Chapter Twenty-Three: The Situation of the Interception Tower
The star beasts on the tower are becoming more and more unstable. The third star Shuai Taishu Xin frowned.
They have been attacking more frequently recently, and the situation that they only needed two stars to defend at the same time has been broken.
The tireless attack of the star beasts made the defensive strength of the entire defensive position suddenly become overstretched. According to the spies, there is still a steady stream of star beasts pouring out of the wormhole.
And that's not the worst news, the spies found that the wormhole was expanding, and the size of the star beasts coming out of the wormhole was getting bigger and bigger.
They couldn't find the reason for the expansion of the wormhole, because the vicinity of the wormhole was full of star beasts, densely surrounding one circle after another. There's no way to get close.
This news is really not happy.
'Attack, attack, all the bullets are loaded. The energy cannon hurried to recharge. All cheered up. '
Wei Ming, the captain of the garrison, was roaring hoarsely at the moment, his voice was already a little hoarse, but it was still loud. He frowned, his young face crawling with worry at the moment.
He remembered the attack he had only defended against not long ago. This was not the first wave of Star Beast attacks he had defended against, and he believed it wouldn't be the last. After repelling this wave of attacks. He was keenly aware that the Star Beast's attack was becoming more and more orderly.
The attack at the beginning was completely like a plate of loose sand, and it was enough to let each squad divide their own labor and break them one by one. Recently, they had to shrink their formations so that they could defend themselves with joint resistance. And now in this wave, the progress of the star beasts can be clearly seen.
Yes, that's right, the Star Beasts seem to be improving. From the disorganized at the beginning, to the next cluster attack, to now, it faintly gives it a feeling that the star beast group is advancing and retreating. This is definitely not good news. And he has more important discoveries that must be reported quickly. Thinking of this, he quickened his pace.
The third star shuai listened to Wei Ming's report. Take it seriously.
'As far as you can see, where has the Star Beast Horde changed lately. Uncle Tai asked Wei Ming.
Wei Ming thought about it and carefully said the details he had noticed.
'In the beginning, almost most of the star beasts that appeared were small in size, and if you didn't pay attention, it would be difficult to detect their anomalies. Like star lizards, webweb spiders, wind sparrows, etc. Generally, this kind of star beast will not take the initiative to attack humans, and even many people in the alliance will raise these star beasts. But in addition to the obvious signs that they will increase in size and redden, the most obvious thing is that they are extremely aggressive. In the back, small-sized star beasts began to appear, such as sound rabbits, sharp-beaked birds, and fireshell turtles. These small-sized Star Beasts behave the same as the previous Micro-sized Star Beasts, they were originally tamable categories, but after mutation, they became similar in size to medium-sized Star Beasts, and they were very aggressive. Up to now, the ones that have appeared are basically medium and large star beasts that have been aggressive after mutation. Like a three-headed star dog, a steel-tailed fox, and a star-eyed cat. After their mutation, they were similar in size to the original large star beasts, and these star beasts, which were originally aggressive, became even more terrifying after mutating. '
Uncle Tai also noticed this, and he wanted to hear Wei Ming's own opinions. He waved his hand to stop Wei Ming, who wanted to continue.
I know all of this, and you tell me what I don't know. ’
Wei Ming pondered for a while, as if he had thought of something, and slowly spoke.
According to the scouts, the wormhole is now three times larger than it was at the beginning, and continues to grow. And based on the recent attack of the Star Beast Swarm, we found something different, their recent attack team has an additional beetle that has never been seen before. And our ranged attacks, in addition to being blocked by the star beasts with higher defense in the front row, they seem to consciously leak some attacks to those beetles. ’
Uncle Tai Xin was intrigued, which he had not noticed.
Go on. ’
'When these beetles first appeared, we observed that the beetles were relatively fragile, dying at the slightest touch of the basic energy beam, and their defense was much worse than that of the star beasts that the first row was responsible for resisting. In the first attack, there were about 10 of these beetles, and after a volley, only 2 were seriously injured. But before the second round of attacks arrived, the two badly wounded beetles retreated and disappeared under the cover of the dense swarm of star beasts. Then I don't know if it was related to the disappearance of these beetles, and the star beast group immediately stopped attacking and retreated. Then during the second attack, 10 identical beetles appeared, and unlike the last time, these beetles became a little larger, and they could almost be regarded as small and medium-sized star beasts. Their carapace has a faint silvery glow on it. The energy beam hit them, almost only causing them minor injuries, and in the end, these beetles were crushed to death by the boulder thrown by the heavy catapult, because the heavy catapult was not accurate enough, so only 5 were killed, and 5 of them retreated. Then the horde of star beasts also retreated. ’
"Are you saying that the attack of the Star Beast Swarm is centered on these beetles, and the beetles that appear for the second time are replaced by beetles whose carapaces can defend against energy attacks, right? Uncle Tai asked the point.
Wei Ming raised his head, and the expression on his face was complicated.
"No, my lord, I don't think it's a change, but the first beetles that don't seem to have any abilities have evolved into the second type of beetle with energy protection. ’
Uncle Tai's voice suddenly raised.
'How is this possible!' Then, as if realizing that he had lost his temper, he softened his tone.
You go on. ’
Wei Ming's reaction to Uncle Tai's letter was normal, and when he first came up with this idea, he was also taken aback by himself. However, as he repeatedly extrapolated, he felt that this inference was the most in line with the current situation.
'In the third attack, there were still 10 bugs, and we learned from the experience of the first two times, and this time we focused on observing those bugs. This time, the beetle appeared with a carapace on its back that turned bright silver. The energy beam hit it, and it basically had no effect. Moreover, this time, when the heavy catapult was used, the stones were still in the air, and they found that the backs of those beetles began to glow, and then from the bulge above their heads, they directly launched the same energy beam, but the beam was not very powerful. However, a salvo of 10 beetles can still directly smash the boulder into the air. Finally, it was the idea of the subordinates, and at the same time, 20 stones were poured with fire oil and the fire was lit. And then the focus is on the beetles. This time the results were much better, killing nine, and the remaining one was burned to only two legs, and then retreated surrounded by the hordes of star beasts. '
After speaking, Wei Ming slowly said his inference.
If the subordinates' guesses are correct, the next wave of attacks is likely to have a red carapace beetle. It is estimated that this time they will evolve the ability to protect against flames. ‘
'Any good advice. 'Uncle Tai believes in the right color.
It would be nice to have news of the vicinity of wormholes, and the subordinates felt that there must be a secret existence near the wormholes that allowed them to evolve. Wei Ming still said his suggestion.
Uncle Tai was silent.
Wei Ming didn't dare to speak out, he knew that his suggestion was very risky, let people go and explore the enemy's stronghold. The vicinity of the wormhole is the densest concentration of mutated star beasts, and it is a great risk to rush into it. If the enemy is prepared, or if there is a slight deviation, those who may have gone will not be able to come back. After all, no one knows the situation near the wormhole now, and since before those beetles appeared, layers of fog began to surround the vicinity of the wormhole, and the detection equipment was completely impenetrable. And such an important passage must be guarded. The situation has not yet reached the most dangerous time, and they do not want to give up the competition for the Interception Star. Once they decide to give up, it means that the alliance will dispatch long-range bombardment ships to directly destroy the entire tower from space.
Since you don't want to give up, the only feasible way is to fully understand what the enemy is doing. Otherwise, if you continue to defend passively like this, the situation will only become more and more difficult to control.
'I see, go get me a miniature video watch.' I'll take a trip. ’
Just when Wei Ming was still immersed in his own thoughts, Uncle Tai seemed to have made a decision.
"If you don't need an adult to go there in person, just send the sharpest scout team to do it." It's too risky for adults to go there in person. Wei Ming was startled
I've decided, needless to say. Besides, I'm much more sure of going than the scouts you send. Don't you know my powers? Uncle Tai's tone was unquestionable.
Yes, my subordinates will go and prepare immediately. Wei Ming saluted and replied loudly.
Uncle Tai looked at Wei Ming, who was leaving, and sat down again. The slender fingers flexed slightly, tapping rhythmically on the table.
He had an inexplicable sense of crisis, and he himself couldn't tell where he came from. He suddenly thought of the Nightrain Organization that he had encountered when he had attacked Delta Star before. That time he didn't go to Delta by accident, it was a secret mission given to him by the Alliance Leader.
He didn't take it seriously at first, but by the time he found out that his old friend was there, he began to feel that something was wrong. The secret mission of the Coalition Commander clearly meant something.
The attack on the students who participated in the test was too sudden, and the night rain was clearly aimed at the students who passed the test. And this list, according to the procedure, could not be leaked out so quickly. Unless there is an inner ghost. That is, all those involved in the tests are questionable.
It wasn't until he used his ability that his old friend asked him if he had reported it for the first time, and he didn't find out.
Uncle Tai Xin rubbed his temples. Pull back the wandering thoughts, now is not the time to think about the night rain, you have to have a headache first.
He felt that what Wei Ming said was very reasonable, and his observation was very detailed.
Before these bugs appeared, there were a few big guys in the entire star beast group. Those big guys are very strong in flesh and extremely fast. Purely fighting for speed and strength, he is not an opponent, only with the help of abilities. to be able to win a small way. One of the things he fought against was the mutated star beast [Bronze Headed Tiger]. Originally, the copper-headed tiger was also the existence of the top attack power among the star beasts, but after the mutation, the body was obviously larger. His eyes were red, and he was at least twice as fast as he was before the mutation.
The first time I fought that big guy, if it weren't for my ability to teleport, I almost fell on the road.
The question is, what kind of power did these star beasts that originally belonged here gather here. And what are they here for?
At this time, the communicator suddenly rang. Wei Ming's voice sounded.
'Your Excellency, things are ready. ’
'Got it. ’
Uncle Tai, who turned off the communicator, stood up and shook his head.
It's useless to think more, and everything will be clear when you go.