Chapter 68
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Chapter 68: The Excellent Tradition of Lanruo Temple
"Master, is it really okay? Should we really go straight to the heart of the problem? We might die!"
The military helicopter roared loudly, and the members of the Xiangbei Basketball Club sat inside. Normally, riding such a cool military vehicle would excite them as young boys, but now, they showed no excitement at all. This helicopter was taking them straight into the chaos of Deep City, where the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel wreaked havoc.
Soon, they would use Kung Fu Basketball to fight alien monsters and save the Earth…
It all sounded so untrustworthy!
"Don’t worry! Have I ever tricked you? You need to have confidence in yourselves; you are strong! Just steamroll through those mere two hundred thousand alien monsters!"
Even Long Aotian, who usually had great self-confidence, sighed after hearing this, while Mugang Xian and the others looked pale. Seeing this, Bai Qige stroked his long beard, feeling they needed some motivational words to lift their spirits.
"Your parents, your friends, everyone you know is in Deep City. Right now, Deep City is suffering under the attack of alien monsters. If you don’t step up now, when will you? As I often say, everyone will eventually die, whether it is meaningless or glorious. Only a glorious death is worthy of a man. So, my disciples, for your loved ones and friends, you must be ready to fight, even if it means risking your lives. This is the spirit of Lanruo Temple!"
Although this is true, when everyone thought about their friends and parents possibly being attacked by the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel, they felt anxious and wished they could rush back to Deep City immediately. However, after hearing the words of the Evil Monk, instead of feeling passionate, they started to feel a strange sense of retreat.
Embracing the idea of facing certain death while using Kung Fu Basketball to fight alien monsters really made people feel powerless just thinking about it.
"By the way, disciples, I got many useful weapons from Section Chief Ye. You should get used to them quickly, as we will soon begin the bloody battle!"
There were basketballs in the military camp as well, because even in this age, the army values proper exercise and entertainment. As they distributed the basketballs, the faces of Canglan Five Beasts grew darker, as they realized that this Evil Monk really planned for them to use Kung Fu Basketball to fight hundreds of thousands of alien monsters.
"By the way, in addition to basketball as the main weapon, I also scavenged some small basketballs from Section Chief Ye as auxiliary weapons. You can use them interchangeably."
After handing out the basketballs, Bai Qige casually picked up several sacks and stuffed one for each person. When everyone opened their sacks, they all froze in shock, as the sacks were filled with grenades!
"Master, is it really okay for us to use these? By the way, what on earth are these small basketballs?! They are going to explode!"
"Amitabha. From a broader perspective, Kung Fu Basketball is not limited by form. As long as it is a round object and you are using it to fight, then it is a basketball. From a closer view, haven’t you noticed that these grenades all have labels on them?"
Everyone looked down, and sure enough, each of the grenades had a small note attached, clearly stating the words "Small Basketball."
Even though the Evil Monk always acted strangely, I must say that the safety provided by this bag of "mini basketballs" is much greater than that of the main weapon!
"These mini basketballs are very easy to use. I specifically brought some straps for you; you can hang these mini basketballs on them. When necessary, just pull one down and throw it, and you can instantly defeat your enemy without them knowing! But if you don’t throw it in time, you know what will happen. But don’t worry, bravely fighting to the end with the enemy doesn’t sound very manly?"
Bai Qige brought more than one strap for each person; there were so many that they could almost be used as bandages for a mummy. Everyone wrapped themselves with a dozen straps and then hung hand grenades on them. Soon, a few Christmas trees covered in hand grenades appeared.
With an extra burden of twenty to thirty pounds, everyone felt for the first time that hand grenades could also provide some defense. Shan Jingshou’s expression changed repeatedly. This scene reminded him of what the Evil Monk said when he was being "transformed." Now, he felt like he had become a human bomb showcasing the Evil Monk’s teachings.
In fact, Shan Jingshou was not the only one with this thought; Long Aotian, Mugang Xian, and others also involuntarily wondered if the Evil Monk would take them into the enemy’s lair and then explode their grenades, destroying them along with the enemy to save the world.
Based on the Evil Monk’s past words and actions, everyone really couldn’t ignore this possibility. Long Aotian even boldly asked, "Master, you wouldn’t use us as human bombs, would you?" Bai Qige chuckled while stroking his beard:
"With the little amount of explosives you have on you, how could that possibly show the might of my teachings! Don’t worry, I wouldn’t do that unless it was absolutely necessary! Even if I had to, I would replace your little bombs with the big ones from this bag at my feet so that you all could make a grand sacrifice in devotion!"
Long Aotian and the others stared in disbelief at the bulging bag next to Bai Qige, exclaiming, "You actually do have such a plan!"
Bai Qige smiled with a hint of "kindness": "When it truly becomes unavoidable, I am already prepared to sacrifice myself. However, according to the usual style of Lanruo Temple, I must find a few people to take the fall. Otherwise, I would have no face to meet the ancestors of Lanruo Temple in the Western Paradise. So, let’s make a grand effort to save the world, and if we fail, let’s go boldly to the Western Paradise together!"
To become a tool used by the Evil Monk when absolutely necessary, the Canglan Five Beasts felt a great burden. In their eyes, this Evil Monk gradually became equal to a monster.
"So, my disciples, please give all your strength, unleash your potential, and fight hard! Otherwise, I may have to exclude you from the battle and use you as tools, or you might become the ticket for me to meet the ancestral masters in the Western Paradise!"
The meaning was clear: either fight desperately or meet your end under the glorious light of Buddhist teachings!
Encouragement from his words came to an end. Just as Bai Qige expected, the members of the Xiangbei Basketball Club were full of spirit! Of course, Bai Qige had other plans to dress up the Xiangbei Basketball Club like a grenade Christmas tree, but at this moment, there was no need to say more.
North City is not far from Deep City; driving there takes only a couple of hours. A military helicopter is even faster and soon flew into the area of Deep City.
Looking down from above, the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel had already blocked the highways and other exits from Deep City. Seeing the military helicopter soar by, the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel below howled loudly, as if to threaten it.
"Hasn’t it evolved any flying or anti-air units yet? It seems that the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel, because of my presence, though launching a massive invasion, is still somewhat unprepared! That’s a good thing!"
Bai Qige thought to himself, feeling a bit relieved. The Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel was a terrifying disaster that had threatened the Middle-earth World for eight thousand years. If there were any weaknesses against aerial attacks, the powerful beings of the Middle-earth World, who could hover and soar in the skies, would have eliminated it long ago. Excluding the Ten Commandments, the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel has no weaknesses; it just needs time to evolve.
As the military helicopter entered the area of Deep City, the situation was very grim. The reproduction rate of the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel was truly terrifying. The streets and alleys of Deep City were filled with countless Bloodthirsty Dragon Camels.
Holding a telescope and looking down from above, Bai Qige saw many people with their hands on their heads, lined up and moving forward. Surrounding them were Bloodthirsty Dragon Camels watching over them, but no one knew where these people were being taken. The lack of resistance from the humans was not only because the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camels were tall and strong, each standing three to four meters high, nor was it just due to the sharp fangs and teeth of these fierce demon beasts, but more because the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camels were all holding guns.
"Ah, has the control been completed? But it’s no surprise; the power of the imperial government has crumbled, and the military and administration have fallen apart. It’s easy for the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camels to suppress ordinary people with their physical strength and well-prepared weapons!"
A military helicopter flew into the city center, arriving at its destination, Canglan Noble Academy. The reason for coming here was not only because Bai Qige knew there was a landing area for helicopters but also because of other plans.
Before the military helicopter landed on the rooftop of Canglan Noble Academy, the school’s announcement system repeatedly broadcast a message:
"Students, you have been conquered. We are the peaceful and kind Bloodthirsty Dragon Camels. As long as you do not resist, we will not attack. I will repeat, as long as you do not resist, we will not attack. Please remain orderly and quiet in your classrooms. Again, please remain orderly and quiet in your classrooms. Do not engage in pointless resistance, and do not believe in silly Hollywood movies. Finally, I will say it once more: do not imagine yourselves as characters in Hollywood movies. You are not the protagonists; your lives are your own. The glory of the empire and the dignity of humanity are matters for the high-ranking government officials and Hollywood directors. Resisting the invaders is their concern! You are just students! The hope for humanity’s future, please cherish your lives!"
"Tsk tsk, this propaganda and control ability! The Bloodthirsty Dragon Camels have absorbed the essence of Earth’s civilization, making them far more challenging than their kind in Middle-earth!"
Thinking to himself, Bai Qige shook his head and said, "Disciples, it’s time to prepare for battle!"
The helicopter did not fully land but hovered one meter above the ground. The door opened, and Bai Qige jumped out first, followed by the Xiangbei Basketball Team, who, despite their unwillingness, could only jump down after him, and then the helicopter flew away.
"Disciples, stop looking! Unless we return victorious, don’t expect to escape safely! Stay alert and get ready for action!"
A military helicopter soared in, and with such a big scene, the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camels responsible for conquering Canglan Noble Academy were not deaf or blind; they naturally saw it, and now about ten Bloodthirsty Dragon Camels rushed out from the emergency exit.
These Bloodthirsty Dragon Camels were not equipped with firearms, but this was common. The Bloodthirsty Dragon Camels did not have a military production line. Although it was unknown where they got their weapons, surely they could not arm every Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel, at least not those leading the charge.
Although the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camels could stand on two legs, their height was not suitable for moving through human buildings, so they were all running on four legs. Long Aotian and his friends held a basketball in one hand and a grenade in the other, looking at the charging Bloodthirsty Dragon Camels with uneasy expressions.
At that moment, Bai Qige stepped forward, "Students, let me show you the advanced level of Kung Fu Basketball!"
Well, Bai Qige took out a pair of Meteor Hammers, large balls the size of basketballs with sharp spikes all over them, gleaming with a cold light, showing they were quite deadly. Swinging these Meteor Hammers, Bai Qige moved like a dragon, running fast like a cheetah, one moment in place, and the next already ten meters away, meeting the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camels.
"Taste the basketball skills of the monk! Slam dunk!" With a swing of the Meteor Hammer, carrying wild spinning force, it struck a Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel on the head, instantly bursting open like a watermelon hit by a hammer.
The Bloodthirsty Dragon Camels were fearless and showed no fear from the fierce burst. Two Bloodthirsty Dragon Camels attacked from the left and right, opening their large mouths to bite, but they were met by the rapidly spinning Meteor Hammer.
After once again slamming two with a massive dunk, Bai Qige lifted his leg high and delivered a kick with an axe to one Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel coming from below, sending it deep into the ground, its head sinking three inches into the cement, cracks spreading out, showing the force of Bai Qige’s kick.
"Underworld Sun, Dark Moon, Evil Star; I can’t use the powers of the Four Grimoire of the Abyss, relying only on physical strength and my minions to defeat the enemy. They seem to be all temporary mass-produced goods, with almost no martial arts skill; it seems the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camels are really unprepared, rushing into a big invasion plan!"
The weakness of these Bloodthirsty Dragon Camels surprised Bai Qige. He originally thought this first battle would be a bit tough, which was why he stepped forward. But now it seemed that these mass-produced Bloodthirsty Dragon Camels were so weak that even Long Aotian and his friends could handle them alone.
Swinging the Meteor Hammer, Bai Qige quickly defeated all the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camels. Covered in blood, he turned around and said kindly, "Disciples, did you see how powerful Kung Fu Basketball is? As long as we stay calm, these Bloodthirsty Dragon Camels are nothing to worry about!"
"Master, the problem is you are using the Meteor Hammer while we only have regular basketballs!" Although seeing Bai Qige so brave made the Xiangbei Basketball Club feel a bit more at ease, they still felt weak after hearing that.
"Tsk tsk, this shows how low your understanding is. Why focus on the shape and material of the ball? As long as your skill is high enough to reach a state of unity with the ball, even a ping pong ball can be as powerful as a Meteor Hammer! Now, enough talk, let’s go help rescue Canglan Academy first!"
Jumping down from the top of the school building, Bai Qige was like a god of death, creating a whirlwind of destruction that swallowed everything. Along the way, he defeated more than twenty Bloodthirsty Dragon Camels, and his monk robe was stained a deep purple with their blood.
"Tsk tsk, when I was in Middle-earth World, I often heard others say there are no useless Gang Talents, only those who cannot unleash their true power, and it seems to be true!"
After returning to Earth, although he had fought several times, nothing felt as carefree as this killing and destruction. It made Bai Qige feel like he was back in Middle-earth World, experiencing those blood-soaked days again.
However, at this moment, besides feeling great, Bai Qige couldn’t help but admire his foresight.
[First Level Gang Talent [Kung Fu Basketball]: When fighting with a basketball, you will gain a 10% boost in battle power!]
At first, Bai Qige thought this Gang Talent was just a joke, but after thinking carefully, he realized this talent seemed more complicated, or rather, it hid some unspoken things and had some strange effects, like how it defined "basketball."
