Recall

Through tireless efforts and numerous victories, the Swarm has successfully transformed its image within the Star Sea Alliance from that of mindless beasts into that of cunning hunters.

Therefore, when faced with the sudden and inexplicable retreat of the Swarm, both the Yuntu Clan and Ketu Clan immediately suspected a conspiracy.

The Swarm's cloaking technology is unparalleled; there might be a huge trap waiting for them somewhere, and now we're luring them there.

What troubled the Yuntu Clan and Ketu Clan was that the Swarm's actions didn't seem like they were being lured. After all, shouldn't the normal process involve a battle first, then a stalemate, followed by a rout, and finally a hasty retreat? That way, they would present themselves as fresh and appealing, making them seem more attractive.

But what the heck is going on now? Over 300 million Swarm troops, fully equipped and at their peak, without any preamble, going straight to the point? The bait is tempting, but the strength is too overwhelming. What was supposed to be a sashimi feast has turned into a live great white shark, making one have to assess their own strength before taking a bite.

After careful consideration, this matter is too risky. If it were my own business, I would naturally take the risk, but since this is purely for fun and to help out, it's better to be more cautious.

The Yuntu Clan emerged as the biggest winner from this encounter. Their fleet, which was initially thought to be hopeless, now had around two million soldiers remaining. The Ketu Clan, however, did not come away empty-handed. They not only completed the mission assigned to them but also gained a favor from the Yuntu Clan. The actual value of this favor is hard to say.

The Zerg seem to be the only losers; some of the meat in their mouths was spat out, and the bait hadn't even worked, essentially resulting in a wasted victory.

However, after much thought, this matter still seems too suspicious. Various films and television shows often feature parasites or similar tropes, which, while somewhat fantastical, are not without their dangers. Given that the Zerg are a civilization whose technological advancements are entirely focused on biotechnology, it's entirely possible they might create some unsavory or bizarre things.

Therefore, the Yuntu Clan on the two million warships that were rescued had no time to enjoy the feeling of escaping death before they were forced into hibernation and transported away by warships.

They will undergo the most rigorous scrutiny in the rear. Not only will their bodies be thoroughly examined by various instruments, from the inside out, but their minds will also be rigorously scrutinized, with questions asked about their glorious deeds from childhood to adulthood. Many Yuntu Clan, because of the long time that has passed, have forgotten some questions and have been subjected to a second round of scrutiny.

At the same time, all shipboard monitoring equipment must be reviewed frame by frame. Although the data shows that the Zerg are not good at these things, what if they are? Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that there are no signs of any modification to the monitoring equipment.

After much back and forth, they finally became certain that the Zerg hadn't pulled any tricks in this matter. But that was a long time later.

"They'll be fine, I believe them!"

"I hope so~"

Mide and Aier felt differently as they watched the Stasis Pod being sent away. The rescued Yuntu Clan not only underwent screening, but even their returning warships were stored separately, awaiting a full-ship scan by robots to see if the Zerg had hidden anything on board.

The Zerg don't do things without reason. There must be something hidden behind their inexplicable actions, and they won't be able to eat or sleep until they figure it out.

In reality, the Swarm didn't have any traps or anything like that; it was just a simple retreat. However, the Zerg's past record wasn't good, which is why the Star Sea Alliance had so many doubts.

However, this situation is also intentional on the Swarm. This battle was not intended to eliminate a large number of enemy troops, but only to buy time. Now that their objective has been largely achieved, they naturally want to minimize their own losses. Just as the Ketu Clan predicted, if the battle continues, the Swarm will most likely suffer losses. Therefore, if they don't run now, when will they?

However, it would be even better if we could use this final retreat, along with some instigation from within the enemy ranks, to delay the situation for a while longer.

In retrospect, the Swarm's strategy was a great success. The Coalition Army of the Yuntu Clan and Ketu Clan did not pursue them but instead established a foothold in place. Even three months later, when the third Mid-Ring Civilizations arrived, the remnants of the Yuntu Clan actually retreated to the rear.

Actually, it's not surprising when you think about it. The remaining forces of the Yuntu Clan were all in ruins, severely worn and missing parts. Not to mention, the protection of their warships had been reduced to a minimum. With these legitimate reasons, they would naturally have to withdraw and reorganize after the replacement troops arrived.

The Ketu Clan and the newly arrived Mid-Ring Civilizations called Tiya, despite having a combined military strength exceeding 100 million and being in excellent condition, remained inactive, silently awaiting the arrival of friendly forces.

It seems they have completely abandoned their underestimation and are determined to gather all available forces before advancing together. Although this will take more time, it prioritizes stability and safety.

However, this is also the purpose of the Swarm. The Swarm forces did not retreat suddenly without reason. In addition to the fact that they suffered heavy losses in battle, another reason is that these forces need to go back to upgrade their combat readiness.

The Swarm has been researching Dark Energy -related technologies for a long time. Over the years, through the self-development of the Intellect and the scattered data shared by their own people hidden in enemy camps, the Swarm has achieved some results.

Thanks to the ten Yuntu Clan warships that the Swarm acquired at the beginning of the war, the dismantling of the finished products on them finally allowed the Intellect to connect the research results of many years and summarize a complete theoretical system.

After the mechanical product was completed, Rowan joined the research and, relying on his extensive knowledge of biological modification, transformed the mechanical achievement into a biological one.

In a short period of time, a new generation of Dark Energy Furnace and Dark Energy Cannon emerged, and the Swarm finally caught up with the Star Sea Alliance army in terms of hardware.

With new equipment, it's natural for the entire Zerg force to upgrade. Thanks to the amazing Swarm Network and unified genetic template, upgrading Swarm units is very convenient.

As long as a safe location with sufficient energy is found, Rowan authorized remote updates to the genetic code. Those older Ancient Class, basking in the sun, could automatically transform their internal Atomic Furnace into Dark Energy Furnace, and other components would follow a similar pattern.

The Ancient Class are products of time. While the Swarm's combat units are relatively inexpensive, their large combat units require a development process, resulting in a high time cost.

Therefore, the older versions of the Ancient Class on the front lines are extremely valuable and should not be wasted; they must be recalled.