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Chapter 177 Assault Freedom Mech? Resonance Disintegration Launcher! A Frenzied Airdrop!

Chapter 177 Assault Freedom Mech? Resonance Disintegration Launcher! A Frenzied Airdrop!
Venus.

Ishtar.

This is the stronghold of the fallen.

Interestingly—

The leader of the Fallen, whose experience is exactly the same as Guy's.

In just over a day, he watched helplessly as one energy hub after another was taken over by 'humans'.

now.

On the light screen in front of him, there were a total of 19 bright spots, shining brilliantly!

0: 19!

Although he did not have a powerful background like March Constantine.

However, those who can log in to Wasteland Online as faction leaders all have some kind of background.

"Unforgivable!"

"Unacceptable!"

"Such a record would be a disgrace to the fallen!"

Jarl Russell, the leader of the Fallen, had a face ashen with gloom.

Black mist surged uncontrollably from his body.

He dispatched the Fallen Squad immediately when the first 19 energy hubs spawned.

but……

One by one, the small teams lost contact and disappeared without a trace, without even sending back a single piece of intelligence.

Jarl was unsure whether the leader of the human faction was taking a risky move and striking ahead of time, so he dared not act rashly.

But now?

There's no turning back, only a cliff edge!

"The last one!"

Jarl made the same decision as Guy.

He must give it his all and fight to the death!
"Pass on my order—"

"Army attack!"

thump—

boom-boom—!
It was just a fleeting moment.

Tens of thousands of fallen warriors, who had been well prepared, roared out of the camp.

Their destination was exactly the same as that of the human army led by Guy.

At the summit of the Maxwell Mountains!

……

Venus.

The back of the Maxwell Mountains.

In front of Energy Hub 19.

With a wave of his hand, Yu Jin sent a swarm of mechanical beetles flying back to his side.

"This mechanical attribute is really useful."

"Fully automatic monster clearing is really convenient."

Yu Jin nodded in satisfaction.

[Tier 4 Mechanical Attribute Ability: Mechanical Beetle lv9]

[Active Effect: Gathers mechanical power to summon beetles; their number and strength depend on the summoner's rank and stats.]

[Max Level Effect: The beetle possesses rudimentary intelligence and can act autonomously without the summoner issuing commands.]

[Awakening Effect: The mechanical beetle possesses the ability to devour matter to strengthen itself]

Since landing on Venus, Ember hasn't used any of his abilities other than the 'mechanical beetle'...

[You have slain 'Tier 3, Level 9 Fallen One - Bich Ula'!]

['The Spoils of the Strong' activated...]

You have gained one of his attributes!

[You have awakened your eighteenth attribute: Dark Shock!]

"Ok?"

"Any unexpected gains?"

Ember looked surprised as he gazed at the Fallen squad leader, who was lying on the ground not far away, his flesh mangled and bloody by the mechanical beetles.

"Dark Shock?"

"Vibration-related attributes?"

"Kato's Hand is usable so quickly?"

Yu Jin was deeply surprised.

He originally thought that it would take him a very long time, just like searching for the 'life' attribute.

Unexpectedly, just two days after landing on Venus, the vibration-related attributes were successfully unlocked.

"Not bad!"

Yu Jin nodded in satisfaction.

He decided to wait until he returned to Dawn City to test his new abilities with Naya and the others.

As for now...

Yu Jin still needs to complete this Venus Online hacked version first.

Swah——

With a thought, Yu Jin revealed a semi-transparent game panel.

This is the in-game store for Wasteland Online.

Back when I logged in, Ember could have reopened the shop, but I was short on cash and didn't have many Wasteland Origin Points, so I didn't rush to make a purchase.

But now?
[Wasteland Source: 280 Million]

[Tier 4 Unlimited Stones: 5000]

[Tier 5 Unlock Stones: 7600]

[Tier 6 Unlock Stones: 5600]

If the duplicate reward mechanism hadn't been triggered again, Ember's Wasteland Origin Points might already be worth over a billion.

As a Tier 3 server, Venus Online can support a maximum unlock value of 3.9% without breaking the limit, which is Tier 3, Level 9.

And the current unlock value of Ember...

[Limited Value: 8% (6% + 1% + 1%)]

Compared to the 3.9% server cap, Ember's value is more than double.

Even if the leaders of both factions possess 'limit-breaking' talents.

Unless they can break through the limit by more than 4%, they are no different from ants in front of the embers.

"This is the pure charm of numbers!"

Yu Jin sighed and looked at the product listings on the panel.

Compared to last time, the number of items has increased by one, from three to four items.

At the same time, the quality and price of the products have also improved.

Star Destroyer Fleet

[Civilization Level of Goods: Level III]

[Product Price: 5000 million Wasteland Sources]

[Description: An interstellar fleet composed of Star Destroyer warships, including 5 Zeus-class Star Destroyer warships, along with a total of 500,000 unmanned mechs (Tier 10)]

Purchase limit: 0/1

Previously, when Ember purchased a Star Destroyer in Mars Online, the price per seat was 1000 million Source Points.

Now, the package of 5 units costs 50 million, but comes with a 5000-level tenth-tier drone armor, which is obviously a good deal.

I fell in love with this item the moment I logged into Venus Online.

Yu Jin didn't rush to buy it and decided to wait and see.

Since landing, he has been busy securing key locations and hasn't had time to carefully examine the remaining goods.

"280 million source points are still too few; we need to be more careful with our spending."

"It would be great if the Unlimited Stones could be sold to Wasteland Online."

Yu Jin shook his head and sighed, then looked at the second item.

【Sigma UAV Combat Group】

[Civilization Level of Goods: Level III]

[Product Price: 5000 million Wasteland Sources]

[Description: Includes 15 Sigma unmanned mechs, forming a mech combat group capable of coordinated operations]

【…】

Purchase limit: 0/1

"Ok?"

The Sigma mech was no stranger to Ember.

It’s just the price…

Yu Jin did some mental calculations.

Last time, a single mech cost 500 million source points.

Now, you can buy 15 units for only 5000 million source points?
Rounding up, we saved a full 2500 million source points!
"We have to buy this, we really have to buy this!"

Yu Jin was deeply moved.

The Sigma mech is even more valuable in the galactic wasteland than star destroyers.

Because its own level is the maximum level of 20!
However, due to the limitations of the embers themselves, their rank will drop to rank sixteen after being deployed.

but……

As the Embers are upgraded in the future, the Sigma mech will also be upgraded accordingly.

When the embers reach the nineteenth or even twentieth level...

These mechs are all at the nineteenth or twentieth level!
The galactic wasteland is extremely vast and expansive, and it is home to many powerful beings of the nineteenth or even twentieth rank.

but……

Those powerful figures were likely leaders of major civilizations' fortresses.

"leader?"

"One mech took it down in a second. What leader?"

Ember smiled broadly, filled with anticipation for the future transformation into a galactic wasteland.

"Look again."

Yu Jin took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to place an order immediately, and continued to look at the last two items.

【'Strike Freedom' combat mech】

[Civilization Level of Goods: Level III]

[Price: 50 million Wasteland Points] [Description: Manned mech, requires pilot to be at least Tier 16, otherwise unable to withstand its energy load]

Purchase limit: 0/1

【hint--】

This mech can be deployed to a wasteland server on a lower-dimensional planet and will automatically upgrade its dimension as it advances.

"Holy crap, the Strike Freedom!"

Yu Jin felt a moment of disorientation.

He checked several times to make sure he hadn't misread the name.

Strike Freedom?

It's really possible to pilot a Gundam!

and……

Can it also be deployed to low-dimensional servers?

Once I return to Dawn City, will I be able to drive it?
What more could you ask for!
"Buy it, we really have to buy this!"

Yu Jin was deeply moved.

He wished he could buy all the goods he saw, but unfortunately, he didn't have many source points.

"Lastly, let's see if there's anything special."

Quantum Resonance Fragmentation Emitter

[Civilization Level of Goods: Level III]

[Price: 1 billion wasteland source]

[Description: A strategic weapon of a Level III civilization federation, capable of emitting resonant beams that induce structural disintegration of warships or planetary targets]

【hint--】

This interstellar weapon possesses extremely high power and requires absorbing stellar energy for charging. The more energy it is charged, the larger the target it can disintegrate.

This interstellar weapon requires a cooldown period after each use.

The cooling time is determined by the previous cracking power.

Minimum cooldown time: 10 days

[Maximum Cooldown Time: 10 years]

Purchase limit: 0/1

This weapon is a high-dimensional strategic weapon; its power will be weakened to some extent after it is deployed in the wasteland of a low-dimensional star system.

【…】

hiss--!
Yu Jin gasped.

This description...

According to Ember's understanding, is rounding up equivalent to nuclear weapons to Earth?

Strategic weapon!
Disintegrating Planet!

No, it's probably more than just planets...

If it could be turned on at maximum power and absorb enough energy, it might be able to disintegrate a small galaxy.

After all, the idea of a maximum '10-year' cooling period is quite intriguing.

"One hundred million wasteland sources..."

"At such a high price, it seems like it's actually cheap compared to other products?"

While Yu Jin was speechless, he made a decision.

"Buy them all!"

These past few days.

The number of helmets obtained through the Level I Civilization Authority's "Everyone for Me" program is constantly increasing.

Although it is still far from the upper limit of 100 million, the number of tens of millions is already extremely exaggerated.

this means……

Over the past period, Carol's fleet has killed at least ten million players from other civilizations, most likely the Celsa civilization.

War is extremely cruel.

Ember wouldn't be so naive as to think that the Blue Star players suffered no losses.

The five million Blue Star players under Carol's command are the future new members of Dawn City and the torchbearers for the development of Blue Star civilization.

The embers could not tolerate significant losses among them.

and so……

"airdrop!"

"We must bombard them relentlessly!"

[Beep beep——]

[Wasteland Source - 250 Million]

You have received—

【…】

[Wasteland Source Balance: 3 Million]

[The goods are being shipped out...]

Of the four items, except for the 'Strike Freedom', all the embers were chosen to be deployed to the galactic wasteland.

It is worth mentioning that.

Now, besides Carol, the Embers have another new unclaimed planet as their anchor point in the galactic wasteland.

That planet is also where the new batch of millions of beta testers on Blue Star are located.

After thinking it over, Ember decided to give it all to Carol first.

When we log into Wasteland Online again and can airdrop again, we'll take care of those players.

After all, thanks to the 'extended beta testing period for Level I civilization privileges', the beta testing period for the new batch of players has been extended to 100 days.

During these 100 days, although they may encounter crises, they can revive and restart indefinitely by relying on the closed beta.

In contrast.

Carol and her five million players have only one life.

Not to mention, among them was Old Tang, Yu Jin's best friend.

"call--"

After a flurry of activity, Yu Jin let out a long sigh of relief.

With this airdrop, the pressure on Carroll should be greatly reduced.

Meanwhile, Yu Jin himself can focus on speedrunning Venus Online.

Ember had no intention of delaying; a swift victory was the best option for him.

The sooner the game ends and you log off, the sooner the High Dimension Helmet will enter its cooldown phase, and the sooner you can log into the new Wasteland Online server next time.

and……

This time, the Embers, as part of the 'Independent Faction', will receive settlement rewards from the official Wasteland Online team for the first time.

Yu Jin was full of anticipation for this.

"set off!"

Yu Jin composed himself and focused on the direction of the last energy hub.

Om-!
He immediately activated 'Full Map Teleportation', and his figure disappeared into the void.

And atop the Maxwell Mountains on the far side of the planet.

When the embers arrived, the armies of the Fallen and the human forces were still on their way...

……

Wasteland in the Drake-3 system.

R-1007 star system, southwest.

The smoke of war has lingered in this starry sky for more than two months.

In these two months.

Carol and her companions faced opponents ranging from small fortresses to medium-sized fortresses, and then to large fortresses...

Then there's the colossal interstellar fortress, the ninth fortress of the Celsa civilization!
General Lawrence, defying all opposition, personally led the fortress to this desolate starry sky!

As the leader of the Ninth Fortress, Lawrence's rank is the limit of the eighteenth rank, making him a top-tier figure in the vast wasteland star system.

But rather...

Half a month ago.

When Lawrence appeared.

Carol, piloting a star destroyer that had been charging for a long time with the help of a nearby star, fired a powerful shot at General Celsa!
That was a blast that destroyed a planet!
The vast starry sky paled in comparison at that moment!
Even a powerful 18th-tier expert couldn't fare well against the Star Destroyer Cannon.

Although Lawrence did not die, he was seriously injured as a result.

For the next two weeks, the Ninth Star Fortress fell silent.

The smoke of battle in the starry sky has temporarily come to an end.

But whether it was Carol and the five million Blue Star players, or the soldiers of Celsa Fortress, everyone knew that—

The silence is for an even more violent eruption!
This is just the calm before the storm!

In this half month.

Carol was also struggling and in great pain.

The occupation of unclaimed planets has reached its final stage.

If it weren't for the relentless attacks from the Celsa fleet, she would have been able to present her first achievement to the lord.

But rather...

Even with the previous airdrops from the Lord, Carol's rank is still too low, and the number of players on Earth is far too small compared to the Celsa civilization.

If this war continues...

Carol knew perfectly well that she was going to die.

And the five million Earth players under her command will also die.

boom--

Boom——!
Suddenly.

From the depths of the starry sky, terrifying fluctuations spread.

In the silence between the two camps, countless eyes peered through the portholes.

"That is……"

Inside the Y-03 small fortress.

Tang Yunxuan stared in stunned silence as the illusory outline of the starry sky gradually solidified into a massive, tangible silhouette.

That is……

Two super-large interstellar fortresses, comparable in size to the Ninth Fortress of Celsa!
next moment.