Chapter 518
After the cleanup is complete, the four will remain in place to protect Anmatar, the engineer. If nothing unexpected happens, they can proceed to the second step.
If the number of Demons and Collapser near the Stargate exceeds expectations, then cancel the plan and retreat immediately.
After escaping the Yinfei Icefield, complete the Cross-border Communication Project as soon as possible to notify all countries of the crisis of the Demonic Invasion.
If Shi Lei can't defeat them now, then we can only hope that he will advance to the True God Realm in three or four years. During that time, we will try our best to minimize losses, and if we can't help, we will have to give up.
If the Demons and Collapser are cleared, the second step will begin. At that time, Anmatar will check all the functions of the Stargate to determine if it can be completely closed.
If possible, proceed to the third step.
If the Stargate cannot be closed, Anmatar will determine whether it can be repaired. If it can, assist it in finding materials in nearby buildings; otherwise, retreat immediately.
Stargate represent technology far ahead of Terra's era; damaged parts can only be found nearby. If not found, one must prepare for the worst, as the Southern Stargate is largely destroyed and unlikely to contain intact parts.
If you don't have enough energy to start the engine, first look in nearby buildings. If you can't find it, retreat, as Terra's current technology cannot produce enough energy to meet the requirements.
If the above three steps are all successful, proceed to the fourth step: activate the Space Stabilizer to restore the disordered spacetime near the Stargate to normal.
Shi Lei doesn't fight unprepared battles, and he considered the worst-case scenario of Anmatar sacrificing himself in this step.
If it, as an engineer, were to encounter an accident here, then to stabilize the Spacetime Turbulence in the future, we would need to seek help from Snow Sacrifice Sami the elves, who could also resolve the problem.
According to Anmatar's estimate, it will take about ten to twenty minutes for the Space Stabilizer to take effect.
The resulting Spacetime Tremor have a certain probability of attracting powerful Demons and Collapser.
The strategy remains the same as before: if you find yourself outmatched, retreat immediately to preserve the resources for a future counterattack.
If you're lucky and the first four steps go smoothly, then you'll move on to the fifth and final step—closing the Stargate.
According to Anmatar's conservative estimate, it will take about half an hour from starting the equipment to preheating and shutting down the Stargate.
This will trigger an even more powerful Spacetime Shock, and the possibility of encountering danger will increase exponentially. If they can hold out until the end, this mission will be successfully completed.
Of course, the possibility of failure cannot be ruled out.
Shi Lei considered himself invincible on Terra Planet, but he was still unsure of himself against Higher Dimensional Being from Different Dimension.
If, in the final stage, he encounters an insurmountable and powerful Demons, it's only a matter of time before it invades or even destroys the nations of this land. He has no better option than to hide and wait for his advancement.
After Shi Lei's explanation, Mudrock, Broca, and Typhon all understood and were no longer at a loss when faced with unexpected situations.
After repeatedly communicating with everyone and confirming that everything was correct, Shi Lei summoned the Rock platform, loaded everyone onto it, and set off.
He ascended to an altitude of 4,000 meters and flew near the clouds. He flew north for more than an hour before beginning a slow descent, constantly adjusting his landing position.
It then descended like a shooting star to a position less than 300 meters from the northern Stargate.
The Stargate is shaped like a fitness ring or a circular air purifier, consisting of a giant circular structure and a base below.
The nearby buildings are incredibly futuristic, clearly far surpassing the level of Terra. The area extends outwards for five or six kilometers from the Stargate.
These buildings might contain resources that could cause Terra's technology to explode, but that's not the focus right now.
There will be plenty of time to search after the Stargate closes; we need to prioritize our tasks.
The strange phenomenon that descended from the sky attracted the attention of many Demons. Some of them were pure black substances, while others were attached to the Collapser that had lost their minds.
Upon discovering that Shi Lei and his group had broken in, they swarmed over like zombies that had smelled blood!
Anmatar did not participate in the battle; Shi Lei was there to protect it and ensure its safety.
The other three quickly sprang into action, taking their positions according to the pre-arranged landing points.
Mudrock, wielding Rock Hammer, guarded the left flank, Broca charge of the right. Typhon, as a ranged DPS, positioned himself in the middle and rear, supporting the two while prioritizing the removal of the black Collapser flying around in the air.
Shi Lei equipped everyone participating in the event with Jade Shield to ensure their safety to the greatest extent possible.
If you encounter Demons that defy the Physical Laws, it's uncertain whether you can protect yourself, so you must be extremely careful.
Anmatar had his own mission, and after landing, he headed straight for the building below the Stargate. Fortunately, from the outside, there was no obvious damage.
It kicked open the control panel door and inspected the various high-tech devices inside. In addition to checking, it also tested whether they were working and to troubleshoot any possible malfunctions.
Meanwhile, Mudrock and his companions were already engaged in close combat with the Demons Stargate, and the battle was extremely fierce.
The Spacetime Disturbance at the scene was quite severe, especially in mid-air. Typhon's arrows often deviated to a considerable distance after being fired.
Fortunately, Typhon was experienced in fighting Demons and quickly figured out the pattern of the Spacetime Turbulence. He could hit at least six or seven out of ten charged arrows, if not all of them.
As more and more Demons poured into the scene, the three of them gradually began to feel exhausted.
Shi Lei, who had originally planned to conserve his energy, had no choice but to summon his Rock Spear to clear a large area.
He didn't use the Vortex of Heavenly Revelation to smash the surrounding buildings because there might be important information inside. It would be a real shame to destroy them indiscriminately.
But the Demons and Collapser surging in from Stargate are like stock market investors rushing into the market. One wave is cleared out, and another wave comes, making it impossible to completely eliminate them.
Anmatar has guarded the Sami for thousands of years, and the white light emanating from his body has the effect of restraining and purifying Demons. Even without the protection of the Jade Shield, ordinary Demons and Collapser cannot get close to him.
Seeing the endless stream of Demons converging on the vicinity of the Stargate from behind, Mudrock made a firm decision. At the cost of her life, she summoned a three-headed Redstone Golem.
"Hmm~"
The immense strain left Mudrock feeling extremely weak, so she sat down on the snow to rest. Fortunately, she wasn't far from Shi Lei, allowing her to continuously recover her energy.
For some reason, Mudrock felt some discomfort in his abdomen after continuously summoning Redstone Golem.
Shi Lei felt very sorry for her and asked her with concern:
"Mudrock, you should rest for a while. I'll take care of all the Demons and calamities on the left."
"No! Don't come any closer!"
Mudrock knew everyone had a mission, and she didn't want Shi Lei to fall from grace later because of helping Shi Lei.
"I just need a rest, I'll be fine."
The appearance of the Redstone Golem greatly relieved the pressure on the left side of the battlefield. The Stone Statues's body was incredibly hard, so there was no need to worry about the Magic Attack released by the Collapser.
A massive slap came down, and no matter who the Collapser was in life, its bones would shatter in an instant.
Seeing that Ni Mudrock seemed to have no other problems besides weakness, Shi Lei continued to stay in the Starry Sky to ensure that Anmatar, who was checking the equipment, would not suddenly die.
The three persevered for more than ten minutes in the intense battle and finally received exciting good news.
Anmatar burst out of the Equipment Station and shouted the results of the inspection to the crowd:
"Great! All the equipment is working properly, and the stored energy is enough to close the Stargate. Only the Pressure Pump is noticeably loose. That can be fixed. Give me five more minutes!"
The three men were greatly encouraged by this news; could there be any more inspiring news in this freezing cold?
With the Pressure Pump secured, we officially enter the fourth step – activating the Space Stabilizer!
"Buzzing..."
The equipment's indicator lights are flashing incessantly, and the Disordered Spatial Turbulence is beginning to reverse. The Non-linear Space is being compressed, and the space in the current region is gradually stabilizing.
The Demons seemed to realize something and surged frantically toward the Stargate. Besides ordinary Collapser, there were also Distorted Spellcaster capable of remote casting, and Mukure Warriors corrupted by the Demons after death. They were all fearless and launched a fierce attack at all costs!
The sharp-eyed Typhon discovered traces of the Fallen Snow Sacrifice among the Demons army. These Snow Sacrifice were once Chieftain of the Sami tribe, who lost their minds and became vessels for Demons. Usually, a single Fallen Snow Sacrifice could slaughter a tribe of five hundred people, which was extremely terrifying.
But this isn't just one, it's a whole group!
They possessed human bodies but lacked human consciousness. They ran madly through the snow, constantly unleashing icy attacks capable of freezing their targets.
Fortunately, the Jade Shield provided by Shi Lei was able to withstand such an extremely cold attack. Otherwise, Typhon alone would have had no idea how to fight back.
"Buzzing..."
As the equipment's work lights flashed wildly and roared to life, a completely Demons Cold Disaster arrived, accompanied by endless wind and snow.
If the Fallen Snow Sacrifice is considered a henchman, Hollow Snow Sacrifice is considered a leader, then the Cold Disaster Calamity is undoubtedly the undisputed leader among the Demons Snow Sacrifice!
It was once a Snow Sacrifice of a powerful Sami tribe, but its body became Demons due to prolonged corruption.
Centered on the Cold Disaster, an incredibly intense Cold Tide appeared in the surrounding area. All Collapser within this range were indiscriminately frozen, instantly turning into blocks of ice. This horrifying scene created an extremely oppressive atmosphere.
Upon seeing the Cold Disaster, Broca let out an angry roar, his emotions running high.
"Damn it, I've finally met you!"
He is usually very stable, but now he seems to have broken down, which shows that there is Blood Sea Deep Grudge between them.
Broca picked up his weapon and broke away from the group to rush towards the farm. Despite being protected by the Jade Shield, his speed was still slowed down.
It's worth noting that even the newly unsealed Sui Beast couldn't penetrate Shi Lei's Jade Shield. Could it be because the Demons comes from another world, and their systems are different?
The closer Broca the Cold Disaster, the slower its movement speed becomes. The Yinfei Icefield, with an average temperature of tens of degrees below zero, is the natural main battlefield for the enemy.
"Damn it, I'm going to kill you!"
Broca's feet were frozen, and his eyes, hidden behind his Antler Helmet, were bloodshot. This damned guy in front of him had almost brought the Wendigo lineage to the brink of extinction.
Although, it's practically extinct now.
Shi Lei had never seen him exhibit such strong emotional fluctuations before, and quickly discovered the clues through scanning.
Above Broca's head was a faint Black Substance. Its shape resembled a human face, with its eyes wide open as if it were glaring angrily.
Shi Lei immediately sensed something was wrong, realizing that his negative emotions were being amplified, and reprimanded him:
"Broca, come back immediately!"
But the other party seemed not to hear, or perhaps they were under the influence of Demons and unable to communicate.
Shi Lei knew he couldn't stand idly by, but leaving the Stargate to provide reinforcements now would give the Demons an opportunity.
In the blink of an eye, the white clouds were torn to shreds by a powerful force. Brown light instantly stained the sky, and Planet Befall with a diameter of 100 meters fell from the sky.
The Vortex of Heavenly Revelation!
Under its overwhelming force, the entire Collapser within a hundred-meter radius was razed. Some High-tech Building were affected, collapsing directly or turning into dust.
After the Planet Befall passed, all Demons should have been vanquished. Yet, even in the icy wilderness, the Cold Disaster persisted.
However, a strange Golden Flowing Light appeared around its body, seemingly defying the Physical Laws of this land and originating from another world.
Shi Lei summoned a rain of Rock Spear, only to find that they caused no damage whatsoever. His subsequent Psychic Power attacks also failed to destroy Cold Disaster's consciousness.
The more critical the situation, the calmer Shi Lei became.
Is this Golden Flowing Light a protective mechanism similar to the Jade Shield? Is it temporary or permanent?
Time has provided the answer, without him needing to explore it.
As the Space Stabilization Device activated, the Golden Flowing Light on Cold Disaster's body quickly dimmed.
Seizing the fleeting moment when the light disappeared, Shi Lei hurled a massive Rock Spear, impaling his opponent in the snow.
Broca, having regained consciousness, retreated to the right side of the Stargate. Seeing that Shi Lei had eliminated the murderer of his Tribe Members, he gratefully expressed his apology. A soldier's duty is to obey orders, but he didn't know what had just happened:
"I'm sorry, sir, I..."
Shi Lei raised his hand, signaling him to stop.
This Demonic Creature's strength has surpassed the peak of the Immortal Realm, reaching the level of the Archon Realm. But an even more terrifying creature is tearing apart the space before them, as if it will surge out at any moment!
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Shi Lei stared at the seemingly stable, Disordered Space and shouted to Anmatar, who was still at the control panel:
How long will it take for space to stabilize?
The latter, staring at the dashboard, quickly replied:
"Five minutes, no, six minutes. This is the fastest we can go; there's no way to speed it up. Once the space stabilizes, press this shut-off button. Hold on for another half hour until the Stargate closes, and this mission will be over!"
Shi Lei knew that such things couldn't be forced, and as the Guardian God of the Sami, Anmatar was even more anxious.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"
The previously stable space suddenly began to tremble violently, accompanied by Air-piercing Whistle sound as if an invisible hand was about to tear this spacetime apart.
It was only then that Typhon and his two companions realized something was wrong, but they were too exhausted to fight. Twenty minutes of intense combat had almost drained them of all their strength.
Mudrock covered his mouth with one hand and his stomach with the other, not wanting Shi Lei to be distracted by him.
The most urgent task is to close the Stargate. This is not just about Sami, but about the fate of the entire world.
She wanted to be a strong support behind Shi Lei, not a burden that held him back. Even though the new life in her womb was no small matter, it wasn't as important as this matter at hand.