The Ultimate War Of The Apocalypse-Chapter 642 - 635: Where the Gap Lies

The Serpent People wouldn’t attack before dawn, but evacuation had to be conducted as quickly as possible, for eight hours were not enough to escape a great distance, a distance which was merely a few minutes of flying time for the Serpent People’s spacecraft.

It was precisely because they were based on absolute technological superiority that the Serpent People behaved so naively.

Yes, naive was the impression the Serpent People gave to Gao Yuan.

Unable to suppress his curiosity, Gao Yuan whispered to Xinghe at his side, "Xinghe, I want to ask you something, that is, why are the Serpent People so naive?"

"Naive?"

"Yes, whatever we say, the Serpent People just follow. Don’t they ever think that Earthlings might deceive them?"

Xinghe fell silent for a moment before she softly said, "Indeed, they can’t imagine it because the Serpent People simply do not think. No matter how humans flee or what they do, can they pose any threat to the Serpent People? In this cross-species, cross-civilization level dialogue, why would the Serpent People care whether humans lie? Just like if you are a Shepherd choosing a sheep to slaughter for meat, would you consider what the sheep is thinking? Would you worry if the flock is planning on how to kill you? Would you care whether a sheep is evil or good? No, you would simply choose a Ram to lead the entire flock to graze, but you wouldn’t care about what the sheep think."

"We are not sheep; we are intelligent humans."

Xinghe spoke in a low voice, "In the eyes of the Serpent People, there is no difference. So the Serpent People are not naive, nor foolish; they simply do not need to care what you want to do, that’s all."

Gao Yuan let out a breath and then, he had to admit that Xinghe’s reasoning made sense.

So, after continuing on for a few more steps with bowed head, Gao Yuan couldn’t help but say, "What do you mean when you say that the Serpent People’s Mothership rapidly flying will damage the atmosphere?"

"It’s quite simple. The Serpent People’s Mothership is too large; its high-speed entry into space and the intense friction with the air would create a tremendous plasma zone, permanently altering the composition of the air. If the magnitude of this change is substantial, it could affect the composition of the atmosphere. Moreover, given the volume and speed of the Serpent People’s Mothership, it would create an almost vacuum in its trajectory. The massive influx of air into this vacuum would result in extreme catastrophic climatic effects. Additionally, the Earth’s atmospheric layer, formed by Earth’s gravity, would lose a significant part escaping through this vacuum channel into space. Thus, a single flight could permanently alter Earth’s atmosphere. Frequent flights would have an enormous impact on the atmosphere, and since the Serpent People want this planet and not to destroy it, they, of course, have to be careful."

Xinghe’s explanation was intended for Gao Yuan, but Ram and Wei Guo were, of course, listening too.

The mere act of flying could cause irreparable damage to the Earth, and to fight such an enemy was, well, quite a source of despair.

Wei Guo leaned in and spoke in a lower voice to Ram, "How do you plan to evacuate, and where can we go?"

Without hesitation, Ram said, "First we leave Djibouti, but it takes time to get back to the Malakal Region. No matter what, eight hours are not enough to return, so we’ll have to see if Little Egg...Poseidon can hold off the Serpent People."

Wei Guo said nothing further, as Ram continued in a low voice, "We must escort Nemesis in the first batch to leave. If the Serpent People don’t block us, then everyone in Djibouti must evacuate in succession, ensuring completion within eight hours. Big Dog..."

Xinghe cut off Grolyov’s severed hand and threw him into the medical pod, but now, Grolyov emerged from the medical pod.

Grolyov looked at his left hand spellbound. His left hand was fair and tender, just like a baby’s, but it was undoubtedly his own hand.

Although it was anticipated, upon actually witnessing the miraculous regrowth of the limb, Ram couldn’t suppress his astonishment.

Limb reattachment and regeneration are two entirely different concepts. Why are Celestials worshipped as Gods? Even now, the tech of the Celestials appears akin to miracles.

"Big Dog, your hand has healed..."

Ram was still shaking with shock and joy when Grolyov lifted his head. He glanced at Ram, then moved his left hand a little and said in a daze, "Yes, my hand has returned."

Ram let out a sigh of relief, then suddenly said, "There’s no time for sentiment, resupply your ammunition immediately, we must evacuate now."

The medical pod and Revelation were loaded into the modified 59. From the outside, the modified 59 seemed very large, but the interior was extremely cramped and crowded with various instruments and machinery taking up most of the space.

After just one glance, Gao Yuan decided it was better to stay outside.

The core personnel escorting Xinghe and Gao Yuan began to retreat first, and this movement immediately caused unrest among the soldiers who had just sworn their allegiance.

Seeing the mechas, which were their greatest support, about to leave, these soldiers, who were already frightened by the Serpent People, naturally felt uneasy.

At this time, Murphy stepped forward.

"I have good news for everyone. The Serpent People will not continue their attack. Just like before, you don’t have to worry. The people of Solar System Company will be with us until the Serpent People’s ships leave," Murphy said.

Murphy was reassuring the officers leading the troops and the frightened soldiers, while Gao Yuan sat in a vehicle among the crowd escorting them, beginning their retreat out of Djibouti City, moving along the streets full of barriers.

The Serpent People could certainly see what was happening on the ground, but they seemed indifferent.

Ram was always busy. After communications were restored, he hurried to reconnect with units at all levels, urging the Solar System Squad to find solid cover and concealment. Now, Ram was busy informing the Solar System Company’s troops to obey Yang Yi’s commands.

The convoy was about to leave the urban area of Djibouti when Yang Yi’s voice suddenly came through Ram’s earpiece.

"Ram, are you with Xinghe? If you are, could you help me ask a question?" fгeewebnovёl.com

Ram looked at Xinghe and said, "What’s the question?"

"Could you ask her, um, when a civilization evolves to a certain extent, do they still use strategies and tactics, or in the event of a highly developed civilization going to war, would they rely on technological superiority to overwhelm the enemy, or would they adopt strategies?"

Ram turned to Xinghe and said, "Here’s a question, if you go to war, do you rely on strategies or use technological superiority to steamroll over your enemy?"

Xinghe did not hesitate to answer, "Of course, it’s the latter. In the face of an absolute technological gap, strategies simply do not exist."

Yang Yi continued, "Please ask another question for me. Is the gap between humans and the Serpent People one of intelligence, or is it a matter of time?"

After hearing Yang Yi’s question, Xinghe pondered for a moment and replied, "The gap is not one of intelligence; it is a disparity in time accumulation. Given enough time, if humanity does not self-destruct from infighting, it will inevitably develop into a cosmic race. They might take detours, but they will eventually enter the universe."