irrecoverable disadvantage against the thousand-strong siege by the Church Protection Army.

After confirming the surrounding environment was safe, Chen Jian led his team towards the Guard Brigade soldiers observing from afar.

He lowered his gun, and the brigade leader of the Holy Temple Guard, whose helmet was blood-red and who wore a silver-white cape, also stepped forward to stand opposite Chen Jian.

"You fought well."

The Guard Brigade leader spoke first:

"Without your assistance, we couldn’t have eliminated these monsters with such minimal cost."

"You did well too."

Chen Jian nodded slightly, replying:

"At least, you fought bravely."

"Under the light of the Holy Trinity, no one will retreat."

The commander raised his head and removed his helmet.

A young face appeared before Chen Jian, their eyes meeting, each showing a hint of respect.

For the Guard Brigade leader, although he had heard about the tragic battle where his brother unit was wiped out in Yellow Stone City, he was a true soldier who understood the harshness of the battlefield better than anyone.

He could condemn the cruelty of the enemy’s means, but he couldn’t blame them for their ruthless conduct on the battlefield.

This is a soldier’s most basic quality.

Similarly, for Chen Jian, though he disliked most of the fanatics of the Mechanical God Sect, when they pointed their guns at even more evil monsters and used their lives to send these creatures back home, he wouldn’t mock their sacrifice as being caused by ignorance.

Both stood silently before each other; after a moment, Chen Jian spoke again:

"The Blood Skulls here will be wiped out, but the ownership of the spoils could lead to greater casualties."

"We should not continue to be at odds, otherwise, our common enemy will undoubtedly take advantage of the void."

"This isn’t something you or I can decide."

The Guard Brigade leader quietly tightened his grip on his weapon, while Chen Jian nonchalantly activated the weapon mount on his exoskeleton.

The atmosphere instantly grew tense, as if a fierce exchange of fire could break out at any moment.

Chen Jian wasn’t sure of victory, after all, the Holy Temple Guard still had over two hundred men, most wielding automatic weapons.

If there was a firefight at close range, their side would certainly face immense challenges.

But if it was just about "retreating safely," he was absolutely confident.

The Cat vehicle had been activated, and the automatic grenade launcher’s barrel was pointed forward.

The bulletproof vest he wore could protect him from the soldiers’ bullets, and they only had one chance to fire.

Modern warfare is never about numbers deciding strength, that’s his confidence.

With this in mind, Chen Jian spoke:

"Put your weapon away; it’s laughable in our eyes."

"You’re well aware that no matter how many of you there are, you’re not an effective threat to us."

"You can’t wipe us out entirely, and even if one or two of us survive, the subsequent retaliation isn’t something you can withstand."

"The peace agreement has just been reached, if you want to break it... I suggest you think it over again."

"I don’t intend to break the peace."

The commander slowly shook his head, then said:

"But the Holy Hall deserves its due reward."

"In this ruin lies a major secret from Huadu, and it’s obviously hidden in the building behind you."

"We’re not asking you to hand over this secret, but neither can you hoard it all."

"We don’t want it."

Chen Jian replied decisively:

"We don’t want anything inside the building."

Upon hearing this, the commander looked at Chen Jian in astonishment.

You don’t want it??

If you don’t want it, then what was the point of your costly assault??

The entire Guard Brigade from Anqing City, even Jinling, was dispatched, sacrificing greatly, thinking the upcoming clash over spoils would be bloodier, yet you say you don’t want it??

The commander’s eyes were filled with doubt, Chen Jian smiled slightly and continued:

"Actually, what’s in there is of no value to us."

"If you have patience, I can tell you the whole story."

"But you must decide quickly because once your bishop arrives, I won’t speak again."

Hearing Chen Jian’s words, the commander hesitated for a moment, then said:

"I accept."

So, Chen Jian took a deep breath and laid out the squad’s plan from start to finish.

When he heard that the entire Anqing City force was used by the squad, a fierce look flashed in the commander’s eyes.

But upon learning of Huadu’s inhumane plan, his fierce look transformed into shock.

After listening to Chen Jian’s account, the commander slowly exhaled.

After a moment of silence, he said:

"It seems Huadu is our greatest enemy."

"If what you say is true, then perhaps they’re opposing all humanity."

"Indeed."

Chen Jian shrugged and said:

"So no one can have what’s inside."

"We’ll completely destroy this building, using our method."

"All you need to do is keep your bishop steady."

"Then, find a chance to relay what I’ve told you to him one by one."

"...Alright."

The commander nodded again.

He looked Chen Jian in the eye, speaking slowly and deliberately:

"We are still enemies."

"But perhaps the Holy Hall really misunderstood."

"You are not Mimic Heretics... you’re not even heretics."

"You’re just enemies."

Having said this, he raised his hand to signal a retreat.

Following his gesture, the Holy Temple Guard also retreated.

Chen Jian watched them leave the Central Hospital, and with a simple gesture, Lei Jie and his team quickly began setting up explosives.

The battle was over.

Or perhaps, it had just begun?

...

Half an hour later, amidst flames and explosions, the building of the Central Hospital, the source of evil, collapsed in an instant.

Chen Jian watched the flames and smoke rising into the sky, exhaled lightly, and then ordered:

"Everyone, take cover on the spot."

"The coalition from Anqing City is withdrawing."

"After they leave... we should start scavenging!"