Chapter 1685
Chapter 1685 - 1681: Accident
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".....In summary, this incident appears to be accidental by over 90%, and difficult to replicate afterwards...."
After integrating various pieces of intelligence, the achievements and abilities of frontline warriors were affirmed. However, the unexpected "large number of high combat power victories" was still deemed as an unintended gain.
"...Lu Ping’an’s power has just taken shape, and even he didn’t expect this strength to create such a chemical effect among top combat powers, nor did those Quasi-Gods from the enemy anticipate that ’Grey King’ could unleash such a terrifying force..."
A complete transfer of life ability of a top combat power directly to another top combat power is not merely a simple addition of one plus one... Before it went utterly out of control, it represented a complete evolution and transformation of the level of life, a burst of power that exceeded all Observers’ expectations.
"...Next, the enemy’s advanced combat powers will be on alert, but on the other hand, it’s like buying our people a safety insurance. However, right after Grey King went out of control, if we actively use this power, we might turn top combat powers into expendable goods..."
"That won’t happen if it’s done maliciously and deliberately – ’inheritance’ will not occur."
"But he can choose to fight desperately and die in battle on his own accord."
"That is possible... Very few among top combat powers have a bloodline-connection, it would be difficult to persuade them to replicate this. Moreover, unless we trade at a ratio of one to three again, any other scenario seems like a losing deal."
This seems, by all means, to be an accident.
But on the battlefield, one believes in both chance and Qi Yun. As long as the result is good, how it was achieved is of no importance.
And now, the result is...
"There has never been such a wonderful beginning..."
The Foreign Invaders’ entire advanced combat power in Southeast Asia has been severely damaged, especially with the fall of three Quasi-Gods, there is no quick fix.
This means that the "Unsinkable Ship" of the Eastern Country can accelerate the execution of its own mission with little interference.
The Foreign Invaders are typical of the feudal lord system; they have a spot for each lord, with each Big Shot having their own Territory and Legion.
To lose a top combat power is to see his subordinates scatter or struggle internally for power, a definite reduction in strength.
And within the whole Southeast Asia region, there should only be seven or eight such top-tier lords (ninth-order).
If three are lost, it’s not just a reduction by nearly half, but the rest is likely not going to emerge for a desperate fight...... Their loyalty and will to fight have always been quite subtle.
Especially since they are likely still unclear about the reason for this major defeat and are worried about whether humans have developed some secret weapon.
There’s no wall that doesn’t leak air; intelligence will leak eventually, but before then, they should have a period of observation.
"There’s a proposal from Dragon Moon Island to revise the plan, they plan to go directly to Australia..."
"That’s crazy... But, it seems like it might actually be worth a try."
Charging directly at the enemy’s home is too risky.
But now, our side is nearly at its strongest; missing this opportunity...
"Let them decide for themselves."
Even though it’s said to be self-determined, it also means agreement with the frontline’s alternative route.
The original plan was to rescue the Mountainous Kingdom first. This was the baseline plan and is also the most dangerous battlefield currently... Once the Mountainous Kingdom falls, it would mean that Southeast Asia is completely out of control, causing the Southern States to be threatened and become the front line.
If that part of the mission is accomplished, then it would be a patrol-style support to the Island Country in the Pacific Ocean, a strategy of hitting swiftly but moving slowly.
And by then, it would also nearly be time to prepare for the return journey.
Too tough a bone won’t be gnawed at; it’s merely a demonstration of the Eastern Country’s presence, signaling to those island countries "we are still here," and help out where we can on the way.
At this time, some Death Squads will also be dispatched to Australia to gather intelligence and information.
This level of strategic deployment, once initiated, cannot be concealed; all maneuvers are overt.
However, given such a good starting point, the frontline naturally wants to revamp the strategic plan...
"How many spies have we sent out? Although we’re getting intelligence back, its actual significance is limited. It’s only with aggressive reconnaissance that we can obtain more."
"From what I know of those Fishman Leaders, they’ll fight very conservatively until they understand why the Quasi-Gods have fallen..."
"The advantage of unmanned drones will soon vanish; they will quickly develop targeted countermeasures, like electromagnetic storms and the like."
The opportunity is too good to miss, with the favor of time, location, and harmony.
However, this is not just a casual probe; an offensive of the scale of Dragon Moon Island must achieve results... The losses incurred by defeat are simply unbearable for the Eastern Country.
Yet one factor ultimately tipped the balance of decision-making.
"Increasing evidence proves that they have overcome the Poison Sea."
Some things have reached their limits; the oceans will soon return to being their stronghold, and at that time, such a scale of counteroffensive will become tenfold, a hundredfold harder.
Finally, the decision-makers decided to take a gamble.
"Deploy more advanced combat power and reinforcements, at the very least to ensure the safe retreat of Dragon Moon Island."
In the end, the plan was approved, and the whole strategy reached the ultimate high-level goal.
The next day, in coordination, the East’s New Tokyo, the South’s Mountainous Kingdom, along with Eastern Country’s allied countries all began their offenses.
They still only served as a distraction, preventing the enemy’s lords and legions from returning.
At the same time, other military regions of the Eastern Country also initiated attacks.
On the one hand, it was to support the slow-moving Dragon Moon Island, while also ensuring that their supply lines would not be cut off.
On the other hand, they also hoped to leverage this opportunity to force out more of the enemy’s hidden combat power, eliminating potential threats to their offense.
Lu Ping’an himself was still busy.
His ability to be effective against Senior Professionals this time was both accidental and inevitable, but to make it more consistently effective, much tuning was still needed.
Let alone far-fetched ideas, the "designated inheritance" tactic, as a last-ditch effort in desperate times, is quite effective.
However, if not used well, giving it away for free is possible... even the Successor and the one being succeeded might both end up giving away for free.
"The potential for losing control is too high; Top Professionals have reached a state of considerable stability and sensibility. Shattering their stable structure all at once, while bringing immense power, cannot be settled down easily."
This trump card, if mishandled, turns into a suicide weapon, but since the Foreign Domain’s Top Combat Power is unaware, it can be used as a lethal weapon for threats.
The development of the situation has confirmed expectations; when interception was faced again, the enemy’s Top Combat Power was far away, completely lacking the previous arrogance and haughtiness.
Thus, with both friend and foe highly focused, Dragon Moon Island slowly sailed towards Australia.
— End of Chapter 1685 —