Chapter 69: Chapter 67: News of the Two-Headed Oxen (Part 2)
Considering the appearance of the beast horde involves the possibility of a major military operation, the nature of the situation has already far exceeded the authority of the Fire Camp.
Therefore, after summarizing all the information that was already grasped.
Lin Li, not daring to neglect, quickly reported this situation to the core layer.
Three hours later, a response came from the core layer (Note: see the author’s note):
The camp is allowed to carry out a medium-scale operation with the objective of capturing twin-headed bulls!
Considering the beast tide won’t move in the short term and high-level beast forces take a long time to recover—like Wei Fan, who is at the Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer, requires two months to recover, and a third-tier beast’s recovery period is at least three months or more.
Thus, the core layer has allocated a preparation time for this operation:
days!
The entire mission has a very clear purpose:
Capture alive at least over two thousand twin-headed bulls, and, if conditions allow, capture additional species, completely annihilating the man-eating beasts within the beast horde!
Based on this ultimate goal.
The core layer has issued specific instructions regarding reconnaissance, mobilization, and research during the preparation period.
As for reconnaissance.
It refers to the requirement for Hu Fei Group to expand the signal transmission range to within twenty kilometers outside Xiaolianzi Mountain by combining balloon relays and bases.
Simultaneously, the core layer has instructed Yan Shaohua to dispatch his communication engineer team to set up a probe point near Xiaolianzi Mountain, at the relay boundary, using drones to conduct reconnaissance on the external body of the mountains.
During reconnaissance, there is no need to consider drone loss, focusing on the mountain’s geographical position and surrounding routes while attempting to count the total number of visible beasts, to prevent any unexpected situations.
Strive to produce a clear terrain topography map within one to two weeks.
By then, the Huaxia local staff group will use this terrain map as a reference to customize a concealed marching route that can accommodate large troop movements.
As for the second mobilization task, the main action is primarily domestic.
Considering the significant number of participants in this operation with high equipment needs, rashly mobilizing troops in a short time may attract some external attention.
Thus, the core layer has decided to conduct a large-scale exercise in a certain northwest region, mobilizing a batch of forces under the guise of testing rapid response troops, while secretly transferring another powerful force to the Damo Realm. (I dare not write in detail, but that’s the gist, understood.)
At the same time.
During the preparation period, the headquarters will transport integrated weapons such as Land Shield 2000 to the Damo Realm.
These weapons are mainly focused on air firepower, targeting flying units within the beast horde.
By then, with a large amount of ground-to-air fire coverage and armed helicopters fine-tuned.
Even if facing third-tier flying beasts.
If well-prepared, the rabbits will still have a greater advantage in aerial firepower.
After all, as intelligence indicates.
The third-tier giant eagle is only at the early-stage of third-tier realm and was severely injured during the siege battle.
Within fifty days, it would be good if it could recover up to seventy percent of its original combat strength.
A third-tier early-stage beast roughly equates to a Core Formation realm cultivator at two or three layers.
The flight speed calculated by the fastest sword cultivator among cultivators is around 220 meters per second, approximately 0.64 times the speed of sound.
While Land Shield 2000’s rate of fire reaches 4000 rounds per minute with an initial speed of up to 1200 meters per second, the fired sub-caliber armor-piercing shells are enough to harm a Core Formation early-stage cultivator—it’s unrealistic to expect a one-hit kill, but if taking five or six hits, the target would be half-crippled even if not dead.
After all, the 30mm tungsten core saboted armor-piercing shells are not to be underestimated, with missiles targeting groups and armor-piercing shells targeting single target defenses.
A standard Land Shield combat module typically consists of one command vehicle along with 3-6 Land Shield 2000 vehicles, with a total round emission of over 20,000 rounds per minute.
Under such intensive fire coverage.
Unless that giant eagle is like a XLC difficulty player from the 20-year Eastern Night Record.
Otherwise, surviving such intensive fire cleansing isn’t feasible; might as well compete with the big-eyed ones comparing causality.
After resolving the aerial forces, the remaining combat plan will be finalized shortly.
After discussing reconnaissance and mobilization, the final step left is research.
Research, as the term suggests.
Refers to a series of research projects centered around the spiritual shield.
Given the impracticality of achieving higher-level technological breakthroughs in the short term.
The core layer’s requirement for the research group is simple:
Exhaust resources to mass-produce Tier One Spiritual Shields.
If possible, it would be best to mass-produce some other Tier One Talismans.
After all, capturing twin-headed bulls alive is essential no matter what combat plan the core layer eventually defines.
Melee combat is certain and imperative.
"These are the matters explained by the headquarters over there."
Lin Li placed the document on the table and said to the crowd:
"Now that the camp has entered combat readiness status, the priority of some material transportation will be adjusted.
The resources needed by Chixian City over there definitely can’t be reduced.
Therefore, we must quickly become self-sufficient in electricity and hydraulic resources.
Captain Yan, tomorrow, an engineering company will be sent from the east combat side to assist you in quickly setting up hydraulic and power facilities.
Now is a special situation.
Above requires that apart from necessary construction, delaying building walls uniformly, reallocating manpower to construct open-air facilities and quickly putting them into operation as much as possible."
Yan Shaohua stood solemnly: "Understood!"
After assigning these tasks, Lin Li thought of something and asked Shi Zehong:
"Director Shi, how has Wu Fan been lately?
The headquarters over there still has an interest in Wu Fan, they specifically asked me about his situation when giving instructions."
Shi Zehong’s face turned serious:
"I was just about to mention this to you.
Wu Fan has been performing very well lately, and moreover, he has displayed a unique talent."
Lin Li immediately showed interest: "What talent?"
Wang Qiang whispered mischievously beside Zhuo Yuanxin: "Could it be awakening the ability to discharge while rapping? Finish a song and the phone is fully charged... Ouch!"
Shi Zehong picked up the pen cap from the floor and placed it back on Lin Li’s desk, smiling kindly, and said four words:
"Linguistic talent."
Lin Li: "?"
"It’s literal meaning."
Shi Zehong explained:
"After Wu Fan and the others arrived in the Damo Realm, we arranged a specialized language learning program for them—this you should have an impression of, aimed at allowing Zheng Yuan and others to quickly carry out their work at grassroots levels.
Now, eight days have passed, Zheng Yuan and others have only mastered about one hundred eighty Damo characters, whereas Wu Fan can fluently recount his story of reaching the king rank during the s6 season to Wei Niandong in Damo language.
A few days ago, when a batch of supplies was being handed over, Wei Niandong was unavailable, and as our simultaneous translation device had not been made yet, it was Wu Fan who helped with the translation."
Lin Li was amused: "Yo, this kid has this skill?"
Shi Zehong took an itinerary sheet from his side and handed it to Lin Li:
"Currently, Wu Fan’s spiritual enlightenment matter has been scheduled; it was determined by the headquarters before coming.
The current issue is...
Once Wu Fan gets his spiritual enlightenment, shall we have him directly pursue cultivation or...?"
Lin Li glanced at the table, shook his head:
"Cultivation matters should wait a while, I suggest letting this kid train a bit more.
Without a certain level of psychological cultivation, reckless exposure to high-tier powers can easily lead to losing oneself.
I have a suggestion—how about arranging for him to act as a leader at the construction site?"
Shi Zehong hesitated for a few seconds: "Is this... appropriate?"
Lin Li looked at the construction diagram on the wall and said:
"The construction site is our turf; all issues are controllable.
Besides, Wu Fan’s linguistic talent is valuable for us.
The biggest current flaw of our simultaneous translation devices is they can only translate dialogue in normal contexts.
Encountering emotional states, such as anger or frustration, proves difficult for it to identify.
To put it bluntly.
If someone sarcastically criticizes your poor playing skills compared to Kun, it might end up translating it as your talent akin to Mr. Xu—likely you might even say thank you to them.
So having Wu Fan around in certain contexts might be of great help.
Lastly...
He can get more acquainted with those impoverished Damo citizens, for Wu Fan, having witnessed the flourishing Modu, this contrast should cause him a significant visual impact.
I reviewed his profile; aside from his field of expertise, there aren’t any particularly glaring issues, and he’s still salvageable."
Shi Zehong, after thinking for a while, also found it reasonable and nodded:
"Alright, I’ll go to arrange now."
At the same time while the command center was discussing Wu Fan’s arrangement...
Hundreds of miles away, the Spirit Stone mine officially commenced operation.