Chapter 73: Mech Descent and Civilian Iron Stream

The information provided by the three-dimensional reconnaissance network was like an adrenaline shot injected into the chaotic battlefield, and the command's instructions began to become clear and powerful.

But Feng Yan knew deeply that no matter how precise the map was, it needed people to execute it.

And what was most urgently needed on the front line at this moment was precisely "people."

"Team Leader Feng!" Inside the command, the general commander's voice carried urgency.

"In the east line B7 area, the fire head is advancing too fast, and our firefighters have been working at high intensity for over twenty-four hours, their physical strength is seriously overdrawn, and they can hardly run while carrying wind blowers and fire hoses!"

"Can your equipment that can carry weight go up?"

"Understood! I will send the exoskeleton support team to the east line B7 area immediately!" Feng Yan didn't hesitate upon hearing this.

He turned to Li Yang, who had just returned from the forward reconnaissance point and was replacing the energy pack, "Old Li, can Iron Wolf still hold up? Need you to take the Chengshan team up!"

Li Yang had just inserted the last set of "Xuanwu" batteries into the energy interface of the Iron Wolf Mark II.

His dull but firm voice came from under the wolf-head helmet: "Iron Wolf is in good condition, energy replenished. Chengshan team, follow me!"

He flipped into the Iron Wolf cockpit, and the heavy armor closed.

At the same time, five support team members who had undergone emergency training and were wearing "Chengshan" civilian auxiliary exoskeletons quickly assembled behind him.

The dark gray "Chengshan" lines were relatively soft, focusing on assistance and load-bearing, while the matte black "Iron Wolf Mark II" was clearly a size larger, with vector nozzles faintly visible at the joints, full of military-grade power and oppression.

"Target east line B7 area! Iron Wolf leads the way, Chengshan coordinates, set off!" Li Yang gave the order, controlled the Iron Wolf to take heavy steps, and like a real steel giant wolf, rushed to the east line of the fire first.

Five "Chengshan" units followed closely, the humming of the motors forming a firm stream of steel.

East line B7 area, the scene could be described as tragic.

Dozens of firefighters looked like they had been fished out of a coal pile, their faces covered in nothing but exhaustion and the traces of smoke and fire.

They carried heavy wind-powered fire extinguishers or dragged winding fire hoses, moving with difficulty on the steep mountain slopes, every step seeming to require all their strength.

The heat wave of the flames roasted their protective suits, the thick smoke made people cough uncontrollably, and their movements inevitably became slow and stiff.

Just then, Li Yang led his steel team like gods descending from heaven, rushing into this exhausted position.

The heavy footsteps and obvious motor sounds were the first to attract attention.

When the firefighters raised their heads exhaustedly and saw the black Iron Wolf, which was clearly a size larger and had a ferocious shape, and the five streamlined dark gray "Chengshan" units behind it, the entire position appeared to freeze for a short time.

"Damn! What the hell is that?!" A young firefighter who was leaning against a tree trunk and panting rubbed his eyes violently, "Am I exhausted and hallucinating? Terminator?!"

"My mom... Mech warrior?! Is it for real?!" Another firefighter next to him almost dropped the water bottle in his hand.

"Good heavens, am I already gone, and these are the heavenly soldiers coming to pick me up?" An older team member muttered to himself, his eyes even staring blankly.

Li Yang didn't pay attention to these shocked complaints, and the Iron Wolf's loudspeaker made a low sound: "Brothers! Clear the channel!"

Before the words fell, the Iron Wolf had already rushed to a heavy wind-powered fire extinguisher that seemed to be stuck in a rock crevice.

That thing, together with the fuel, weighed over 100 kilograms, and three firefighters were red-faced trying to move it.

Li Yang controlled the Iron Wolf to extend its thick mechanical arm, precisely hooked the bracket, and the vector nozzle at the waist adjusted slightly to provide stable support. Accompanied by a more powerful motor sound, the heavy fire extinguisher was easily lifted and steadily placed on a flat area aside.

Those three firefighters looked at their empty hands, then looked at this black mech full of oppression in front of them, their mouths wide open, unable to close for a long time.

"Don't just stand there! Point the direction, where is the fire the fiercest!" Li Yang shouted.

"Front... on that slope in front! The fire head is almost unstoppable!" A firefighter pointed in a direction subconsciously.

"Iron Wolf moves forward to suppress! Chengshan team, assist in transporting materials, establish a supply line!" Li Yang gave the order and controlled the Iron Wolf to exert force suddenly.

The powerful leg hydraulic system and vector nozzle worked together, allowing it to rush to the steep slope like a cheetah, directly facing the most intense fire head.

It used its own weight and powerful power to rudely and effectively knock open burning obstacles, opening a path for the subsequent team, and at the same time used the equipped loudspeaker system to direct the evacuation path.

Five "Chengshan" units quickly integrated into the firefighting team.

Their strength and endurance were displayed vividly at this moment.

One "Chengshan" easily carried two heavy fire hoses and followed the main attack team with vigorous strides;

Another directly carried three spare wind-powered fire extinguishers, solving the problem of transporting the heaviest equipment;

The other three were like tireless mules and horses, shuttling back and forth, precisely delivering boxes of fire extinguishing bombs, spare oxygen cylinders, first aid kits, and other materials to various scattered work points.

"Brother, thanks! Which unit are you from?"

"Dragon Chant... put out the fire first!"

"This thing is too powerful! I feel like I can work for another eight hours!"

"Buddy, can your mech transform?"

After the short astonishment and complaints full of internet slang, there was an explosion of joy and even higher fighting spirit!

The firefighters watched these steel skeletons share their heaviest burdens, allowing their almost exhausted physical strength to get a breathing space, and a new force seemed to surge from the bottom of their hearts.

They followed closely beside the Iron Wolf and "Chengshan," more focused on the firefighting battle, and the whistling of the wind blowers and the spraying of the water dragons became powerful again!

Just as the steel backbone was shining on the east line, another support team full of grassroots power also met "Dragon Chant" technology unexpectedly, colliding with more moving sparks.

In the relatively flat but smoke-filled area on the west side, a motorcycle transport team spontaneously formed by local young people was staging a tragic and primitive "ant moving house."

These young people riding their own modified motorcycles were covered in boxes of mineral water, compressed biscuits, and medicine on the back seats, front bars, and even handlebars.

They disregarded danger, relying on their familiarity with the terrain, and struggled to travel on the thick smoke and rugged mountain roads.

But the smoke was too thick, visibility was extremely low, and the mountain road conditions were extremely poor, making travel exceptionally difficult.

"This is too slow! And too dangerous!" A young guy with yellow hair and a cartoon helmet roared anxiously, looking at the road ahead that could hardly be identified.

Just then, a low and steady motor sound came from far to near.

Several "Xiao Bai" platforms equipped with large transport modules drilled out of the smoke like ghosts and stopped steadily beside the motorcycle team.

Wang Hao's voice came from the loudspeaker carried by a "Xiao Bai" (he was responsible for coordinating this part of the support): "Fellows! We are the Dragon Chant rescue team!"

"Put the heavy materials on the backs of these 'robot dogs'! They know the way and can avoid the main danger zones, they are faster than motorcycles!"

The people in the motorcycle team were all stunned, looking at these metal creations with streamlined lines and carrying large boxes.

"Damn! Did Cybertron come?" The yellow-haired guy widened his eyes.

"This thing... can it understand human language?" Another guy riding an off-road motorcycle curiously reached out to touch it.

"Looks more reliable than the Husky at my house!" A girl couldn't help but complain.

As if to confirm Wang Hao's words, those "Xiao Bai" units actively approached the motorcycles, and the covers of the transport modules on their backs opened automatically, revealing spacious storage space.

"Try it! There's no time!" Wang Hao urged.

The yellow-haired guy gritted his teeth, took the heaviest box of mineral water off the bike first, and put it into the transport box of "Xiao Bai."

Seeing this, other motorcyclists also transferred heavy materials to the backs of "Xiao Bai."

Soon, the transport boxes of several "Xiao Bai" units were stuffed full.

"Material loading complete. Planning the optimal path to the C2 supply point. Set off." Chen Guang's calm voice came from the command vehicle as an instruction.

I saw those "Xiao Bai" units start immediately, taking steady steps, and rushing into the thick smoke without hesitation.

They used LiDAR and pre-loaded maps to precisely avoid obstacles on the ground, choosing the safest and most efficient route, and their speed was much faster than the motorcycles carrying heavy loads!

"Follow them! Don't lose them!" The yellow-haired guy roared, started the motorcycle, and followed closely behind a "Xiao Bai."

Other motorcyclists also followed immediately, forming a strange mixed convoy.

With these "lead dogs" that were tireless and precisely navigated, the efficiency of the motorcycle team increased instantly!

They no longer needed to struggle to identify the direction or worry about falling into a pit; they just needed to follow the metal figure with flashing green guide lights in front.

Before a steep slope, motorcycles needed to struggle to step on the gas to rush up, while "Xiao Bai" climbed easily by virtue of its powerful drive and grip.

At an intersection blocked by fallen trees, "Xiao Bai" could even adjust the path slightly, drill through a narrow gap on the side, and then stop, using flashing lights to signal the motorcycles behind to carefully bypass.

"Awesome! This thing is ten thousand times better than a navigation APP!"

"Brothers, can we count as teaming up with robots to play a dungeon?"

"This wave of experience points is full!"

The young motorcyclists couldn't help but express their amazement and excitement in their familiar way while following closely.

Cold technology and hot courage were perfectly integrated at this moment.

The volunteer team wearing various casual clothes and riding all kinds of motorcycles, following the efficient and reliable "Xiao Bai" platform, formed a picture with strong contrast but incomparable harmony.

Together, they formed a stream of steel and flesh and blood winding behind the fire, continuously transporting life-saving materials.

An invisible force seemed to permeate the entire fire scene as the materials arrived smoothly, as the firefighters' physical strength recovered, and as the information became transparent.

Feng Yan stood by the command vehicle, watching the fire suppression footage transmitted back by the Iron Wolf on the screen.

Watching the real-time data of "Chengshan" working in coordination with firefighters, watching the vibrant motorcycle transport team on the west line guided by "Xiao Bai," and slowly exhaled a turbid breath carrying smoke and dust.

Wang Hao leaned over, watching the footage of the motorcycle team on the west line successfully arriving at the supply point following "Xiao Bai."

He chuckled: "Brother Feng, see that? Our technology has integrated with the masses!"

Chen Guang was on the side, silently adjusting the search parameters of the "Mechanical Spider," focusing on the possible areas of lost personnel previously marked as P1 and P2.

On the screen, a "spider" was carefully crawling over a section of broken walls burned hot, its sensors keenly capturing any faint signs of life.

The night faded quietly in the struggle, and a fish-belly white appeared on the horizon.

The fire was still raging, but the power of resistance had already cast a new Great Wall. ===== CHAPTER 74 =====