Chapter 457: Chapter 456: Mecha Deployment
The battlefield is in a stalemate!
The Chi Yu mysterious clan has the advantage of timing, being closer to their own territory, while humans hold the geographical advantage. Although the defensive structures are not yet complete, they still provide substantial protection for the humans below.
"The rear defense construction will need thirteen more days to complete!"
Rear position command center.
Bai Yunrui hasn’t rested in five days. Humanity’s ability to hold against the endless Chi Yu mysterious clan like this is largely thanks to his contributions.
"It’s not time to rest yet. We must hold out for thirteen days. Once the fortifications are complete, no matter how fiercely the Chi Yu mysterious clan attacks or how heavy our casualties, this Qisha Military District will be utterly steadfast!"
Xu Liang said gravely, "We need to hold on for thirteen more days!"
"But at this rate, seven days is our limit, unless we draw troops from the other Nine Major Military Regions!"
"We can’t move troops from the Nine Major Military Regions. The Chi Yu mysterious clan isn’t our only enemy!"
Fang Lie, the Megrez Military District commander, said gravely, "I’ll contact the Great Xia Empire shortly to transfer some engineering troops from Biluo City. No matter the cost, we also have to consider that certain defenses take time to stabilize. I’m afraid seven days won’t be enough!"
"Then we’ll have to fight desperately."
Hao Yuntun spat in frustration, having just come from the battlefield.
His right arm hung limply, and he grumbled bitterly, "When that kid Xu Lingjun takes command, I’ll have to make him treat me to a good meal... At such a critical time, that kid isn’t even here."
"Even though he’s not here, he still made contributions!"
Speaking of Xu Lingjun, Lin Jing, the Tianxuan Military District commander, was quite curious.
One should know that Li Jingjun has been training under her command during this time.
She knows her well.
She has impressive talents and a stable character, truly a rare general talent.
Moreover, her strength far surpasses Lin Jing’s own at the same age... She heard that Xu Lingjun’s abilities far exceed Li Jingjun’s.
Moreover, the fact that they are of the same age makes it unimaginable for her.
She said, "If not for him bringing back the Sea God, which has been enhanced and modified by Gore countless times, our combat strength would not have been so greatly increased... Without it, our forces might not withstand these near-suicidal charges!"
"Even if he came, what could one person do?!"
Fang Lie rubbed his brow in exhaustion and said, "Commander Bai, I’m handing over all command of the Megrez Military District to you. I’ll go back to fighting... Killing just one more enemy is still a gain, and if I stay here, I’ll fall asleep."
"Alright!"
Bai Yunrui replied concisely.
While others were conversing, his gaze remained fixed on the enormous virtual cosmos sand table.
On it, countless warships shuttled back and forth, with some falling now and then.
Below, a huge mass made identifying anyone impossible... Yet Bai Yunrui could always issue the most timely orders amidst the chaos of battle!
"Baoyan Army Legion Fourth Army, move to coordinates 187.35 to assist in eliminating the enemies there!"
Upon hearing this, Chu Feifan, the Fourth Army leader of the Baoyan Army Legion, immediately raised the Baoyan flag high and shouted, "Fourth Army, follow me."
The tide moved once again.
Forming a pincer maneuver against a faction of Chi Yu mysterious clan soldiers.
Though inferior in numbers, they often manage to suppress the Chi Yu mysterious clan with superior numbers, thanks to Bai Yunrui’s undeniable merit.
But Bai Yunrui’s expression was incredibly stern.
Victories on such small fronts, while maximizing enemy casualties, were irrelevant to the overall strategic situation.
One mistake...
Could mean a catastrophic strategic loss, leaving the fighting soldiers enveloped by the enemy.
Yet in such critical moments,
his eyes grew brighter, realizing that the harder the battle, the more it emphasized the enemy’s valuation of the Qisha Military District.
As long as they emerged victorious, the blow to the Chi Yu mysterious clan would be deadly.
His eyes were fixed firmly on the enemy’s main command ship... He could tell the true enemy was there.
The enemy was cunning, indifferent to minor sacrifices, simply waiting for him to err, then to claim victory in one fell swoop.
"If only someone could sink that battleship."
He murmured.
Though even Bai Yunrui knew this was merely wishful thinking...
All warships were locked on by the enemy, and if they changed targets recklessly, they wouldn’t survive the enemy’s strike.
He raised his hand, pointing at the ship, and whispered a soft "boom."
With the utterance of "boom,"
in the distance, a scorching splendor shot across the boundless cosmos, striking the enemy’s flagship directly.
This was the purest form of light...
Differing completely from ray attacks.
It didn’t even qualify as an attack, merely becoming lethal due to its intense heat and focused brilliance.
Every interception system proved ineffective.
This most scorching splendor glowed like a rising sun in the cosmos.
Illuminating the battlefield, it swiftly struck the enemy flagship.
With a violent shock...
The side of the massive ship was blasted open with a gaping breach, and fierce flames ignited inside the vessel.
"Damn it!!!"
Bai Yunrui couldn’t help but exclaim, abruptly standing up.
He urgently shouted, "Megrez Military District soldiers, break through from the left-wing, coordinates 524,178, and merge with Tianxuan Military District soldiers. Strike at the heart!"
He rapidly issued command after command.
Evidently aiming to seize the opportunity created by the attack while the enemy struggled to relay orders and inflict maximum casualties!
He looked at his finger in shock, never expecting such capability!
Meanwhile...
The signaller quickly said, "Commander Xu Lingjun from the Qisha Legion sent a signal requesting to join the battlefield!"
"Huh? That recent attack was from Xu Lingjun’s warship?!"
Bai Yunrui cast a surprised glance at the signaller.
What kind of warship has such a weapon, compressing extreme light to strike the enemy? This light is neither ray nor laser, thus more elusive...
Without deliberate defense, it’s hard to evade.
"There’s been no response from the opposite side, only a request to join the battlefield!"
"Granted!"
At this moment,
Xu Lingjun exhaled deeply, feeling utterly exhausted.
Yet the rapid progress during this time was indeed effective...
Previously he could only become light, but now, he could fully manifest into Ultraman itself.
Though for just a single strike.
However, possessing a solid form allowed him to wield things.
With the Sword of Oath and Victory, he could amplify the light’s power, releasing that pure light...
The strength was indeed more than doubled.
With one sword, even the Sword of Oath and Victory steamed with white smoke, clearly heavily burdened.
Yet as a Holy Sword at the pinnacle of imagination, it was nowhere near its limit.
Xu Lingjun popped an Immortal Bean enhanced with Talent Source.
The formerly depleted True Qi meridian instantly filled...
As Xu Lingjun realized, his prior decision to promote Immortal Beans was correct indeed.
Though costly at 300 Source Value per bean...
In this situation, it was undoubtedly worth it.
And without having settled yet, a line of small text appeared before him.
[You helped Bai Yunrui gain a chance of victory and received his heartfelt gratitude, thereby gaining the favor of the world’s Origin Will. Origin Value +330!]
Here it is, returning the value.
He asked, "Well, has there been a response from them?"
"Huh? Was that attack from Commander Xu Lingjun’s warship?"
"Oh... well... uh... yes!"
The pilot quickly responded, and as the ship’s doors opened wide.
But just before he could sit down, a line of small words appeared before his eyes.
["You helped Bai Yunrui by sending the ’Sea God,’ which was reinforced and modified who knows how many times by Gore, greatly enhancing our combat power... Without it, the battlefield would look vastly different."]
