Chapter 00207: Talking About Ji Without Saying Bah
# Talking About Ji Without Saying "Bah"
Chapter 207
Novel: Above Destiny
Chapter 207: Talking About Ji Without Saying "Bah"
For decades, Quan City had never been as festive as it was tonight.
The sound of explosions was like firecrackers, continuous and unending.
Flames rose and fell like fireworks, their echoes overlapping and spreading, the dazzling light illuminating all directions.
All of this came from the ghost cars Ji Jue had sent out.
The first wave, eleven cars, had already been dispatched.
The second wave of vehicles was silently waiting for their turn.
There was no need to worry about raw materials.
The ruins and streets of Quan City were littered with abandoned vehicles, some of which didn’t even need repairs.
At worst, they could cannibalize parts from one car to fix another, piecing together a few functional vehicles.
Xu Guan used the Taiyi system’s record modification to turn the plastic mannequins from the mall into corpses, stuffing them into the cars as decorations for the explosives.
Then, the vehicles eagerly set off.
After a long wait and torment, they finally embarked on their final journey of destruction!
Just repairing and reinforcing the car frames had used up all the spiritual essence scavenged from the previous battlefield.
The subsequent mechanical divine intervention had nearly drained Brother Biao’s entire spiritual essence reserve.
Then, one by one, the cars were armored—or at least made to look like they were—and were ready to go.
Loaded with homemade explosives, they were ready to deliver a surprise to the members of the Hua Xie Sect.
Unfortunately, the scarcity of phlogiston meant that the fuel in the gas stations had all evaporated.
The homemade explosives scavenged from various materials lacked a bit of power.
Otherwise, the fireworks would have been even more spectacular.
In just over two hours, everyone witnessed just how much chaos two craftsmen, who were practically useless on the frontlines, could cause when they went all out.
Shan Gong was responsible for pre-processing the materials, while Fei Gong handled the blending and manufacturing.
The synergy and habits they had developed in the recycling department directly created a contraband assembly line.
Even Ji Xue, who had accelerated her own time to make up for the material shortage, was exhausted to the point of collapse.
The result was the many surprises now being delivered to the Hua Xie Sect...
After a series of feints, they should be more focused on guarding the roads out of the city, leaving them no time to worry about anything else.
Almost simultaneously, the vehicle driven by Tong Shan quietly stopped on a dark street in Quan City, looking out at an unremarkable ruined mall.
"This is the place," Xu Guan said, comparing the map that appeared in his record book with the signal response.
In the dead silence, everyone silently drew their weapons.
Finally, Ji Jue reached into the back of the ox-cart and pulled out a box nearly half his height, selecting the heavy parts inside.
Soon, a large, sniper-like gun took shape in his hands.
The unpainted, menacing barrel trembled slightly, the crisp sound of bullets being loaded echoing as it eagerly hummed.
"Don’t rush," Ji Jue whispered, stroking its edges.
"Soon."
The night was deep.
Xu Guan, drenched in sweat, poured all his spiritual essence into the task.
The map on the white paper in his hands shifted, zooming in.
From the reflection, intricate structures and moving or stationary red dots began to appear on the paper.
The fog lifted, and the image gradually became clear.
"Found it," Tong Shan said, his gaze fixed on the center of the map on the white paper—the reaction of a Rebirth-level Chosen One.
"Eleven Chosen Ones in total: one Rebirth, four Transformed, and the rest all in the Awakening stage. There are also quite a few mutated monsters, and possibly even disaster beasts."
He spread the map out on the table.
"While we attack, I’ll cover the entire mall, cutting off their communication with the outside world. I’ll handle the Rebirth-level one. The rest of you can handle the others, right?"
In the silence, everyone nodded in unison.
"Brother Shan, are you sure you’re up for this?" Ji Jue, his attending physician, keenly sensed his limits.
"At work, address me by my title," Tong Shan deflected the question with his usual annoying tone and expression, his face impassive as he reminded, "This isn’t something you need to worry about."
"..."
Ji Jue rolled his eyes and said nothing.
"Good. Then, as per the plan, Xu Guan, you stay in the car. Just provide information and protect yourself," Tong Shan continued.
"Assuming no unexpected factors interfere, we have three minutes. If we haven’t secured everything by then, we retreat immediately. Understood?"
"Understood!" everyone responded in unison.
"Good."
Tong Shan smiled with satisfaction, taking off the Ancient One’s Mouth and handing it back to Ji Jue.
"Everyone, get into position and prepare."
After consuming a large amount of food and sugar, the wound on his back had mostly healed, and he seemed to be back in top form.
Only Ji Jue knew just how much he was bluffing.
But in the end, Ji Jue didn’t argue or raise any objections.
This was the only feasible plan they had.
There was no turning back now.
They could only move forward.
From the beginning, Tong Shan had never said, "If I leave you guys behind, my chances of escaping are much higher. For the greater good, you should sacrifice yourselves and cover my retreat."
He would rather die than abandon his comrades.
So what else could Ji Jue say?
When someone had gone this far for you, the only thing to do was give it your all.
How could you possibly flee at the last moment? Do your best, and don’t mess up.
This time, everyone had their heads on the line.
"Alright, radio check. After synchronizing watches, everyone spread out and get into position," Tong Shan waved his hand.
"Don’t linger in the car. It’s time to move."
The car doors opened, and everyone filed out, dispersing in all directions.
Along the way, Lou Feng tried to speak several times, but no words came out.
Finally, as he followed Ji Jue to the edge of a broken building, looking out at the mall in the distance under the night breeze, he found his voice.
"Don’t overthink it. You’re not a burden," Ji Jue said.
"The life and death of Commander Lou isn’t something you or I, at our level, can influence. This isn’t your fault. We can only do our best."
"It’s not that..."
Lou Feng sighed.
"I know. After all, you’re family. It’s normal to be concerned. But right now, the priority is to ensure your own survival," Ji Jue said.
"We’re all living on borrowed time, and Quan City is in chaos. You should have more faith in your aunt. We’ll all make it through this. Commander Lou will be fine... Huh? Why aren’t you saying anything?"
"..."
Lou Feng was silent for a long time before sighing, "I was trying to say, you’re stepping on my foot."
"Ah? Oh... Cough, my bad."
Ji Jue looked down in surprise, awkwardly moving his foot.
"Didn’t notice."
Lou Feng said, "It’s fine. Thanks."
In the silence, Ji Jue froze, turning to look at Lou Feng for a long moment, doubting his ears.
"Did you... just say thank you to me?"
"I said thank you, my ass!"
Lou Feng kicked him in the butt.
"Can’t you just focus on the damn job? Stop yapping!"
"I’m just trying to ease your nerves!" Ji Jue forced a smile, hiding the twitch in his expression.
Truth be told, he was nervous too.
Nervous as hell...
Tong Shan was quite human when he wasn’t being a plant, but once he turned into a plant, he stopped being human.
His plans were downright insane.
And yet... this plan had been Ji Jue’s idea in the first place!
In all honesty, he got along well with everyone in the team.
Their relationships were good, and the future looked promising.
If anyone died here because of him, Ji Jue would probably be haunted by guilt for years.
He didn’t have many friends.
But Tong Shan had introduced him to so many people, and everyone liked and welcomed him without pretense.
From the moment he joined the team and shook hands, they told him, "From now on, we’re friends. I’ve got your back. Call me sis, and I’ll hook you up with business. You’re a good guy, brother."
What a curse!
Getting emotional was such a drain... on both money and the heart!
"Lou, you better hang in there. Don’t die on me," Ji Jue urged.
"Shut the hell up!"
Lou Feng tossed over a bullet enhanced by Shan Gong and shaped with spiritual essence.
"Please, just stop talking, okay?"
"Can’t. I’m nervous."
"Ji, you damn..."
"In position," Ji Liu’s voice came through, followed by Ji Xue, Jiang Xuan, and finally Tong Shan.
Ji Jue took a deep breath, exhaled slowly, and lay down in his designated spot, adjusting the scope.
"In position."
Everyone was in place.
One Rebirth, five Transformed, plus Ji Jue, a rookie in the Awakening stage, were about to launch a surprise attack on a branch of the Hua Xie Sect.
A desperate gamble.
Ji Jue felt his hands sweating.
Fortunately, mechanical divine intervention didn’t depend on touch.
He narrowed his eyes, leaning into the scope, slowing his breathing until the sound of his heartbeat and pulse echoed in his ears like thunder.
In that moment, it was as if a stream of light spread from the void, rippling out to envelop the entire mall.
Then, like the crushing pressure of the deep sea, it burst forth without reservation!
The crisp sound of shattering filled the air as the faint membrane covering the mall instantly cracked like a spiderweb.
Following Tong Shan, three figures charged in!
The piercing alarm hadn’t even had time to sound before it was restrained and frozen by telekinesis.
Amidst the violent tremors and gales, Tong Shan descended from above, shattering the glass dome and casually crushing a small fry in his line of sight.
Then, he raised a finger and pointed forward.
A telekinetic storm erupted!
Countless particles of dust were swept up first, followed by the deafening roar of collapsing support beams.
Under the targeted assault, the entire mall began to shake violently.
Collapse!
Amidst the explosions, what sounded like curses could be heard.
Then, a violent burst of electricity shot out from where Tong Shan was focused, racing forward only to collide with an invisible wall and bounce back, revealing a gaunt figure!
[Entropy]!
The moment he saw Tong Shan, his expression twisted into a snarl.
Oh, so you think I’m an easy target, huh?!
Let’s see who dies today!
In an instant, a dazzling tree of lightning materialized in the vast hollow between the collapsing floors of the mall.
Countless eerie bolts of electricity crisscrossed, transforming endlessly between flames and lightning, surging like a tidal wave to engulf Tong Shan.
The Star-Burning Phenomenon reappeared.
Suppressing everything!
Ji Liu, flung out by Tong Shan, was no longer visible, his entire body turning into a vortex of blood.
In his hands, he wielded two massive axes, slashing wildly.
He charged straight into the unprepared crowd.
[Battle-Tempered Edge]!
The lingering resentment, curses, hatred, and despair of those who had died by Ji Liu’s hands manifested on the axes and halberds, drastically increasing their speed and power.
In the initial surprise attack, no intact bodies could be seen—only fist-sized fragments flying everywhere.
As he swung and spun, a deafening crash suddenly erupted.
A figure turned to stone blocked the path of the blade, ignoring the grievous wounds carved into his palm and waist as he gripped the axe tightly.
The face that turned to him wore a savage grin.
Then, amidst the sound of shattering walls, the roar of an engine came from behind.
A massive impact drill, specifically designed to counter the Wasteland-type Chosen Ones, was wielded by a steel claw, plunging into the back and bursting out through the chest in a frenzy of rotation.
A fountain of blood.
Before the Wasteland Chosen One could turn around, a mechanical maw opened wide, ripping off his entire head and swallowing it whole.
The heavily armored ox-cart, covered in steel plates, swung its four arms—impact drill, chainsaw, sledgehammer, and crushing pliers—directly dismembering anyone in its way!
Ji Liu laughed, "Thanks, bro!"
[Beep!!!]
The blood-soaked ox-cart honked in response.
It said, ‘We’re all bros here.
No need to thank me!’
Originally planned to finish this in one go, but Bai Ze got a 50% off hotpot coupon~
Hotpot is so good~
(End of Chapter)