407: General Offensive

Under these circumstances, Bai Yan issued the command for a full-scale assault on the defense line. The area north of the Base was mostly hilly terrain. Originally, there were outpost personnel to provide a diversion, and the general offensive was planned for five days later.

But now, with the outpost defense lines completely collapsed, Jiang Chen's reinforcements would arrive very smoothly, rendering the previous attrition meaningless. Bai Yan knew that only by capturing the Linshan Defense Line before reinforcements arrived could they gain a foothold, curb the zombie offensive, and buy valuable time for a subsequent counterattack.

However, Tianquan said, "Commander, launching a full-scale assault prematurely is disadvantageous to me. The Base currently has 4 million Super Legions, but the 600-kilometer perimeter wall and outer strongpoints, as well as newly constructed fixed base stations and energy stations, all have vacancies. Only just over 1 million mechanical troops can be mobilized, and the artillery positions are not yet in place. Launching a full-scale assault now is too hasty."

Bai Yan frowned and said, "I can't worry about that much. If we delay any longer, the opportunity will be lost. If we don't attack now, Linshan's zombie reinforcements will arrive within ten hours. Attacking five days later will put us in an extremely passive position. We cannot let the zombies occupy the Linshan Defense Line. Deploy all mobile mechanical troops into battle immediately, and get the artillery positions in place as quickly as possible. We must win this full-scale assault."

Tianquan said, "Commander, this is a huge gamble. Once the mechanical troops are wiped out, the entire Base's defensive power will collapse. Currently, the Base's production capacity has reached its limit. If we cannot take down Linshan's zombie defense line, we will face direct attacks from the zombies. Once the Base's production is damaged, the previously balanced situation will be rapidly overturned."

Bai Yan took a deep breath. He knew this was a huge gamble, but he had no better choice. He had to capture the Linshan Defense Line as quickly as possible before zombie reinforcements arrived, otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"Tianquan, you're right, this is indeed a huge gamble. But we have no retreat. The evolution speed of the zombies far exceeds our expectations; we must curb their offensive momentum as quickly as possible. You can predict the battlefield situation, but you cannot predict their evolution speed."

Tianquan stopped trying to persuade him and instead said, "Mechanical troops are being mobilized according to the full-scale assault posture."

"Good. Recall all high-altitude airships and convert them into arsenal airships. Recall all Super Legion mechs for immediate inspection. The rest are to prepare for combat. All space-based weapons, Xinghuan-2, are to join the battle. All missiles and rockets within the Base are to be deployed to the East Zone 1 and East Zone 2 of the perimeter wall. Radar vehicles are to be deployed around the airports of strongpoints 1-20 in the north. All swarm drone carriers are to be dispatched. Mobile particle accelerator cannons, mobile microwave energy weapons, mobile electromagnetic cannons—get all of them out for me…"

Bai Yan was emptying his coffers. The Commanders remained silent as orders were issued from the command center, and all personnel throughout the Base sprang into action.

"All temporary energy points are to be activated. The Underground City is to enter energy consumption control. Aside from maintaining basic survival, all electricity is to be fully dedicated to ensuring the Base's production and weapon charging supply. The human city defense forces are to be converted into combat forces. Calculation Unit Three is responsible for city defense, and all of Tianquan's computing power is to be used to ensure the operation of the entire Super Legion." Bai Yan continued to issue orders.

At Bai Yan's command, the East Sea City Base entered a state of war. All mechanical troops began to mobilize, and various advanced weapons were put into use. The Base's production facilities operated at full capacity, providing ample supplies and energy for the battle.

At this time, the area around the Linshan Defense Line was unusually quiet. Large numbers of zombies were hiding underground to avoid human satellite reconnaissance. Along the entire mountain range, the underground tunnel systems were intricate, like an anthill. As soon as human Super Legions entered this area, defending zombies would surge out from underground, which was one of the key reasons why the attack had stalled.

In space, the space-based weapon companion satellite charged the laser cannon. After charging was complete, the generated electricity was not wasted; it was transmitted via microwave to the Space Station, and then relayed via synchronous geostationary satellites using microwaves to ground receiving stations, ensuring the supply of ground energy.

At this moment, all personnel within the East Sea City Base were busy. Various departments collaborated, tensely preparing for the full-scale assault. Bai Yan stood in front of the large screen in the command room, looking at the Linshan Defense Line on the screen, his heart filled with worry. He knew this battle would be extremely difficult, but they had no choice; they had to win this huge gamble.

Large numbers of Super Legions advanced towards the Linshan Defense Line. The images sent back by the satellite, even from space, showed the dense black mass of troops on the ground.

The news of the full-scale assault reached Tian Ming. Meng Xian and Ji Ruping stood in front of the desk, looking at Tian Ming.

"Boss, Bai Yan launched the full-scale assault ahead of schedule, expected to begin in 2 hours. Currently, the Underground City has already implemented energy control, and public morale is stable."

Tian Ming nodded slightly and said, "Hmm, launching a full-scale assault now is not the optimal timing. How is the consumption of raw materials for production within the Base?"

Ji Ruping said, "Currently, steel consumption is the highest, mainly for ammunition, weapon production, and robot production, which account for the largest share. Other raw materials can be replenished by Ability Users and, combined with reserves, can form a cycle. Only the steel shortage is significant and needs replenishment. Current reserves, at the current rate of consumption, can only last for two weeks."

Tian Ming stood up and said, "I'll replenish the steel. You two, coordinate with Calculation Unit Three to defend the Base. I'm going to the defense line to pick up scraps."

"Okay, Boss. Xinghuan One is currently ensuring the construction of the Space Station. Now that we're in wartime, Xinghuan One cannot come down, and we still have supplies that need to be transported."

"It's fine, have someone pack it up, and I'll transport it up."

"Yes!"

Tian Ming arrived at the Base's material reserve area, where large quantities of steel and other raw materials were stacked. With a thought, his perception instantly enveloped the entire reserve area. Steel consumption reached about 30,000 tons per day, with special steel accounting for 30%, which was equivalent to consuming an aircraft carrier every three days.

Tian Ming came here to collect samples of various steels so that he could directly produce and replicate the steel missing from the Base. After completing the collection, Tian Ming quickly returned to the manor.

"Calculation Unit Three, arrange 20 airships for me to help transport steel."

"Okay, Master. Where is the airship docking area?"

"Ten kilometers above the Linshan Defense Line."

The location Tian Ming arranged was relatively far. The mountains closer to the Base had basically been converted into production materials by Tian Ming. During this time, his material manipulation radius was still growing, having reached 15 kilometers. After possessing a divine body, Red Crystal Cores were completely useless to him. To increase his manipulation range, he could only continuously use his ability.