26: Police Station Assault

"Everyone, check your gear and confirm your positions."

Wang Yi's steady voice rang out in the team's voice channel, carrying an indisputable calmness.

"Chen Hu, you're in charge of the frontal assault and protecting Wu Qiong. Zhao Zihan, reconnaissance and sniping from the high ground—await my command. Wu Qiong, once the front is cleared, find an entrance immediately and prepare for breaching."

Inside the Dragon Country Operations Center, Su Yuan...

...watched the real-time footage of the Assault Squad members on the screen.

His heart rate unconsciously quickened.

He could feel his palms starting to sweat.

Although he had a God's-eye view and could foresee most dangers...

...this kind of personal involvement...

...and the feeling of watching his decisions being executed step by step was far more thrilling than playing a game in front of a computer.

He hoped every step would be foolproof.

But he also knew that dungeons were always full of variables.

"Captain Wang, I'm in position. Target is the main entrance of the Police Station. Visually, there are over two hundred zombies gathered in the first-floor lobby, and quite a few at the entrance to the underground parking lot."

Chen Hu's voice came through the channel, tinged with excitement. Wearing his heavy riot gear and with the high-frequency battle blade buzzing in his hand, he was like a heavy tank ready to go.

"Received. Zhao Zihan, report your position and field of vision." Wang Yi asked.

"Reporting, Captain Wang. I'm on the roof of the Bank Building across from the Police Station. Visibility is good. There are two mutant crows on the roof of the Police Station; no other Special Infected have been spotted for now."

Zhao Zihan's voice was crisp and calm.

She had already readied her wind walker compound bow.

Through the infrared scope, everything in the Police Station was clearly visible down to the finest detail.

"mutant crows? Those things are fast; don't let them escape."

Su Yuan immediately thought upon hearing Zhao Zihan's report.

He knew that while these flying zombies didn't have high attack power, their harassment capabilities were top-tier, and they could attract even more trouble.

"Wu Qiong, are you ready?"

Wang Yi continued.

"Reporting, Captain Wang. I've reached the side entrance of the Police Station and am ready to act at any time."

Wu Qiong's voice carried its characteristic composure. He was wearing a Stalker Combat Suit...

...almost blending into the night, as his universal lock-picking tool set glinted coldly under the moonlight.

"Good. Everyone, pay attention. The operation begins!"

At Wang Yi's command, the members of the Assault Squad immediately sprang into action.

Chen Hu took the lead, his tall frame charging directly toward the main entrance of the Police Station.

Without a moment's hesitation, he kicked open the half-open shutter door.

The loud noise instantly attracted the attention of every zombie in the lobby.

"Roar—!"

Hundreds of zombies let out deafening roars, surging toward Chen Hu like a tide.

"Now!" Wang Yi's voice boomed in the channel.

Chen Hu stopped abruptly, pulled a black sphere from his waist, and threw it without hesitation into the densest part of the zombie crowd.

"EMP Grenade!"

In the command center, Su Yuan's eyes were glued to the screen.

He knew this grenade would be the pivotal turning point of this battle.

The grenade exploded among the zombies. There was no expected bang or flash...

...only an invisible electromagnetic wave that instantly swept through the entire lobby.

Hum—!

An invisible shockwave spread out. All the charging zombies suddenly stiffened...

...and then collapsed limply, as if their bones had been removed.

They weren't dead, just paralyzed. They twitched on the ground, letting out pained low growls, but were unable to move an inch.

Ten seconds!

That was the effective duration of the EMP Grenade!

"Charge!"

Wang Yi let out a roar. The muzzle of his desert eagle spat fire, accurately sniping the zombies further away that hadn't been affected by the EMP.

Chen Hu, like a heavy tank at full speed...

...his riot gear made dull scraping sounds during the charge...

...as his high-frequency battle blade whistled through the air, slashing ruthlessly at the fallen zombies.

Squelch! Squelch! Squelch!

Wherever the blade passed, zombie limbs were sliced through as easily as tofu, green pus and blood splattering everywhere.

Chen Hu showed no mercy.

He knew these ten seconds were their only chance.

He had to clear a path to the interior as quickly as possible.

"Captain Wang, the two mutant crows on the roof have been dealt with!"

Zhao Zihan's calm voice came through the channel. Her wind walker compound bow was like the Reaper's scythe.

Two arrows accurately pierced the heads of the mutant crows, shooting them down from the sky.

"Nicely done! Wu Qiong, find the location of the armory!"

Wang Yi commanded while firing.

Wu Qiong's figure was like a ghost. Taking advantage of the chaos in the lobby, he had already quietly slipped into the interior of the Police Station.

His universal lock-picking tool set...

...played a massive role at this moment.

Avoiding the zombies twitching on the floor...

...he skillfully opened one closed door after another, searching for signs of the armory.

"Reporting, Captain Wang. armory found!"

Wu Qiong's voice carried a hint of excitement.

"The door is alloy and very heavy. It needs to be breached!"

"Use C4!"

Wang Yi ordered without hesitation.

Watching all this, Su Yuan couldn't help but cheer inwardly.

He could feel that the team's coordination and execution had reached a very high level.

The use of the EMP Grenade had gained them a precious advantage.

Chen Hu's assault, Zhao Zihan's long-range support, and Wu Qiong's infiltration—everything worked together seamlessly.

"Boom—!"

A massive explosion rang out inside the Police Station.

The alloy door was blasted open by the C4 explosive, leaving a huge gap as smoke and fire billowed out.

"armory open! There are tons of firearms and ammunition inside!"

Wu Qiong's voice rang out again, filled with uncontrollable excitement.

"Everyone, listen up. Clear the remaining zombies and secure the armory!"

Wang Yi gave the final order.

Inside the Dragon Country Operations Center...

...everyone stood up in excitement. Enthusiastic applause and cheers broke out one after another.

"We did it! We succeeded!"

Major General Li Guodong waved his fist excitedly.

"In less than ten minutes, we've taken the Police Station! This efficiency is simply a miracle!"

A gratified smile also appeared on General Lin Zhan's face.

He looked at the figure on the screen, who was like a god of war, and his heart was filled with pride.

These were the soldiers of the Dragon Country. Once they possessed top-tier equipment and precise intelligence...

...they could unleash unparalleled combat power.

Su Yuan also let out a long sigh of relief, the heavy stone in his heart finally lifting.

He knew this was only the first step, but it was a crucial one.

With the weapons and ammunition from the Police Station, the overall combat power of the Dragon Country participants would rise to another level.

He looked at the system panel; the national fortune points had risen again, increasing by another few hundred.

"Comrade Wang Yi, your performance was outstanding!"

Su Yuan thought to himself. He could sense the excitement and sense of accomplishment Wang Yi and the others felt at that moment.

However, while there was jubilation on the Dragon Country's side...

...the command centers of other countries around the world fell into a dead silence once more.

Lighthouse Country.

The Blonde Director stared intently at the screen. Watching the Dragon Country Assault Team easily conquer the Police Station like cutting through vegetables, his face turned so dark it looked like it could drip ink.

"EMP Grenades... high-frequency battle blades... C4 explosives..."

He muttered to himself, each word like a knife stabbing into his heart.

"Where did these things come from? Why do the people of the Dragon Country have them, but we don't?!"

He slammed his fist onto the table in anger, producing a dull thud.

Beside him, Ouroboros's eyes glinted with a sinister light. He pushed up his glasses, his lips curling into a cold arc.

"Mr. Director, by now you should understand that our previous judgment was correct."

Ouroboros's voice carried a hint of mockery.

"The Dragon Country must have some means behind the scenes to exchange for these items and then use them in the dungeon!"

"Then what should we do? Just stand by and watch them snowball like this?!" the Blonde Director roared.

"No." Ouroboros shook his head. "What we can do now is accelerate our Dragon Capture plan. Make them pay the price in the real world."

"Notify all undercover personnel to fully upgrade the cyberattacks and public opinion warfare against the Dragon Country!"

"I want them exhausted from running around. I want them to feel what true despair is in the real world!"

Ouroboros's voice was filled with spite.

He knew that on the direct battlefield, they no longer had any chance of winning.

The only way was to create the maximum amount of trouble for the Dragon Country from the flanks and from the outside.

"Yes!"

The command center of the Lighthouse Country was once again shrouded in conspiracies and schemes.

Meanwhile, inside the Police Station.

Wang Yi's Assault Squad...

...had completely taken control of the Police Station's first-floor lobby and the armory.

"Captain Wang, there's a large number of pistols, submachine guns, and rifles in the armory, as well as quite a few grenades and bulletproof vests!"

Wu Qiong reported excitedly.

"These weapons are enough to arm our entire squad, with plenty to spare!"

"Good!" A sharp light flashed in Wang Yi's eyes.

"Everyone, prioritize equipping rifles and bulletproof vests. Pack up the remaining ammunition and take it all. Wu Qiong, go find the chief's office. The clues for the password must be there."

"Yes!"

Su Yuan watched the screen as the members of the Assault Squad picked out weapons as if they were finding treasures, feeling a sense of gratification.

He knew these weapons would be a powerful guarantee for their subsequent actions.

"Next up is the second password clue."

Su Yuan thought silently to himself. He couldn't wait to see the Dragon Country participants set out again with this new gear and sweep through the entire dungeon.