Chapter 2294: A New Wave of Natural Disasters!

Zhao Chen looked at the battlefield remains before him.

Everywhere there were the remains of Zerg creatures, drifting Zerg units, and the remains of some giant Zerg motherships.

You can even see some insect eggs and small insects inside.

They seemed completely unaware that the war was over, and were now instinctively devouring the surrounding Zerg remains to grow rapidly.

"The conclusion drawn from this battle is..."

If the Zerg attacks that follow every 72 hours and 100 hours are of this scale...

We can definitely withstand it.

During the battle, as long as we do not lose any starships.

Our biggest investment comes from battlefield consumption, such as interstellar missiles, shells, and energy blocks.

Regarding this battle...

Our total battlefield expenditure was around 300 billion to 350 billion.

The costs include subsequent repairs to the interstellar warships, compensation for casualties, fleet reorganization, and the replenishment of interstellar fighters, interstellar drones, and combat mechs.

It won't exceed 500 billion Star Coins.

Secretary Barbara had already calculated a number, and she continued, "Let's assume that the interval between each round is seventy-two hours."

You previously stated that this offensive would continue for nine months.

That means there are still 90 waves of attacks like this.

The total battlefield costs will be within 50 trillion star coins.

Zhao Chen frowned: "Fifty trillion star coins?"

So, if we calculate it this way...

This already exceeds the current annual output of our Dragonflight civilization, doesn't it?

"Over the past year, the total annual output value of our Xiaolong civilization across nine star systems has reached 30 trillion star coins."

Indeed, it exceeds the annual output value of our Xiaolong civilization.

Currently, the combined annual output of these three star systems over the past year is around ten trillion star coins.

If we only look at this aspect...

We would have to pay five times the price to protect these three star systems, which is indeed a losing proposition.

But this isn't how it's calculated.

First, we can levy taxes on businesses and individuals still operating in these three star systems!

This will increase the economic benefits generated by these three star systems!

"The focus is on those companies."

We grant different levels of tax increases to companies of different levels.

The reason is quite simple.

What are we, the JF-17 fleet, fighting here for? Isn't it to protect the production of these companies?

If we are the only ones making sacrifices on the front lines while these companies are making money in the background, then they have made no contribution whatsoever. Is that right?

We can completely abandon these three galaxies.

As a result, these corporate groups have no chance to make money.

Therefore, as long as our tax increases are reasonable, they will accept them.

I've done the calculations, just looking at corporate taxes alone.

This would at least double the number of these three star systems, plus the taxes levied on individuals.

The next year.

The output value of these three star systems is expected to exceed 30 trillion star coins, tripling directly!

“But the output value of 30 trillion star coins is still quite far from the investment of 50 trillion star coins!” Zhao Chen pointed to these two figures.

No, no, no.

This is just the first step.

Open source and reduce expenditure.

Having discussed open source, the next step is naturally cost reduction.

The figure of 50 trillion Star Coins was derived from the consumption of our first battlefield.

If the enemy's combat strength remains unchanged, we can continuously refine our tactics.

Previously, a single battle would consume 500 billion star coins, but not every battle will necessarily consume that amount in the future.

It could be 400 billion, 300 billion, or even less.

Don't forget.

In this first battle, we deployed our elite troops.

However, our defense line was not yet completed.

After we complete the construction of our T3 Stormfortress-class large starport and T4 Stormwind City starport.

Our combat effectiveness will be further enhanced!

In addition, we have a third point.

Do you see these Zerg remains?

I've already asked Chief Engineer Anne.

We can build several factories here to convert these Zerg remains into the energy we need for the upcoming battles.

According to our calculations.

After all of this was prepared.

The battlefield costs after a single round of combat could potentially be reduced to 200 billion star coins!

If we calculate based on this number, it would take nine months.

The total cost of the final battle will not even exceed 20 trillion star coins.

Compared to the 30 trillion star coins produced by the three star systems, we still have a surplus!

This is no longer a losing proposition.

Based on Barbara's secretary's calculations, the deal did indeed seem promising.

"In addition to that, we also gained other benefits."

Through rounds of battles, we can train experienced naval crew members and soldiers.

This will further enhance our combat effectiveness.

In addition, we can use this opportunity to build more industrial plants to produce interstellar missiles, shells, and energy blocks to meet the needs of our frontline battlefields.

And when we go to war with other trial civilizations in the future, these production lines can also be put into full operation.

In this way, we can be said to have established a virtuous cycle military system ahead of time.

In addition, all the starport fortresses we built were mobile.

If needed in the future, we can also transport these starports to other battlefields.

These are all hard assets.

So it seems like this is a disaster.

"But through our actions, we've completely turned it into an opportunity for military reform and training!" Secretary Barbara stated firmly.

Zhao Chen's eyes lit up.

Barbara's description of the scene is indeed very reasonable, and it also makes people look forward to it.

"very nice.

You should immediately have the staff conduct a simulation based on this.

We need to develop a feasible plan as soon as possible, and implement it immediately after it passes review!

"yes!"

Zhao Chen looked at Chu Xuan beside him: "It seems that for a long time to come, we will have to focus on this area."

Marshal Chu Xuan nodded as she looked at the battlefield before her.

She has already begun preparing for the second wave of attacks on the Zerg.

She wants to make each victory far surpass the last.

A few days later.

The Xiaolong civilization announced a temporary law to be implemented in three star systems.

A new tax will be levied on all businesses across the three star systems. This tax will be part of a special fund dedicated to the fight against the Zerg hordes on the frontier battlefield.

This tax will be abolished once the Zerg tide battle ends.

Regarding the implementation of this tax.

Naturally, many business owners verbally opposed the idea, and there was considerable criticism.

But when it came to paying taxes, everyone was very honest and paid every single penny due.

Because the Xiaolong Civilization has added a clause stating that any company unwilling to pay this tax will be shut down directly.

These businessmen are well aware that as long as these star systems and businesses still exist, paying more taxes will only mean earning a little less money.

But if the galaxy is gone, then these money-making machines will be gone forever.

Even if they relocate their industries to other star systems, it's still starting all over again.

With the expectation of a restart, everyone naturally hopes that everything can continue as usual.

Therefore, they all hoped that the Xiaolong civilization's fleet could hold out.

As for the personal taxes levied on the locals, although they exist, the increase is not significant.

Moreover, it adopts a tiered system.

Those at the bottom of the income ladder may only have a few dozen yuan left after all.

It primarily targets high-income groups.

This arrangement was acceptable to everyone.

For those with low incomes, those few dozen yuan are just the cost of skipping a meal.

For those with high incomes, it might be a bit heartbreaking.

However, switching jobs and finding a new job in another star system comes at a high price.

Therefore, the vast majority still choose to stay here.

After the Wyvern civilization successfully repelled the first attack by the Zerg swarm fleet.

The locals also became more determined, believing that the Xiaolong civilization could defend these three star systems.

Everyone's lives and work are gradually returning to normal.

Then, the second time, the third time, the fourth time, and the fifth time.

Ten battles in a row.

The Xiaolong fleet only suffered the loss of two T3-class interstellar warships, and they were not destroyed, but merely damaged beyond repair.

The total number of casualties did not exceed one thousand.

At the same time, the establishment of starports, as well as various types of interstellar fortresses and combat satellites, has made the defenses of the Xiaolong civilization increasingly robust.

A good order gradually emerged.

People were no longer terrified by the appearance of these Zerg fleets.

Each live broadcast of the battlefield was treated like a banquet.

In comparison.

Other trial civilizations are already in complete chaos.

The Crimson Flame Federation directly abandoned more than 90% of the star systems in the danger zone, retaining only two extremely important star systems.

At the same time, attacks were launched against the Golden Eye Mutual Aid Association, the three giants, and the star system on the other side of deep space.

It turned into a mad dog.

Other trial civilizations were also fighting, but compared to them, none were as frantic.

Half a year has passed in the blink of an eye.

All the trial civilizations have undergone earth-shattering changes.

Zhao Chen looked at the report in front of him.

"Currently, the Beast Alliance still ranks first in overall strength among the five trial civilizations, and there are still three trial civilizations in existence."

However, the number of star systems under complete control has been reduced to twenty-one, and three other star systems are in a state of war.

The number of active interstellar warships has also been reduced to 200,000.

Of these, there are still 20,000 T4 starships, and the rest are T3-class!

Order is relatively stable, and there are no major problems internally or externally.

"Some issues have arisen within the Golden Eyes Mutual Aid Association. Among the five trial civilizations, more than 90% of the star system territory of one of them is located in the danger zone."

Other trial civilizations advocated abandoning the star systems within these dangerous zones, which this trial civilization naturally disagreed with.

Fortunately, after some bargaining, the other trial civilizations agreed to provide some compensation, thus preventing internal divisions from occurring everywhere.

Currently, 27 star systems are under complete control, and another 5 star systems are at war.

The total number is said to exceed 700,000 interstellar warships.

This included 3,000 T4 starships, 500,000 T3 starships, and 200,000 T2 starships.

Overall assessment indicates that while there are internal conflicts, they are still manageable.

However, if the danger zone expands again, this situation could very well escalate!

"The three trial civilizations of the Tri-Star Alliance can be said to be the luckiest in this disaster, as only two of their star systems are located within the danger zone."

They chose to give up directly.

We currently have complete control over twenty star systems, and another star system is at war.

The total number is 250,000 starships, including 2,500 T4 starships, 200,000 T3 starships, and 50,000 T2 starships.

The Crimson Flame Federation is in the worst situation.

Within the past six months, one of the original trial civilizations was directly devoured by its own forces.

The original number of galaxies has been reduced to five!

There are also five others within the combat zone.

It now possesses 200,000 interstellar warships.

This included 1,500 T4 starships, 130,000 T3 starships, and 70,000 T2 starships.

It can be said that the Crimson Flame Federation has now been pushed to the brink of disaster, and they may do anything they want in the future.

It is currently the biggest internal threat among the five trial civilizations.

Fortunately, the coordinates of the star system where the Crimson Flame Federation is located are not connected to ours.

So it shouldn't affect us.

The three trial civilizations on the other side of deep space did not suffer great losses in this danger, and they have complete control over nineteen star systems.

In addition, three other star systems are in a state of war.

The current total number is 200,000 interstellar warships.

This included 2,000 T4 starships, 100,000 T3 starships, and 50,000 T2 starships.

The only disadvantage was that they suffered considerable losses of interstellar warships during these six months.

However, they have all increased their investment in the military production industry.

I've heard that many trial civilizations have given up on researching and developing new technologies.

They all began to ramp up the production of interstellar warships in pursuit of immediate military strength.

This has essentially become the consensus of all the trial civilizations.

Because of the changes in the rules of the Trials of God.

The emergence of the natural disaster wave made everyone realize that this was God's trial, accelerating the process of elimination.

In the near future, it is highly likely that only a few galaxies will remain.

By then, these trial civilizations will have no choice but to fight.

"There are also some other messages."

The frequency of our investigations from the other side of deep space has increased again.

Because of our battle on the border of the Ninth Galaxy.

The commotion generated by the battle risks being detected by radar and other equipment on the other side of deep space.

"Therefore, it's highly likely that information such as how many star systems and how many fleets we possess will soon be exposed to all the trial civilizations," Secretary Barbara said solemnly.

This is essentially equivalent to holding a dagger in the hands of someone on the other side of deep space, which could be used to stab the Xiaolong civilization at any time.

No one knows when the dagger will fall.

"Chu Xuan".

Based on our current military strength.

"If we were to fight against all the trial civilizations, how confident would we be?" Zhao Chen asked Chu Xuan, having already anticipated the worst-case scenario.

Chu Xuan thought about it for a moment.

She said, "It depends on who makes the first move."

If our information is completely exposed, and those trial civilizations attack us first.

Our chances of winning are probably less than 10%.

Because we need to strengthen our defenses here while also fighting those trial civilizations.

This means we'll be dragged into a multi-front war!

"But what if we make the first move?"

Then our chances of winning could increase to 30%, or even 40%.

Zhao Chen was somewhat surprised, not expecting that the arrangement of going first or second would make such a big difference.

"If we had made the first move."

Then I will arrange a large-scale offensive operation.

It mainly serves two purposes.

To eliminate weak but threatening military forces and factions.

"Weaken the military power of some extremely threatening forces!" Marshal Chu Xuan held up two fingers.

Zhao Chen immediately understood Chu Xuan's intention.

"But it must be said that the timing of action is crucial."

If we had acted sooner...

That might mean that by forcing the other party to take a response, we ended up stepping into the storm prematurely.

If we act too late.

That could lead to the first scenario.

Marshal Chu Xuan said helplessly.

This timing is indeed crucial.

Zhao Chen looked at his secretary Barbara beside him: "You need to take responsibility for this."

We should intensify the training of our bottom-line personnel who are on the other side of deep space.

At all costs, any valuable information must be transmitted back immediately.

Especially when it comes to the possibility that intelligence information about us might be disclosed from the other side of deep space!

In addition, Chu Xuan.

You should prepare a combat plan in advance.

To achieve this, all that's needed is to issue the order.

Your legion fleet can be fully prepared for battle within seventy-two hours.

They can be mobilized immediately, and a fight can break out!

Marshal Chu Xuan and Secretary Barbara nodded in unison.

"This trial of the gods will likely yield results in three to five years at the shortest, and ten years at the longest," Zhao Chen said with some emotion.

Soon, the nine-month-long wave of natural disasters ended at some point.

For ordinary people, it felt as if the disaster was over.

But only those at the highest levels of the Trials of the Gods knew that this was far from over.

It's just that the sword hasn't fallen yet.

finally!

Three months after the wave of natural disasters stopped.

A new message appeared in the minds of all the leaders of the trial civilizations.

That's about the boundaries of a new safe zone.

It was shrunk by half again, based on the previous method!

This time, six out of the nine star systems of the Xiaolong civilization are within the danger zone!