Chapter 667: Cyberk vs. Demon (1)

Hearing Yingzhou's inquiry, Horus responded immediately.

"It is tentatively set for seventy-two hours from now. During this period, we need to complete troop assembly, final equipment checks, secondary intelligence confirmation, and... wait for the latest findings from the Inner City Tech-Priests regarding the Cyberk Alien corpses.

Although our target is the Demon, there is no guarantee the Cyberk will not take the opportunity to act; we need a deeper understanding of their potential tactics as a contingency plan."

"Cyberk..."

Yingzhou pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

"Very well. Seventy-two hours is enough for us to digest the morale bonus from the victory over the Zerg. Tell Lao Lu that logistical supplies must arrive on time."

He paused, a cold sharpness flashing in his eyes.

"This time, we will use Steel, fire, and absolute will to return the fear to the Demon Alien.

Let them know that Human Civilization is not gasping for breath, but rising by stepping over the corpses of the Alien Race!

The plan is approved; execute accordingly. You are fully responsible for adjusting the details."

"Yes, Father!" Horus and Sanguinius replied in unison, their voices filled with determination.

Yingzhou turned and walked toward the window, gazing at the darkening sky within the Military District, and suddenly said for no apparent reason.

"Then, let us begin. Let the Demons feel the wrath of humanity, and let them pay their blood debts in full!"

Eighth Defense Zone, Outer City.

Thick black fog was everywhere; where human buildings once stood, now only blood-stained wreckage remained.

The air was filled with a foul stench, a mixture of sulfur, ozone, and charred flesh.

A Cyberk unit appeared particularly conspicuous in this filthy land.

Five crimson Assault Type Giant Soldiers walked in front, their movements swift and fluid, their reverse-jointed mechanical legs easily crossing obstacles.

Three ink-black Shield Guard Type Giant Soldiers brought up the rear, their diamond-shaped composite armor layers closing tightly, pale blue Energy Shields humming steadily.

Twenty Cyberk Infantry wore silver-white coats over thin black combat armor, holding sleek Energy Rifles in their hands.

They were scattered among the ruins, and from within the leading crimson Assault Type Giant Soldier, A-77Z said in a flat tone over the regional network communication channel.

"Attention all units, we are about to reach a Demon Lord's palace; we will now distribute tasks."

A-77Z's voice paused, and based on the situation detected by the Giant Soldiers, continued.

"Target building structural integrity is 37.8%, energy readings are abnormal, consistent with intelligence reports.

B-99K, infantry units establish a perimeter alert grid, expand scanning radius to 300 meters, mark all biological and thermal energy sources.

I will lead the assault team to prepare to breach the core area.

B-32B, maintain shield power at standard 40%, establish defensive nodes, covering the rear and flanks of the assault team."

The sensors of the 20 Cyberk Infantry following the Giant Soldiers activated instantly, and invisible scanning waves swept across the ruins.

Almost at the same second, a reconnaissance report appeared on the regional network.

Underground biological thermal sources detected!

Quantity: 57.

Energy level: Low-tier.

Bearing: Due east.

Distance: 50 meters.

Depth: 3 meters, rising rapidly!

A-77Z saw the report on the regional network and immediately issued orders.

"Threat confirmed: Lesser Demon swarm.

Infantry group, preset firing points, high-explosive mode, cover the coordinate area.

Assault Giant Soldier group, continue to execute the primary mission, target the main gate.

Shield Guard Giant Soldier group, establish an Energy Force Field to isolate Demon connection, preventing the issue where corpses disappear after the Demons are killed."

A-77Z's orders were issued precisely, and all Cyberk units prepared for battle in an orderly manner.

The Cyberk Infantry's Energy Rifles raised instantly, locking onto the marked ground area.

The moment the first twisted claw of a Lesser Demon broke through the scorched earth, a dense barrage of high-explosive Energy Bombs poured out!

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

Violent explosions completely covered that area!

Soil and rubble mixed with the severed limbs and filthy purple blood of the Lesser Demons shot into the sky.

The Lesser Demons that had just crawled out of the ground were torn to pieces by the precise explosions before they could even let out a complete howl.

The Lesser Demons surging up behind were overturned and shattered by the shockwaves and air blasts, their offensive stifled in the cradle before it could even form.

The air was filled with a strong smell of ozone and charred flesh.

"Perimeter threat clearance rate: 92%. Remaining targets have weak energy, no threat."

B-99K reported simply.

At the same time, the assault Giant Soldiers led by A-77Z had arrived at the gate of the Lord's palace.

An Assault Type Giant Soldier stepped forward, its massive Power Swords popping out from its arms, and a blinding blue-white slash precisely struck the energy connection point of the palace gate!

"Zzzzt—Boom!"

The palace gate was instantly sliced open, the edges of the slash still showing a molten red-hot state.

"Breach!"

The five Assault Giant Soldiers crashed directly through the palace gate, their movements swift and coordinated, the blades of their Power Swords covered in a high-frequency vibrating Disruption Field, emitting a low hum.

After the five Assault Type Giant Soldiers entered the palace interior, a Demon Lord over 8 meters tall, clad in battle armor, suddenly launched a surprise attack from above.

"You pieces of scrap metal! Die!"

Facing these giant pieces of scrap metal that had breached its palace, the Demon Lord let out a deafening roar, its massive War Blade burning with Hellfire swinging directly toward A-77Z, who was charging in the lead.

"Target detected: Demon Lord unit.

Threat assessment: Medium.

Execute Standard Tactical Clearance Protocol, and record the combat performance and joint combat compatibility of the Assault Giant Soldier."

A-77Z's command was issued instantly.

Facing this heavy and powerful strike, A-77Z's Giant Soldier did not take it head-on; the thrusters on its back erupted with cyan-white flames, and the machine body performed a backward sliding side-step, dodging the slash of the War Blade!

The scorching Hellfire wave grazed past the armor, leaving behind several scorch marks, but internal sensors indicated the structure remained intact.

Seeing this, the Demon Lord had the Black Qi around its body continuously surge into its form, causing its figure to grow taller until it was only slightly shorter than these Assault Giant Soldiers.

"Now, let's see how you dodge my attacks!"

The Demon Lord brandished the War Blade, which had also grown larger by absorbing the Black Qi, and attacked A-77Z once more.

Just as the Demon Lord launched the attack, the attacks of the other four Assault Giant Soldiers were precisely synchronized!

Two Giant Soldiers cut in at high speed from the left and right sides, their Power Swords carrying a shrill whistle that tore through the air, targeting the Demon Lord's relatively fragile knee tendons and the Achilles tendons of its supporting legs!

The other two leaped into mid-air, their palm-mounted Energy Cannons locking onto the relatively weak gaps in the scale armor at the Demon Lord's neck and armpits!

"Hiss! Hiss! Pfft! Sizzle!"

The sound of the Disruption Field cutting into tough muscle and battle armor, and the sound of particle beams searing flesh and blood, rang out simultaneously!

The Demon Lord let out a painful, wild roar; the back of its left knee was viciously sliced open, deep to the bone, and its right Achilles tendon suffered heavy damage, causing its massive body to stagger immediately!

Its neck and armpits were burned through by the particle beams, dark purple demonic blood gushed out, and the glow of the Hellfire dimmed by several degrees.

"Target joint structure severely damaged, mobility decreased by 82%.

Energy healing rate: Medium.

Continue suppression."

A-77Z recorded the data after the Demon Lord was injured, and his Giant Soldier's Power Sword took advantage of the Demon Lord's imbalance to precisely stab at the wrist joint holding the War Blade!

The Demon Lord attempted to parry, but its injured leg made its movements sluggish.

The Power Sword's Disruption Field easily sliced through the scales and tendons covering the wrist!

"Roar! My blade!"

The War Blade flew out of its hand and slammed heavily onto the ground. The Demon's right arm hung down powerlessly.