Dragon Transformation in the Apocalypse

Chapter 332 Sending Troops to Punish the Rebels

At 7 PM, Yang Liu, Wang Shuang, Wu Ruilan, and Zhao Yan arrived at the conference room on the 8th floor of the Dawn Building. Li Chenglong then invited Qin Susu, the commander of the 4th Division of the Dawn Army (also known as Lei Qingcheng), to introduce Yuwen Xun, who was currently the most vocal opponent. Commander Qin explained, "Of the original eight rebel groups, three have officially joined our Huaxia Army, and two more will join soon. This means that three groups remain on our side."

She continued, "As for Yuwen Xun, he is not only the highest leader of the First Army of the Resistance, but also the nominal head of the Resistance. Yuwen Xun is 37 years old. Before the apocalypse, he was the head of a city management officer. After the apocalypse, he became an Awakened by chance. However, even I can't see through what kind of Awakened he is. As for his strength, it is no exaggeration to say that he is the number one in the Resistance. When I first reached level 11, I fought against him alone, along with five other level 11 members from other legions, and he defeated me very easily."

Wang Jie explained from the side, "Currently, the First Army of the Resistance is located in Jingmen City, Beihu Province. According to intelligence from headquarters, their army numbers no less than 5, and their total population is no less than 20. As for the number of superhumans, it is estimated to be no less than 5000." Qin Susu promptly added, "If we don't consider the fortified Dawn City and our many new weapons, I feel that Yuwen Xun's forces are no less powerful than our Dawn Army, so we must be careful in dealing with them."

Li Chenglong nodded and said to Yang Liu, "Our Dawn City is about 950 kilometers away from Jingmen City. I'm going to assign you a rather dangerous mission. I have two handwritten letters here, one from Commander Qin and one from myself. In the letters, I've provided a detailed analysis of the current situation and stated that if they are willing to join the Huaxia Army, I guarantee that I will explain the situation to headquarters, and all past transgressions will be forgiven. I'll also provide them with some advanced technology and weapons free of charge. Your task is to deliver these letters to them."

Li Chenglong continued, "Yang Liu, although you are level 11, you are a wood-type ability user. If something happens, it will be difficult to evacuate, so you don't need to go on this mission. Wang Shuang is a level 11 dark-type ability user, Wu Ruilan is a level 10 wind-type and speed-type dual ability user, and Zhao Yan is a level 10 speed-type ability user. The three of you go, and you need to bring enough crystal recovery potions. If you find anything unusual, retreat immediately."

Wang Shuang, Wu Ruilan, and Zhao Yan saluted in unison: "We guarantee to complete the mission!" Li Chenglong nodded and reminded them again: "Be careful. The mission is secondary; your personal safety comes first." The three solemnly accepted the two letters from Li Chenglong and walked out with Yang Liu.

Qin Susu said worriedly, "Yu Wenxun is eccentric and ruthless. Won't something go wrong?" Li Chenglong sighed, "Headquarters has always been the one negotiating with them. This is our first time dealing with Yu Wenxun directly. We should try to be polite first, then resort to force. If we start fighting right away, wouldn't we be at a disadvantage in terms of public opinion?" Wang Jie said from the side, "Lord, since they have attacked our comrades in the Central Theater Command multiple times, they are already our enemies. I feel we shouldn't be lenient with them."

Li Chenglong nodded: "My main concern is that I don't want to lose any of our human strength. After all, a crisis is looming, and every extra person means more fighting power. Wang Jie, please contact the Central Computer Office and have them strengthen their communication with the three of them. Notify me immediately if any problems arise."

The next two days passed uneventfully. Li Chenglong intensified his inspections of the Dawn Army, spending almost every day at various military and regimental headquarters. He also emphasized that all officers must go to the grassroots level more often, understand the training situation of ordinary soldiers, and strive to improve their combat capabilities.

At nine o'clock on the morning of the 24th, Li Chenglong was with Wu Gang and a few others at the First Division of the Dawn Army, watching the soldiers conduct shooting training. He received an urgent call from Han Xiaoling. Han Xiaoling said anxiously, "Brother, no, Captain Li, just now, Sister Zhao Yan's ID card display disappeared!" Li Chenglong clenched his left hand tightly, indicating that he would return immediately.

In less than a minute, Li Chenglong appeared in the central computer office, where six members of the office had already gathered. Zhao Liying said from the side, "Ever since Wang Shuang and the other two entered Beihu Province, we've had difficulty contacting them; it seems something is interfering. This morning at 8:50, Zhao Yan's ID card signal suddenly disappeared. According to the last five seconds of footage transmitted back from the ID card, she was being chased by more than a dozen people. Because the ID card is closely related to the user, the disappearance of the signal may mean…."

Zhao Liying didn't finish her sentence, but everyone present understood what had happened. Most of the members of the Central Computer Office were transferred from the special forces, and they had a very good relationship. Many of them clenched their fists, their bodies trembling slightly with anger.

Li Chenglong suppressed his anger and asked, "Can we get Wang Shuang and Wu Ruilan's signals now? You two need to immediately take the Dawn and bring them back as quickly as possible. I need to make arrangements on how to wipe out all these people." At this moment, the other six members of the Dawn City computer office had arrived and were ready to take over. Zhao Liying quickly selected four people to go with her and then hurried away.

Li Chenglong's left and right eyes gleamed differently, his fists clenched: "If I don't avenge this, I, Li Chenglong, swear I'm not human!!" He immediately contacted Wu Gang's 1st Division headquarters via Lilith. Li Chenglong solemnly said, "Wu Gang, I order the 1st Division to assemble at the West Gate within one hour, prepare for battle, and all board the vehicles and depart with me!" Wu Gang didn't ask a single question, solemnly saluted, and said, "Yes, sir!" He shut down the communication, walked outside the headquarters, and shouted loudly, "1st Division of the Dawn Army, assemble! Level One Combat Readiness!"

At this moment, the special forces members who had received the notification arrived outside the Dawn City building, all looking at Li Chenglong with tears in their eyes. Li Chenglong only said one sentence: "This time it's an annihilation battle!" Then he took out a multi-functional all-terrain command vehicle and let everyone get in.

A short while later, Yunlan caught up and got into the car. Having watched the special forces team grow, she naturally felt a deep affection for each member. Now, her men, merely delivering a message, had been killed – this was intolerable. Meanwhile, all 20 Tyrannosaurus Rex fighters at Dawn City Air Base had taken off, and the Rocket Regiment 1, having received orders, began its movement. With storage capsules, even the Rocket Regiment could now achieve rapid marching.

The broadcasting department of the Dawn City Broadcasting Network Television Bureau had begun broadcasting to the entire army. The broadcaster provided a detailed account of the special forces' operation and the encounters they had experienced, greatly boosting the morale of the entire army. Li Chenglong personally led the way in the command vehicle, followed by a large convoy of the Dawn Army's 1st Corps.

Thirty minutes later, Li Chenglong received a call from Zhao Liying in the command vehicle. Zhao Liying reported that Wang Shuang wasn't seriously injured, while Wu Ruilan was more seriously wounded, but her condition had stabilized after treatment by Wang Xiao. Zhao Yan had been killed in action; Wu Ruilan was seriously injured while trying to retrieve Zhao Yan's body. To ensure the special forces team inside the command vehicle were aware of the situation, Li Chenglong transmitted the signal to the large screen in the command vehicle.

Wang Shuang, covered in mud, cried, “Captain Li, Captain Yun, and my sisters in the special forces, I’m so sorry, I didn’t complete the mission. We had just handed in the letter when the other side attacked us without even looking at it. We were attacked by high-level superhumans one after another. Zhao Yan was injured and then brutally beheaded. Those rebels hung her head on the city gate tower with a net, and her body was stripped naked and hung upside down. Many rebels spat and urinated on the corpse, committing the most despicable acts of humiliation. Wu Ruilan tried to retrieve her comrade’s body but was severely injured by those superhumans who were prepared. We fought with all our might to finally encounter Zhao Liying and the others. It’s my fault for not being able to protect them. I’m willing to take full responsibility.”

Yunlan's eyes reddened as she said, "You two are the bravest warriors in Dawn City. We will definitely avenge you." The girls in the special forces team all shed tears. Yang Liu's eyes were red as she shouted, "Blood for blood! Kill them!" At this moment, Wu Gang, who was behind them, also learned from Li Chenglong about the ordeal of the three special forces members who went to deliver the message. In particular, he was furious to learn that his sister had almost been killed by the rebels and that another comrade had been killed and insulted by the rebels. He ordered his men to speed up and get to their destination as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, at Li Chenglong's behest, the Dawn City Broadcasting Station broadcast the story of the three special forces soldiers' ordeal to the entire Dawn Army. This sparked a huge uproar; the soldiers were filled with righteous indignation and vowed to deliver the heaviest blow to the enemy.

Li Chenglong said in the car, "Two comrades were injured and one died in battle this time. It's my fault. I knew Yu Wenxun was a bad person, but out of a desire to give him another chance, I still wrote him a letter and only sent three people with me. The responsibility for this is entirely mine, and I will definitely make a self-criticism at the conference later." Yun Lan was about to speak when Li Chenglong waved her hand to stop her. Yang Liu clenched her fist and said, "Captain Li, it's not your fault. You can only blame those damned resistance fighters. Just wait, I'll make sure you get your revenge!"