Chapter 94: On the Verge of Conflict!
Above the vast, boundless desert, the scorching sun hung high, and the golden sea of sand rolled on, as if it were an endless, mysterious realm.
At this moment, every nation felt a tight string pulled taut in their hearts.
It was on the very night the meeting was held.
The intelligence department of Pyramid Country obtained a piece of critical intelligence!
Daishin was preparing to launch a second air strike against them!
This intelligence was urgent and vital!
They had guessed that after successfully launching the first air strike, Daishin would launch a second!
But they hadn't expected the second one to come so soon!
It seemed they had gotten a taste of the benefits of using advanced fighter jets for air strikes!
The high command of Pyramid Country immediately reported this important news to the allied forces of the various nations.
"Damn Daishin! Just because they have advanced weapons in their hands?"
"Do they really think we're afraid of them?!"
Upon hearing this news, the high command of Lebanon was incensed, slamming a fist onto the conference table.
They had originally been hesitating about whether to form an alliance to conduct counter-air strike operations against Daishin!
Out of wishful thinking, they had assumed that after the first air strike, Daishin might not necessarily launch a second!
Now, that notion was completely shattered!
They could no longer afford to hesitate!
At this point, they had no choice but to fight them to the end!
The Desert Alliance of the Middle East Region was formed!
The next day.
Various nations sent troops to support the effort!
Pyramid Country.
This was an ancient nation filled with mystery!
In this crisis, this nation also demonstrated a very firm resolve.
Inside the military base, the atmosphere was tense and solemn.
Ground crew personnel were busy moving about, performing final checks and preparations for the MiG-31 fighter jets about to set out.
These MiG-31 fighter jets sat quietly on the runway like steel beasts, exuding a powerful deterrent force.
Their airframes were sleek, and their silver-gray paint shimmered with a cold, harsh light under the sun.
Every fighter jet had undergone meticulous maintenance and calibration to ensure no issues would arise during combat.
As an all-weather heavy interceptor, the MiG-31 performed excellently in terms of speed, high-altitude performance, radar systems, and more!
It was only relatively weaker in terms of maneuverability and low-altitude performance!
However, it could still be considered to meet the standards of a fourth-generation fighter!
For this operation, Pyramid Country deployed a total of eight MiG-31s to coordinate with other nations in launching counter-air strike operations.
The other nations also scraped together quite a few fighter jets!
Besides the MiG-31s, there were over a dozen F-16s, and even J-10 fighter jets purchased from the Dragon Country!
However, compared to fourth-generation aircraft like the MiG-31, the F-16s and J-10 fighter jets were all third-generation aircraft!
There was a significant difference in performance!
Just like that, the allied forces assembled a formation of over seventy fighter jets of various, disorganized models!
Because Pyramid Country contributed eight fourth-generation aircraft, and their high-ranking officer, General Muller, was a strategist with rich command ability!
Therefore, this General Muller was appointed as the commander of the joint formation for this counter-air strike operation against Daishin!
Although Prince Aodebiao still stood up to object, there was nothing he could do as no one paid any attention to this foolish son of a wealthy family!
The fighter jets from various nations took off one after another, flying toward the predetermined assembly point.
Finally, they gathered together!
Over seventy fighter jets were neatly lined up at a massive airport!
Fighter jets of different models were intertwined, and at first glance, it was quite spectacular!
Some high-ranking officials couldn't help but get excited, filled with confidence for the upcoming counter-air strike operation!
One even suggested: "Why don't we launch an air strike directly on Daishin's territory?"
"How about an eye for an eye?"
Upon hearing this, the others immediately felt this was a good proposal!
"Over seventy fighter jets will definitely be able to pose a significant threat to Daishin's territory!"
"Just thinking about being able to take revenge gets my blood pumping!"
"Put away your pumping blood for now!" General Muller's voice suddenly rang out.
His gaze was serious as he stared at these people, speaking in a calm tone:
"Do you really think the opponent's air defense system is just for show?"
"For so many years, in our conflicts with Daishin, we have launched many missiles at them, only for them to all be intercepted!"
"Now, we have finally managed to scrape together three Air Force squadrons!"
"And you are actually thinking about attacking their home territory?"
"Are you not afraid that these fighter jets will go and never return?"
"When the time comes, if the air strike isn't intercepted and the fighter formation is wiped out, will you be satisfied then?"
General Muller's words left these people speechless.
They had indeed been muddled!
Getting carried away for a moment, they had forgotten the true mission objective!
It's no wonder they say the battlefield needs a truly rational strategist as a commander!
At critical moments, they can nip immature ideas in the bud!
Therefore, intercepting the opponent's air strike became the primary objective of this mission!
Under General Muller's command, the three Air Force squadrons began to take off!
General Muller and the high-ranking officers of the allied forces sat in the command room, facing a massive display screen showing the position and status of each fighter jet.
General Muller's brows were furrowed, his heart filled with worry.
"This combat mission is arduous; we must maintain a high level of vigilance and coordination, otherwise the consequences will be unimaginable."
He said this to all the pilots through the communication system.
The pilots also knew the difficulty of this mission!
Especially those pilots flying the third-generation aircraft!
They knew what was waiting for them ahead!
Fifth-generation fighters from the Eagle Country, gathering various advanced technologies!
To say they weren't afraid would be impossible!
But they still pressed forward!
The combat formation composed of seventy fighter jets, like a massive army of steel, advanced majestically across the sky toward Daishin.
The sunlight spilled onto the wings of the fighter jets, reflecting a dazzling light.
On Daishin's side.
The commander was an elderly man with graying hair named Stanford.
In Daishin, he was like a pillar of the nation, protecting this territory with his powerful tactical deployment capabilities!
His aquiline nose made his eyes look exceptionally sharp, occasionally flashing with a piercing light.
At this moment, General Stanford was discussing the upcoming air strike plan with his subordinates!
"General, our intelligence department has received news that Pyramid Country, Oil Country, Lebanon, and several other Desert Nations..."
"They... seem to have joined forces!"
General Stanford nodded: "We implemented a unified retaliation against these nations! It is normal for them to unite!"
"However, we now have the most advanced Fifth-generation fighter, so I doubt they would dare to provoke us again!"
But no sooner had he finished speaking.
The radar station's alarm sounded instantly!
"General Stanford, our radar has detected that three Air Force squadrons are heading in our direction!"
"There are seventy-two of them!"
General Stanford stood up abruptly!
A look of surprise flashed in his eyes, but then that gaze became exceptionally sharp!
His eyes narrowed slightly as he said:
"Make sure they don't return!"