Chapter 818: Section 813 - Countdown
After being busy at the observation camp for two days, Chen Fei finally got some free time. He was completely exhausted, as the command center really treated him like a mule, squeezing every bit of effort out of him every day.
Really want to rebel...
Mouri Misono had already returned to the 223 Aircrew Base to work and could not help at all. His only companion was a black-hearted monk who only knew how to shout "carry eight bags". This guy couldn't even cook, only ate at the cafeteria, and had a passion for meat and alcohol.
It was obvious that this thieving bald monk was a heartless overseer, performing his role perfectly. He... Tui!!!
The camp received several rounds of supplies, and Louis Industries delivered 10,000 sets of intelligent units, crystal energy cores, and supporting functional modules for combat mechs. Since they were not complete products, the 10,000 core components of the combat mechs didn't infringe on sovereignty interests, and their size was just right to fit into the space system alchemy storage device in Chen Fei's hand.
Most times, if the number is less than ten thousand, it usually doesn't matter, but once it reaches the ten thousand unit threshold, the situation becomes completely different.
With Chen Fei's Psi Skill, even without ready metal materials, he could revive this combat mech legion fully on-site by spending just 1,700 energy points. This was the trump card reserved before the supernatural ability suppressant became ineffective. Chen Xiao'er unexpectedly snagged a big backer, and it was genuinely delightful!
The new ruling team of the Marin Kai Sovereignty was still struggling, with small fights every two days and major conflicts every three, leading to shoes and underwear flying around chaotically, making foreigners concerned about this sovereignty anxious to the point they wished they could take over.
Monsters that were wandering like headless flies became the new ecological disaster after replacing mutants. Fortunately, the black vortex clouds continuously releasing monsters had been eliminated. The remaining stray monsters, though numerous, were nothing but water without a source and trees without roots, having not yet formed into species groups or entered the breeding period. Every dead one reduced their numbers, and with patience, they could be completely eradicated soon enough.
The neighboring aircrew bases had listed these "newcomers" as targets, collecting their biological samples and DNA information for higher bounties than those for mutants, making a tidy profit.
In some sense, these monsters were equivalent to mutants from another planet.
After ensuring the safety of the observation camp, a large group of experts, scholars, and various instruments and equipment arrived.
There were three locations of black clouds appearing within the Blue Star atmosphere.
The first location was in Chen Fei's hometown, in the bustling city center, crowded with people and buildings, making it difficult to operate. The First Sovereign was undoubtedly studying it behind closed doors without letting outsiders interfere.
The second location was on the Antarctic Continent, a frigid, ghostly place. Even if supplies were adequate, humans might endure the extreme cold of minus tens of degrees Celsius, but the equipment could not.
The third location on the Africa Continent had the black cloud existing for the longest time, and the surrounding area had been cleared. It had the most first-hand intelligence data, making it the most suitable observation point. Therefore, research teams from various sovereignties flocked there.
As for the attitude of the Marin Kai Sovereignty, that would be discussed after their election drama concluded.
"There are 21 days until the next 'space channel' appears!"
Chen Fei openly set up this warning sign in the camp. The information came from Louis Landon's "prophecy," predicting a cyclical invasion every 28 to 32 days after the first invasion, almost monthly, for twelve times a year. It seemed endless, aiming to exhaust the last bit of Blue Star Civilization's resistance. The parasitic species, who had schemed against Cangqiong Star for ten thousand years, lacked neither time nor patience. They weren't afraid of waiting, having already placed Blue Star Civilization on their dining table.
Compared to the thousand-year-plan of the Third Era Civilization against the parasitic species, they were nothing more than small fry, not worth mentioning at all.
Nobody would blame Chen Fei for alarmist actions. His close relationship with the president of Louis Industries was no secret, and more and more people started to believe this almost absurd "reincarnation story."
If combined with the "Great World Tree Origin Theory" and the "Great World Tree Plane Theory" based on it, Louis Landon's "prophecy" might indeed hold truth. However, completing the theoretical loop would imply its existence in another timeline of Blue Star Civilization.
Having successfully countered the first invasion of parasitic species, the current Blue Star Civilization stood on a different timeline branch, with the future still uncertain. Perhaps they would continue to thwart the parasitic species' invasions, or maybe they would still face extinction, or they might even counterattack, reaching the heart of the parasitic species and eradicate them entirely. Louis Landon himself was a variable adding to the future's uncertainty, now joined by Chen Xiao'er.
To completely thwart the parasitic species' plots, extensive preparations were necessary in advance.
As a reincarnator, Louis Landon relied on his foresight and knowledge of historical trends, accumulating immense wealth and becoming the leading magnate of Blue Star Civilization. He also amassed substantial technological and industrial reserves and popularized the "Dragon Slayer Missile" through the aircrew bases. This ensured that this Blue Star Civilization wouldn't be caught off guard by the parasitic species' invasion like the last time.
Louis Landon's efforts bore fruit. Shortly after the three black vortex clouds appeared in Blue Star's sky, the first black cloud was dispersed directly by Chen Xiao'er with one shot. The second didn't last long either, taken care of rapidly using the harsh environment and the successful experience of the "Element Annihilation Bomb." However, the third black cloud on the Africa Continent lingered due to the sovereignties' inefficiency and preoccupation with power struggles, delaying its eradication even further. While it initially required only one "Element Annihilation Bomb," in the end, two were necessary.
Blue Star Civilization didn't idle either. They continued gathering information at the observation camp on the Africa Continent and used big data modeling based on the positions of the five black vortex clouds to predict the second invasion's location.
"Second Brother, look, isn't Xiao Jiu adorable like this!"
On a video call with Chen Fei, Chen Meng proudly showed off Pure Light Sparrow Xiao Jiu dressed in a small suit.
This annoying sister was truly Xiao Jiu's nemesis. She really dressed him up.
"Chirp!"
The little bird seemed exasperated. Times had changed, and it was no longer about simply petting a bird.
The custom white suit fit perfectly, so snug that Xiao Jiu couldn't spread his wings to escape.
"You dummy!!! Xiao Jiu already has feathers; clothing that gets wet can make feathers moldy or even fall off. What kind of idiocy is this!"
Chen Fei was enraged, scolding his naive sister Yu Chun. She had dressed up a Pure Light Sparrow capable of killing a Metallic Dragon like a doll. Was there a hole in her brain? There must be!
Any brat who dared to provoke a Sixth Rank Human Order Magical Beast like that would have been turned to ash by now.
If not for Xiao Jiu being a close family member, Little Sister Chen would have been vaporized without anyone raising an eyebrow.
"Xiao Meng, I told you this wasn't okay... Ow~~"
In the video, Chen Meng's boyfriend Liu Mingquan appeared (╥﹏╥..), only to be electrocuted by his girlfriend before finishing his sentence.
This was Little Sister Chen's territory, with a 120% savage girlfriend presence.
"Don't you think Xiao Jiu is cute? Adorably so!"
Receiving a scolding from her brother, Chen Meng looked aggrieved. Could it be wrong to have a girly heart?
"I think you are foolish! Take off this ridiculous stuff, immediately, now, or I'll come back right now to spank your butt, hanging you upside down!"
The brother's anger flared up, his courage growing bold. He meant what he said.
Damn it, when he wasn't home, this annoying sister acted without restraint.
"Ah! Got it, got it!"
Facing her brother's threat, Chen Meng reluctantly removed the little white suit from Xiao Jiu.
Once freed, the bird flapped its wings and rushed to the front of the phone, pecking at the camera as if pecking at Chen Fei's earlobe.
It had been quite a while since seeing Dad Chen Fei; this little sticky gum still clung to him dearly.
"Xiao Meng, stop playing around and feed the birds on the balcony. The clothes can't even be hung out."
The mother's voice came through.
"Got it!" Chen Meng replied quickly.
"I'll do it!" Liu Mingquan volunteered.
A few chirps accompanied the arrival of two more birds into the camera view, chirping and chasing each other. They were also Pure Light Sparrows, just like Xiao Jiu, except they didn't have the little tuft on their heads.
"What's going on here?"
Seeing the two Pure Light Sparrows, Chen Fei forgot his anger towards his annoying sister.
"The local Pure Light Sparrow flock nearly made our home their base, you know? The city introduced a thousand Pure Light Sparrows recently. The nearby park is filled with artificial bird nests. Xiao Jiu is their leader now, and these sparrows visit daily for food, needing a pound of feed a day!"
Chen Meng quickly diverted the topic to avoid her brother's anger.
The sudden chirping and chattering on the balcony troubled the Chen Family. While the birds didn't defecate indiscriminately, they couldn't help stepping everywhere, quickly leaving small claw prints on freshly hung clothes, making cleaning them almost in vain.
The two Pure Light Sparrows that flew in were extremely bold, but unlike Xiao Jiu, the rest weren't as sociable. If humans approached, they'd instantly scatter.
Fortunately, these birds only visited once a day. After pecking at the feed, they would leave on their own.