87: In the struggle for resources, the Mohist organization achieves extraordinary feats (Part 2)

Star Domain League Finals Day, the atmosphere was unprecedentedly heated.

The virtual venue was decorated to look like a vast starry sky, symbolizing the two opposing sides—Yuncheng No. 1 High School and Dome Academy.

Both teams entered the arena.

The five members of Dome Academy exuded an imposing aura, especially their captain, Star Meteor; just by standing there, he gave people a pressure as vast and heavy as the stars.

Their gazes were calm and confident, as if victory was already within their grasp.

On the side of Yuncheng No. 1 High School, everyone had a solemn expression, yet unyielding flames burned in their eyes.

Lin Zhou stood at the very front, his gaze meeting Star Meteor's in the air—calm and waveless, yet with undercurrents surging.

"Match start!"

The System notification sounded, and both sides' consciousness descended into the [Meteor Plain]!

This was a vast, boundless dark red plain, with the sky being a simulated deep starry sky, and huge craters like scars on the earth, scattered with some wreckage shimmering with starlight.

On the plain, several resource points emitted alluring lights, especially the [Star Energy Spring] located slightly to the left of the map center and the [Adamantine Ore Vein] slightly to the right, which were places the School of Military had to contend for!

"According to the plan, move out!" Lin Zhou did not hesitate at all and immediately issued the order.

"Stone Breaking Heaven, Lei Huang, seize the Adamantine Ore Vein! Su Yueyao, Moon Elf, follow and establish a forward defense node!"

"Zhao Hao, Yan Li, follow me to seize the Star Energy Spring! Zhou Feng, Magic Wolves, disperse for reconnaissance and monitor Dome Academy's movements!"

"Bronzebeard! Take all Tiangong Dwarf Engineers and building Materials, target the Adamantine Ore Vein, and immediately begin constructing Elementary defensive fortifications upon arrival!"

The orders were clear and precise, and Yuncheng No. 1 High School's troops started instantly like a precision instrument, splitting into two groups and rushing straight to the two key resource points!

Dome Academy's response was equally swift.

Star Meteor personally led the Star Titans and Radiant Angels, heading straight for the [Star Energy Spring]!

Meanwhile, the Magnetic Storm Dwarves, Wind Chasers, and Ancient Treants rushed toward the [Adamantine Ore Vein].

Their tactical intent was clear: rely on the strength of the Star Titans to quickly take the Star Energy Spring, and then use that momentum to crush the other resource point.

The battle for the [Star Energy Spring] erupted first!

Just as the coalition of Lin Zhou, Zhao Hao, and Yan Li arrived at the edge of the spring, Star Meteor's massive Star Titan legion appeared on the horizon, bringing with them a suffocating pressure!

Five giants over ten meters tall, their bodies flowing with starlight as if forged from stars, made the earth tremble with every step!

Behind them were the Radiant Angels, spreading white wings and emitting holy radiance.

"Prepare to engage!" Lin Zhou's eyes narrowed; he hadn't expected the opponent to arrive so quickly, and with Star Meteor leading the team personally!

"Hahaha! Just in time! Red Dragon cubs, let these iron lumps taste the flavor of Dragon Breath!"

Although the pressure was immense, Zhao Hao's Battle Intent was even higher, and the Red Dragon let out a provocative roar.

Yan Li's Blazing Phoenix also circled and ascended, spreading its flaming wings.

However, Star Meteor did not give them any time to set up their formation!

"Star Burst!"

Star Meteor raised his huge arm, opened his five fingers, and a miniature star seemed to condense in his palm!

The next moment, blinding starlight exploded, turning into countless destructive Star Power beams, covering the position where Yuncheng No. 1 High School had just barely established a foothold like a rainstorm!

Skill Effect: [Star Burst] — Guides the power of the stars, conducting a saturation Star Power bombardment on the designated area, causing massive area magic damage, and comes with a [Armor Break] effect (reduces target armor).

"Aura of Righteousness Barrier! Maximum power!" Lin Zhou ordered urgently.

Elwin led the Literary Heart Elves to fully support the golden protective shield.

"Boom-boom-boom!"

The Star Power beams smashed onto the Aura of Righteousness Barrier like heavy hammers, the shield fluctuated violently, and the light dimmed at a speed visible to the naked eye!

The Literary Heart Elves turned pale; it was clear they were struggling to hold on.

Zhao Hao's Red Dragon tried to take off to counterattack, but was interfered with by the [Holy Light Chains] released by the Radiant Angels, its speed greatly reduced, and at the same time, it had to dodge the dense Star Power beams, looking disheveled.

Yan Li's Phoenix was also interfered with by the storms summoned by the Wind Chasers, making it difficult to output damage effectively.

The gap in strength was too large! The frontal suppression power of the Star Titans far exceeded any previous opponent!

"Retreat! Abandon the Star Energy Spring! Move toward the Adamantine Ore Vein!"

Lin Zhou made a decisive decision; continuing to resist would only cause unnecessary losses.

Yuncheng No. 1 High School's troops at the Star Energy Spring, after suffering minor casualties, were forced to retreat.

Dome Academy easily occupied the first key resource point.

Meanwhile, the battle at the [Adamantine Ore Vein] was equally intense.

Stone Breaking Heaven's Mountain Giant and Lei Huang's Thunder Giant engaged in fierce contention with Dome Academy's Magnetic Storm Dwarves and Ancient Treants.

The Magnetic Storm Dwarves quickly built [Electromagnetic Towers], firing interference currents to slow down Yuncheng No. 1 High School's movements.

The Ancient Treants waved their huge roots and branches, constantly entangling and striking.

Although they blocked the opponent's offensive for the time being, it was not easy to completely occupy the Ore vein.

Just then, the Tiangong Dwarf Engineer troop led by Bronzebeard, braving sporadic attacks, finally rushed to the side of the Adamantine Ore Vein!

"Cubs! Get to work! Let these guys see what is called Tiangong craftsmanship!"

Bronzebeard roared and smashed his huge toolbox onto the ground.

The long-prepared Tiangong Dwarves immediately acted like clockwork machines!

[Mohist Mechanical Arts · Rapid Construction]!

They used the prefabricated components they carried and the Adamantine Ore collected from the side of the vein to start building defensive fortifications at a staggering speed!

First were the [Dwarf Bunkers], springing up like bamboo shoots after rain in key positions, providing cover for ranged units.

Followed by the [Rotating Crossbow Turrets], which automatically targeted enemies and fired powerful armor-piercing crossbow bolts, effectively threatening the Magnetic Storm Dwarves and Wind Chasers.

Then came the [Flame Jet Traps], hidden next to the Ore vein passage, which could spew scorching flames once triggered.

Even more amazingly, they even began to build small [Rune Walls]!

Although it was just a prototype, the light wall flickering with defensive runes could already effectively block most ranged attacks and charges!

Building Attributes:

[Dwarf Bunker]: HP 5000, provides +15 armor to internal units, can accommodate 10 units.

[Rotating Crossbow Turret]: HP 2000, Attack 80-100, long range, comes with [Armor Break] effect.

[Flame Jet Trap]: After triggering, deals 50 fire damage per second to the fan-shaped area in front for 5 seconds.

[Rune Wall (Elementary)]: HP 8000, possesses [Magic Resistance] trait, immune to low-level magic damage.

In a short time, the originally empty Adamantine Ore Vein area had been forcefully transformed into a small fortress area filled with deadly traps and defensive facilities!

The Dome Academy troops, who were preparing to launch a new round of attacks, saw this sudden change and their offensive stalled.

Those crossbow turrets flashing with cold light and hidden traps made them afraid to rashly advance again.

"Well done, Bronzebeard!" Lin Zhou, who successfully retreated to the Adamantine Ore Vein and joined the main force, felt reassured as he looked at the defensive fortifications taking shape before him.

Although they lost the Star Energy Spring, as long as they defended the Adamantine Ore Vein, with the defensive System built by the Mohist Mechanical Arts, they had the capital to drag the match into the Late Stage!

Dome Academy captain Star Meteor looked at the impregnable Adamantine Ore Vein defense perimeter, his brows slightly furrowed.

He didn't expect the opponent to have such efficient construction capabilities.

"Do you think hiding in a turtle shell is useful?" Star Meteor snorted coldly and ordered the Star Titans and Radiant Angels to turn and join the other unit, preparing to concentrate their forces to forcibly pull out this thorn.

The real test had only just begun.

And within Lin Zhou's own Divine Domain, the barrier of the Death Passage finally emitted a groan of being unable to bear the weight under the constant impact from the existence on the opposite side, cracks spreading like spider webs, as if it were about to shatter completely in the next moment!