Super Mechanic: The God of Superpowers!

Chapter 176: Planet Aquamarine's Strongest Superpower Organization - Sprout

The feeling of soreness, numbness and swelling spread throughout the body like vines, crawling along the blood vessels and meridians to the torso and limbs.

It felt as if millions of ants were gnawing at the bones and muscles.

The roar of waves crashing against the shore echoed in his ears, and Ye Xiu could clearly feel that every cell in his body was undergoing some kind of strange transformation.

The scenery in the field of vision is distorted into flowing spots of light.

Whenever a high-level talent is awakened, it is inevitably accompanied by the excruciating pain of genetic reconstruction. His face suddenly changed and he dodged into the Blacklight Lurker, avoiding everyone's sight and entering the closed training room.

The new round of severe pain was like being crushed by a hydraulic press, and the whole person felt like a water-soaked towel being wrung out with great force.

He was too familiar with this heart-wrenching pain; only the transformation he experienced when he awakened the Void Gene last time could compare to it.

The stronger the pain, the more drastic the evolution. At this moment, he is experiencing the life leap brought about by the double alienation of the original body.

Veins bulged on Ye Xiu's forehead, and he gradually gained a sense of control in the burning sensation brought about by cell reorganization, until the pain dissipated like the tide.

The new body has a strange texture. The skin looks tough but has sponge-like elasticity, and new functions have been born at the microscopic level.

He tried to hit his thighs, but when the external impact was transmitted to the surface of his body, it was dissolved layer by layer.

The skin absorbs 30% of the force, the body tissues share 40%, and even the bones convert strength energy into vibration.

This mechanism of converting external force into its own energy is simply amazing.

The moment the dagger drew a bloody line on his arm, Ye Xiu activated his newly awakened control power.

The wound cells proliferated and healed at a speed visible to the naked eye, and in a moment only a faint red mark remained.

"This evolution is quite ruthless." He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and grinned at the outline of his sturdy body in the training mirror.

"I'm afraid this body can withstand the particle cannon now."

Including the two newly awakened talents, I have now collected four sets of core templates.

It was just that when I was taking stock of my abilities, I suddenly discovered something subtle.

Now his defensive attributes are even more exaggerated than those of a star fortress, making him a real humanoid Titan.

"It is said that people with special abilities are fragile and afraid of close combat." Ye Xiu stroked the arm armor with a metallic luster, and his knuckles tapped against it, making a crisp sound.

"Whoever shows up now will be crying for help."

However, what excites him more than stacking armor is the qualitative change brought about by [Medium-Efficiency Energy Absorption].

The Clone Legion's skills used to consume mana like flowing water, but now they can continuously recover mana by just taking hits.

The best part is that this talent can grow with level. In the later stages, you will be able to stand there and let the enemy output more and more vigorously.

This isn't a beating, it's clearly self-service charging!

Thinking of this, he suddenly shuddered and quickly slapped his cheeks to wake himself up.

The orgasmic swelling feeling in my head just now was too dangerous. It's true that a sudden surge of strength can easily make people drift.

"Although this talent template is ridiculously powerful, its energy reserves ultimately have a limit and cannot be compared to a health bar.

Even with a five-fold conversion rate, using all of it to restore health would only give one-third more than the full health state, and the recovery speed is still restricted by the system.

Besides, it can only convert 60% of the damage offset by the defense attribute.

If I encounter an enemy of the same level or even stronger, and the opponent's output is explosive, the speed at which my health bar and mana bar drop to the bottom simultaneously will be absolutely amazing.

After all, I don't have a 75% constant damage reduction like the Alien Primarch. "

After calculating on the tactical board for a long time, Ye Xiu came to the conclusion:
Excluding those high-level super-powered people who also possess the BOSS template, although he still has the A-level label, the ordinary disaster level is no longer good enough.

If he could cooperate with his clones, he would even be able to deal with a standard disaster-level monster within a hundred rounds!
"Isn't this too much? Am I really a psychic?" The young man couldn't help but pinch his strong biceps.

After closing the calculation interface, Ye Xiu called out the task panel.

Unlike ordinary players, his [Alienation Disaster] main storyline is still in progress.

The mission of others is just to protect the Blue Planet, but he needs to take care of all disaster planets.

Although the minimum completion conditions have been met, the mess on other planets has not been cleaned up yet, so it is naturally impossible to claim the reward immediately.

"According to the original plot, the Godora civilization will generate related dungeons. Once the mission is completely completed, I guess I'll be able to get the dungeon creation permission."

Leaning back in the captain's chair, the young man rubbed his chin.

Although the main battlefield is on Planet Aquamarine, the sample sharing mechanism is used.

He had also made a lot of progress on other planets, and the accumulated contribution points were probably astronomical. Even he himself couldn't figure out how many good things he could exchange for.

After counting the spoils, Ye Xiu strolled to the bridge observation deck.

The surface battlefield has been cleared. Caroline is directing the logistics team to stuff the corpses of alien beasts into the transport ship, and hundreds of players are also boarding the ship one after another.

Previously, in order to hunt for the Primarch, many players were airdropped to various parts of the world, but it was naturally not his responsibility to worry about such miscellaneous tasks as picking people up.

When the fleet set off, the Blacklight Lurkers took the lead as usual.

After the combat status was lifted, all spacecraft switched to sightseeing mode.

Although the cadre group headed by Caroline usually just lies down.

Leaning back on the suspended seat, Ye Xiu's thoughts quickly switched to the next stage of the plan.

After the script for Aquamarine was finalized, according to the pre-written plan, the main event began:

Officially lead players out of the planet and onto the cosmic stage as a member of an interstellar civilization!
These fourth disasters are the perpetual motion machines for the expansion of power!

We started planning this half a year ago, and through continuous operations, we have established the image of an "interstellar navigator" among the player community. Now everything is ready, and we just need the right support.

As for the agreement with the six nations of Planet Aquamarine, since it is considered their "home planet" after all, they have to do a good job of finishing the work.

"The only variable now." The young man's pupils shrank slightly.

He had completely messed up the original plot line, and DarkStar's core plan had long been ruined.

Will the other party give in and retreat, or will they try to make a comeback with a different approach?
If it's the latter, then you have to be prepared to respond accordingly. The butterfly effect is the price of tampering with the script.

"I wonder how those lunatics will change their chain of action next."

Ye Xiu subconsciously rubbed his chest muscles, which was his habitual action when he was thinking deeply.

……

In the emergency meeting room of the DarkStar mothership, all senior members have arrived.

On the transparent curtain wall emitting a faint blue light, the video footage of the mutant original being completely destroyed has been played in a loop for the fourth time.

The air seemed to be sucked out and stagnant, even the sound of breathing seemed harsh.

The most undesirable situation came without any warning.

Even though there was still a tremor of disbelief in the eyes of everyone present, their knuckles were white from rubbing the armrests of the chairs.

But the explosion scenes that kept repeating on the screen were ruthlessly crushing all hope.

It took Godora just over a hundred days to crack the core secret of the mutation virus.

"How should we respond next?" A high-level executive's hoarse voice broke through the frozen silence.

Dozens of eyes, as if drawn by a magnet, were all directed towards Degulish.

The commander-in-chief's throat churned a few times, his face sullen and silent for a long moment before he managed a few words through gritted teeth: "I must report this to the leader immediately."

The moment the communication beam lit up at the main seat, the holographic projection of the DarkStar leader was already standing with his arms folded.

The dark gold armor still bore traces of interstellar dust, clearly indicating an emergency channel connected directly from the front lines.
"I'm dealing with the energy hub of the Hedgar system. You'd better have a convincing reason. What's with your faces?"

Cold sweat oozed from the back of Degulish's neck, and he could even hear the sound of his teeth grinding as he stated the information one by one.

As the chief designer of the entire plan, the frustration at this moment was like a thorn piercing his heart.

"Indeed. It exceeded expectations." The leader tapped the armrest of the projected seat with his fingertips, and the holographic light and shadow rippled with the movement.

"But don't you find it strange? I know the capabilities of Godora's research institute best. Their biotechnology doesn't even meet the standards of a Level 3 civilization."

"You mean the one that was stolen that year." Degulish suddenly looked up.

"The Whispering Bead incident." The leader raised his hand and called up the star map, and several coordinate nodes lit up one after another.

"Whether the containers received by the Holy Stone Civilization contained samples of the original body has always been a mystery.

According to the black market intelligence network, Long Tan's transport ships were frequently seen in the nearby star field during that period."

Hong Jin, who had been silent all this time, suddenly had his pupils constricted, and spoke as if struck by an electric current:
"The Huijin investigation report mentioned that a mysterious person, using our name, was pursuing the Whispering Orb, but it turned out that Long Tan was the first to obtain it and hand it over to him.

Now that I think about it, they probably took the core sample a long time ago."

Suddenly, there were gasps in the conference room.

The unsolved case that was once considered an accident is now being pieced together to reveal a shocking truth under the leader's deduction.

Even Red Ember subconsciously straightened his back, and the old report submitted by Gray Ember was flipped through in front of everyone.

"Look at the current situation." The leader suddenly chuckled and pointed his finger at the destruction screen that was being played.

"The first infected area that Godora cleared was Planet Aquamarine, and Longtan's transport ships happened to be carrying out so-called 'humanitarian rescue' in that star region.

Do you need more evidence?”

Degulish's metal prosthetic eye glowed crimson. "Why would Longtan intervene? Could it be that an Esgod is behind this?"

"Now is not the time to review." The leader waved his hand to interrupt.

Amidst the tense atmosphere, he suddenly relaxed and leaned back in his chair, "Everyone, relax. Things are not at the point of despair yet."

Facing everyone's stunned looks, he tapped the data pad in front of him:

"What is our core strategic goal? To plunge Godora into a permanent ethnic rift.

The blood feud between the purebloods and the mixedbloods is now etched into their genes. Even if they eradicate the virus, can they extinguish the poisonous fire in people's hearts?"

It was as if an electric current passed through the conference room, and the dull expressions of the senior executives gradually relaxed.

Degulish hesitated and asked, "Should we continue with the plan?"

"Of course not." The leader's hologram began to flicker.

"Immediately terminate all drop missions and put all lurkers into silent mode.

Remember. When the disaster becomes history, the survivors will only remember where the pain came from. "

The Dark Star leader waved his hand, "What good would it be to stop now?
Now that it has come to this, we might as well just go with the flow and give the Godorans one last, hard blow before calling it quits.

Since the delaying tactics of the mutated virus have failed, let the latent group feed the mother directly to allow it to enter the complete state early.

Let's coax this monster into wreaking even more havoc on the stricken planet.

Those affiliated small forces will definitely cause serious damage to the Godora rescue team. "

He tapped the tactical panel and continued, "Will the garrison fleet stay here forever after they deal with the virus disaster?

As soon as they withdraw their troops, we will rush over to take down those unprotected planets and wipe out those third-rate civilizations.

It would depend on whether Godora would save them or not. If they didn't, their previous disaster relief efforts would become a joke.
If we take care of it, even if there is no virus causing trouble, we will still be tied up by these burdens.

What's the difference from now? They're still in a difficult situation!"

"Let's start with that Aquamarine! Weren't they the first to get rid of the virus?
The great god Long Tan isn't there. As soon as the garrison fleet leaves, we'll send that alien kid on his way."

A cold light flashed in the leader's eyes. "I said long ago that he would pay the price. There must be no mistakes this time."

Hong Jin stood up with a thud, pushing the table aside. A cold smile formed between his teeth: "That's exactly what I want!"

Degulish stroked his chin and continued sinisterly, "It's time to deal with that guy. Count me in and let Longtan's gang taste our power."

The skinny tactical advisor in the corner folded his arms and interjected:

"Even though that guy is quite capable, we have three Calamity-level guys fighting him together. I'll also join in the fight just to be safe."

As he spoke, he stretched out three fingers and shook them, and a few sneers suddenly sounded in the conference room.

That's right. The organization has lost a lot of manpower over the years, and now there are only five disaster-level fighters left.

This time, he directly dispatched three generals, clearly intending to kill them.

Everyone was pleased with the leader's plan, and after thinking about it carefully, they felt that this was indeed a brilliant move.

Since the long-term plan has failed, we might as well switch to a blitzkrieg and fight to the death when we get the chance.

"If he wants to compete with us, that guy is still far from it!" Someone muttered.

The leader suddenly raised his hand to suppress the discussion, "There is no rush to deal with the alien planet. The raid on Red Gate Star is proceeding as usual."

Degulish was stunned: "The plan remains unchanged?"

"Of course!" the leader sneered.

“All the preliminary preparations are in place, and we will start on time in two days.

The Godorans just healed a primitive planet. How can that hinder us?"

He traced the coordinates of Hongmen Star on the star map. "They're using the disaster relief efforts as a fig leaf right now. How fun would it be to blow Hongmen Star up into fireworks?"

Degulish stared at the star map, a murderous light gradually burning in his one eye.

……

Two days passed in a flash.

As a frontline colony, Red Gate is heavily garrisoned year-round. Since the Long Arc incident, the entire planet has been in the highest state of combat readiness.

The garrison fleet cruises around the planet 24 hours a day.

According to defense regulations, the security network is divided into four layers.

The outermost layer is an array of energy-sensing buoys, and the next outermost layer is patrol ships cruising in deep space.

These two lines of defense are kept at a considerable distance from the main star, which can buy enough strategic buffer time for the rear.

At this moment, patrol ship D-3018 is carrying out routine patrol missions.

All members of the gravity radar monitoring team kept their eyes on the operating interface, constantly processing the data stream from the buoy array.

Occasionally, a normal commuter spacecraft would pass through the monitoring area, which would always make the staff on duty nervous.

This state of paranoia has lasted for a full thirty-seven hours.

Under the boring shift system, the only sound in the operating cabin is the hum of running equipment.

Suddenly, a blinding red light flashed on the screen in front of a monitor, and a sharp alarm instantly tore through the silence.

"Warning! High-risk energy fluctuations detected!"

"Buoy Cr-20849 is offline!"

The entire control room erupted in chaos. The pale-faced monitor trembled as he pulled up the last surveillance footage.

A dense cluster of flashes appeared on the edge of the radar, and each spot of light corresponded to the characteristics of the battleship's engine.

This surging wave of light was approaching them at an astonishing speed.

"It's an enemy attack! Sound the alarm!"

"All ships make an emergency turn!"

Before he finished speaking, a dark purple high-energy particle beam suddenly penetrated the hull.

The directional main gun from the DarkStar flagship directly penetrated the shield, and the entire patrol ship was reduced to metal fragments in the strong light.

The massive Dark Star fleet emerged from the void, like a herd of deep-sea monsters quietly emerging from the water.

Five motherships that are comparable to mobile fortresses form the core formation, surrounded by thousands of escort ships, like a swarm of bees guarding the queen bee.

The same raid was carried out simultaneously in five strategic directions.

"The Godoran people's early warning system is quite satisfactory." In the flagship command room, Degulish stared at the defense array on the star map.

"But this level of resistance..." He glanced at the troop strength comparison data. The size of the garrison fleet was less than one-fifth of the attacking force.

Dozens of layers of golden energy shields have lit up around the Red Gate Star, and the defending fleet has shrunk into a tight defensive formation.

And around them, the five Dark Star fleets were like giant metal hands closing together, firmly grasping the entire planet.

"Open fire!" Degulish waved his hand decisively, skipping even the routine calls.

The cosmic battlefield tens of thousands of kilometers away was suddenly lit up with dense spots of light.

The particle streams intertwined into a light net, the missile swarms drew a death arc with their tail flames, and high-energy rays bloomed silently in the vacuum.

The entire Godora fleet was submerged in the continuous explosion of light balls, the energy shield was violently shaken, and the ripples spread wildly like the surface of a lake in a rainstorm.

The Godora battleship huddled within its protective shield, struggling to hold on. Seeing this, Degulish sneered:

"Count on reinforcements? Don't dream."

The intelligence network behind him has already figured out the details of Hongmen Star.

The number of regular garrisons is three times that of the defenders, and the performance of the warships has no generational advantage.

What's more crucial is that the fleets in other star zones haven't made any unusual movements. Even if the recent garrisons wanted to rush in through the star gate to provide assistance, they would definitely not be able to catch up with the massacre.

"Maintain suppressive fire!" The commander's order echoed in the communication channel.

DarkStar had no intention of landing this time. What they wanted was to use absolute firepower to wipe this colony from the star map.

At this moment, the surface of Hongmen Star was in chaos, and all the spaceports were surrounded by mobs.

Some people held immigration documents and smashed them against the riot shields, some people cried and hugged their children, and some thugs tried to break into the security checkpoints.

"Why don't you let us go!"

"Do you want to drag the entire planet down with you?"

Facing the boiling crowd, the defending commander's palms were covered in cold sweat as he clenched his gun.

In fact, there are two considerations behind the lockdown order:

The density of firefights in outer space is such that even military shuttles are in danger of death, let alone civilian spacecraft;
What is even more dangerous is the spies mixed in with the crowd. Any ship that explodes on the battlefield may cause the defense line to collapse.

When the holographic projection broadcast the space battle situation to the ground in real time, the desperate cries suddenly disappeared.

People stared blankly at the shield energy tank decreasing at a speed visible to the naked eye, and several white-collar workers slumped on suitcases.

A mother mechanically patted the baby in her arms, and even the interstellar reporter interrupted the broadcast several times to calm down.

This scene was transmitted throughout the entire Broken Star Ring through quantum repeaters.

Less than three months after the Arcus Major tragedy, the scarlet flag of Dark Star was once again drenched in blood.

The top management of Godora was on pins and needles at the moment. They had just held a press conference two days ago to celebrate the breakthrough in the prevention and treatment of the mutant virus, and in the blink of an eye, their bloody wounds were torn open in public again.

In the Parliament building, the red lights of emergency communicators flashed in every corner.

The battle in outer space became increasingly intense, and the fleet stationed on the Red Gate Star lost nearly two hundred starships.

More than a dozen Vichy magic defense arrays were declared ineffective, and the entire defense line was like a bowstring about to break.

Several attacks penetrated the gaps in the protective net, exploding into mushroom-shaped clouds of smoke on the surface of the planet. The scorched earth was particularly dazzling under the scarlet sky.

Although the sky shield of the surface city has not been breached yet, everyone knows that it is only a matter of time.

The barrels of the orbital defense guns protruded from under the metal deck, and the protective covers of the missile silos opened one after another.

The entire planet was shrouded in a suffocating atmosphere of tension.

When the DarkStar fleet shattered the last line of defense, these counterattacks would likely be a futile struggle in the face of overwhelming force.

"Keep up the pressure! The other side can't hold on any longer!"

Degulish stared at the gradually shrinking enemy formation in the holographic projection, his knuckles rapping against the command console, making a crisp sound.

There was a cold light in his eyes, as if he had seen the goddess of victory lift her veil.

Suddenly, a shrill buzzing alarm sounded inside the mothership, and the intelligent system screen flashed wildly:
"High-energy reaction group detected! Location 347-21! Unable to analyze the number!"

Before he finished speaking, ripples suddenly appeared in the starry sky in the direction of Juberly Hub.

Hundreds of leaping rays of light tore through the pitch-black curtain, and starships of various shapes appeared wrapped in energy tides.

The surface of these ships is painted with a variety of emblems: the silver-white ring of the Sky Ring Alliance, the spiral nebula of the Purple and Gold Legion, the scarlet blade of the Blade Legion, and the...
The emblems of more than a dozen super-large interstellar mercenary groups shone coldly under the reflection of artillery fire.

"How could these hyenas..." Degulish's sneer froze on his face, and the tactical board slipped from his fingers.

At this moment, the same scene was reflected in the pupils of countless spectators.

The encirclement and suppression battle that was originally sure to win was completely disrupted by the sudden torrent of steel.

In the command cabin of the Sky Ring Alliance flagship, Gurejia closed the communication interface with the Godora military.

The mercenary leader, with his mustache, gazed out the window at the dazzling battlefield fireworks, his rough hands rubbing the edge of his tactical eyepiece.

"Those information dealers on the alien planet weren't exaggerating. This deal will keep us going for three years."

……

Sea Blue Star.

With the alienation disaster officially coming to an end two days ago, people all over the world are immersed in the joy of surviving the disaster.

This catastrophe, which lasted for half a year, completely changed the planet's structure, and the original order was reorganized in the turmoil.

Although it will take time to rebuild their homes, the displaced people have rekindled their hope for life and even formed unprecedented cohesion in the joint fight against the disaster.

Shelters around the world and the six major countries are recovering from the ruins, and most survivors choose to stay in the shelters and continue to develop.

Bennett is leading a think tank to study transformation plans day and night, planning to upgrade the shelter to a formal political system.

A new order was gradually established by expanding cities and incorporating refugees.

The Germinal Organization also returned to the stage of Aquamarine Star and became the strongest superpower organization in the history of Aquamarine Star.

This transformation will profoundly impact the progress of Planet Aquamarine's civilization.

If things develop according to normal trajectories, the arrival of the interstellar age may still take a long time, but Ye Xiu's existence has obviously broken the conventional timeline.

Now is the critical period of post-disaster reconstruction, and Ye Xiu temporarily turned his attention to the recruitment plan.

With the conclusion of the 2.0 main mission, his long-planned interstellar leap plan is about to be launched.

The core is to lead the player group to officially enter the universe.

The move to end the disaster early is 70% based on the consideration of accelerating the players' interstellarization process, thereby creating greater value for the alien legion.

Now everything is ready. All we need to do is set the departure date and strengthen the players' sense of mission through a sense of ceremony to complete this unprecedented collective leap.

Currently, there are three to four hundred thousand players who have joined the Alien Legion, and Ye Xiu does not plan to expand the recruitment indefinitely in the final stage.

In order to maintain the quality of the team, he decided to retain the selection mechanism, leaving only a few transport ships and assessment personnel, as well as a few clones at the mother star base.

Subsequent players can still join through regular testing.

This continuous recruitment model not only ensures the influx of fresh blood, but also makes interstellar jumps a common path for advancement for the natives of Aquamarine and the new generation of players.

The entire plan is like a sowing strategy, which aims to not only reap immediate results but also maintain long-term development.

Although the main quest has come to an end, Ye Xiu deliberately left a buffer period for players to adjust their status, and he himself also prepared to take a short break.

However, the news of Dark Star's surprise attack on Red Gate Star completely disrupted the original plan.

At this moment, in the training room of Alien Base No. 1, Ye Xiu stared at the real-time battle situation with a frown on his face.

In the picture, more than a dozen super-large mercenary groups suddenly came to the rescue, turning the originally critical battle situation into a stalemate.

"It's finally here." He breathed a sigh of relief.

Although the crisis on the mother planet was resolved ahead of time, DarkStar's interstellar layout is still proceeding according to the established trajectory.

This long-anticipated raid confirmed his judgment.

The Hongmen Star incident, as a key node, has always been an unshakable move in the opponent's strategic map.

About a month ago, when submitting the mutant source sample, Ye Xiu took the initiative to reveal DarkStar's strategic layout to the top military officials in Godora.

Relying on his analysis of DarkStar's past behavior patterns, and supported by some foreseeable intelligence, he convinced the higher-ups in the name of "possibility deduction."

Based on in-depth cooperation in sample research, the military finally decided to adopt this intelligence.

They needed a good ambush to turn the situation around.

Since the outbreak of the Alienation Disaster, DarkStar's repeated successes have already caused the people to lose confidence in the government.

The key to this operation lies in secrecy. The movement of Godora's regular troops will definitely not escape enemy surveillance.

Therefore, hiring third-party armed forces became the best option.

This type of war-level commission is extremely risky, but the returns are equally astonishing.

The reward for a single mission is equivalent to thousands of regular operations, not to mention the priority disposal rights of the spoils.

Ye Xiu, who has been in the Broken Star Ring for many years, is well aware of this. His catchphrase "connections are combat effectiveness" is no joke.

Which of the bosses of top mercenary groups such as Tianhuan, Daofeng, and Zijin has not fought alongside him with a particle cannon?
Undercurrent transactions are completed in the data network.

When the 150,000 Enas agency fee arrived, Ye Xiu was staring at the real-time battle situation on the tactical screen, his fingers unconsciously tapping the console:
"Manpower alone isn't enough for an interstellar mission. Our fleet isn't even close to being large enough."

Before he finished speaking, he turned and walked towards the spacecraft's main control room to wake up his sleeping AI partner.

"Rishida, it's your turn." The human figure in the holographic projection swayed slightly.

"What big move are you going to make?"

"I need you to sneak into the Dark Star mothership through the quantum channel." Ye Xiu called up the three-dimensional star map.

“Pipijia will open the data port, and the people from Tianhuan will be responsible for creating the physical access point.

As long as you can access the mothership's mainframe, with your computing power you should be able to trick their main control AI, right?"

"The premise is that the firewall has not been updated." The AI's voice was filled with electronic noise.

"But there's a condition. Find Aroshia's memory fragments. You've been putting this off for too long."

"Deal." Ye Xiu glanced at the player coordinate list.

The side quests that I didn't take up at first because I thought they were too troublesome have now become a ready-made resource library.

He looked at the flashing gunfire outside the porthole, a smile on his face.

This chess game was finally coming to a checkmate. After convincing Risda with a few words, Ye Xiu connected with the Sky Ring Alliance's commander, Gu Leijia, who was quite respectful.

After finalizing the battle plan, Ye Xiu tapped the communicator on his wrist: "Pipijia, activate the Blacklight Lurker and open the data channel of Base No. 1."

"Okay!"

With Pipijia's authority to control two bases at the same time.

As long as the data channel is open, Ruisida can use the quantum network to ignore the astronomical distance between Aquamarine and Red Gate.

Appear directly at Base No. 1.

The key lies in the coordination of network nodes, data links and transmission media.

This is the special feature of AI life. As long as they are not blocked by digital barriers, conventional physical means cannot trap them at all.

Risda's shadowy form began to dissipate into particles: "Has entered the transmission channel, hum."

Ye Xiu nodded towards Gurejia's holographic image and said, "I'll leave the rest to you."

"Just consider it as repaying you for introducing me to this big business deal." Gu Rejia waved his hand generously.

After closing the communication, Ye Xiu rubbed his eyebrows.

This time, what he had laid on Red Gate Star was not only Godora's ambush, but also a surprise gift package he had prepared for DarkStar.

The battlefield on Red Gate Star was in a state of turmoil. Despite the Dark Star Fleet's reputation for formidable numbers, they were unable to gain any advantage against the experienced mercenaries.

After all, these mercenaries who live on the edge of a knife are the real combat experts.

Especially the Sky Ring Alliance, a veteran force that made a name for itself in the Broken Star Ring, all of them are veterans of hundreds of battles.

The garrison, which had been hiding in defense, began to counterattack after receiving reinforcements, and fireballs from warship explosions exploded in the starry sky from time to time.

DarkStar, caught off guard by the mercenaries, suffered heavy losses.

There were even a few Tianhuan Alliance commandos who directly tore through the defense line and almost broke into the mothership.

In the end, it was only with the help of the Calamity-level expert that they were able to force the enemy back.

The battlefield, which seemed evenly matched, was already showing signs of defeat for DarkStar.

"These hyenas value money over their lives!" Degulish glanced at the timer anxiously, and finally gritted his teeth and said:

"Order the entire army to retreat! We can't take Red Gate Star before Godora's reinforcements arrive!"

The blitzkrieg turned into a war of attrition, which was completely beyond the plan. Although the five aircraft carriers were not destroyed, they were damaged.

As the battle situation continued to deteriorate, the DarkStar fleet began to shrink its formation and withdraw.

The mercenaries pretended to chase for a distance and then called it a day.

It is a common practice in the industry to do as much work as you are paid for. The term "voluntary overtime" is never in their vocabulary.

In the eyes of the people of Godora, this was undoubtedly an inspiring victory.

The residents of Hongmen Star, who had been cursing just a moment ago, were cheering the next moment, and the guards were staring at how quickly their expressions changed.

As the good news spread throughout the Garton galaxy, the cloud of panic that had originally shrouded the star region suddenly dissipated.

This is exactly why the war bureau is determined to win the first victory. Sometimes one victory can boost people's morale better than ten fierce battles.

Ye Xiu stared at the live news broadcast, patiently waiting for the DarkStar fleet to withdraw, but the communicator remained silent.

His fingers tapped unconsciously on the table as he stared at the metal-cased device with a frown on his face.

The worst-case scenario is that Resda's whereabouts are exposed and he is forced to flee. After all, the mothership's intelligent system cannot trap that guy.

But if the connection is really cut off, he will lose this top virtual invasion helper.

"Wait a little longer. It will take some time to deal with the mothership's main intelligence."

He paced in circles around the room until his communicator suddenly vibrated.

Glancing at the flickering signal on the screen, his tense shoulders relaxed instantly.

Stroking the hot metal casing, he let out a playful smile, "How much will Godora have to pay for this information?"

The briefing sent by Resda showed that this guy had successfully infiltrated the intelligent system of a mothership.

For it, disguising permissions and cracking databases are like opening a safe and taking out candy. After all, the computing power of this virtual life form never fails.

As long as it takes over the underlying database, it can take over control directly.

By then, all the data exchanges of the other motherships would be exposed. Of course, for now, we can only locate the one it is lurking on.

DarkStar's most troublesome ability is its elusiveness, with its mothership base roaming everywhere.

If Ruisida hadn't taken the initiative to "pack and deliver" himself to his door, Ye Xiu really would have been helpless against them.

This trick came to him on a whim when they were cooperating to deal with the commandos last time. It was so feasible that it made his heart beat faster.

If done properly, perhaps this sting can be completely removed.

After all, he kept causing trouble for Dark Star every other day, so sooner or later, the other party would get serious.

He wasn't afraid of being hunted down. Back when he was a substitute trainer, he had already mastered his running skills to the maximum level, but his companions and his newly accumulated wealth couldn't withstand the pressure.

This deadly threat must be resolved as soon as possible, even if it means the subsequent mission will be ruined.

Anyway, the tasks are endless like weeds, so let's deal with the biggest threat first.

Of course, Godora has to join this game, as that group has a deep blood feud with Dark Star.

Thinking of this, he straightened his collar and walked straight towards the Godora camp.

"What a rare guest!" Nagokin was supervising the soldiers moving supplies to the transport ship. He turned around and saw Ye Xiu, and came forward with a grin, the medals on his combat uniform polished to a shine.

"Thanks to your help, I'll be able to get at least one more general star this time. That's what the higher-ups just said."

Ye Xiu glanced at the busy soldiers around him and asked: "Retreat today?"

"The crisis on Planet Aquamarine has been resolved, and the relief fleet will depart this afternoon." Nagokin said as he slapped him on the shoulder with enough force to crack a walnut.

"Tell me, what good deal do you have this time?" Seeing the other party dragging him to a secluded corner, the officer's eyes instantly lit up like searchlights.

"Please tell me some information first so that I can report to my superiors." Nagokin came closer, his face full of anxiety.

He had figured out the ropes. Following the aliens was a sure way to get a good meal, and any mission that involved anything at all would earn him a share of the spoils.

Seeing his behavior, Ye Xiu couldn't help but twitch his lips.

After being together for a long time, Nagokin no longer put on the dignified attitude he showed to outsiders in front of him.

As their relationship grew closer, the true nature of this Calamity-level warrior became increasingly apparent.

Although he was never vague about the important things to be done, his eagerness for a career was written all over his face, and his aura of a strong man was shattered.

If the B-class is the backbone of the interstellar battlefield, then the Calamity-class is the ace combat force.

Nagakin is indeed popular in the war bureau, but he cannot compete with Godora's population of over 100 billion, and there are more than a dozen disaster-level people on the list.

To put it bluntly, these guys are like the Royal Guards, each of them is a treasure, so the internal competition is naturally fierce.

"This intelligence is related to DarkStar." Ye Xiu deliberately kept it a secret.

"What news?"

"The coordinates of the old nest." Ye Xiu said concisely.

Nagokin's pupils trembled instantly and his breathing became heavier.

Having worked in the system for so many years, he knew too well the importance of this information.

"Seriously, no kidding?"

"I can fool anyone but you." Ye Xiu rolled his eyes in annoyance.

"Follow me! I'll report it right away!"

The two men went into the secret room and locked the door. Nagokin picked up the communicator and was about to contact the top management.

The person who answered the phone was the director's secretary: "The director is in an emergency meeting chaired by the Supreme Leader. I'll talk to you later if you have anything to say."

The battle of Hongmen Star has just ended, and the top leaders are discussing the aftermath overnight.

"It's urgent!" Nagokin slammed the table in anxiety.

"Why don't you tell me first?"

"Hurry and call the director out! This is shocking news!" Nagokin roared in excitement, suppressing his excitement: "The alien star has caught up with Dark Star!"

The secretary lost his temper and rushed into the meeting room after saying "Don't hang up".

The figure in the video screen was shaking, and all the big guys in the room turned their heads.

There were real people present and there were holographic projections, and each of them was so powerful that they could shake the place three times with just one stomp of their feet.

The secretary crouched down and whispered something in the ear of the Director of War Affairs. The Director jumped up on the spot, grabbed the communicator and went straight to the projection of the Supreme Leader.

The leader's expression suddenly changed, and he raised his hand to clear the room: "The meeting is suspended, non-core personnel leave."

The bosses who were asked to leave looked at each other in bewilderment. Who of them who could sit at this table was not the head of a national department?

At the very least, he is a ministerial-level official who holds real power.

This matter is obviously top secret, even they have to avoid suspicion!
In the end, those who remained were all the leader's direct descendants. The video screen changed, revealing the face of Godora's supreme ruler, Seller V.

Although this civilization is from the interstellar age, its political structure still has the foundation of magical civilization. Although the royal bloodline no longer has the privileges of ancient times, the title does follow the ancestral system.

Interestingly, the Godora royal family has been able to survive to this day entirely because they know how to keep up with the times.

While retaining the traditional status, it also carried out drastic reforms to the institutions, delegating power where necessary and setting deadlines where necessary, and managed to gain a firm foothold in the interstellar age.

In contrast, some civilizations with strong limbs but simple brains are good at building spaceships but still use the tribal system and rely entirely on fists to speak.

Facing the supreme leader, Nagokin stood at attention and saluted.

Ye Xiu was much more casual. His identity as a mercenary gave him the confidence to slack off, so he just nodded as a greeting.

"This is already the third time we've sat down to negotiate terms." Ye Xiu had a relaxed smile on his face.

The first time, he handed over a sample of the mutant virus. The second time, he revealed clues about the Dark Star Project and served as a bridge between the major mercenary groups.

Now it is the third negotiation, and the person who receives him has changed from an ordinary senior official to the one sitting on the throne.

Skipping the formalities and getting straight to the point, Ye Xiu explained in detail the authenticity of the intelligence, emphasizing that Ruisda's research results could not be reproduced at all.

For Godora, who was tortured to death by the DarkStar Organization.

This opportunity to completely eradicate the enemy is a hundred times more valuable than the original virus sample.

After all, this organization, like a cancer of civilization, has made the entire civilization uneasy for decades.

The two sides have been fighting for so many years. If they want to solve this serious problem once and for all, it is not as simple as just eliminating the mortal enemy.

From bloodline disputes to public opinion, from social order to interstellar reputation, all aspects will usher in a qualitative leap.

"This is Godora's third transaction with you. The level of intelligence this time is extraordinary."

King Seller V tapped the armrest of the throne with his fingertips. "Is this a private transaction, or an official action by Longtan?"

"Let's use the name Long Tan." Ye Xiu nodded in confirmation.

This means that the entire organization will endorse it, and the nature of the transaction will naturally be different.

"What are your conditions?"

Facing a buyer determined to win, Ye Xiu was not going to be soft-hearted this time:

"First, fifty medium-sized frigates and one flagship carrier. We don't want your military's current standard equipment, we want pure technological civilization products.

Second, open your super-power database so that I can copy some information.

Third, after the success, my contribution will be announced to the entire star region. Fourth, 20 million Enas in cash."

This price is dozens of times higher than the previous two transactions.

Thinking about the huge cost of the recently concluded interstellar war, the Chancellor of the Exchequer must be very upset.

Seller V frowned slightly, tapping his knuckles on the armrest in a staccato rhythm.

“Five million is an advance payment, and the balance and the ships will be delivered once the dust settles.

The database opens five core knowledge. As for the announcement of merit, you want to make a name for yourself, right?

As long as the operation is successful, it will be specially noted in the official announcement."

Wow, you agreed so readily? Ye Jia casually cleared his throat and said, "Um... is it too late to raise the price now?"

"Don't even think about it." The figure on the throne suddenly turned gloomy.

Ye Xiu secretly calculated that although the intelligence was priceless, it would still be the Godora military that would take action in the end.

Asking for a price that is too high can easily lead to a breakdown in negotiations. The fact that the other party agreed so readily shows that the offer is just at the upper limit of psychological expectations.

Thinking about taking players to explore the interstellar space, and the expenses of managing various star ports and building relationship networks in the early stages, this money is enough to pave a golden road.

Converted at the black market price, 20 million is enough to build a private fleet of nearly 100 warships.

"It's a pleasure to work with you." Ye Xiu extended his right hand.

"I await good news." Sailer V nodded slightly. "Nagokin, you will be stationed on Planet Aquamarine and responsible for the connection."

"Yes, sir." The golden-armored warrior in the shadows responded in a deep voice.

……

A few days have passed since the Hongmen Star incident.

In a certain airspace of the Garton galaxy, a Dark Star fleet was speeding at cruising speed.

The fleet's target was Planet Aquamarine, and Commander Degulish was traveling with two Scourge-grade cadres, Ashes and Terry.

In order to completely wipe out the alien planet, they mobilized half of their high-end combat forces.

Although the failure of the Red Gate operation had surprised the DarkStar leadership, the leader simply requested that the Aquamarine Plan continue.

The current situation has completely deviated from its original track, and they can only make up for their strategic mistakes by continuing to cause damage.

The hostility towards Ye Xiu is deeply rooted and there is no room for change.

Given that the aliens possess top-notch escape vehicles such as the Blacklight Lurker, the only way to kill them is to force them to actively engage in battle.

The tactic of raiding its home planet, Ocean Blue Star, was precisely to cut off the other party's retreat.

".Wait for the Godora escort fleet to evacuate, then immediately launch a surprise attack.

By then, the global space interference device will be activated. Although it cannot limit the Black Light Lurkers, it can at least delay the deployment of the support channel of the jump base station.

The latest intelligence indicates that Ames left this system three days ago." Degulish called up the star map projection.

"Hong Jin will lead the vanguard to lure the enemy, and we will wait for an opportunity to encircle them. We must not expose our full combat power too early, otherwise the target will surely escape."

Terry nodded silently.

The red ember knuckles burst into icy crisp sounds:

“My power is enough to easily harvest the lives of civilians. As long as he cares about these ants, he will have to confront me head-on.

You'd better show up in time, otherwise this planet will become a dead zone."

The latest special issue of "Xinghai Times" is online.

Players from various forums flocked into the live broadcast room as usual.

The two old partners appeared on the holographic screen, but their opening remarks had a new twist.

Male host: "Hello, audience friends, this episode will bring major adjustments. In response to the suggestions of the majority of players"

The female host suddenly burst out laughing: "Ahem, our station has decided to cancel the entertainment section and focus on providing hardcore news from now on. Phew!"

"Where is your professionalism?" The male host stared straight ahead with a stern face, his lips motionless.

The barrage exploded instantly:

"This opening is funnier than all the jokes in the previous episodes combined!"

“I suggest changing it to a regular program!”

The female host wiped her eyes and continued, "The original plan to sort out the main storylines for each novice planet in 2.0 has been urgently adjusted due to the sudden situation on Planet Aquamarine. Please read the detailed report below."

This issue focuses on analyzing the plot progression of each novice planet.

While players on other planets were still immersed in the main storyline of the new version, players on Planet Aquamarine had already completed the planetary quest chain in advance.

Players from this alien planet will enter the interstellar stage earlier.

The show ends with a focus on Aquamarine:
"As the only planet in Era 1.0 to have come into contact with interstellar civilization, Planet Aquamarine has always maintained a special position.

The early completion of this main quest means that players on this planet will enter the star field exploration phase ahead of other novice zones."

"It's important to note that the NPC guiding them into the interstellar realm is none other than the Terminator who ended one of the Alien Disasters back then, or what we now call the 'Alien Star'.

I believe you are all already familiar with the story of this legendary figure."

Although the main storyline of the planet ended early, it allowed players to unlock the interstellar chapter in advance.

In the eyes of all players, this is much more exciting than the novice planet plot when version 2.0 was first launched.

The players on Planet Aquamarine were overjoyed, and the Huaxia Club was even more grinning from ear to ear.

It was a great deal when I chose this novice planet. Opening the interstellar map in advance means that I can leave other countries' teams behind in all areas.

“Through the case of the Alien Mercenary Group, we can see that every novice planet has a guiding faction.

Next, we will focus on analyzing their special operational patterns on Planet Aquamarine."

The host follows the script and analyzes Ye Xiu's actions in the Alienation Crisis from different angles.

I also analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of the Alien Mercenary Corps camp and finally gave it a recommendation rating close to full marks.

Old players who have participated in the test have come forward to say that this camp has generous benefits and growth attributes.

Players working for the faction can improve their overall values, which in turn can unlock more benefits.

"Xinghai Times" directly asserted that this might be a long-term camp throughout the version, and it might even be a hidden main storyline.

The natives of Aquamarine had long been accustomed to it, but the players from other planets were extremely jealous in the forums and wanted to switch servers overnight.

Why isn't there such a magical NPC in my own Novice Village?

"It sounds pretty convincing." Ye Xiu was browsing the latest program. This gaming media had a wide coverage and diverse content, and only events with a big enough impact would be reported.

This wave of popularity not only made him known to the entire server, but also attracted the attention of many foreign players.

Turning off the light screen, Ye Xiu turned his attention back to what was in front of him.

Now the refugee camps outside Base No. 1 are undergoing transformation. Wang Yuan no longer simply provides shelter, but is working on building a new urban area.

Not long after the alienation crisis ended, many adaptable residents started setting up stalls and starting businesses.

Now we have to change the name to new citizens.

A rich aroma wafts from the street corner snack stall. It is said that the stall owner used to be a chef in a five-star hotel and he didn't even put down his spatula when fleeing.

At this moment, the couple is cooperating with each other tacitly: the husband is stirring the bubbling broth with an iron spoon, and the wife is stir-frying seasonal vegetables in the wok.

Although the ingredients used are all cheap, the aroma makes passers-by salivate.

The line was so long that the diners holding their bowls wanted to swallow their tongues.

How could my stomach, which hadn't tasted oil for several months, withstand such temptation? I managed to taste the simple home-cooked meal and feel the happiness of a full banquet.

The originally dirty and messy shantytown has been completely renovated, and the depressing atmosphere has long been driven away by the clanging sounds of construction.

Many settlers dismantled their tents and built wooden houses instead. Building materials were piled up on both sides of the street, which made the scene look quite lively.

"Sister, please try it!" Aurora held the bowl and ate until her cheeks were bulging, like a hamster hoarding food.

Hela ate politely, and from time to time she would reach out to help her sister tidy up her drooping hair, for fear that the little greedy cat would choke.

Of course, Ye Xiu would not go shopping alone, which would be so desolate, so he specially asked the two sisters to come out to inspect the new city area and talk about going to Longtan.

Ever since the Godora fleet withdrew, Nagokin, the liaison officer who stayed on Planet Aquamarine, had been urging them to make progress every day. He was planning to officially set off with the players soon.

While biting into the tender meat, Ye Xiu suddenly remembered the progress of Risda.

That guy has been in the mothership's database for several days.

Although it has not been completely cracked yet, based on the latest signal fluctuations, it is estimated that the coordinates of DarkStar's nest will be revealed soon.

The situation on other affected planets has worsened recently, and it is probably the remnants of DarkStar who are causing trouble.

Ye Xiu wiped the corner of his mouth and sneered. Those sewer rats probably didn't expect that Godora had stopped focusing on disaster relief and was waiting for the intelligence from him.

When I stood up to pay, the stall owner was so anxious that he kept rubbing his apron:

"No, no! You are our savior!"

The diners around also joined in the commotion and refused to accept the money.

Ye Xiu rubbed Hela's head and said, "Then it's your treat."

“Where are you putting your paws!” Hela slapped his paws away, rolled her eyes, and slowly took out her wallet.

In the sunshine, among the bustling crowd in the new city area, three figures gradually walked away.

Doodle.

The communicator suddenly vibrated and a message from Resda popped up.

"The database has been decrypted, and the coordinates of all DarkStar motherships have been locked.

A mothership has been detected approaching Planet Aquamarine, expected to arrive within half an hour, accompanied by three Calamity-level cadres. Be careful over there."

Ye Xiu just showed a look of joy, but when he saw the second half of the text, his pupils suddenly contracted.

The DarkStar mothership is heading for Planet Aquamarine? And it's carrying three Calamity-grade ships!
The other party can't be here for sightseeing, right?

"Are they targeting planets that have successfully resolved crises?" Ye Xiu slammed the table.

This speculation is extremely likely. Maybe they are targeting me, otherwise why would they mobilize three disaster-level fighters?
Fortunately, there were only three of them, and he could still deal with them.

However, just in case, Ye Xiu still connected to Nagokin's hotline:
"The Dark Star fleet has been detected attacking Planet Aquamarine. They are suspected of carrying out a planetary destruction operation. Requesting immediate support!"

"I'll report it right away!" The sound of a chair falling over came from the other end of the communication.

Ye Xiu slid his finger across the control screen quickly and sent an urgent notice to Bennett and the six-nation executives:

"Immediately activate the full-area air defense plan. All residents must evacuate within twenty minutes!"

This time, without the protective shield of the escort fleet, Planet Aquamarine is like a peeled egg. If we are not careful, the entire civilization may be destroyed.

Hila, who was sorting her equipment, noticed something was wrong and looked up to see beads of sweat on Ye Xiu's forehead. "What happened?"

"There are some uninvited guests who are coming to mess things up."

Ye Xiu operated the console without even looking up. "Take your sister to the third underground floor. The protection matrix will be activated in thirty seconds."

“I can stay and help.” Hela drew the short blade from her waist.

"Forget about it. You're not even qualified to be cannon fodder right now."

Ye Xiu ruthlessly exposed the reality.

Seeing Hela’s face flush instantly, he slowed down his tone and added, “Protecting Aurora is the greatest help.”

The whole city exploded in an instant, and the air raid sirens screamed like a rooster with its neck strangled.

The crowds on the streets were like ants swarming in a panic, and the officers on duty held up their megaphones and shouted at the top of their lungs:
"Don't take your luggage! Run towards the orange light!"

Suddenly, a baby's cry was heard in a residential building, and a young mother stumbled into the evacuation passage holding the child.

Bennett's veins bulged as he gripped the satellite phone. The video windows of the six heads of state were lined up on the wall of the command center.

Through the surveillance footage, we can see that three frigates are deploying a defensive formation outside the atmosphere, and the energy shield generator is emitting a dazzling blue light.

Whoosh.

Ye Xiu was just about to set off for Base No. 1 to command the battle when a shrill scream suddenly tore through the sky.

More than a dozen Dark Star assault ships penetrated the clouds and headed straight for the shelter. The friction between the ship's hull and the atmosphere during the dive produced red flames.

The energy turrets gave no time to react.

Laser beams like a rainstorm instantly covered the outer city area. The explosions crackled like firecrackers, and the entire block was lifted into the sky in the blink of an eye.

Rumble!
Thick smoke wrapped in rubble rushed into the sky, and the originally peaceful refuge suddenly became a hell on earth.

Almost simultaneously, red alerts signaling an attack flashed across surveillance screens in various countries. Planet Aquamarine was under a full-scale attack.

"Too fast!" Ye Xiu felt a chill on the back of his neck. Less than ten minutes had passed since the intelligence arrived, and the other party had already arrived in front of him.

The strong wind blew a burning smell across his cheeks. He stared at the streamlined warship passing overhead, and suddenly his pupils contracted.

These are clearly pathfinders, the real mothership is not in the atmosphere at all!
"Activate the air defense system immediately!" he shouted as he connected to the base channel.

"Let Caroline lead the team to launch the enemy ship we captured last time! The six countries need support more, and the protective shield will not last long!"

Before he could finish his words, his scalp suddenly felt numb.

Ye Xiu instinctively rolled sideways, and a huge black arrow brushed past his ear and pierced the ground, breaking the asphalt road like a biscuit.

The figure floating in the air slightly opened his five fingers, and the broken arrow turned into black mist that surrounded his body.

Hong Jin's gaze passed Ye Xiu and fell on the crowd fleeing behind him.

With the crisp sound of snapping fingers, the dozen or so people running in the front suddenly froze, and then scattered to the ground like sand sculptures.

The smell of urine mixed with screams exploded, and dark stains seeped out of the crotch of the survivor who was slumped on the ground.

"Long time no see, Yingxing!"

Hong Jin tilted his head and sneered, but his eyes drifted towards the distant block where flames were rising into the sky.

When he caught a glimpse of two figures fleeing in panic, the corners of his mouth widened even more:
"I heard you love those two girls very much? Don't worry, I guarantee that not even a bone will be left of them."

He clenched his fists suddenly, and Hela and Aurora, who were running in the distance, suddenly stumbled and fell.

The skin began to crack and peel at a rate visible to the naked eye.

(End of this chapter)