All Realms and Worlds: The Lost Home

The war on the continent of space has reached a dead end.

The three landing ships struggled to dock in a hidden cave. Yao Guang, enduring the side effects of the V3 modified drug, stared intently at the dense swarm signals on the detector. The landing ships had only 20% energy left, their shields were severely damaged, and they could be discovered by the frenzied swarm at any moment.

In outer space, the fleets of the Human Alliance, the Star River Federation, and the Demi-human race were already battered and bruised, their firepower nearly exhausted. Countless Zerg surged forward like a tide, swallowing and destroying warships every second, their screams echoing through the universe.

The war has reached a fever pitch, and the soldiers at the front are holding on to the last glimmer of hope with their lives. Whether they can survive depends entirely on whether the two major federations in the rear can come up with a way to break the deadlock and whether they can coordinate their efforts and provide rapid support.

Meanwhile, within the Comprehensive Zerg Academy of Sciences, temporarily established by the Human Alliance and the Star River Federation, a completely different scene of extreme busyness unfolded—there was no smoke of gunpowder, no fighting, but a "war" even more intense than the front lines.

This academy of sciences, floating in the core area of ​​the space station, is a key base built with painstaking efforts by the two federations. Its outer walls are covered with the most robust energy shields, and its interior is filled with top-notch scientific instruments. Holographic screens flash incessantly, and data flows rapidly like a waterfall.

Countless scientists in white lab coats gathered around the lab benches and control panels, their expressions grave and their eyes bloodshot. Some rested their hands on the table, their brows furrowed, staring intently at the Zerg data on the screen, deep in thought; others frantically typed on their keyboards, their fingers flying across the keyboard, trying to deduce the parameters of weapons to deal with the Zerg; still others surrounded experimental containers filled with Zerg genetic fragments, their eyes focused as they repeatedly conducted experiments.

"No, it still won't work! This energy cannon's penetrating power can't even break through the Zerg's outer shell!" A middle-aged scientist slammed his fist on the control panel, his voice filled with frustration and urgency, his eyes bloodshot. "The front lines are almost at their breaking point. If we can't develop an effective weapon soon, we're all doomed!"

On the screen in front of him, simulated data of the energy cannon attacking the Zerg's outer shell was displayed. The red warning light kept flashing. The data on penetration and destructive power were far below expectations. Even the most powerful heavy energy cannon could only leave a shallow mark on the Zerg's outer shell and could not cause any substantial damage.

Upon hearing this, the surrounding scientists also stopped what they were doing, their faces showing exhaustion and despair.

They have been fighting continuously for dozens of universe hours without rest or pause, racking their brains, trying countless solutions, and analyzing hundreds of billions of data sets, but neither new weapons nor defensive equipment can effectively deal with the frenzied Zerg.

The Zerg have incredibly hard shells, strong defenses, and reproduce at an extremely fast rate. They are also highly adaptable, and ordinary weapons are completely ineffective against them. Even specially developed toxin weapons can only deal with low-level Zerg, and have no effect on high-level Zerg.

"Don't give up!" Another elderly scientist with white hair adjusted his reading glasses, his tone heavy yet resolute. "The soldiers on the front lines are risking their lives to buy us time. The commanders of the two federations are also in command at their respective headquarters. We cannot fall. Even if there is only a sliver of hope, we must fight with all our might!"

Even so, the old scientist's eyes were filled with helplessness—they had tried every method and exhausted all their efforts, but still had no breakthrough. The crisis on the front line was getting closer and closer, and their time was running out.

The entire Academy of Sciences was filled with an atmosphere of oppression, exhaustion, and despair. Only the hum of instruments, the tapping of keyboards, and the occasional sighs intertwined, creating an exceptionally heavy atmosphere.

However, inside the core laboratory of the Academy of Sciences, there is a completely different scene. Compared with the oppressive and tiring atmosphere outside, the atmosphere here has an extra touch of eerie tranquility, as well as a touch of "cute" incongruous with its surroundings.

In the center of the laboratory, there was a specially made small lab table. In front of the lab table sat a small figure—a little girl who looked only eight or nine years old. She was wearing a custom-made mini white lab coat, with a faint trace of reagent on the hem, making her look especially cute.

Her hair was soft and tied into two small buns. Her skin was as white as a porcelain doll. Her long eyelashes, like two small fans, hung down on her eyelids, covering the expression in her eyes. Only a small nose and a pink mouth were visible. She looked cute and adorable, as if she was there to play rather than to do scientific research.

But no one expected that this seemingly cute and innocent little girl was the most outstanding and top-notch scientist in the entire Comprehensive Zerg Academy of Sciences, without exception. Her name was Daidai, and no one knew her true origin. All that was known was that she had extraordinary scientific research talent since childhood. Whether it was mechanical manufacturing, genetic engineering, or weapons development, she had far superior skills than ordinary people, and was even more capable than those old scientists who had studied for a lifetime.

At this moment, Daidai is sitting in front of the experimental table, her small body leaning slightly forward. Her chubby little hands are placed on a specially made small control panel, her fingertips tapping nimbly. Her movements are skilled and precise, which is a stark contrast to her cute appearance.

Her gaze was fixed on the huge holographic screen in front of her, without a trace of fatigue or confusion in her eyes, only extreme focus. Her long eyelashes trembled slightly from time to time. Clearly, she was completely absorbed in her research, and nothing in the outside world could disturb her.

The holographic screen displays various warship models, from light frigates and medium destroyers to heavy cruisers, battlecruisers, and Titan-class battleships. Each warship model is lifelike and full of details, and you can even clearly see the gun muzzles, shield generators, engines, and other components on the warship.

Next to these warship models, neatly arranged are small module icons, each labeled with its corresponding name—Energy Amplification Module, Defense Enhancement Module, Firepower Suppression Module, Speed ​​Boost Module, Zerg Toxin Resistance Module, etc.

These modules were developed by Daidai over the past few days through sleepless nights. They are enhancement modules specifically designed for the characteristics of the Zerg and tailored for the major warships of the two federations. Once these modules are installed on the warships, their various performance characteristics will be greatly improved, thus giving them the ability to fight against the Zerg.

In the lower right corner of the holographic screen, a series of dense experimental data scrolled continuously. The red numbers kept jumping and rising little by little until they finally stabilized at an astonishing value. The green "qualified" indicator light lit up instantly, flashing a soft light.

"Buzz—"

The holographic screen vibrated slightly and a simulation image popped up—an ordinary heavy cruiser, equipped with all the enhancement modules developed by Dada, launched an attack on a group of Zerg.

In the scene, the warship's cannons instantly unleashed powerful energy beams, more than three times stronger than before. These beams pierced through the Zerg's hard shells, causing green blood to gush out. The warship's shields also became exceptionally sturdy; the Zerg's attacks only made loud "bang" sounds when they hit the shields, unable to break through them at all. The warship's speed also increased significantly, allowing it to nimbly evade the Zerg's encirclement and launch continuous counterattacks.

In just a few minutes, the swarm of Zerg in the scene was completely wiped out by the heavy cruiser equipped with the enhancement module. Not a single one escaped, and the warship itself suffered almost no damage. All its data remained stable at its peak.

Looking at the simulation on the screen, at the experimental data that had stabilized at the peak, the little boy's blank face showed no joy whatsoever. He simply tilted his head slightly, his long eyelashes fluttered, and his chubby little hands gently touched his tummy as he murmured softly, "Hmm... I passed... chocolate..."

Clearly, for her, developing the warship enhancement module was nothing to celebrate. In contrast, she was more concerned about her chocolate—which is also Daidai's biggest characteristic. Apart from scientific research, her only hobby is eating chocolate. As long as she has chocolate, she can devote herself to her research wholeheartedly, and even if she works for several days and nights in a row, she will not feel tired.

Just then, the laboratory door was gently pushed open, and a gentle figure walked in, carrying a large box filled with all kinds of chocolates, including dark chocolate, white chocolate, milk chocolate, and various cute chocolate beans. The rich aroma of chocolate instantly filled the entire laboratory.

The person who walked in was a young female researcher. She was wearing a white lab coat, with long hair flowing down her shoulders. She had a gentle face, soft eyes, and a faint smile on her face. Her gaze towards Daidai was full of doting and heartache. Her name was Su Qing, and she was specifically responsible for taking care of Daidai. She was also the only person Daidai was willing to be close to.

Su Qing walked gently to Dai Dai's side, slowing her pace so as not to disturb her. Then, she squatted down, placed the box of chocolates in her hand next to the lab table, and spoke softly, her voice as gentle as a feather: "Dai Dai, I brought the chocolates. They are all your favorites, including dark chocolate and your favorite milk chocolate beans."

Upon hearing the word "chocolate," Daidai's focused gaze instantly shifted from the holographic screen. She turned her head to look at Su Qing, her long eyelashes trembling slightly. Her large eyes sparkled, like two translucent black grapes, filled with nothing but longing for chocolate. She looked adorable and endearing.

Immediately afterwards, Daidai stretched out his chubby little hand and gently reached for the chocolate box in Su Qing's hand. His little fingers were slightly curled up, clearly eager to eat the chocolate.

Looking at Daidai's adorable appearance, Su Qing's smile softened even more. She couldn't help but reach out and gently ruffle Daidai's soft bun. Then, she quickly took out a beautifully packaged milk chocolate from the box, carefully tore open the wrapper, and handed the chocolate to Daidai's little hand.

Daidai took the chocolate, her little hands gripping it tightly. Then, she gently put the chocolate into her little mouth and slowly chewed it. A satisfied expression appeared on her rosy face, and her eyes narrowed slightly, like a kitten that had just eaten a dried fish. She looked exceptionally adorable.

Seeing Daidai's satisfied expression, Su Qing felt a warmth in her heart. However, thinking of the crisis at the front, her smile quickly disappeared, and her tone became serious. She asked gently, "Daidai, how's the research on the warship's enhancement modules going? Are the experimental data all up to standard? The soldiers at the front are almost at their limit. We urgently need your modules to enhance the strength of the two Federation warships and support the front."

Hearing Su Qing's words, Dai Dai slowly chewed on his chocolate, then looked up at the holographic screen. He pointed to the experimental data on the screen with his little finger, his tone flat and without any ripples, as if he were talking about something insignificant: "Hmm, it's qualified. The data is all aligned. After being equipped, the warship's firepower, defense, and speed will all be increased by more than three times. It can defeat the bugs."

Although Daidai's tone was calm, Su Qing's face instantly lit up with surprise and excitement upon hearing this. She couldn't help but reach out and tightly grasp Daidai's small hand, her voice trembling slightly, "Really? Daidai, you're amazing! That's wonderful! With your enhancement module, we can support the front lines and help the two federations defeat the Zerg!"

Scientists across the entire Academy of Sciences racked their brains but couldn't come up with an effective solution. Yet, Daidai, in just a few days, developed an enhancement module that could double the performance of warships. This was nothing short of a miracle, a hope for saving everyone!

Daidai, held tightly by Su Qing, furrowed her small brows slightly. Then, she gently withdrew her hand, picked up a piece of chocolate, put it in her mouth, and mumbled, "Notify Speaker Durant and Marshal Chen Mo that the warship's module system is complete. Speaker Durant, as the Supreme Commander of the Star River Federation, has ordered all Level 5 and above space stations in the Star River Federation's various star systems to cooperate with Titan-class fortresses to load modules onto the Star River Federation's new ships. Marshal Chen Mo, as the Supreme Commander of the Human Alliance, has ordered all Human Alliance space stations and fortresses to work in sync to complete all loading within five cosmic hours and rush to the front lines."

At this point, Daidai paused for a moment, then continued, "In addition, the bio-enhanced armor that Major General Yaoguang and I researched together was also transported to the front-line troops of the Human Federation and the Star River Federation. The Zerg gene cells that Major General Yaoguang brought back earlier have already been used. The bio-enhanced armor is now complete. Once they wear it, the soldiers of the two federations will have the strength to fight against advanced Zerg. Hopefully... it will be in time."

Although Daidai's tone was very calm, Su Qing could tell that she was also thinking about the soldiers on the front lines and about Major General Yaoguang. Major General Yaoguang was the person who had previously been in charge of researching biological plant armor with Daidai. The two were very compatible partners, and Major General Yaoguang took good care of Daidai, often bringing her all kinds of chocolates.

Su Qing nodded vigorously, her excitement barely concealed: "Okay! Daidai, I'll go and notify them immediately! The Academy of Sciences has a dedicated inter-federal communication hub. I'll contact Speaker Durant at the Star River Federation headquarters and Marshal Chen Mo at the Human Union headquarters, relaying your words to them verbatim, so they can work in sync and complete the module deployment within five cosmic hours, transporting the bio-engineered armor to the front lines without delaying the war!"

After saying that, Su Qing gently ruffled Dai Dai's bun and said softly, "Dai Dai, you've worked hard, researching for so long. Eat some more chocolate and get some rest. I'll keep an eye on things here, and there won't be any problems with the modules and armor."

She didn't speak, just nodded, and continued to eat her chocolate with her head down. Her small body leaned forward again, and her gaze returned to the holographic screen. Clearly, even though the research was complete, she had no intention of resting and was still paying attention to the relevant data of the warship module, afraid that there might be any mistakes.

Looking at Daidai's focused expression, Su Qing felt a pang of heartache and admiration. She gently stood up, carefully picked up the chocolate box, and placed it within Daidai's reach. Then, she turned and quickly left the laboratory, heading towards the Academy of Sciences' inter-federal communications hub. She had to contact Speaker Durant and Marshal Chen Mo as soon as possible; she couldn't waste a single second. The soldiers on the front lines were still waiting for their support.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the command center of the Star River Federation headquarters was extremely tense. Speaker Durant, as the Speaker of the Star River Federation Council and the Federation's Supreme Commander, was dressed in a crisp Star River Federation uniform, sitting upright in the command chair, his face serious, his eyes fixed intently on the huge holographic battlefield projection in front of him.

Behind the command chair, the flag of the Star River Federation hangs on the wall. On the control panels around it, data streams scroll rapidly, and the buzzing of communicators rises and falls. Dozens of staff members perform their duties, their expressions are flustered but they dare not slack off in the slightest, constantly summarizing and reporting the situation on the front lines.

Speaker Durant stood with his hands tightly behind his back, his fingertips trembling slightly. His gaze was fixed on the Star Federation fleet being besieged by the Zerg in the projection, his eyes filled with heaviness and urgency. As the highest decision-maker and commander of the Star Federation, he was in charge of the overall situation at headquarters, and every casualty report was like a sharp knife piercing his heart.

Meanwhile, inside the command center at the headquarters of the People's Federation, a similar scene of intense activity unfolded. Marshal Chen Mo, as the Marshal and Supreme Commander of the People's Federation, was tall and imposing, dressed in a dark green People's Federation uniform. His face was resolute, his eyes sharp as an eagle's, his face weathered by time, and he exuded a strong military aura.

Instead of sitting upright, he stood in front of the holographic screen with his fists clenched, his eyes burning with anger and resentment—he had fought countless battles in his life, leading the soldiers of the People's Alliance to resist countless foreign invasions, but he had never been so embarrassed or so passive.

"Marshal, the latest battle report from the front!" A communications soldier from the Human Alliance rushed to Chen Mo's side, his expression panicked and his tone urgent. "The three landing ships under Rear Admiral Yao Guang are trapped in a cave on the space continent. Their energy is critically low, their shields are damaged, and they could be discovered by the Zerg swarm at any moment. Our outer fleet has suffered heavy casualties; two Titan-class battleships have already been destroyed by the Zerg swarm, and the remaining fleet can only barely hold on. They won't be able to hold out for much longer!"

"Furthermore, the fleets of the Star River Federation and the Demi-human race are also on the verge of annihilation. The Star River Federation headquarters has sent us a request for coordinated support, asking if we can mobilize our reserves to rush to the front lines as soon as possible!"

Almost simultaneously, the communicators at the Star Federation headquarters also emitted a rapid alarm. A communications officer hurried to Speaker Durant, bowed, and reported: "Speaker, urgent report from the front! Our Third Fleet has been completely annihilated, the Fourth Fleet is surrounded by the Zerg swarm and has no hope of breaking out; the Demi-human fleet has sent out its final distress signal, requesting our immediate support, otherwise they will have no choice but to abandon ship and break out!"

"Furthermore, news has come from Marshal Chen Mo of the Human Alliance that Major General Yao Guang's troops are trapped, and the Human Alliance fleet has also suffered heavy casualties. They are asking if we can simultaneously allocate troops to coordinate the defense!"

Upon hearing the report, Speaker Durant couldn't help but close his eyes, take a deep breath, and when he opened them again, his eyes were filled with exhaustion and despair: "Relocate troops? Where do we have any troops left to deploy? The reserves have already been sent to the front lines, and the Academy of Sciences still hasn't developed any effective countermeasures. Our warships simply can't break through the Zerg's defenses. Even if we send reinforcements, it will only be a pointless sacrifice and won't change the course of the battle!"

He picked up the communicator on the table, wanting to contact Marshal Chen Mo to discuss follow-up strategies, but the words caught in his throat—he knew that Marshal Chen Mo must also be in a dilemma, just like him, with neither of them having any spare troops or weapons that could turn the tide of the battle.