Chapter 1004: Chapter 974:
At midnight, the stars were sparse and the moon was bright. Everything seemed to be part of the plan. Ye Chen set up camp in the Royal Palace, which was not yet renovated. Several electrical wires had been strung up inside the palace, lighting up a few high-powered bulbs. Ye Chen, Feng Zhixiao, and several top leaders, including Jimmy, were in the palace discussing strategy. They all believed that tonight was when the enemy was most likely to launch an attack. The air was tense amidst the arguments.
“Tonight is an unusual night!” Ye Chen gritted his teeth.
“That’s right!” Jimmy nodded, saying, “With a warrior’s sharp senses, I seem to have already smelled gunpowder and unease in the air. Mr. Ye, I must go to the front line now!”
“No!” Ye Chen immediately shook his head and said, “Not yet.”
“Why?” Jimmy was taken aback, and everyone looked at Ye Chen in surprise. Obviously, the unease and tension were palpable, so why not go to the front to reassure the soldiers and boost morale? Ye Chen smiled calmly and said, “It’s not time yet. I need to wait until they attack, then take you all with me to strike at their rear!”
“Hiss…”
The crowd gasped. Jimmy had never seen such a tactic before. Looking at Ye Chen in shock, he said, “Mr. Ye, you’re crazy. Do you think with just a few of us, we can circle around to the enemy’s rear? Haven’t you read The Art of War by Sun Tzu from your country? Advancing into enemy territory with insufficient forces is a military taboo.”
“That’s right, big brother!” Da Xia also advised, “We should take it slow!”
“No need to say more, I’ve already…” Just as Ye Chen was speaking, he suddenly felt the ground shaking violently, as if the whole world was turning upside down. A shell exploded inside Sunset City, and the massive explosion made the entire world seem different. Huge flames shot out, and cries of exclamation, shouting, and wailing echoed throughout the city. Ye Chen looked at the swaying chandelier on the ceiling and said, “It’s decided!”
Ye Chen’s decision was final. Feng Zhixiao gritted his teeth and said, “No matter what Brother Chen decides, I’m willing to follow to the death!”
“Me too!” Da Hei stood up.
“Count me in!” Da Xia and Li Tieniu also stood up one after the other. Seeing this group of fearless, reckless warriors, the emotion quickly infected Jimmy, who also stood up and said, “Since we’re going crazy, count me in, too. I’ve decided to join your crazy party!”
“Haha, let’s go!” Ye Chen laughed heartily, immediately grabbing a rifle and charging out.
The group jumped into a Hummer, then sped wildly out of the city streets. The car raced along the road. After leaving Sunset City, they turned onto a nearby mountain route, planning to bypass Ottawa without being spotted by enemy forces. This mountain route was the only option. After detouring on this route for a while, they aimed directly for Ottawa.
On this mountain route, it became apparent how powerful this American-made Hummer was. The journey was bumpy, crossing mountains and ridges, yet it didn’t seem to pose any difficulty. Moreover, the vehicle was overloaded with several burly men. An ordinary jeep would have surely broken down on this road.
The car quickly navigated the mountain route, then sped down the back roads. There was no one around because, with the onset of battle, most chose to stay behind closed doors or simply relocated. No one dared stay in such a dangerous place as Ottawa.
“Mr. Ye, where do you think their camp will be?” Jimmy asked curiously.
“It’s definitely at the Congress Building!” Ye Chen smiled calmly and said, “Since they chose to side with the Church Court, the Church Guards are definitely stationed at the Congress Building, which is where the Ottawa Government works. I’m sure they’re there!”
“That’s just your intuition!” Jimmy chuckled and said, “What if they’re not there?”
“Then we still have a chance!” Ye Chen snorted.
Soon, the Hummer entered Ottawa. Beautiful Ottawa is Canada’s most livable city, vibrant with life, as if it harbors elves in every corner. In March, the trees in Ottawa had started budding. The snow melted, the weather was still cold, but it nurtured the growth of all things.
The car made its way effortlessly, perhaps because the other side was too complacent, they hadn’t set up any checkpoints in the city. Nor had they blocked any roads, allowing Ye Chen to drive straight to the Congress Building, something Ye Chen himself found unbelievable. It was incredibly smooth.
Under the building, there were finally rows of soldiers standing guard at the Congress Building. From their tight formation, Ye Chen thought he had chosen the right place. He patted Jimmy on the chest and said, “So, do you think we were wrong?”
“Maybe it’s just a diversion tactic!” Jimmy said, a little unwilling to concede. He was secretly challenging Ye Chen’s intelligence and combat ability.
“Kid, don’t be fooled by so-called military strategies!” Ye Chen chuckled and then said, “Military strategies are just written by people, so you don’t need to dwell on them too much. I’ll soon show you what ‘Ye’s Military Strategy’ is all about!”
“Go!” Jimmy shook his head.
Ye Chen led the group towards the Congress Building. He glanced at Da Xia and said, “Da Xia, you and Tie Niu along with Da Hei, form a team, flank around, and do not alert the enemy. We’ll meet in the lobby on the first floor!”
“Okay!” Da Xia nodded.
Ye Chen then went with Feng Zhixiao and Jimmy from the front. Trying to enter from the front seemed a bit difficult as there were dozens of soldiers guarding it, and anyone trying to enter the Congress Building had to get out of the car for inspection. Alternatively, one needs a pass.
Ye Chen glanced at Jimmy and asked, “Mr. Jimmy, do you have any way to get through?”
“The simplest way is the most effective. Fight through!” Jimmy looked at Ye Chen.
“Ha! That aligns with my method!” Ye Chen laughed aloud.
Confrontation from the front would draw the enemy from the sides, allowing Da Xia and others to enter the lobby smoothly. Ye Chen glanced at Feng Zhixiao and said, “Let’s go, get in the car!”
The three of them immediately jumped into the Hummer. Jimmy secretly set up the machine gun; if discovered by the enemy, they would immediately open fire. Ye Chen focused on driving, while Feng Zhixiao, experiencing such a thrill for the first time, felt a rush of excitement. Following Brother Chen was exhilarating.
Ye Chen started the car and then floored the accelerator, charging forward forcefully. The gate soldiers tried to stop the car, but as soon as they stepped out, a Browning machine gun was mounted on the vehicle, and bullets rained down like a storm, turning the soldiers trying to stop them into piles of minced flesh. The scene was extremely disgusting. It was fortunate that Feng Zhixiao was used to large scenes; otherwise, he would be vomiting everywhere.
The opposing soldiers, seeing this, immediately thought of finding cover; without it, they would be doomed. The only cover was within the building, and more than thirty soldiers rushed into the Congress Building at once, then shut the glass doors.
Ratatatat…
Jimmy wielded the machine gun, fiercely shooting at the glass door of the Congress Building. In an instant, the glass door shattered into countless glass shards. The soldiers inside were too scared to peep out, resorting to throwing grenades outside instead. Ye Chen exclaimed, “Oh crap, grenades!!”
Seeing grenades flying towards the Hummer, Ye Chen frantically turned the steering wheel, causing the vehicle to swerve as if drunk, teetering on the edge of a cliff, risking annihilation at any misstep. Ye Chen stepped hard on the gas pedal; the robust Hummer crushed the steps beneath it and, with a series of jolts, surged up the stairs.
Next, the vehicle plunged through the glass doors. The stainless-steel frames quickly disintegrated under the impact. The soldiers beside started resisting. At this moment, Jimmy held the Browning machine gun and jumped from the car, gripping the gun and opening fire at the opponents, the large-caliber bullets leaving them riddled with wounds. Soon, those thirty-odd soldiers became casualties under the guns of Ye Chen, Feng Zhixiao, and Jimmy.
“Hahaha…” Jimmy laughed wildly and said, “So the Church Guards are nothing special, I thought they were supposed to be formidable!”
“No!” Ye Chen waved his hand immediately and said, “These aren’t the Church Guards. They’re just Canadian soldiers!”
“Hmm? Can’t be?!” Jimmy was stunned and said, “Well, I did my best fighting these guys, and they’re not even the Church Guards!”
“That’s right!” Ye Chen nodded and said, “But they’ll be here soon. We should hurry!”
Clatter, clatter…
At this moment, dozens of soldiers wearing armor with the Church’s emblem stormed in from outside. Jimmy was taken aback and said, “Ye Chen, these are the Church Guards, let’s obliterate them completely!”
“Then let’s do it!” Ye Chen nodded. He was eager to gauge how formidable the Church Guards really were, whether they possessed extraordinary capabilities.
Saying this, the three rushed in different directions. The opposition was gentlemanly enough not to fire their guns. Over twenty soldiers formed a tight circle around Ye Chen and the others. Ye Chen glanced at Feng Zhixiao and asked, “Zhi Xiao, you alright?”
“Brother Chen, don’t worry, I won’t embarrass you!” Feng Zhixiao said, pulling out two daggers from his coat, clenching one between his teeth while gripping the other in a reverse hold, letting out a roar, “Ah!!”