Super Mechanic: God of Superpowers!

Chapter 179 Twin Stars United

"Prepare for boarding action! All personnel except the pilot, take your positions!"

Ye Xiu decisively activated the Lightning Armor, leaving his clone to continue deciphering the system, while he personally rushed to the nearest docking hatch.

As the core combat force of the team, he would never waste any combat resources.

Looking at the formation of thirty enemy ships, data streams flashed rapidly in Ye Xiu's eyes:

"It's too late to crack them one by one; we have to resort to extreme measures."

The virtual intrusion mode switches instantly upon input of the command.

Data attack and defense take many forms: the most time-consuming is comprehensive control, which is like taking over an entire building;

Hidden data deception resembles intelligence infiltration;

And the most efficient destructive intrusion.

This involves injecting a viral tsunami into the target system, which is equivalent to directly overwhelming the opponent's defenses with a data deluge.

Faced with these low-level shipboard AIs that have not yet developed their own consciousness, Ristar's computing power advantage is overwhelming.

If total control is like forcibly taking over an entire warship, then a virus attack is like using a battering ram to directly destroy the city walls.

In the data dimension, Restaurant exists like a star, and its surging data torrent easily tears apart the enemy's firewall.

Those fragile protective systems, like thin ice under the scorching sun, crumbled in an instant.

The feedback from the real world came incredibly quickly.

With a piercing metallic creak, the four assault ships suddenly lost power, rolled and plummeted, and their energy shields failed one after another.

The ship's onboard AI system crashed, and the panicked pilots frantically switched to manual mode.

Fortunately, there was enough time during the fall to reboot the system.

Just then, the Blacklight Lurker suddenly swooped down.

The laser cannons blasted several times onto the armor of the four assault ships, tearing several large holes in them.

Taking advantage of its superior speed, the Blacklight Lurker drifted past the enemy ship.

The mercenaries, who had been preparing for battle inside the hatch, threw out their grappling hooks, and with a quick pull of the steel cable, dragged the man into the gap in the armor.

These Dark Star assault ship shields were destroyed.

However, the armor is thick and tough, making it too difficult to directly destroy the enemy's spaceship.

It would be easier to sabotage from within.

Of course, it would be even more profitable if you could steal a ship!

A series of loud explosions rang out as the mercenaries who rushed in began indiscriminately bombarding the ship's structure.

Sparks flew from the hulls of the four enemy ships, and the guards inside were no match for the ferocious beasts.

The command center was wiped out in the blink of an eye.

The mercenaries quickly took over the spaceship.

Since the ship's onboard intelligence had long been rendered incompetent by Ristar, they switched directly to manual mode and opened fire in retaliation.

Ye Xiu's side instantly gained four more warships, which unleashed a barrage of attacks on the other enemy ships.

At this point, the other six assault ships besieging the Blacklight Lurkers were also disabled.

The mercenaries roared and rushed in to clear the area, and Ye Xiu mingled in the crowd.

He crawled through the gap in the burning armor, and the mechanical wing thrusters on his back retracted with a few clicks.

The moment their fists collided, two giant lightning hands appeared out of thin air and swung around, delivering a series of powerful blows.

Regardless of whether it was a wall or a door in front of them, they smashed through it all, carving a path through the cabin and heading straight for the command room.

Dozens of guards hurriedly blocked the passageway, and the leader had just shouted "Stop them!"

Ye Xiu casually waved his hand, and a lightning-fast slap, accompanied by wind pressure, directly slammed the other party into the cabin wall.

When the giant hand moved away, all that was left on the wall was a human-shaped meat pie, with blood splattered everywhere.

A C-level warrior was slapped to death with a single blow, like swatting a mosquito.

The remaining people hadn't reacted yet.

Ye Xiu clasped his hands together, and the giant lightning hand instantly transformed into two wildly spinning drills.

With a buzzing sound, two large drill bits swept across, and the screams were loud enough to rupture eardrums.

In less than three seconds, the aisle was filled with nothing but shattered parts.

Ye Xiu walked forward through the pool of blood. He had seen many such carnage scenes before, and he didn't even blink.

They charged into the command room amidst sparks and lightning, leaving a gaping hole running from bow to stern behind them.

The whole process took only a few dozen seconds, just like strolling around in your own backyard!

Ye Xiu quickly dealt with the survivors in the command room and rushed to the control panel to seize control of the spaceship.

Pulling the control stick sharply, the assault ship soared into the sky, heading straight for the enemy ship overhead.

His hands were also busy, his ten fingers dancing across the virtual screen, creating afterimages as he worked on data decryption.

This guy had no intention of returning to his own Blacklight Lurker; he just used the stolen ship like a bumper car.

I glanced at the mission panel and saw several missions related to dismantling spaceships in the main questline of the "Alliance of Godora".

The [Assault Ship Destroyer] is the most cost-effective.

Destroying five ships will net you 630 experience points and 300 points of Godora's favorability for free.

"Speaking of which, this quest was originally intended for players, right?" Ye Xiu's eyes flickered slightly.

"They didn't manage to latch onto Godora's coattails, so they probably won't even get to the point where the trigger conditions are met."

Ye Xiu quickly shook his head, inwardly cursing himself for being distracted at a time like this.

If you're going to fight, then fight properly. Why are you worrying about these things that are detrimental to players? I almost felt guilty, you bastard.

As I floored the accelerator, the armor patterns of the enemy ship became increasingly clear in my eyes.

Boom!

The two ships collided head-on, with the bow of one ship piercing the other's abdomen, sending metal debris flying everywhere!

Ye Xiu fired several shots close to the enemy ship's hull, tearing open a gap. He kicked away the bulkhead and crawled inside, starting the second round of clearing the area.

The sky was bustling with activity right now, as Dark Star assault ships were falling like dumplings into a pot.

Some were snatched by mercenaries to be used as weapons, while others were blown up on the spot.

The alien mercenary group quickly took control of the situation and began to round up the remaining unlucky ones.

In the ground command center, the leaders of the six countries and the senior officials of the refugee camp stared at the satellite images and slapped their thighs in frustration.

This alien maneuver is absolutely thrilling! It's practically a living planetary shield!

When Nokap, far away on the other side of the galaxy, received the battle report, he almost dropped his tactical tablet.

Those incompetent people in the intelligence department, what happened to their claim that the alien combat strength was average?

Is this what you call normal? The entire tactical deployment is now in complete chaos!

"How long will the jamming device remain effective?" he asked his adjutant through gritted teeth.

"Tell the commandos not to linger in battle, let as many escape as possible!"

Given the current situation, Godora's reinforcements might already be on their way.

Nokap made a decisive move, ordering the fleet to fight and retreat simultaneously.

Although the warp drive was being disrupted and was malfunctioning, as long as enough distance was maintained...

Nokap's face remained expressionless as he gazed silently out the porthole.

The shimmering light from the explosions that erupted across the universe cast dappled shadows on his cold, austere face.

This marks the first time the Dark Star organization has suffered a defeat in a raid.

Thinking of this, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

If we could find out the details of the alien forces earlier.

They should have concentrated all their forces to forcefully break through Godora's blockade line from the beginning, instead of dispersing their troops to preserve their strength.

However, what's done is done, and no amount of regret can change that.

He slowly exhaled, forcibly suppressing his surging emotions.

When we come back next time, we'll make sure these accidents never happen again.

At this moment, the battlefield in the high sky of Aquamarine Star has become boiling, and the alien mercenary group's fleet of ships is fiercely fighting with the enemy ships.

The firepower of both sides finally reached a point of equilibrium.

With a deafening roar, the shield of a Dark Star assault ship shattered.

Half of the ship's hull was reduced to burning wreckage amidst intense gunfire, plummeting to the earth with a crimson trail of flame.

The remaining less than ten enemy ships, upon receiving the order to retreat, were as if granted a pardon and scrambled to escape into outer space.

The mercenary group's pursuit artillery fire exploded into sparks of energy behind them, adding to their panic.

The raiding force originally thought that it could easily complete the mission by simply bombing from the air.

However, they were met with a fierce counterattack from the alien mercenary group.

Despite having a numerical advantage, the enemy's spaceships were far superior in performance, and their shields were stronger than expected.

Not to mention the superhumans who board ships and fight as if they were in an empty field.

Each time a hatch is breached, it means that another assault ship has been completely lost.

When the satellite transmitted images of the enemy's retreat.

High-ranking officials from the six countries and the command center of the refugee camp erupted in cheers of relief after surviving the ordeal.

Faced with the overwhelming Dark Star fleet, they had already prepared for the worst.

After all, even Godora's golden warship had withdrawn from the battlefield long ago.

No one expected that the alien mercenary group would be able to turn the tide.

They not only repelled a powerful enemy, but also kept ground losses to a minimum.

However, Ye Xiu's attention remained focused on the command ship.

There's a saying: "Don't pursue a desperate enemy." Although Ye Xiaoshuai interprets this idiom as "Don't chase an enemy who's too poor, lest you get scammed."

But at this moment, he was more concerned with capturing the leader first.

Now that Dark Star has figured out some of their trump cards, they will definitely have a targeted strategy for the next confrontation.

Instead of waiting for the enemy to adjust their strategy, we should take advantage of the moment to expand our gains.

Moreover, destroying the command ship is a key objective of the [Godora Alliance].

The moment the Blacklight Lurker broke through the atmosphere, Ye Xiu had already locked onto the coordinates of the distant frontal battlefield.

According to intelligence from Godora, the enemy's main force is withdrawing in an orderly manner.

But this is not a problem at all for top-tier warships equipped with instantaneous jump engines.

The faint light from the start of the warp drive flashed briefly in the pitch-black universe, and the entire spaceship had vanished.

The spaceship hovered on the outskirts of the battlefield, its front filled with distorted force field ripples.

Looking through the observation window, high-energy particle beams intertwine to form a dense network of light.

Stealth radiation waves and fluorescent missiles flashed alternately, and plasma torrents continuously tore through the warship's energy barrier.

"The firepower coverage is really dense," Ye Xiu tapped the tactics panel and suddenly narrowed his eyes.

"The Dark Star Fleet has contracted its formation; the mothership at its core should be the flagship."

As the target lock indicator lit up, Ye Xiu quickly calculated the flight distance.

To extend the data jammer to the enemy flagship, it is necessary to break through three layers of firepower.

What's even more troublesome is that the ship is equipped with a seven-layer dynamic firewall.

"Old Jin, how's things going over there?"

In the communication footage, Nagokin was piloting the warship, darting left and right, with more than a dozen tractor beams chasing his exhaust plume.

"These bastards are really tenacious! There's no way we can break through their protective perimeter!"

"Listen, I have a way to hack into the flagship's combat system."

"If you can get within a three-kilometer radius, I can disable their shields and close-in weapon systems for thirty seconds."

"Really?" Nagokin abruptly turned the ship around. "Give me the coordinates!"

At this moment, Han Xiao suddenly interjected, "Count me in."

Barthes's projection lit up simultaneously: "Squadron Three will clear a path for you, but the window of opportunity will not exceed two minutes."

The commander glanced at the live battle report.

Although I have little interest in the native inhabitants of the planet.

But the reputation this mercenary has built up in the star field in recent years is worth taking a gamble on.

Qi Peijia gripped the armrests of his seat tightly: "Charge into that meat grinder? This little sampan will fall apart if a stray bullet hits it!"

"Back when I was speeding around in the pirate's lair, it was way more exciting than this."

Han Xiao activated the thrusters with a flick of his fingers.

The ship suddenly capsized to avoid two high-explosive shells, and the world spun outside the porthole.

"Slow down! I can't even see the dial!"

Qi Peijia's face turned pale.

When he caught sight of the six mechanical tentacles flying in front of the control panel, his eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

This guy is actually using a neural synchronization peripheral to perform multitasking!

Sylvia, huddled in the safety pod, cried out in a tearful voice, "Black... Black Star Teacher! Let's go back to space, okay!"

"Quiet, I'm hacking their radar array."

As Han Xiao spoke, he performed a cobra maneuver.

The entire ship grazed the edge of the electromagnetic storm, and alarms immediately blared.

The Blacklight Lurkers appeared on the battlefield, and the Dark Star Fleet immediately detected the unusual movement.

Nokap stared at the monitor screen, his Adam's apple bobbing involuntarily.

"An alien's personal vehicle! How did he end up here?!"

He suddenly remembered the emergency report from the assault team, and cold sweat instantly broke out on the back of his neck. He roared sharply:

"Attention all personnel! Immediately blockade the airspace! We absolutely cannot allow that Black Ghost to approach the flagship!"

The fleet's firepower suddenly tightened, and the Blacklight Lurkers' path was instantly covered by dense artillery fire.

The flagship, Bloodstained Golf, is no longer firmly seated at the rear.

Instead, it sped up its engine and charged toward the front of the array, trying to create as much distance as possible from Ye Xiu.

Han Xiao tapped the joystick with his fingertips. "The response is pretty fast, but..."

Before he finished speaking, the Battey fleet suddenly launched a counterattack.

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It precisely tore open the rear defenses of the Dark Star Fleet, creating a gap in the defenses.

"Beautiful!" Han Xiao's eyes lit up, and he maneuvered his spaceship like a fish, slipping through the gaps into the enemy formation.

This stealth ship, equipped with cutting-edge federal technology, outperformed everyone else, remaining incredibly agile even under concentrated fire.

Unfortunately, conventional weapon systems were removed for the sake of concealment.

Otherwise, a single psionic particle cannon shot would be enough to penetrate the entire fleet; there would be no need for such a roundabout approach.

After all, the ion cannons that Dark Star uses as standard equipment are just basic configurations in interstellar warfare.

A piercing alarm suddenly blared inside the Bloodstained Gole.

"Warning! Unauthorized intrusion! Activate defense immediately. *beep*"

The mechanical sound suddenly distorted into electrical noise, the lights in the command room went out all at once, and the engine abruptly stopped.

The entire warship was left behind by its comrades like a kite with a broken string, and all communication channels were cut off.

When the spacecraft's intelligent systems malfunction, the reaction speed of manual operation simply cannot keep up with the pace of the battlefield.

The dull thud echoed through the layers of armor, and the faces of everyone in the command room turned pale.

Even without watching the surveillance footage, it's clear that the monster is already attached to the outer armor.

"Activate the backup immediately!" Before Nokap could finish speaking, the entire warship suddenly trembled violently.

Through the porthole, you can see black ghosts clinging to the surface of the ship.

On the tactical panel, red dots representing vital signs are frantically pouring in from the damaged area.

Han Xiao watched as the Black Light Lurker successfully connected to the ship on the monitor, and Ye Xiu appeared on his spaceship. He couldn't help but laugh and said, "A song of 'Cooling Down' for Dark Star."

The commander of this flagship can basically be sentenced to death in advance.

Just as he expected, the Dark Star Fleet in the distance did not even offer any symbolic support.

The secondary commander decisively executed the original evacuation plan.

While the flagship drew fire, the main fleet tore through the spatial interference field and jumped away.

Another strike fleet also shook off the forty escort ships that were entangled with them and withdrew from the combat zone from the flank.

In the command center, Nagokin watched as the Dark Star Fleet vanished in a streak of light on the monitor screen, then slammed his fist on the control panel: "They got away again!"

"But this time they left behind a big surprise."

Han Xiao's voice came through the communicator, and the sharp sound of metal tearing could be faintly heard in the background.

The Dark Star Fleet abandoned the Crimson Gower command ship and hastily withdrew.

This lone ship was trapped in the encirclement of the Battey fleet, like a lone wolf surrounded by a pack of hyenas.

The Blacklight Lurker hovered silently at the edge of the battlefield, and Han Xiao did not rush forward.

At this moment, Ye Xiu was carrying out a large-scale demolition inside the enemy ship, and the entire warship was dismantled into pieces.

Han Xiao's voice suddenly came through the communicator: "Old Ye, do you think we could use Ristda to control the enemy ship's systems?"

"And then, by following their connection to the Dark Star mainframe, they'd infiltrate the central database?"

"Hmm?" Ye Xiu stroked his chin, lost in thought.

As is customary, spacecraft of the same organization are equipped with a branch system of the main intelligence.

Just like how their own mercenary group's Pipi Armor can simultaneously control more than a dozen spaceships equipped with replica chips.

Each branch system generates an independent computing unit, but always maintains a data path with the main intelligence.

If one could penetrate backward along the quantum network links, it would theoretically be possible to trace the coordinates of a certain dark star mothership.

Just like finding the person flying the kite by following the kite string, even the most ingenious physical invisibility will eventually be exposed.

At that moment, Ristar's voice came from the control panel:

"Don't even think about it. The enemy ship cut off all external connections before its main control system crashed."

"Other spacecraft branch systems will repeatedly verify the identification code and must pass a trust assessment before they can reconnect to the main unit."

"The Dark Star group is really cautious in their actions," Ye Xiu nodded.

This is similar to how, if ship A has a problem, the adjacent ship B must confirm its safety before the main engine can be restarted.

The Crimson Gole is now like a kite with a broken string, so it's impossible to trace it back along the internet cable.

Although it was a bit of a pity, the two were not too disappointed.

If the Dark Star headquarters were so easy to find, the Godora people would have crushed them into interstellar dust long ago.

Sylvia suddenly rubbed her forehead and shook it; she had been so engrossed in watching the gods fight that she realized how difficult it was.

Only then did I realize that I hadn't recovered from the dizziness of the spatial jump.

Before long, Ye Xiu, who had complete control of the command ship, opened the docking channel.

When Han Xiao boarded the Crimson Gole with Battete and Nagokin.

Three neat rows of prisoners were already squatting in the command room, and Nokap's tuft of red hair stood out in the crowd.

"As expected of a legendary mercenary!" Battet's eyes lit up as he looked at the room full of prisoners.

Ye Xiu casually tucked the wrench back into his tool bag and said nonchalantly, "Standard procedure, of course Black Star also helped out a little."

"Hahaha, Lord Black Star's mechanical forces are indeed impressive."

"Just getting by to make a living." Han Xiao waved his hand casually.

After a few lighthearted banter, the group got down to business and began taking stock of battlefield supplies and casualties.

The cabin was filled with occasional clanging and jingling sounds.

A certain superhuman was busy stuffing valuable parts into his pocket.

The Godora fleet lost fewer than ten warships this time, but destroyed a comparable number of enemy ships.

They even managed to capture a Dark Star command ship and its core members, including its commander.

Keeping these people alive will be very helpful for subsequent intelligence interrogation and will allow us to figure out Dark Star's subsequent operational plans. It's definitely worth it.

Adding to the dozen or so Dark Star assault ships destroyed on the alien side, this victory was truly a great success.

After suffering so many setbacks, the War Bureau has finally gotten its revenge this time.

Nokap's gaze swept over the crowd with a hint of amusement.

Batte, that radical commander, was nothing but a hothead who had been completely fooled by him; he was not worth paying any attention to.

Although Nagokin was a veteran senior general in the War Bureau and was highly capable, he was ultimately not the key to deciding the outcome of the war.

Nokap's gaze suddenly froze when it landed on Ye Xiu, as if his sharp eyes could pin someone to the spot.

This seemingly insignificant guy completely turned the tide of the battle!

After reviewing the entire battle, Nokap felt that his defeat was due to a misjudgment of intelligence.

If we hadn't misjudged the alien's true combat strength...

His fleet should have completed its lightning attack on Aquamarine long ago and retreated gracefully, instead of becoming prisoners now.

One misjudgment, and the whole game is lost.

He stared down at the restraint ring on his wrist, his eyes swirling with resentment and dejection, knowing full well that this setback would be the last before him.

Less than three minutes after the Dark Star Fleet's rout, news of the failed raid and the capture of its commander alarmed the top brass at headquarters.

As the first raid to fail, Deputy Leader Degulish, who remained at headquarters, immediately convened an emergency meeting.

This veteran, who was from the same generation as Anur, was known for his iron-fisted methods. At this moment, he was reviewing the battle records repeatedly with a grim face.

"It's that alien planet again!" Degulish slammed his fist on the projection table, causing the holographic image to shake violently.

Since the Black Ash incident, Alien has been on their list of key targets for surveillance, but they have not acted rashly due to the deterrent effect of Longtan.

The image of Ames casually tossing an island into the mothership and smashing it remains a nightmare for many.

But now that the other side has stepped on their head again, Degulish is not as composed as the Great Chieftain.

He stared at the flickering coordinates of Aquamarine on the star map and sneered:

"Since he's so fond of playing the savior, then send two motherships over and blast that damned planet into interstellar dust!"

"But in the plan formulated by the chief..." The intelligence chief was interrupted by the deputy chief as soon as he opened his mouth.

"It doesn't matter if one of the dozen or so disaster planets in the plan is missing."

Degulish twirled the tactical dagger between his fingers. "Anuar always said that we should prioritize eliminating aliens, and now that I think about it, he was right."

Unfortunately, the veteran advocate for war was on a secret mission outside at the moment, leaving only a few cadres in the conference room looking at each other in bewilderment.

Just as their overt raid was a ruse, most of the senior members were secretly carrying out a more covert plan.

The intelligence chief waved his hand, "But that has to be done if we can make sure we can take out the target, otherwise we're just sending the fleet to its deaths."

"The Blacklight Lurker he has is a top-of-the-line vessel from the Glorious Federation; we simply can't catch him."

Degulish frowned. "He can run away? Does that damned planet have legs to run off to?"

"If Aquamarine is really that important to him, it would be such a waste to just blow it up."

The intelligence chief stroked his chin. "To put it bluntly, Alien is just a mercenary group that does things for money."

"I've reviewed all the conflict records, and at least 70% of the time we were the ones who started it, or Godora hired him."

"Of course, this cannot be used as an excuse; the accounts that need to be settled must be settled."

"But if we cripple his only weakness, this madman will fight us to the death at all costs, and might even bring out the great Buddha on the Dragon Throne."

"What a joke! When have we ever been afraid of anything?" Degulish sneered.

"I could take down ten superhumans of that level with my eyes closed! Even if Ames is powerful, can she turn the entire galaxy upside down?"

"You misunderstand. I meant since he cares about this planet," the intelligence chief said in a low voice.

"Having this leverage over us is far more worthwhile than destroying it outright. We can make him beg us on his knees when the time comes."

Degulish's expression shifted slightly, clearly swayed by his words.

"My people are digging deep into all his information; don't forget, this guy still holds the title of Dragon King."

"The infiltration team is now monitoring silently the entire time. Although Godora's radar can break through cloaking, it cannot be detected as long as the ship remains powered off."

"Furthermore, I plan to plant a few spies in his mercenary group. Those guys who do things for money, what won't they do if given enough incentive?"

This defeat, however, has raised the guard of Dark Star's leadership. Since a direct assault is not feasible, they have plenty of underhanded tactics to employ.

Degulish hesitated for a moment, then finally agreed: "Do as you say."

"Therefore, I suggest temporarily reducing operations on Aquamarine."

"Just like you said, it's just a wasteland planet, and besides, it's guarded by aliens now, so a direct attack would be too costly."

"We can set our sights on Astral Apostle Star!"

When everyone returned to Aquamarine, nine enemy ships were quietly anchored outside the shelter, and the mercenaries were busy counting their spoils.

Of the thirty enemy ships that attacked, half were reduced to space debris.

A dozen or so ships disappeared without a trace, leaving the rest to be theirs.

Although the outer shell is pitted and uneven, the core components are still usable.

Ye Xiu hummed a little tune as he calculated that, based on market prices, this batch of goods was worth at least seven figures in inars.

The most critical energy core and warp drive are intact, and there might even be treasures to be found in the crash wreckage.

This was a huge profit; he couldn't be happier if those guys came more often, as it would help him upgrade his equipment.

Just as he was about to board the assault ship for inspection, Battey suddenly landed behind him.

"Well done." The Longtan cadre patted him on the shoulder.

"I'll have my assistant receive these spoils right away. Thank you all for your hard work."

Ye Xiu turned around abruptly, staring at the other person's self-righteous expression, his eyes slowly widening.

"What?!"

Han Xiao's lips twitched slightly.

Bold!

(End of this chapter)