Launching the Stellar-Class Nuclear Bomb
Ding Chang only regretted that he had figured it out too late; if only he had understood this idea from the beginning.
In that case, the main force of the Earth Interstellar Expeditionary Force would not have suffered such a tragic outcome.
But it's never too late to mend the fence after the sheep are lost!
Fortunately, Ding Chang had noticed something amiss after the explosion in the Magma Sea, so he left behind 30 Luan Bird Aerospace Carrier Platforms and a Heart of Gold Universe Spaceship.
Setting these aside at the time was a way to have a backup plan.
As for why the Heart of Gold was left behind, the reason is quite simple: it was carrying a Stellar-Class Nuclear Bomb!
But this is Earth Online's true trump card! It's the ultimate weapon capable of destroying everything.
Whether it's the Queen Mother or the Insect Star, as long as it's Life-form, it will be completely destroyed by the ultimate nuclear explosion!
In fact, Ding Chang was unwilling to use such a dangerous weapon unless absolutely necessary.
But at this point, there are no more options.
The only way to destroy the Insect Star in one fell swoop is with this Stellar-Class Nuclear Bomb.
Of course, in that case, the Earth Allied Forces throughout the entire space would also perish.
"Alliance Chief, what should we do next?"
"President Trump is dead, and we've lost 90% of our troops..."
"Should we intercept those Leviathan Giant Insects that are heading towards the Dimensional Gate? If they enter Earth Online, Earth's current military reserves will definitely not be able to withstand them."
"We can retreat to Earth first. We still have Moon Base, which should be able to replenish our forces!"
From within the other Luan Bird Aerospace Carrier Platforms, the voices of the other spacecraft commanders could be heard.
It's indeed time to make a final decision.
Ding Chang frowned, his mind racing.
At this point, every step he took directly determined the final outcome of the battle, so he had to be extremely cautious.
"Commander of the Heart of Gold, please respond!" Ding Chang said.
"Roger that, Alliance Chief!"
"If we launch a Stellar-Class Nuclear Bomb from the Eagle Sauce Country at an Insect Star, is there a risk of it being intercepted? How long will the launch process take?" Ding Chang asked directly.
"Commander! The launch of the Stellar-Class Nuclear Bomb takes one minute. Based on the current distance, it will take approximately three minutes to land on the Insect Star!"
Based on my observations of the Insect Star's weaponry and technology, I believe that none of the species on that Insect Star possess the capability to intercept Stellar-Class Nuclear Bomb!
"Very good!"
The Insect Star lacks interception technology, and even if it did, it would be useless. An explosion of this magnitude would be enough to destroy all life on the Insect Star's space near the Dimensional Gate.
Ding Chang asked this question primarily because he was considering the timing of the army's retreat.
Four minutes was enough time for the 30 Luan Bird Aerospace Carrier Platforms and the Eagle Sauce Country Star of Entrepreneurship, which had been ejected from the atmosphere, to pass through the Dimensional Gate.
The Earth Expeditionary Force was already very close to the Dimensional Gate; a minute would have been enough time for them to arrive.
"To the Quantum Computer center of the Rotten Cow Country, please tell me, according to your calculations, how long would it take Leviathan to travel from the Insect Star through the Dimensional Gate?"
"Reporting back to the Alliance Chief will take approximately three minutes!"
Three minutes means that even if Stellar-Class Nuclear Bomb is launched immediately, the twenty Leviathans would still have a chance to pass through the Dimensional Gate.
Therefore, it must be stopped.
"Alright! Everyone listen up! I am Ding Chang, the Alliance Chief and the Supreme Commander of the Expeditionary Force! This is my final order!"
"All Luan Bird Aerospace Battleships and the Star of Entrepreneurship Universe Spaceship, maximize your propulsion systems and rush through the Dimensional Gate at top speed!"
"Heart of Gold, activate the Stellar-Class Nuclear Bomb launch system immediately!"
"As for those giant Leviathan worms, I'll deal with them! I'll personally cover your retreat!"
As he spoke, Ding Chang resolutely stepped out of the Command Cabin of Luan Bird 1. His golden mecha shell, engraved with Dragon Country characters, shone brightly under the starlight.
Without any hesitation, he activated the jet propulsion system, detached from the deck of the Luan Bird 1 spacecraft platform, and flew directly into space.
A one-minute time difference—if he can hold off those Leviathans for just one minute, that's enough.
"No! Alliance Chief, you'll die too! The Earth Allied Forces needs you!"
"This is Luan Bird Number 3. Please allow us to cover your retreat!"
"This is the Star of Entrepreneurship. The spacecraft has ample ammunition reserves. Please send the Startup Star to stop Leviathan."
"Alliance Chief, no!"
While Stellar-Class Nuclear Bombs can indeed destroy everything, if those Leviathan Giant Insects were to fly through the Dimensional Gate at this very moment, they would still pose a tremendous threat to Earth.
Although, according to the logic, if the Insect Star were to die, Leviathan should also lose control, no one was willing to take that gamble.
Because it cannot be ruled out that after the mother dies, the individuals hatched from her may also acquire some cognitive abilities.
Twenty Leviathans, plus three Leviathan on Earth, make a total of twenty-five. With the Earth Allied Forces's current strength, such a secondary insectoid force will eventually be worn down and killed.
Ding Chang sighed deeply, then spoke in his sternest voice to the Communication System inside the helmet:
"The Earth needs you, not me!"
"Your fellow citizens on Earth are still fighting a bloody battle. You should go and support them. Whether it's the Luan Bird Aerospace Carrier Platform or the Star of Entrepreneurship, your current value far exceeds that of me, Ding Chang. Do you understand?"
"This is the Alliance Chief's order to you. Execute it immediately!"
In that instant, in the Command Cabin of those 30 Luan Bird space carriers, the eyes of every commander gradually welled up with tears, which flowed uncontrollably down their faces.
As they gazed at the figure on the screen, their hearts were filled with boundless respect and emotion.
On the spacious flight deck, thousands of Chengying Mecha seemed to sense some invisible force calling them, and spontaneously gathered together.
They stood in neat rows, their movements fluid and resolute. Then, together, they raised their right arms and solemnly saluted Ding Chang in his direction.
Meanwhile, inside the damaged "Entrepreneurship Star" spaceship not far away, the surviving Eagle Sauce soldiers, despite being severely wounded and exhausted, all spontaneously saluted Ding Chang in the manner of Dragon Country soldiers, expressing their deepest respect.
At this moment, nationality and race have already been transcended!
"Yes, Alliance Chief!"
"Execute the order immediately!"
"We will not fail your trust; we will definitely annihilate all the Zerg!!"
Time is limited; there's no time for sentimentality.
All the Luan Bird space carriers and the Star of Entrepreneurship spaceships immediately accelerated and rushed towards the Dimensional Gate.
Meanwhile, the Heart of Gold has also activated its long-range nuclear missile launch system!
[The Stellar-Class Nuclear Bomb launch system is being activated! Countdown: 0:59]
[0:58!]
[0:57!]
[0:56!]
One minute later, all 30 Luan Bird space carriers and the Star of Entrepreneurship spacecraft had passed through the Dimensional Gate and safely left this world.
The Heart of Gold has also completed its startup process.
[Stellar-Class Nuclear Bomb launch system activated! Stellar-Class Nuclear Bomb launching...]
Boom!
Suddenly, a dazzling yellow light shot out from the launch port of the Heart of Gold!
The light seemed to tear the entire dark space apart.
Immediately afterwards, an enormous missile roared out of the launch port!
It was like a meteorite burning with raging flames, hurtling toward that mysterious and dangerous Insect Star in the distance at an astonishing speed.
The missile shimmered with a golden light, and its surface occasionally spewed out blazing flames, illuminating the surrounding space.
From afar, it resembled a giant dragon piercing the sky, carrying boundless power and might, rushing straight towards the direction of the Insect Star.
[The countdown to the explosion has begun, 02:59 remaining]
[02:58!]
[02:57!]
In the entire Insect Star space, only Ding Chang and the Heart of Gold remained.
Seeing the brilliant light emanating from the Heart of Gold, Ding Chang smiled.
"Comrades aboard the Heart of Gold, I'm sorry you'll have to stay in this world with me," he said, somewhat moved.
Launching such a nuclear missile would consume all of the Heart of Gold's energy.
The remaining energy was insufficient for it to continue sailing, let alone fight, so it could only hover in place with difficulty.
It can be said that from the moment this spaceship was designed, its mission of never returning was destined.
"Alliance Chief, it's my honor to stand with you until the very end!"
"Sacrificing for the Earth is my mission."
Ding Chang also laughed and said loudly:
"Very well! Now, please witness my final battle, Ding Chang's final battle!!"