Armor-piercing bullets don't believe in carbon-based monsters

Chapter 257: Han River Crisis
On the other side, just as Chen Jian shared the movements of monsters near Jinling City with people inside Jinling City, inside Hanshui City.

Li Xian sat behind the long table in the meeting hall. Next to him was Zhou Qin, the supervisor of the Holy Blood Hall, who also held an important position in the City Defense Department.

Both of them looked extremely nervous and uneasy, an uneasiness even greater than when they were facing the threat from Yellowstone City.

After a long period of relative silence, Li Xian finally moved.

He tapped the table in front of him lightly, and then said:

"We have no retreat."

"The Mechanicus is unable to send more Skitarii to support them, and other towns are unable to take care of themselves."

"Xianning, Jiujiang, Xishui, Wuxue. The place that is most likely to save us now is not Xianning, but Wuxue Town, which is slowly growing stronger with the support of the Yuanhuan Chamber of Commerce and the Huaxia Army."

"Although their population is small, their equipment is quite advanced."

"I heard that the Yuanhuan Chamber of Commerce just transported a batch of weapons seized by the Chinese Army from Quancheng to Wuxue Town, including a large number of explosives and automatic weapons."

"If we need help, we can only turn to them."

"At least, they still have some energy left."

“It’s not realistic to find them.”

Zhou Qin shook his head and sighed, then said:
"Their 'remaining strength' is only based on defense. In fact, Wuxue Town is already having trouble dealing with the increasingly active Blood Skeletons in the surrounding area."

"Haven't you heard? Recently, the trade routes passing through Wuxue Town have been frequently attacked. This was no small matter in the past."

"The whole area is in dire straits, and everyone is struggling to save themselves. How could they be so kind as to come and save us?"

"us."

"So what do you think we should do?"

Li Xian interrupted Zhou Qin and then said in a slightly annoyed tone:

"This is not okay, and that is not okay. I am not sitting here discussing this with you just to listen to your refutation!"

"I have already tried my best to fight for the Mechanical Temple. I even sacrificed my position and future to argue for it. What about you?"

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Zhou Qin was silent for a long time before he spoke:
“I tried that, too.”

"But compared to the Mechanical Temple, the current situation of the Holy Blood Temple is even more...more turbulent."

"A large number of manpower was invested in the work of population migration to the south, and some were dispersed to various places to organize reconnaissance."

"The Holy Father is totally incapable of organizing the forces needed to care for a single town, and in fact, it would be an irrational and unprofitable option for him."

"He has promised to send a team to support us, but isn't it still a drop in the bucket for us?"

"Believe me, I don't want to see this city destroyed any more than you do."

“But I really tried my best.”

"All I can do is stay with you."

"At least I will not take a step back until the monster tears my body apart."

After the words fell, Li Xian, who had originally spoken in a bad tone, also fell silent.

He sighed deeply, paused for a few seconds and then said:
"I'm sorry, I lost control."

"I'm just too stressed out."

"One level 5 monster, more than level monsters, and a large number of small monsters"

"Since I came to Hanshui City, I have never encountered such a difficult situation."

"The most ridiculous thing is that we actually lost so many troops because of that meaningless fight."

"If we had known that the Chinese army would develop to this extent, why would we have wasted our manpower in Huangshi City?"

At this point, Li Xian showed a self-deprecating smile on his face, while Zhou Qin shrugged and said:
"What can we do? No one is omniscient and omnipotent."

"But in the end, let's focus on what's in front of us."

"That level three monster is expected to reach the edge of Hanshui City in a week. How do you plan to arrange defense?"

"It may be necessary to sacrifice some of the Crusaders." Li Xian frowned and said after thinking for a moment:
"I will deploy the defense line on the bridge and establish an artillery position using the commanding heights."

"We now have a total of 24 artillery pieces. Even if we can't kill the monster directly, it will be enough to cause serious damage to it."

"However, this position will probably only have two or three opportunities to fire."

"After opening fire, the position will definitely be exposed."

"All the artillery priests and servitors have no time to retreat. They are doomed to die."

"After that, it's up to you guys."

"I need the Holy Blood to bring enough explosives to kill the injured monsters. I'm afraid these Holy Bloods won't survive."

Hearing Li Xian's words, Zhou Qin nodded slowly.

"I will lead the team myself."

"No, you stay and command."

Li Xian waved his hand and said:
"Even if we can kill this level 3 monster, it doesn't mean the battle is over."

"The five level 4 monsters and the smaller monsters will continue to attack Hanshui City. We need to retain some of our strength to deal with their threats."

"By the Holy Trinity, this is a dead end"

After saying this, the two fell silent again.

Yes, no matter how they deduce or arrange it, they cannot change the fate of Hanshui City which is destined to be destroyed.

There were too few weapons, too few fighters, and the enemy was too powerful.

All resistance is nothing but a dying struggle.

And now, the shadow of death has gradually loomed. In the battle the day before, they lost two Holy Blood Warriors and more than a dozen Crusaders.

And their opponent is just a level 4 monster.
Li Xian looked up at the Holy Trinity symbol on the dome of the meeting hall. At this moment, he felt a deep sense of powerlessness in his heart.

The Mechanicus couldn't save Hanshui City, and neither could the Holy Trinity.——
What if it is the Chinese Army?
Suddenly, a flash of lightning seemed to flash through his mind.

At the same time, Zhou Qin suddenly sat up straight.

The two looked at each other and said at the same time:

"Looking for the Chinese Army?"

There is no need for much explanation or even much discussion about tacit understanding.

They all realized that this was their last option and also their best option at the moment!

"Can you contact the Huaxia Army?"

"I can!"

Li Xian rushed towards the radio without hesitation and adjusted the frequency to the string of numbers that he had memorized by heart.

Then, there were incessant calls.

A few minutes later, a reply came from the headset.

Li Xian quickly explained the situation in Hanshui City, and then there was a long silence on the other end.

It grew so long that he even thought that all his hopes had been dashed and that his last savior had given up on Han Shui City.

But soon, his expression changed.

Zhou Qin, who was standing by, watched him say "I understand" several times in a row and put down his headphones, so he quickly stepped forward and asked:
"What did they say?"

A smile appeared on Li Xian's face.

He opened his mouth and answered:

“They let us hold on for a few days.”

"Within a week, they will send support!"

(End of this chapter)