Pretending to be a genius starts with the civilization advancement assessment.

Chapter 80 The Collapse of the Nest, the Foundation of Humanity (Bonus Chapter)

Dead silence.

The entire battlefield fell into a near-frozen silence that lasted for several seconds.

Whether human soldiers or the remaining abyssal beasts, they all seemed to have been completely captivated by that blazing white lightning that tore through the sky and annihilated everything.

The wind seemed to have stopped flowing, and all sound seemed to have been completely drained away, leaving only the pounding of a heart in the chest.

All eyes were fixed on the roof of the hotel, which was now only half-built.

"Gulp." Someone swallowed hard.

immediately.

"Roar!!"

On the human side, a deafening cheer suddenly erupted.

"Oh my goodness"

"Major Lin, it was Major Lin who did it!"

"A humanoid giant cannon, this is Cannon Master!"

"Wow, that's incredible! That's fucking amazing!"

Morale reached its peak at this moment.

The soldiers excitedly waved their fists, then laughed as they faced the abyss beasts firing wildly. Some even disregarded tactical manuals, standing up directly from behind the sand fortress, pulling the trigger all the way down, and unleashing a torrent of firepower.

However, unlike the excited officers and soldiers, Lin Yi, who was at the center of the storm, was not very satisfied.

"If the total amount of source energy weren't so low right now, why would we need to use steel balls as a medium for carrying the rules and releasing energy? All that effort only yielded such a small amount of power." Lin Yi shook his head slightly in his heart. "If this were Stardust Tier 1 Perfection source energy, I could just tap it from a distance and kill this Abyss Tiger."

After all, he had just used a technique at the Star Core level.

The star core class had a broader name on Earth in its previous life.

Natural disaster level.

Because a Star Core-level Abyss Beast represents natural disasters.

As for Star Core level powerhouses, they can invoke the power of rules with every move, and their power is much greater than that of Star Dust level, which can only crudely utilize source energy. If they were to unleash their full potential, they would also be human-shaped natural disasters.

However, although Lin Yi complained in his heart, he also knew that accumulating source energy was not like comprehending rules, which could lead to leaps in improvement. It was a slow and steady process, like water dripping on a stone, and gradually building up over time.

Even with his precision in controlling source energy and his mastery of the "Ninefold Origin Method," which could significantly improve cultivation efficiency, the total amount of source energy would still require considerable time to grow.

"Well, things are going pretty smoothly now, there's no point in rushing it."

Lin Yi suppressed the slight dissatisfaction in his heart and focused his attention back entirely on the energy output of his left hand.

The nest's resistance is rapidly weakening; victory is within reach.

The outcome of the battle that followed was a foregone conclusion.

Although another Stardust-level elite Abyss Beast arrived late to the battlefield, it was immediately targeted and attacked by the soldiers with surging morale as soon as it appeared.

Tank armor-piercing projectiles, helicopter rockets, anti-tank missiles
Before the poor kid could even let out a complete roar, he became the target of the soldiers' venting of their emotions and was completely overwhelmed by countless heavy firepower.

Time is flying by.

at last.

The purplish-black vortex of the nest in front of Lin Yi was completely stained with azure light, and its entire vortex structure began to collapse violently inward, emitting a "crack" sound similar to shattering glass.

Within just two or three seconds, the nest was completely annihilated.

Instead, there was a Radiant Crystal about the size of a fist.

The crystal is a deep gray color, and beneath that gray base, there are constantly flowing, iridescent patterns.

At the same time, the moment the Spirit Crystal took shape, the abyssal beasts that were still charging forward against the defensive line seemed to have all their power and ferocity drained away.

"Woo-hoo."

"hiss"

They let out low whimpers and looked around in fear.

Immediately afterwards, all the remaining abyssal beasts, regardless of species or strength, turned around like a tide and fled in panic from the area that had caused them extreme unease and fear, quickly disappearing into the end of the ruined streets.

ended.

It's truly over.

After a brief silence, cheers erupted even more fiercely and fervently, the sound almost lifting the clouds in the sky. Nie Chang stood beside the command vehicle, gazing at the victorious scene. His tense body finally relaxed, and a relieved, weary smile appeared on his face.

He exhaled a long breath and then said:

"Correspondent!"

"To!"

The young correspondent beside him had a radiant, excited look on his face.

"Report to the Supreme Command Center immediately: Operation Dawn has been successfully completed."

"Number 3 has been successfully neutralized. All attacking abyssal beasts have been repelled or scattered on their own. Our army has won!"

"Yes!"

The messenger stood at attention and saluted excitedly, then asked with some doubt, "Sir, isn't it great news that you're not going to report it to us personally?"

Nie Chang shook his head, his gaze already fixed on the slightly pale but still upright figure in front of him.

"It doesn't matter who reports this good news."

He smiled and straightened his uniform. "Now, I have more important things to do."

After saying that, he strode through the cheering crowd and headed towards Lin Yi's location.

At this moment, Lin Yi was thinking about whether he should take out a source energy crystal to recover, since the feeling of being almost completely drained was not pleasant. However, seeing Nie Chang walking straight towards him, he could only give up for the time being.

"Major Lin!"

Nie Chang stopped and solemnly saluted Lin Yi. "Thank you for your hard work! You deserve great credit for our victory. On behalf of all the officers and soldiers on the front lines, thank you."

He was speaking from the heart; if it weren't for Lin Yi's earth-shattering blow at the crucial moment, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Lin Yi didn't seem to care much.

After doing this kind of thing so many times, it just feels so-so.

He calmly returned the salute, saying, "It's our duty. Commander Nie and the brothers fought very hard."

Nie Chang shook his head, without offering any further pleasantries.

He had already noticed the extraordinary-looking Spirit Crystal behind Lin Yi.

"That's what was left after the nest was destroyed?"

Nie Chang's tone was filled with amazement and curiosity; it was the first time he had ever seen the crystals left behind after the nest had been purified.

"Yes, it's quite different from the previous crystals. It has seven-colored patterns, which is the first time I've ever seen one like this," Lin Yi nodded.

Nie Chang stared at the magical crystal, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes. Then, as if he had thought of something, he said to Lin Yi very seriously:

"Major Lin, this battle is of extraordinary significance. This is the first time that humanity has taken the initiative to attack and successfully destroy a lair of abyssal beasts, and this crystal is the best proof of that, and the most representative trophy."

He paused, then spoke with even greater seriousness: "I believe that as the greatest contributor to this battle, it is most appropriate for you to personally collect this special trophy. It has significant symbolic and historical importance."

As Nie Chang spoke, his gaze inadvertently swept over Ren Yinuo, who was diligently filming and recording the event beside him.

Great, this shot must be recorded.

Lin Yi's soul power also knew long ago that Ren Yinuo had been filming from the side.

Therefore, he instantly understood Nie Chang's intention.

This is to set an example, a symbol of heroism, to inspire all surviving humankind.

"it is good."

He hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

Indeed, the seven-colored radiant crystal is highly symbolic.

Because he didn't need to pick it up; he already knew exactly what was inside this so-called "Seven-Colored Spirit Crystal."

This seven-colored radiant crystal, produced after the destruction of a nest, contains a fixed set of items, making it one of the most precious spoils that humans can obtain in this trial.

If the nests scattered across the globe are the foundation and source of power for the existence of those abyssal beasts.

These seven-colored, radiant crystals are the foundation for civilization's assessment, providing the Blue Star's humans with the source energy to cultivate, fight against the abyssal beasts, and achieve development.

　Bonus chapter for "Book Friend 20210327073608373" (the leader of the alliance). There will be another bonus chapter at the same time tomorrow.

　　
　
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