paranoianovel #348 - Battle the starry sky!
#348 - Battle the starry sky!
Ling Tong's every action was incredibly precise and swift.
She raised her hand and gently swiped, and the pop-up window button to the side lit up. As she pressed the confirmation button three times, the giant mecha released a large number of missiles with trailing flames, joining the human firepower defense line that was almost simultaneously unleashed.
Below them was the Starry Sky Gate. At this moment, the vast majority of the human space force was gathered at synchronous orbital altitude.
Because humanity's ability to project into space is still limited by both resources and energy, the elite force that Ling Tong is a part of is only one-tenth of the combat power mobilized by the human military in today's battle.
The three space fortresses were synchronously suspended in three directions;
They are the main force in today's battle.
The work of providing fire support is actually a bit boring.
The supercomputing cluster precisely calculates the timing of the shot, and all her operations are just pressing a few buttons.
— Ensuring that the right to fire heavy weapons is under the control of the human brain is a concept that the front line has always adhered to for many years of combat.
Well, if the calculation system has a problem, then she will be busy. More than a hundred mechanical buttons need to be dialed by hand.
The cockpit of the Terror Mecha is relatively small and will not be equipped with some high-level mechanical bodies for assistance like super-large mechas.
On the other hand, the Terror Mecha technology is already relatively mature, and it will not produce a large number of operating system errors with slight intense operation.
Suddenly, Wan Jie's voice rang in her ear:
"Colonel Ling Tong, the commander asked me to reiterate your combat mission, long-range fire support, and frontline support based on the number of King-level Blade Beasts."
"Received."
Ling Tong released the second wave of firepower strikes skillfully and calmly.
On the screen, patches of exploding firelight shattered the high-level flying Blade Beast swarm that was speeding through space.
Just like humans have only temporarily invested a small portion of their combat power;
The four Pillar Blade Beasts that can move normally have not yet joined the battle.
They are watching;
And waiting.
Since the goal of mankind is to try to close the Starry Sky Gate, then the Blade Beasts only need to wait for the four Spirit Practitioners with the ability to close the Starry Sky Gate to show up, and then snipe them, so that this operation of mankind can be declared bankrupt.
All of this is just the spark that this flame of civilization bursts out before it is extinguished.
After a large number of casualties in the Blade Beast swarm, it seemed a little weak.
Ling Tong received the order to suspend fire support, and quietly leaned back in the operating room, squinting her eyes slightly, adjusting her breathing, temporarily relaxing her mind, and observing the entire space map.
A commando team began to try to approach the Starry Sky Gate.
Ling Tong's intelligence reading authority is second only to Commander-in-Chief Fu Jian;
She clearly knew that there were no Four Spirit Practitioners in this commando team. This was just a test they were doing.
They will first try to use their own methods, such as doing some human extreme firepower tests, to see if they can defeat this Starry Sky Gate.
If it is determined that it cannot be done, the Four Spirit Practitioners will show up;
At that time, it will be a real war.
Two space supply ships parked behind the Terror Mecha for simple ammunition resupply.
Ling Tong meticulously observed the operation of the supply ship, guarding against the Mimic Blade Beasts that might jump out at any time.
Suddenly, a familiar voice drilled into Ling Tong's ears.
"How do you feel?"
Is it Wang Zheng?
Voice transmission relies on spiritual consciousness, and spiritual consciousness has distance limitations. She knows these basic common sense.
Space is too empty. Wang Ji Xuan's sudden voice now means that he may be hiding on the supply ship that just arrived.
'Supply ships usually hide in the rear. It's a great hiding place.'
Ling Tong temporarily turned off the microphone on the communication channel and said simply: "I can't feel anything for the time being. Neither the Blade Beasts nor us have really moved."
"Well, that's because they are sure that nuclear bombs can't blow open the Starry Sky Gate."
Wang Ji Xuan chuckled lightly:
"I just connected to the network where nine Jialinuo communicate. They are frantically mocking mankind's overestimation of their capabilities."
Ling Tong asked: "Can you do it?"
"Close this door?"
"Yes."
Behind the porthole of the supply ship on the left.
Wang Ji Xuan looked at the [Eye of the Firmament] with the Arctic of the Earth as the background, pondered slightly, and replied through voice transmission:
"This thing is too big. It's not the same level as the Pseudo Interstellar Gate.
"The reason I was able to deal with the Pseudo Interstellar Gate before was because nuclear bombs could blow open the outer layer of space energy shield of the Pseudo Interstellar Gate, and I destroyed the spiritual power operation inside the Pseudo Interstellar Gate.
"In this case, it is very difficult to blow open the protective film."
"Okay," Ling Tong sighed softly, "I still don't trust Spirit Practitioners very much."
"I don't trust them either."
The Taoist priest chuckled:
"Amina can still be trusted. The other three have no choice but to do so because of the situation.
"Okay, the resupply here is complete, Commander. Please maintain basic rationality later and don't rush up to fight the Blade Beasts recklessly."
Ling Tong smiled with pursed lips: "Okay, soldier."
"I am a special consultant."
The Taoist priest glanced at Ling Tong with his spiritual consciousness, and then sat back in his 'observer' position.
The supply ship began to return to the nearest space fortress.
The Taoist priest also had his eyes opened today.
The three space fortresses were built in different eras, and the overall technology and craftsmanship are also different, and the development plans are also different.
Wang Ji Xuan is now about to dock at the oldest No. 1 space fortress.
In theory, this fortress has long passed its design service life;
But there is no way. This is an extremely precious space resource, which once gave great encouragement to human civilization, so humans have been tinkering, patching, and repairing it.
Looking at space from the surface, you see an overall regular 'lid', with densely packed weapon system launch ports on it.
But that is the most aesthetically pleasing side of Space Fortress No. 1.
Looking at Space Fortress No. 1 from space, what you see is…
Scaffolding.
Countless scaffolding!
Humans have abandoned artistic beauty for practicality. The entire fortress is like a mutated crab, with hundreds of 'legs' sticking out.
It is the home port of eight space carrier formations;
It also has more than 6,000 small space combat warships;
These 'legs' are not enough, so they must not be enough.
In the inner layer of Space Fortress No. 1, there is an extremely crowded city.
Residents who live in space for a long time will suffer from various diseases, such as osteoporosis and fluid imbalance; however, the human species is also showing its adaptability to nature. A group of humans have adapted to space life here, and they will have great difficulty walking on the ground.
Human simulated gravity technology can still only be achieved through the 'large centrifugal force ring'.
On the contrary, the Blade Beasts have perfect gravity control spiritual energy circuits.
Wang Ji Xuan was slightly lost in thought looking at Space Fortress No. 1.
He was thinking…
If this world did not have his participation, what would it become?
Can the humans here rely on mechanical civilization to make a desperate comeback?
Maybe;
Who knows.
Wang Ji Xuan closed his eyes and pretended to be asleep, his mind moved to the space carrier not far away. His alien soul and the second battle puppet were in the core security cabin of that space carrier.
Even, in order to cover up the identity of this 'Little Jialinuo', Wang Ji Xuan also specially asked Fu Jian to set up a laboratory. Several high-level mechanical bodies wearing white coats and simulated skin were active near the sealed cabin where this 'Little Jialinuo' was located, pretending to be researchers here.
All of this is so that Wang Ji Xuan can eavesdrop on the intelligence of the Jialinuo without any burden.
— In this way, even if the 'Little Jialinuo' is exposed, it will not directly expose the secret of Wang Ji Xuan's alien soul.
Now, Wang Ji Xuan has once again connected to the communication network where nine Jialinuo are active. The repetitive information, which seems to have a brainwashing effect, is washing over him like a wave.
They began to ask the Beast God to prepare for battle.
It is another inevitable all-out war.
Wang Ji Xuan stared at the space-time door, thinking and searching for a way to solve this big guy by relying on the cultivation of immortal law.
"Sigh."
It's not easy to get it done.
The captain of the supply ship glanced at the newly hired observer and scolded angrily:
"Why are you sighing? Do you think we can't win? Jinx!"
Wang Ji Xuan: …
Well scolded.
Everyone hasn't given up yet, so why sigh now? Just do it.
"Thank you," Taoist Wang replied softly.
The captain was obviously stunned for a moment. He scratched his head and began to wonder whether to find a psychologist for his new crew member. It was strange and confusing.
Outside the window, more than a dozen suns appeared in space, and the light overwhelmed the Starry Sky Gate.
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But this kind of artificial power only flickers for a few seconds near the planet, and its impact on the planet is negligible, let alone the vast solar system.
Humans and Blade Beasts are waiting;
The light faded;
Energy dissipated into space;
The Eye of the Firmament was quiet, and the interstellar gate did not even have the slightest ripple, still maintaining the charging state.
Wang Ji Xuan instantly heard a series of Jialinuo's taunts.
[The overconfident humans are too overconfident.]
[They should learn to give up and accept failure.]
[Victory belongs to the great Beast God.]
Etc.
Wang Ji Xuan almost couldn't help but retort to them a few words, but his most important task now is to eavesdrop on the movements of the Blade Beast group.
Soon, a complete Blade Beast action plan was sent to Fu Jian by Mu Dan.
The Blade Beasts will deploy a certain number of flying Blade Beasts, and the Four Pillar Blade Beasts will ascend from specific locations. All of this crucial intelligence, which can truly influence the battlefield, must be accurate down to the smallest detail.
… …
At the same time.
Inside a medium-sized transport ship, optically cloaked and equipped with anti-biological scanners, behind a space fortress.
Aymina looked at the deployment order that popped up on her wrist and gently raised an eyebrow.
This deployment order didn't require immediate action;
Instead, it gave her a time limit, allowing her to deploy anytime before a certain point, providing them with a margin of error.
Of course, the sooner they acted, the better.
Aymina looked up at Sabina and Nielda Tamon, who were preparing for battle beside her, as well as Wanda, who was savoring space-brewed wine, and said:
“The Pillar Blade Beasts are about to ascend, and the humans here will do everything they can to stop them.
“We need to act as quickly as possible.
“Has everyone mastered those dozen or so psionic circuits?”
Nielda Tamon slowly nodded.
Sabina, however, revealed a charming smile and said softly, “Aymina, if we can close the Star Gate this time, you will be the greatest hero!”
Aymina returned the smile: “If you want me to take you to the ancient ruins, these few words of praise are far from enough.”
Nielda Tamon laughed at this.
Sabina didn't feel embarrassed at all.
She said: “I now fully understand why you were causing trouble at our Arctic excavation base. You were already close to success back then, right? This is a competition to see who can enter the Earth's core first.”
Aymina thought of Wang Jixuan's reminder.
She didn't take the bait at all and simply said, “Perhaps, we can have a good discussion after the war.”
“Of course, you are our benefactor now.”
Sabina, wearing a golden gown, picked up a huge longbow and said gently:
“I have never been as certain as I am now that our civilization can continue in this star field.
“Aymina, all spiritual practitioners are grateful to you.”
Aymina really wanted to shrink down, roll her eyes at Sabina, and say "Disgusting," but there was no time to waste.
“Let's go, you two, or rather, you three.”
Wanda, who had been reclining casually, stood up and smiled: “I also apologize for my previous presumptuousness, Aymina. You now have the initiative in everything.”
“Thank you.”
Aymina said softly, holding a disc in her hand, with stars engraved on it.
“Then let's go, you three. We need to approach the Star Gate as quickly as possible. It will take at least an hour to complete the spell, and we need at least two people to complete the release of this psionic circuit.”
Behind the four spiritual practitioners, the phantoms of their respective psionic circuits appeared simultaneously;
Forming a structure resembling a honeycomb.
Originally, Aymina was the heir to a powerful spiritualist faction and possessed a considerable number of psionic circuits, but now, she was clearly a level above Sabina.
The one with the fewest psionic circuits among the four was Nielda Tamon, who was actually the strongest.
Sabina smiled and said, “Perhaps, we can teleport a short distance.”
She gently pressed down her palm, and a beam of illusory light shone into the starry sky. The figures of the four appeared not far from the Star Gate.
Without hesitation, they dispersed in four directions, stood before this closed eye, and simultaneously raised their hands, casting four different colored rays of light.
Layers of ripples immediately appeared on the outside of the Star Gate, and within it, there seemed to be a faint moan.
Goo — —
… …
On an unremarkable aerospace carrier.
Fu Jian had already put on his pressure suit. At this moment, he stood with his hands behind his back in front of the large screen, listening to the information that Wang Jixuan had Mu Dan transmit, while deducing the direction of the battle in his mind.
The four spiritual practitioners had acted simultaneously, and their actions were considered swift;
But the core of this battle today was whether the four of them could close this huge portal, thereby buying humanity half a year.
Fu Jian had access to almost all the intelligence.
He speculated that the 'City in the Clouds' in the Earth's core held a method that could save this planet from the Blade Beast disaster.
The basis for this speculation was Fu Jian's logical deduction of the actions of Gao Huating's past life's remnant soul.
The other party had a psionic circuit that could restrain the Star Gate;
And previously, the ruins had automatically activated the planetary shield, briefly protecting this planet;
Therefore, Fu Jian believed that the underground ruins would likely have something that could activate the planetary shield again, and whether they could reach there depended on whether this battle today was successful.
Entrusting the future destiny of mankind to four spiritual practitioners…
Fu Jian felt a little disgusted, but he had to bow his head to reality.
‘Bring victory to all mankind.’
Fu Jian muttered in his heart, when suddenly, shouts erupted in his ears!
“The Four Pillars are accelerating their ascent simultaneously! Surrounded by a large number of Blade Beast swarms!”
Here they come!