Chapter 007: The Terrifying Primitive Man

Killing the two front-line thugs was not his objective; his target was the man wielding the larger firearm. The mention of a "Gatling gun" by the woman always reminded him of the six-barreled heavy machine gun that Schwarzenegger carried. Once that guy started firing, he would have no choice but to flee in a panic.

70 meters is already the maximum safe distance that Tang Lang can ensure from this group of ruthless bandits

With a loud bang, the two foremost sky pirates were sent flying high into the air, scattering in five or six different directions, their four legs flailing about.

However, this is not important for a soldier of the Republic. The glorious tradition of the Republic's soldiers is to avoid trouble, but not to fear it. Decades of peace are not due to the abundance of peace doves flying in the Republic's skies, but rather because of the strength of their fists

The recoil of the assault rifle, which had already had its genetic lock解除, was much smaller than Tang Lang had imagined; he only felt a slight tremor in the gun body, and the first bullet used for test firing was discharged.

At the moment the thunderous explosion sounded, Tang Lang, who was hiding less than 70 meters away from the air pirate team, also opened fire. He was concealed in a tree branch that was 10 meters high and as thick as an adult's thigh.

The ancient explosive device, whose age is unknown, surprisingly caught the air pirate off guard. Long Sun Xueqing, having already heard the sound of the explosion and the cries of the air pirate, had to reassess her evaluation of Tang Lang. That jungle "native" was much stronger than she had imagined. This included his ability to leap straight down from a height of 10 meters, a feat that Long Sun Xueqing had only ever witnessed in her life, although the armed guards in her household would dare to jump from even greater heights.

Is this the power of the "Fire God Cannon" machine gun? Tang Lang, who had already chosen a hiding spot in a depression, felt a chill run down his back. This thing, if brought to Earth, could even take out tanks.

Moments later, a barrage of frenzied metal projectiles poured in this direction, as if confronted by a massive lawnmower. Small trees were knocked down one after another, while the trunks of large trees, as thick as an adult's waist, developed fist-sized holes. Eventually, the trunks, battered and unable to bear the weight of the canopy, crashed down with a thunderous sound

He will not forget the scene of himself hiding in the rubble, watching his father, who was once the leader of the largest space pirate gang in this starry sky, frantically escaping in an old mech, only to be ruthlessly targeted and destroyed by a squad of five mechs from the regular army of the Southwestern Federation.

Only by standing at a high place, can one see through the gaps in the branches and leaves

Not only did the beautiful face and figure of the so-called once-in-a-century genius of the Southwestern Federation make him feel a surge of heat, but what excited him even more was the prospect of capturing a regular soldier from the Southwestern Federation.

The thieves have been divided into five small teams, each consisting of 6 individuals. Five members are armed with the type of assault rifles used by Tang Lang, while one member carries a firearm that is significantly bulkier than the assault rifles, which is likely intended for fire suppression purposes

Now, the opportunity has finally arrived, a solitary federal soldier. In his mind, he can even envision the captured federal soldier being sliced into pieces under his bayonet, a scene of unimaginable misery accompanied by futile wails.

The dense foliage of the jungle essentially obstructs all visibility, and not to mention 70 meters, when one is amidst it, even a distance of 10 meters may result in only hearing a voice without seeing the person.

However, that is under the condition that they possess anti-gravity boots and integrated combat suits. How about letting them try wearing the rubber-soled shoes that are only found in museums?

Amidst the furious roars of the sky bandits, Tang Lang fired several shots in quick succession, suppressing the bandits who had reacted and were trying to evade. He shattered one individual hiding behind a tree along with the trunk itself. Without hesitation, he leaped down from the tree branch, performed a forward roll on the ground to dissipate his momentum, picked up the canvas bag lying on the ground, and plunged deep into the jungle.

A distance of 70 meters is quite easy for Tang Lang, who can guarantee a 90% hit rate when sniping enemies from 800 meters or even farther, even if it is the first time he is using this type of gun

The initial velocity of the metal projectile reached at least six times the speed of sound; otherwise, it would not possess such tremendous power. Tang Lang gained a preliminary understanding of the destructive force caused by the kinetic energy of firearms and ammunition in this world. The power far exceeded that of any firearms he was familiar with

The old model 59 Russian anti-infantry mine, with just one detonator, can blow a soldier's lower body into several pieces, not to mention that Tang Lang managed to bind two detonators together in one go

Unless the prey can continuously escape deep into the dense forest with stamina. However, that is impossible for a simple reason: among the target prey is a woman, a woman who has risen to fame through her research. How much stamina can she possibly have

The accuracy is not an issue, but the power of the firearms far exceeds the unexpected of Tang Lang

However, that is not important. Ever since he learned that the unfortunate soul he had stepped on was a minor leader resembling a pirate from Earth, and that he had also entangled himself with a strange woman who appeared unremarkable yet seemed to view everyone as scum, Tang Lang knew he had gotten himself into trouble, big trouble

As he watched the air pirates enter the jungle upon receiving their orders, Neil O displayed a hint of a sinister smile on his otherwise cold face; he eagerly anticipated the moment when his prey would be ensnared.

Tang Lang was unaware that this innocent "primitive man" would become the primary target of the air pirate leader

A total of thirty-four individuals, through such a distribution, resemble a tightly woven net; no matter how the prey in the jungle attempts to escape, it cannot evade this net that will gradually tighten.

Originally, the team of thieves, who were supposed to maintain a minimum distance of six to seven meters between each person, simply transformed their formation from a horizontal line to a vertical line, with two individuals at the front, two in the middle, and two at the back, conducting a search in this vertical formation

Upon recalling such an exhilarating scene, Neil Ao could not help but feel a rush of warmth throughout his body. With a movement, he followed the two teams that had already entered deep into the dense forest, accompanied by three personal bodyguards.

Tang Lang's pupils constricted sharply; he was not surprised by the gruesome death of the enemy, but rather by the power of the firearm in his hand

The air thief, who was startled by the sound of the detonator explosion while holding the large object, had his head shattered into fragments as if struck by a cannon after Tang Lang fired. It took a full two seconds for the blood in his neck cavity to react, shooting up into the sky like a small fountain

Nevertheless, no matter what, the stronger this peculiar person is, the greater her chances of escaping from here. Amidst a faint sense of astonishment, Changsun Xueqing's mood should still be quite pleasant

The first to suffer were the members of the empty theft squad advancing in the search.

Of course, prior to this, he had already notified the leader of the air piracy gang, who was stationed 800 kilometers away at their stronghold, namely his younger brother, to bring thirty mechs to provide support, as that was the core combat strength that enabled him to dominate this land

However, in the brief moment after the frenzied metal projectiles had finished pouring down, a remark from the monster hiding in the jungle once again infuriated Changsun Xueqing

A thin rope pulled from a canvas bag cannot hinder the advance of the air thief, yet it can pull the detonator that is hanging half a meter away in the bushes

However, it is not to guard against the prey in the jungle, but rather against another gang of aerial thieves on this planet whose strength surpasses his own

The target fled in a state of panic, as the flattened bushes clearly indicated the direction in which the prey had escaped

He harbors a deep hatred for the soldiers of the Southwest Federation. Over the years, many federals have died at his hands, yet there have been very few regular troops to help him address the brutality that has been concealed for more than thirty years

Neil Ao divided the five squads into three directions: left, center, and right. The center consisted of two squads led by him and three personal bodyguards, advancing along the traces left by the two individuals. Each squad was spaced twenty to thirty meters apart to ensure that they could quickly encircle and form a collective combat force upon encountering the enemy. The other two squads were positioned more than three hundred meters away from the center, resembling two pincers searching along the flanks.