You Have Science, I Have Martial Arts-Chapter 385 - 199: Stepping Stone

Ye Qingzhou let out a cold laugh, "The Chenli Country’s army has a total of only six hundred tanks, yet they sent a hundred to deal with me. Seems like they’re after that one-billion bounty."

Ye Qingzhou let out a cold laugh, then without waiting for the opponent to launch an attack, he soared into the air, initiating a surprise assault.

After the four great families of Mengding City betrayed Peng Jiasheng, they had long pledged allegiance to the military government of Chenli Country, and the black industries of these families in Mengding City provided massive annual benefits to several generals of Chenli in exchange for protection.

The two sides were colluding, and in Ye Qingzhou’s eyes, they all deserved to die.

"I am Bao Youxiang, the Commander of the United Forces of Chenli Country. Master Jue Absolute Sword, please cease your hostilities immediately!"

"Though Chenli may be a small country, we will never tolerate others trampling on our dignity!"

Bao Youxiang’s voice echoed from a distant loudspeaker.

And Ye Qingzhou’s response was just one word.

"Die."

Descending quickly from a height where the tank’s main cannon couldn’t lock on, the Black Shark Sword in Ye Qingzhou’s hand emitted a buzzing hum, sending vibrations through the air, soon causing the surrounding tanks to resonate.

Zheng~

With just one sword strike!

A T72 main battle tank, over nine meters long, was slashed open by Ye Qingzhou as if slicing through cake, and the three drivers inside were easily shredded by the Sword Qi.

This monster, weighing over forty tons, could dash over four hundred kilometers at sixty kilometers per hour on a muddy battlefield, and its 125-millimeter smoothbore cannon could shatter a pickup truck in one shot, definitely a tactical killing weapon, a nightmare for most soldiers.

Yet in front of Ye Qingzhou, it turned into a pile of scrap metal in less than a second.

Then, one-sided slaughter commenced.

The tanks, utterly crushed in terms of flexibility and mobility, were like lambs to the slaughter when facing Ye Qingzhou; within just over ten minutes, they were slaughtered to the last.

Even the dozen MiG-29 fighter jets trying to launch long-range missile strikes on Ye Qingzhou were dismantled into pieces by the Divine Speed Sword.

And as for the main general, Bao Junfeng, one of the main culprits secretly shielding Mengding City’s fraud industry, he too met his end under Ye Qingzhou’s sword.

Almost one-sixth of Chenli’s military might was wiped out by Ye Qingzhou just like that.

Around Mengding City, the local armed forces hoping to seize an opportunity were all stunned, fear-stricken.

The billion bounty was tempting, but what use is money if you’re dead?!

Soon, they scattered like birds and beasts, not daring to touch Ye Qingzhou’s tiger whiskers.

But Ye Qingzhou knew well the principle of eradicating evil, for he had tortured crucial intelligence out of Ming Xuechang’s mouth — a key "blood slave" transfer station remained in Dagon City.

Each year, the Source Blood Association procured large quantities of "goods" from the four families, necessitating an efficient transportation route.

Dagon, the capital of Chenli Country, was the most crucial transfer station on this route.

At the United Army Headquarters, Bao Youxiang’s face was ashen. His nephew, whom he considered his right-hand man, was dead!

His most loyal main army force was also annihilated!

Within the military government, without his army, he was powerless, but he couldn’t give up now because the Source Blood Association backed him.

Gritting his teeth, Bao Youxiang enlisted the help of the Ke Race’s top expert, the City Governor.

Soon, a man with dark skin and short stature stepped into the headquarters.

"Master City Governor."

"Commander Bao, what urgent matter brings me here?"

Hmph!

The greedy old fox!

Bao Youxiang cursed inwardly, but at this moment, he had to restrain his anger and request, "I’d like to ask Master City Governor to assist in repelling the invaders."

"Agreed."

The City Governor’s slanted eyes flashed with cunning and ferocity, "Agreed, but we split the blood slave trade seventy-thirty in the future."

"You want thirty percent for doing nothing?"

Bao Youxiang was clearly unhappy, as this venture not only made money but also strengthened his ties with the Source Blood Association. It’s no small feat to be one of their dogs these days.

The City Governor sneered, "Commander Bao, you jest, seventy percent is mine."

"You’re overstepping!"

"Overstepping?"

The City Governor was clearly determined to take advantage in this matter, refusing to budge an inch, "Without me, you won’t even keep your life. Giving you thirty percent is already a great favor."

At this moment, Bao Youxiang was about to grind his teeth to dust.

But without his army, this Ke Race expert became his only card to play, and helplessly, he had to agree.

"Fine, seventy percent to you!"

"Haha, Commander Bao is refreshingly straightforward."

Then, the City Governor stepped out of the headquarters, heading north, preparing to meet the enemy outside the city.

Not long ago, he had just stepped into the Heaven-Ascending Third Layer, his power reaching Master Peak. In his lifetime, if he could ally with the Source Blood Association, he might even attain the Blessing of Holy Blood and further advance.

"Absolute Sword, you will be the stepping stone for me to enter the Grandmaster Realm."

The City Governor was brimming with confidence, not considering the possibility of defeat, as Ye Qingzhou’s displayed strength, aside from his formidable defense, was still at the Heaven-Ascending First Layer Realm.

Of course, if he had witnessed Ye Qingzhou’s sword strike that killed Allen, he might think differently.

Unfortunately, life has no what-ifs.

Ye Qingzhou flew through the air, heading south, getting closer to Dagon, with the city’s silhouette and details starting to come into view.

Before he could observe closely, a powerful aura connecting heaven and earth blocked his path.

"Master Jue Absolute Sword, ahead is the capital of Chenli Country, please halt your advance."