The Reefs

The current situation on the entire battlefield is a race against time, to see whether the Yuntu Clan will break through the encirclement first, or the Zerg will cut off the Yuntu fleet first.

However, judging from the current situation, although the Swarm has broken through the defenses on both flanks of the Yuntu fleet by using the unexpected deployment of the Ancient Class carriers after revealing the Desolate Class Mothership, it is still in a state of disarray.

However, the Swarm blocking the front of the Yuntu Fleet was not as effective as expected. The massive, cost-insensitive, and overwhelming attacks rendered all the meticulous maneuvering a joke. Under this attack, swathes of Ancient Class destroyers were annihilated by Dark Energy Shell.

However, such bombardment was not without cost. The massive explosions unleashed violent energy tides, with various complex energy fields spreading throughout the area, temporarily turning it into a Dead Zone.

In a situation where two armies are facing off, this wouldn't be a problem; this area could even serve as a very good buffer zone. However, the Yuntu Clan is currently in a predicament where they must force their way through it, which creates a lot of uncertainty.

The raging energy storm makes it feel like an ancient ship passing through a real ocean storm. The unseen "giant waves" not only cause serious damage to the ship's hull, but the omnipresent energy field also interferes with and paralyzes all reconnaissance instruments.

This will render them virtually blind, unable to aim at or lock onto enemies, or even detect incoming attacks. Simultaneously, the energy field will interfere with communication devices, making it impossible for them to receive assistance from allies outside the storm.

Meanwhile, to ensure that other instruments were not damaged by the violent magnetic field, unnecessary instruments had to be shut down as much as possible during the passage. This rendered them deaf and blind, and restricted their operations, making it extremely dangerous and leaving them completely at the mercy of others.

If there were any other way out, the Yuntu Clan would not have chosen such a dangerous method. However, it was indeed their only way to survive.

"3!"

"2!"

"1!"

"Watch out, we're inside!"

The raging energy tide seemed to have clearly defined boundaries. As soon as the countdown ended and the ships entered it, the previously relatively stable warships suddenly began to shake violently. If the Yuntu Clan hadn't anticipated this and secured themselves beforehand, they would have been smashed to pieces in that sudden fall.

The explosions of Dark Energy Shell, Ancient Class Atomic Furnace, ordinary energy bombs, and various missiles and missiles have turned this area into a breeding ground for energy fields. Various types of energy fields interact and interfere with each other, merging and destroying everything that enters them.

Fortunately, the Yuntu Clan possessed advanced technology, and their warships' armor was highly resistant to EMP-like interference. Had it been a civilization of the Meto Race's caliber, simply traversing this area would likely have resulted in total annihilation.

The lights inside the warship suddenly flickered, and the Yuntu Clan crew even heard some crackling sounds from a short circuit and smelled something burning.

"What happened?!"

"The energy fields outside are too chaotic, some of them have mutated to a level that we can no longer control. They have extremely strong penetrating power, and our armor cannot stop them!"

"Everyone put on your space suits!" Compared to metal machinery, the human body is far less resistant to various radiation and magnetic fields. The Yuntu Clan is not Zerg; they do not have the ability to travel naked through the stars. Therefore, upon hearing the report, their first thought was to protect themselves.

Compared to the close-fitting, non-restrictive indoor suits, the spacesuits are much thicker and bulkier, and the gloves make some operations less convenient. But at this point, there's no time to worry about that, and in this situation, very little action is needed; they're more in a state of resignation.

The mutated magnetic field had extremely strong penetrating power, forcing the Yuntu Clan to continuously shut down relevant instruments to reduce their damage. Eventually, even the power supply system's output was significantly reduced, and several of the rear thrusters were deactivated. Fortunately, their initial speed was high, and the area had been cleared quite thoroughly, with almost no obstacles, allowing them to continue moving forward rapidly.

At this speed, it won't be long before they cross this death zone.

But this is not a peaceful scenario. The interference of the energy field is just background scenery. As a qualified enemy, the Swarm will naturally not miss the opportunity to provide difficulty for the Yuntu Clan.

The Swarm, which had just been scattered, received some reinforcements from nearby friendly forces, turned their guns around, and unleashed their full firepower!

With radar forced to shut down and communication systems disrupted, the Yuntu Clan warships, caught in the Energy Tsunami, could only realize they were under attack after being hit by shells. Without fire control radar, they were unable to even retaliate.

The Swarm's first salvo prioritized targeting the Yuntu Clan of the Undead warships, and after the barrage, some of the warships were damaged or destroyed.

This transformed the once flat and open Storm Sea into a place where reefs were hidden, radar was jammed, and most of the propulsion systems of the Yuntu Warship were shut down. By the time they detected these obstacles, they were already powerless to avoid them.

If you're lucky, you'll only get a minor scrape, leaving a few scratches on the warship. A bodywork job and a repaint will restore it to its original condition. If you're less lucky, you'll hit a corner of the wreckage, deflecting it. Although the damage will be greater, it's still acceptable. The worst scenario is a direct head-on collision with the center of the wreckage, adding to the already significant damage.

Even those lucky ones who only suffered minor damage and required bodywork and painting to successfully cross the "rocky beach" were only lucky once; they were immediately met with a second wave of attacks from the Swarm.

More and more debris blocked their path, and the dense breakout formation of the Yuntu Clan further exacerbated the already dire situation. In fact, a dispersed formation would have been the best option in this situation, but the Yuntu Clan could no longer afford to do so. Their follow-up forces were being relentlessly attacked by the Swarm, and they had to act quickly.

"Fire with main guns!" The commander reluctantly gave the order, determined not to let the sacrifices of comrades on other fronts go to waste. The main guns of the warships, which had been shut down for half a day due to the failure of the fire control radar, were put to use again. They adjusted the direction with their naked eyes and opened fire fiercely on the "reef" ahead.

The "Reef" had no way to dodge. Under the bombardment of the main gun, the large metal structure was blown to pieces, and metal fragments scattered everywhere. However, their power was no longer enough to damage other Yuntu Warship.

The shipping lanes were cleared again, but the energy storm, which had subsided somewhat, raged violently once more due to the new bombardment and explosions. However, none of this affected the Swarm forces outside the Storm Sea.

As the old reefs were cleared away, new ones were created in their place, making the escape route for the Yuntu Clan increasingly difficult.