novel bin Chapter 132 The Incredible River Crossing
Chapter 132 The Incredible River Crossing
It turned out that Lin Mo and Kyle had said in the morning that they were going to assemble a large army to prepare for an expedition, and upon learning this, he immediately sent someone back with a message.
To facilitate communication, a few days ago, under the supervision of the elves, Kyle established a portal to the Holy City in Glowleaf Town under the pretext of trade, making travel much faster.
The parchment contained information about the Holy City and the Great Xia's equipment manuals, which had been studied for several days and were now almost complete.
Taking advantage of the Great Xia operation, which diverted the attention of the Demon Clan, the Holy Human Clan prepared to join forces with the Elf Clan to organize large armies for a counterattack, while also testing the effectiveness of the Great Xia equipment.
He also instructed Kyle to cultivate a good relationship with the Great Xia and to properly educate the Holy Son.
According to the instructions, these Xia Dynasty equipment pieces are more powerful than they imagined, and they may need to purchase more later. They should curb their temper and not ruin the relationship.
If the Great Xia acquires any better equipment, it should be reported promptly, and it should also be kept under strict surveillance.
Kyle silently finished reading, put away the scroll, casually cast a small spell to set it on fire, and threw it out the window.
He looked at Elder Muyu, who was staring intently at the helicopter outside the car window.
"Elder Muyu, this expedition by the Great Xia is a good opportunity for a counterattack. His Majesty said that our Holy Human Race will act together with your Elf Race."
Elder Muyu turned his head upon hearing this, nodded after a moment of surprise.
"Indeed, we need a long-awaited victory to boost morale."
The arrival of the Great Xia and its amazing weapons and equipment gave the two defeated races a glimmer of hope for a counterattack.
He gripped the handrail tightly, feeling the earth tremble.
Each time those massive steel structures rolled over, the ground groaned, and the once vibrant grassland was crushed into two ugly gullies.
Faced with the overwhelming tide of steel, the sense of insignificance and helplessness he felt made him sigh.
"The army of Great Xia is terrifying."
"Can those mobile steel fortresses match the firepower of a high-level mage?"
"Those iron birds circling in the sky, they're faster than the griffin riders, aren't they?"
"And what about those four-legged metal hounds that follow the soldiers? What's the purpose of these alchemical creations?"
Kyle shook his head.
"Everything about the Great Xia is beyond our comprehension."
"The power of technology is truly incredible."
He felt the slight vibration of the vehicle beneath him, the ground outside was also shaking, and even the air was vibrating, creating a strange resonance.
It was the roar of hundreds of engines, a deep growl that came together with the sound of helicopter rotor blades.
The oppressive aura emanating from this army far surpassed that of any legion of knights and mages that Kyle had ever seen.
This was an unfamiliar power system that even made this sixth-order archmage feel a sense of fear.
The army marched for about three hours before suddenly stopping.
Kyle and Elder Muyu got out of the car and came to Lin Mo, who had also gotten out of the car to get some fresh air.
"Holy Son, why has the army stopped advancing?" Kyle asked curiously.
Lin Mo pointed ahead and casually replied:
"Oh, there's a river over thirty meters wide blocking our way."
The thought that "it seems they are not omnipotent after all" had just popped into Kyle's mind.
When the Holy Human race encounters such a river, they either spend a lot of time finding shallows to detour, or they have to recruit earth mages to build a temporary stone bridge.
Either option would severely slow down the march.
Kyle turned to Elder Wood Whisper:
"Elder Muyu, your elven race is more adept at this matter. Why don't you ask the earth elves for their assistance?"
Lin Mo immediately waved his hand:
"No need, it's a small matter, we can handle it ourselves."
Elder Muyu and Kyle looked puzzled.
Fendona also came over and immediately asked:
"Why? You don't have any magicians. If you want to build a bridge, it will probably take a very long time."
Lin Mo smiled mysteriously:
"You'll see when you see it."
He beckoned a few people to get into an SUV and drove straight to the front of the group.
Kyle and Elder Muyu sat in the back seat as the carriage swayed, each lost in their own thoughts.
"My lord, please forgive my bluntness, but a river thirty meters wide is no small matter for a large army," Kyle finally couldn't help but speak.
"Even if you Great Xia people are skilled in construction, you still need to cut down trees and lay the foundation, which will take at least half a day."
Elder Muyu nodded in agreement:
"Kyle is right."
"Time is life. If the demon scouts discover that we are staying here and attract a large army, we will be put at a disadvantage."
"If we were to take action, we could raise a sturdy stone bridge in half an hour, which would save us valuable time."
Fendona looked at Lin Mo with concern. She knew her people's abilities, and this was indeed the best option at the moment.
Lin Mo looked at them in the rearview mirror, a smile on his face that they couldn't understand.
"No, really, no need," he repeated, his tone relaxed.
"Just watch."
The off-road vehicle quickly reached the riverbank.
The flowing river made a gurgling sound, and the soil on the riverbank was soft and covered with knee-high weeds.
The vanguard of the army had halted here, and the soldiers were methodically establishing a perimeter along both sides of the riverbank.
Several drones were flying back and forth skimming the water's surface, while a technician on the shore was looking at the data on his terminal and reporting to an officer.
"Report! The river is 32 meters wide, with an average depth of 4.5 meters, and the current is stable. The soil structure on the opposite bank is solid, meeting the requirements for bridge construction."
"Prepare to build the bridge," the officer ordered.
As soon as Kyle and Elder Muyu got out of the car, they saw three trucks drive up to the riverbank.
The truck had a peculiar design, with its rear section carrying a huge, layered metal component.
"What...what is that?" Fendona couldn't help but ask in a low voice.
"Is it some kind of alchemical golem?" Kyle frowned, somewhat puzzled.
Elder Muyu shook his head. Even though he considered himself knowledgeable and experienced, he couldn't name what was before him.
"It seems... to be used for paving roads?" He made a guess based on the shape of the metal component.
Lin Mo smiled, offered no explanation, and simply made a "please look" gesture.
The engineering commander spoke a few words into the communicator, then suddenly swung his arm down.
"Buzz—"
The three truck engines roared, and their power suddenly increased.
Under the shocked gazes of Kyle and Elder Muyu, the hydraulic rods at the rear of the vehicle began to operate, emitting a hissing sound.
The massive metal components folded onto the vehicle body slowly rose upwards, then slid into the water, beginning to stretch and deform.
"Is this... splicing together?" Kyle frowned.
The soldiers tightened the cables on the ship, the bridge was brought to the shore, and the soldiers boarded and used the ship's own power to quickly adjust its position.
Finally, under the slightly widened eyes of Kyle and Elder Muyu, they pieced together a bridge.
A foldable pontoon bridge made of steel!
From startup to setup completion, it only took ten minutes.
Along the riverbank, the sounds of wind, water, and distant engines seemed to have vanished.
"This is incredible." Fendona covered her mouth, her pale green eyes filled with disbelief.
This terrain obstacle, which would normally hinder a large army, was nothing to the Xia people.
This means that the marching speed of the Great Xia army will reach a terrifying level.