Chapter 199: Chapter 199

Chapter 199: Mobile City’s “Airline Flight”

“Speaking of which, Bishop Albert, didn’t the Giants already cross the Great Wall to head east? Weren’t they able to capture the Jingtao Super Dam?” Zhou Xing couldn’t help but ask.

A disappointed look appeared on Albert’s face.

“Alas, we humans also hoped the Giants could prove themselves, but they simply couldn’t.”

“Then just how many armed forces did the monster side deploy in the Canyon Zone?” Li Ye asked.

Albert immediately stretched out his hand and carefully counted.

There were a total of six Level 3 Monstrous Civilizations in the Southern Continent.

To guard the Canyon Zone, the Monstrous Civilizations mobilized the armies of five of them.

These included the Hyenafolk Civilization, the Frankenstein Civilization, the Ghoul Civilization, the Gargoyle Civilization, and the Alchemical Werewolf Civilization.

The one left out was naturally the Giant Civilization, which, in the eyes of the three great monster organizations, was considered a complete traitor.

In addition to that, the United Sect, the War Alliance, and Natural Selection had also deployed Level 3-scale armies in the Canyon Zone.

“Hiss—” Li Ye sucked in a cold breath when he heard that.

If humans and monsters clashed there, the entire Canyon Zone would surely be turned upside down.

Albert returned to the main topic.

Taking advantage of the Giant Civilization’s rebellion, the human side wanted to make a big move against the monsters.

They intended to gather their forces in one breath and directly destroy the Jingtao Super Dam.

But at present, the problem was that they didn’t have enough power on hand.

“Therefore, we must recruit as many of the human Level 3 Mobile Cities and City Alliances in the Southern Continent as possible,” Albert said seriously.

According to his explanation, recruitment by the three major human organizations was quite a common practice in the Wasteland.

High-level Mobile Cities and City Alliances of the Wasteland served them and, in return, received corresponding rewards.

“So, will your Tomorrow Alliance take part in this?” Albert asked.

Li Ye quickly began evaluating whether the Tomorrow Alliance’s current combat strength could support its participation in such an earth-shattering battle.

Very soon, he reached a conclusion.

The intensity of the war breaking out in the Canyon Zone would definitely be extremely high, and the Tomorrow Alliance’s land and air combat forces were far from fully built. Participating in that war would put far too much pressure on them.

“Isn’t there a simpler recruitment action, Bishop Albert?” he asked.

Albert then offered another plan.

The Tomorrow Alliance could head toward the Taranis Ocean to weaken the monster forces there.

“That, I can accept.” Li Ye nodded.

After some thought, he decided to first head to the Tourism State of the Old Civilization Zone.

This way, there were two benefits.

First, the Tomorrow Alliance could continue collecting metal resources in the Tourism State while clearing out Giants.

Second, the Tomorrow Alliance could dispatch its naval and aerial forces to strike into the Taranis Ocean.

The only thing to be cautious of was the Level 3 Blood Clan Civilization.

Unlike before when they had first ventured out to sea, the Tomorrow Alliance’s combat power had since greatly increased. They now possessed production projects for Level 3 Destroyers, Level 3 Main Battle Tanks, Level 3 Fighter Jets, and Level 3 Submarines. The construction progress of their Special Forces had also advanced significantly.

Even against the Blood Clan Civilization, they now had the strength to fight.

Although his plan was already decided, Li Ye still had some concerns.

“Overall, the Tomorrow Alliance counts as a Level 3 City Alliance now, Bishop Albert.” He spoke with some unease. “Would a Level 3 City Alliance causing trouble in a Level 2 ocean count as a violation of the Silence Agreement?”

Albert waved his hand indifferently.

“Don’t forget, the Taranis Ocean has a Level 3 Monstrous Civilization. As for bullying the weak, they’ve done plenty of that.”

He then briefly explained the simplified agreement between humans and monsters regarding the Taranis Ocean.

Previously, both sides had fought a naval battle over control of the Taranis Ocean, limiting the Mobile Cities and equipment involved to Level 2 and below.

The human side had ultimately lost, handing over the Taranis Ocean.

To reinforce the island chain blocking the Southern seaways of the Western Wasteland Continent, the monster side deliberately dispatched a Level 3 Monstrous Civilization from the Southern Continent—

The Blood Clan Civilization.

Naturally, the human side had protested strongly. After all, Mobile Cities that sailed out of the Western Wasteland Continent were usually only Level 2 or Level 3, and the oppressive force of a Level 3 Monstrous Civilization was simply overwhelming.

After negotiations, the two sides reached a simplified agreement.

The human side tacitly allowed the Blood Clan Civilization to exist in the Taranis Ocean.

In exchange, the monster side permitted one Level 3 City Alliance of humans to attack the Taranis Ocean.

But the number of Level 3 City Alliances was limited to only one.

Li Ye frowned deeply.

One Level 3 City Alliance against one Level 3 Monstrous Civilization—the human side was still at a disadvantage.

Albert naturally understood his concern and spread his hands helplessly.

“The Ocean War was, after all, a defeat for the humans, so we simply have to swallow this bitter loss.”

After a moment of thought, Li Ye posed another question.

“Bishop Albert, if the Tomorrow Alliance succeeds in destroying the monster island chain, what reward will you give me?”

Albert waved his hand.

“A Level 3 City Promotion Blueprint is the guaranteed minimum! Naturally, the benefits won’t be lacking for you!”

If he obtained a Level 3 City Promotion Blueprint, it would mean that the Tomorrow could step onto the threshold of advancing to a Level 4 City.

“Come to think of it, at this pace, the Tomorrow might actually advance to Level 4 within a year,” he thought in astonishment.

A city that once struggled on the brink of life and death at Level 1, leaping three levels in a single year—such growth speed was truly terrifying!

And a Level 3 City Promotion Blueprint was only the minimum reward. The Tomorrow Alliance could still reap a hefty profit from the three major human organizations.

“Alright, I’ll accept this recruitment.” He nodded.

Li Ye’s thinking was pragmatic.

The Tomorrow Alliance didn’t necessarily have to fight tooth and nail to take the Taranis Ocean. They only needed to strike down a few Level 2 Monstrous Civilizations and seize their resource drops.

That way, the pressure was light, the gains were great, and with luck, they could even acquire Level 2 City Crystals, Structure Blueprints, and Promotion Blueprints.

Albert expressed that he would submit a report and inform the human side about the matter.

The quota to attack the Taranis Ocean was thus given to the Tomorrow Alliance.

The human high command would, in turn, notify the monster side about the Tomorrow Alliance’s attack, so both sides would be aware of the situation.

“This kind of war constrained within a framework is actually not too bad,” Li Ye thought.

To facilitate communication, Albert specially gave him a Level 4 satellite phone.

The thought of the journey ahead made Li Ye a little weary.

According to his plan, the Tomorrow Alliance would leave the Basin Region, follow the Great Wall to reach the Scrap Zone, then resume sea travel mode to reach the Taranis Ocean.

Albert then offered an entirely new suggestion.

“Perhaps, you could hitch a ride.” He said.

From Albert’s mouth, Li Ye learned a piece of news that left him shocked.

An airborne Level 4 Mobile Island, “Dreamsky Island,” would be passing over the central Southern Continent in two days.

Albert could help him report to the organization so that Dreamsky Island would transport the Tomorrow Alliance to the Tourism State of the Old Civilization Zone.

“An airborne Mobile Island?”

Shaken, Li Ye couldn’t help but feel a surge of emotion.

He had never expected such an existence to be in this world.

It truly proved that saying—only by reaching higher places could one see farther.

The Tomorrow Alliance would thus board Dreamsky Island and take an aerial route to the Taranis Ocean.

Amidst his excitement and joy, Li Ye also realized another problem.

At present, none of the cities in the Tomorrow Alliance had airborne accessory modules, so they couldn’t undergo aviation modifications.

“Thank you for your kindness, but our Tomorrow Alliance’s Mobile Cities can’t undergo aviation modifications, so we can’t get up there!” He let out a sigh.

Albert only gave a sly smile.

“Your thinking is far too limited! It’s already a Level 4 Mobile Island—do you think it doesn’t have a way to carry land-based Mobile Cities aboard?”

From his words, Li Ye learned that Dreamsky Island possessed a Level 5 item.

The Super Magnetic Attraction Device.

This Level 5 device could pull Mobile Cities of Level 3 and below into high altitude, allowing them to land on the island.

“Let’s leave it at that. I’ll help you notify the management of Dreamsky Island!” Albert waved his hand. “You’d best hurry back and prepare as well.”

He went on, still interested, to introduce Dreamsky Island.

This airborne Mobile Island was likewise built by the three major organizations working together.

It served two key purposes.

First, to provide a home for hundreds of thousands of people.

Second, to act as an aerial transport hub for Mobile Cities.

As a Level 4 Island, its size was immense, almost equivalent to a small region.

Mobile Cities from the Fifteen Continents, if they intended to develop in other continents, could submit a boarding application in advance to the stationed branches of the three world-class organizations.

The three organizations would then, according to Dreamsky Island’s course, arrange suitable landing sites and times in the corresponding continents.

Li Ye nodded repeatedly as he listened.

When it came to maintaining the ecological development of human Mobile Cities, the three world-class organizations never spared any effort.

But soon, another question arose in his mind.

“Do the monsters have airborne Mobile Islands too?”

Albert spread his hands wide.

“What do you think? Of course the monsters have them!”

Before leaving, Albert even gave Li Ye a blueprint as encouragement.

When Li Ye saw it, he was overjoyed—it was a Level 3 Bomber Blueprint.

【Item Name: B53-L “Black Rain” Bomber】

【Additional Effects: 1. Bombing range +40% 2. Defense +15% 3. Anti-tracking stealth coating】

【Crafting Requirements: 300 units of Iron Ore (Level 3), 150 units of Precision Flying Components (Level 3)】

“Anti-tracking stealth coating? Doesn’t that mean radar won’t be able to lock onto it?” Li Ye thought.

In City Battles, this Level 3 Bomber would be like an invisible assassin—able to bomb critical enemy positions, tank battalions, and even Mobile Cities when they were caught off guard.

He rubbed his chin, falling into thought.

Level 3 Fighter Jet, Level 3 Bomber—the Tomorrow Alliance already had the two main Level 3 aircraft. Now they could truly begin developing in the direction of aerial combat.

During this, he carefully read the introduction of the B53-L Black Rain Bomber.

As a Level 3 Bomber, it had the following bomb loadouts:

High-explosive bombs for destroying buildings and land forces.

Incendiary bombs filled with high-temperature fuel that created massive flames or even walls of fire upon detonation.

Cluster bombs that split into hundreds of submunitions in mid-air, covering an area the size of a soccer field.

Bunker-busting bombs specialized for buildings and even underground facilities.

This allowed the Black Rain Bomber to perform anti-infantry, anti-vehicle, and anti-building bombing missions.

The only drawback was that it could only carry out ground bombardments, with no anti-air capabilities whatsoever.

By contrast, the Vanguard Armed Gunship was a bit more versatile, practically a flying Mobile Fortress of War.

“This blueprint will definitely help you. Keep it up.” Albert patted his shoulder.

After returning to the Tomorrow aboard a Black Hawk Helicopter, Li Ye gathered everyone to announce his next plan.

Everyone was stunned as they listened.

“That’s not bad either. The Southern Continent is practically torn apart by war right now, so leaving early for a quieter place isn’t such a bad idea.” Fang Yong replied.

But before that, Li Ye had one urgent task left to do.

That was to hurry and finish harvesting all the metal resources in the Basin Region.

Since they were about to leave anyway, there was no need to deliberately preserve buildings convenient for Special Forces combat. Instead, they directly tore everything down in one go to collect rebar and steel beams.

With Li Ye’s command, the entire Tomorrow Alliance mobilized, frantically gathering metal resources throughout the Basin Region.

Not only that, but Li Ye also dispatched several Black Hawk Helicopters to the Scrap Zone to gather resources.

The sound of something whistling past reached him. He turned his head and saw Lin Wu roaring over in his Level 3 Wheelchair.

“I must say, your driving skills really are getting better and better.” He couldn’t help but sigh in admiration.

Lin Wu only smiled faintly.

“When I first heard your latest news, I was quite surprised,” he said. “But this way, the Tomorrow Alliance has to start preparing for naval warfare again.”

He quickly realized something else and added another line.

“And also, island landing operations.”

“Island landing operations, huh?”

Li Ye frowned slightly.

Such operations were indeed necessary, because the monsters controlled numerous islands.

On those islands, they had surely deployed fortresses, artillery positions, and strongholds of all sizes.

To destroy the island chain, the Tomorrow Alliance would have to uproot them.

“No matter. We have Level 3 Main Battle Tanks and Prometheus,” he said. “Landing operations will be relatively easy overall.”

“I actually have a better plan.”

From Lin Wu, Li Ye learned of his combat scheme.

By using Bullfrog Vehicles, the Special Forces could be deployed under the cover of night directly onto monster islands to launch surprise attacks.

Equipped with Level 3 Firearms, Level 3 Camouflage Combat Uniforms, Level 3 Jetpacks, and Level 3 Grenades, the Special Forces would be a true dimensional strike against islands defended by Level 2 Monstrous Civilizations.

“That could definitely work!” Li Ye’s eyes lit up as well.

“At last, we’re full.” On the deck, Li Ye let out a heartfelt sigh.

Over the past three days, the Tomorrow Alliance had stripped the Basin Region clean of metal resources.

The collected scrapped vehicles, steel beams, abandoned household appliances, and all kinds of metal products were now piled into several towering mountains.