Chapter 601

As for the detailed content of the plan, with my clearance I cannot know it all, and I also cannot contact the capital, so I cannot even tell you.

"But…" Gao Tiankuo shifted his tone: "I can, however, first disclose to you the part I understand."

At this point, Yifuleni did not take up the conversation, merely waiting silently for the other party.

And Gao Tiankuo, after a brief pause, his gaze grew even more 'ruthless', and he said in a low voice: "Our Xia State has many proverbs and idioms, just as I previously told you: a common man's fury splatters blood five steps."

Besides, there is also the saying: "Better to be shattered jade than intact tile."

Since you also use Chinese characters, you should be able to understand this meaning; from the information I have access to with my clearance, the capital side seems to have already agreed to full-scale construction of star ships.

"Star ship?" Upon hearing this, Yifuleni was only slightly surprised, then immediately replied: "Major General Gao's meaning is that you want to dispatch an assault team to return to Mars, and using the so-called transit station, attempt another strike against the alien species, or create the alien species' silicon-based civilization homeworld?"

"If it weren't for you, our defeat would be inevitable." Gao Tiankuo did not rebut, "I don't know the higher-ups' true decision, but facing an inevitable defeat, we are naturally unwilling."

"As for fleeing?"

"Where could we escape to?"

Our Xia State could not possibly abandon our homeland and place our hopes of survival on searching for some so-called new homeland; that's pure nonsense.

At this moment, Gao Tiankuo's tone was somewhat agitated; it was obvious he disliked the act of abandoning 99% of the surviving populace and beautifying it as 'leaving behind the fire seed'.

After all, the North American countries that initially supported the star ship project claimed they were selecting elites to preserve humanity's fire seed, but in reality they just let a bunch of privileged, wealthy folks escape the war.

Such an idea and pattern, in the eyes of Gao Tiankuo and other Xia State military and high officials, is irresponsible in refined terms, and bluntly put, it's 'no guts'!

"Coward!" At this moment, the more Gao Tiankuo spoke, the more agitated he became; it seemed he had long been displeased with the so-called North American countries.

After slightly easing, he then lowered his voice and continued explaining: "Thus the higher-ups can fully support the star ship construction plan, and in conjunction with the higher-ups secretly informing us officers, they focus on selecting our elite forces and so on..."

You should understand that, right?

"Of course." Yifuleni smiled, waving her hand.

Even without using Spiritual Energy to forcibly read Gao Tiankuo's memory, Yifuleni could infer from Xia State's modus operandi.

As for "Better to be shattered jade than intact tile," it is certain that Xia State, through its limited documentary materials, deciphered how to use the transit station on Mars, and thus prepared to launch a strike.

Either this strike will definitively resolve the silicon-based civilization behind the alien species, thereby eliminating the danger to Earth.

Or if this strike fails, humanity will have no chance to turn the tide.

Even though Xia State knows the consequences of a failed strike, it still proceeds with preparations, indicating that Xia State is not merely having deciphered the transit station; it surely has mastered other means as well.

Because silicon-based life is not as fragile as carbon-based life.

According to the data held by the main universe, mature silicon-based life can survive in extreme environments such as vacuum and high radiation without any protection.

(On Earth there exists a suspected 'semi-silicon-based' life form, namely diatoms, whose cell walls are externally coated with silica/silicon dioxide).

Moreover, a civilization capable of manufacturing such alien biological weapons would certainly not fear humanity's ostensibly strongest weapon, the nuclear bomb.

After instantly organizing her thoughts, Yifuleni stood up, "Thank you, Major General Gao, for the information; please rest well first."

Having said that, she strode out of the interrogation room.

And after she left, the interrogation room's automatic door also did not close, indicating that Gao Tiankuo could move freely within the permitted range.

Seeing this, the brigadier general naturally also left the interrogation room to confer with his subordinates waiting outside.

——

…

Soon after.

Inside a conference room.

At its center, a holographic reduced-image of 109 Earth was displayed.

Regions such as the Americas, Europe, the Pacific, etc., were marked with various dots or squares for identification, and also differentiated by red, yellow, and green colors.

Moreover, the vast majority had completely turned red, indicating that it was already a heavily affected area overrun by alien species, continuously producing newborn alien species toward the yellow and green zones.

At this moment, Robert, wearing OriginalBody armor with his helmet open, was gazing at the holographic reduced-image of 109 Earth, his right hand dragging his left elbow and his left hand lightly pinching his chin.

His expression was calm.

Only, a hint of sorrow would flicker in the depths of his gaze.

After all, the human compatriots of this universe have suffered heavy casualties; if their main universe does not intervene, they will soon face extinction.

After pondering for a moment, Robert ended his propped-hand gesture.

With his left hand he manipulated the holographic reduced-image of Earth, and with the index finger of his right hand he clicked each red area on the image, while saying to those behind him: "Bomb the areas I have marked, with you as the operator, ensuring everything remains normal."

"Yes, Governor."

Upon hearing this, the holographic manifestation — an artificial intelligence named Vesta, with black hair, white robes, and an olive wreath on her head, typical of ancient Greek attire — immediately carried out Robert's order.

"Also." Saying this, Robert turned his gaze to Vesta, his tone slightly heavier: "Do not harm humans, understood?"

"Yes."

Swoosh—

Before his words had finished, the conference room's automatic door suddenly opened.

Immediately afterward, the provisional interrogator Yifureni entered the conference room, bypassing the three-meter-diameter holographic reduced-image of Earth, and quickly walked to Robert's side to give a report:

"Robert, the human coalition of this universe seems…"

She summarized the information obtained by Gao Tiankuo and the various officers, and gave a brief overview.

After finishing, she proactively suggested: "Robert, we can dispatch a brigade to escort Brigadier General Gao Tiankuo to their Xia Kingdom's capital, assisting them in carrying out the so-called 'Jade Shatter' plan."

"Of course, they already have ready-made alien species and silicon-based civilization data behind them—why not?"

"Indeed possible." Robert had no objection: "Then this operation will be under your responsibility; as for executing the brigade, a regiment of the Ever-Victorious Army can handle it."

"Alright, leave it to me." Yifureni readily agreed.

After all, diplomatic affairs of the Extreme Legion are usually handled by her, so this is naturally second nature to her.

"By the way, bring those two kids."

"Okay."

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"…" ellipsis.

Soon after.

Forward base.

At the large apron to the west, a formation sometimes appears consisting of one large transport vessel and four to six small-to-medium fighters, either taking off or parked.

Furthermore, at the edge of the forward base, numerous sentries work tirelessly, continually expanding and fortifying the base.

As for those two kids...

"What envoy... what kind of envoy is this? I want to keep fighting with the main force. Besides, it's just a miserable little country in this broken universe; is it really necessary to send the brother's lover on a high‑rank diplomatic mission?"

"Say less; if Father hears you talk like that, even confinement would be light."

On the western street, Wokan, wearing special armor and holding a massive hammer, and An Na Jin, arms crossed and looking somewhat annoyed, headed toward the apron.

Listening to the conversation and seeing An Na Jin's expression, it's clear he doesn't want to accompany Yifuleni in escorting Gaotiankuo to the Xia State capital.

But upon hearing his elder brother Wokan's reply, An Na Jin's expression changed abruptly, as if recalling the 'complete childhood' his father had given him, and he hastily fell silent.

As for teasing the elder brother…

Yifuleni is Robert's lover; this is no secret among the OriginalBodies, and even the various legions and society pay it some attention.

Even if Wokan and An Na Jin aren't particularly close with Robert, they still understand that the two have a thing for each other.

But the two of them don't really care about that.

After all, at their age, they absolutely regard their hobbies as more important than anything else—a true chuunibyou phase.

Girlfriend?

It doesn't exist; a girlfriend would only hinder their progress in forging and martial arts.

Soon, the two arrived at the apron.

At the same time, they saw many Otino warriors clad in white armor and white robes, as well as a hundred Ever-Victorious Army soldiers whose decorations were solemn yet splendidly beautiful, and…

"You two, being so young, should know that trouble comes from the mouth, right?" And there was Yifuleni with a kind smile.

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Upon hearing that, Wokan glanced at An Na Jin, while the latter's gaze wandered, not daring to meet the eyes of the much shorter Yifuleni.

Seeing the young OriginalBody's reaction, Yifuleni also couldn't be bothered to say more, turning and walking toward a large transport ship not far away, quickly assembled by sentinels and close to a hundred meters in length.

Whoosh!

The white-armored soldiers all turned in unison, following Yifuleni with orderly steps, their bearing revealing the Otino clan's elf-like elegance.

In appearance, they are indeed suitable as a diplomatic envoy.

In terms of strength…

"Showy but substanceless."

Unlike their Ever-Victorious Army, where looks and strength match each other.

Of course, after a century of joint struggle, and with the OriginalBodies and the elf maiden growing close, the attitude toward the Otino people shifted from: "Damn aliens!"

Gradually to: "These aliens actually keep their word, huh, and they're not bad in combat either."

And now: "These guys can be called humans of the new society, barely comrades."

However, this is merely the perspective of the Extreme Warriors; factions like the Space Wild Wolves and Dark Angel still hold strong hostility toward the Otino people, the Maral people, and all Velin tribes to this day.

These space elves, even if unintentionally, constantly give off a feeling of putting on airs.

After all, when it comes to putting on airs, the Astate are clearly the most adept, most at ease with it.

If it weren't for these space elves' looks matching human aesthetics, upon first contact they would have been wiped out by their fathers without the OriginalBodies or Astate needing to lift a finger.

Thus, in today's Imperial society, the Velin tribe's standing in the public's mind is on par with humanity's, and to the Astate (except the Extreme Warriors) they are 'those one can refrain from beating.'

The only group that seems able to maintain good relations with all the legions is the Sangheili (Elite) clan.

As for the Iron Blood clans?

Those Space Hunters come and go without a trace, their social presence extremely low; only the Space Wild Wolves enjoy hunting jointly with the Iron Blood clans.

As for how the aliens relate to humanity, or how politics and the legions function, that's not something Wokan and An Na Jin need to worry about at this stage.

The two exchanged a glance, shrugged, and then followed the white-armored soldiers and the Ever-Victorious Army aboard the large transport ship.

Soon, the transport ship sped northward under the escort of six Viking fighters and one airborne gunboat capable of breaking through the atmosphere.

Inside the cabin.

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An Na Jin, looking down at the earth through the porthole, could clearly see the one-sided battle between the sentinels and the alien species several kilometers below…

He hasn't had enough fun yet!

Thud, thud.

?

Hearing the footsteps of magnetic boots behind them, An Na Jin and Wokan, who was wiping his warhammer nearby, both turned to look at the newcomer.

It was an Ever-Victorious Army soldier with his helmet deployed.

However, on the back of his neck, above his power pack, stood a spiked ring flashing a faint golden light.

"Brother." He came up to An Na Jin, lightly patted his shoulder, then turned to Wokan to introduce himself.

"I am the commander of this operation, Taitusi·Jali'er, and also the company commander of the Second Company of the Ever-Victorious Army."

Taitusi then turned his gaze to the porthole and continued: "Before long, the pollution level of 109 Earth will shift instantly from red to green, so don't hanker after the so-called ground battle."

Instantly to green?

An Na Jin first blinked, but quickly, via his powerful Spiritual Energy talent, he instantly sensed that outside the atmosphere of 109 Earth, a 'giant net' seemed to have been laid in just a few hours.

After that, a torrential 'downpour' will come to cleanse the pollution.

——

…

Evening.

In the dim, gloomy sky, several streaks of pale purple light flashed by.

"Boom... rumble..." followed by rolling thunder.

Splash!!

Soon after, a heavy downpour poured.

However, after the accumulated rainwater poured down, it actually made the dim sky much brighter than before.

But on the land shrouded in haze, as far as the eye could see, everything was ruined walls and broken ramparts.

The ruined town and fallen fortresses, and between the streets that should have been desolate, crowded with countless alien species, so many as to be nauseating.

It looks like this place has just fallen, and the heavy rain also masked the pungent smell of blood.

Chi-chi!!

From the north came intermittent gunfire, further proving that this place had just fallen.

Toward the source of the gunfire...

"Damn it! The left side is leaking! Where's Squad Two?! Quickly plug it for me!!"

"Platoon leader! Squad Two... Squad Two is already gone!"

"Shit! Those who can move, come two and hold the line with me! Those who can't move, get ready! Even if we die, we'll drag someone down as a shield!"

"Yes!"

It turns out the gunfire came from the subway entrance, a squad of fewer than twenty, relying on fortifications, was repelling the alien wave and making the noise.

But even if these soldiers were brave, facing endless alien hordes, their ultimate fate was already sealed.

(End of chapter)