In the name of supernatural powers

Chapter 241 Unrestricted Flat-Open Fighting

The Cangwu Public Security Command, together with the riot police force, marched forward in rows of ten, holding up their riot shields, like a wall.

Their movements were perfectly synchronized, like those of a cold, mechanical machine.

Opposite them stood a vast crowd, hundreds upon hundreds of Japanese gathered together. The leader was a man dressed in samurai attire, with a white cloth strip bearing the words "Loyalty and Righteousness" tied around his head, holding an iron rod, and shouting in a heavily accented Japanese language:

"Gentlemen, let these lackeys of the Federation witness our Bushido!"

"Long live the Emperor!"

The samurai charged ahead, brandishing their clubs and shouting the name of the emperor, whose lineage they still cherished.

But even a middle school student in the Federation knows that the so-called Emperor died during the Federation's civilization and expansion 150 years ago.

Religion, divine authority, and imperial power were all consumed by the raging fire during the expansion of civilization.

For the next century, the Federation worked to reform religious forces, with a focus on combating extremist religions.

For example, the Japanese Shinto religion, which regarded the emperor as a god, naturally needed to be eliminated.

There are rumors that the Emperor was beheaded, and rumors that the Federation granted him citizenship and reformed him. Even if he didn't die without an heir, a century has passed and he has long since lost his original status.

However, in the short span of ten years following the Great Cataclysm, Shintoism rose rapidly again and became the spiritual pillar of the Japanese people.

Shintoism has always proclaimed that the gods will descend to earth again.

The next second, the stick landed squarely on the samurai's body and face.

Before he could even cry out in pain, two more blows struck his eye sockets, sending blood splattering onto the riot shield.

The police officer raised his shield and knocked him down, then proceeded to punch and kick him.

The Japanese, who had been shouting and yelling, immediately began to wail in pain. The police batons were swung around and rained down on the Japanese.

Six batons per second is not the limit for federal police, but the limit for the bodies of the citizens.

Behind them, the vehicles of the First Mobile Squadron led by Lu Zhao stopped, waiting for the police ahead to clear the road and maintain order.

Cao Yang, who was sitting to the side, leaned out and saw this scene, cursing, "Damn it, these Japanese people deserve a beating. They should all be killed. Every time we go on a mission, there are gang members who bring a huge group of people to disrupt the mission."

When carrying out missions of different levels, the special counter-terrorism unit needs to adjust the intensity of the attacks accordingly.
For example, there was the recent black market for supplements, where thugs killed people in the streets of Chinatown. These were even superhumans. Such lawless behavior naturally deserves a heavy blow.

As soon as the special operations forces arrived, they immediately launched the most severe attack.

If it is an ordinary people's riot, the enemy can use firearms to shoot and kill some of them; otherwise, they cannot use firearms.

Cao Yang, a frontline combatant, couldn't understand why the Federation had to impose such restrictions. Anyone who dared to resist could be shot dead, which was both convenient and satisfying.

Lu Zhao said, "If we shoot and kill every time, it will become a massacre. Violent suppression will only provoke more violent resistance, and restricting law enforcement is also to restrict the people."

"They dare?" Cao Yang's eyes widened, then he realized that the person he was speaking to was his superior, and his voice immediately softened.

“Commander Lu, you’re new and don’t know this yet. These people are bullies who prey on the weak. Don’t be fooled by how these Japanese are crying out in pain when they’re being beaten; they’ve beaten up other ethnic groups quite a bit on a regular basis.”

"They are responsible for many of the massacres. Five out of every ten serial murders each year are committed by Japanese."

Lu Zhao shook his head and said, "These are two different things. Even if the Japanese people's spirit and culture are distorted, it cannot be a reason for massacre."

Although the Federation did not grant its citizens the same treatment as citizens, engaged in unrestricted fighting every day, and subjected them to various forms of exploitation and differential treatment, it never carried out a massacre.

You could say the Federation is ruthless, but you can't say the Federation is stupid.

This seemingly minor form of discipline is actually a very clever political strategy, demonstrating that the federal leadership is not so arrogant as to truly disregard its citizens.

Making the citizens aware that the Federation will not use firearms either can reduce a lot of conflict and avoid wasting manpower.

The people are treated like cattle and horses on a daily basis. When they can't stand it anymore, they jump up and go on strike. After being beaten, they continue to work.

If you really can't suppress them, then outwardly back down and find their opinion leaders to take you under their wing.

Even among the people of a nation, there are ethnic groups, and within the same ethnic group, there are classes, and conflicts exist between classes.

The federation does not need to confront all its citizens; it is a resource allocator, not a competitor.

It would be beneath us to fight the people; we should let them fight each other.

On the one hand, the federal government promotes Chinese supremacy while showing great respect for its core supporters. On the other hand, it also considers material conditions, requiring villagers to pay grain taxes.

They are nationalist in spirit and thoroughly pragmatic in material matters.

The main contradiction is that the external threat from the ancient gods is insufficient to provide a high-quality living environment for everyone.

The Federation is like a cold machine called pragmatism, with everything aimed at the survival of civilization.

The fighting ended about ten minutes later.

The rioters were dragged to both sides of the road and detained and arrested by special personnel.

Generally, people who participate in riots of this magnitude are not imprisoned, but are instead sold directly to unscrupulous factories as laborers, waiting for their families to bail them out.

Pingkai State is adjacent to Cangwu City, and overall the public security is not too bad; it is relatively civilized in all aspects.

If we go any further, things won't be so peaceful.

Military vehicles drove through the streets, heading deeper into Binh Khe State, while arrest operations were being carried out simultaneously in other areas.

They want to turn the entire state upside down.

The First Mobile Squadron's destination was an office building with a sign outside that read "Inoue Office".

This is their mission target: a hideout of the Inoue Group, a Kyoto-based criminal organization. Intelligence indicates the Inoue Group is a law enforcement agency of the Kyoto State, with a thousand members, a large arsenal of firearms, and Tier 3 superhumans, making them a high-risk target.

As the military vehicle approached from a distance, before it even got close to the office, gunmen who had been lying in ambush on both sides of the building poked their heads out and raised their rifles, ready to fire.

Bang bang bang!
The machine gun fired first, and six bullets flew toward the ambushing gunmen in an eerie arc, piercing their skulls. One of them was a superhuman who instinctively rolled away to dodge them.

Sitting in the back of the military vehicle, Lu Zhao pointed his gun outward and pulled the trigger again.

To many special operations soldiers, the bullet flew backward and then, as if it had eyes, veered off course, seemingly hitting a target.

"Stop the car, there's an ambush ahead."

At Lu Zhao's command, the voice was transmitted to everyone via walkie-talkie, and the convoy immediately stopped.

The mentally gifted individuals in the team also conducted investigations, and new information was constantly being reported.

At this moment, Lu Zhao's spiritual power had already spread out completely, covering an area of ​​three thousand meters, leaving no enemy with any chance to hide.

He just took care of the gunmen on the rooftop; there were twelve of them in total.

This machine gun is quite useful.

Lu Zhao couldn't help but admire him.

He used to prefer sniper rifles because his mental strength wasn't strong enough, allowing him to control only one bullet at a time. Now, with his continuous progress in cultivation, his mental strength has also increased, and the weight and number of objects he can control are constantly increasing.

Lu Zhao can now control six bullets at a time. If we don't consider precise operation and just slightly change the direction, he can control thirty or forty bullets at a time.

In this way, machine guns can replace high-precision sniper rifles, with little difference in power and range between the two.

In practical applications, machine guns are always far superior to sniper rifles. Especially after the Cataclysm, when humanity faces a massive number of Ancient God creatures, the effectiveness of sniper rifles becomes even less.

If the goal is to carry out a decapitation strike, there are plenty of superhumans capable of it. Machine guns, on the other hand, are preferred even by third-tier superhumans in war, because carrying bullets consumes far less energy than using supernatural powers.

The purpose of firearms is to provide superhumans with more means of attack, not to defeat them.

Lu Zhao carried a Horned Dragon Bow in case of emergency, but he would definitely have to deal with ordinary enemies with a gun.

"1. The rooftop sniper has been eliminated. Across the street from the main target building, 21 firing positions have been found in three buildings, all deployed at windows."

“There is a heavy machine gun position at the main entrance of the building. Two lurking threats were found on the flanks: 5 people in the first-floor shops on the left and 8 people in the first-floor shops on the right.”

Lu Zhao's calm voice came through the walkie-talkie, and all sixty special agents were astonished.

While psychic superhumans are rare, they are not uncommon within special countermeasures units; almost every squadron has at least one.

Elite combat units like the mobile squadron have three members, ensuring that all squads have reconnaissance capabilities.

However, their mental detection is generally limited to within one kilometer and has many limitations.

Those who can sense the existence of life may not be able to see the specific situation. Those who can see the specific situation may not be able to sense life, and their perception range may be within a few hundred meters.

This location is still two kilometers away from the target location, beyond the effective range of the firearm.

Before even reaching engagement range, the Lu detachment had already taken down more than a dozen thugs and obtained all the information inside the building. Isn't that a bit too impressive?

While everyone was surprised, no one raised any questions.

Because it is currently a period of war, making false reports about military affairs can result in a court-martial.

Cao Yang asked, "Captain Lu, what kind of supernatural power do you have? How can you be so strong? Is it a mental ability?"

He was immediately at a disadvantage when he shook hands with the other person for the first time, and almost cried out in pain.

I originally thought it was a physical supernatural power, but now I see it's actually a mental one, which defies common sense.

It possesses both reconnaissance capabilities and formidable physical strength. Does it have all the advantages without any drawbacks?
"State secret".

Lu Zhao had no obligation to answer, and said, "This is the first time I've participated in a mission like this. Cao Yang, you will take command and formulate the plan."

"Yes!"

After a brief discussion lasting about three minutes.

Once a battle plan was set, armored vehicles led the way, machine guns suppressed the firing points on both sides, and six groups were divided to suppress each floor.

The specific tactical details are controlled by the squad leaders.

Although Lu Zhao was the highest-ranking commander present, he did not express any opinions throughout the process, instead learning from the experience of senior officers such as Cao Yang.

At the same time, they are also learning how a second-tier superhuman unit should fight, how to deal with different situations, and how to maximize the abilities of their comrades.

The supernatural powers granted each person an unreplicable individuality, which resulted in the Federation not having a single, universally applicable battle manual.

Frontline officers need to adapt to local conditions and develop strategies based on the exceptional abilities of their own teams.

For example, if a team has a lot of people with the Earth element as their special ability, then a direct, forceful attack can be considered.

The first squadron has an assault team composed of ten earth-type superhumans. Their composite heavy armor combined with their petrified skin makes them difficult to harm with firearms.

The mission began with armored vehicles leading the way. Upon arriving at the office building, the two gun emplacements on both sides immediately launched an attack, with some thugs even wielding rocket launchers.

A second-tier transcendent being would either die or be crippled if struck by it.

Lu Zhao immediately pulled the trigger, and more than a dozen bullets flew out, killing the first thug holding the rocket launcher, as well as three or four people who peeked out of the window.

This time, someone again used supernatural abilities to dodge the bullets.

Immediately afterwards, someone else tried to peek out and attack.

This demonstrates that these gang members possess a strong fighting spirit and are no longer ordinary gangs.

As Lu Zhao pulled the trigger, the machine gun fired again, and blood splattered through the window once more.

In less than ten seconds, the most troublesome firing positions on both sides of the building stopped showing themselves.

Everyone was stunned by what they saw.

It's one thing for Captain Lu to have such amazing reconnaissance abilities, but is his telekinetic manipulation really that precise?

Mental superhumans can alter the trajectory of moving objects; few can perform such large-scale and precise manipulation.

Most people's mental power is like having an extra hand to throw objects. They can't apply force to objects traveling at high speeds to change their trajectory.

Cao Yang was completely speechless.

This ability alone is enough to secure a foothold within the special operations force.

This ability to make bullets curve precisely and hit their targets is nothing short of a one-sided massacre for most people.

The assault team then disembarked from the armored vehicle and stormed into the target building, with another team entering from each of the two side floors.

Lu Zhao did not make another move; he observed the efficient slaughter carried out by the special agents.

The assault team was particularly impressive, fighting back under heavy machine gun fire, with bullets hitting them and sending sparks flying.

Even if the special steel plate is broken, its petrified skin can withstand most of the damage.

The only injured person was someone whose skin was corroded by a corrosive liquid used by a water-savvy individual.

About half an hour later, most of the gang members on the floor were killed.

Another third-tier superhuman escaped the building under the cover of five or six subordinates, weaving through the narrow corridors.

Lu Zhao immediately reported to the various teams, and Cao Yang's team chased after them to intercept them, and the two sides broke out into battle again.

The third-tier superhuman took advantage of the chaos to escape, and two special counter-insurgency soldiers from Cao Yang's team immediately gave chase.

Lu Zhao's voice, tinged with anger, came through the communication device.

"Anyone who dares to leave the group is fired right now!"

In theory, even a Tier 3 superhuman cannot be completely immune to firearms. Two fully armed Tier 2 special counter-terrorism soldiers could potentially kill him, and their chances of success are not small.

However, it was precisely this "take it or leave it" mentality that indirectly led to the high casualty rate of the special operations forces.

Lu Zhao dared not say that if everyone followed the rules, the casualty rate could be reduced to below 5%, but the mortality rate could be reduced.

He has repeatedly emphasized this point recently, and yet someone has made a mistake again today.

Upon hearing the stern reprimand coming from the walkie-talkie, the two soldiers immediately stopped in their tracks.

Lu Zhao then arrived and helped the enemies who had been killed and left behind to cover their retreat, so that he could continue the pursuit with the two squads.

Twenty men, twenty guns—even if the opponent is a third-tier superhuman, they can only flee for their lives.

Moreover, not every Tier 3 is Zhao De; Tier 3 in the State District is not on the same level as the Federal City Executive.

200 points of vitality is Tier 3, and 599 points of vitality is also Tier 3.

(End of this chapter)