Picking Up Supreme Treasures in the Dream Realm

Chapter 68: 68. Withstanding missiles



Jingyun County.

Six in the morning.

The sky was still a bit dark, but the soldiers were already ready to go.

Due to the Spirit Crows' presence, along with the Earth Worms vanishing without trace, the soldiers in the camp had a rare peaceful sleep last night.

"Hurry up!"

"Stop dithering!"

The electronic phone sounds kept ringing.

This was the commotion caused by Liu Hei, the head crow.

This guy played with the phone to the point where he discovered the technique for custom quick phrases.

And "Hurry up" and "Stop dithering" were Liu Hei's favorite phrases to use.

Commander Ma watched the head crow tapping the phone screen mindlessly, feeling exasperated.

Such a bizarre crow completely refreshed the general's worldview.

Commander Ma wanted to advise, "Don't rush," but remembering the scene of being countered last night, he quietly kept his mouth shut.

Forget it!

Can't provoke it!

The soldiers busy attaching electronic Locators to the Spirit Crows were sweating due to the urgency.

The so-called "Locator" is a small round loop with a built-in electronic chip.

The soldiers fixed it to the foot of the Spirit Crows.

This is part of the military's proposed combat plan.

Three minutes later.

The Ankle Bracelet Locators were installed.

"Check and confirm once, don't let anything fall through the cracks midway!"

Liu Hei's electronic voice sounded again.

Commander Ma wanted to say, "Rest assured, absolutely no problem," but ultimately held back.

The soldiers got busy again, carefully checking the loop and testing the chip's signals.

Once the check was complete.

A Lieutenant loudly reported to the head crow, "Confirmed no errors, please instruct!"

Liu Hei humanely nodded, tapping the phone, and the electronic voice sounded, "Very good!"

Commander Ma's forehead twitched.

He had worked in the military for decades, but it was the first time encountering such a strange situation.

A Colonel responsible for specific command asked, "Mr. Liu Hei, when will Mr. Ghost arrive?"

Liu Hei replied with electronic sounds, "Mr. Ghost has been ready for a while, he can act at any time once the fight starts."

The Colonel nodded, "Mr. Liu Hei, please commence!"

"Caw!"

Liu Hei let out a loud cry.

The flock of crows took off, flying in different directions.

Thus.

The plan to hunt the Earth Worms officially began.

Commander Ma watched the flock flying away, then turned to the Colonel, "Have the fighter planes taken off?"

The Colonel nodded, "The Air Force dispatched a squadron, divided into two shifts to take off alternately and stand by, each aircraft carries six air-to-ground missiles."

Commander Ma nodded gently, "That should be enough."

The General sighed again, "Before, the military could easily handle these things, now it relies on Superpower Users, times have indeed changed."

The Colonel silently nodded.

*

Fifteen minutes later.

At a corner of the forest.

A Spirit Crow flapped its wings and perched on a crooked-neck tree.

It peered below, lightly tapping a small button on the bracelet with its beak.

The next moment.

An invisible electric wave instantly crossed tens of kilometers and reached the command center in Jingyun County.

"Beep! Beep!"

Prompt sounds immediately rang out.

The room instantly became bustling, with various shouts following.

"Report, Spirit Crow No. 17 has discovered an Earth Worm!"

"Quick, contact the Air Force!"

"The Air Force is in position, missiles can be launched at any time!"

"Where's Mr. Ghost?"

"Mr. Ghost responded, arriving at the combat zone in thirty seconds."

"Drone closely monitoring the target area."

Commander Ma tightly watched the big screen, his heart tensed.

For him, the result of this battle is crucial.

The reason is simple—the military needs to prove itself.

The emergence of the Primordial World and the birth of various superpowers posed a significant challenge to the military's status.

Some departments have already voiced out, demanding a reduction in military investment.

Therefore.

Commander Ma knew deeply that the significance of this battle is not just about hunting Earth Worms, but also concerns the military's future.

The army understood this, so without hesitation, an elite infantry regiment was dispatched.

Despite suffering considerable casualties, the infantry regiment still maintained a strong will to fight.

The Air Force also understood this, so the squadron executing the task was one of the ace squadrons of the Air Force.

Commander Ma quietly clenched his fist, "This battle must not be lost!"

The General released his fist again, thinking secretly, "Perhaps the military should establish its own team of Superpower Users."

Having witnessed Mr. Ghost's astonishing combat power and the marvelous performance of the Spirit Crows firsthand, this thought grew stronger in his mind.

Commander Ma even had a wild thought, "If only we could bring Mr. Ghost into the military ranks."

Thirty seconds later.

A voice rang out again.

"Report, Mr. Ghost has appeared!"

"Drone captured Mr. Ghost, he is near the target area."

Commander Ma turned to the screen upon hearing.

Only to see a shadowy figure standing on a thin branch, causing worry that it might snap at any moment.

Commander Ma was surprised, "That's too close, isn't it?"

From the high-resolution map, Mr. Ghost's position is less than fifty meters from the signal source.

This is entirely within the kill range of air-to-ground missiles.

Commander Ma urgently ordered, "Please tell Mr. Ghost to find a safe position to avoid accidental missile damage."

A soldier immediately carried out the order.

Mr. Ghost's signature bizarre voice sounded swiftly, "No need, I'm fine staying here."

Commander Ma was anxious and said to his subordinate, "Pass me the communicator."

Before the subordinate had a chance to hand over the device.

The bizarre voice came again, "Being closer allows quicker strikes on the Earth Worm.

"Besides, I want to try testing my methods against hot weapons, don't worry about me, just launch the missiles."

The bizarre voice paused, urging, "Hurry up, if delayed too long, the Earth Worm might detect something amiss."

Commander Ma was helpless, speaking into the communicator, "Mr. Ghost, please be sure to stay safe!"

A soldier timely reported, "Mr. Ghost, the Air Force has launched four missiles, they'll hit the target location in fifty-eight seconds."

The bizarre voice responded, "Understood!"

Everyone stared unblinkingly at the big screen.

Only to see the Spirit Crow flapping its wings, quickly flying away.

Its task is to find the Earth Worms and provide missile guidance signals.

Now that the Spirit Crow's task was fulfilled, it could naturally retreat.

A small window was divided in a corner of the big screen, showing the missile's trajectory.

The soldiers collectively held their breath.

As if breathing slightly heavier might affect the missile's accuracy.

Time ticked away second by second.

The missiles grew closer.

From another screen, a conspicuous smoke trail could be seen darting across the sky, then plunging towards the forest.

Like divine judgment being handed down from on high.

The soldiers' breathing became more intense.

As if exhaling could speed up the missiles a bit.

Then.

The missiles darted into the forest.

"Boom!"

The explosion resounded.

Intense flames erupted, swallowing everything instantly.

Mr. Ghost's silhouette disappeared into the fiery blaze in a flash.

The next moment.

A dazzling red hue emerged from the fire.

A bizarre voice followed, "The Earth Worm is dead."

The command center quieted for a moment.

Cheers erupted instantly.

A few seconds later.

The flames dissipated significantly.

From the screen, the missile explosion area was a mess.

The surrounding trees were either shattered or toppled by the shock wave, creating an open area.

A blurry shadow appeared floating in mid-air.

The soldiers stared with each eye reflecting disbelief.

Had they not witnessed it themselves, they would never believe that anyone could withstand a missile explosion and survive.

Is this still human?


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