Free Web NovelChapter 2687: Chapter 1817: The Plan Begins
In fact, when the Insect Swarm army rushed here and began to enjoy their mushroom feast, this part of Duanmu Huai’s plan was considered completely accomplished. Next, he didn’t even need to do anything, as the Orcs and the Insect Swarm would begin to mutate like substances undergoing a chemical reaction.
The Insect Swarm would increase their numbers by devouring the Orcs, and under the combat pressure from the Swarm, the Orcs would begin to breed and evolve at the fastest speed, recreating the nightmare of the third Tyran war years ago. They would rapidly increase each other’s numbers like a double helix, but considering that this is within the Eye of Fear, Duanmu Huai wasn’t worried about the victory of one side bringing trouble to humans.
At least for now, the trouble for the Demon is greater. Duanmu Huai hoped that these two could bring enough trouble to the Demons within the Eye of Fear, at least keeping them too occupied to pay attention to their little moves outside the Eye of Fear.
Before leaving this world, the last thing Duanmu Huai did was to have Pado Filis secretly throw the Beastman Crown into the city occupied by the Genetic Thieves. After all, the Orcs needed a target, and this crown was currently useless to Duanmu Huai, but not necessarily to the Orcs.
After that, Duanmu Huai decisively chose to retreat by closing the Teleportation Portal to that world and returning to the Tribunal’s warship.
"Mr. Knight, you’re finally back!"
Upon seeing Duanmu Huai’s reappearance, everyone else sighed in relief, Ann included. Duanmu Huai also sheepishly waved at them. At the same time, he noticed a familiar figure among the crowd.
"Frieren, you’re back too?"
"Just got back not long ago, I was still hoping to see what your Orc form would look like."
Frieren’s answer was as calm as ever, which didn’t surprise Duanmu Huai.
"Sorry to make you worry, anyway, although there were some mistakes, now everything is ready... Maria?"
"I can only say that we’ve reached the necessary minimum."
The blue-haired girl in a red robe, addicted to COS oil man, shrugged her shoulders.
"If you could give me more time, it might be safer."
"I didn’t expect it to be so fast either, I originally hoped to delay a bit longer."
Duanmu Huai looked a bit embarrassed, but since he caused this trouble, he decided not to dwell on it for now. Talking about it now wouldn’t change anything, would it?
But opportunities are fleeting, and if Duanmu Huai doesn’t act quickly, the Demons, struck dizzy by such a massive invasion of their homeland, might have few chances left. If Duanmu Huai doesn’t unfold his plan soon, the recovering Demons might counterattack, taking down the Orcs and the Insect Swarm together—after all, it’s the Eye of Fear, the meeting place of Subspace and the real world.
Although in the most ideal scenario, Duanmu Huai hoped the chemical reaction between the Orcs and the Insect Swarm could deliver a significant blow to the Demons in the Eye of Fear, rationally, he could easily envision more Demons continuously attacking both sides, consuming them completely.
So, there was no extra time to waste.
"What’s the situation with the Insect Swarm?"
Duanmu Huai turned to Aikute, who made a gesture, and soon the Reconnaissance Fleet’s images appeared before Duanmu Huai.
"Most of the Insect Swarm has entered the Eye of Fear, but some are still on guard outside."
Although both the Insect Swarm and Orcs are perceived as fearless, in terms of warfare, they are both very mature and experienced. Clearly, the purpose of this guard fleet is to prevent someone from sneaking up from behind. Once they are attacked, the Insect Swarm fleet would immediately turn around to eliminate the threat from the rear.
"Begin the operation."
Duanmu Huai thought for a moment and decided not to wait for the opportunity—such opportunities are like lottery tickets; you always believe you’ll hit the jackpot, but when you check the numbers, you find you always missed by a hair. Likewise, the so-called "best timing" never really exists.
Relying on the Orcs and Insect Swarm to create the best opportunity for you is not as good as creating it yourself.
Hence, Duanmu Huai made his decision.
"The First Fleet will set off first, annihilate those Insect Swarm at the fastest speed, and then activate the Planet Fortress, officially starting the plan."
This time, Duanmu Huai went all out. In fact, when the First Fleet, like stars, broke through the Net Path and appeared at the gate of the Eye of Fear, the Insect Swarm there couldn’t even react before being completely annihilated by the roaring gunfire. The remaining survivors also turned to dust in Duanmu Huai’s ruthless God of Destruction’s Power.
This easy start didn’t bring Duanmu Huai any comfort, because he was well aware that once the Insect Swarm realized something was wrong, he would suffer a stormy assault.
Clearly, even Orcs can differentiate between an enemy that can instantly annihilate their rear troops and one that is entangled with the vanguard, as who poses a greater threat.
But that’s not the end. Following the arrival of the First Fleet were three gleaming Planet Fortresses. Each one is as large as the moon, equipped with Macro Cannon Light Spears and air defense systems. Duanmu Huai could be sure that even Isherlon couldn’t compare to the tip of these heavily armed Planet Fortresses.
They orbit the star of the Galaxy where the Eye of Fear resides, almost like they have become its satellites. Meanwhile, a massive number of construction ships started to deploy, beginning the construction of the Ether Synchronous Engine framework on the star.
"Construction has begun, everything is normal so far."
Maria glanced at the progress bar in front of her, then began to report to Duanmu Huai, who was sitting in a chair, silently staring at the distant Eye of Fear. He could be sure that perhaps the Evil Gods had already detected his trick, but they still didn’t know what he was doing. After all, even Evil Gods do not have the ability to foresee the future. Maybe before the Ether Synchronous Engine is completed, they will tentatively send some fleets to launch attacks, but when the Ether Synchronous Engine is finished and Duanmu Huai activates this machine, that’s when the most dangerous part begins.
"Construction progress at five percent."
The question is, who will come?
While listening to the report, Duanmu Huai pondered this question. Among those who turned to Chaos, Angellon, Magnus, Mortarion, and Rogal have all died by his hand. Several others should have been dealt with when they betrayed The Emperor; the remaining one might only be Boss Pi, who poses no threat to him?
Of course, eliminating the Primordial does not mean that their Legions will also be wiped out, so Duanmu Huai could imagine that, like Abaddon’s Black Crusade, those Evil Gods are very likely to find a chosen one to lead them out of the Eye of Fear and attempt to reenact the battle to destroy Kadia Planet.
However, it’s unfortunate that Duanmu Huai’s Tribunal is a tougher nut to crack than Katchang. If this group of traitors isn’t afraid of death, then let them come!
"Progress at eight percent, the thirteenth, eighteenth, and twenty-first fleets are in position."
The sky-covering fleet practically enveloped the entire Star Sector; the Tribunal’s resources have been fully exposed. This time, the assembled warships even outnumbered those that confronted the monster army at the core of the Milky Way. They are like steel fortresses, connected to form a great wall across the Galaxy. The black muzzles aim at the tear in the Universe, ready to perform a ’wound cleansing and disinfection’.
"The twenty-third and thirtieth fleets are in position."
Aikute simultaneously reported and busily moved a fleet in front of the command console to their designated defense zones.
"Reserve fleets have reached the designated positions."
Not all warships were deployed; several reserve fleets were hidden by Aikute in the Net Path (considering that black bean sprouts could hide in there for tens of millions of years for secret parties, the extent of the Net Path’s vastness can be imagined, after all, the Ancient Saints did not need to be as frugal as The Emperor when building the Net Path).
"Progress at nine percent..."
As time ticked by, Duanmu Huai appeared a bit bored, and so were the others at the moment. The onset of a grand battle does indeed stretch nerves tight, but as the saying goes, ’Strike while the iron is hot, then wane, and finally exhaust’, not everyone can keep their nerves taut at all times.
Of course, Ann, Mary, and Hei Chuan Chi Yin had already each entered the Planet Fortresses they were responsible for, having themselves or their deputies report the situation every hour.
Most of the time, it was "Everything is normal."
If it could remain this way, it would be great, but unfortunately, that’s easier said than done.
Soon, Duanmu Huai heard the report he anticipated.
"Insect Swarm fleet signal detected!"
With Aikute’s report, Duanmu Huai saw on the tactical map a massive wave of the Insect Swarm fleet emerging from within the Eye of Fear. Clearly, they seem to have indeed detected the problem and are attempting to break through.
Fortunately, Duanmu Huai had long thought of a solution.
"Full firepower, drive them back!"
Duanmu Huai didn’t intend to completely eliminate this Insect Swarm fleet but to push them back to the Eye of Fear. On one hand, this would allow the Insect Swarm fleet to continue their interactions with the Orcs. On the other hand, it serves as a signal. If after suffering this painful blow, the Insect Swarm fleet still chooses to break through again, it means that those within the Eye of Fear are planning a major move, and Duanmu Huai can seize the chance to prepare.
"Understood, target locked...open fire!"
Upon hearing Duanmu Huai’s command, Aikute chose to follow it without hesitation.
Immediately, countless gunfires transformed into starlight-like brilliance, whistling towards the Insect Swarm fleet ahead.
