allendalepharm Chapter 280 First Entry into the Tomb Raiders
Chapter 280 First Entry into the Tomb Raiders
The Earth fleet cautiously sailed into this vast ruin, like a group of tiny people who had stumbled into the land of giants.
Everyone was so shocked by the magnificent yet tragic scene before them that they were speechless.
"My God... these... are these all civilizations from the past?" the communications officer murmured to himself.
"Look at that! That looks like... a fragment of a Dyson sphere? It's as big as our entire solar system!"
"It's hard to imagine what kind of power could have completely destroyed such a glorious civilization."
Chen Zhou's tone was filled with emotion and vigilance.
The beauty here is a beauty of death, a beauty of the apocalypse.
But beneath the beauty lurks endless danger.
"All ships, activate your detection arrays at maximum power and scan the surrounding environment."
"Watch out for any unusual energy fluctuations and spatial distortions," Su Chen ordered.
He knew that this place was not as peaceful as it appeared on the surface.
Countless civilizations have perished here, leaving behind not only ruins, but also all sorts of out-of-control, distorted, and deadly automated defense systems and rule traps.
"Ogus, according to the star map you obtained, in which direction is the fragment located?" Su Chen asked.
"Master, the area marked on the star map is in the center of the graveyard, a place known as the 'Silent Core'."
Ogus replied respectfully, "However, that area is shrouded in powerful spatial storms and energy turbulence. Our mothership may not be able to jump there directly and we will need to find a safe route."
"Then let's find them," Su Chen said succinctly.
Just as the fleet was preparing to embark on a long exploration journey, the radar officer suddenly reported.
"Report! Multiple unidentified ship signals detected, approaching us from the rubble on our flank! They are not activating identification beacons, their intentions are unclear!"
On the screen, a dozen or so flashing dots immediately appeared.
Judging from their signal characteristics, these ships have varying levels of technology, resembling a "Frankenstein's monster" cobbled together from parts of different civilizations.
"Judging from his furtive behavior, he doesn't seem like a decent person." Zhao
"The holographic projection is also on the bridge," he said, stroking his chin.
"In this lawless land where no one cares, those who survive are definitely not good people."
Chen Zhou's expression turned serious: "Order all ships to fully activate their shields, charge their weapon systems, and prepare for battle."
Soon, the unidentified fleet revealed its true form.
They were a group of dilapidated spaceships with different shapes and their hulls covered with signs of impact and repair, the largest of which was no more than a cruiser.
Like a pack of hyenas drawn by the scent of blood, they surrounded the Earth fleet and the massive mothership with ill intent.
A rude communication request was forcibly accepted.
On the screen appeared a strange creature with a carapace and compound eyes. Half of its face was metallic, and one of its electronic eyes was flashing red.
"Hey, newbie!"
The monster spoke in a hoarse, universal language, its voice filled with undisguised greed:
"Looks like you've made quite a haul, even getting your hands on the Star Devouring Cult's mothership. If you know what's good for you, leave that mothership and half of your cargo behind, and I'll spare your lives today since I'm in a good mood."
The faces of everyone on the bridge darkened.
robbery?
And the first thing they asked for was half the cargo and the entire mothership?
That's quite an appetite!
Chen Zhou was about to reprimand him when Su Chen raised his hand to stop him.
Su Chen didn't even bother to look at the ugly guy on the screen, and simply said something to Ogus beside him.
"Ogus, there are flies buzzing, it's too noisy."
Oghuz instantly understood.
This is the owner giving him a chance to prove himself.
He took a step forward and stood in the center of the holographic projection, releasing his terrifying, abyss-like aura—that belonged to a powerful being of the Eternal Star level—without reservation!
boom!
An invisible, heavy pressure, as heavy as a mountain, instantly descended upon the bridge of the tomb raider flagship opposite through the subspace communication network.
The greed and arrogance on the face of the shelled monster leader who was shouting instantly froze.
He felt as if an invisible hand was gripping his heart tightly.
Under this terrifying pressure, even the souls uttered mournful cries of unbearable agony.
"A...a star-level powerhouse!"
His electronic eyes flashed wildly, emitting a piercing alarm.
The other tomb raiders on the bridge were also forced to the ground by this oppressive force, foaming at the mouth, their ugly faces filled with fear.
"A bunch of cosmic dust who don't even deserve a name, who gave you the audacity to spy on your master's fleet?"
Oghuz's voice was cold and majestic, filled with the contempt of a higher life form for a lower one.
He has now fully embraced the role of "the master's loyal servant".
The leader of the shell monsters was trembling all over. He couldn't understand why there would be a Star-level powerhouse on a mothership of the Star Devouring Cult.
And why are they so respectful to a group of seemingly unremarkable "newcomers," even calling them "master"?
This script is wrong!
Could it be... that these newcomers are actually big shots from some disguised super civilization, out here to experience life?
Just when the tension was about to reach its peak, a sudden change occurred!
In the airspace where they were, the wreckage of a massive, mountain-like warship floating nearby suddenly lit up.
On the surface of the wreckage, countless runes flickered, and a huge cannon with a diameter of over a hundred kilometers slowly opened, aiming at all the "intruders" present.
"Warning! Unauthorized life activity detected! 'Concept erasure' procedure initiated!"
A cold, emotionless, mechanical voice echoed in everyone's minds.
The next second, a gray beam of light shot out from the huge cannon muzzle, instantly engulfing the entire battlefield.
"Oh no! It's the 'Ghost Ship's' automatic defense system! Run!" The shell monster leader let out a desperate scream.
These "tomb raiders" are most afraid of this kind of thing.
However, it was too late.
The moment the gray light swept over it, the nearest tomb raider frigate was like a pencil drawing erased by an eraser.
Starting from the bow, it was silently and physically erased, disappearing without a trace.
There was no explosion, no flames; it simply vanished into thin air.
"This is... a weapon governed by rules!" Ogus exclaimed in shock.
"Quick! Activate the warp drive! We must get out of here immediately!"
However, there was no sign of panic on Su Chen's face.
The moment the gray light appeared, the "Prophet" had already analyzed this attack pattern.
"Analysis complete. Attack mode is 'Existential Eradication,' which forcibly strips the concept of the 'existence' of matter from the current dimension through high-frequency spatial oscillations."
"Calculating countermeasure frequency..."
"Calculation complete."
"Advisor!" Chen Zhou exclaimed anxiously, his forehead covered in sweat.
"Don't panic." Su Chen raised his head and calmly commanded:
"Pangu, main guns ready. Target: the core node of that gray beam. Fire a shockwave, frequency... according to the parameters I gave you."
"yes!"
Although he didn't understand what Su Chen was going to do, the gunner immediately carried out the order out of absolute trust.
The bow of the "Pangu" ship emitted an inconspicuous, even somewhat dim, energy wave.
The energy wave shot precisely into the enormous patch of gray light.
A miracle happened.
The terrifying gray light, powerful enough to erase warships from our very concept, rippled violently upon contact with this energy wave, much like a lake surface tossed with a pebble.
Immediately afterwards, the entire beam of light shattered like broken glass, turning into countless specks of light that dissipated into the universe.
A crisis that could have destroyed everyone present was thus easily averted.
The entire battlefield fell into a deathly silence once again.
Those tomb raiders who survived the ordeal were all dumbfounded.
They looked at the unremarkable Earth flagship with the eyes of someone looking at a monster.
That's the guard system of the "Ghost Ship"!
It is a rule-based weapon that even powerful beings at the Eternal Star level dare not easily provoke!
Just like that... it was broken by a single beam of light?
The leader of the beetles swallowed hard; he knew he had kicked a rock that hard.
No, that's not a metal plate, it's a supernova disguised as a rock!
He no longer dared to harbor any illusions and immediately lowered his stance to the lowest possible level.
"Revered...Revered powerful one! Please forgive the ignorance and offense of us maggots!"
His voice was filled with obsequiousness and fear:
"We are the 'Void Tomb Raiders,' making our living in this graveyard year-round. We are willing to do anything for you, only asking for your forgiveness!"
Su Chen looked at him, feeling nothing.
They're just a bunch of opportunists who bully the weak and fear the strong.
However, they are still somewhat useful.
"Are you familiar with this place?" Su Chen finally asked.
"Yes! Yes! It's incredibly familiar!"
The chieftain hurriedly nodded and bowed, saying, "We've licked every single stone in this cemetery!"
"No, no, we've explored everything! Where do you want to go? What are you looking for? We can show you the way!"
"Very good." Su Chen nodded:
"I need to go to the 'Silent Core' to find something. You two, lead the way."
"The Silent Core?" The leader's compound eyes narrowed sharply, clearly showing his deep apprehension about that place.
But upon seeing Su Chen's indifferent gaze, he immediately swallowed all his hesitation.
"No problem! Of course, no problem!" He patted his chest, loudly assuring them.
"Respected powerful warrior, we, the 'Void Tomb Raiders,' are masters at finding our way through perilous terrain! Rest assured, we will bring you and your fleet safely to the 'Silent Core'!"
And so, a group of fierce tomb raiders transformed into loyal "guides" for the Earth fleet.
Su Chen watched the few dilapidated ships leading the way and pondered in his mind.
Having this group of local bullies can indeed save a lot of trouble.
As for whether they would try anything funny... Su Chen wasn't worried at all.
In the face of absolute power, any conspiracy or trickery is a joke.
Led by the tomb raiders, the fleet began to navigate through countless massive wrecks, slowly heading deeper into the cemetery of civilization.