For the time being, Xiao Ran could rely entirely on his own abilities to serve as Earth's absolute defensive barrier, preventing the countless BETA rushing toward Earth from getting anywhere near it. But it was undeniable that even with Quantum Assimilation activated, controlling a GN Particle field vast enough to cover the entire planet placed enormous pressure on his soul. The sensation that he might accidentally merge completely with heaven and earth, enter the Quantum Field, and never be able to break free made Xiao Ran extremely uncomfortable.
All sorts of inexplicable junk information kept flooding into Xiao Ran's mind as well. Although he could subjectively block out that information, it was like a closed door being battered by massive waves again and again. He did not feel at ease.
Xiao Ran wanted to take the initiative and attack. That had been his plan from the moment he entered the Quantum Field. But eliminating all the BETA currently present would not give the defense forces enough breathing room. BETA were appearing at every moment, sweeping toward Earth, and after such prolonged combat, all the defense forces needed time to rest, maintain their units, and replenish supplies. It could be said that Earth's Defense Force was at both its strongest and weakest point.
It was strong because Xiao Ran was there, and weak because there was almost only Xiao Ran. Even A-Class Pilots like Cruze, Basak, Yuzes, and Sanger had returned to their respective ships, taking advantage of the time Xiao Ran could still hold out to rest and resupply.
Thus, Xiao Ran could only remain on the defensive line and continue serving as its barrier. He held that position for a full twelve hours. During those twelve hours, not a single BETA came close to Earth. The instant those BETA