Chapter 780: Breaching the Outer City Wall of the First Defense Zone (1)

Ninth Defense Zone Outer City Headquarters.

After receiving the communication from Lu Zhenda of the Military District, Angron stopped the work at hand and spoke to Lu Zhenda on the other end of the comms.

"Mr. Lu, I am already aware of the situation on Vulkan's side. Before Father left, he left behind two Sisters of Silence. Once the flight path is confirmed to be clear, they will take a Transport Aircraft there to conduct temporary supervision until Father returns to make a decision."

Upon hearing Angron's arrangement, Lu Zhenda nodded and said.

"Understood. Although the current progress of the war is significantly slower than the previous few times, everything is proceeding according to the previous plan, and there have been no major deviations. Wait, there is a communication from Dorn's side; I will patch it through."

"Good!"

The holographic projection in the center of the desk split instantly; Lu Zhenda's slightly weary face occupied one side, while the other side projected the cold, rigid countenance of Rogal Dorn.

"Angron, Mr. Lu."

Dorn's expression did not change much as he spoke in a solemn tone.

"The latest battle report from our advancing troops."

Angron and Lu Zhenda's gazes focused simultaneously on Dorn's holographic image.

"Speak."

Angron was concise and to the point.

"During the advance, our forward troops encountered resistance from enemy pre-established field fortresses. The scale is basically consistent with intelligence estimates, but the firepower density of the defensive array exceeds expectations by 15%. However, with the help of the Titans, breaking through the Cyberk Alien fortresses is still much easier."

Several combat clips and energy reading charts flashed rapidly on the projection, showing the exchange of fire on the battlefield.

"Battle damage?"

Angron pressed, his fingers tapping the desktop unconsciously.

"The two Titans are undamaged, and personnel casualties are within a controllable range. I am contacting you this time because we were previously able to maintain some contact with survivors in the First Defense Zone.

But just after Father and the others arrived at the First Defense Zone, my communication with the First Defense Zone was interrupted. It is suspected that the First Defense Zone has activated some kind of force field that isolates communications.

Due to the large number of Cyberk Aliens on Horus's side, I am considering whether to change the planned route of advance. After quickly taking down this Cyberk Alien fortress in front of me, I will change the route and head straight for the First Defense Zone."

"No, Dorn. Father considered this issue before he left. He told us that no matter what happens, we are to proceed according to the original plan. Vulkan has already occupied the zone where the Cyberk Aliens produce energy blocks; one of the Cyberk Aliens' important strategic facilities has been reduced, and their situation will only get worse. Continue to advance according to the original plan."

Upon hearing Angron's reply, Dorn nodded and answered.

"Understood."

"Proceed with your respective actions. Keep the channel clear and synchronize key nodes in a timely manner."

Seeing there was nothing else, Angron spoke up.

"Good!"

"Understood."

First Defense Zone Outer City garbage heap.

Yingzhou, Sanguinius, Corax, and Selina followed behind Sherlock and the others.

Sanguinius's wings were slightly retracted, but the psionic radiance lingering around his body was still clearly visible.

The passage was exceptionally difficult to traverse; twisted steel bars, broken concrete blocks, rusted giant pipes, and discarded giant mechanical parts formed complex obstacles.

A more intense stench of decay and metallic dust drifted through the air.

Sherlock and Dalton, relying on their familiarity with the terrain, struggled to move through the ruins, and their speed was inevitably slowed down.

"It's right at that high point ahead!"

Sherlock panted heavily, pointing to a natural platform at the end of the passage formed by several huge concrete slabs stacked together.

"If we climb up, we can see the edge of the Inner City; the factory is right next to the energy tower!"

Dalton added, his voice filled with urgency.

"Lord Emperor, be careful! The view is good there, but it is also very easy to be discovered! Last time we were almost caught by a Patrol Squad..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Sanguinius, who was walking at the very front, suddenly stopped. His wings snapped open, and a powerful psionic fluctuation spread out.

"Father! There is an ambush!"

Sanguinius's voice carried a cold, murderous intent.

Almost at the same time!

Zzz—hum!

The charging hum of Energy Weapons instantly tore through the silence!

Scorching energy beams poured down from the tops of the towering garbage mountains on both sides of the passage!

The target was aimed directly at Yingzhou and his group below!

"Enemy attack!"

Yingzhou barked, and a pale golden Psionic Shield instantly unfolded in front of him!

The energy beams slammed hard into the shield, stirring up ripples.

Selina had no reaction; she stood calmly behind Yingzhou.

Sherlock and Dalton's faces turned deathly pale, and only when they saw that those energy beams could not penetrate Yingzhou's Psionic Barrier did the terror on their faces diminish slightly.

"Hmph!"

Sanguinius let out a cold snort. Facing the incoming firepower, he advanced instead of retreating.

The wings behind him erupted with dazzling light, forming a layer of flowing, holy shield.

The beams fired at him collided with the light shield and were instantly annihilated.

The Power Spear in his hand turned into a crimson lightning bolt and was violently thrown toward a firing point above.

"Boom!"

The spear precisely pierced through the top of the garbage mountain, and the explosion blew the bunker along with the two Cyberk soldiers inside into the air, with parts and burning debris scattering everywhere!

However, more gun barrels emerged from different directions, and even several Four-legged Walking Mechs equipped with Heavy Energy Weapons appeared from behind higher garbage piles, their thick muzzles beginning to charge.

The next moment, a firing position on the top of the garbage mountain to the left that was strafing suddenly went silent.

A black shadow swept past, accompanied by the sounds of metal being torn and short bursts of electrical sparks; the heads of several Cyberk soldiers rolled down without a sound.

The figure of Corax flashed and vanished, pouncing toward the next target.

"Heavy mech unit, threat level high."

Selina's voice came from behind Yingzhou.

Her slender, long fingers pointed toward the position of the nearest heavy quadrupedal Cyberk soldier that was preparing to fire!

"Sanguinius!"

"Understood!"

Sanguinius understood the intent immediately.

He abandoned his ranged attacks, his wings of light behind him gave a violent flap, and he transformed into a golden meteor, ignoring the firepower pouring onto his light shield, and rushed straight at that heavy mech with astonishing speed!

The Energy Cannon muzzle of that mech had finished charging, and the blinding light was about to be fired.

"Alien creation!"

Sanguinius roared, rushing in front of the mech at the very last second.

His right fist, condensed with terrifying psychic power, smashed fiercely toward the core position of the mech!

Thud—!!!

A dull, thunderous sound.

The sturdy alloy armor was smashed inward, twisting and rupturing.

Violent psychic power surged in through the crack.

Boom—!!!

The entire heavy mech suffered a violent secondary explosion from within.

A dazzling Fireball shot into the sky, the massive shockwave shaking the surrounding mountains of trash until they trembled, and the light of the explosion instantly illuminated this gloomy battlefield.

The figure of Sanguinius emerged unscathed from the flames of the explosion, landing on a piece of protruding metal wreckage, his red battle armor shining brilliantly.