231: Chapter 220 Fishing in Troubled Waters

The four parallel tunnels near the core region of the Milky Way Galaxy.

Ships from the Kindling Project were arriving in an endless stream, queuing up methodically to enter the pre-assigned tunnel entrances one by one.

Once inside, the ships would quickly emerge in the Main Universe where the Xingyang Civilization resided.

Those on board would then become survivors of the Zhangyang Universe.

They would inherit and continue their own civilization, which would eventually vanish along with the universe in a little over a year.

Not far from the four tunnels was the dispatch and control center established here by the Xingyang Civilization.

A large number of personnel were assigned to this facility to maintain order while dealing with various potential hidden dangers and crises.

The highest-ranking officer in charge here was Luo Ningning, the original logistics officer of the divine might.

However, in the few years since she arrived, everything regarding the parallel tunnels had been running in an orderly fashion under her management.

Yet, facing the seventy thousand warships of the Manghui Civilization that had come with predatory intent and in a desperate gamble,

this major crisis had clearly exceeded her ability to handle it.

Especially after receiving the detailed reports brought back by Baliwei and Le Gang, who had gone to scout the enemy situation.

Luo Ningning shook her head slowly with a worried expression: "No! Those warships have already mixed in with the passenger ships of the Kindling Project."

"We cannot rashly attack, otherwise we will definitely harm many innocent people."

"It seems we can only wait for the reinforcements mentioned by the Missionary Officer."

"For now, we will just keep a close eye on that massive army."

After much deliberation, the group could not find a safer solution, so they followed Luo Ningning's arrangements.

Countless eyes in the entire control center were fixed on those tens of thousands of exceptionally conspicuous warships within the long procession.

At this moment, inside the massive flagship of the Manghui Civilization.

General Xiang, sitting on a tall chair, was listening to various reports from his subordinates.

"Report, Great Commander, we are currently sixty million kilometers away from the parallel tunnel."

"It's just that the queue is too long. At the current speed of the line, our fleet will need another three days to reach the tunnel entrance."

General Xiang nodded with great satisfaction: "Three days is already very fast. Everyone, increase vigilance!"

"The survival of our civilization rests on this single move! During this time, I assume I don't need to tell you that all soldiers should be on high alert!"

The generals naturally understood the weight of the Great Commander's words and all raised their heads, gazing into the distance with determined eyes.

They had never looked favorably upon the meager quotas of the Kindling Project.

What the Alliance Member wanted was for their entire civilization to escape and leave this damned, cursed universe!

Suddenly, a reconnaissance soldier responsible for observation ran in, stood straight, and said loudly: "These passenger ships in the massive queue have now also begun to notice us one after another."

"The passenger ships near us are intentionally trying to stay away from us, trying to put enough distance between us!"

"However, the whole queue is too crowded. A small movement affects the whole situation."

"This has made the flight path chaotic, and some passenger ships have helplessly mixed into our warship formation."

"Requesting your instructions, Great Commander, what should we do about those passenger ships?"

Hearing this, General Xiang couldn't help but laugh triumphantly: "Of course, we do nothing. This is even better!"

"In fact, the Xingyang Civilization must have discovered us long ago. The reason they haven't attacked yet!"

"Is because they pride themselves on being a Civilization of Gods and don't want to harm those civilians!"

"So this just happens to give us an opportunity! We are going to rely on the cover of the passenger ships to walk all the way into the tunnel entrance!"

The generals below immediately echoed with smiles.

"The Great Commander is brilliant!"

"The Great Commander's plan is wonderful!"

"If they don't make a move, then we will remain still."

"If we can mix directly into the entrance, that would be great!"

Listening to the flattery of his subordinates.

General Xiang looked triumphant; he excitedly raised his arm and began to count on his fingers slowly.

"Because we have mixed into the civilians' transport ships."

"The Xingyang Civilization has only three possible countermeasures."

"First, launch a large-scale charge against us and start an all-out war. But if they do that, the large number of civilians around will naturally be implicated. I believe that since they always claim to be a Civilization of Gods, they certainly wouldn't dare to commit the act of slaughtering civilians and thus be criticized!"

"Second, do not use large-scale frontal attacks to block us, but instead adopt infiltration tactics. Dispatch a large number of small mechs or shuttles to fly into our formation to carry out precision strikes against us, or even a decapitation strike aimed at me personally."

"But we have a vast fleet of seventy thousand warships. Not to mention that under our three-dimensional defense, it is impossible for them to infiltrate. Even if they could break in, given our sea of warships, the damage caused would be insignificant."

"Moreover, if any of our warships are infiltrated, then before being captured, we will directly crash into the civilian passenger ship formation."

"Firstly, it drags the surrounding civilians into the water, and secondly, it makes them hesitate to act!"

Many of the surrounding generals flattered him.

"Great Commander, your insight is brilliant!"

"We should drag the civilians into this. The deaths of the civilians are all their fault! It's all caused by them!"

"Let them see if they have the face to call themselves a Civilization of Gods in the future!"

General Xiang revealed a sly smile. While signaling the people around him to be quiet, he continued to speak eloquently: "Of course, there is a third possibility, which is to ignore us. To turn a blind eye."

"Just as if none of this had happened, let us mix in the queue and enter the entrance of the parallel tunnel grandly."

"In fact, standing from their perspective, this is the best plan."

"Minimize the impact and losses. No civilian casualties, and we can also leave this hellish universe and go to the parallel universe to restart our great Manghui Civilization!"

Hearing this, the generals were also filled with Hope.

How could they not yearn for this smuggling operation to end in this way?

Leaving this universe, which would sooner or later disappear, safely and without damage.

Although the thirty thousand warships used as a decoy and all the personnel on them could not be brought along.

And remained here forever.

But for the continuation of the civilization, their sacrifice was full of value.

Immediately, many people nodded.

A general said with shining eyes: "The Great Commander is wise. Actually, thinking about it now, the third option is also their most likely countermeasure!"

"It gives both sides enough face."

"Of course, if the people of the Xingyang Civilization want to force it, we, the Alliance Member, have never been afraid."

General Xiang nodded repeatedly, looking at the general with approving eyes, and shouted with full vigor: "Yes, we, the Alliance Member, are never afraid! We never retreat! The future must belong to us!"

The entire command room suddenly rang with a stirring shout.

"Never afraid! Never retreat!"

"Never afraid! Never retreat!"

General Xiang nodded with extreme satisfaction.

Then, looking around at everyone, he said slowly: "Alright, no matter what, those were just our guesses."

"The other side may still use tricks we don't expect. Therefore, this is the most critical moment for the entire civilization."

"Everyone, do not lower your guard. The rise and fall of our civilization all depend on this!"

Everyone had a solemn expression.

They, of course, understood the meaning of this "smuggling" battle!

The entire Alliance Member would spare no cost to escape and survive.

At this moment, in the dispatch and control center of the parallel tunnel.

Luo Ningning was pacing anxiously.

The long queue, as time passed, was slowly squeezing into the tunnel entrance.

Correspondingly, the massive battle formation composed of the Manghui's tens of thousands of warships was naturally getting closer and closer.

She couldn't help but mutter to herself: "How long until the reinforcements arrive?"

"According to the Missionary Officer's instructions, they should have arrived by now."

"But I don't see a single soul right now."

Baliwei comforted her gently from the side: "Don't be so anxious."

"Everything is under the control of the Missionary Officer and the Bishop!"

"Let's wait patiently."

"Besides, with all the power we currently have in the control center, we can't stop the Manghui anyway."

Just at this moment, someone brought over a cup of black tea.

After Luo Ningning took it and sipped, her expression relaxed a little.

After letting out a soft sigh of relief, she said lightly: "Alright."

"This is all we can do for now. I will continue to wait for reinforcements here!"

"You all keep a close watch on every move of that large group of warships!"

"Don't miss a single one!"

"Yes!" Baliwei quickly agreed. Now, whether at work or at home, this exceptionally petite wife in front of him seemed to have become his direct superior.

Baliwei continued to report: "Actually, without you saying it, the people below…"

"Have already activated the detection system developed by Xiliu and Hope."

"Firmly locking onto all the Manghui warships. Every single one of them, any movement, we can see clearly."

"Of course, they don't have any special moves right now."

"Because the queue is too crowded, those seventy thousand warships cannot act separately or weave into the passenger ship formation."

"So currently, the massive warship group is still a single entity, which also makes it easier for us to target them in the subsequent process."

Luo Ningning felt relieved.

Her small lips moved slightly: "This is for the best. I was worried before that they would send a considerable number of warships to mix completely with the passenger ships."

"That would be too troublesome."

"But this also shows that they want to twist into a rope, clench their fist, and strike with full force."

"Their goal is for the entire fleet to charge into the entrance of the parallel tunnel!"

Baliwei looked confident: "No matter what they are thinking, or what tricks they might use, we won't let them pass."

"We won't let such a vile thing happen."

At this moment, in the corner of the room, a girl responsible for communications shouted happily: "Lord Tu Kulei has sent a message?"

"He will come on the divine might! Bringing reinforcements, and… and the Bishop will also come!"

Luo Ningning's slightly furrowed brow finally relaxed for real this time.

She revealed a gratified smile: "Reinforcements are on the way. This bunch of riffraff won't be jumping around for much longer."

Baliwei, however, exchanged a glance with his good brother Le Gang, and the two discussed in low voices.

"Just the flagship divine might? What good will that do?"

"Could there be a large number of our warships following behind? Maybe even some from the Resistance Army!"

"I don't know about the others, but the Resistance Army definitely can't come. They are already too busy."

"Where would they have spare troops to come and support us here!"

The two couldn't come to any conclusion, so they simply waited here with peace of mind.

At this moment, the divine might was sailing at full speed, rushing all the way to the parallel tunnel.

In a large room inside the warship, Wei and You, who had come from the Lieyang Universe, were gathered around Chu Xingyang.

Beside them were two demigods, the Three-Legged Monster and Mabu.

It was unclear whether it was because of the death of Chu Lieyang or if the slap from Yu Lan had really worked.

You's mental state had improved a lot compared to before, and she was already able to communicate and chat simply like a normal person.

At this moment, she was holding the corner of her son, Mabu, with one hand.

While asking with slight hesitation and a faint, dazed expression: "Is… is he capable?"

Chu Xingyang smiled calmly; he naturally understood the meaning of You's words.

Because when the battle plan was discussed just now, these two were naturally invited to attend.

So he put on a comforting smile and replied seriously: "Your son is, of course, capable."

"Besides, he has his big brother leading him."

"The brothers joined forces to resist the Magellan Galaxy last time. This time, dealing with those mere seventy thousand warships is a piece of cake!"

After hearing the words of the deity.

You was still a bit uneasy; she turned her head and took a look at Mabu.

She lowered her head and muttered to herself: "But, this time there are people."

You's meaning was roughly that last time they were only dealing with the Flesh Galaxy. This time, besides warships, there were a large number of civilians in the queue.

Actually, it wasn't just You who was worried.

When Chu Xingyang first proposed this plan, it was initially opposed by Tu Kulei.

Tuku's point, of course, was that he was afraid that the two mentally incomplete demigods would not be able to control their own divine power.

Thereby causing a large number of civilian casualties.

This point was, of course, also what most of those who participated in that meeting were worried about.

However, because time was urgent.

Chu Xingyang didn't bother to overcome the dissenting opinions.

He just said one sentence: "This is instructed by the Great God."

Then no one dared to oppose it anymore.

Among those present, Wei and You knew him, knew that this Bishop was the Xingyang God.

The two women, who had lived for nearly ten thousand years yet were still as beautiful as flowers, naturally would not tell this secret to others.

It was only after the meeting adjourned that You timidly voiced her concerns.

Wei, on the side, was very reassured.

She gently patted the shoulder of this ten-thousand-year-old good sister and comforted her with a smile: "Don't worry."

"Our son has been trained by the Great God, you know."

"He has naturally improved a lot. There definitely won't be any mishaps."

"You can rest assured completely!"