Chapter 1104: Angron Breaches K-78

K-78 Planet orbit, Bridge of the Xingmengzhiren.

Angron stands before the tactical holographic table, hands behind his back, gazing at the grey-brown planet below.

Unlike the K-77 that Sanguinius is facing, the surface of K-78 is almost entirely covered by mountain ranges and canyons.

"Lord Sanguinius has successfully breached K-77."

Adjutant Fuderi reports.

"The method has been proven effective: there is a vulnerability in the shield's interception mechanism against low-energy, small-scale targets."

Angron nods, his gaze not leaving the hologram.

"So we will adopt a similar tactic, but adjustments are needed. The terrain of K-78 is complex, the location of the Energy Center is more concealed, and there may be multiple redundant nodes."

Angron pulls up a set of data.

The hologram displays the energy flow network of K-78, which is the energy flow emitted from six major geothermal energy stations, converging through an underground pipeline network into three main distribution stations, and then transmitted to the global Shield Generator and defense systems.

"Conventional raids cannot attack all nodes simultaneously. But if we cut off here..."

Angron points to a key intersection in the network.

"Energy Hub 'Alpha-7', all six major energy pipelines converge here, then branch out in various directions.

Destroy it, and the energy supply for the entire planetary shield will be interrupted for at least six hours.

Enough for us to establish orbital superiority and a ground foothold."

Fuderi carefully studies the location of that node.

"It is located deep in the mountains, three hundred meters underground, and heavily guarded. How will the assault force enter? If we use Lord Sanguinius's method, the Thunderhawk Gunships will be shot down by the dense anti-aircraft fire in the mountainous region."

"So we are not going by air."

Angron pulls up a geological scan.

"Look here, there is a natural underground riverbed on the east side of the mountains, partially exposed and then re-buried during geological shifts.

According to the scan, this riverbed is less than two kilometers away from the Energy Hub."

"You want to break in from underground?"

"An elite squad, riding a Drill Troop Carrier, deployed directly from orbit."

Angron's finger traces a trajectory on the hologram.

"The troop carrier will penetrate the surface, enter the riverbed ruins, and then proceed along the riverbed to the vicinity of the target.

The assault team will complete the final leg of the journey on foot and infiltrate the Energy Hub."

Fuderi quickly calculates the feasibility.

"The Drill Troop Carrier will generate a massive heat signature and vibration when penetrating the crust, which will be detected by enemy sensors."

"That is why we need cover."

Angron points to the orbital map.

"At the same time the assault team is deployed, the main fleet will launch a feint attack on other regions of K-78, creating enough 'noise' to mask the drilling signal. At the same time, we need an Airborne Troops unit to create chaos on the periphery of the mountains to attract the attention of the defenders."

Angron pauses and looks at Fuderi.

"You lead the main force to execute the feint and airborne tasks. I will personally lead the Headhunter Squad to execute the decapitation strike."

"Father, this is too dangerous..."

Fuderi immediately objects.

"This is the most efficient plan. According to intelligence, the K-78 Commander Woluoke is likely sitting in the Energy Hub, and I want to meet him personally."

Fuderi knows that arguing is useless.

"Then, the time of the operation?"

"In one hour. Notify all units: Operation codename 'Severing Pulse'. Objective: Cut off the K-78 planetary shield energy supply. After success, the Tailin Knight Mech will land to establish ground superiority."

"Understood!"

One hour later, K-78 synchronous orbit.

The formation of the War Hound Fleet begins to adjust.

Thirty warships move forward, forming an attack vanguard, and their cannons begin to charge.

"All units, attention, Operation Severing Pulse begins."

Angron's voice spreads through the fleet via encrypted channels.

"First to Third Battle Group, aim at coordinates 7-4-9 to 8-1-3, saturation bombardment. Create enough energy interference and sensor noise."

"Fourth and Fifth Battle Group, prepare to deploy Airborne Troops. Target

area: the Fenongqiu defender stronghold on the periphery of the mountains. Task: Create chaos and attract enemy attention."

"Sixth Battle Group, stand by, prepare to deploy the Tailin Knight Mech after the shield fails."

The order is given. The first round of orbital bombardment begins.

Dozens of Macro-cannon Lances tear through the void, striking the designated areas of K-78.

The shields flicker violently in these areas, but their intensity barely drops.

Under the cover of the bombardment, a specially modified troop transport ship quietly detaches from the fleet and dives toward the surface of K-78.

This ship has a peculiar shape; the front is a massive alloy drill, and the hull is covered in heavy Armor and thermal shielding layers.

Inside the ship, Angron and the ten warriors of the Headhunter Squad are already in position.

Angron himself has donned his God of War Armor.

"Thirty seconds to surface contact. Drilling program initiated, all personnel prepare for impact."

Angron nods and says through the squad channel.

"Remember, our target is the control center of the Energy Hub. After entering, Randall is responsible for placing the Melta Bomb, Fenongqiu will lead a three-man team to clear the guards, and the rest will establish a defense. I will personally find and deal with the enemy commander."

"Understood!"

The troop transport ship began to vibrate violently.

The drill rubbed against the atmosphere of K-78, producing a piercing screech.

Impact.

The drill tore through the rock layer, the ship's hull submerged completely underground, and the surroundings instantly plunged into darkness, with only the internal lighting providing a limited light source.

"Depth one hundred meters... one hundred fifty meters... two hundred meters..."

The drill continued to descend.

The sensors indicated they were approaching the target depth, two hundred eighty meters underground, where the top rock layer of the riverbed ruins should be.

"Contact with target geological layer! Three, two, one, penetration!"

The vibration suddenly intensified, then stopped.

"Activate lighting, scan the environment."

Angron ordered.

The searchlights turned on, illuminating this underground space that had been forgotten for tens of thousands of years.

This was a massive natural cavern, with a vaulted rock ceiling above and a dried-up riverbed below.

"Environmental scan complete. Air composition: 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 1% noble gases, trace toxic gases but concentrations are within the safe range. Temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Radiation level: normal."

"Terrain matching complete. Our vertical distance from Energy Hub Alpha-7: one thousand eight hundred meters."

"It is recommended to advance west along the riverbed, turn north at the second tributary, where there should be a man-made maintenance passage leading directly beneath the Energy Hub."

"All teams disembark. The troop transport ship will remain here as an extraction point. We will proceed on foot."

The hatch opened, and eleven figures stepped into the dark underground world.