Chapter 257 The Light Controlling King and the Autumn Offensive (5700)
The war on the continent of Terra is mainly divided into three parts: the top showdown between the strong, the core target raid by elite troops, and the defensive counterattack by large troops.
Because of the existence of the Ascended, the wars in this world are completely different from those on Earth. In addition to the most common coordination of armored units and infantry units, and the coordination of air units and ground forces, sublimated units also have to cooperate with non-sublimated units.
The result of the collaboration is a combat force composed of ordinary people, mostly composed of mortals and first-level officers. Their mission is not to attack fortresses, or to use their lives to consume the enemy's power... because they can't do it.
Really, based on the conventional firepower of the Terran countries, without relying on fortifications and other fortifications, no matter how many troops there are, they will be blown to ashes.
Therefore, their mission is to 'hold' and 'control the area', and most of them are guards and engineering troops.
Rely on fortresses and fortresses, and use various fortifications that can threaten the Ascendants and Armor to block the enemy's attack.
The top showdown between strong men refers to those who are sublimated at the third level or above.
When they face an ordinary army, they will massacre. If one side has it but the other side does not, unless the other side has etheric weapons and virtual realm machine gods, it will definitely be defeated.
Therefore, when two parties go to war, the top strong ones should be evenly matched, and the large forces of both sides will stick to each party's positions and gradually encroach on the other party's control area.
Then, the responsibility of attacking is given to the "elite troops".
In the past, this elite force referred to high-speed armor-sublimated troops that were mainly armored and second-level sublimated. They had extremely strong mobility and destructive power and could easily cause devastating blows to the enemy.
In the world war in Terra 658, highly mobile armor technology was redeveloped for the first time. It was no longer the 'heavy and stupid' iron golem of the past. In that battle, the Central Empire was completely destroyed.
Junling Castle relied on the power of the black tide of the Dark Mountains to charge directly at the large army of Junling Castle in the northern fortress group of the empire.
The one hundred years since then have been the most glorious hundred years of armor... Only after that, with the advancement of technology in various countries and the popularization of various anti-armor weapons, the fortress has become stronger and stronger, and the armor itself has also changed.
With the constant changes in positioning, ordinary armor has gradually become unable to cope with rapid destruction tasks.
Instead, there are high-speed siege and tactical suppression units like Feiyandi's 'Construction Knight'.
Yin En has already seen the relevant troops of the empire, which are variable-form mobile armor based on the 'High-speed Mobile Fortress' and the 'Sixth Generation Aerospace Armor'.
It can reach speeds several times the speed of sound, carry a large number of heavy artillery shells, and can also transform into armor to assist the Ascendant in close combat.
In comparison, the Flying Flame Knight, which is unable to fly and has a huge target, still has an advantage in firepower, but will still be technologically suppressed by the empire.
This is impossible.
Feiyandi has definitely done some research in this area. Among other things, Yin En knows that the other party can develop the 'Dead River Arms', a tool that converts the power of demons into his own power.
And now, the 'half-demon' like Rong Ying shows that Feiyandi's research on the virtual realm and demons has come very far.
The empire has also researched demon-related technologies, but in the direction of virtual realm and psychic energy, most of them are in various directions related to echo and human memory.
"If you think about it carefully, the Capital of Knowledge is also trying to control the beasts of a thousand stars. There are really no taboos in these Terran countries."
Thinking of this, Yin En couldn't help but shake his head slightly.
Through the previous analysis of Rong Ying, Yin En probably understood the thinking on Feiyandi's side.
The essence of a demon is an information creature condensed from a curse, similar to a goblin.
But goblins are individuals that are instinctively differentiated from the soul of the planet, while demons are individuals that are condensed from the subconscious sea of all intelligent creatures, that is, the human side of the virtual realm.
Melting Shadow's ability to devour souls and convert memories is very similar to the 'Void Sea Blood Demon' that Adelbert once told him. It was a big demon wandering in the subspace, born in the apocalypse disaster of the Flower of Karin.
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Several demon hunters in Yanjiang killed it and sealed it, but it remains immortal unless all memories of it are forgotten.
Feiyandi obviously took a fancy to this essence of the Blood Demon, so it continued to conduct experiments, and even almost created the 'Death River Arms' that could actually give birth to a new Blood Demon.
The Dead River Arms are not strong now. They were broken in the battle between Yin En and the younger generation of heroes from various countries and the dark gold dragon, and can only be repaired slowly.
But this is only because Yin En did not support it with his soul and fear, and even suppressed it.
If you let it go completely, it's hard to imagine how far it will grow.
If the ‘elite troops’ on the Flying Flame Land side are related to demons and things like the ‘Death River Arms’… it’s no wonder that I almost didn’t defeat them on the Path of Star-Ending.
"I remember that on the road to the dying star, the super warrior legion in the Flying Flame Land was called the 'Immortal'... I didn't know the origin at first, but if it is a creation related to some kind of demon and the Dead River Arms... everything makes sense."
After roughly confirming his guess, Yin En continued to look at Rong Ying, who had found a secluded place, closed his eyes and meditated, and began to establish a spiritual connection with the 'headquarters'.
"I hope I can find some hint of Feiyandi's true plan from you..."
He whispered to himself.
at the same time.
January 2, Terra 775.
The lights of Feiyandi, Yuguangdi, and the Rough Stone Research Institute stay up all night long.
Ever since the Flying Flame Land Federation issued the "Scientific Research Priority Decree," a steady stream of funds has been pouring into this land, keeping this place unusually busy.
One of the kings of the Flying Flame Land, the Light Controlling King Carlo Niemathas, sat in his exclusive seat, frowning slightly and looking at the map on the screen in front of him.
The map on the screen is the southwest direction where the empire meets the Flying Flame Land and the surrounding city fortresses in the Far Flame Land desert. The map covered by fog is densely packed with small light spots. Each light spot can slightly illuminate the surrounding area shrouded in fog.
map.
And each light spot represents a spy sent out by Feiyandi, and the information that the spy passed back.
As the light-controlling king who controls the soul of 'Yingying Feiguang', Carlo dislikes darkness very much.
This darkness is not only physical darkness, but also informational darkness... He never fights an unprepared battle.
So, before the war comes, he will light up everything as much as possible.
However, on this map that has been mostly lit up, there is a darkness with only a few tiny fireflies.
A piece of darkness called ‘Nanling’.
Carlo hates this darkness...especially the people who live in this darkness, who are the people he longs for but cannot be, who are born to see the 'light'.
A prophet.
"Can a crisis prophet even predict espionage operations?" He murmured to himself: "Then why can our prophets only foresee 'opportunities'?"
He murmured to himself in a soft tone: "If we do not hinder the development of the empire, our opportunities will completely disappear... The words of the prophet have always been so weird."
"Although no one knows whether this disappearance will be gentle or devastating, it is obvious that the latter is more likely."
"The empire...even if it encounters so many disasters in a row, it still has the potential to destroy us."
Sighing, the Light Controlling King did not think that the prophet's prediction was necessarily correct, especially since all the major forces in Terra had prophets or relics of the prophets that could be used. Under mutual interference, the near future
Fortunately, if you go a little further, it will become unbelievable and even full of errors.
But no matter what, the empire quickly recovered its strength under Axel's rule, and even regained the national strength that it once had when it was able to fight alone against the three kingdoms of Junling Castle, Feiyan Land and Cangtian Royal Court.
Moreover, in the recent period, they have made a big splash in the Alien Research Institute - Canaan Moore's pro-Celestial Court pillar party has been defeated, the elves have fully turned to the empire, and although Guntregum has not come, he has also obtained
He received a sponsorship from the empire, so that it was the Cangtian Royal Court that was surrounded by the Three Kingdoms.
The situation in Feiyandi is even more anxious.
To the southwest of the Flying Flame Land is the Whale Song Cliff, which is the base camp of the Seaborn. It is also where the remnants of the super insect swarm "Sea Demon Insect" that almost swept Terra were located. Although their main nest was destroyed, there are still many nests.
They still exist, and from time to time they try to reunite and give birth to their supreme mother queen again.
All the forces in Terra would fund Whale Song Cliff, so it was no surprise to Flying Flame Land, but this also blocked their access to the outer sea.
To the northwest of the Flying Flame Land is the Far Coast Island - the Far Coast Island is the most remote force on the Terra Continent, and it is also a large force that blocks the outlet of the Quiet Inland Sea. They control the ocean currents between the Terra Continent and the New World.
, are a group of lonely, silent, and difficult-to-communicate guys.
Directly north is the Capital of Knowledge. This is an absolutely neutral organization. Their predecessor was the federal central database of the civilization of the previous era. There are the most powerful doomsday response measures and shelters of the civilization of the previous era, so there are legacy
It also has the most relics of pre-epoch civilization, so that the Capital of Knowledge is the force with the highest average cultural level on the continent of Terra.
As for the east...it's the Empire and the Seven Cities Alliance.
The Flying Flame Land is surrounded by five forces, and there is no way to even go to the New World to get a piece of the pie. It is impossible to open up the land. The two major blood lines within are full of contradictions. If it were not for the existence of the great enemy of the Empire, I am afraid that we would have been on our own long time ago.
Knock out the brains.
To be honest, it would be better to blow out the brains yourself like Canaan Moore. If one party is destroyed, the other party can survive for a while longer by eating the corpse, and the Federation can also integrate its voices and work hard to govern.
Feiyandi, who is firmly stuck, cannot resist the condemnation of other countries to attack the insignificant Whale Song Cliff, or the city of knowledge, which is probably no weaker than them. Not to mention the barrenness and danger of the Far Coast Island, at least it can defend itself.
Their military force is not bad, and the only direction in which they may benefit is from the Seven Cities Alliance and the Empire.
The Seven Cities Alliance originally evolved from several pioneer families in the early days of the empire, and has the same roots as the empire.
In this case, there is only one answer.
That is to attack, to attack in the direction of the empire!
It doesn't matter if you fail. As long as you launch an attack, all the suffocating problems will disappear, and all the conflicts that aggravate the conflicts within the federation will subside. As long as the war starts and some people die, life will become easier.
If I could take another bite out of the empire, that would be great.
Not to mention, there are prophecies to support their actions - if they don't stop the empire from reviving, the Flying Flame Land may be crushed by the empire and pushed into the Sea of Tranquility.
Carlo originally believed that the recent years were a good opportunity. The rebellion of the Empire's Archduke Thorin turned the strongest armed force in the northwest, the Archduke Thorin, into a ghost. Even if the Empire urgently mobilized troops to build fortresses to fight, it was still a hasty move.
Especially in the recent period, the imperial capital has been diverting resources to the eastern front, and the southwest corps cluster has been somewhat turbulent. This is a good opportunity for them to seize the opportunity to launch a massive attack.
However, all this was predicted by the prophet.
Yin Yinfeng's prophecy in Nauman City directly exposed the battle plan that had already been laid out. After receiving his prophecy, the Southwest Corps Group was alert again.
Although he said that the "Flying Flame Land" will definitely succeed... it will definitely succeed. As long as the Federation is willing to pay the price, the Southwest Corps' defense line will definitely be broken... but who will pay the price?
"The prophets of Nanling must be destroyed."
This is the decision of the Federation, but before assassinating the opponent, at least some information about Nanling should be obtained - but now the problem is here.
Feiyandi couldn't get any information about Yin En at all.
As long as you are a spy or a lurker, you will be caught before you get close to the Xiahui Territory, and the third-level powerhouse with the ability to assassinate him is extremely valuable, so setting off like this without information is tantamount to giving it away - let alone
It is said that Yin En was still a disciple of Fudo Fortress back in the day, and his combat prowess was top-notch, even comparable to the strongest geniuses of the younger generation from all over the world.
Generally speaking, the third level used to deliver food, but the fourth level was unable to attack at will across national borders.
Take the King of Light, for example. He is confident that he will kill Yin En after encountering him, but first he can cross the border, and then kill Yin En before the empire's support arrives - every fourth can
Levels are all strategic units that are tightly guarded by other forces. How can they be successfully dispatched so easily?
The trouble lies here.
And this is why the third level can be called the 'high-level', because only the strength of the third level can make those big forces who want to assassinate you tied up and don't know how to deal with them.
"Yin En·Yinfeng..."
Reciting this name silently in his mind again, the Light Controlling King couldn't help but sigh: "Why in this world are there such cheating prophets?"
It was when he suppressed the depression in his heart and maintained his elegance on the surface.
Suddenly, a spot of light lit up on the Nanling map on the screen.
Carlo stared at this spot of light blankly, then stood up abruptly: "Yes!"
Finally got it!
Moreover, look at the area and brightness...it's actually Xia Hui Ling!
As soon as his head turned, Carlo knew who was successful... naturally it was the fusion demon 'Rong Ying'. He lived up to expectations, deceived the defense measures and prophets of the Xiahui Territory, and successfully lit up the Xiahui Territory's
map!
Sitting back, Carlo closed his eyes and meditated. Sure enough, at the other end of time and space, the melting shadow was calling his consciousness.
The information sent back by Rongying is very detailed and important, including the city map of Xiahui Territory, its management system, the level of force, as well as the many policies and laws formulated by the prophet...
Perceiving this information, Light Controlling King Carlo sometimes frowned and sometimes relaxed.
He had to admit that he still underestimated the prophet.
According to Rongying's information, this young alchemist master managed his territory in an orderly manner. He not only promulgated a variety of welfare policies, but also initially solved the food and clothing problem of the territory and mountain residents through new agriculture and imports.
In addition, he has also developed a variety of new weapons. In addition to the existing magnetic storm and light prism series, Xiahui Ling also has a large-scale exoskeleton mechanical armor, although it is currently mainly used for urban patrols and land reclamation.
It is a work, and the model is relatively old and does not have many functions, but the ability to create such a creation is enough to prove that Xiahui Ling's technical level has reached a considerable height.
In addition, one can even vaguely see the almost ubiquitous light prism turrets and magnetic storm coils in Xiahui City.
This is a city armed to the teeth.
Well, according to the information, Xiahui Territory and the City of Knowledge are also cooperating with the dwarves of Fallen Star Hills. No wonder the fortress is so professional. This prophet lord has very clear ideas.
"Thankfully I got the information about Rong Ying."
Taking a long breath, Carlo even felt a sense of joy in his heart: "If Rong Ying hadn't successfully infiltrated, I might have thought that it would take at least three or four years for the mountain people and the Xiahui Leader to become a sufficient threat."
"But looking at it now, I'm afraid it will only take a year before he is no longer a target that can be beheaded or destroyed by an elite team. By then, it will be impossible to eliminate him without dispatching absolutely elite troops.
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"And in four or five years, the re-armed mountain people and the Nanling Mountains operating at full capacity will become the new troop and material supply base for the Southwest Army - by then, there will really be no chance again!"
This is the so-called understanding of subtle things.
Carlo knew that his speculation might be considered too exaggerated by others, but he knew very well what a talented and powerful Ascended Lord could change his territory into.
You know, in a place like Terra, a knowledgeable lord can carry out technological breakthroughs and the construction of major projects alone, shortening a project that took ten years to solve to within one year.
Not to mention, this lord also has a dragon to help him... Damn, if there is a dragon to help prepare the terrain or open up wasteland, God knows how fast this group of people will develop!
"We must start preparing a plan against the Silver Peak Prophet immediately!"
Standing up, the Light Controlling King made up his mind to raise an issue at the next federal conference to completely eliminate the biggest threat to the Flying Flame Land!
"Rong Ying, you will continue to lurk in Xiahui Territory."
He gave instructions to the fusion demon in the distance without hesitation: "When the necessary moment requires your cooperation in the future, you will create chaos in the Xiahui Territory. From now on, you must look for opportunities to find the important areas of the Xiahui Territory. Wait until necessary."
Time to destroy it!"
[As you command, my lord. But it will take time]
‘Rongying’ replied: [I already know where the water purification system and energy system of Xiahui Ling are. This exists in the memory of the original official, but penetration takes time. How long will it take for me to prepare? 】
"Less than a year." King Yuguang said: "The water purification system is irrelevant. After our biological warfare, they must have been prepared for it, but many of the weapon systems of Xiahui Leader require a lot of energy to destroy it."
[Follow the order] ‘Rong Ying’ said: [I’ll go prepare now]
Carlo ended the communication with satisfaction.
And Yin En also thoughtfully ended the monitoring of Rong Ying's soul.
"Less than a year...sounds like before this winter? That should be the period of late summer and early autumn, eight or nine months."
He murmured to himself, and then smiled: "It's okay, there is enough time for me to prepare... Moreover, because of the information revealed by Rongying, Feiyan moved my target priority forward, but they
There is no absolute power that can cross the Southwest Army to deal a fatal blow to me."
"The shorter the time I have to prepare, the shorter the time Feiyandi has to prepare - their upper limit is much higher than mine. In this way, I still have the advantage."
"As for this spy..."
Turning his head, Yin En continued to look at the expressionless 'Rong Ying', but his heart was filled with joy.
The other party has no idea that his inner thoughts are displayed in front of him as if transparently, but he is completely unable to realize this because of the steel seal of his soul.
Feiyandi's plan can also be extracted from him, and it still has some value.
And, half-demon?
"Let me ask the Dragon King and the others if they know about this wonderful life form."
Thinking of this, Yin En's thoughts changed.
Dragon Island.
Yin En, who was studying the Dragon Island database in the Ji Feng Dragon King's domain, suddenly raised his head and said to the empty hall: "Your Majesty the Dragon King, do you know about the existence of 'fusion demons' and 'half demons'?"