Chapter 693: Hudaiqiao's Preparations

Daoer looked at Perturabo's eyes, which were focused on solving practical problems, and felt a heartfelt admiration rise in his heart once again.

Just a few days ago, Perturabo had spent only a few hours studying the planting equipment in the Production Zone before identifying several key bottlenecks and proposing an extremely ingenious improvement plan for a linkage mechanism that could be realized using existing materials.

After the plan was implemented, the crop output efficiency of the entire Production Zone increased by a solid twenty percent.

This mechanical talent for simplifying the complex and striking directly at the core was something even the Emperor had personally sent a communication to praise Perturabo for.

"Do you need me to coordinate the micro-processing workshop for you?" Daoer asked proactively, "Their precision lathes should be able to meet this accuracy requirement."

Perturabo nodded, his gaze not leaving the model.

"That is fine. Additionally, I need the detailed growth data of the previous crops, especially the root system scan charts under different irrigation modes; the more detailed, the better."

"No problem, I will have someone organize it for you immediately."

Inner City of the Second Defense Zone.

Hudaiqiao watched the footage of the latest Human troops attacking Demon territory, his expression extremely gloomy; those five giant iron lumps resembling Cyberk, that giant wearing green Armor leading a group of smaller giants who were invincible on the battlefield, and those soldiers with high morale.

"Is this the strength of the Humans in the Ninth Defense Zone? Are those warriors wearing green Armor too strong? Also, why don't they die when their hearts are pierced? Isn't the human heart the most fragile part?"

Hudaiqiao saw a Demon Demon General use a War Blade to pierce the heart of a Human warrior, only for that Human warrior to grab it and, in coordination with other comrades, kill the Demon General in return.

He could not help but let out an exclamation; such a battle situation made him feel that these Humans from the Ninth Defense Zone gave him the same feeling as fighting those Cyberk.

"Lord Hudaiqiao! Those Human troops have stopped at a distance of about 50km from us!"

At this moment, a Demon attendant flew into Hudaiqiao's palace and reported the situation outside the city with rapid speech.

"Stopped? Weren't they already 80km away yesterday?"

"Lord Hudaiqiao, these Humans are all very cunning now; perhaps they are planning some conspiracy."

This Demon attendant looked up at Hudaiqiao and said in a respectful tone.

Hudaiqiao looked at this Demon attendant and suddenly said as if remembering something.

"Maneqian, I remember you were a Human who defected, right? According to the Human way of thinking, what is the purpose of this Human troop stopping?"

After hearing Hudaiqiao's inquiry, the Demon attendant named Maneqian said in an excited tone.

"I didn't expect you to still remember my name! It is truly my honor! Lord Hudaiqiao, judging by the current strength of the Ninth Defense Zone, they indeed do not need to continue staying outside; attacking the Second Defense Zone directly is the best choice. However..."

Maneqian's words paused here, and he changed his tone.

"Lord Hudaiqiao, the following words are truly disrespectful; this subordinate dares not say them!"

Hudaiqiao waved his hand impatiently and said in an irritable tone.

"Speak quickly! Otherwise, I will let you know what pain is!"

"Yes! It is very likely that after their troops outside have gone through a long period of advancement, their weapon and equipment supplies have not kept up, resulting in them waiting for logistical supplies outside right now. After all, their speed of advancement is so fast that they have become disconnected from the Human troops behind them!

Lord! Now is the perfect time to lead troops out to annihilate them!"

Hearing Maneqian's words, Hudaiqiao nodded involuntarily, thinking that what Maneqian said made some sense.

"Supply disconnection... waiting for logistics..."

Hudaiqiao kept tapping the white bones on his seat, the sound echoing in the empty hall.

Hudaiqiao suddenly stopped tapping and stared fixedly at Maneqian, who was kneeling respectfully below.

"Maneqian!"

Hudaiqiao's voice rose sharply.

"The possibility you proposed is worth verifying. Rather than sitting and waiting for them to recover their strength, it is better to take the initiative and find out the truth!"

Maneqian buried his head even lower, almost touching the cold floor covered in filthy Runes.

"It is this subordinate's supreme glory to be able to share the burden for you, Lord!"

Hudaiqiao stood up, his heavy footsteps treading on the carpet covered in some kind of dark leather, making a dull sound.

He looked down at Maneqian from a high position and said in an arrogant tone.

"Listen, Maneqian.

Since you claim to understand Human thinking, then you go! Take your 'eyes' and 'claws' and find out the true situation of that Human troop for me!"

Hudaiqiao raised his hand, pointing to the dim sky outside the palace filled with Magic Cloud, and continued.

"I want to know why they stopped! Is it because they are waiting for supplies as you said, or are they digging traps and setting up artillery positions? I want to know their troop strength, the positions of those iron lumps, and the movements of that green-armored giant! Most importantly, confirm whether they are truly weak!"

Speaking of this, Hudaiqiao guided the Magic Cloud in the sky to inject a stream of Black Qi into Maneqian's body; the fierce Black Qi enveloped Maneqian, increasing Maneqian's strength by quite a bit.

"Take your elite squad, pick those who run fast, can fly, and have sharp eyes! And those of your kind who are good at stealth! Now, immediately, set off!"

Suddenly, Hudaiqiao changed the subject, a cruel light flashing in his eyes as he added.

"Remember, this is reconnaissance! It is not for you to go and die or claim credit! What I want is intelligence, accurate intelligence! If you dare to alert them, or bring back lies..."

Hudaiqiao lightly swept his right hand through the air beside Maneqian's lowered head.

"I will tear you into parts and feed you piece by piece to the Pain Engine in the Furnace! Do you understand?!"

Maneqian's body trembled imperceptibly, his voice carrying a trace of undetectable tension, but he still maintained a fawning fanaticism.

"As you command! Great Lord Hudaiqiao! Your will is my direction! This subordinate understands; I will never disturb them, only seek to bring back the most truthful intelligence! Within half a day, there will definitely be a report! This subordinate will go and gather the men now!"

"Go!"

After Maneqian left, Hudaiqiao looked at the Magic Cloud gathering in the sky and whispered to himself.

"The change in the strength of the natives this time is truly too bizarre; it is hard not to suspect whether they have received special treatment from the Fengqi Star Alliance. Otherwise, how could these natives reverse the situation and reach this point? Coupled with the fact that Falke died at the hands of these natives, this speculation is even more confirmed."

Hudaiqiao clenched his right hand, a flash of ruthlessness in his eyes.

"If that is the case, then I will not care about those rules and regulations; I will directly let these natives know what true terror is."