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Just as Knox was feeling somewhat confused, Gale's voice suddenly came. "Captain, I know why it hasn't been discovered."

"What is it?" Knox asked urgently.

"I believe there's a greater than 90% chance that our attack intensity wasn't sufficient."

"Evidence?"

"Look at this, everyone!" A slowed-down, disassembled video clip was sent to the public chat. It showed the moment the Tentacle Trap launched its attack.

However, everyone had seen the Tentacle Trap attack many times before. Although the location and angle were slightly different this time, there were no other major differences, and there was nothing worth studying.

Gale understood what everyone was thinking, so she didn't keep them in suspense any longer and continued, "Look at where it bounced off the ground, and the change in its color."

Upon hearing the sound, everyone looked closely and indeed discovered something different. Before the Tentacle Trap were attacked, the area where it had been was charred black, clearly indicating that it had been attacked.

When it sprang up, besides an irregularly shaped corroded pit, a ring of black scorch marks remained in the original spot.

Seeing this, everyone was stunned. Nascito couldn't help but mutter, "How could this be so perverted? This is a bit outrageous..."

Gale nodded and said affirmatively, "Indeed, that thing can simulate an impact reaction that is exactly the same as the surrounding environment the moment it is attacked, and it fits perfectly with the surrounding materials. This technology is truly remarkable."

"In other words, if our attack cannot penetrate their defenses, then the result will be the same as before—we won't be able to detect their existence at all?" Cassidiro said incredulously.

"It seems that's how it is." Knox sighed; this was an outcome none of them wanted to see. While the Zerg units' defensive strength wasn't particularly high, it was comparable to the strength of their internal components.

Breaking through their defenses would mean damaging their internal structure as well. But if the attack isn't strong enough, it's all in vain. It can continue to toy with them using its amazing mimicry technology.

Although somewhat frustrated, Knox remained committed to his duties and quickly compiled and reported the relevant information. In fact, the captain and other senior officers were watching their actions closely.

After all, if successful, it would be a tremendous achievement from any perspective. However, judging from the team's shared footage, the operation was clearly a failure.

In fact, many other ethnic groups have come up with similar speculations and solutions, and have also experimented with them. However, they have all basically obtained similar results.

Reducing the attack intensity yielded the same result as before; increasing the attack intensity did indeed allow them to detect the Zerg traps, but the warships couldn't withstand it.

Of all the alien races, only one race, ranking in the upper-middle tier of the Mid-Ring Civilizations, has made some gains. The other races' warships and spaceships have all increased their strength while trying to make them as lightweight as possible to free up more internal space.

But this civilization called Utoradi went against the grain. Their creations were always known for their rugged style; bigger, thicker, and more solid was their pursuit.

As for the performance degradation and cramped interior space that might result, those are not things they need to consider. Their unconventional style is also unique among foreign races.

These shooting techniques, which would normally seem somewhat unconventional, proved surprisingly effective in this situation. Although their materials technology was not more advanced than that of other civilizations, the inner walls of their ship cabins, which were only a meter or even a few tens of centimeters thick, were at least three meters thick on the Utoradi side.

The thicker bulkheads gave them more room to maneuver, and attacks that would be devastating to other races would only cause them moderate damage, which they could easily withstand. Therefore, they could use more ferocious firepower to find the hidden Zerg traps.

"Now you understand? It's not feasible to find them with lightweight weapons," said one of the foreign commanders. The representative who raised this issue earlier must have done his job poorly. Although the other tribes didn't report any information due to the plan's failure, the Utoradi tribe did report their situation, and with a little effort, they could definitely find it.

Unfortunately, while the methods of the Utoradi race can be used as a reference for future warships of other races, the warships currently engaged in the war cannot replicate their methods.

"Damn it, isn't there any other way? Isn't there a way for us to find them without damaging the ship's hull?"

"I'm afraid... wait?" A representative was about to answer when he suddenly noticed a new message had been sent. Messages that could be sent during a meeting were usually very important and could not be delayed.

He immediately began browsing quickly, and as time passed, his brow, which had been furrowed with worry for so long, slowly relaxed, and a smile appeared on his lips.

This message couldn't be delayed, as its contents were invaluable good news for the Coalition Army. The foreign representative who had just spoken with him looked at his expression with some curiosity. In the current situation, even if he were to be promoted and ennobled, he would only be able to smile if he could return alive.

"What news? Is it convenient to reveal it?" His strong curiosity compelled him to ask.

Hearing the inquiry, the person browsing the information looked up, nodded to the person who asked the question, and then smiled, "Good news." Then, he shouted at the top of his lungs, "Gentlemen, please be quiet and listen to me."

The loud sound echoed in the virtual, immersive venue, interrupting other discussions and drawing everyone's attention.

Seeing the puzzled looks from the attendees, the man didn't keep them in suspense any longer. Instead, he continued loudly, "Gentlemen, our race has discovered a weakness in the Zerg traps, allowing us to locate them with almost no damage to the ship's interior walls."

"Really? Mr. Feilinli, you need to understand what I mean."

"Of course, Commander Conrads, I swear on the name of my Komok that what I say is absolutely true." Feilinli Komok representative, displayed great humility in response to the Coalition Army Commander's inquiry.

Conrads nodded. Anyone with a brain would know that now is not the time to make a scene. It seems that the Komok have indeed found a way to counter the Zerg traps.

So, feigning excitement, he said, "Representative Feilinli, please, please don't hold back..."