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Chapter 664: The Dilemma of No Reinforcements
Chapter 664: The Dilemma of No Reinforcements
Next, the Blue Star cultivators swiftly moved between the giant psychic springs.
In just six and a half hours, they visited seven giant psychic springs!
The third spring they visited was located on Galdhøpiggen in Norway;
The fourth spring was on Mont Blanc in the French Alps;
The fifth spring was in Africa, specifically on Toubkal in North Africa;
The sixth spring was Mount Kenya in the Great Rift Valley of East Africa;
The seventh spring was the famous Mount Kilimanjaro.
For the last four giant springs, the Great Cultivators followed the same strategy—first, they broke through the base's force field shield, then they retreated once the Skrull reinforcements arrived.
During their long journey, the only significant challenge they faced was the massive depletion of their internal mana. However, the relevant authorities promptly dispatched transport units to deliver sufficient spirit energy canisters to the paths the Great Cultivators would take, allowing their fierce attacks to continue.
However, Mount Kilimanjaro, the seventh and final spring, was the last stop for the Blue Star cultivators.
At the first three giant springs (Caucasus, Damavand, and Ural), the Skrull expeditionary force sent a single divine-level cultivator for support each time;
For the next four springs, the expeditionary force dispatched teams of ten seventh-tier cultivators for support.
Now, the expeditionary force's reserve of seventh-tier and above cultivators was depleted, and they could no longer send any reinforcements.
And the Blue Star cultivators were waiting for this opportunity!
At the Mount Kilimanjaro giant spring.
Before the base's force field shield was breached, ten seventh-tier Skrull cultivators appeared, crossing through a spatial rift.
Su Yu glanced up at them.
These ten seventh-tier Skrull cultivators consisted of four spirit energy warriors, four spirit energy masters, one spirit energy mech master, and one psychic force master.
Seeing the reinforcements arrive, the Blue Star cultivators immediately stopped their attack, reformed their ranks, and retreated to the outer perimeter of the base.
Su Yu loudly addressed all the Great Cultivators, "Everyone, pay attention! This is the last spring with Skrull reinforcements! The next spring will have no reinforcements, and it will be ours!"
"Right, keep it up."
"The next spring will definitely be ours!"
Despite their fatigue, the Great Cultivators responded enthusiastically.
Su Yu wasn't worried about the Skrulls overhearing him.
After all, they had already attacked seven springs, and the Skrulls, unless they were utterly foolish, would have already guessed their strategy. Speaking loudly could serve as a form of psychological pressure.
As Su Yu had anticipated, the Skrull high command, through translation, understood what Su Yu said, but it didn't affect their resolve.
At the Skrull expeditionary force headquarters.
Emperor Manina XIII and his trusted general, Rance, stared at the 3D projection of Mount Kilimanjaro, their faces expressionless, completely silent.
As they watched the Blue Star cultivators successfully retreat from Mount Kilimanjaro and board supersonic fighters to fly away, Rance finally broke the silence:
"Your Majesty, we have no more reserve reinforcements. The next spring will likely fall to the Blue Star people."
"Hmph!" Manina slammed his fist on the table, causing the Rak bug juice on it to splash and cover Rance.
However, Rance didn't reach out to wipe it off, nor did he even glance at it, acting as if nothing had happened.
"Rance, I ask you," Manina said, his gaze sharp, "is there truly no way to stop the Blue Star people from taking the next spring?"
Manina had always viewed these Earthlings as inferior beings, mere insects.
Now, these insects were openly plotting under the bright sky, and Manina found himself utterly powerless to counter their schemes, which left a bitter taste in his mouth.
"Actually," Lanchi said, trembling as he observed the enraged Emperor, "it's not entirely without a solution, but the cost is rather high."
He paused for a moment to gather his thoughts before continuing, "If my judgment is correct, the Earthlings' next target will be the Langer Mountains at the southernmost tip of the African continent.
They have just taken off and will need at least half an hour to reach their destination.
If we dispatch 100 sixth-stage experts to provide support, we should be able to hold out for three hours.
However, the cost would be significant. While 100 sixth-stage experts on paper have a combat strength far exceeding that of a single ordinary eighth-stage expert, they are not a cohesive unit and could be picked off one by one.
Based on my calculations, if we manage to hold out for three hours, about one-fifth of the sixth-stage experts will be lost, meaning at least 20 will die."
"Twenty people?" Manina's anger subsided slightly upon hearing Lanchi's words.
He stared at the 3D projection showing a large hole in the Kilimanjaro force field shield, unable to speak for a long time.
Of course, he desperately wanted to defend all the giant hot springs and give the Earthlings a harsh lesson.
However, the expected loss of over 20 sixth-stage experts was something he could not accept.
After all, G2 had only about 400 sixth-stage experts and above. Losing 5% of them in one go would be a significant blow to the morale of the nation.
If these experts were to die in the final battle, it would be more understandable. But to lose them now for the sake of a single hot spring would create a massive negative public opinion, possibly even negating the positive impact of his recent financial distribution.
Therefore, no matter what, he could not send those 100 sixth-stage experts.
Since he couldn't dispatch sixth-stage experts, the expeditionary force truly had no one left to send.
Manina could only sigh in resignation, "Ah! Lanchi, contact Lord Plant. Let's hear his opinion."
"Understood!" Lanchi nodded and immediately had Shilang send a communication request to Plant, who was still at the Gaojiaso giant hot spring.
Meanwhile, the Earthling cultivators were riding supersonic fighters, rapidly advancing toward the Langer Mountains near the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa.
Since this could very well be the final battle, the cultivators were all excited.
They held small spirit energy canisters in their hands, absorbing the energy to replenish themselves, while discussing the Skrull expeditionary force's possible strategic decisions in the cultivator group chat.
Emperor Taizong said in the group, "Little friend Su Yu mentioned that the Skrull expeditionary force has no seventh-stage reinforcements left. Is there a possibility they might send sixth-stage experts? If they send over 100 sixth-stage experts, they should be able to hold the hot spring, right?"
Su Yu replied, "【Big Laugh Emoji】Firstly, it's unlikely they'll send sixth-stage experts. Secondly, if they do send 100 sixth-stage experts, I would be even happier."
Emperor Taizong: "Happier?"
Su Yu: "Exactly. In that case, our main tactical objective would shift from the 'spirit energy hot spring' to these 'sixth-stage cultivators.'
Chancellor Cao has been holding back his strength. He has infused a significant amount of spirit energy into his sword hilt, and it's almost back to its peak eighth-stage condition.
If the Skrulls dare to send so many sixth-stage experts, Chancellor Cao will take them out one by one. The Skrulls will be left to weep!"
(End of Chapter)
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