Sky-cracking Rider

"I'm number 15, I've found—ah..."

...

"Number 125 reporting, target spotted. The target is right in front of—"

Bang!

"Number 125? Number 125?"

"What's happening over there?"

"Something's happened to number 125!"

"What happened?"

...

In this exercise, Chen Fei single-handedly turned a war film into a horror movie with his own power.

"Something's off. I suspect our communications system has been breached!"

Finally, someone wise realized that their comrades were disappearing one by one for no reason. They started to suspect that the opponent had used some unknown method to pinpoint the location of every one of them, even intercepting the content of their communications, and then hunted them down individually.

If it was indeed the case, then the most improbable scenario had finally occurred.

What was originally 174 hunters surrounding one prey had bizarrely reversed. The situations of the parties involved had swapped, turning into one hunter effortlessly hunting down every single one of them.

Even though they were clad in the most advanced Assault-type "Dragon Guard," Officer-type "Dragon General," and Assault Heavy Armor "Dragon King" Individual Tactical Armors, it did not give them any advantage.

So far, over twenty "Dragon Guards" and three "Dragon Generals" had been forced to exit the exercise.

One of the "Dragon General" wearers made a decisive decision.

"Everyone, listen to my command, change tactics. 'Dragon Guards' nearby, move closer to your respective 'Dragon Generals.' 'Dragon Kings' will take care of the lookout. We can't be picked off one by one anymore."

"Understood!"

"I'm number 155 'Dragon General,' move towards me!"

"On the move."

...

Chen Fei immediately noticed the tactical change of his opponents.

He first checked his "Personal Information."

State: Larval Form

Physical Energy: 32/39

Burst Strength: 82/101

Fullness: 91%

Active Time: 123 hours

Energy Points: 5000/5000

Electric Energy Reserve: 91500 watts/secondn/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Metal materials were scattered throughout the testing ground, and Chen Fei had been collecting and absorbing them whenever he had the chance, even filling up his Energy Points.

Wait, isn't the "Metal Devouring" skill limited to absorbing 1000 tons of metal per day in exchange for 1000 Energy Points?

Why did the Dog System suddenly become lenient this time?

Turning to "My Skills" at the top of the skill list.

1. Metal Devouring (limited to absorbing 1000 tons of metal per day) | 618 Promotion, unlimited metal absorption, promotional event time remaining *h 13m 14s.

Dog System, get out here!

System: Ding! Illegal operation or incorrect command!

Emmmm… This Dog System really is a hypocrite.

To think it could be so shameless, all for Energy Points, I'll take it!

He shifted his gaze to the "Skill Shop."

Armor Plugin Module (Upgradeable): 1000 Energy Points, GET!

Radar Synthesis Module: 1000 Energy Points, GET!

Evolution Accelerator Level 0 (Levels 0-9): 500 Energy Points, GET!

Microphone Module (Upgradeable): 200 Energy Points (Stereo Collection, Full Range Collection), GET!

Electromagnetic Induction Acceleration Module: 200 Energy Points, GET!

Metal Detection Module: 500 Energy Points, GET!

Magical Array Evolution Database: 500 Energy Points, GET!

Crystal/Electric Energy Conversion Module: 1000 Energy Points, GET!

-4900 Energy Points!

Energy Points: 100/5000

Scrolling through the list and acquiring skills was a joyful experience.

However, there were still two solid items left in the "Skill Shop," the "Gravity Adjustment Module" and the "Energy Points Storage Upgrade," both of which required 100% of the current Energy Points to acquire.

While the testing field still had plenty of metal materials, by replenishing twice more, he could almost completely strip today's "Skill Shop" of its wool.

Energy Points +1!

Energy Points +2!

Energy Points +15!

…

As Chen Fei collected metals and accumulated Energy Points, he also sought targets to strike.

"Metal Shaping," "Material Evolution Simulation," and "Hi-Fi Replication" were simultaneously activated!

He imitated the appearance of the land combat assault "Dragon Guard" Single Soldier Tactical Armor, donned the captured "Dragon Guard" Tactical Helmet, and headed towards the closest assembling "Dragon General."

Upon seeing one very suspicious "Dragon Guard" mix hesitantly into the assembly, many people in the surveillance command center's lobby simultaneously facepalmed and shook their heads. Was this B-level Metal Ability User cheating?

Now there was a battle to be fought.

The three models of land combat Single Soldier Tactical Armor from Henghai Tactical Weapons Group didn't rank above each other but were differentiated by tactical function.

"Dragon Guard" was produced in the greatest numbers, with the most equipment issued, ideal for assaulting forces in organized combat teams.

"Dragon General" needed to be proportionally paired with the "Dragon Guards," responsible for platoon-level battlefield tactical command, focusing on grassroots coordination to prevent "Dragon Guards" from becoming headless flies. Hence, it received the name of an Officer Type.

"Dragon King" emphasized the operation of various equipment, offering the highest defense and mobility, suitable for elite soldiers, and designed for special reconnaissance missions. Whether for small team operations or solo missions, they could handle with ease.

As for higher-level commanders with strategic functions, there was no need for individual tactical armor at all.

Military personnel had guards, while the literary staff had fully equipped and staffed command systems, complete with a crowd of staff officers. Wasn't choosing the right options more appealing?

Therefore, the three models of Single Soldier Tactical Armor targeted units below the battalion in warfare.

In this testing field, Chen Fei's adversaries were precisely an enhanced primary battle company.

If a battalion were to engage a single person with current tactical arrangements, it would likely mean the battalion commanders had lost their minds.

Battalion-level tactics weren't like this. You'd simply summon battalion-level firepower to wash over the area, and it was done.

It would be silly to send infantry to fight a foolish war upfront!

-

"Number 74, set up your heavy machine gun here. The moment you spot the target, open fire without waiting for orders."

No sooner had the small team commander, a "Dragon General," finished the tactical arrangements and turned around, he suddenly found he could no longer move his body.

More accurately, he was imprisoned inside his Single Soldier Tactical Armor.

"What's going on? 'Dragon General,' report your current status!"

The "Dragon General's" "Individual Tactical Intelligence Unit": …

It was completely silent, unable to emit even the slightest sound.

Inside the tactical helmet's chin area, a slender wired terminal flickered with a faint blue light and, having accomplished its mission, retreated.

Chen Fei withdrew his hand. In just three seconds, he had successfully paralyzed a "Dragon General," nearly driving the onlookers outside the field insane. Was this model of tactical armor really that weak?

It was precisely because of "Adam," the chief culprit, that thirty years later, artificial intelligence AI had not developed much.

In the situation where there hadn't been a significant technological gap, "Adam" made full use of the ample computational resources of the Dog System, effortlessly caught up, and was now quick and perfect in its methods, able to instantly take out any Single Soldier Tactical Intelligence Unit like bullying kindergarten kids.

Once the intelligence unit's permissions were seized, Single Soldier Tactical Armor became an immobile human-shaped coffin, locking the wearer inside. Based on human strength alone, it was very difficult to counteract the power-assisted mechanisms.

Life and death were no longer in one's own hands.

"Number 155! Reporting, Number 44 is in position."

"…"

"Number 155?"

"Number 155? Hey, respond!" Discover hidden stories at empire

Ratatatatata…

Without any warning, the rumbling roar of the heavy machine gun recklessly scattered streaks of red trajectories, instantly covering the entire position.

The carefully arranged position instantly became a scene of chaos. Everyone was caught completely off guard.

Who could have imagined that the sudden attack would come from within?

As long as the tactical helmet was not removed, nobody could tell what the person inside the "Dragon Guard" armor really looked like.

The people at Henghai Tactical Weapons Group fell into one intellectual trap after another, believing that the unarmed Chen Fei could not pinpoint everyone's location, nor could he eavesdrop on their communications, and that physical strength alone was not enough to strip the three models of tactical armor.

The chaos on the field only lasted three to four seconds before everyone finally reacted. Gunfire and bullets flew wildly.

Chen Fei threw away the heavy machine gun that had emptied its ammo belt and charged directly into a group of "Dragon Guards," stirring up trouble in the water, pulling and dragging wildly. Amidst the tumult, it was total havoc, like a magic trick where all three immortals returned to their cave. Soon everyone was confused, and friend and foe were indistinguishable.

The "Dragon Guards" became wary of each other, and the pandemonium broke out when someone fired on another. It was like Pandora's Box had been opened. They began fighting among each other, and the situation momentarily spiraled out of control, the communication channel was filled with shouts.

The best way to identify friend from foe was to remove the tactical helmet; whether it was Li Kui or Fake Li, it would be clear at a glance.

However, on the scene, bullets didn't discriminate, and losing the protection of the tactical helmet—even if you were shot in the head—it could be game over on the spot. The exercise wasn't a real battlefield, and most people didn't have the courage to risk their lives.

Moreover, the bulletproof capabilities of individual tactical armor had its limits. After taking too many shots in the same spot, it was prone to localized fatigue, leading to cracks and complete loss of strength. Once the liquid inner armor within solidified, it would not last long under continuous attack.

-

THIS CHAPTER UPLOAD FIRST AT NOVELBIN.COM