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Chapter 1436 Kill!
"To avoid unnecessary conflict that would waste precious resources, Parliament is willing to make concessions and share key resources."
"Concession? Sharing?"
Xiao Ce seemed to have heard the biggest joke in the world, but he didn't show it on his face...
"What can you offer me to make me give up the attack? What 'key resources' do you have that would make me trust you, a group of people hiding in the shadows with unclear motives?" His words were full of skepticism.
"We are willing to open up a portion of the outer area of the creation base, allowing your technical personnel to enter and share our detailed analysis data on the latest movements, technological level, and weaknesses of the Star Hyena Fleet. This is something you absolutely cannot obtain at present."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ce remained expressionless, merely suppressing his inner amusement...
Evelyn threw out the first bait; information and intelligence are crucial in war.
"Secondly..."
She gracefully raised her right hand, palm up, and a complex cube model, only the size of a fist and composed of countless tiny blue light dots, appeared out of thin air, slowly rotating and emitting a gentle yet exceptionally resilient energy fluctuation.
"This is the highest-level core module of the 'Primordial Guardian' program, which is the essence of the 'Creation Barrier' technology held by the Creation Council."
The moment the light cube model appeared, Xiao Ce's gaze was instantly drawn to it.
With his knowledge, General Yang Xing could immediately sense that the technology involved was extremely advanced! It was a composite protective force field technology involving multiple fields such as spatial stability, energy deflection, and information encryption. Its sophistication even surpassed the shield system of Yang Xing's main warships that he knew!
If we can master it, it will be of great significance to the upcoming interstellar war!
"As a gesture of goodwill, Parliament is willing to deliver to you the complete technical blueprint of this program, as well as the initial access key for this core module."
Evelyn's voice carried a seductive calm as she said, "It can build a barrier strong enough to withstand the conventional firepower of the Star Hyena capital ship on your Dragon City core factory, East Asian arsenal, and even your personal Star Network hub, buying you crucial breathing room and time to develop."
Our only demand is that you immediately cease all military buildup and offensive plans targeting the creation base, and promise a one-year period of non-aggression and joint response to threats from outer space.
"..."
At this moment, Xiao Ce listened as Evelyn was eloquently recounting the so-called "peace agreement," her voice sweet and hypocritical.
She wore a silver-white, tight-fitting uniform that accentuated her beautiful figure, but her elegant posture couldn't hide the cunning in her eyes.
Xiao Ce's patience finally ran out when she mentioned "mutual benefit and sharing of spiritual essence crystal cores".
He raised his hand, a subtle movement that seemed to freeze the air inside the tent.
He really didn't want to listen anymore...
The reason is simple: Evelyn talked for a long time but didn't address a single core issue.
It was all empty talk and grandiose claims he made, the thing he actually produced.
Xiao Ce wasn't stupid; he believed he could truly give him...
They're just using him as a fool to deceive him...
Evelyn's boasting came to an abrupt halt. She blinked, feigning confusion: "General Xiao, what do you mean? Our proposal is a win-win situation..."
"enough."
Xiao Ce's voice was deep, yet it pierced through the noise like an ice pick.
He took a step forward, his tall figure casting a long shadow in the dim light, exuding a sense of oppression.
He then said, "Evelyn, do you take me for a fool? These sweet words are nothing but a trick to buy time."
Evelyn froze on the spot, her smile freezing, then turning into a hint of panic.
Upon hearing Xiao Ce's words, he already knew that their intelligence had been flawed...
She forced herself to remain calm, lightly brushing her long hair aside: "General Xiao, you've misunderstood. The Creation Base is the guardian of Earth; we simply want to avoid unnecessary conflict..."
"Misunderstand?"
Xiao Ce sneered, interrupting her. His gaze was piercing, as if it could see through lies, and he said, "I already know everything. Creation Base? Ha, you are not guardians at all, you are just interstellar hyenas!"
Or rather, you are part of that plundering gang. From Xiao Dingshan's creation base in the Arctic to your so-called 'parliament,' you are all serving the interstellar hyenas. Your goal is the Spirit Essence Core, to enslave this planet!
Evelyn's face turned deathly pale instantly, all color drained from her, as if all the air had been sucked out.
It seems her intelligence was significantly flawed...
She took a half step back, her fingers trembling slightly: "No, Xiao Ce, please let me explain... there must be some misunderstanding. The Creation Council is for the evolution of humanity; the Interstellar Hyenas are merely an external threat. Our cooperation is for joint defense..."
She spoke faster, her voice tinged with pleading, trying to soften Xiao Ce with logic and emotion.
But Xiao Ce raised his hand and decisively cut her off!
"Shut up! Explain? That's a waste of time. I witnessed your conspiracy firsthand, from how you exploited the energy fluctuations of the Dragon Guardian Ghost City to how you accelerated the production of a humanoid army in the Arctic, just waiting for the Interstellar Hyenas' reinforcements to break through the spacetime barrier."
You think you can fool me?
"I'm a general who survived the battlefields of Yangxing; my greatest skill is smelling the stench of betrayal."
He paused, his voice growing colder, "Between us, there is only one path: a fight to the death."
Upon hearing Yang Xing's name, Evelyn's eyes widened as she looked at Xiao Ce: "How did you...?"
Without further hesitation, Xiao Ce raised his voice and ordered, "Arrest them!"
As soon as the order was given, several elite warriors rushed into the tent, wearing the black powered exoskeletons of the Dragon Army, their energy rifles humming in their hands.
They were Xiao Ce's personal guards brought from the East Asian arsenal, equipped with the core technology of the Star Network Hub!
A dark blue energy shield swirled around him, and a high-energy particle beam condensed at the muzzle of his rifle, locking onto Evelyn.
Evelyn's arms were restrained by two warriors, her elegance vanished, replaced by twisted rage.
"Xiao Ce, you're asking for trouble!" she said.
He roared, a glint of madness in his eyes, "You think capturing me will change anything? The Interstellar Hyenas' reinforcements will break through the force field within six months, and the Creation Base's army is gathering! We will crush you and your Dragon Kingdom; final victory will belong to us! You can still back down now..."
Xiao Ce remained expressionless, coldly waving his hand: "Take him away and interrogate him thoroughly. I need to know the complete deployment of the Creation Base."
The soldiers moved at the command, escorting Evelyn outside. But just as she was about to be dragged out of the tent, something unexpected happened!
Evelyn's eyes flashed, and she said, "Execute the protocol: Eliminate the threat!"
Before she finished speaking, Evelyn's body suddenly swelled up, and a blinding white light emanated from beneath her skin, with energy fluctuations surging like a tidal wave.
Her face began to contort, then turned ferocious: "Xiao Ce, you can't catch me, you can't kill me... You should have promised me... That way you could have a chance to survive... Now... You are doomed!"
Boom...!
The self-destruct device was remotely triggered, and Evelyn's body transformed into a ball of blazing energy. The shockwave instantly tore the tent apart, the metal supports twisted and flew away, and sand and flames shot into the sky.
Xiao Ce was prepared and activated his personal shield a moment before the explosion. The dark blue light shield protected him, but the impact still knocked him back several steps.
The surrounding soldiers were not so lucky. Two of the closest guards were caught in the core, their powered exoskeletons melting in the high temperature, and their screams stopped abruptly. Several others were thrown away by the shockwave and crashed heavily into the wreckage, their shields flickering erratically.
"Report the damage!" Xiao Ce said sternly, his voice carrying through the smoke and dust.
He quickly scanned the scene: the command post had been reduced to ruins, leaving a charred crater in the ground, and Evelyn and the androids had completely disappeared, leaving only the pungent smell of ozone.
The captain of the guards struggled to his feet, his visor shattered and his face stained with blood: "Your Highness, three are dead and five are seriously wounded... We've fallen into a trap. The Creation Base never intended to negotiate!"
"Carry all those who just died into that android-made pod and upload their consciousness..."
Xiao Ce immediately gave the answer: this consciousness upload, this humanoid, although Xiao Ce didn't think it was anything good, it was still useful in specific situations.
The team leader immediately got to work.
Xiao Ce indeed underestimated their willingness to self-destruct upon arrival... However, it's clear that self-destruction was a last resort, otherwise they wouldn't have used such a small force...
The explosion was not only a physical attack, but also a psychological warfare tactic.
Xiao Ce knew that the Creation Council's move was intended to demonstrate and distract him.
But he could not stop the countdown to Earth's survival from ticking away.
The Interstellar Hyena reinforcements could break through the spacetime barrier at any moment, and he has a crucial mission: to quickly train his army and, first and foremost, to destroy the creation base...
Meanwhile, in the distant underground of the East Asian Dragon Guardian Ghost City, Yin Pan'er was in the core control room of the Star Network Hub.
A gigantic holographic screen floated in the air, displaying the factory's production data: on the assembly line, powered exoskeletons and energy rifles were assembling at an astonishing speed. Night.
The cat stood beside her, its black bodysuit accentuating its lithe figure, its eyes, hidden behind a mask, scanning the surroundings warily.
"Miss Pan'er, the energy readings are stable, but the peripheral sensors have detected abnormal fluctuations! Like the ones transmitted from the sensors of those armored vehicles in the west just now..."
Night Owl whispered, pulling up a satellite map. The screen flickered, focusing on the coordinates of the Western Federation, where a peak in energy suddenly appeared.
Yin Pan'er frowned. She was wearing simple work clothes, her long hair was tied up, and her brows revealed a determination similar to Xiao Ce's.
"It's an explosion at Xiao Ce's place...? Contact him immediately!"
She had barely finished speaking when Xiao Ce's voice came through the communicator, sounding tired but still steady: "Pan'er, I'm fine. The peace talks at the Creation Base were a trap; they self-destructed Evelyn. We lost some men, but it doesn't affect the plan. How are things on your end?"
Xiao Ce explained it simply and clearly...
"The arsenal is operating normally, and 300 exoskeletons and 50 energy rifles have been produced."
Yin Pan'er spoke quickly, forcing herself to remain calm, "General Han Da's Longxiang Army has deployed on the outer perimeter, and the resettlement supplies that Father mobilized have arrived. The relocation of the Ghost City is basically complete. But Night Cat has discovered an energy anomaly in the Arctic direction! Xiao Dingshan may have accelerated his actions."
Xiao Ce's voice grew even colder: "As expected. The Creation Council has resorted to desperate measures. Pan'er, guard the East Asian arsenal; it's our foundation. Night Owl, increase vigilance; the android army may have infiltrated. After I deal with the Western arsenal here, I'll attack the Creation Base, take down their lair, and then I'll come back..."
After Yin Pan'er responded, she nodded to Xiao Ce.
Communication is interrupted.
Yin Pan'er took a deep breath. Xiao Ce's decisiveness gave her strength, but it also made her anxious.
She turned to Night Owl: "Night Owl, we must be careful of the mole on our side. We can't let Xiao Ce be distracted."
...
At this moment, Frank and his group, who were with Xiao Ce, heard the commotion and rushed over.
Frank and his group were most concerned about Xiao Ce.
Although Xiao Ce was confident that he would be fine, he overlooked the fact that he had subordinates...
The main reason was that I didn't expect their blast wave to be so huge.
"Your Highness, are you...are you alright...?"
Xiao Ce gave Frank a bitter smile, then said, "It's...nothing...it's just that I underestimated the power of their self-destruction..."
"However, there was still something to gain... I gained something from their visit."
Frank asked Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, what were the results...?"
Xiao Ce said to Frank, "The takeaway is that they're actually more nervous than we are... He probably knows about our situation... So, let's hurry up and train. I need you to get familiar with things as quickly as possible... Seven days..."
Xiao Ce paused for a moment, then continued, "No, three days later! We'll set off in three days..."
Hearing Xiao Ce say that, Frank nodded, but with some concern: "Then we might not be very familiar with it..."
"Let's get familiar with the battlefield... Time waits for no one!" Xiao Ce said to Frank.
Frank nodded respectfully, of course...
Meanwhile, on the other side of the creation base...
The silvery-white nutrient solution flowed rapidly out of the life support pod like a receding tide, revealing the perfect body lying within. Evelyn abruptly opened her icy blue eyes, her heavy breathing condensing into white mist in the frigid air.
The hatch slid open silently, and she stepped out barefoot onto the metal floor, each step accompanied by a slight tremor as she regained control of her body.
The robotic arm beside her quickly draped a silver-gray robe over her shoulders.
Her eyes no longer held the allure and calculation of the previous negotiations, but rather the lingering fear and a hint of cold killing intent brought about by the intense energy shock.
Unconsciously, her fingertips traced her flawless cheeks!
This brand-new, lifelike human body perfectly replicates everything about her!