Restoring the Lunar-class Cruiser to Operation

To deal with the Chaos Beast and the massive number of Mutants entrenched in the reactor chamber.

Qin Yun selected the players skilled in combat to form a strike team.

He led the team himself, acting as the main force to deal with the Chaos Beast.

The remaining players were organized into a fire support squad and a protection squad.

The fire support squad was responsible for setting up heavy weapon positions.

They would provide fire support for the strike team.

The protection squad was responsible for guarding the heavy weapon positions and preventing the Mutants from breaking through.

To ensure nothing went wrong, Qin Yun also gathered the players in the Tactical Projection Chamber to run simulations.

"It's back, it's all back; that feeling of grouping up for a raid is back."

Brother Zhong wore a nostalgic expression.

Back in school, he and his best friends would often study tactics for fighting bosses like this.

After entering the workforce, such opportunities became rare.

Even when his old friends met up occasionally, it was mostly just for drinking and eating, never opening a game together again.

"I vaguely remember when we fought Illidan, we also stayed up all night studying tactics, analyzing positioning and damage output."

Old Bird also sighed, reminiscing about his youth.

"Back then, I was still a naive newbie, and now I am..."

"A no-longer-naive old timer," the snarky Warmaster finished the sentence.

Old Bird gave him the middle finger.

"Get lost, I'm still very young, okay? I just got my PhD last year and entered the workforce; I'm in the prime of my life, full of energy."

Bald Monk, sitting to the side, feigned surprise and made an exaggerated expression.

"Wow, does a PhD holder actually like playing games just like us gaming addicts!!"

"Does the word 'PhD' conflict with playing games?" Old Bird adjusted his newly redeemed Tactical Goggles.

"When I was researching plasma physics at MIT, my Warframe rank was Legendary 30."

Qin Yun interrupted the players' chatter, his tone serious.

"Stay focused, no whispering, and don't talk about things unrelated to the battle."

"This fight will definitely be brutal. After the Eye of Terror was torn open by the Great Ravager, the demons of the Warp have all been empowered to varying degrees."

"If you don't want to lose your lives for nothing, focus all your attention."

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After several simulations and confirming that everything was foolproof.

Qin Yun led the players to take swift action.

They charged into the reactor chamber, strafing the Mutants and establishing heavy weapon positions.

Then, they concentrated their fire to surround and annihilate the Chaos Beast.

The interior of the reactor chamber was vast.

Above the chamber, elevated platforms and metal bridges made of rugged metal pipes spanned the space.

The floor was covered in thick pipes lined with magnetic coils.

They circled, ring after ring, around a black matrix platform covered in silver electromagnetic patterns.

Inside the matrix platform, a newborn star should have been imprisoned.

It was used to power the warship and maintain the operation of all systems.

But at this moment, the matrix platform had long since ceased operation due to the lack of maintenance by the Tech-Priest.

This was a very fortunate thing.

If the reactor had been detonated by gunfire while in operation, it would have been a terrible disaster.

The Imperial Glory would have been blown into countless fragments in the void.

The Chaos Beast entrenched beside the reactor matrix launched a counterattack against the players.

It was a terrifying monster shining with profane light, its size comparable to a small mountain.

It brandished countless limbs, and hundreds of mouths let out weird screams simultaneously.

It surged forward like a tide, pouncing toward the players or attacking with its tentacles.

The liquid matter that made up its bizarre body was ever-changing.

Numerous insane faces and restless eyes constantly formed and dissolved on its body.

Following its howl, a massive number of Mutants also rushed out from every corner and chamber, charging toward the players like a tide.

"Heavy fire suppression."

Little Fatty shouted while pulling the trigger.

"Don't let those monsters rush us! For the Emperor! For glory!"

The whirring hum of the rotating barrels tore through the air.

Searing beams of light poured out like a torrential rain.

The bodies of the Mutants twitched and burst amidst the rain of light.

The stench of charred flesh and ozone permeated the cabin.

The barrels gradually turned a dark red, radiating intense heat.

The energy indicator flickered red, signaling that the battery was nearly depleted.

Swarms of Mutants were riddled with holes.

They tumbled into the drainage channels and onto the metal floor nearby.

After two minutes of continuous fire, the barrels of the multi-barreled Lasguns slowly ceased their rotation.

A crisp notification sound rang out, indicating the battery was exhausted.

"Swap the battery!" Little Fatty yelled at the players beside him.

Two players hauled over a battery the size of an ammunition crate.

They scrambled to unplug the power cables from the old battery and connect them to the new one.

As the indicator turned green, Little Fatty slammed his finger back onto the trigger.

The barrels began to whine and spin once more.

The laser beams wove into a web of death, reaping the Mutants in droves.

In the shadows, seven or eight Mutants with powerful limbs, sharp fangs, and claws crawled across the ceiling on all fours, as agile as lizards.

Their crimson eyes were locked onto the players below.

Baring their fangs, they emitted dangerous hissing growls.

Finding an opportunity for a sneak attack, they pushed off with their legs.

Like hunters, they lunged toward the heavy firepower position where Little Fatty was stationed.

Five players were tackled to the ground instantly.

Sharp claws tore through their throats in a heartbeat, and bright red blood sprayed out.

This scene made Little Fatty's face turn deathly pale.

To carry more ammunition, they hadn't even brought pistols or melee weapons.

At such close range, facing these agile Mutants, they were completely defenseless. They would surely be torn to shreds.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

The sharp, piercing sound of lasers cutting through the air rang out repeatedly.

The Mutants that had pounced down were all killed.

"Watch the ceiling! Protect our heavy firepower unit!"

Brother Zhong shouted while firing his rifle at the agile Mutants on the ceiling.

The players protecting the squad also raised their muzzles to fire.

Before long, they had cleared out all of those Mutants.

"Keep up the output! Leave the rest to us!"

Brother Zhong gestured to Little Fatty, signaling that he had everything under control.

Little Fatty nodded and, along with the players in the fire support squad, kept their muzzles aimed at the distant tide of Mutants and the Chaos Beast.

They provided long-range fire support for the assault team.

"Fire in the hole!"

Standing on an elevated bridge, Bald Monk pulled the pin on a Frag Grenade and tossed it toward the distant Chaos Beast.

BOOM!

An explosion erupted.

The shuddering Chaos Beast let out a wail of agony.

"Damn it, don't shout useless stuff at a time like this!"

Scalp fired his Lasgun, gunning down the Mutants rushing toward them.

"If I don't shout, it doesn't feel right." Bald Monk pulled out another Frag Grenade, threw it into the crowd of Mutants, and shouted again.

"Fire in the hole!"

In an instant, the Mutants were blown to pieces, their flesh flying everywhere along with scattered bionic components that sparked with electricity.

"You've really played too much CF." Scalp knocked over a charging Mutant with a rifle butt, then aimed his muzzle at the creature's head and pulled the trigger.

Accompanied by a flash from the muzzle, the Mutant's head was instantly pierced, leaving behind a charred, blackened wound.

Ding!

A crisp notification sound came from his waist.

Scalp slung the Lasgun, held by its strap, behind his back.

He smoothly drew the fully charged Plasma Pistol from his waist and fired at the Chaos Beast.

Accompanied by the sizzling sound of plasma, a ball of electric light tore through the air and landed on the Chaos Beast.

It instantly vaporized one-third of the creature's body, causing it to let out an extremely shrill, mournful howl.

He shoved the overheated Plasma Pistol back into its holster.

Scalp raised his Lasgun again to fire at the Mutants.

"It's time for a spectacular opening! The strongest ace shooter has arrived."

Ten-Timer, having finished gathering Warp energy, shouted.

He pushed both hands forward, releasing seven ice-crystal-like Aether Shards.

They traced incredibly graceful arcs through the air.

They precisely pierced the heads of the Mutants, causing them to fall in rows like harvested wheat.

Finally, these Aether Shards plunged into the body of the Chaos Beast, leaving behind shocking, penetrating wounds.

"Watch it, don't overdo it."

Nearby, Twisted Man shot two lunging Mutants, creating an opening for Ten-Timer to unleash his attacks.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing," Ten-Timer said.

Qin Yun was the closest to the Chaos Beast.

He held a Bolter in one hand and a Power Sword in the other.

Bang!

A bolt hit a Mutant that intended to interfere with his movements.

The creature exploded on the spot, flesh and blood splattering everywhere.

A whistling sound cut through the air.

A tentacle of the Chaos Beast lashed out at Qin Yun.

Qin Yun dodged the attack and turned his muzzle.

He fired continuously at the Chaos Beast until the entire magazine was empty.

The Chaos Beast's tentacle was beaten into mush.

Multiple hideous wounds appeared on its body.

But it still did not fall.

The evil power of the Warp allowed it to withstand even more damage.

Qin Yun wanted to change his magazine.

But a tentacle thicker than his own body struck, sending him flying.

With a bang, he slammed heavily into the wall.

His Bolter also flew out of his hand.

Cough! Cough!

Qin Yun felt as if his internal organs had shifted, the pain unbearable.

If not for the protection of his Power Armor, he would have likely suffered broken bones from that single blow.

A strange, roaring sound erupted.

Several Mutants lunged toward Qin Yun.

Qin Yun swung his Power Sword, which was covered in a shimmering force field, and sliced the Mutants in two.

Afterward, he ran toward the Chaos Beast, which was still waving its claws and fangs.

To protect Ten-Timer, Twisted Man was grabbed by the Chaos Beast's tentacle.

Realizing he couldn't escape, Twisted Man threw away his Lasgun and took two grenades from his belt.

Holding one in each hand, he pulled the pins with his teeth and shouted, "For the Emperor!"

Boom! Boom!

The explosions caused the Chaos Beast to suffer heavy damage once again.

Rotten flesh, tainted by Warp corruption, splattered everywhere.

"Brother, I'm coming to join you."

Ten-Timer stumbled to his knees, the searing pain of burnt nerves coursing through him from excessive psionic usage.

Without the protection of the Twisted Man, the Mutants seized the opportunity to pounce, intent on tearing Ten-Timer limb from limb.

In the chaos, Ten-Timer fumbled for a grenade and took the pack of Mutants down with him.

"You ugly freak, have another one from me!"

Scalp raised the fully charged Plasma Pistol.

He fired another bolt of plasma into the Chaos Beast.

The Chaos Beast wailed once more, overcome with agony.

"For the Emperor!"

Qin Yun seized the chance, shouting as he sprinted forward.

He leaped into the air, driving his Power Sword deep into the body of the Chaos Beast.

The Emperor's Light skill activated.

Golden radiance surged along the blade and into the body of the Chaos Beast.

The Chaos Beast let out a shrill, mournful cry as raging flames ignited across its body.

In the end, it was burned to a crisp and collapsed with a thunderous crash.

The moment the Chaos Beast died, reality trembled inexplicably.

It felt as if a poisonous thorn had been pulled out, allowing its pain to subside.

Congratulations on gaining experience.
Level LV6 -> LV7
Learned skill: Blessing (Can bless weapons to increase speed, lethality, and exorcism efficiency)
Skill: One-handed Sword (Novice) upgraded to One-handed Sword (Proficient)

With the Chaos Beast down, the players quickly wiped out the remaining Mutants and reclaimed the reactor chamber.

Full of energy, the players did not stop there but continued to push toward other areas.

Qin Yun, however, had Old Bird, Magical Monkey, and Dovahkiin stay behind.

"Now, I have a very important mission for you."

The players' faces lit up with excitement.

Had they triggered a hidden quest exclusive to them?

They were about to hit the jackpot.

Unfortunately, they couldn't keep smiling the next second.

Qin Yun said, "You lot need to find a way to restart the reactor and get the Imperial Glory running again."

"Whoever completes this task will receive one hundred thousand Contribution Points and a limited-edition equipment draw."

Old Bird: "w(Д)w"

Dovahkiin: "[(ΩДΩ)]"

The remaining players looked at each other in dismay.

Their eyes were filled with confusion, doubting if they had heard correctly.

Guide wanted them to fix the reactor??

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