Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoard Billions of Supplies

Chapter 270: Preparing for Battle

Shen Hong and Yu Lang felt both ashamed and relieved. They were embarrassed by their failed mission but glad that West Hill Base had strong soldiers, ample firepower, and an abundance of talent. With such a formidable force, Zhang Yi would be no match this time!

After the strategy meeting ended, Ling Feng announced, "Alright, let's set off now. Let's aim to end this battle within three hours—better yet, just one!"

Ling Feng's face was relaxed and smiling. He didn't see this mission as a big deal. With absolute strength on their side, all defenses would be meaningless. After all, they were a group of well-equipped, highly-trained elite warriors. How could they possibly fail to handle one ordinary man with some Superhuman abilities? That would be a joke.

Ling Feng began organizing his fifty soldiers, assigning them tasks such as carrying explosives and securing various positions around Cloud Manor. Shen Hong and the rest of the rescue team were left behind in Xu Family Town because their combat skills weren't on par with the special forces.

"We'll be back soon! Shen Hong and Yu Lang will guide us, and the rest of you stay here and watch our supplies," Ling Feng instructed.

"Yes, sir!" Shen Hong and Yu Lang replied immediately. Yu Lang then whispered to Ling Feng, "Have the higher-ups given any orders on how to deal with the townspeople?"

Ling Feng glanced at Xu Family Town and casually said, "There's no rush. There are so many of them, and they can't run away. We'll handle Zhang Yi first, then ask the leader for further instructions."

Shen Hong and Yu Lang nodded and had no further questions. Ling Feng led the soldiers, weapons in hand, explosives and gear strapped to their backs, marching toward Cloud Manor. Dressed in white uniforms and armor, with their weapons wrapped in white cloth, they moved like ghosts in the snowy landscape. If not for careful observation, they would have been nearly invisible.

As they approached the outskirts of the manor, they saw the towering entrance gate still standing, with the golden character "Cloud Manor" shining in bold strokes. Shen Hong pointed to the center of the villa area. "The shelter is right in the middle, very conspicuous! But they have a sniper, so we can't just rush in."

Last time, Zhang Yi's precise marksmanship had wreaked havoc on their thirty-man team, picking them off one by one from hundreds of meters away. Without the cover of the surrounding houses, they might have all died there that day.

Ling Feng nodded, then turned his attention to a few soldiers. "Find good positions and lock down that building for me!"

Three soldiers carrying heavy sniper rifles immediately stepped forward, dispersing to predetermined locations. The sniper points had been mapped out before they even set off.

Shen Hong whispered, "But guns don't seem to work on him."

Ling Feng looked at Shen Hong thoughtfully and said, "Shen Hong, you're not a natural Superhuman, so you don't fully understand the characteristics and flaws of Superhuman abilities."

"Don't just look at the surface. I refuse to believe someone can truly be immune to bullets. Perhaps it's a power we don't understand. If it's an ability rather than him turning into a transparent monster, we just need the right moment to put a bullet through his head. Simple."

Ling Feng's words enlightened Shen Hong, though he couldn't help feeling a pang of envy. He wished he could be a natural Superhuman like Ling Feng.

Ling Feng stood on the outskirts of Cloud Manor, methodically organizing his team for the assault. They had ample time, manpower, and ammunition, so there was no need to rush.

Inside the shelter, Zhang Yi and the others had already moved almost everything from the top two floors to the underground levels. The shelter was fully powered, and bright lights illuminated every corner, maintaining a warm and inviting atmosphere. Zhang Yi sat in the first-floor underground living room, reading a paperback book, with multiple surveillance screens showing the interior and exterior of the shelter.

Since the apocalypse had freed him from the need to work, Zhang Yi had embraced a slower pace of life and developed a love for reading. Some books were from the library, while others came from Wang Siming's private collection. The book in Zhang Yi's hands was "Ordinary World" by Lu Yao. Reading it now, he couldn't help but feel nostalgic. The days of ordinary life were gone forever, replaced by a world buried in ice and snow. Yet, the resilience of humanity remained constant; people always found ways to survive even in the harshest environments.

Zhou Ke'er, barefoot and with her legs curled up, leaned quietly against Zhang Yi, enjoying the peaceful moment together. But suddenly, Zhang Yi's peripheral vision caught something unusual. He looked up at the wall-mounted screen. Among the hundreds of surveillance feeds, thick white smoke was seen rolling in from all directions toward the shelter.

"Snap!"

Zhang Yi calmly closed the book in his hand and said lightly, "They're here!"

Zhou Ke'er quickly fetched Zhang Yi's sneakers and helped him put them on, crouching in front of him. Zhang Yi remained unnervingly calm. He equipped himself and retrieved his heavy sniper rifle from the dimensional space, slinging it over his shoulder as he headed upstairs.

"Stay down here, and don't come up!" Zhang Yi instructed Zhou Ke'er. The upcoming fight was a man's battle, and he didn't need the women getting involved.

Zhou Ke'er nodded firmly, knowing she couldn't help Zhang Yi at this moment. Her own powers were best left unused, especially on Zhang Yi.

Zhang Yi climbed to the first floor, where thick smoke had already obscured all visibility outside, save for about a meter around the outer walls. Beyond that, everything was shrouded in white.

"Looks like they've learned to fear my sniping. It's a smart move," Zhang Yi mused, knowing his opponents were highly trained military professionals capable of adapting quickly.

"So the next step is likely to breach the shelter with explosives," Zhang Yi muttered with a sly smile. That was indeed the only real threat to him, but Zhang Yi had already devised a way to counter it.

Clearly, the enemy had no idea of the extent of his powers. Since absorbing Xie Huanhuan's abilities, Zhang Yi's dimensional powers had grown significantly stronger. The Dimensional Gate's capacity had expanded, and he had tested it in the basement using grenades. Even the shockwave from a blast could be absorbed.

This newfound confidence allowed Zhang Yi to stand his ground against a fully armed, military-style assault.

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