Galaxy Domination Guide-Chapter 447: Invasion 438 (Part 3)

The Controllers' surprise attack came so abruptly that it caught everyone off guard. Generally, the Star Alliance had vast strategic early-warning systems and defenses set up within the Danlu Interstellar Cloud and two Star Sectors. A typical enemy wishing to approach Earth would have to breach the Star Alliance defenses.

However, during the previous encounter, Teizene employed a clever tactic that exploited a timing discrepancy, along with anti-warp interference technology, to break through to Earth. This time, the Controllers went even further by using a cross-dimensional energy transmission, a method only they had access to, taking the Star Alliance completely by surprise.

Evacuation was a global effort; governments from all of Earth's administrative regions began organizing mass departures. But such a massive evacuation was not something that could be completed quickly, certainly not before the Controllers touched down.

Zero felt an extraordinary amount of tension. She looked at Bai Zhongqi and reported, "We've detected about 320 million light clusters in the sky, could there really be that many Controllers?"

At that moment, Bai Zhongqi was watching the unsettling scenes from the protests in London, scenes he felt compelled to keep his eyes on. The Chancellor pointed at the screen and said, "The Controllers' method of controlling other intelligent beings is by inserting their luminous tentacles directly into the brains of their hosts. It seems as though something flows from the human brain into the Controllers' main body via the tentacles. Then several Controllers merge their light together, and that thing becomes a new Controller."

Bai Zhongqi's observations were aided by an artificial intelligence system, and he soon came to another conclusion: "Look, these newly formed Controllers are incapable of reproduction, but they seem to have all the typical abilities of a Controller, the power to puppeteer and attack. They are a troublesome species indeed."

Bai Zhongqi then received a communication from Xiao Yu, the Commander of the Universe Army, who appeared very serious. After saluting Bai Zhongqi, he said, "Your Majesty, we've received reports from the frontier defenses in the Xunyi Star Zone that a massive fleet composed of Teizene and the Benefactors is approaching our controlled territory, the scale is likely enormous, estimated to be over 8,000 warships, perhaps even surpassing ten thousand."

Bai Zhongqi's heart sank as he asked, "What is their target?"

"The warp exit point appears to be near Taoran Star."

Bai Zhongqi's composure began to waver, and Zero looked at the Chancellor with concern as well. Han Jiaxue was carrying out her duties in the local cities on Taoran Star, and it was too late for an emergency evacuation from there. A battle involving thousands, or even tens of thousands, of warships could impact the entire Star Region or even further. All civilian ships of the Star Alliance were instructed to cease travel and wait for the Universe Army to clear the enemies.

Bai Zhongqi took a deep breath twice, opened his eyes resolutely, and said, "The Universe Army and the Silver Feather Army are to immediately set up defenses on the spot in the Xunyi Star Zone. Whether these two civilizations have brought eight thousand or ten thousand ships this time, we must not let them breach the Xunyi Star Zone's defenses to enter our local bubble. And as for Taoran Star, hold it at all costs, even if you can't keep the planet, I want it turned to ash."

Bai Zhongqi understood that the Benefactors' and Teizene's assault on Taoran Star had to be instigated by the Controllers. With the Controllers launching a raid on Earth, while the other two enslaved civilizations organized a fleet to attack the Star Alliance, it could throw the Alliance into disarray or even cause a significant defeat.

The stakes of Taoran Star were significant; should the Eternal Crystal Stone fall into the Controllers' hands again, the Controllers' strength could surge dramatically, leaving the Star Alliance in an even more perilous situation.

"Leave the large fleet's command to General Xu. Commander Xiao, I need you to organize the Earth Defense Force right now and eliminate all these Controllers ravaging the globe," Bai Zhongqi said with a grave expression.

This was indeed the most dangerous situation he had faced since becoming the Iridium Star Chancellor. Each of the three civilizations was larger than the Star Alliance by scale, and with the Controllers teleporting directly to attack Earth's populace, and the joint fleet from the other two poised to break through the Star Alliance Universe Army's fleet, the stakes were high.

"The Controllers really have us in a tight grip with this move," Bai Zhongqi said through clenched teeth, seething with anger.

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This was a battle on two fronts: if the three Enslavers won on either battlefield, the Star Alliance would be defeated. A loss on Earth would mean the Star Alliance's headquarters were compromised, and Bai Zhongqi himself might even be killed, obliterating any chance of victory; a loss at the Taoran Star battlefield would result in the loss of almost all the fleets accumulated over the years, the annihilation of the Universe Army, and the Controllers would gain Eternal Crystal Stones from Taoran Star to continue strengthening themselves and launch even larger attacks.

It wasn't a particularly complex or sophisticated battle strategy, but it was highly effective, taking aim directly at the Star Alliance's and Bai Zhongqi's vulnerabilities. For Bai Zhongqi to win this game, he had to achieve victory on both battlefields simultaneously.

Xiao Yu fully recognized the great responsibility resting on his shoulders. He vowed unwaveringly, assuring Bai Zhongqi, "Your Majesty, even if it costs the Earth Defense Force its very last soldier, even if I myself fall in battle, I absolutely will not allow the Controllers to continue their rampage on Earth."

Xiao Yu made this resolute commitment and then requested reinforcements from Bai Zhongqi, "Your Majesty, the Controllers pose a great threat to all intelligent life. Our regular soldiers, lacking protection on the battlefield, may become their puppets and consequently impede our operations. Therefore, I beseech you to authorize me to command your Bionic Human troops and counterattack the enemy."

Bai Zhongqi nodded. Bionic Humans were not strictly life forms, and the images from London showed that the Controllers hadn't managed to control even a single Bionic Human. Thus, bionic humans or robots, devoid of real spiritual and soul energy, were indeed the best weapons against energy-based lifeforms like the Controllers, capable of manipulating hearts and minds.

"I will dispatch all of my Bionic Human troops under my command. You must immediately arrange to deploy them around the globe."

"Understood!"

Zero spoke with some concern, "Your Majesty, what about the defenses of the No Cliff Palace?"

"I am protected by the Chancellor's trusted aides. Besides, the No Cliff Palace has a garrison of no less than two thousand. Even if the Controllers launch a fierce attack on us, it would be difficult for them to pose a threat."

No sooner had Bai Zhongqi finished speaking than a laughing voice rang out cheerfully, "That's right, and don't forget about the people from the Stellar Transmission Academy!"

There entered Nan Ma, a Star Warrior Master, clad in black and white checkers with a square cap on his bald head, striding in with casual ease. Following close behind him was another Star Warrior Master from Taoran Star, Master Hu, who seldom spoke.

"With three Star Warrior Masters gathered at No Cliff Palace, even if there were many more Controllers, they'd only amount to us delivering vegetables," Nan Ma said confidently.

Zero breathed a sigh of relief, and Bai Zhongqi nodded in agreement.

Nan Ma's expression seemed even more excited than usual, as he grinned from ear to ear and blinked his shining eyes.