vstars Chapter 233 Li Zhen's armored vehicle was burned and exploded.
Chapter 233 Li Zhen's armored vehicle was burned and exploded.
The Jin army's iron cavalry swept across the city's stone-paved streets like a sudden whirlwind, their thunderous hooves shaking every inch of the land. Just as the Jin generals were basking in the glory of their victory, their faces beaming with smug smiles, a sudden and crisp gunshot, like a thunderclap, exploded in the heart of the city, piercing through the clamor and making everyone's hearts tighten.
"Da da da... da da da..."
A hail of bullets flew from a six-wheeled armored vehicle toward the Jin cavalry, and a fierce barrage forced the charging Jin cavalry back.
Driving that powerful armored vehicle at the forefront was Yue Ying and Li Zhen. Li Zhen, wearing a gleaming bulletproof helmet, bravely leaned his upper body out of the vehicle, the machine gun tightly gripped in his hand spitting out angry flames, and launched a fierce barrage on the dense Jin soldiers' positions, each bullet carrying the whistling sound of revenge.
Behind the armored vehicle, two squads of Li Jiajun's elite guards followed closely, armed with advanced assault rifles and marching with firm and powerful steps.
These guards were all elites selected through rigorous screening from among thousands of warriors. Whether in their seamless teamwork or their individual bravery, they were the best in the army. Their eyes shone with determination and indomitable spirit, as if any enemy would be reduced to dust before this steel torrent.
Seeing the delicate situation, the Jin army centurion decisively ordered his warriors to launch a fire attack on the seemingly impregnable armored vehicle formation. In an instant, several carts loaded with oil and firewood, like angry fire dragons, were swiftly propelled, charging towards the steel wall of armored vehicles with lightning speed.
Despite Li Zhen's best efforts in defense and counterattack, his figure remained resolute and unyielding amidst the flames. However, the fire was too fierce, and several flames, like wild horses, recklessly crashed into the armored vehicle's hard shell, instantly unleashing a deafening roar and blinding light.
Under the pitch-black sky, the unknown incendiary device used by the Jin army emitted billowing black smoke, like an angry black dragon, swirling wildly in the air, forcing Li Zhen to hastily retreat back into the carriage to avoid the all-pervasive smoke attack.
Li Zhen raised his hand and roughly wiped away the dust and fine charcoal particles from his cheek with a hint of helplessness. A bitter smile appeared on his lips: "These Jin thieves are quite cunning. They actually came up with the idea of using fire to attack us. Damn, they really are impressive."
Perhaps because the flames were too rampant, relentlessly licking everything around them, the tires at the very front of the convoy finally gave way under the intense heat and burst.
A deafening roar suddenly erupted, like a thunderclap from the sky, instantly jolting Yue Ying and Li Zhen out of their shock. They involuntarily peered out through the seemingly indestructible bulletproof glass, only to realize that the tires, unable to withstand the intense heat, had chosen the most direct method—bursting—to release their pain.
Li Zhen's voice carried an undeniable urgency: "What are you waiting for? Reverse! If we let these flames rage for even a moment longer, we'll really become the 'roasted meat' they're talking about!" With that, he took action, gripping the steering wheel tightly, preparing to reverse and escape the sea of fire.
Yue Ying was extremely anxious. He stared at the armored vehicle before him, which had been so imposing and powerful not long ago, now lying motionless like a sleeping beast. Whether the lingering flames had silently eroded its vitality, or a sudden internal mechanical malfunction had trapped it in its slumber, he couldn't know. But this unexpected turn of events undoubtedly cast a heavy shadow over Yue Ying's heart.
"Chief, the situation is bad!" Yue Ying's voice was filled with anxiety and helplessness. "This guy suddenly went on strike and we can't get him moving no matter what we do."
Upon hearing this, Li Zhen quickly went to the driver's seat and started turning the key back and forth forcefully.
"These Russian gadgets are really flimsy. They break down at crucial moments. Let's stop and get out of here first."
The two had just slipped out of the heavy back door of the armored vehicle when they were met with several fully loaded cargo wagons crashing violently into the side of the stationary armored vehicle like giant beasts spewing flames, instantly bursting into flames. Yue Ying's eyes sharpened, and he instinctively wanted to call on the people around him to rush forward to help, but Li Zhen grabbed his collar.
Li Zhen's eyes flashed with an unwavering determination: "Are you trying to jump into a fire pit? How can human beings extinguish such a raging fire? Hurry up and get out of here before the clutches of the explosion catch up with you. That armored vehicle contains enough fuel and ammunition to turn this place upside down!"
After saying that, he grabbed Yue Ying and ran towards safety without hesitation.
Seeing his plan begin to work, the Jin army's centurion burst into laughter, then proudly brandished his command whip: "Quickly! Increase the firepower! Whether it's a magical artifact or a demonic weapon, under this raging flame, they will all have to obediently submit and prostrate themselves on the ground!"
Although the Jin army successfully reduced Li Zhen's prized armored vehicles to scrap metal using fire, the ensuing raging fire also acted as an insurmountable barrier, firmly blocking the Jin cavalry. They were forced to abandon their flanking maneuvers and instead engage in fierce close-quarters combat with Li's army, who were bravely resisting on the city walls.
"boom!!"
A deafening roar suddenly erupted, like thunder striking unexpectedly from the sky. Immediately afterward, a massive fireball, as blazing as the sun, burst forth from the steel hull of the armored vehicle, like an angry volcano spewing forth endless flames.
The intense flames danced wildly, instantly igniting the armored vehicle's fuel tank, turning it into a raging inferno. The explosion of the fuel tank was devastating, seemingly activating the ammunition inside the vehicle as well, crackling and popping like a dense barrage of firecrackers playing out a deathly melody. Stray bullets, like arrows of death, mercilessly pierced the air, instantly wounding several nearby Jin soldiers, who fell with cries of agony, adding another tragic dimension to this brutal battlefield.
Meanwhile, Li's army from other directions within the city also began rushing towards the north gate. Under the heavy firepower, the Jin soldiers who had already stormed into the city felt the pressure. Seeing the situation was dire, the Jin general in charge quickly requested reinforcements from Wanyan Xu.
Wanyan Xu was commanding the battle outside the south gate of Puyang when he heard the news and immediately flew into a rage: "Useless! More than 10,000 men can't even take the north gate."
After a moment of contemplation, he said to his deputy, "Take another 10,000 troops and hurry to reinforce the north gate. I need to hold off the main force of the Li family army here and exhaust their strength."
Upon receiving the order, the Jin army's deputy general quickly mobilized his soldiers and rushed to the north gate of Puyang. When he arrived, he found that the Jin army inside the city had been forced to the ground beneath the city gate, and the ground was littered with the corpses of Jin soldiers.
The Jin army's deputy general waved his hand and said, "Men, push forward! If we take this north gate, we will be the ones who achieve the greatest merit."