Invincible Copy System
Chapter Summary
Liu Ning was also observing all of this, but what he was observing was not how the black-horned ants killed people, but the movements of the black-horned ants around him. But now, it seems that the black-horned ants don't eat people; they just kill the person alone and then continue moving towards the city wall. Are they still thinking about making money at a time like this?" Fang Qiang punched the city wall, harboring deep resentment towards the people in the army.
In Luo Dong's eyes, there were several comrades not far away. Although they were also running for their lives, they were not fast enough and had already been caught up by a black ant.
Compared to the black-horned ants, they were the real ants. One of the three died instantly, and the other two were killed within half a minute. They had no ability to resist at all. If it weren't for Liu Ning, he would have been one of them.
Liu Ning was also observing all of this, but what he was observing was not how the black-horned ants killed people, but the movements of the black-horned ants around him.
Previously, when black-horned ants killed someone, they would eat that person on the spot. But now, it seems that the black-horned ants don't eat people; they just kill the person alone and then continue moving towards the city wall. It turns out that these things are going to attack the city.
The black-horned ants were only 370 meters away from the city wall, and the cannons on the wall were already aimed at them. The reason they hadn't fired yet was to give Liu Ning and his men the last 5 seconds. These warrior apprentices were their most valuable assets, so they had to be brought back as soon as possible.
The elevator doors were slowly closing. The three of them were still 10 meters away from the elevator. Liu Ning seized the opportunity, threw Luo Dong inside, and then pushed Fang Qiang. Liu Ning also entered at the last moment, making it a last-minute surprise.
After the elevator doors closed, Liu Ning heard a rumbling sound.
This is when the cannons on the city wall opened fire. 155mm and 203mm howitzers were thrown out like they were free. These improved shells were extremely powerful and could blast an area of 200 meters around into oblivion.
When Liu Ning arrived at the top of the city wall, many people were watching from there. What surprised Liu Ning was what happened.
These cannons were indeed powerful enough that the trees below began to burn. However, some of the black-horned ants fell in the flames, while many more managed to break through the barrage of cannon fire.
These ferocious beasts are incredibly powerful...
No wonder humans couldn't gain the upper hand; after their mutation, they now possess extremely strong defensive capabilities.
"They still haven't used laser cannons? These bastards in the army, I really don't understand what they're thinking. Are they still thinking about making money at a time like this?"
Fang Qiang punched the city wall, harboring deep resentment towards the people in the army.
Liu Ning didn't understand, but Fang Qiang understood perfectly.
When the ferocious beasts appeared, the army on the city wall had two ways to deal with them.
One option is to use these traditional artillery pieces, and the other is to use laser artillery. We can produce the shells for traditional artillery here, but we can't produce the energy for laser artillery; it has to be transported from other base cities.
Everything on the city wall was under their control. If they repelled the beasts' attack with ordinary cannonballs, they could simply say they used laser cannons and make a profit.
But making money also depends on timing. Now that so many ferocious beasts have charged through the barrage of ordinary cannons, if we don't use laser cannons, these beasts might rush to the bottom of the city wall and damage it. Wouldn't the losses be even greater then?
Perhaps the officers on the city wall sensed it and began using laser cannons at this point, but it was already too late.
If they had used the laser cannons earlier, those ferocious beasts wouldn't have been able to break through that layer of security, and the patrol members on this side of the security line could have survived. Now, tens of thousands more people have died.
Besides these original patrol members, many crops around the city walls were also damaged by the ferocious beasts.
These crops were the lifeblood of the city's residents, but the army's higher-ups didn't care. What did it matter if a few civilians starved to death? They wouldn't go hungry anyway.
Even if all the crops outside the city fail, they can still buy food from other places; they can't have no food at all.
The upper class has no shortage of food; it is only the ordinary people who are short of food. After this beast tide, the lives of ordinary people will definitely be even more difficult in the second half of the year.
"Get in the elevator right now! This isn't a place for you. Get down!"
An officer's voice rang out; this was the officer in charge.
Because his foolish command just now resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of patrolmen outside, this guy has to cover it up, and the first thing he needs to do is to prevent these apprentice soldiers from being here.
Fang Qiang and Liu Ning were both unconvinced, but neither of them stood up to say anything.
After all, they were martial artists in the army, and their own strength was too small. Looking at the other patrol members around them, although they were all unconvinced, they couldn't afford to offend people in the army.
Although everyone has a military establishment, theirs is a fixed establishment, while ours is a temporary establishment, just like the difference between the Central Army and the miscellaneous army. Once a conflict occurs between the two sides, the military court will tend to favor the fixed establishment.
This is the reality of society, and it's something Liu Ning can't control, since individual power is insignificant.
"Get out of here, you bunch of useless trash! Do you think you can achieve anything by standing here? You're even standing in our firing positions, delaying our hunt for ferocious beasts."
Liu Ning was already feeling aggrieved, and then a guy carrying a sniper rifle shoved him and started swearing at him. Would Liu Ning let this go?
You bastards are killing ferocious beasts on the city walls, how can that be the same as us fighting them down below?
If you miss with your first shot, you can fire a second one. But if we make a mistake, everyone could lose their lives.
We were supposed to keep to ourselves, but is what you're saying even human? Liu Ning couldn't hold back anymore.
"Who the hell are you calling trash? Swallow what you just said, or I'll beat the shit out of you."
They were all rough men, and Liu Ning's words weren't pleasant either.
The patrol members who were retreating nearby also stopped. Although the sniper's words were unpleasant, they dared not say anything.
After all, this was the result of long-standing prestige. But when they heard that Liu Ning had let them out, they were all very happy. They all thought that this guy was really good, brave enough to dare to clash with these regular troops.
The sniper paused for a moment after hearing Liu Ning's words.
I've never seen such an arrogant patrolman before. This kid seems to need a good beating! Doesn't he know what the consequences of clashing with our troops are? You've really got some nerve.