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Chapter 1082: The Objection from the Clouds
Chapter 1082: The Objection from the Clouds
"Indeed, I've thought about it," Su Yu nodded. "This beam of energy moves at an incredible speed, making it nearly impossible for Emperor Qin Shi Huang and Chancellor Cao to pinpoint its exact location and intercept it in time."
"That means every time the beam strikes, the Dragon Abyss Tetramap Array will be torn apart, and we will suffer significant losses."
"And that's not all," Tina looked into Su Yu's eyes and added, "This is just one tower the Skrulls have built. We don't know if they will build a second, a third, or even more."
"If the Skrulls manage to build more disintegration beam towers and use them in a coordinated attack, the Dragon Abyss Tetramap Array might not hold up."
"You're right; we need to be prepared for that," Su Yu nodded solemnly.
He then turned his gaze northward, toward the location of the disintegration beam tower.
He sighed softly, "Sigh, it seems we must immediately activate the 'Retreat Plan'!"
The "Retreat Plan" was a strategy discussed and formulated by the highest echelons of leadership on Earth before the war began.
The core of the plan was—staged retreats.
The allied forces would withdraw from the first line of defense to the second, then from the second to the third, and so on, until they reached the exit of the Tashin Defense Network.
A detailed plan was essential for the entire retreat process, as the Skrulls would undoubtedly pursue the retreating forces with their warships. The retreating troops would be vulnerable, so the plan needed to be meticulously crafted to minimize casualties.
The first phase of the retreat plan involved a safe withdrawal from the first line of defense to the second.
As the Supreme Commander, Su Yu would choose the right moment to initiate this plan.
The non-combat personnel responsible for logistics would be the first to retreat, followed by non-critical combat personnel (regular soldiers). Next would be the core combat personnel in vital positions (mostly mid-to-lower-level officers), and finally, the high-ranking officers and high-tier powerhouses of 6th Rank and above, with the strongest staying behind to cover the retreat.
With the threat from the Skrulls' disintegration beam tower looming, it was time to put this plan into action!
"Leviathan, notify the entire army to begin the first phase of the retreat plan!" Su Yu issued the command.
"Understood," the AI Leviathan acknowledged, quickly relaying Su Yu's order to the entire military through electronic terminals.
Su Yu didn't use his psychic power to transmit the command because he preferred to use it only for fine-tuning operations on the battlefield, where it wouldn't be intercepted by enemy surveillance devices. For commands to the entire army, he preferred to let AI Leviathan handle it.
...
The mission information quickly reached the electronic terminals of all soldiers and high-tier powerhouses.
No one was surprised by the order; they all began to carry out their tasks as a matter of course.
They had known from the outset that a retreat would be necessary, but they hadn't expected it to come so soon!
Based on the battle conditions over the past two days, everyone had assumed that the allied forces could hold the first line of defense for at least half a month. After that, the Blue Star Allied Forces would abandon the first line and retreat.
But who could have predicted that on the fourth day, the retreat plan would already be in motion, and the battlefield situation would change dramatically due to that disintegration beam tower.
However, just as the Blue Star Allied Forces were executing the order, Su Yu received an objection.
The objection stated disagreement with initiating the retreat now and suggested an alternative course of action.
Yiyi's objection immediately caught Su Yu's attention. Upon closer inspection, he realized it was from Yun Zhongmu.
Without hesitation, Su Yu contacted Yun Zhongmu, and their mental energies quickly connected, establishing a direct communication channel.
"Old Yun, what's your take on this?" Su Yu asked straightforwardly.
"I think we don't need to retreat so hastily. We can afford to wait a bit longer," Yun Zhongmu replied.
"Oh?"
"Here's the thing," Yun Zhongmu explained. "We're retreating now because the Skrulls have deployed the 'Disintegration Ray Towers.' But why do we have to retreat? Why not send a suicide squad to secretly destroy these towers? If the plan succeeds, we could hold the first line of defense for much longer."
"Suicide squad? Who would volunteer for that?"
"I've already thought about this. The best candidates for the suicide squad would be mages, at least at the Sixth Rank, who can cast 'Greater Invisibility.' As for the squad members, our Muyun Guild is willing to contribute four people, and... and I'm willing to lead the squad as the captain!"
"What? You want to be the captain!" Su Yu was taken aback.
Indeed, only those at the Sixth Rank or higher could serve in the suicide squad. The central battlefield was too unstable, and even a detour would be dangerous for anyone below the Sixth Rank. Moreover, 'Greater Invisibility' was essential for infiltrating enemy territory without being detected by the Skrulls' reconnaissance methods.
But what truly surprised Su Yu was Yun Zhongmu's willingness to lead the suicide squad. This mission was almost certain to be a one-way trip—no, it was more like a death sentence.
Yun Zhongmu was willing to make such a significant sacrifice! What kind of spirit was this?
"Yes, I can lead the squad," Yun Zhongmu's mental voice was calm.
He continued calmly, "In the past, I might have feared death, but now Emperor Dixin has assured us that we can be resurrected after we die, so I'm not afraid of sacrificing myself. However, Commander Ke, I have one condition—please resurrect me after I die. I still want to see the wider world out there!"
Su Yu felt a deep respect for him.
He knew Yun Zhongmu well, and in many ways, Yun Zhongmu's character was no less admirable than Zhong Feng. In a sense, he could be considered a "protagonist template."
Su Yu hadn't expected Yun Zhongmu to be so brave, willing to make such a significant sacrifice. Even though they could be resurrected, the willingness to face certain death was not something everyone possessed.
Thus, Su Yu said solemnly, "Alright, I agree with the plan, and I will provide you with the necessary personnel and all the resources you need. I also swear on my honor that if we win this war or our civilization survives, I will do everything in my power to resurrect everyone involved in this mission, and they will be the highest priority."
"Hearing you say that, I'm relieved," Yun Zhongmu took a deep breath. "Let's start planning then. Our Muyun Guild will contribute three more people, and you, Commander Ke, can provide four more, forming an eight-person team. We should be able to complete the mission successfully."
"Agreed. Let's do it as you suggested."
(End of Chapter)
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