Armor-Piercing Munition: Face Me, Carbon-Based Monster! Chapter 41 Uniting the Forces that Can Be United

The process of crossing the defense zone went much smoother than Chen Jian had anticipated. After clarifying their identities, the Holy Blood Temple, still in a cooperative relationship with the chanical God Sect, quickly arranged for soone to assist them. Seizing the mont as the Terror Demons were still in chaos, the eight people, with lightning speed, broke through the Terror Demons’ defense line and made a swift return to the East Bank of the Yangtze River, entering the controlled zone of Han Shui City.

There were no unnecessary interrogations nor additional inspections, which gave Chen Jian a newfound understanding of the Holy Blood Temple’s power.

Although, as Xu Lie ntioned, the chanical God Sect was the true master of this city, it was evident that the influence of the Holy Blood Temple had already infiltrated every aspect of Han Shui City, even to the extent of forming a "Shadow Governor."

This made Chen Jian even more wary of the Holy Blood Temple.

After all, visible enemies always have a way to be dealt with, but if soone were to stab you in the back...

That would truly be impossible to guard against.

Chen Jian felt sowhat troubled.

He genuinely did not want to spend his energy on scheming and plotting. After all, there’s still archaeology to be done, hunting to undertake, and technology trees to climb. The manpower he has available is already limited; how could he afford to waste it?

Therefore, the best approach would still be to establish a separate entity... start afresh.

Think of ways to build his own stronghold, where, under the condition of abundant resources, he can strictly screen the native residents who co to seek refuge, establishing a complete basic education system to ensure the purity of his team.

Only the forces built like this would have sufficient combat power and be able to fight against the various threats in this wasteland.

And win.

It seems that the scouting mission to the Military Armant Engineering College is already urgent.

As he walked towards Han Shui City, Chen Jian ticulously planned in his mind, and when he returned to his residence and the Holy Blood Team prepared to leave, he called out to Xu Lie.

Then, he spoke:

"This operation is bound to be exposed. The managers of Han Shui City can’t possibly ignore the abnormal movents of the Blood Skull."

"They will definitely send soone to scout the Blood Skull Camp and then discover the corpse of the Blood Sun General."

"We can’t hide it, nor can we explain it."

"So, if we need to be exposed... you know what to say, right?"

Xu Lie was stunned, then asked in amazent:

"You want us to take the credit for this?"

"Yes."

Chen Jian nodded and answered:

"The fa is yours, but we want all the benefits."

"Don’t ntion any 80-20 split, all the rewards belong to us, but you can get a... hero’s title."

"The people here will rember that it was your brave actions that resolved the threat of the Blood Skull near Han Shui City."

"The prestige of the Holy Blood Temple will further increase, and you can also gain more potential benefits."

"How about it, reasonable?"

"Reasonable!"

Xu Lie answered without hesitation, bowing to Chen Jian with a Holy Blood Ceremony.

Chen Jian returned the salute, and after putting down his hand, Xu Lie and the others turned to leave, but Li Shi remained in place.

"The Chosen One, my shield..."

Only then did Chen Jian rember that he had asked him to throw away the steel shield, and now he owed him a shield.

He pondered for a mont and then said:

"If you’re asking to give it to you now, I can’t possibly take it out."

"But I promise you, I will definitely give you sothing better than your original shield."

"If you need it right now, I can first give you so compensation. Is that okay?"

"No need, no need, I can wait for you."

Li Shi waved his hands repeatedly, smiling broadly.

In fact, what he cared about was not an ordinary shield but "a shield obtained from the Chosen One"!

Although he was simple-minded and even a bit naïve, he understood many basic principles.

He had only helped these Chosen Ones a little, and they were willing to give him a new shield.

In this apocalyptic world, this was already a huge benefit, a great kindness.

Given this, what’s the harm in waiting a bit?

If needed, he could just find ti to go back and retrieve that shield first...

Li Shi left happily, and after closing the door, Chen Jian let out a long, relieved sigh.

Looking at the floor full of equipnt, he felt that long-lost sense of security had finally been sowhat replenished.

But before he could speak, He Shuo, standing beside him, lowered his voice and said:

"This Li Shi, I think we can try to recruit him."

"We have too much equipnt now and no usable combat vehicles. Relying on just a few of us, we really can’t carry so much stuff."

"Li Shi is a Holy Blood, and I’ve observed that his strength and endurance are quite strong, making him suitable as a logistics soldier."

"Most importantly, I feel he’s different from Xu Lie. His faith in the Holy Blood Temple doesn’t seem as strong...?"

"It’s not just him."

Lei Jie interjected:

"Xie Liu, Zeng Yi, and Li Shi, compared to Xu Lie, are not the sa."

"Li Shi is just the most prominent, but if we really need to say, Xie Liu and Zeng Yi could also be on the observation list."

"I believe we cannot blindly exclude anyone and must unite all available forces, trying to divide potential enemies and address the primary conflict first."

"Agree."

"Agree."

Chen Jian and Shen Yue both spoke up, so the four mbers of the Holy Blood Team instantly had a prioritization in their minds.

"Therefore, for the upcoming scouting activities in Han Shui City and the Military Armant Engineering College, we can also invite their four-mber team to join us."

"This is both cooperation and a test."

"Those who pass the test, we keep."

"Those who do not pass the test, or even make mistakes..."

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Chen Jian did not finish the sentence, but everyone understood what he ant.

His proposal was unanimously approved, and as the plan was confird, the few of them felt slightly more relaxed, squatting on the ground to sort out the newly acquired equipnt.

The most troubleso task was undoubtedly picking out the bullets, and their eyes were almost blind by the ti they finally sorted out 160 rounds of 7.62 bullets and 120 rounds of 5.8mm bullets.

The quantity was not much, but it was not a loss; they even gained sothing.

Of the 12 mortar shells, one was damaged and unusable, leaving 11, with 5 allocated to Chen Jian and 6 to Lei Jie.

As for the grenades, those were distributed evenly, with each person getting 6, completing the allocation perfectly.

The two launchers were undoubtedly Lei Jie’s, with no contention.

Equipnt distribution basically completed, the four of them sat cross-legged to rest, satisfied.

Chen Jian contemplated whether to continue eating the dried rations Li Shi had previously sent, or to explore what "dining services" Han Shui City had to offer. However, suddenly, cannon sounds were heard from outside the door.

Several of them jumped up and rushed to their respective combat positions, but in the blink of an eye, Lei Jie issued the "safe" command.

"It’s not shelling."

"It’s fireworks!"

Chen Jian walked to the window, looking at the dark blue sky that was about to turn completely dark, where bursts of bright yellow flas blood.

In the distance, the triumphant hymns of the chanical God Sect grew closer.

Evidently, the Blood Skull that attempted to attack Han Shui City had been annihilated.

The residents of Han Shui City luxuriously lit candles, carbide lamps, and electric lights.

This town was brightly lit, and people erged from their residences, filling the streets that should have been quiet.

From the highest point of Han Shui City’s council hall ca the holy words, whose grand voice reached every corner of the city.

"In the na of the Holy Trinity, witnessed by Holy Blood, we let heretical blood dye the Yangtze River red."

"The vile, lowly Blood Skulls lted under the glory of gunpowder, disappearing without a trace under the sprinkling of Holy Blood."

"Rejoice, people of Han Shui."

"Tonight, we shall revel in our victory!"

Chen Jian pushed the door open and stepped outside.

Struggling residents, caught in their hardships, cheered and filled the streets as if they truly had achieved so remarkable victory.

The celebration had begun.