The Seventh Base

Capítulo 1296: Chapter 55: Variable

In the Skull Star Military Base, Xu Mo looked at the screen; a magnificent army was advancing through the deep space. The fleet stretched across miles, and the scene was extremely shocking.

“This is footage captured by the republic in the star domain space. The opponent’s fleet has already begun to meet and is heading straight for the Republic Capital Star. It is speculated that this large fleet is composed of tens of thousands of starfleet ships, capable of easily sweeping through a star domain.”

Gaia spoke to Xu Mo, who was staring blankly at the screen.

Xu Mo’s heart was very unsettled. Over a thousand starfleet ships, what level is this? The foundation of a cosmic giant, he had really seen it now. The previous wars were mere child’s play. Even when the Kales Empire and the Church hunted them last time, it was actually only a very small part of their power. A few hundred starfleet ships were not even considered a large fleet to them.

This time, everything was different.

“They didn’t withdraw their troops?” Xu Mo asked coldly. The Coriade Star Domain, the Tyr Star Domain, and the Abyss army were pressing forward to attack their territory, could they remain unmoved?

“They have withdrawn, but the size of the fleet is still huge. The opponent’s goal this time is to crush and take down the O’Brian Republic, even though a large portion of the fleet’s power has been withdrawn, the remaining fleet is still strong.”

Gaia’s voice was heavy, “Given the situation, it’s likely that the O’Brian Republic will find it difficult to withstand this attack.”

Those around who heard this felt the weight of the situation. They knew what this meant.

They themselves were within the territory of the O’Brian Republic, essentially part of it.

Moreover, the opponent’s target was not only the O’Brian Republic; they were also one of the primary targets.

“Based on the current fleet power assessment, the O’Brian Republic can hold out for a while, but will eventually be breached. After the war breaks out, the opponent might send part of their fleet to sweep the Skull Star.” Gaia said, “The Skull Star is unlikely to be preserved.”

Gaia’s outlook was very pessimistic.

“Sir, is there no way to stop it?” Xu Mo asked.

“I will propose, before the opponent approaches the Republic Capital Star to launch an attack, to let the Coriade Star Domain and Tyr Star Domain fleets meet. The fleets would merge and simultaneously strike the Saint Tiya Star. The Abyss would attack the Church’s main star with full force, forcing them to retreat entirely. At that time, as long as the O’Brian Republic holds on for one more day, it puts enormous pressure on them, and while they may have the ability to sweep the Skull Star Domain, the Skull Star Domain is vast, and they too will need time.”

Gaia stated, initially dividing forces was to make the opponent’s major forces withdraw a portion for defense.

But now, the goal of forcing the opponent to withdraw has been accomplished. If they continue to split forces, the returning fleet and the main garrison of the opponent would pose a threat to the Coriade Star Domain and Tyr Star Domain fleets.

This time, merging the fleets not only avoids the support from one of the opponent’s returning forces but also allows for full force attacks on a planet, posing a greater threat, thereby forcing the opponent to withdraw entirely.

Of course, if there is a chance to capture…

However, the Saint Tiya Star and the Church’s main star have very strong defenses. These are the opponent’s bastions, not easily captured.

This is essentially a gamble, to see which battlefield yields results first.

Beyond this, they have no other choices.

Gaia believes, all major forces will accept his proposal because there is no better option.

“Sir, you should have simulated this war, right?” Xu Mo asked. Gaia excels in data reasoning to predict future trends. Now that the war has erupted, Gaia must have simulated it.

“Yes.” Gaia nodded.

“What is your final ‘prophecy’, Sir?” Xu Mo inquired.

“The O’Brian Republic will be breached, destroyed; Saint Tiya Star and the Church’s two major forces will be heavily damaged; the Coriade and Tyr Star Domain will eventually retreat; as for us, the Skull Star will be breached, and we will withdraw entirely into space.” Gaia stated.

In the Imperial Era, there were rumors that Gaia was skilled in foreseeing the future, but Gaia had never seen a transcendent with this superpower himself, and of course, he wasn’t one either.

Everything was actually hidden within mathematics. War, too, can be calculated.

Those words were his calculations.

“This is derived from simulation, not prophecy. No one can truly foresee the future. It stands in deduction, but variables can affect the course of war. As for how far they can influence, it depends on what the variables are.” Gaia stated.

At least Gaia himself considered many variables in, but ultimately, the outcome was still the same, with little deviation.

“Hmm.” Xu Mo silently walked out.

He walked out of the room and saw shadows busily working outside. All core members were in this military base. They were all preparing for battle, knowing that the Skull Star was facing a huge crisis, but no one was frightened.

“Xu Mo.” Mu Rou came forward to call out.

If the Skull Star were to be destroyed, all humans on this planet would be buried in the universe, and the next in line might be Byron Star.

“Mu Rou, help me select a group of warriors, not afraid of death. They would carry out a mission with a nine in ten chance of death.” Xu Mo stated.

“What are you going to do?” Mu Rou looked at Xu Mo and asked.

“Follow orders,” Xu Mo said.

Mu Rou’s expression stiffened, then she responded rigidly, “Yes.”

Having said that, she walked forward.

“Xu Mo, what do you plan to do?” Gaia stepped out and asked. Xu Mo obviously didn’t want to sit and wait; he was attempting to do something.

Find Deadpool?

“Sir, I need the main ship Base Starship, and also, I need ‘Hive’ weapons,” Xu Mo said.

Gaia looked at Xu Mo, slightly furrowing his brows, and said in a low voice, “Xu Mo, I’ve considered Hive weapons, and of course, it includes your and Qiong Master’s abilities. However, the fleet in this operation maintains consistency, basically impossible to disperse. All starships are connected with signals; anything that happens is clear. If you want to control the opponent’s warship without them knowing, it’s almost impossible. I don’t think it’s necessary to take the risk.”

“No,” Xu Mo said, “Indeed, it has little meaning on this battlefield. I’m preparing to go to the Church.”

“Go to the Church…” Gaia stared at Xu Mo, “Headquarters, Holy Light City?”

“Yes,” Xu Mo nodded, “Dark City.”

The Church, in the name of Holy Light, Holy Light Domain, Holy Light Sword, even the main city is Holy Light City, but everything the Source God Sect does is promoting war.

Compared to Holy Light City, Dark City is more fitting.

Gaia looked at Xu Mo.

So, Xu Mo wants to become that variable?

“Do you know the Pope, who resides in Holy Light City, may be one of the strongest in the Universe?” Gaia spoke.

The Pope, residing in Holy Light City.

“I’m not going to confront him,” Xu Mo shrugged and said, “I heard that the Church’s fleet strength is relatively weak. Their influence in the Universe might be the greatest, with forces spread throughout the Universe, but their military strength is not that strong. Therefore, Holy Light City is a suitable choice, moreover, Abyss will also attack.”

“She won’t agree,” Gaia said, naturally referring to Zero.

Zero has been cultivating in seclusion. Since learning her identity, Zero’s attitude towards cultivation has completely changed.

“Don’t tell her. Besides, it’s just a carrier, not the true body. Also, I might not have any problems,” Xu Mo said.

“Your true body is also under threat,” Gaia muttered. Xu Mo’s true body is in the O’Brian Republic, also a dangerous place.

“That’s why I need to go. If the carrier replaces the true body, it’s a gain,” Xu Mo said, “Sir, there’s no time. The war in the O’Brian Republic will soon break out. I must reach Holy Light City as fast as possible.”

Gaia saw the determination in his eyes and finally nodded, saying, “Be careful.”

“Hmm,” Xu Mo replied, “Skull Star will be entrusted to you, sir.”

They can’t abandon here; Gaia and others will continue to hold their ground here. Xu Mo leaves, although taking a main ship, the impact will not be too big.

Some time later, Base Starship.

Many people were loading ‘Hive’ weapons onto the starship, and numerous members walked onto the fleet, talking and laughing as if just carrying out a routine task. But everyone understood that the mission they would carry out this time is a perilous one, whether they can survive nobody knows, but Mu Rou had already mentioned when gathering them that the moment they decided to set off, they were already prepared.

Once everything was ready, Xu Mo boarded the Base Starship, accompanied by rumbling sounds as the starship cabin door closed, then slowly lifted off.

The reason for choosing Base Starship is that it’s their strongest starship, capable of handling potential crises in the Universe and dealing with the Church’s starships.

The starship set off, leaving Skull Star, gradually disappearing from people’s sight.

In space, Xu Mo sat inside the starship, where shadows were behind him; they were Alien Demons.

The top Transcendents he brought this time were these Alien Demons; he didn’t bring the tribe’s warriors nor other Transcendents.

Even, Xu Mo didn’t let Qiong Master follow.

Although Qiong Master is a Destroyer, assuming facing the Pope, she has no chance of winning, thus it’s unnecessary.

…

Days later, Lin Alliance Army reached the outer space region of the O’Brian Republic Capital Star, yet did not advance to attack the Republic, instead waiting, waiting for all fleets to converge together, then officially attacking the O’Brian Republic Capital Star.

They didn’t move, naturally, the Republic wouldn’t take the initiative to attack, fighting in open space without relying on the Space Base battlefield for defense, it’s suicidal.

Ten days later, the army converged, advancing toward the O’Brian Republic Capital Star and issuing a warning, demanding O’Brian Republic to surrender.