activa-t Chapter 1447 The Invasion Has Arrived
Chapter 1447 The Invasion Has Arrived
Xiao Ce's image remained calm on the screen, as if Xiao Dingshan's venomous curse was merely a passing breeze.
He spoke calmly, his voice carrying clearly through the cold space: "In that case, no further words are needed. Frank, execute the final plan. Physically destroy the beacon, regardless of the cost."
Ensure the core is completely annihilated, leaving no trace of information. Once the operation is complete, immediately escort the targets back. I want to personally 'entertain' them.
"Yes! Your Majesty!"
Frank roared in response, his eyes showing no more hesitation!
Only the resolute determination to execute orders.
He pointed sharply at the flashing beacon: "Thunder Beast Squad! Execute the Annihilation Protocol! Crush this damned lighthouse beacon to dust!"
"Annihilation Protocol activated!" the captain shouted in response.
All assault team members quickly retreated to a safe distance from the entrance passage of the ice cave.
Two technicians delivered a miniaturized, directional space collapse bomb—a black metal device the size of a watermelon with complex energy circuits covering its surface!
It was carefully placed at the core of the interstellar beacon's base, in a position closely connected to the massive geothermal energy extraction lines.
The device activated, and the pale blue numbers of the ten-second countdown pulsed coldly in the darkness.
Siu Ding Shan let out a final, hoarse curse and maniacal laughter from inside the cage.
Raymond closed his eyes and curled up. Evelyn remained empty. Caesar's indicator light flickered like a candle in the wind.
10...9...8...
Just as the countdown was about to reach zero, and Frank held his breath in the command center...
Buzz...!
A sudden change occurred!
The interstellar communication beacon, which should have been isolated by multiple electronic cages and completely suppressed by the energy field, suddenly erupted with a blinding scarlet light from its core, far exceeding any previous moment!
A violent, chaotic, and destructive invisible energy shockwave, like a supernova explosion, suddenly spread out from the beacon's core!
"Warning! Unknown high-dimensional energy impact! Electronic cage barrier overloaded! Signal interference intensity is increasing exponentially!"
The bomb's countdown was instantly disrupted by the chaotic energy flow, causing the numbers to jump wildly!
Even more terrifying, the crimson light did not attack any person or object. Instead, to everyone's horror, it forcibly tore open an unstable holographic projection filled with turbulent energy in the void in the center of the ice cave!
The projection no longer showed a blurry signal, but a crystal-clear image of the giant figure clad in ferocious black armor with blood-red eyes—the captain of the Interstellar Hyena Legion!
His projection was more solid and larger than when it appeared in the ice cave before. The domineering and oppressive feeling was almost tangible, making all the assault team members present feel a suffocating pressure.
His crimson eyes, visible beneath his helmet, seemed to pierce through space, carrying a hint of impatience at being disturbed and a cold mockery, precisely "staring" at the scene, and finally... seemingly landing in the direction from which Xiao Ce's image was coming.
"waste…"
The captain's voice was no longer intermittent, but carried a deep, thunderous clarity that pierced through all interference. Each word was like a heavy hammer striking ice, making hearts tremble and almost growling: "Can't even... a few... mouse holes... be held..."
His gaze swept over the four men, Xiao Dingshan and his companions, imprisoned in the electronic cage, lying like dead dogs...
The contempt in his eyes was as if he were looking at four filthy piles of garbage.
Immediately, his gaze seemed to traverse countless light-years, locking firmly onto Xiao Ce.
"Xiao...Ce..."
The captain spoke slowly, his voice carrying a chilling edge capable of freezing the soul, and a hint of… excitement at finally finding his prey: “You…think…that destroying…a…broken light…can…stop…the…darkness…from falling? And you don’t think there’s only one beacon, do you…?”
The projection swayed slightly, the signal seemingly affected by the energy turbulence before the bomb's activation and the powerful interference from the Star Network Hub.
But the image of the Captain remained forcibly stabilized; his massive, armored fist slowly rose, pointing towards the void, as if pointing at Xiao Ce across the endless starry sky...
"We...have arrived..."
He grinned, and the outline of his fangs peeking out from under his helmet formed an extremely ferocious smile!
There was no anger in that smile, only a pure, crushing desire for destruction.
"Right outside the door."
"Prepare...to welcome...the real..."
…Harvest!
The moment the words fell...
Boom! ! !
The countdown to zero for the "zeroing" bomb placed on the beacon base has finally reached zero! A silent explosion triggered by the collapse of directional space has occurred!
There was no earth-shattering noise, only a terrifying feeling that space itself was being forcibly distorted, torn apart, and collapsed inward!
The beacon was destroyed silently...
As the beacon disappeared, the commander of the starship, far away, also felt the signal interruption.
The captain of the starship watched as the beacon disappeared from the control screen in front of him.
The captain cursed under his breath: "Useless..."
However, after finishing his tirade, the captain said with a ferocious expression, "But it's too late... I already know where they are..."
The interstellar hyena said sternly, "Alright, tell all ships to proceed at full speed! Follow my instructions..."
One reply after another came through their interstellar hyena communication channel.
"As you command, Captain!"
"As you command, Captain!"
The captain, looking at the signal he had already marked, said sharply, "Xiao Ce, you wait for me... I'll be back for you soon..."
...
Meanwhile, Frank, from another location, reported to Xiao Ce that everything was going smoothly...
Xiao Ce told him to bring all the captured people back quickly.
Because Xiao Ce had also gleaned this from what the captain had just said.
They have more than one beacon over there, even though their operation was successful this time.
However, there are still three beacons. Xiao Ce watched them locate them, and it was clear that there was no time to interrogate them or dismantle the remaining beacons.
Now, Xiao Ce has only one path before him: war!
Because, as he saw on the monitor, it seemed they didn't have a secret room...
...
Meanwhile, at the distant edge of the solar system, deep within the cold and thin dust belt of the Oort cloud.
A suffocating shadow is tearing through the void at an unimaginable speed.
That's not a warship!
Instead, it is a moving, deathly mountain range constructed of pure violence and cold metal.
The main fleet of the Interstellar Hyena Legion, like a pack of hyenas that have smelled blood, has finally arrived outside the prey's den.
At the heart of the fleet, on the flagship's command throne, enveloped by a menacing ram and layers upon layers of dark red energy shields!
The captain slowly withdrew his gaze from the void.
The chaotic scene that last came from the ice cave and Xiao Ce's calm yet provocative face flashed by in his crimson electronic eyes.
"Beacon...out."
Actually, the several beacons he mentioned earlier were just meant to scare Xiao Ce.
His cold voice echoed in the huge command hall, carrying a hint of displeasure at being disturbed, but not much surprise.
"Useless... ultimately, he is still useless."
He was commenting on Xiao Dingshan and his three companions, his tone dismissive as if brushing away a speck of dust.
"Captain..."
An adjutant, also covered in black armor, slightly smaller in stature but equally fierce in aura, stepped forward, the three metal horns on the side of his helmet gleaming coldly.
"The target planet is within reach. The Whisperer array has detected a strong, highly concentrated anomalous energy source signal on the target planet, and the coordinates have been locked... East Asian continent, the core region of the Xiao Kingdom."
The characteristics closely match those of the 'Primordial Heart,' but... it seems to have undergone some powerful amplification and modification. This signal source was detected in the Western...
The location of the core target, the 'Star Network Hub,' which is speculated to be the East Asian Xiao Kingdom, is also the location of the signal they sent to support Yangxing...
On the holographic star map, a blue planet is clearly marked, with a glaring red dot flashing on its eastern continent.
Meanwhile, in another area...
Near the western British Isles, a slightly weaker but equally significant secondary energy source has also been identified.
"Commander-in-Chief, where should we land next?"
After pondering for a moment, the captain looked at the map and selected a location...
"Right here...not far from their western core..."
The adjutant said to the captain, "Captain, isn't our most crucial task right now to destroy their Star Network Core?"
"The ants on their planet are utterly insignificant... Our biggest concern should be the people from Yangxing who are providing support..."
After hearing his adjutant's words, the commander-in-chief nodded: "However, if we land directly in their core area, I think they will definitely set up a trap there."
"Moreover, you should know that Xiao Ce caught Xiao Dingshan completely off guard before! This shows that Xiao Ce does have some skills..."
"Moreover, the fact that he was able to breach even the creation base... means we can't afford to be unprepared for the weapons they possess..."
"Although I look down on Xiao Ce, I won't be like that idiot Xiao Dingshan and despise Xiao Ce..."
"We must despise the enemy strategically, but take them seriously tactically..."
The adjutant beside him nodded in agreement.
"Then the Commander-in-Chief..."
The captain, his eyes gleaming, said to his adjutant, "Which island outside the British Empire is the target? We'll use this place as a springboard. Our first step is to conquer the west, and then we'll attack their Star Network Hub!"
Before the adjutant could speak, the captain said, "Are you worried about not having enough time?"
"We're afraid that Yangxing's reinforcements will arrive, and then we'll be at a disadvantage..."
The captain still wore a confident expression: "Don't worry, there's enough time...more than enough..."
"Pass down the order! At the coordinates I've set, prepare for a full-scale attack!"
Deep within the Tianji Academy in East Asia, in the core control hall of the Star Network Machine Hub.
The air seemed to solidify into a heavy block of lead.
Because they had already received a serious alarm!
The intrusion has occurred...