Chapter 344: The Uprising

The Attila Barbarian Cavalry followed behind the Krieg Cavalry, their laser pistols precisely picking off every Termite on the move from horseback; if any Zerg drew near, the Attila warriors would also strike them down with the hunting spears in their hands.

Even so, both cavalry units suffered significant losses, as plasma bombs flying from the Insect Tide constantly struck the Attila warriors or Krieg cavalrymen on horseback, yet few of the approaching Zerg managed to attack these swift-moving riders.

The Insect Tide attempted to surround this cavalry unit several times, but they were torn apart by the Chimera Armored Vehicles and Leman Russ Tanks driven by the Modian Iron Guard following behind, leaving enough room for the cavalry to maneuver.

From the Second Defense Line, Yingzhou saw the Krieg soldiers, with the help of the Grey Knights, beginning to gradually gain control of the First Defense Line area, and with the cavalry and armored units providing flank support, reclaiming the First Defense Line was merely a matter of time.

Just as Yingzhou let out a sigh of relief, the communications soldier who had been following him came running over in a hurry.

"Com... Commander!"

Yingzhou spoke to this communications soldier with a smile on his face.

"Don't rush, the Zerg offensive has been contained, you can relax a little."

The communications soldier showed no signs of relaxing at all, gasping for breath as he said to Yingzhou.

"Com... Commander, ter... terrible news! A large number of Demons have appeared in the Outer City, and a red light is shooting into the sky from the Inner City! The Military District has already dispatched troops to support, and Officer Lu hopes you can return to the Outer City immediately!"

Yingzhou's nerves, which had just slightly relaxed, instantly tightened; he looked toward the ongoing battle at the First Defense Line, and in less than two seconds, he immediately waved to the Cadian soldiers who were resting not far away.

Seeing this, the Cadian Lieutenant quickly walked up to Yingzhou and spoke to him in a devout tone.

"Emperor, what is needed..."

"I need to leave for a while; once the First Defense Line is retaken, hold the line there, and have the Death Korps of Krieg continue to advance with those three Astartes."

Yingzhou was in no mood to listen to the Cadian Lieutenant, interrupting him directly and speaking in a very serious tone.

"Yes, understood!"

The Cadian Lieutenant also sensed the change in Yingzhou's mood, his voice rising a few notches higher than usual.

Yingzhou took one last look at the battle on the First Defense Line, and without recalling the Catachan toughs stationed on the Second Defense Line, he walked hurriedly toward the rear of the position after arranging everything.

Ninth Defense Zone Inner City.

Around Cai Xiangliang's residence, many soldiers wearing individual combat armor had already gathered; they were armed to the teeth, waiting for Cai Xiangliang to appear.

At this moment, Cai Xiangliang was putting on a suit of individual combat armor with the help of an attendant; looking at his reflection in the mirror, the corners of Cai Xiangliang's mouth curled into a smile as he spoke.

"As expected, when a noble wears individual combat armor, their temperament is different from those commoners. Cai Ji, how are your preparations coming along?"

"I have already called several good brothers; when the time comes, we will each lead a team to quickly occupy the Inner City."

Standing behind Cai Xiangliang, Cai Ji was also wearing individual combat armor; he took off his mask, bowed to his father, and replied.

"Hmm, success or failure hinges on this one move. Yingzhou, this is trouble you brought upon yourself; wanting to become the dictator of the Human Alliance? Keep dreaming!"

The father and son walked out of the residence, and four noble youths wearing individual combat armor saluted Cai Xiangliang.

"Uncle, thank you for giving us such an opportunity!"

"Hahaha, don't mention it; once Yingzhou is dealt with, you shall have the top merit!"

Cai Xiangliang laughed heartily, patting each noble youth on the shoulder with great satisfaction, then walked out of the residence and shouted to the private soldiers who were already prepared in front of him.

"Everyone, I presume your masters must have told you some things before coming, but I want to add one point: kill Councilor Jack, and kill Yingzhou and his family. Once it is done, you will become new nobles! You will shed your current status as private soldiers!"

The previously silent crowd suddenly erupted like a boiling pot, shouting loudly.

"Thank you, sir!"

"Willing to go through fire and water for you, sir!"

Cai Xiangliang nodded with satisfaction and said to Cai Ji behind him.

"Go, take your teams and begin our resistance; let those who oppose us know that we are the true masters of the Human Alliance!"

"Yes!"

After Cai Ji finished speaking, he took his few good brothers and left, splitting up to act with their respective teams.

"Sir, there is no movement from the City Defense Force; they seem unaware of our operation this time."

A private soldier came to Cai Ji's side and whispered to him.

"Heh, that fellow Pu Lie is just a fence-sitter; how could he possibly not know about our operation? He just doesn't want to offend us. In consideration of him being so sensible, let him stay in the Inner City for now."

Cai Xiangliang chuckled, put on his individual combat mask, and said to the private soldier.

"Yes! You see things so clearly, sir!"

After hearing the private soldier's flattery, Cai Xiangliang looked up at the soldiers below and shouted with high spirits.

"Move out! We are going to the high-level Meeting Room to finish off Jack first!"

"Yes!"

Hearing the name Jack, the voices of these private soldiers answering were clearly several notches higher.

Led by Cai Xiangliang, the group took their weapons and marched aggressively toward the building where the high-level Meeting Room was located; seeing a group of soldiers in individual combat armor rushing toward the Meeting Room, the residents of the Inner City, in order to avoid being caught in the crossfire, all hid in their homes and observed the situation outside through their windows.

"What... what is happening?"

A middle-aged woman looked at the group of people outside her window who did not look like City Defense Force soldiers, her voice trembling slightly.

"It must be to settle scores with the new Councilor in the Inner City, Jack, right? After all, he arrested so many nobles before; those nobles certainly won't let it go. These must be the soldiers of those noble lords."

The middle-aged woman's husband stood behind his wife and spoke slowly. After finishing, he added another sentence.

"It's a good thing these noble lords' soldiers didn't come to trouble us; it seems they are still reasonable."

The middle-aged woman did not answer her husband; she only knew that after Councilor Jack arrived in the Inner City, the nobles dared not act as lawlessly as before; if that Councilor Jack died, those nobles would only be even more rampant than before.

Just then, the middle-aged woman saw a unit of City Defense Force soldiers enter the residential building, and soon the sound of doors being kicked open echoed through the halls.