Theresa: Star Gazing / Buddha Is the Dao

"Focusing on the Dark Elves and Vanguard is actually the safest approach."

With the Queen's endorsement and explanation, the crowd began to understand Kevin's good intentions.

The man took a sip of black tea, his tone solemn.

"To be honest, I have other considerations for making this arrangement."

Chapter 916, Section 958: Theresa Stargazing

"First, due to the failure of the Ghidorah meteor bombardment strategy and the addition of the Asgardian God Clan, Titan Star is still unable to ascertain our true strength."

"Letting the Chitauri and Sakaar scouts go, allowing them to enter the ground battlefield and cause chaos, is intended to make them arrogant and lower their guard..."

"In this way, we will have more opportunities to eliminate the enemy's mid-level military forces and mitigate the disadvantage of uneven technological levels on Earth..."

"Secondly, allowing the Frost Giants, Fire Giants, and Thanos's Dark Order to descend is not only because we would have difficulty stopping them, but more importantly..."

"... Thanos will definitely come to the ground battlefield in order to obtain the Infinity Stones. Before he gets them, he's unlikely to use weapons of mass destruction..."

"Therefore, the reason for bringing down the enemy's top leaders and pitting them against each other, is to obtain a protective shield to prevent them from directly attacking Earth."

Kevin spoke eloquently, meticulously revealing his inner thoughts.

Shinra President Lufus narrowed his eyes, suddenly realizing a crucial point.

"Based on your previous description, the force possessing stellar-destroying weapons should be the Dark Elves fleet..."

"Therefore, the probability that Thanos placed the Dark Elves fleet on the outer perimeter to gain air superiority is very high. Leaving it alone gives us the opportunity to strike."

Cocolia, the Alliance Leader of Anti-Entropy, smiled slightly.

"Not only that, I've heard that the Dark Elves actually have a rift with Titan Star. If we can find a way to break the Mind Stone's control, we might be able to turn this army against us."

Dukao, the war maniac from the Super God Academy, had a gleam in his eyes.

"Cut off the head and tail and focus on the middle, great idea!"

"The Chitauri and Sakaar have negligible impact on the war; keeping them around to cause trouble won't make much of a difference..."

"The Frost Giants and Fire Giants, these highly threatening elites, are temporarily outmatched, but their numbers are few, which is good news..."

"On the contrary, the Dark Elves, who possess cutting-edge technology and space-jumping skills, along with the Vanguard, who combine multiple abilities and are fearless in the face of death, are the backbone of the enemy force..."

"Only by concentrating our superior forces to eliminate them first can we close the gap!"

"Then, taking advantage of this opportunity, we can set up some bait, sacrifice some territory, and keep the Chitauri and Sakaar occupied. We can then deploy our forces to tackle Thanos, that tough nut to crack!"

Hatsune Miku, the second chairperson of the SCP Foundation, couldn't help but beam with joy and excitedly pumped her fist.

"Now that we have the Space Stone and half of the Reality Stone, dividing the battlefield is my forte. Just you wait and see!"

"As for the decoy, Amamiya City, whose urban landscape can be reconstructed using the Eshkalt, is the most suitable place for this task, for preliminary planning."

Tony, the founder of the Avengers who controls nearly a third of the world's arms trade, glanced at Cocolia and added details to the plan.

"With the Arc Reactor in my possession and the S.H.I.E.L.D. Project Pegasus., plus the Anti-Entropy Science Group's cooperation on the light-speed engine production line, it's almost complete."

"This will significantly enhance the capabilities of our air combat units, and the external modification of the White Blood Cell Matrix satellite is nearing completion..."

"In addition, new types of Power Armor and Tactical Exoskeletons have begun to be deployed to the United Nations forces..."

"Furthermore, to reduce casualties, I acquired Cybertron Computers to decipher the Terminator sequence robots' programs and technology, and they are currently in mass production..."

Now, with the joint support of Anti-Entropy, Angel Fund, and Heavenly Base King Hexi, the Orthodox Church has squeezed out the shady Roman Papal Legion from the seven super organizations and risen to power.

As for Hexi, who was forced into this situation, seeing everyone brainstorming together, she couldn't continue to slack off and reluctantly got up.

"Alright then, let this old man help you resolve a worry that we've been neglecting..."

"There shouldn't be many Ghidorah cubs left in the asteroid belt that haven't awakened yet. After all, we angels and that thing are mortal enemies; I'll take them all."

Before the decisive battle, the various factions, who did not want to waste their energy and hoped to have more time to prepare, were all delighted to hear that someone was willing to take the blame, and immediately nodded with beaming smiles.

"Don't be too happy yet. I not only need to get someone from the Super God Academy, but I also need to clear out the Star War Beasts in the asteroid belt, which will drastically shorten the lifespan of the sun."

Lazy Hexi, as usual, poured cold water on things, making the pros and cons clear in advance.

"Isn't it all about extracting Stellar Energy? They still have 5-7 billion years to burn, they can afford it!"

Kevin's answer was decisive and resolute, and everyone nodded in agreement. They understood the principle that without the skin, the hair would not exist.

Besides, the Earth is doomed, so why bother with stars?

"Reina will report in three days. I'll handle things on Lieyang Star!"

Dukao nodded solemnly, taking full responsibility.

Just as the discussion was getting more heated, St. Freya Academy, the only one who hadn't spoken, suddenly opened her eyes.

The white-haired girl, dressed in a white cloak, blue skirt, and with blue eyes, slapped a feather fan she had somehow produced on the table, her face showing an expression of complete confidence, and her tone exuding the calm composure of a wise person.

"If we're talking about taking action against the Dark Elves, who live in isolation beyond Earth, I have an excellent outpost— Lunar Surface base left over from a previous era!"

"Good idea. Let Hyperion and St. Freya work together to refine this. Mei and the others are most familiar with this project."

Kevin nodded in agreement, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Upon hearing this, Siegfried and Cecilia and her husband's eyes lit up with relief.

Since Otto's fall, the group of St. Freya, who find fighting easier than using their brains, have become somewhat lackluster in strategic planning.

Now, Theresa's suggestion has finally earned St. Freya some face back.

Then, those who knew Theresa's character well, including Durandal, began to look at their old boss, whose intelligence had suddenly taken over, with suspicion.

Kevin, equally unwilling to pique his curiosity, glared at his unfilial daughter Kallen, who was sneaking out of the hall with Yae Sakura, then turned his gaze to Theresa, who had clearly come to her senses, with a strange expression.

"Seriously, how did you come up with these thoughts? That doesn't seem right..."

"Last night, I observed the stars and had a flash of inspiration; the ever-changing battle situation was all within our expectations!"

Theresa puffed out her meager chest, raised her chin, and gave a smug hum, her superior image crumbling completely.

"Bang!"

Kevin, with a stern face, slapped Theresa on the head, waking the white-haired girl was clearly exhibiting late-stage chuunibyou (middle school syndrome).

"You've been reading too much Romance of the Three Kingdoms, haven't you? Speak like a normal person!"

Hmm, feather fan and crane cloak, gazing at the stars on a dark night? You really think you're Zhuge Liang?

Faced with someone's violent interrogation, Theresa, who had tried to show off but ended up getting beaten up instead, covered her head and confessed honestly with a pained expression.

"You guys were talking so boringly just now, so I took a nap. When I woke up, I suddenly understood a lot of things."

"This ambush at the temple on the Dark Side of the Moon is exactly what I imagined in my dream..."

Kevin smiled, his eyes narrowing, his tone gentle.

"Tell me about any extraordinary adventures you had..."

When this was mentioned, Deli, who lacked the ability to read people's expressions, couldn't help but chuckle foolishly and boast.

"I dreamt I was in a strange country, where Honkai was imminent..."

"I, the Stargazer of the Night, with great wisdom and perseverance, became the first Sage King of the Huang Empire, maintaining long-term peace and stability for the world with extraordinary intelligence and courage! Pretty cool, right!"

The man paused for a moment, then stepped forward with a smile and, taking advantage of her unpreparedness, slapped Theresa on the head again.

"You dare to sleep and dream during a formal meeting? You deserve a beating!"

Theresa then realized she had been tricked and had stepped on a landmine, and she shrank back in fear.

However, just as Kevin's fingers were about to touch the girl's head, a radiant light emanated from the back of Theresa's head, causing the man's pupils to constrict slightly.

Theresa... stargazing on a dark night? Could this dream be more than just a dream?

P. S.: I'm currently 8 chapters behind, but I finally managed to update before the 6 PM deadline. According to Shuke's rules, this is for the 10th.

Also, if you're interested, you can try to guess how the story of Theresa stargazing will be resolved.

Chapter 917, Section 959: Buddha is the Way

"The First Divine Key [Void Archive], is it in your hands?"

"Uh, that's right..."

Upon hearing Theresa's answer, Kevin's suspicions were confirmed, and he murmured to himself as he pondered the intriguing mystery.

It seems this dream wasn't just a dream; it can be considered another memory that lies between illusion and reality.

Because the Void Archive is the prototype of the Buddha's relics, and Shakyamuni's enlightenment is inextricably linked to dreams.

As a descendant of this saint, Theresa may have used the Void Archive to enter a dream world, lived another life, and improved her wisdom and level of thinking.

Surprisingly, these relics actually have hidden properties that enhance intelligence and enrich life experiences, but...

You're Buddhism, so why did you create a life for this girl that leans towards Taoism sage, like Zhuge Liang?

Could it be that Buddhism is actually Daoism?

Kevin's thoughts wandered, and he muttered to himself, a strange smile on his face that seemed both silly and creepy to Theresa.

It wasn't until Ada pinched him subtly that the man snapped out of his daze, wincing in pain.

Regardless of whether that girl has become smarter or not, she's indelibly labeled as having decreased intelligence. From now on, just stay away from her.

Kevin gave an awkward smile, subtly distancing himself from Theresa, and continued with the previous topic.

"Ladies and gentlemen, according to the Guardians of the Galaxy's second intelligence report, Thanos has kidnapped his adopted daughter Gamora and headed to Vormir to search for the Soul Stone..."

"Perhaps they've already succeeded..."

"Unfortunately, he's about to acquire 3.5 Infinity Stones, making him even more powerful..."

Inside the venue, the atmosphere gradually became somber. Based on the information Kevin had just released, everyone had a clearer understanding of the connection between the Eternal Race and the Infinity Stones.

Because of his Eternal Race lineage, Thanos has the authority to wield the Infinity Stones and can use these cosmic singularity condensates to continuously enhance his power.

Now, even if Odin were to be resurrected, he would likely find it difficult to contend with him.

However, Kevin turned his gaze to Star-Lord and Nebula in the corner of the venue, a hint of pity flashing in his eyes.

Fate is a strange cycle. Although the Guardians of the Galaxy didn't encounter Thor, God of Thunder, they did manage to Valkyrie Valkyrie and learn that Nebula had been captured.

In order to rescue their teammates and seek revenge, the Guardians of the Galaxy infiltrated Titan Star. The result, of course, was predictable: they were captured on the spot by Thanos...

In a desperate situation, Gamora had no choice but to offer her own life and the secret she revealed as a bargaining chip to force her adoptive father, Thanos, to release the Guardians of the Galaxy and the others.

This move played right into Thanos's hands. He didn't care about the Guardians of the Galaxy, these insignificant insects; his mission was to obtain the Infinity Stones and correct the universe's mistakes.

So, by releasing the Guardians of the Galaxy and having Gamora lead them to Vormir to find the Soul Stone, the deal was struck.

But what the Guardians of the Galaxy who escaped death didn't know was that the Soul Stone required a soul in exchange, Gamora, would likely never return.

After a moment's thought, Kevin pressed his right hand down to quiet the noise in the room, and then discussed more details of the mission arrangements with everyone.

After a busy day, the seven organizations and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council finally coordinated the military jurisdictions of all parties and began to concentrate resources on building defense lines and space fleets.

With the main tasks assigned, Kevin simply left the negotiations over some details in the overlapping areas to these guys to whine about, while he took the opportunity to slip away.

However, before Kevin could even steal a moment of respite, a figure quietly approached from behind, placing both hands on Kevin's temples and gently massaging them.

"Everything has been arranged, so what is there to worry about?"

Ada looked at her daughter Kallen, who was whispering to Yae Sakura in the woods, shook her head helplessly, and unconsciously increased the pressure on her hand.

"Because what determines victory or defeat on the battlefield is not the high, medium, or low-level military units, but the comparison of individual divine beings among them."

Hexi walked over gracefully and opened her mouth to answer Kevin's question. Theresa, Hatsune Miku, and other old friends also came to the gathering.

Seeing that he could no longer hide the truth, the man simply used a microcomputer to display the statistical data to everyone.

Indeed, in the interstellar wars of the Age of Gods, numbers were no longer the key to victory or defeat.

These individual units, capable of destroying a planet on their own and contending with an entire fleet, are the key to victory or defeat.

If quantified, the forces gathered on Titan Star were so overwhelming that Earth could only despair.

Starting with the main gods, the Black Order, the four gladiator champions of Sakaar, and the Dark Elves each have at least three Cursed Warriors under their command. The Fire Giants and Frost Giants tribes can also each field around four main gods.