Destroying the Star Spirit Platform

"What a waste of resources! What a waste of resources!"

The figure of the Trayastrimsa Spirit Lord floated above a town not far from the Star Spirit Platform.

Sometimes, unable to control my appetite, I just skip over a person.

A good education and an active mind make each of these people far more delicious than those muddled and ignorant creatures in the realm of immortals.

As for whether the occasional death of ten or eight people would cause any panic?

Given their ability to Demonic Spirit humans silently and without a trace, not only would it not arouse suspicion, but the humans themselves would come up with reasons for it.

After all, too many people die from sudden work-related accidents or other unforeseen events every year in this country.

"Unfortunately, the spirit realm of this world seems to have long since disappeared. Without the constraints of the spirit realm, the spiritual energy nurtured by all living beings will soon dissipate. This... is yet another world without a future."

The Trayastrimsa Spirit Lord shook his head with regret. His hundred-meter-tall body, powerful enough to rival even his true form, roamed the skies above the city, occasionally reaping some delicious treats.

"There's no need to manage a world with no future. Once the rift generator creates another spatial rift, let the Demonic Spirit control this world and complete the construction of the star gate. Once the star gate is complete, numerous Demonic Spirit will flood into this world and devour all the spirituality in everyone in one go..."

Looking at the masses of people in the city, the Trayastrimsa Spirit Lord said, "Although we cannot continuously harvest the beings of the world like the Realm of Immortality, this wave will still greatly increase our power, and we may even give birth to one or two rulers."

It'll be soon, very soon.

With its "help," the stargate of this world is already under construction.

Once completed, this world will become a hunting ground for the Demonic Spirit of the Chenyu Domain to revel in.

"Beep beep beep!"

Just then, urgent alarms sounded from a military base not far from the town.

Although the military base was dozens of miles away from the town, the Trayastrimsa Spirit Lord could still sense it clearly.

And through its understanding of the world, it knows that this alarm means that this human nation has been attacked.

But...

The Lord of the Trayastrimsa Heaven remained completely calm.

It knew that this human nation was the most powerful country on the planet, and that unless a war broke out on a global scale, the flames of war could not spread to this country's territory. It could simply enjoy the upcoming fireworks show with a spectator's mentality.

In fact, it's not just that.

The Starry Federation's top brass shared similar thoughts.

Although the Star Spirit Platform was built and perfected by the Apocalypse Project team, its safety was directly the responsibility of Defense Minister Gareth.

And sitting in command at the headquarters was a five-star general, Maher.

When the Cheng Ying mech approached the Xing Ling Platform by a thousand miles, the people below had already noticed the anomaly and reported the news to this battle-hardened five-star general, which alerted him.

When the Cheng Ying mech realized it could no longer hide and was exposed, the general immediately issued an attack order.

Regardless of their true identity.

They weren't allowed to appear within hundreds of miles of the Star Spirit Platform; shoot them down first.

His orders were undeniably decisive.

However, the six missiles clearly underestimated the overall performance of the Shadow Mech.

As Xie Yusheng, the pilot, unleashed his full speed, the Cheng Ying mecha instantly surged from a subsonic speed during its infiltration to over three times the speed of sound, and continued to climb, reaching four times, five times, six times the speed of sound...

This terrifying burst of speed left all six missiles far behind, making them unable to even see the exhaust fumes of the Cheng Ying mech.

That's not all.

Since the Cheng Ying mech was only 360 miles away from the Xing Lingtai at this time, after the Cheng Ying mech climbed to six times the speed of sound, the distance between the two had been shortened to just over a minute.

This sudden change left even a seasoned five-star general like Maher somewhat bewildered and annoyed.

"A super stealth aircraft capable of six times the speed of sound!?"

"General, this stealth aircraft's target is our Star Spirit Platform!"

Immediately, top-notch personnel calculated the aircraft's flight path.

"Stop him! Proceed according to the B3 and B5 defense plan. Have the 8th, 9th, 12th, and 14th patrols intercept him immediately! Get all Falcon Squadron fighters airborne! Activate all reconnaissance equipment across the entire spectrum and pinpoint his location..."

Maher issued the order with lightning speed, and at the end, he shouted angrily, "Attack! This is a terrorist attack by the enemy against our great Starshine Federation!"

"Yes!"

The staff who received the order quickly issued the instructions.

Whether they misheard or for some other reason, they vaguely felt that their direct supervisor's voice carried a hint of unease when he gave the order.

Xie Yusheng and Gu Jinlai's previous reconnaissance was quite good.

To ensure the safety of the Star Spirit Platform, the Star Glory Federation maintains a fleet of over forty-eight fighter jets patrolling the area for thousands of miles at all times.

For the Starshine Federation's most advanced Falcon fighter jet, a journey of a thousand miles can be completed in an hour.

Sending more than 48 fighter jets to patrol this area is no exaggeration to say that the area is completely surrounded.

As soon as Maher gave the order, more than twenty nearby fighter jets simultaneously changed direction and charged toward the Cheng Ying mech.

Meanwhile, another round of missiles was launched from the defensive facilities surrounding the Star Spirit Observatory.

Without exception, all the missiles launched this time were the "Black Arrow" hypersonic missiles, the latest hypersonic missiles to enter service in 2030 by the Starshine Federation, which are specifically designed to intercept and kill extremely fast flying targets.

These missiles reached an astonishing speed of fifteen times the speed of sound, far exceeding the reaction limit of the Shadow Mech.

And...

Because the Cheng Ying mechs were approaching at such a fast speed, and were less than 300 miles away from the Xing Lingtai, the Xingyao Federation was extremely willing to launch sixteen of them in one go.

Saturation interception is nothing more than this.

"They're so rich and powerful, I can't avoid them!"

Xie Yusheng realized this immediately.

His mind immediately activated a special weapon located in the mech's chest, continuously injecting energy from the reactor into it.

Just as the sixteen Black Arrow hypersonic missiles were about to completely obliterate him like a net, a visible azure arc of electricity spread out in all directions from the Cheng Ying mech as its center.

Thunderstorm!

Electromagnetic pulse weapon!

The azure electromagnetic light spread out like a giant net, sweeping wildly across an area of dozens of miles. The Black Arrow missiles, bearing the brunt of the attack, were instantly destroyed, scattering sparks.

Even though these missiles had undergone some electromagnetic pulse protection, they were still completely ineffective against this "thunderstorm".

Batch after batch of missiles exploded like flames under the azure electromagnetic pulse, illuminating the void.

Some instruments that were being transferred on the ground were completely shut down, and some lines even had sparks flying.

Even the four fighter jets that were within a few dozen miles of the attack range lost all their functions in an instant. Their instruments went completely dark, and they fell from the sky like lumps of scrap metal.

"EMP!"

The air force reinforcements arriving from afar couldn't help but gasp in shock at the terrifying scene.

Especially after they saw the "stealth aircraft" with their own eyes, they couldn't help but scream.

Oh my god!

"Shit!"

"What is this?! What is this thing?! Has it been an alien invasion?!"

After intercepting all the missiles with a single "Thunderstorm" electromagnetic pulse, the Cheng Ying mech, like a metallic deity, continued its advance towards the Star Spirit Platform at more than six times the speed of sound, enveloped in the azure flames spewed from its power engine.

The speed of the attack once again threw the command center into chaos.

Especially when everyone saw the reconnaissance images from the front and saw the specific image of the Cheng Ying mecha, the commotion spread rapidly.

"What is this?! A mecha?"

"An electromagnetic pulse weapon, touted as an electronic nuclear bomb!?"

"Whose weapon is this? Using a high-powered electromagnetic pulse weapon in the heart of our Starshine Federation is a provocation against us, a declaration of war against us!"

Various exclamations and shouts came from the crowd, rising and falling in waves.

At that moment, everyone had the illusion that they were being attacked across eras by weapons from a higher dimension.

Just like the cross-border warfare they have waged against other countries in previous years.

However, Xie Yusheng, who was piloting the Cheng Ying mecha, ignored the exclamations of the people. At this moment, he was fully experiencing the thrill of speed.

Fighter jets, conventional missiles, and over 90% of air defense equipment simply cannot keep up with his speed.

He could easily dodge even if a hypersonic missile were to come at him.

What he really needs to be wary of are the suicide intercepts by fighter jets and the bombardment by hypersonic missiles.

"Stop him! Stop him! Laser weapons! Electromagnetic weapons! Hypersonic weapons! Stop him at all costs!"

As Maher watched the mech getting closer and closer to the Star Spirit Platform, he couldn't help but shout orders, completely losing his composure.

But...

It's useless.

The warriors of the Starshine Federation can indeed be described as fierce and brave.

Some pilots even flew fighter jets at speeds of three or four times the speed of sound, attempting to intercept the mech by ramming it.

But as Xie Yusheng drew the ship-slaying sword from behind him, all his efforts were in vain.

With astonishing speed, before the fighter jets could launch their suicide attacks, Xie Yusheng had already burst forth, reaching the sides and backs of the fighter jets at eight or even nine times the speed of sound. With a single slash, flames and iron filings exploded in all directions.

He then brandished his blade, and Gang Qi compressed airflow created by the blade cleaved a few hypersonic missiles that were hurtling towards him, detonating them in mid-air and preventing them from harming him in the slightest.

Occasionally, laser cannons would fire beams of light that illuminated the sky, but this Thunder Mech was protected by a plasma shield.

From the Gu Jinlai, this mech was designed to suppress the existing weapons of Blue Star.

Laser weapons are naturally also under consideration.

Plasma shields released through a special method are of limited effectiveness against high-powered laser weapons, but the laser technology on Blue Star...

It's still far from perfect.

"Boom!"

Sparks flew.

Another hypersonic missile was shattered in mid-air by the Gang Qi emanating from Xie Yu's high-frequency vibrating sword, exploding into flames.

"Too strong, too strong! Senior Taiyi, demon god cultivators are truly too strong!"

Xie Yusheng piloted the mecha, his expression full of excitement. "I feel like I can single-handedly destroy the entire Star Glory Federation."

"Don't be too happy yet, they haven't brought out their nuclear weapons."

This Gu Jinlai.

Undeniably, weapons development on Blue Star has been rapid in recent years, with numerous weapons such as neutron bombs, viral weapons, sonic weapons, and magnetic field weapons emerging.

But this weapon...

It is highly effective against human armies, but it is of little use to cultivators.

Especially after Xie Yusheng cultivates to become True Spirit, he will be immune to damage from radiation, viruses, sound waves, magnetic fields, and other harmful substances.

What we really need to be wary of are nuclear weapons.

"Nuclear weapon!?"

Xie Yusheng calmed down a bit after Gu Jinlai's reminder: "They would use nuclear weapons against me? This is their territory!"

"Time is of the essence. They can't stop you from destroying the Star Spirit Platform, but you'd better be careful when you leave."

This Gu Jinlai.

Xie Yusheng looked solemn.

At this moment, the Star Spirit Platform was less than a hundred miles away from him.

He was already able to clearly "see" the Star Spirit Platform, a building over sixty meters tall, filled with alien and sci-fi elements.

At the same time, as he arrived at this core area, countless artillery pieces and rockets intertwined to form a dense rain of flames that filled his field of vision.

This level of intense firepower is enough to level a mountain or forest and turn it into a sea of fire.

But...

A hundred miles is enough.

As Xie Yusheng thought, the energy in the reactor began to accumulate in the ion cannon, and a brilliant light condensed from the cannon barrel "carried" on the shoulder of the Cheng Ying mecha.

When the energy within reached a certain level, a dazzling beam of energy suddenly shot out from the cannon barrel, traversing the hundred-mile distance between the two with incredible speed, and accurately bombarding the main structure of the Star Spirit Platform.

Missile?

Interception system?

Phalanx CIWS!?

It was completely ineffective against the bombardment of this plasma cannon beam, which contained terrifying energy and traveled at extreme speed.

"Boom!"

As the Star Spirit Platform trembled, a ring of azure light, accompanied by visible ripples, erupted from the main body of the Star Spirit Platform.

The massive 60-meter-high building was directly pierced and collapsed by this single shot.

Countless fragments fell into the sea amidst the flames and dust.

"No!"

This scene caused General Maher, the five-star general in charge of the safety of the Star Spirit Platform, and the members of the Apocalypse Project team who had just received the news to simultaneously shout out in dissatisfaction.

And the culprit behind all of this...

Just to be safe, Xie Yusheng fired two more shots to ensure that the Star Spirit Platform was completely destroyed before tentatively asking, "Senior Taiyi, is our mission... complete?"

"It's done. Let's get ready to run away."

Gu Jinlai nodded in satisfaction with the reconnaissance operation. "The real test of skill comes during the retreat."

"Leave it to me!"

Having personally experienced the comprehensive performance of the Cheng Ying mecha, which was almost a century ahead of Blue Star's technology, Xie Yusheng was brimming with confidence.

At that moment, he felt an exhilarating sensation, as if he were piloting a fifth-generation fighter jet to the battlefield of World War II and unilaterally crushing those jet aircraft.

Gu Jinlai, no one has urged anyone to hurry up.

He also wanted to know the limits of what the Cheng Ying mech could achieve on Blue Star.

If Xie Yusheng is really in danger, he can simply take Xie Yusheng's place and operate the mecha.

The collapse of the Star Spirit Platform caused widespread chaos among the high-ranking officials of the Star Glory Federation.

Since it was still morning and the office was in session, President Edward, Speaker Jonas, Vice President Robert, and others quickly joined the video conference.

Their staff were analyzing the course of the battle at full speed.

However, before the battle analysis could be completed, these high-ranking figures at the pinnacle of the Star Glory Federation could not help but feel furious after witnessing the destruction of the Star Spirit Platform.

"War! War! This is a declaration of war against our Starshine Federation! This is an attempt to provoke a global war!"

Robert immediately let out a low growl.

Edward's expression also turned somewhat grim.

He is getting older and older, and if it weren't for the success of the "Eternal Life" project, he might not have been able to win a second term.

But as he approached eighty, he clearly felt that his energy and memory were not as good as before.

Sometimes, while talking to others, I forget what I was going to say next; while doing something, I suddenly don't know how to continue.

All of this made him feel his own aging, and even sensed the approach of death.

In this situation, the realm of immortality has become his greatest hope for prolonging his life.

Recently, they have been expanding the Star Spirit Platform at an extremely rapid pace, intending to build it into a star gate.

As a result, the entire Starshine Federation invested an enormous amount of manpower and resources, and even the common people below had some opinions about their actions.

Although public opinion is not important, it can indirectly reveal the pressure he faces.

But now...

The fact that the Star Spirit Platform, into which such a huge amount of money had been invested, was suddenly attacked and destroyed not only angered Edward, but also filled him with an unspeakable fear.

Time waits for no one.

Just in case...

What if he can no longer enter the Realm of Immortality to seek immortality?

"Can anyone tell me which country produced this weapon? A mecha? Isn't this something from science fiction novels? My think tank has long since swept this kind of impractical weapon into the trash heap. There are still countries that choose to research this kind of weapon as a research direction? The key is, how can it be so advanced!?"

Edward asked quickly.

"Your Excellency, no matter who he is, we will not allow him to leave so easily after causing such enormous losses to our Starry Federation! Otherwise, once the news gets out, it will inevitably have a huge impact on all aspects of our Starry Federation, and even neighboring countries will doubt whether we still have the ability to defend our territory!"

Defense Minister Garrison said sternly, "The target is flying at an extremely high speed, with a maximum speed of an astonishing Mach 9. It is also suspected of being equipped with some kind of energy shield. Conventional weapons are basically ineffective against it. I suggest that we activate the Torch nuclear missiles on the Freedom space-based platform to destroy the target."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the room paled in shock.

Torch missile!?

That's the most advanced weapon in the Starshine Federation.

The "Freedom" space-based platform is even known as the doomsday platform; once the weapons on it are activated, it could bring about the end of the world for the entire Blue Star.

"The Star Spirit Platform has been destroyed... Although we secretly built a second Star Spirit Platform, our original plan was to transform this Star Spirit Platform into a passage that leads directly to the Realm of Immortality, that is, to build a structure called a Star Gate. If we were to build another Star Gate on the Star Spirit Platform from scratch, it would take at least a year."

Galis clearly understood what the important figures in the room cared about most, and said bluntly, "A year isn't a long time, we can all wait, but what if this mech comes to cause trouble again when our stargate is about to be completed? Do we have to build it a second time? A third time? How much time will that waste? Three years? Five years? Ten years?"

These words, like the last straw that broke the camel's back, immediately prompted the important figures present to make a decision.

The likelihood of their bodies experiencing accidents within a few years is very low, but if we extend this timeline to ten years...

No one can guarantee that.

The key point is that they cannot guarantee whether they will still be in high positions or still wield such enormous power ten years from now.

Without power, they naturally cannot enjoy the best resources. Even if they really go to the Realm of Immortality, they may not be able to achieve anything in a short period of time.

Upon realizing this, Jonas immediately said, "I think Minister Galis is right. The honor of the Starry Federation cannot be desecrated!"

"That's right. Whoever dares to attack our Starshine Federation's homeland will face the strongest counterattack and retaliation from our Starshine Federation. We must use our tough stance to make the world understand the consequences of provoking us!"

Vice President Robert echoed this.

The other important figures also nodded in agreement.

Edward himself meant the same thing.

Now that he had everyone's unanimous support, he nodded and said, "Then activate the 'Freedom' space-based platform and launch the 'Torch' missiles! Destroy the target!"

After saying that, he added, "We still need to inform those countries about this matter to avoid any misunderstandings!"

"This matter cannot be hidden, and we should indeed give them a heads-up. However, I think this is also a great opportunity to showcase the Starshine Federation's advanced weapon delivery capabilities."

Jiali said, "In addition, there is an old saying in the East: 'Even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit.' Although the Torch missile has a maximum speed of thirty times the speed of sound and carries sixteen of the most advanced nuclear warheads, each with a yield of 1.5 million tons, for safety reasons, we should launch other sea-based and land-based missiles at the same time. On the one hand, this will ensure absolute safety, and on the other hand, it will also deter the surrounding areas."

Edward listened to what Jia Lisi said, pondered for a moment, and then nodded emphatically.

Soon, three men in military uniforms arrived at his office carrying a box.

Guided by the three men, Edward opened the box after passing through several verifications.

Looking at the red button above, the seventy-something-year-old president of the Starry Federation took a deep breath. "Nuclear weapons have not been used on the battlefield since ninety-one years ago, but now, their brilliance will shine again in my hands, just like the eternal glory and honor of our Starry Federation."

After saying that, he resolutely pressed down his raised right hand.