Chapter 104

The white phosphorus bomb attack, even though it resulted in only one casualty among them, had cast a terrifying shadow in everyone’s hearts. No one dared to venture out of the buildings, as the ground, buildings, and people were all ravaged and charred by the burning white phosphorus.

It must be acknowledged that Tang Jingzhi’s tactic was ruthless and effective.

When the white phosphorus bombs ran out, the enemy began utilizing rocket launchers. A rocket struck the opera house across the street, where five or six people had taken cover. As the rocket hit, a corner of the already crumbling opera house collapsed.

The people inside the opera house were forced to rush out while the enemy reloaded their weapons. They ran desperately toward the opposite side of the street.

Tiger Shark shouted, “Fall back!”

There was no doubt that the administrative building would eventually be bombed and reduced to ruins.

Shan Ming swiftly carried Shen Changze on his back and dashed towards the exit. They resembled a pack of defeated stray dogs, evading the enemy’s pursuit.

The opera house collapsed completely in no time, and the rocket fire started focusing on the administrative building next. Due to the dense smoke and raging flames on the street, visibility was extremely poor. The Dragon Blood Kin could barely see any individuals and simply bombarded the buildings, intending to bury them alive inside.

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Yang Guan’s eyes instantly turned red as he lifted the injured soldier onto his back, continuing to charge forward.

The sound of rocket fire ceased, indicating that the enemy had clearly run out of ammunition.

Tiger Shark pointed towards a nearby building and roared, “Those severely injured, go to the pub up ahead! Everyone who can move, get your asses out here and let’s kill these damn sons of bitches!”

With blazing determination in their eyes, everyone sprinted frantically, carrying their injured comrades into the pub. When they came out, the Dragon Blood Kins had already transformed, shouldering their weapons, swearing to defend this small and battered pub with their lives.

Inside the pub, Tang Tingzhi used his blood-soaked hands to treat the wounds of his soldiers. Outside the pub, the two factions finally engaged in a face-to-face confrontation!

On their side, Shen Changze was unconscious. Vulture was with Misfire and Pelle in the church, and with the radio communication being disrupted, their fates were unknown. Now, there were only seven Dragon Blood Kin capable of moving, along with the nine members on the side of the Peregrine Falcon. They were almost evenly matched with the opposing forces.

Shan Ming didn’t go out, Shen Changze’s tail was still wrapped around his waist. When he ran, Shen Changze’s wound started bleeding again, causing all the cotton gauze to be burned away.

Tang Tingzhi was in a state of chaos, tending to the wounds of the special forces soldier while trying to stop Shen Changze’s bleeding. His face was pale, and he was panting heavily, appearing extremely exhausted.

Right now, they have lost contact with Pelle, and everyone who could still take action has gone to fight. Only Shan Ming remained to assist Tang Tingzhi. As the sole doctor in this place, Tang Tingzhi faced a room full of wounded individuals while also grappling with a shortage of medical supplies, he couldn’t attend to everything at the same time.

Although Tang Tingzhi had a military background, he was primarily a military doctor. This was his first time participating in such a brutal battle, and even he, who was usually calm, was now anxious about the dire situation before him.

After applying the blood clotting powder, a portion of the powder was quickly burned away by the Dragon Blood. The remaining small amount began to take effect, gradually stemming the bleeding. At this point, the injury on Shen Changze’s wing membrane was slightly reduced compared to before. His remarkable regenerative abilities were truly astonishing.

They had initially expected him to remain unconscious for a long time, but to their surprise, he awakened in Shan Ming’s embrace.

Shan Ming saw him slowly open his eyes and quickly patted his face, anxiously asking, “How are you feeling?”

Shen Changze gasped for a breath and said, “Hurts.”

“Don’t move anymore, just rest.”

“I can’t. I smell him.”

“What?” Shan Ming was puzzled by this sudden and cryptic statement.

Shen Changze glanced at the window and said with a solemn expression, “Shen Yao’s here.”

The hearts of everyone present sank. Shen Yao, the Dragon Blood Kin who was reputed to be even more formidable than Shen Changze had arrived. Could the situation get any worse?

Shen Changze struggled to his feet, and Shan Ming stood up as well. Shan Ming grabbed his arm firmly and said, “You’re still injured. You shouldn’t move right now.”

Shen Changze squeezed his hand and said, “Dad, you know that only I can handle him.”

Shan Ming looked at him deeply and was the first to open the door. “Let’s go, I’ll accompany you.”

Both sides, whether it was Shen Changze’s group or the enemy, were running low on ammunition. A bloody battle erupted between the Dragon Blood Kins on both sides. As for the humans, they fought against the Dragon Blood Kins using the last of their hand grenades, high-pressure guns, and laser-bladed combat knives.

Suddenly, a dark red blur shot forward with incredible speed, leaving a residual image on the retinas of the humans, akin to a bloodstain.

Shen Changze dashed forward with incredible speed. Just as the blood-red figure was about to sever Ayer’s head, Shen Changze forcefully collided with him, sending both of them crashing into the wall with a resounding impact. The entire building seemed on the verge of crumbling in the next moment.

The two figures, one crimson and one golden, separated. Shen Changze wiped away the blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, enduring the intense pain from the gory wound on his wing membrane. He glared fiercely at his biological father, Shen Yao.

Shen Yao rubbed his chest and his expression slightly changed. He looked at Shen Changze, furrowing his brow. “I’m your father, yet you choose to defy me.”

Shen Changze responded coldly, “I’m human, and I don’t agree with your ideology. Both you and Tang Jingzhi have committed treason. Surrender now, Father.”

Shen Yao retorted angrily, “Treason? This corrupt government has caused countless tragedies, they shattered our once complete family and killed your mother. And now you have become a lackey of our enemies. If I had known this would happen, I should have killed you when you were a child, rather than facing you as my enemy today!”

Shen Changze’s expression slightly froze. “Mother? She’s dead?” Then his expression changed, “She’s only missing, not dead. There’s no evidence to prove that she’s dead.”

A deep sense of sorrow and hatred tinted Shen Yao’s eyes. “If she were alive, she would have searched for her husband and son! Even if she’s alive, the three of us have been forcibly separated for over a decade, and the main culprits are these despicable humans! They treated us as experiments, as weapons. They all deserve to die!”

Yang Guan spoke forcefully and sternly, “Colonel Shen Yao, both you and Captain Zhao Qingling voluntarily participated in the Dragon Blood Project. The country invested significant resources to train you two, with the purpose of safeguarding China’s territory and upholding the dignity of its people. This is a duty that a soldier should fulfill, whether they are human or Dragon Blood Kins. Major Shen Changze is one of the most precious assets of our nation’s military, and he should have been a cornerstone of our military strength. Yet, you, driven by personal reasons, hid him, which provided an opportunity for Tang Jingzhi to exploit and steal Dragon Blood, posing a significant threat to our national security. And now, you remain obstinate and unrepentant. You are simply unworthy of being a soldier!”

He turned to Shen Changze and said, “Captain Zhao Qingling has been missing for many years, her fate remains unknown. We have been searching for her all this time, and we believe she is still alive. There is no evidence to suggest that she was killed.”

Shen Yao shouted, “If Qingling is still alive, then where is she? Her husband and her son have already appeared, so where is she?!”

Shen Changze said in a deep voice, “If Mother is still alive, I will definitely find her, so stop. Dragon Blood Kins can never become the rulers of humans.”

Shen Yao sneered, “Humans are even less deserving of being the rulers of Dragon Blood Kin. Humans are lowly and fragile, barely worth a single strike. As long as Tang Jingzhi and I cooperate, we will create a true Dragon Blood Army. My son, I will give you one more chance. You can choose to return to my side or continue to oppose me. If it’s the latter, don’t blame me for disregarding our father-son relationship!”

Shen Changze looked at his crazy father before him, and an indescribable sadness welled up in his heart. He sighed and shook his head, “I am human.”

Shen Yao’s gaze was like a deep abyss, capable of ruthlessly drowning people. He spread his wings, lifting his body off the ground and hovering in mid-air. The immense killing intent emanating from him exerted tremendous pressure on everyone’s hearts.

Shen Changze had never felt such an overwhelming presence from anyone before. It was as if that killing intent alone could knock a person down.

Suddenly, a sound broke through the air as a bullet flew from the direction of the clock tower. Shen Yao’s body shuddered, moving back at a speed unattainable by any human.

But a muffled grunt was still heard. The impact of the bullet hitting Shen Yao’s right arm severed his entire arm and sent it flying. The bullet pierced through his side and entered his stomach. Upon entering his stomach, its speed and force diminished, and eventually came to a stop inside as it was obstructed by the dragon scales.

Shen Yao fell to the ground, clutching the bleeding bullet wound on his body. Without needing much thought, it was clear that the bullet, while traveling at high speed within him, failed to exit his body. It must have turned his internal organs into a mess, resembling a bowl of minced meat. Blood continuously dripped from the corner of his mouth.

Shen Changze gazed at Shen Yao’s fallen figure and the pool of fresh blood on the ground, feeling an indescribable sadness in his heart. He looked at his own biological father, feeling utterly lost and unsure of what to do.

No one, including the Peregrine Falcons and the special forces soldiers, could have anticipated that their sniper would still be in position after the intense artillery barrage just moments ago. Not only that, but the sniper was able to overcome the obstacles of smoke and distance and hit with pinpoint accuracy. The administrative building where Kali and Hawk were staying had turned into a pile of ruins, and their fates were unknown. The 7.66mm bullet came from the direction of the church, which meant it could only be the Vulture, Misfire, or Pell. And possessing such skill, it had to be Vulture!

They’re still alive!

That bullet, piercing through the hazy smoke, flew from the church 400 meters away and struck the enemy general, instantly turning the tide of the battle!

Amidst everyone’s astonishment, Shen Yao was caught by two Dragon Blood Kins and swiftly retreated deep into the film set.

Almost in the next second, intense artillery bombardment was directed at the church. Right before their eyes, the church collapsed completely. Regardless of how many living beings were inside, the chances of survival in such a situation were… zero.

Shen Yao’s sudden severe injury caused the Dragon Blood Kins on the opposing side to lose their composure. After the destruction of the church, they all retreated alongside Shen Yao, giving them a valuable opportunity to breathe.

With reddened eyes, Yang Guan saluted in the direction of the church. Every person present who could move raised their right hand in unison…