Although the two were highly skilled in martial arts, they couldn't escape the enemy's main camp, and they were also outnumbered.
Besides the officers on duty, the guards stationed in the villa area were also awakened and chased after them with weapons.
As the lights came on, the automatic defense system in the core area was activated, and various infrared and automatic mechanisms were put into operation.
Alarm bells rang in Zhao Yong and General Sun's hearts. They skillfully evaded the traps and guards as they ran towards the sewers.
With all the lights on and no cover of darkness, their operation became increasingly difficult. Zhao Yong slipped and his calf was slashed by a trap, causing him to wince in pain, but he gritted his teeth and persevered. General Sun was also in bad shape; his arm was grazed by a guard's bullet, and blood was flowing freely.
Fortunately, they were getting closer to the sewers, but the sounds of pursuit were still close behind. Finally, they jumped into the sewers. Inside, a pungent odor filled the air; it was dark, damp, and the narrow passages only allowed two people to pass sideways. They dared not linger, groping their way forward.
However, they hadn't run far when a low, guttural roar suddenly echoed from ahead, particularly eerie in the silent sewers. Zhao Yong and General Sun stopped warily. In the dim light, they saw a group of mutated rats staring menacingly at them. These rats were enormous, with sharp teeth, and exuded a chilling aura. A new crisis had descended upon them without warning.
"Damn it," General Sun cursed under his breath.
He and Zhao Yong stood back to back and he asked, "It must be our blood that attracted them, brother, let's fight."
"General Sun, don't get agitated, use fire." Zhao Yong said, taking off his clothes first, then finding a stick nearby, wrapping it around himself, and lighting it with a lighter.
General Sun quickly did the same, preparing the torch but not lighting it. He took the torch from Zhao Yong and said, "Brother, your leg is injured. I'll lead the way, you follow me."
"Okay." Without delay, the two rushed towards the swarm of rats.
Although the mutated rats were fierce, they were still afraid of fire. General Sun skillfully swept the rat swarm away with torches while rushing forward, and soon he broke through the rat swarm.
The guards who followed were not so lucky. They had no torches, and the number of mutated rats gathering was increasing. They were busy dealing with the situation and had no way to pursue Zhao Yong and his group.
Emerging from the sewer, they were fortunate to be met by Wang Zixiang and his men, as many others were already on guard around the perimeter. After receiving instructions to apprehend the intruders, Wang Zixiang and his two companions disguised themselves as their own men and guarded the area. Once Zhao Yong and his companion emerged, they grabbed them and quickly retreated to the outer perimeter.
Because the sewer opening was not closed, the mutated rats also crawled out.
It started biting anyone it saw, and gunshots, shouts, and the sounds of rats gnawing could be heard from the crowd.
Taking advantage of the chaos, no one quickly disappeared into the darkness.
At this time, Ye Yunyi, along with her guards and the troops brought by General Sun, were also waiting near the aid station.
When the commotion broke out inside, Ye Yun, with his astonishing hearing, heard it all. He immediately assembled his troops and went to provide support.
Someone inside discovered Ye Yunyi's troops gathering through the surveillance cameras and hurriedly went to report it separately.
This infuriated Zhang Sheng; he was incredibly audacious.
He hurriedly ordered his assistant to mobilize troops to the gate and instructed others to protect the so-called upper-class people. He also ordered a group of people to continue searching for Zhao Yong and his group of five.
However, due to the dispersed military forces, it was easier for Zhao Yong and others to hide and escape.
They gave Zhao Yong and General Sun some basic first aid, knocked out a few people, changed their clothes and weapons, and then blended back into the ranks.
After Zhao Yong and his group infiltrated the group, they quietly observed the surrounding situation, waiting for the best opportunity.
Ye Yunyi's troops had arrived at the gate of the aid station, but the gate was tightly closed, and the surrounding mechanisms and armed troops standing on the walls made it difficult for the troops to get close.
Ye Yunyi and her men didn't dare to launch a direct attack immediately. Ye Yunyi didn't know much about regular military operations, so she let General Sun's deputy, Vice General Li, take command. She led half of her men around to the side to launch a surprise attack, refusing to believe that such a large wall could be so heavily fortified.
At this point, the few scattered zombies around were no longer a threat.
As they reached the side, Ye Yunyi heard instructions coming from inside.
"Prepare the shells, I'll blow them to bits."
"But they are people from the central government."
"Hmph, even if the Heavenly King himself came, he would still die."
"Go tell Vice General Li to be careful, they're going to attack with artillery shells," Ye Yunyi said to a man beside her.
The man answered "okay" and then left.
Ye Yunyi glanced at the wall, assessing the possibility of climbing over it, and then listened carefully. She could faintly hear the voices of Wang Zixiang and others near the gate.
"I'll open the door when they're off guard, and you guys cover me," General Sun said.
Ye Yunyi smiled and said, "Don't worry about them here. Let's give them a big gift too."
Ye Yunyi led her dozens of people stealthily toward the back of the ambulance.
While they were busy moving shells, Zhao Yong gave General Sun a wink, and the two of them carried the artillery parts closer to the gate's control mechanism. General Sun operated it skillfully, with Zhao Yong providing cover. Soon, General Sun not only opened the gate but also quickly disarmed the defensive mechanisms on the wall. At the same time, Wang Zixiang and others created chaos within the ranks, drawing the guards' attention.
With a deafening roar, the gate slowly opened. Deputy General Li immediately ordered his troops to charge. The soldiers surged into the infirmary like tigers, engaging the guards inside in fierce combat. Zhang Sheng, furious that he hadn't only failed to capture the intruders but had also had the gate breached, was enraged.
When the soldiers bravely rushed in, the soldiers at the door panicked instantly. Although their men were calmly giving orders, they were no match for these regular soldiers who had experienced many battles.
Both sides were armed with firearms, so casualties were inevitable. The civilians on the outermost perimeter screamed and ran in the chaos. Some tried to find cover, while others were pushed down and shot before they could escape. Some slammed their doors and windows shut, praying they wouldn't be caught in the crossfire. Of course, some also joined Vice General Li and his men in picking up guns, sticks, knives, and other weapons from the ground and attacking the people in the aid station.
Li, the deputy general, and his men quickly gained the upper hand. The enemy hastily retreated inwards, activating the second layer of defense as they retreated, attempting to isolate them on the outermost layer.
As expected, Vice General Li's team was a little too slow; they were blocked outside by the second-level protective door.
Soon, the second layer of protective wall produced more mechanisms with a clicking sound.
After taking command, General Sun immediately said, "Be careful, take cover."
Sure enough, after they quickly took cover, a burst of bullets was fired.
Those who were unable to hide in time were shot and bled profusely.
The people inside laughed: "Let's see how you got in without an inside man."
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