Full-Time Public Enemy-Chapter 559 - 464 Spiritual Power
The ground flyer cruised a hundred meters above the surface. Wang Chengqian sat impassively, surrounded by his "team members."
Anyway, everyone’s mood was far from joyful...
After several hundred kilometers, the terrain became undulating. The turbulence created by the ground grew severe, causing the flyer to climb higher.
Wang Chengqian looked at Qiao Shuangyi and Lin Xiaochen with malice. "This practical lesson is definitely centered around you. Unless there’s a fatal danger, I won’t lift a finger. In fact, I assure you that for the vast majority of the time, you won’t even be aware of my presence. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺
"Moreover, the school’s practical lessons do have a casualty quota. If I find out that you’re not fully exerting your potential because you’re counting on my secret protection, and not giving it your all in the practical lesson... then I’m sorry, even if you put yourselves in a life-or-death situation, I won’t intervene..."
Just as Qiao Shuangyi and Lin Xiaochen were about to protest, a series of sharp alarm sounds suddenly blared inside the flyer.
On the ground ahead, what had been a vast expanse of gravel suddenly swelled with huge mounds of rock, from which unfolding turrets emerged!
In total, ten twin-linked rapid-fire pulse cannons!
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM...
Countless bolts of light assailed the flyer. Piloted by its AI, it immediately activated full power, nimbly maneuvering through the air to avoid the onslaught.
Compared to most human pilots, AI piloting had significant advantages. Despite the twenty cannon barrels firing a dense barrage of energy projectiles, the flyer always managed to dodge by the slimmest of margins.
But such unrestrained evasive maneuvers took their toll on the students inside. Shangguan Yuqing and the chubby kid nearly vomited.
Wang Chengqian laughed heartily. "Dear classmates, the practical lesson has officially begun! You’re about to see the vast difference between the rebels and ordinary gangs!"
The flyer roared past the ten turrets, but they didn’t cease fire, rotating their barrels to continue bombarding the fleeing craft.
The flyer desperately dodged the pursuing projectiles. Suddenly, on the ground ahead, a row of energy generators concealed beneath stones activated with a BUZZ.
A massive energy net shot up from the ground, stretching into the sky.
The flyer smashed headlong into it. Amid CRACKLING sounds, the energy net nearly shredded it to pieces!
Qiao Shuangyi sat there stunned as an incandescent beam from the net sliced into the flyer’s interior, passing just five centimeters from his nose!
A small bolt of energy lightning FIZZED from the net, striking Qiao Shuangyi precisely on the tip of his nose.
Poor Qiao Shuangyi felt as if he’d been punched in the face. His nose turned black, and the stinging pain nearly brought him to tears.
The ground generators powered down, and the energy net vanished instantly. With a loud THUD, the flyer crashed to the ground. Chen Gu observed the incessantly flashing red lights inside the flyer. He stood up and grabbed Qiao Shuangyi and Lin Xiaochen, one in each hand.
Bai Zhijin was frantically yanking the hatch release lever, but the mechanism had jammed. Chen Gu strode over and kicked the hatch. The heavy armored door WHOOSHED out dozens of meters, crashing heavily onto the ground.
While Bai Zhijin stared in disbelief, Chen Gu had already leaped out, dragging Qiao Shuangyi (the chubby kid) and Lin Xiaochen with him. He took cover behind the downed flyer, evading the continuous barrage of energy bolts still firing from their rear. After observing the surroundings, he waved to everyone. "Who among you can deal with those turrets?"
The rapid-fire pulse cannons weren’t very powerful individually, but their sustained fire and long range made them a persistent threat. The moment they revealed themselves, the turrets would target them again.
Qiao Shuangyi and Lin Xiaochen shook their heads like pellet drums. The one thing they were certain of at that moment was the age-old wisdom: stick close to Brother Chen.
Chen Gu gritted his teeth, preparing to charge back and deal with the turrets himself. Suddenly, Shang Qingye stood up. On the back of her Mecha was a specialized backpack. It opened with a SWISH, its metallic components automatically assembling into a bizarrely shaped, long-range sniper... rifle?
Simultaneously, a special targeting lens slid down over her helmet. After aiming at a turret, she fired with a dull THUD.
A specialized energy projectile flew a great distance, accurately striking one of the turrets. Immediately, the turret erupted violently from within. A net of crackling electrical energy, resembling a fishing net, spread out from it.
BOOM!
The entire turret exploded from the inside. Its two energy cannon barrels were blasted into several pieces and launched skyward.
Without a moment’s pause, Shang Qingye turned and aimed at the second turret.
In just ten seconds, Shang Qingye had sniped all ten turrets. Throughout the process, she remained expressionless and cool, showing no hint of emotional fluctuation.
After finishing, the specialized energy sniper rifle automatically disassembled, its components retracting to reform the backpack. Shang Qingye stated calmly, "Dealt with."
Chen Gu nodded. "The ’Guardian Sprite’ system? Impressive."
Shang Qingye’s specialization differed from that of the "Big Rabbit." Dora achieved victory through the sheer volume of her firearms. In contrast, Shang Qingye favored using high-powered ammunition to eliminate threats decisively from a long range.
This difference also stemmed from their distinct backgrounds. Dora was a freelance mercenary, while Shang Qingye’s affluent family could supply her with formidable weaponry.
