The vast, barren deep red Gobi Desert looked like its surface was ablaze.

The terrain in the Dushan region is unique, and the weather is even more peculiar.

During the day, the Sun sets things on fire, at night, the cold moon is like frost.

The extreme temperature difference between day and night means nothing grows here, except for Barbarians.

Seven monstrous tanks sped along the rugged sandy roads, seemingly on some secret mission.

On a protruding rock, a frog-like microscopic intelligent telescope extended out.

The frog's head could twist around, stretch, shrink, and gaze up at the sky...

Like a tongue, it was very agile.

In a deep cave beneath the rock, a group of Barbarians were peering through an old, worn-out monitoring device to spy on the outside movement.

The seven tanks were right in the center of the screen, clearly, the Phoenix Military's secret operation had already fallen into the eyes of these Barbarians.

"Bo Gu, they only have seven tanks... this is our chance," a young Barbarian said excitedly, rubbing his hands.

"Yeah, as long as we're quick, we can take down these seven tanks... even if they have drone support bombing, it might be too late," another rough man chimed in.

The Imperial Army generally doesn't like to descend the mountain and fight with Barbarians, because the odds of winning are too low, and the sacrifices too great.

They prefer to hold the mountain and let those Barbarians charge up before engaging in battle.

Prior to their charge, they would conduct a round of intensive artillery bombardment...

Just like hitting live targets.

They played with intelligence and technology.

"Could it be bait? Ever since we intercepted a few times, they rarely patrol with tanks... mostly using drones for reconnaissance," an older Barbarian leader pondered.

"Doesn't seem like it... their speed is fast, probably transporting supplies or some important person..."

The tall and sturdy Barbarian leader, Bo Gu, with a skull tattoo on his face, looked at the tanks on the screen, wanting to make a big move but worried about falling into the enemy's trap, finding himself in a dilemma.

He knew the treachery and cunning of those Phoenix people; his tribe had suffered greatly from it.

The bloody lessons had left them in indescribable pain even now.

"Chief, if we don't act now, it'll be too late."

"Yeah, if they leave the monitoring range, our Iron-eating Beast won't be able to catch up."

"Bo Gu, are we doing this or not? Just one word."

"A true warrior fears no bloodshed and sacrifice."

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Thinking about the huge losses from the recent war, Bo Gu gritted his teeth, his expression becoming increasingly fierce, and with a wave of his large hand, he commanded, "Man Niu, lead three hundred warriors to intercept them..."

"Remember, attack from both front and rear sides, be quick, don't let their artillery hit us."

"Yes, chief." The young leader agreed joyfully, thinking that if they could seize these seven tanks, they could gain an advantage in future battles against those cunning humans.

Before the energy and ammunition inside were exhausted, they must hit them hard.

After all, they've suffered greatly from these things, with countless tribe members sacrificed under the tank's artillery bombardment.

Once the energy is depleted or the ammunition runs out, they become a pile of useless scrap metal.

At that time, they would dismantle the tanks to reinforce their houses.

Indeed, they live in caves under the mountains and rocky walls.

One can't live on the Gobi Desert.

Even if they are thick-skinned Barbarians.

"Other tribe members hold vigilance, always ready for battle... if anything goes wrong, we must provide immediate support."

"Yes, chief." Everyone responded in unison.

They had served as vanguards for the Phoenix Empire before, influenced somewhat by the Empire's military.

At least, they've learned to stick together through thick and thin and follow orders strictly.

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Seven tanks lined up in a straight line, looking like a grayish long snake.

Tang Fei and Lu Siyu, Shen Qingping sat in the third tank, with Tang Fei even holding a bottle of chilled beer.

This was Shen Qingping's last stash.

"Will they make a move?" Tang Fei asked aloud.

"Definitely." Shen Qingping replied firmly.

He glanced at the chilled beer in Tang Fei's hand, unconsciously swallowing hard.

It was the last bottle, and he didn't have any left to drink.

In this blazing hot Gobi Desert, being able to drink a large gulp of ice-cold beer would be so delightful.

Unfortunately, he never got the chance to experience it.

Before, it wasn't appropriate, after all, he was a military leader, needing to set a good example for the soldiers.

When the brothers had no beer to drink, could he enjoy it alone?

Who would be willing to fight under him next time?

Now he can't drink... the beer is gone.

"Why?" Tang Fei looked over with perplexed eyes.

"Because they are greedy and stupid," Shen Qingping sneered.

He held contempt for these opponents...

Besides being resilient and capable fighters.

As long as there's no close combat, other times... they're just fodder to be crushed.

"Their target is these tanks?"

"Yes." Shen Qingping nodded, saying, "Those Barbarians have stayed with the military, battled with us for so long, they've gained some understanding of our mechanical weapons."

"They don't understand creation, but can use them... if they seize these tanks, they can significantly boost their firepower."

"That's good." Tang Fei was finally relieved, saying, "We can't let this trip go in vain... the Sun is so fierce, it's sunburned me black."

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