Individual power contends with fleets, dazzling players like a top-tier special effects blockbuster. The light, the fire, ah!
The last time they saw Han Xiao in action, he didn't possess this overwhelming level of combat power. It seems that too many changes have truly occurred in the past ten years...
A sense of vicissitude inexplicably welled up in Frenzied Saber's heart.
Meat Bun's eyes lit up. He patted Frenzied Saber's butt and hurriedly asked, "Hey, didn't you say our strength would keep unlocking with each version update? Does that mean we'll all be able to destroy fleets in the future? That's going to be interesting!"
"It should work..." Frenzied Saber wasn't entirely sure. His thinking was that since the Galaxy power system remained unchanged, their increased strength would affect the NPCs' perception of them. And since this was a highly free, real-time calculation world, perhaps they could eventually reach Black Star's level of combat power?
Maple Moon stood to the side, deep in thought. She felt that the impact of all players leveling up was not just about becoming stronger in PvP.
This minor incident did not affect the spaceships' forward speed. Hundreds of troop-carrying spaceships approached the atmosphere of Planet K-00156, and the intelligent system had already begun the countdown to the airdrop.
Urged on by Phillip, Three Hundred Thousand players were all ready to go, boarding the airdrop pods, eager to try their luck.
One by one, coffin-like space drop pods slid into the drop track. Frenzied Saber, Meat Bun, Maple Moon, and a large group of other players were in the same drop pod, all of them taking out their weapons. Even those with superpowers or martial arts skills were equipped with some firearms as their regular means of combat.
Maple Moon frowned, suddenly remembering something.
"By the way, Black Star destroyed the enemy's warships. Why don't we just attack the ground from outer space? Why do we need to airdrop anything?"
Everyone was stunned for a moment, but before they could think, the airdrop pod suddenly shook, and everyone felt weightlessness.
Boom boom boom--
Han Xiao hovered beside the fleet, looking down at the planet below. The densely packed drop pods resembled a burning meteorite cluster, streaking across the scorching ground before shrinking into tiny dots and landing at various bases and outposts on the surface.
Han Xiao zoomed in. On the ground, airdrop pods released a continuous stream of players, which surged out like a torrent. This planetary stronghold had many surface bases, where War Realm sergeants led their troops to fight against the players. Players with various skills clashed fiercely with the Myriad Beast Soldiers and Muscle Warriors. The strongest enemy remaining was only Grade B, and they were being pushed back step by step by the fearless players.
"Not bad, we should be able to gain a lot of experience this time." Han Xiao had no intention of helping. He sat cross-legged in the outer space, overlooking the battle. Countless individuals the size of grains of sand were exchanging fire with weapons, and explosions were happening all over the ground.
He volunteered to deal with the smallest outer base system; these three planetary outposts and the warp station were the fertilizer he prepared for the players.
Aside from campaign and faction missions, these War Realm warriors stationed on the surface are all walking experience points; killing them all will grant players a significant amount of experience.
At his level, killing these mobs would only grant him +1 experience. But players are different; their low level allows them to multiply the experience gained from these enemies countless times. They can then harvest that experience from the players, creating a perfect production chain, just like feeding chickens to lay eggs!
"The players are getting stronger and stronger. I guess they'll gradually rise to a bigger stage, just like in my previous life, and be exposed to increasingly powerful forces," Han Xiao sighed inwardly.
In the previous life, as players' strength increased and they became active in various parts of the universe, many powerful Galaxy forces paid attention to the player group. In the later versions of the previous life, players also had a resounding nickname in the Galaxy.
--The Cancer of the Universe!
Han Xiao had always thought this nickname was very sophisticated and fitting.
However, right now, players are still far from reaching that level. The rise of players will only begin when the first and second batches of veteran players in version 3.0 reach Grade B.
As a peasant class Fighter determined to spread the Glory of leeks throughout the universe, Han Xiao knew that he still had a long way to go.
"Lord Black Star, aren't we going to help?"
Just as Han Xiao was gazing down at the planet in deep thought, Marion, clad in heavy armor, flew to Han Xiao side and asked if he needed support for the ground forces.
He was one of the three Calamity Grade warriors who joined seven years ago. He was a powerful mechanical warrior, taciturn, focused on improving his strength, and quite loyal, earning Han Xiao's trust.
"No need, this is for training. You have other things to do." Han Xiao waved his hand.
Marion nodded.
"With this planetary outpost under attack, the warp station will definitely open a rapid support channel. I need you to launch a counter-attack on the warp station when reinforcements arrive, take control of it, and then quickly send me to the other two planetary outposts through the wormhole portal of the station. I will destroy all the flying vehicles and then lead troops to wipe them out," Han Xiao said.
He intends to turn the ground forces at the three planetary outposts into lambs to the slaughter, destroying their means of escape and trapping them on the outposts until none of them can escape. One bag of fertilizer will be equivalent to two bags of scattering.
Han Xiao was about to say something when his eyes suddenly flashed as he keenly sensed the change in the spacetime coefficient. He chuckled, "You two, you're sure to arrive as soon as you said you'd come. Get ready, your suicide squad is here."
As soon as he finished speaking, a vortex-shaped blue wormhole appeared out of nowhere in the outer space of Planet K-00156, spewing out warships one after another.
Without a word, Sylvia decisively increased the propulsion power of her battle armor, transforming into a streak of light, nimbly and lightly dodging the crisscrossing light cannons, and rushed into the wormhole passage.
Marion followed closely behind, but his approach was far more aggressive. He unleashed dozens of layers of shields and charged through the barrage of fire, crashing through two small assault ships before finally entering the wormhole.
Both were mech warriors, and their mechs were powerful equipment meticulously modified by Han Xiao. Combined with their Calamity Grade strength, they were capable of controlling a warp base station without high-level combatants stationed there. Moreover, their mechs were equipped with the Phillip subroutine, which indirectly extended his data range. Once the two arrived, he could remotely assist in hacking into the base station.
Support fleets continued to appear, their numbers increasing, and a torrent of artillery fire rained down. Han Xiao remained seated cross-legged, hovering motionless. The improved and enhanced 11th generation Watch Protocol automatically defended itself, with a full 361 blue-gold floating guards circling around him, weaving an incredibly thick Psionic Energy shield that blocked the enemy fleet's relentless bombardment.
"There's no rush now, I'll play with you guys for a bit."
Han Xiao grinned, and with a thought, a terrifying stream of data simultaneously bombarded the intelligent systems of these warships. In the blink of an eye, it riddled the ship's intelligent firewalls with holes, causing the computing modules to become unstable and cry out, "Ah, it's no use, it's going to die, it's going to die!"
After multiple job changes, his virtual technology skills have been enhanced to a new level, and the strength and speed of his intrusions are now vastly different from before. Moreover, he has also exchanged a new cutting-edge control system knowledge [Quantum Matrix Mind Field] from the Amethyst Civilization, which has increased his data range countless times and revolutionized his intrusion methods. Han Xiao can now directly connect his mind to the quantum network.
Within its range, a single thought can unleash a torrent of data; its intrusion capabilities are formidable, and accessing things like intracranial pornography is a piece of cake—this is the signature ability of the Virtual Mechanic.
Han Xiao has become powerful in every aspect. Although he has not yet reached the Beyond Grade A, he is already a well-deserved high-level expert in the Galaxy.
Virtual mechanics are a deadly weapon on the interstellar battlefield. Even without his mechanical legion, Han Xiao can easily deal with small fleets. While he is virtually invading and making the enemy fleet flustered, he is also sending out his elite mechanical legion to board the ships and eliminate the enemy personnel. There is no rush now; he plans to minimize damage and capture these warships.
Having handled the battle with ease and without much pressure from the book, Han Xiao shifted his focus and decided to check on the players' battle progress.
On the surface of Planet K-00156, inside a certain outpost, a scene of utter carnage unfolded.
Bang bang bang!
A dozen or so large-caliber armor-piercing explosive bullets, imbued with Mechanical Force, pierced through the body of a Myriad Beast Soldiers, tearing flesh and blood scattered across the ground. Mad Frenzied Saber kicked aside the corpse that was hurtling towards him due to inertia, then raised his arm, unfolding an alloy wrist shield that clanged and clattered against a series of blaster shots. He calculated his endurance, took a large leap, and slid into a five-man enemy squad, throwing out electromagnetic chains and spiral blades, engaging in a fierce battle before finally killing the five men.
Catching his breath, he looked around. This was the main hall of the stronghold. Countless players who had been airdropped and kicked down doors were fighting with the enemy in the hall. Artillery fire crisscrossed the area, and the ground was littered with the corpses of enemy soldiers. Players who died would turn into white light and resurrect without leaving any bodies behind, so the scene looked like a one-sided massacre, like a locust swarm passing through.
Players spontaneously formed small teams to cooperate in combat, with the sounds of gunfire mingling with spirited shouts.
"Pull the monsters, pull the monsters, backline DPS!"
"Main tank, hold on! Inject vitamins and hormones! Secondary tank and third tank, be ready to step in at any time!"
"Mechanic, hurry up and set up the turrets, what the hell are you waiting for!"
"Haha, I've hit the jackpot! So much experience from just one Myriad Beast Soldiers... Holy crap, who the hell stole my kill!"
Players with Esper Class displayed their unique skills, with various energy fluctuations appearing continuously. Relying on their fearlessness, they killed the enemy and forced them to retreat one after another. The number of players was superior, and their individual strength had also reached a good level, at least Grade C. There were even a very few Sword God-type players from Shili Slope who had accumulated a lot of experience in the previous version and had already been promoted to Grade B. Moreover, they had their greatest advantage: resurrection!
What need is there for Reconnaissance, probing, feints, surprise attacks, or ambushes with a force like this? Just airdrop them in and charge in!
Frenzied Saber broke through the blockade and rushed into the corridor of the stronghold base. Although the mission only required the elimination of ground strongholds, he was experienced and knew that killing the officers and commanders of the strongholds would greatly improve his mission evaluation. So he simply abandoned the grunts and went to find the enemy's command post.
Many players shared the same idea, so Frenzied Saber dared not delay.
Meanwhile, the monitoring equipment at the outpost's command center, still operational, showed dozens of battle zones within the base, now in a state of disarray. The outpost commander's face was ashen, his legs trembling uncontrollably, a mixture of shock and rage on his face.
"This is... the Black Star Army's Immortal Army!"
The outpost commander bit his lip, his heart filled with panic. As opponents, those in the War Realm knew about the Black Star Army. This Immortal Army was the Black Star Army's hidden trump card, which had disappeared for ten years and had now reappeared!
A wave of despair washed over him. The terror of the Immortal Army was already on display through the surveillance cameras. These people were incredibly bloodthirsty, leaving no survivors. It wouldn't be long before they massacred the stronghold. As for their spaceships and ships, they had already been destroyed by Black Star in outer space, leaving them with no way to escape.
"How's the support fleet doing?" The outpost commander still clung to a last glimmer of hope.
"Seventeen messages have been sent, but there has been no response. The support forces have lost contact and have likely been taken by Black Star..." The intelligence officer was filled with panic.
The outpost commander was now utterly desperate, with nowhere to turn, and could only watch helplessly as his death drew near.
"Why don't we just vote..."
Boom!!
Before he could finish speaking, the door exploded open, Frenzied Saber burst through the smoke, rushing in without hesitation. He then switched to a mechanical melee weapon, wielding a high-frequency cutting Battle Axe, hacking at anyone in sight.
"Wait, I'm the commander of the outpost! I surrender!"
The gleaming silver axe blade drew near, and the outpost commander, terrified, cried out for mercy in a panic, raising his hands and kneeling down.
The Battle Axe stopped ten centimeters above the stronghold commander's head. The commander's lips trembled, and he almost collapsed. At that moment, Frenzied Saber poked his head out and looked at him with a puzzled expression.
"You're the commander?"
"I am!"
"You surrender?"
"That's right, that's right!"
Frenzied Saber paused, then muttered something, and with a sudden burst of strength in his wrist, the high-frequency cutting Battle Axe cleaved the stronghold commander, who thought he had escaped death, in two.
Wiping the blue blood off the axe blade, Frenzied Saber shook his head.
"Surrender didn't trigger a mission, what use are you... Oh, so much experience from killing an officer?!"
Frenzied Saber, beaming with delight, turned and left, his the Sight of Father's Back disappearing at the doorway, leaving behind a pile of corpses and splattered blood on the walls.
Meanwhile, inside the jump-over base station.
A long alloy greatsword was dragged backwards by a slender hand, its blade crackling with golden-red energy arcs. The tip of the sword carved a deep mark on the hard metal ground as easily as cutting tofu.
This was an alloy corridor, with hordes of dark, War Realm soldiers constantly closing in. A barrage of beams of light targeted the heavily armored beauty in the center, but the armor's shield, enhanced by Mechanical Force, blocked her advance.
Sylvia seemed to ignore the army attacking from both sides, turning her head to look at the porthole in the corridor. Marion, dressed in heavy armor, was fighting against the defense fleet outside, rampaging around with great pleasure.
"Take control of the base station quickly, don't keep the teacher waiting too long."
Sylvia muttered to herself, then suddenly gripped the hilt of her sword with both hands, spun around, and swung it.
Soldiers in space, who were besieging Marion in their spaceships, clearly saw a dazzling golden-red ring suddenly explode inside the warp base, splitting the entire base in two and cutting off one-fifth of its area, leaving a clean, clean cut.
"You're even more violent than me! Don't damage the base station, we still need to use it!" Marion said helplessly.
In the outer space of Planet K-00156, Han Xiao floated in the universe, silently waiting. He had captured most of the support fleet from earlier, and they were now obediently lying to his side.
At this moment, another wormhole opened, revealing the second planetary outpost on the other side. The remaining few defense fleets huddled together, as if shouting in panic, "Don't come any closer!"
Han Xiao laughed.
Three bags of fertilizer, not one less.
"Sylvia succeeded so quickly; it seems I've trained her very well."