Chapter 1790 - 564: The Carefully Orchestrated "Ambush

Chapter 1790: Chapter 564: The Carefully Orchestrated "Ambush

After that failure, the Church resolved to organize a large-scale attack.

Of course, this is certainly not speculation, but the result confirmed repeatedly over the past few days using the Magic Mirror. The time is today.

"Deliberately scheduling the showcase today, using it as a reason to enhance the fleet’s alertness. If we still can’t win, then I can only give up on this group of half-modified researchers..."

Bai Yi murmured to herself, stepping through one of the outer doors of the Space Station. A fleet officer waiting behind the door immediately stepped forward.

"Lord Fanmao, the Commander has agreed to your proposal and has increased the fleet’s alert level during the showcase."

Bai Yi simply nodded to show she understood, then continued forward without turning back.

Bai Yi had foreseen this outcome.

Her influence within the Gemini Civilization was formidable, and reasonable suggestions were easily accepted.

As she entered the hall, the group of researchers noticed her, all halting their discussions to greet her warmly, making way for her to proceed to the center of the hall.

This was the result of her superpower’s influence. After all, under the eyes of the Three Great Civilizations, her actions were more cautious compared to when she modified that one researcher.

But it was also more discreet. Even the faint green magic power that used to emit from her eyes had vanished.

Bai Yi walked into the interior unnoticed and saw the virtual projection of the ship cannon at the center.

Almost simultaneously, the remote projections of the leaders of the Three Great Civilizations appeared in the cordoned-off central area.

"Welcome, gentlemen..."

"I heard you have completed the Genetic Collapse Cannon?"

Before Bai Yi could finish, the Emperor, who had arrived via projection, interrupted.

Looking at the virtual projection he had seen in reports, he nodded appreciatively.

The virtual projection was of a cannon barrel encased in multiple floating rings, with densely packed runes on the rings and barrel, and a basic ship cannon base attached underneath.

This was clearly a Magic Guiding Device that combined magic with machinery!

"Yes, with the efforts of the Radiant Federation’s researchers, it has finally been perfected, and production is now on the agenda." Bai Yi smiled subtly and introduced simply.

The ship cannon currently was not the first-generation version. Initially, it was just a genetic decomposition spell derived from the Gemini Empire’s magical knowledge.

However, that spell’s range was too short and lacked practicality in interstellar war.

It ultimately took another half month, combining it with the Radiant Federation’s Energy Concentration Technology, to successfully create the current ship cannon.

As a result, she also acquired a special spell technique from the Gemini Empire, which could greatly enhance the effect of the superpower by-product when implemented.

However, Bai Yi did not include this in her introduction.

"That’s about it. Unfortunately, it can now only become a straightforward beam, lacking the expansive attack range of a missile."

"This is already very good; it’s still just the first-generation version.

With this, most of the Insect Swarm threat can be eliminated."

"That is indeed..."

Bai Yi looked at the Emperor’s delighted expression and gave a mysterious smile.

Good, this weapon against the Insect Swarm had indeed boosted the Emperor’s confidence significantly.

So perhaps, the Insect Swarms hiding and developing in the Starry Sky for so long can finally become active again...

"When can it be tested?"

"Rest assured, there will soon be an opportunity for testing."

The Emperor suddenly realized and smiled: ℯ

"Oh right, Fan Mao, you also suspected that the Church might attack soon.

Heh, looking at the standoff with our fleet at the frontline, it doesn’t seem like they are going to launch an attack..."

Before the Emperor could finish speaking, a warning that echoed throughout the warship directly interrupted him.

"Warning, an unknown fleet has been detected transitioning to the rear of the fleet, having crossed the third-level alert line..."

Emperor:?

After a brief surprise, the Emperor regained his composure, looked deeply at Fan Mao, and immediately issued an order:

"All fleets immediately enter wartime state, commence defense as per the planned strategy, and protect the Space Station!"

Due to Fan Mao’s proposal, the fleet had specifically trained for scenarios where enemies appeared both in front and behind.

"Our people are ready to set off as well."

"Our Saien fleet lacks long-range teleportation, and travel through the Star Gate will take slightly longer."

The projections of the President and the General Assembly President, after seemingly communicating with someone for a moment, quickly stated.

The device originally used for projecting the ship cannon model seamlessly switched to live projections of the battlefield.

"Didn’t expect this would actually happen, Fan Mao was not wrong.

However, isn’t the fleet reacting a bit too quickly...

Hmm? Fleet alert status enhanced?"

The Emperor, observing the changes in their fleet on the projection, sensed something unusual and quickly discovered Fan Mao’s suggestion from earlier.

He couldn’t help but glance sideways at Fan Mao.

"It seems Fan Mao’s suggestion is more than just guesswork...

Was there something prophesizing they acquired? A relic of that prior war? Fan Mao didn’t seem to have gained nothing from that war..."

With occasional coincidences from before, this series of events had already raised suspicions.

In his view, only the Faithful Gods of the past could possess such wondrous abilities.

As it happens, a captured individual previously mentioned a Faithful God capable of divination, and most of the remnants were taken by Fan Mao...

The Emperor didn’t realize that he had unwittingly guessed the truth.