233: Chapter 222 Challenge

At the entrance of the four passages that could escape this cursed universe and lead to parallel worlds.

Countless spaceships carrying the beings selected for the Kindling Project were crowded together.

Under the guidance of Xingyang Civilization staff, they were entering one by one in an orderly fashion.

It had been like this for years, seemingly unchanged.

But today, there seemed to be a slight exception.

Not only the staff at the dispatch center, but many in the passenger ships also vaguely sensed that something was wrong.

Looking towards the entrance, in the long queue stretching for 90 million kilometers, there was clearly a large group of well-equipped warships of similar specifications mixed in.

Even those completely uninterested in military affairs could tell from their appearance that these warships came from the same civilization.

And it was an extremely powerful civilization.

Everyone vaguely felt that a world-shaking event was about to happen.

Those passenger ships nearing the entrance couldn't help but feel secretly relieved.

Many beings on board were exclaiming in a jumble of voices.

"Sigh, I don't know what will happen, but I don't want to watch the commotion or get involved in this mess. We're about to enter the passage. Everything in this universe will have nothing to do with me anymore."

Another person corrected them: "How can it have nothing to do with you, even if you don't know or don't want to know?"

"Unless you're an idiot, you can probably guess that those warships are here to smuggle themselves in or force their way through."

"The four passages are already operating at full capacity, and the great Xingyang Civilization certainly won't just let them be."

"Because once they successfully break through, other civilizations struggling to survive will naturally follow suit. By then, the Kindling Project will be dead in all but name."

The person who spoke earlier thought for a moment and finally realized: "That does seem to have something to do with me after all."

"Because the number of passages has increased to four, the number of people from our civilization going to the parallel universe has naturally expanded to four times the original amount."

"There are still several batches behind us."

"So if this group of warships ruins the Kindling Project, countless powerful civilizations will surely challenge the authority of the Xingyang Civilization later."

"By then, the subsequent batches from our weak civilization naturally won't be qualified to enter the parallel passage."

"Most importantly, the next batch includes the spouse arranged for me by our planet."

"I don't want to be a single dog even after changing universes!"

Throughout the cabin, countless beings of various appearances burst into laughter.

No one expected that even at such a time, they would still be thinking about their spouses.

It seems the beings in the Kindling Project were indeed selected at random.

However, for these ships that had already reached the entrance, one foot was already inside the gate of the parallel universe.

The battle that might break out behind them would indeed have no impact on them.

But in the middle of the queue, less than 50 million kilometers from the entrance.

The passenger ships there were in a state of panic.

Some beings could no longer suppress their cries.

"It's over, it's over. That group of dark warships looks like they're up to no good."

"They're here to break through."

"We're doomed. How could the Xingyang Civilization let them break the rules and sabotage the Kindling Project?"

"This battle is inevitable, and we're going to be caught in the crossfire."

Several calm people nearby immediately stopped them: "What are you panicking about? Haven't you seen the great deity of the Xingyang Civilization?"

"No matter what background these warships have, how could mortals be a match for a god!"

"Didn't you see that even the Andromeda Galaxy, with a diameter of 200,000 light-years, was stopped by the Xingyang God?"

That being suddenly screamed in horror: "That's exactly what I'm worried about."

"If a god can knead stars and warship fleets into a ball, they can naturally knead our entire long queue into a small rice ball mixed with steel and flesh..."

"Sigh, in order to ensure the continued implementation of the Kindling Project, the god might just abandon us."

Many people around immediately retorted: "Bullshit!"

"The Great Deity Xingyang is not an evil guy like Chu Zhangyang. How could he crush the trespassing warships and innocent civilians together!"

But even though they said that, many people didn't have much confidence.

No one questioned the vast divine power of the god.

But at this moment, the entire invading fleet was highly intermingled with the passenger ships.

While divine power is indeed powerful and majestic beyond mortal imagination, would the god truly distinguish between the invading civilization and the innocent beings in his eyes?

Would he, just like with those stars, take the entire massive warship fleet and some surrounding passenger ships...

...and knead them together into a huge ball?

In that case, those passenger ships of the Kindling Project near the warship fleet would truly be doomed.

But fear aside, things had reached this point. Everyone could only wait quietly for developments.

After all, the long queue leading to the parallel passage was quite crowded, and there was no room to move away or maneuver!

At this time, a temporary command center had been set up in the parallel passage dispatch and control center.

In the center of the command room was a sand table two meters long and thirty centimeters wide.

Sitting in the center, Chu Xingyang was playing with a small model in his hand while gently explaining to the two demigods.

"See, this kind of dark warship is the invading enemy this time. You must exert your power against them."

"As for these ships nearby that have no weapons on them, they are ordinary civilians."

"So you must precisely control your power and not hurt those civilians!"

The two demigods listened with wide eyes, looking as if they half-understood.

Yu Lan, who had just returned not long ago and was also participating in the war meeting, couldn't help herself.

She secretly glanced up at the bishop.

Then she murmured: "The great deity... is not going to take action? These two children... I'm afraid..."

"I mean, this is their first time conducting such a complex battle, and I'm afraid they won't be able to control their power well."

Yu Lan's words were naturally the doubts of most people around.

After all, the intelligence these two demigods usually displayed was sometimes worse than that of children.

Naturally, no one was confident that they could complete such a precise operation.

Seeing the questioning gazes from those around.

Chu Xingyang seemed determined this time; he smiled faintly and said: "The god will really not take action this time!"

"After all, no matter how complex the situation of this battle is, it is just dealing with a group of mortals."

"It is nothing more than the Manghui Civilization with a larger number of warships. This kind of quantitative change has no meaning in front of the two demigods!"

"Of course, you have your reasons for worrying."

"But the god has also been guiding the two brothers for quite a long time, and I want to see the results of their special training."

"All of this is to warm up for dealing with Chu Zhangyang, and even the more terrifying Silence, in the future!"

Upon hearing these words, everyone suddenly realized, while also showing serious expressions.

They gradually understood in their hearts.

If the two demigods couldn't even complete the task of facing mortals now.

Then, when it comes time to eliminate those two terrifying existences, these two brothers would really be of no use.

At that time, the great deity would have to face Chu Zhangyang and the "Silence" alone.

It would certainly be extremely arduous.

Seeing the change in everyone's expression, Chu Xingyang said straightforwardly: "So..."

"Take advantage of this incident to let the two demigods gain experience and let them grow more!"

"This way, the Xingyang God in the future won't appear to be fighting alone when eliminating Chu Zhangyang and the Silence!"

As he spoke, he made up his mind, determined that this time, no matter what, he would not personally enter the field and would not take action.

He wanted to let the Three-Legged Monster and Mabu grow completely!

Only Yu Lan, who was on the side, still asked with concern: "How about... let us, the Gospel Army, also join the battle."

"At least we can assist the two demigods!"

But Xiliu thought for a moment and said helplessly: "How to assist? The 70,000 warships of the Manghui Civilization are mixed into the Kindling Project's queue."

"And obviously, when they were queuing up and moving forward slowly, they thought of the plan to use the civilian fleet as a meat shield."

"Now, those 70,000 warships are surrounded by a large number of civilian passenger ships, whether in front, behind, above, or below."

"Where should our Gospel Army warships start the attack? No matter which direction we come from, we will hit those innocent ships first."

Baliwei pondered for a moment: "Then we can use carrier-based aircraft, as well as a large number of humanoid mechs combined with the Symbiotic Armor Squadron to weave through the civilian fleet!"

"And attack those 70,000 warships directly?"

Xiliu thought about it and refused: "No! The Alliance Member's warships are definitely on high alert the whole time."

"Once they spot us, they will definitely open fire immediately. In the case of concentrated fire, the countless passenger ships nearby will definitely suffer devastating blows!"

Luo Ningning couldn't help but sigh: "This won't work, that won't work!"

"Could it be that this time, our Gospel Army really has to stand by and watch?"

"This is the first time we've encountered such a situation. The feeling of being completely detached is really annoying."

Chu Xingyang smiled, comforting everyone: "Don't be impatient. You certainly have a task too!"

"That is to patrol around the area of the queue where the Manghui warship fleet is located, and act when the opportunity arises!"

"When the two demigods launch their attack in a while, if by any chance they inadvertently affect the civilian ships."

"You can carry out rescue and support immediately!"

Yu Lan pursed her lips; although she was reluctant to do this kind of babysitting work, it seemed that this was the only way now.