Sky-cracking Rider

Over ten thousand flying-type mutants, specifically marked by the artificial intelligence AI "Adam," had breached the city defense system centered around the wall, both inside and outside. Despite the dense anti-aircraft firepower causing mutants to fall like raindrops, the majority still managed to successfully rush into the airspace above Hablav City.

Based on the calculated trajectory, this massive group of flying-type mutants was likely to pass directly over the location of Squad 04.

An encounter between the two was inevitable.

"Where is Hablav's air force?"

Adrian and the others stared in shock, thinking the situation was almost over, only to find out it was just beginning.

It had to be said, with the assistance of "Adam," Chen Fei's control over the Mobile Base Vehicle was incredibly efficient, having all the desired functions at his fingertips.

"Here they come!"

B-grade Ice Ability User Susanna screamed.

Pointing to the western sky, where it should have been bright, it had somehow darkened, accompanied by a variety of noisy sounds, even busier than a marketplace.

Whatever it may be, once its numbers exceeded ten thousand, the perception of it underwent a drastic change.

When nearly ten thousand mutants of various sizes flew in the sky, they often created an enormous visual impact, as if the sky were blocked out by their mass.

Susanna's special ability activated on its own, condensing larger and larger ice crystals from underneath her feet, encircling her like a cluster of crystals, and kept "growing," becoming thicker and longer, with increasing numbers. An ice crystal pyramid, radiating a chilling aura, rose from the ground, with the volume seemingly surpassing that of the Mobile Base Vehicle.

"I'm ready!"

Susanna's trembling voice came from within the ice crystal pyramid, and from her tone alone, one could imagine her face turning blue with cold.

Even though it was summer in the Southern Hemisphere and the daily temperatures around Hablav weren't low, she had managed to freeze herself once again after activating her special ability.

An ice ability user who was afraid of the cold was truly a rarity.

"Close in on the Mobile Base Vehicles, prepare for battle!"

Adrian loudly reminded everyone in Squad 04.

His tactic from the beginning was to rely on the Mobile Base Vehicle, formulating a battle array on the spot, combining everyone's abilities to provide mutual support.

The fully-loaded Mobile Base Vehicle, weighing nearly 80 tons, was almost the best defense, capable of fighting, taking hits, and even fleeing.

As swarms of mutants entered their field of vision, it signified that the distance between the two forces was extremely close, and they could arrive in an instant.

Numerous light points shot out from the rooftops of nearby high-rise buildings towards the group of flying-type mutants who had intruded into the city space.

The city defense system of Hablav City was not limited to the vicinity of the wall; automatic weapons platforms had also been deployed on the tops of buildings within the city, especially for anti-aircraft defense, all under centralized management.

Tracer bullets sweeping across the sky took down many mutants, but for the group of flying-type mutants, such losses were insignificant next to their overall numerical advantage, making the achieved results seem as negligible as a drop in the ocean.

Furthermore, once the mutants entered the city space, even though most of the ground personnel had already evacuated, it still caused various concerns about causing damage to one's own side.

After all, the Blue Star Global United Defense Committee could hardly reduce its own headquarters to ruins.

In a sudden move, nearly ten thousand mutants swiftly dispersed into the city's airspace, screeching chaotically as they flew around, destroying anything they saw, or even boldly challenging the automated anti-aircraft weapon platforms.

"Number 12, southwest direction, altitude 300 meters, maximum body length 19 meters, minimum body length 1 meter!"

Even without deploying drones, the Mobile Base Vehicle's anti-air radar was enough for "Adam" to have real-time control over the nearby airspace.

"This round is mine!"

Adrian chanted incantations swiftly as the energy of the Fire Elemental System gathered around him.

"Screech!"

Piercing screeches approached quickly, and mutants resembling large bats flapped their torn membranous wings without losing speed, diving towards the Mobile Base Vehicle. To be precise, they were drawn to the projected image of Hablav City floating above the vehicle due to the three-dimensional projection equipment.

Adrian pointed at the diving mutants and shouted.

"FIRE!"

Fire arrows whistled out, colliding head-on with the 12 flying-type mutants.

There were no explosions, only unexpected penetrations. The fire arrows, solid-like, tore through one mutant after another, leaving behind large, charred holes in their silhouettes. Their insides burned with flames, continuously spewing sparks and embers.

The remaining fire arrows flew another hundred meters before slowly dissipating.

The largest mutant, with a body length reaching 19 meters, was struck by three arrows and crashed hard onto the ground. It skidded right up to where Adrian stood, finally coming to a stop.

All the mutants were brought down by fire arrows; not a single shot went amiss.

Apart from the biggest one, the rest fell nearby, sprawling in all directions, dead on the spot.

Pop, pop, pop, a barrage of gunfire followed.

The target practice mechanical beings in the nearby training hall were all loaded with live ammunition and tumbled out to deliver finishing shots.

Usually on the receiving end of punishment, now they finally had the chance to pound on "others," which allowed these target practice mechanical beings to thoroughly strut their stuff.

After the shooting was done, they didn't forget to project a hologram and a data list.

Above the sphere, a hologram unfurled, displaying numerous data points.

Highest Attack Power Index: 0

Lowest Attack Power Index: 0

Attack Frequency: 0 times/second

…

No Elemental Series Reaction

…

Score: 0!

Rubbish!

These brainless mechanical beings are quite cheeky, whipping the dead with great gusto.

"Beautifully done!"

Standing atop the Mobile Base Vehicle, Chen Fei didn't skimp on his praise, offering a big thumbs up.

As the team leader took the lead, as team members with keen eyesight, they should like the post right away.

Next to the railgun on the roof of the vehicle, the large-caliber anti-aircraft machine gun continuously fired short bursts into the sky. "Adam" operated these firearms with utmost familiarity, encountering no trouble at all. As long as the targets were within effective range, the hit rate was seventy to eighty percent. It might not be a hundred percent accurate, but shooting at aerial targets with unpredictable trajectories, this was already frighteningly superb marksmanship. Even Chen Fei himself wasn't confident he could achieve such results.

Considering "Adam's" background, wasn't this its original expertise?

If it weren't for humanity's deep-seated wariness of "Adam" from the very beginning, where multiple sovereignties collaborated to eradicate this AI that slipped out of human control at all costs, and had it quietly lain low like the mutants for a decade or so, its threat to humanity today might not have been much less than that of the mutants.

Before Team 04 could celebrate Adrian's triumphant start, "Adam" issued another warning. It was continuously calculating the chaotic flight trajectories of the mutants in the sky, figuring out which ones were preparing to strike at Team 04's location.

"Number 1, direction, altitude 50 meters, body length 32 meters!"

"Here comes a big one! This one goes to…"

Chen Fei immediately spotted the enormous, grotesque beetle-like creature, bristling with sharp spikes, the moment it appeared.

Just about to have the railgun take a shot at it, he saw a big fellow wrapped in a fierce purple-blue Battle Qi Flame leap forward, jumping high up, and his Great Sword met head-on with the creature's gaping mouth as it plunged down.

"It's mine!"

The Second Rank Thunder Series War Professional Apu shouted out unceremoniously, his voice booming.

The Battle Qi Flame transformed into Sword Qi, flying from the blade and plunging into the beetle's mouth, and in the blink of an eye, it burst out from the creature's rear end.

The Sword Qi, still carrying momentum, coincidentally struck another mutant flying at a low angle, cleanly severing its wings at the base. The creature screamed as it fell toward the ground, crashing into a forest, with terrible crash noises reverberating incessantly.

The full release of Thunder Series Sword Qi was impressively domineering; not even the sturdy, thick shell could withstand its cleaving force.

Thud!

The ghastly screech of the huge beetle abruptly stopped as it split into two halves before hitting Apu, crashing heavily to the ground, with a clean cut surface. A mix of colorful fluids and organs spilled out, and the pungent smell quickly filled the air.

The black figure that had passed through the beetle's body landed at the same time, bursting into Big Laugh.

After bending at the waist with pride, he felt invincibly awesome. Your journey continues at My Virtual Library Empire

Looking at the Great Sword in his hand, a special treasure custom-made for him by an Industrial Grade Metal Ability User, it was way more powerful than the previous one.