108: Establish authority

When a powerful intelligent lifeform is granted sufficient authority, its efficiency is terrifying.

In just three days, troops that would normally have taken at least a month to mobilize were forcibly conscripted.

All wormholes and warp points operated at full power, and large numbers of Transcendent and troops were dispatched to various shipping lanes to clear obstacles in advance.

The engineer corps established a series of temporary wormholes.

Every step was precise to the millisecond.

One week later, a legion composed of eight million starships and fifty million Transcendent mecha units arrived simultaneously in batches outside the "Vanguard" galaxy.

At this moment, inside the legion's command flagship.

Zhang Huaiyuan looked out through the visual sensors of his bionic body, only to see that the once brilliant starry sky had turned into a thick, crimson expanse, which was difficult to see clearly even through the most advanced observation equipment.

If the small and medium-sized Disaster Zones seen before were like ringworm parasites slowly expanding on space, then this Cataclysm-level Disaster Zone was like a ferocious beast, opening its jaws wide to swallow space itself.

He focused his mind silently on the edge of that thick crimson, and streams of data flowed into his mind.

【Refined Biological Potential Stimulation Serum】 Concentration: 92%. Effect: Extremely high probability of awakening special abilities hidden within creatures under low-level world rules, with a certain probability of causing mutation. Knowledge rule level: 2. Composition: Analyzing... Currently 1%...

【Stabilizing Catalytic Serum】 Effect 1: Maintains a certain concentration of diffusion for the designated target, greatly slowing down the dilution rate. Effect 2: Within the coverage area, greatly reduces damage below level 2 rules. Knowledge rule level: 2. Composition: Analyzing... Currently 1%...

"The edge areas have already reached a concentration of 92%. No wonder it's called a Cataclysm-level..."

Zhang Huaiyuan was secretly alarmed.

This meant... as it expanded, it was highly likely to give birth to new SS-Class or even SSS-Class Galaxy Beasts, becoming increasingly powerful.

"We must attack immediately!"

Zhang Huaiyuan quickly made his decision and said to his right wrist, "Statue of Liberty, immediately summon all fleet commanders for me to deploy the battle plan."

"Understood, Your Excellency."

A moment later, warp beams lit up, and dozens of generals wearing high-grade combat suits walked into the command room one after another.

Among them was Kols, the SSS-Class Strongest he had seen before.

At this moment, his face was shining with an excitement distinctly different from the others, as if he couldn't wait to fight the powerful monsters.

"Your Excellency Statue of Liberty, why have you summoned us here?"

The generals scanned the room and asked the light screen glowing on the command console.

"It was I who requested the Statue of Liberty to summon you all."

At this moment, Zhang Huaiyuan, who was watching the Disaster Zone from the window, turned around and smiled faintly at everyone.

"Who are you?"

Except for a few generals who knew of his existence, the others were slightly stunned and frowned as they asked.

"His Excellency Zhang Huaiyuan is an expert in the field of Galaxy Beast research and a national treasure-level Researcher at the Supreme Research Institute. For this operation, I will authorize His Excellency Zhang Huaiyuan to share the highest command and advisory authority."

The voice sounded from the light screen.

"An expert in the field of Galaxy Beast research?"

Everyone looked at each other and said nothing for a moment, only frowning as they sized up this seemingly exceptionally weak fellow.

"Everyone, there is no need for me to elaborate on the danger of a Cataclysm-level Disaster Zone. Therefore, I have summoned you here in the hope that you will obey commands during the subsequent operations and work together to resolve the crisis."

Zhang Huaiyuan said concisely, "According to my observations, 'The Great Millstone' is continuing to expand. Although the 'Spear of the Sky' legion suffered a crushing defeat previously, the monsters on the periphery have been cleared out, and this is the best time to attack. If we continue to delay and wait for it to recover its vitality, the cost of attacking the core area will increase significantly, so..."

"Wait, do you mean we are to attack directly right now?"

Before he finished speaking, a general couldn't help but sneer, "Kid, have you read yourself stupid? Do you understand war? This is a Cataclysm-level Disaster Zone. We rushed here in a hurry, and without collecting any information or intelligence, we are to attack directly? Are you trying to send us in to die?"

"The intelligence on the periphery has already been sent back by the 'Spear of the Sky' legion. The locations of some dangerous areas have already been marked in the Statue of Liberty's system. There is no need to waste time."

Zhang Huaiyuan glanced at him and said calmly, "As for any new high-level Galaxy Beasts that may emerge, as an expert in this field, I naturally have the means to deal with them."

"Hmph, the battlefield situation changes in an instant. How can we act based on your assumptions? If you implicate the lives of these hundreds of millions of soldiers, can a mere so-called expert like you take responsibility?"

"That's right, I followed my father to the battlefield at the age of 17 and have experienced countless battles, big and small. Your Excellency Statue of Liberty, I have no objection to you commanding, but you must not be swayed by a guy who only talks on paper!"

"Exactly..."

Several generals spoke up one after another, their faces filled with righteous indignation.

In their hearts, they naturally knew that the other party was right, and they understood the significance of being a "national treasure-level Researcher at the Supreme Research Institute".

However... this was a Cataclysm-level Disaster Zone that had wiped out the entire "Spear of the Sky" legion. Although they were forcibly conscripted here, no one wanted to go in and die; they would rather delay it day by day.

As for whether it would worsen... what did that have to do with them? Anyway, if the sky fell, the Star Alliance high-level officials would be there to hold it up. They only needed to ensure that the interests of their respective families were not damaged.

"I will ask one more time, do you intend to disobey orders?"

Zhang Huaiyuan's expression did not change; he just looked at the few people and repeated.

"It's not that we are disobeying, but we must discuss this at length, and besides..."

A few generals' eyes flickered slightly as they began to argue.

"Do it."

Zhang Huaiyuan shook his head and cut them off directly. He had no time to waste here.

"Huh?"

Everyone was slightly stunned, and then they saw the integrated device on Kols's body suddenly light up, and a solemn female voice came out:

"Councilor Kols, I, in my capacity as the Supreme Commander of this operation authorized personally by the Head of State, hereby order: The fleet commanders of the 7th, 16th, 23rd... are disobeying orders and intentionally delaying military opportunities. According to the special wartime regulations, they are sentenced to death, to be executed immediately. The original fleet command is temporarily transferred to Lieutenant Colonel Gore."

"What!"

Upon hearing this, the faces of the few people named changed drastically, and they hurriedly argued, "Your Excellency Statue of Liberty, have you made a mistake? I am..."

Bang, bang, bang!

Before the words fell, the sound of heavy objects hitting the ground rang out in succession.

"Blah, blah, blah. Since you're so interested, you can chat slowly after you die."

A man in a white robe snapped his fingers leisurely, and the wind, sharp as a blade, dissipated.

He grinned at Zhang Huaiyuan, "Little... ahem, Researcher Zhang, long time no see. Her Excellency Statue of Liberty still favors you as always."

"Long time no see, Mr. Kols. With you accompanying me, I actually feel more confident."

Zhang Huaiyuan smiled back.

Compared to these two chatting casually, the other generals looked grim, their eyes darting in horror between Zhang Huaiyuan and the light screen where the Statue of Liberty was located.

Heavens... those few were existences of the same level as them, and their families were pivotal throughout the Star Alliance. They were killed just like that over a disagreement?!

Damn it... how could the Head of State suddenly give the Statue of Liberty such great authority!

"Everyone..."

Sweeping his gaze over the group, whose faces were uncertain, Zhang Huaiyuan's lips curled up slightly, "Does anyone else have any other opinions?"