Chapter 126

One hour later, the atmosphere in the combat conference room deep underground at the Longyin Research Institute was murderous.

A massive electronic sand table outlined the three-dimensional terrain of the border region, with several glaring red light points flashing at high frequency.

These marked the exercise areas where the opponent's "Mountain Hound" exoskeleton troops were abnormally active.

The "Dragon Cavalry" Guard combat command group, represented by Lieutenant Xu (former pilot), Squad Leader Zhang (former tanker), and Major Li (former special forces soldier), were all wearing combat gear.

Their backs were straight, their eyes sharp.

Feng Yan, Li Yang, Wang Hao, Chen Guang, Zhao Kaiyuan, and other technical cores were lined up on one side.

Brigade Commander Gao's holographic projection was in the main seat, his expression as heavy as iron.

"The situation briefing has already been sent to your terminals," Brigade Commander Gao said, his voice not loud, but carrying the weight of a thousand jun.

"The other side is using 'Mountain Hounds,' which are imitations of our 'Mountain Bearing' exoskeletons, to conduct large-scale offensive exercises on the other side of the border."

"What they want to do is self-evident!"

"The order from above is for the 'Dragon Cavalry' Guard to enter Level One combat readiness and be prepared to respond to any emergencies at any time!"

His gaze was like a torch, sweeping across the face of every "Dragon Cavalry" commander: "If this battle is unavoidable, it's not just about winning!"

"It's about winning decisively, winning without any suspense!"

"We must use absolute strength to completely crush the unrealistic fantasies of certain people! Do you understand?"

"Understood! Guarantee to complete the mission!" The roar echoed in the conference room, carrying an iron-like will.

"Good!" Brigade Commander Gao looked at Feng Yan.

"President Feng, technical support is the top priority."

"I want to ensure that the 'Dragon Cavalry' boys are holding the sharpest blades in the world and wearing the sturdiest shields!"

Feng Yan nodded, signaling to Li Yang.

Li Yang stepped forward and pulled up the data projection.

"Brigade Commander Gao, fellow commanders," Li Yang said in a steady tone.

"In response to the current border situation, we have carried out targeted combat readiness upgrades for the 'Bi'an' mechs and 'Iron Wolf' exoskeletons assigned to the 'Dragon Cavalry'."

He pointed to the joint parts of the "Bi'an" model: "We have integrated the flexible drive and micro-hydraulic muscle bundle technology developed for the 'Heavenly Clerk' mechanical arm here."

"After the upgrade, the mech's tactical mobility is improved by about fifteen percent, with better passage through complex terrain."

"Joint cushioning performance is improved by thirty percent, which can effectively reduce the pilot's fatigue during long-duration combat and reduce mechanical wear in complex environments."

On the sand table, the virtual "Bi'an" immediately demonstrated several lightning-fast Z-shaped evasive maneuvers followed by short-range lunges, moving with a fluidity that was almost ghostly.

"Beautiful!" Lieutenant Xu's eyes lit up.

"With this kind of agility, I'm afraid the sights on those knock-offs on the other side won't even be able to keep up with our shadows!"

Wang Hao rushed to add, pointing to the "Iron Wolf" model: "Director Zhao has moved over the ultra-light structure and high-efficiency energy management algorithm from the 'Heavenly Patrol' satellites!"

"Now the 'Iron Wolf's' continuous combat time can be extended by another twenty percent, and the maximum load has also been increased!"

"It can run further, carry more, and its endurance is top-notch!"

Zhao Kaiyuan nodded steadily in confirmation: "The cooling system has been optimized synchronously to ensure stable output under high-intensity confrontation."

Chen Guang then spoke, his tone calm but the information density huge: "The 'Torch Dragon' command system has completed an algorithm update."

"It applies a new type of compression encryption technology for on-orbit data processing from the 'Heavenly Patrol' satellites."

"The command latency for the 'Insect Legion' is reduced by forty percent, and information throughput is doubled."

"The battlefield's one-way transparency advantage will be further consolidated."

He operated the sand table, and one could see the tiny green light points representing "Mechanical Spiders" and "Mechanical Moths."

Like invisible ghosts, they silently infiltrated the simulated complex border terrain, clearly marking the deployment details of the opponent's simulated units.

Several "Dragon Cavalry" commanders felt their breathing quicken slightly.

They were the earliest users and believers of the Longyin system; they knew too well what these technical improvements meant in actual combat.

Faster killing rhythm, stronger battlefield survival, and... for the enemy, deeper despair!

"Good! Good! Good!" Brigade Commander Gao said "good" three times in a row, his virtual palm pressing heavily on the table.

"This is the technical superiority we want!"

"Use technology they don't understand to beat them until they don't know which way is up!"

Feng Yan concluded, his gaze sweeping over the technical team and the command group: "All technical upgrade modules must be installed and debugged on all combat equipment within twenty-four hours."

"Logistics and maintenance teams are on standby around the clock."

"This combat readiness is not only a trust in our Longyin system but also a severe test. Everyone, I'm counting on you!"

"Please rest assured, Chief! Please rest assured, President Feng!" The members of the "Dragon Cavalry" command group spoke with voices like bells, their fighting spirit soaring.

The meeting ended, and the commanders left in a swift and decisive manner, throwing themselves into the intense pre-battle preparations.

Only the core team remained in the conference room.

Wang Hao watched them leave, rubbing his hands excitedly, and said to Zhao Gong:

"Zhao Gong! Those extra-light, extra-strong missile casings you machined for me using the scraps from the 'Heavenly Clerk' arm."

"The ones you said would let my 'Peregrine Falcon' fly further, you need to hurry up and install them on the first batch of combat ammunition!"

"No need for many, just thirty rounds to start!"

Zhao Gong raised his eyelids: "Now you know to be in a hurry? Not going to keep them as family heirlooms anymore?"

"Keep what!" Wang Hao had an expression that said "you don't understand at all."

"What do you call this? This is the 'First Commemorative Edition of Space Technology Feeding Back into Actual Combat'!"

"Let our missiles carry the power of the stars to give those restless guys a reminder!"

"Think about it, their radar calculates the interception range just fine, and our missiles go 'whoosh' and fly even further, hitting the target with precision! This psychological blow will be top-notch!"

Li Yang shook his head helplessly, but Feng Yan nodded slightly, tacitly approving this "special combat readiness" proposal with Wang Hao's style.

Zhao Gong snorted and stood up: "You have so many tricks! I'll go arrange it right now."

Feng Yan walked to the massive electronic sand table, staring at the border area disturbed by red markers.

The technical superiority had already been transformed into tangible combat power; the sharp blade was sharpened and ready to be unsheathed.

He connected the internal communication, his voice steady as he issued the order: "'Dragon Cavalry' Guard, all personnel enter Level One combat readiness."

"All equipment, complete final checks according to the highest standards."

The tense atmosphere of combat readiness, like invisible ripples, instantly spread to every corner of the research institute.

The technology from above the starry sky was about to face the test from above the earth.