Global Grave Digging: My Reward Increased Ten Thousand Times

155: Under siege, Lin Fei openly contradicted the generalOn the way to the coordinate point, inside the small high-speed assault boat provided by the Alliance, the atmosphere was somewhat subtle.

Lin Fei sat cross-legged, lounging leisurely in front of the main console, yet his eyes were as sharp as a hawk, staring intently at the several holographic split-screens in front of him.

On the screens, countless data streams, energy signal spectrums, and real-time footage transmitted back from high-altitude drones were constantly refreshing.

His gaze, like that of the most seasoned hunter, captured the signal sources—converging rapidly from all directions toward the same coordinate point, the location announced by his third sister, Lu Zhifei—like sharks smelling blood.

Beside him, Lin Mengzi stood quietly, her cool gaze occasionally sweeping across the screens, communicating silently with Lin Fei.

And the so-called ”Alliance Squad” behind them was more like background props at this moment.

The looks these soldiers gave Lin Fei were complex, filled with awe—that was the reverence for his Divine Might displayed outside Steel Bone City, where he exterminated insects like thunder.

There was also doubt—they did not understand why this ”Dominator of Thunder,” famous throughout Saka Star, appeared so unhurried after receiving the pursuit order.

Was it absolute confidence in his own strength? But what he had to face was a Star Core Divine Weapon!

”Captain, we are less than one hundred kilometers from the target coordinate. Do we need to begin tactical deployment?” A soldier who looked like the squad’s adjutant hesitated before stepping forward to ask.

His tone was cautious, fearing he might anger this officer who was overwhelmingly powerful.

Lin Fei did not even turn his head, merely raising his hand to signal him to calm down.

His attention was entirely focused on the signal light points representing other major city factions.

”The Night Owls of Yuheng City, the Ghosts of Kaiyang City, and heh, the Shadow Blades of Tianxuan City. They truly have mobilized in full force.” The corners of Lin Fei’s mouth curled into a cold, mocking smirk. ”All wanting a piece of the pie? They aren’t afraid of choking to death.”

”Little Fei, what do you mean?” Meng Zi asked.

They were using secret telepathic transmission, so no one else could hear.

”The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.” Lin Fei’s fingertip gently tapped on a magnified signal source.

”Since Third Sister dared to expose her position, she must have something to rely on.”

”Those people rushing over are just delivering more nourishment to her.”

”However, we must also get a bit closer. It’s better to be safe than sorry.”

”If Third Sister can’t hold out, we must act immediately. And...”

His gaze became playful. ”Does that old fox, General Chris, really think I can’t see through his intentions?”

”Letting us and Third Sister clash like the snipe and the clam, so he can reap the benefits as the fisherman? Too naive.”

”We will hold our position for now.” Lin Fei made the decision, his voice not loud, yet carrying an unquestionable authority. ”Let the elites from the other major cities go and test what that Star Core Divine Weapon is actually like.”

”Captain is wise. If we were to act rashly now, we might fall into the opponent’s trap,” one said.

”Yes! We don’t know anything about the Star Core Divine Weapon. Going now is too dangerous!”

Because of the missions Lin Fei had previously completed and the world favorability he had gained, most of the officials, soldiers, and people in this region had a natural, deep affinity for him.

They were full of trust.

It was only those ambitious schemers who wanted to harm him.

And just as Lin Fei had expected, those other major city special ops squads, unable to suppress their greed and arriving first at the perimeter of the abandoned base, soon paid a heavy price for their recklessness.

Abandoned base.

The first to attack were the Night Owl squad from Yuheng City.

They relied mainly on stealth, attempting to infiltrate the base silently.

However, the moment they stepped into the breach in the outer wall, dozens of alloy tripwires covered in high-voltage current suddenly popped up from under the ground!

At the same time, automatic sensor turrets hidden in the shadows instantly activated, and a dense web of armor-piercing rounds and high-energy lasers wove into a net of death!

”Zzzzt!”

”Boom!”

The Night Owl squad didn’t even have time to mount an effective counterattack in their shock before they were completely torn to shreds, and their expensive stealth equipment turned into charred residue.

Immediately following them were the Ghost action group from Kaiyang City.

They piloted several menacing-looking spider-type battle mechs, attempting to force their way in through sheer firepower and mobility.

But as soon as they approached the base, they were greeted by a sky full of self-detonating robots and precise, high-efficiency electromagnetic pulses capable of paralyzing the mechs’ energy cores!

Explosions echoed one after another. After several valuable battle mechs lost their ability to move, they were grabbed by giant mechanical arms hidden in the ruins and dragged into the depths of the base like toys, leaving no further sound.

Wave after wave of probing attacks from different major city factions, using all sorts of advanced weaponry and tactical methods.

But in the face of the layers of defensive traps meticulously laid out by Lu Zhifei, they all returned defeated without exception and suffered heavy losses.

They hadn’t even caught a glimpse of Lu Zhifei before they had completely lost their combat effectiveness.

In the command room, Lu Zhifei watched the loot being dragged back on the monitoring screens, a satisfied curve appearing at the corner of her mouth.

The Dawn Morningstar on her right arm shone brightly, extending countless fine metal tentacles like a hungry beast, covering the loot.

Buzz buzz buzz—

Metal decomposition, energy extraction, material reorganization...

The Divine Weapon arm ”digested” these wrecks with extremely high efficiency, converting them into pure mechanical essence and energy reserves.

【Mechanical Essence + 1280 points】

【Energy Reserves increased to 75%】

Feeling the more powerful sense of strength coming from her arm, a sharp glint flashed in Lu Zhifei’s eyes.

These guys, the nourishment they brought was truly a timely rain.

Tianxuan City, Alliance Command Center.

General Chris’s face was already so gloomy it was about to drip water.

The failure of the other major cities’ operations did not make him feel any relief, but rather made him more anxious and angry.

What did failure mean?

It meant that Lu Zhifei was even more troublesome than anticipated!

It meant the power of the Star Core Divine Weapon was even more terrifying!

And it also meant that if he could obtain the Star Core Divine Weapon, he would become the god of this planet!

One must know that previous Star Core Divine Weapons were all various independent weapons; only this one had been modified by Lu Zhifei into a body-enhancement type.

However, he didn’t understand why Lin Fei and Lin Mengzi had stopped not far from the target, with absolutely no intention of attacking!

Everyone else had gone in, such a good opportunity, why didn’t you go!

This was what angered him the most.

”Connect me to Lin Fei’s communication!”

The General roared at the communication officer.

”Beep—”

The communication was quickly connected, and Lin Fei’s face, wearing a slightly mocking smile, appeared on the screen.

”Your Excellency, General, what are your instructions? Are you sending us a late-night snack or something?” Lin Fei asked, knowing full well what was happening.

The General suppressed the anger in his heart, trying his best to make his tone sound calm: ”Captain Lin Fei, according to intelligence, the search squads from other cities have already engaged the target and suffered heavy losses!”

”Now is the best time for your unit to launch an attack and capture the traitor in one fell swoop!”

”Why are you holding your position?”

”Best time?” Lin Fei acted as if he had heard some huge joke. ”General, you are sitting in a warm and comfortable command room watching the show, so it’s easy for you to talk, isn’t it?”

”The elite squads from other cities, with tanks and mechs, were beaten into such a miserable state, and you want me to charge in with this light assault team now?”

”Are you trying to get me to deliver heads to that traitor, making the Divine Weapon in her hands even stronger?”

”Lin Fei! Watch your language!” The General’s face instantly turned livid. ”This is an order! You must immediately...”

”An order?” The smile on Lin Fei’s face completely vanished, replaced by a cold, tangible sense of oppression that, even through the screen, made the General feel a palpitation. ”General, get this straight. I, Lin Fei, came to help the Alliance solve problems, not to be cannon fodder for you to die!”

”Now the situation is unclear, the enemy’s strength is far beyond estimates. If we attack rashly, besides sacrificing the lives of us soldiers in vain, what other result could there be?”

”Do you want a doomed attack, or do you want a final victory?!”

The voice was not loud, but it struck the General’s heart like a heavy hammer.

What was worse was that due to the special nature and importance of this operation, the Alliance’s propaganda department was conducting full media tracking and reporting.

This communication between Lin Fei and the General was being broadcast live.

In an instant, the entire network of Saka Star exploded!

”What’s going on? Hero Lin Fei is actually being forced to go to his death? Did the Alliance high-ups lose their minds?”

”Exactly! Didn’t they see the other cities get beaten back? Charging in now isn’t that just throwing lives away?”

”Support Captain Lin Fei! Proceed with caution! We cannot let our hero sacrifice himself in vain!”

”Who is that General Chris? Does he know anything about military strategy? Typical bureaucratic blind commanding!”

”I think he’s just jealous of Hero Lin Fei’s achievements and wants to use a borrowed knife to kill him!”

The public opinion was almost overwhelmingly in support of Lin Fei, condemning the General’s stupidity and cold-bloodedness.

This left General Chris, who had originally wanted to apply pressure by force, instantly speechless.

No matter how high-ranking he was, he dared not openly defy public opinion, especially now that Lin Fei’s reputation was at its peak.

”...Fine, Captain Lin Fei, I trust your judgment.” The General squeezed this sentence out through his teeth. ”But please be sure to come up with an action plan as soon as possible. The Alliance cannot wait too long.”

After speaking, he angrily cut off the communication.

The communication ended, and inside the assault boat, the atmosphere was slightly stifling.

The adjutant of the Alliance Squad looked at Lin Fei with eyes full of admiration.

Daring to openly defy the General and even making the General eat humble pie, this Captain Lin Fei was truly not an ordinary person.

Lin Fei looked at the comments supporting him on the screen, and the corners of his mouth curled up again.

Public opinion is sometimes also a powerful weapon.

This time is an opportunity.

It must be grasped, because he, Lin Fei, wants more!