I transformed into a cute girl and lived a carefree life in the apocalypse.

This effect is second only to ballistic missiles, but the launch cost is many times lower than that of ballistic missiles. It is a powerful weapon that can turn the tide of battle!

However, while it has advantages, it also has disadvantages.

The biggest issue is undoubtedly its size. It's impossible to build every electromagnetic railgun that big. This first unit is far too cumbersome; bringing it here already took a huge amount of effort from the military. A machine with this caliber is only suitable for city defense.

To create a mobile electromagnetic railgun platform with excellent off-road capabilities, the railgun itself must be miniaturized. However, this would inevitably reduce its power. The military personnel were torn between these two options, unsure which to retain.

Is the goal to create a super weapon platform, or to miniaturize electromagnetic railguns and apply them to tanks?

This is a difficult choice.

After discussion, a group of military leaders came up with an answer to this question: "We must do both things!"

There's a super weapon platform right there in the Sichuan Military Administrative Region! Just install it there and see!

Miniaturization is also necessary for tanks. The various costs of each movement of the Dragon are astronomical, while tanks are much more cost-effective in comparison.

Both the deployment cost and launch cost are far lower than Longteng. Although the power will also be much lower, it is not a big problem. If the mass is not enough, the number can make up for it!

Therefore, the next application of electromagnetic railguns has gradually been put on the agenda, striving to bring it to market as soon as possible and contribute to the fight against mutated species.

After Yan Shan left, the morale of the army did not decline, but instead rose higher and higher. They advanced slowly and soon reached the edge of the city, where a hand-to-hand battle was about to begin!

"Get ready, it's time for us to take the stage."

Yan Ziming rolled up her sleeves, full of energy; she could no longer contain her primal power!

Chapter Twenty: Entry

If we're going to enter the city, it's better to reduce the number of mutated species here first, to avoid being overwhelmed once we get in.

Maintain this firepower advantage, plug this gap, and suppress the mutated species! Kill as many as they come, and reduce their numbers outside the city as much as possible.

What they want is a city that can be rebuilt. Although the area is now desolate, some foundations and overpasses are still relatively well preserved, which is conducive to the reconstruction work.

If possible, Yan Shan did not want the armored forces to cause widespread destruction after entering the city, and wanted to preserve the city's integrity as much as possible.

"The first and third squads are responsible for the one o'clock direction, the fourth and seventh squads are responsible for the eleven o'clock direction, and the rest of you line up in a row and stand by!"

Under Yan Shan's command, the pioneer team quickly moved up to cover the armored forces. They were now too close to the mutated species, only about 500 meters away.

In such a short distance, some will inevitably slip through the net and rush forward, and that's when the pioneers will have to step in.

Several pioneer squads quickly took their positions according to their ranks, firmly guarding the forefront of the armored forces, and Yan Ziming was among them.

The Thunder Whip was wrapped around her fair wrist. Whenever a mutated species approached, the whip would extend like a venomous snake, piercing the mutated species' body and then electrocuting it to ashes. It was incredibly nimble.

On the other side of Thor's Whip, Ye Qianxue was also exerting her power. A spatial rift was hidden in front of her, and any mutated species that got close would be torn in two.

Each of the four teams had one or two high-level superhumans who held the front line firmly, preventing any mutated species from crossing the line.

In fact, if Yan Shan were to take action himself, he could kill a whole bunch of them with a single punch, but he couldn't.

He can only kill a limited number of people with one punch, at most a few thousand, so what benefit would that bring them?

The mutated species were already frightened when he killed the "Cultivating Ghost" before. Now that he's done this again, the remaining ones still in the city probably won't even dare to show their heads. This is clearly contrary to his wishes.

Even if he manages to enter the city and wreak havoc, the damage he would cause to this land would be immense, and it might even become unusable.

Unless an SSS-level being appears, he will not take action again. Even if an SS-level mutated species appears, it will be handled by an eighth-level person. He did not recruit so many ability users to do nothing.

"When will this killing ever end...?"

Yan Ziming stood guard at the front line, somewhat speechless. The gap was still too small. Millions of mutated species could only pour out through this opening, and the massive redundancy couldn't get out at all, making the efficiency rather low.

Not only Yan Ziming, but others also had the same idea, but for safety's sake, Yan Shan decided to maintain this offensive until the goal was achieved.

This battle lasted for seven hours!

In seven hours, the armored units had run out of ammunition several times!

When the armored division was finished, another division would take over. When the pioneer squad got tired, other squads would take their place. This went on for several times.

During the transition between the follow-up and front-line troops, air strike forces and superhumans forcibly took over.

Working seven hours straight without sleep, while remaining constantly vigilant against unexpected situations, this high-intensity operation took a toll on them.

Now they realize that Yan Shan's decision was correct. If they had widened the gap according to their previous ideas, they would have suffered heavy casualties during the transition period!

During this period, more than one SS-level mutated species appeared. Their appearance always managed to break through the gap and widen it further, greatly increasing the pressure on everyone.

There were even more S-class ones, with about a dozen appearing.

Fortunately, the previous reconnaissance missions marked and destroyed some of them with strategic missiles, otherwise they would have been in serious trouble.

Even Yan Zimo couldn't withstand such intense combat and activated his elemental transformation for the second time today. A thundercloud gathered in the sky, with lightning flashing intermittently, embodying the wonders of nature.

When an SS-level mutated species appears, she is always the first to rush in, joining forces with the other eighth-tier pioneers to kill it in the shortest possible time.

In the end, only she, who had activated her elemental transformation, was still in excellent spirits. She single-handedly resisted the other SS-level mutated species, doing the work of three people, which rapidly raised her reputation among others.

It was already past 1 a.m., but the night sky was still brightly lit by the artillery fire. The military's flares were still hanging high in the sky, and hundreds of light-elemental ability users were acting as light bulbs. The night battle did not have much impact on the Chinese troops.

At this moment, Yan Shan and many soldiers on the front line noticed that the attacks of the mutated species had begun to weaken.

"We should be able to get through in about an hour..."

Yan Zimo estimated.

Just as she had expected, around 2 a.m., the mutated species' offensive had shrunk to a very small extent, and Yan Shan issued a new order: "All troops advance!"

Cheers erupted from the soldiers. After guarding this place for so long, they could finally move around and stretch their muscles!

With the help of the armored forces, Yan Ziming and Ye Qianxue successfully entered the city. Compared to when she first came here to do reconnaissance missions, the mutated species had become much sparser.

Now, it will be time for these superhumans to truly shine.

The city's terrain is extremely complex, and flares cannot illuminate every corner, so mutated species often lurk in some dark corners, which is a troublesome issue for countries retaking the city.

Even during the day, various blind spots can cause the military to fail to detect problems in time. The road in front of you may seem harmless, but around the corner, dozens or even hundreds of mutated species await you.

That's only one point. The second point is also a headache for all countries. This applies not only to the present but also to wars between people.

In complex and congested urban terrain, heavy equipment is almost useless, as its mobility and flexibility are far inferior.

Mutant species of the same or even larger size can move flexibly and appear from anywhere, which is the main cause of casualties in urban battles of various countries.

However, tanks can still be effective. They can guard wider roads and streets. Once a place is captured, several tanks can be stationed there to defend it, and the remaining remnants of the enemy forces will basically be unable to break through.

Furthermore, the Chinese army's expertise in guerrilla warfare was fully demonstrated in this recapture campaign.

For example.......

"Hey Lao Xu, how many are inside?"

"There are only two, both zombie dogs. One is in the corner and the other is above. No new enemies have been found within a 20-meter radius."

The soldier named Lao Xu put away his miniature personal radar, accurately reported the location of the monster inside the room, and then went in with his team members, taking two seconds to shoot the enemy.

For example...

"Old Cai, are you ready?! If you're not ready, I'm going to be dead!"

"Ready, ready, just waiting for you to pass by, the bait."

"Entering your area in three seconds."

Three seconds later, an armored vehicle quickly turned and went into an alley, followed by hundreds of mutated creatures. What they saw was a row of dark tank gun emplacements.

boom--

The three tanks opened fire simultaneously, tearing hundreds of mutated creatures to shreds. Those that survived were finished off by friendly forces—it couldn't have been easier.

When you encounter a dark corner, regardless of whether there are mutated species there, just fire a shot from the tank's main gun and that's it. Even if there are, you'll make sure they don't exist.

Of course, these are only some examples. The troops can fight smoothly against mutant species below level C, but when they encounter level B or above, they need to call for the support of superhumans.

Chapter Twenty-One: Subtle Changes

Approximately 600,000 mutated species were eliminated outside the city, meaning that at least 400,000 more mutated species are still waiting to be wiped out inside the city, making it another protracted battle.

Sweeping away 400,000 of them will not be an easy task. They lurk in the dark corners of the city, hiding their fangs and preparing for a fatal blow.

Soon, the troops, who had initially been doing well, began to run into trouble.

When faced with powerful individuals, the light infantry's firepower became ineffective, and the heavy firepower was difficult to aim or even kill. As a result, they began to request support from the superhumans, which finally brought the situation back under control.

"Qianxue, there are three A-level armored rhinoceroses in area A116 ahead. Go and provide support."

Yan Ziming looked at the tactical map and saw a red glow shimmering in area A16, which was an emergency distress signal.

Around it, there were many areas with ripples of light, some yellow, some blue, and some red, representing the C, B, and A levels of mutated species.

Above that, there is an orange level, which is the light that only appears when an S-level mutated species appears, but we haven't encountered one yet.

Area A16 was short-handed, and a powerful A-level individual had appeared. The situation was urgent, so Yan Ziming immediately sent Ye Qianxue, the fastest among them, to provide support. He himself acted as the pathfinder for an armored unit, constantly clearing the battlefield.

—It's so reliable.

The soldiers following behind her thought so.

With an eighth-level expert present, they hardly need to do anything; in fact, they haven't fired a single shot so far.

All the mutated species that appeared were dealt with by Yan Ziming alone in an instant, with just one move, without even a chance to get close.