Pretending to be a genius starts with the civilization advancement assessment.

Chapter 189 Unofficial Yuanwu Army

Yuanwu Army Headquarters, Operations Command Center.

On the enormous holographic sand table, within the territory of the Xia Kingdom, points of light representing battles of different scales twinkled like stars. Data streams poured down like waterfalls onto the side screens, and were instantly processed and summarized by the virtual intelligent life form "Xuanji" in the center, and then refined into battle reports.

"In Area B-07, Zhao Gang's detachment of the Training Corps successfully intercepted the 'Bloodthirsty Blade Lord,' easing the pressure on the defensive line. The reserve team has begun to advance, compressing the Abyss Beast's activity space."

"In Area C-12, the 7th Battalion of the Yuanwu Army, in coordination with the local garrison, has successfully divided and surrounded the main force of the Yuanchao. It is expected to complete the mopping-up operation within two hours."

"In Area Ding-03, civilian Source Warriors, with the assistance of the Source Warrior Army, have annihilated the main force of the Abyss Tide, and are currently clearing out the remaining Abyss Beasts."

"Of the Stardust-level Abyss Beast units reported from various locations, 87% have been marked and eliminated; the remaining targets are being tracked."

Xuanji clearly reported the battle situation from all over the country.

The entire command center was busy yet orderly. Staff officers at all levels made fine-tuning based on the instructions generated by Xuanji, and the efficient communication network instantly transmitted orders to every combat unit.

Lin Yi stood quietly beside the sand table, his gaze calmly sweeping over the points of light representing war and slaughter, and nodded slightly.

Two years.

From the initial chaos and sacrifices in Helu City to the present facing a small-scale abyss, the entire Xia Kingdom's war machine has been able to operate in an orderly and efficient manner.

The Yuanwu Army's organized strikes, the Training Corps' precise special operations, the effective supplementation of civilian forces, and the virtuous cycle formed under the incentive system of merit.
All of this shows that the seeds he sowed have begun to take root and sprout, and have grown branches strong enough to withstand wind and rain.

Although this is just a small-scale crisis and is far from the real test to come, it at least proves that Xia Kingdom has initially gained the confidence to solve problems with its own strength in dealing with threats of this level.

This gave him a sense of relief, the satisfaction of a farmer seeing his crops thrive.

"Xuanji."

Lin Yi spoke softly.

"Principal, please give instructions."

The virtual face turned toward him.

"Simultaneously display the real-time status of other major member states of the Blue Star Community in responding to the current crisis."

"Command received. Data synchronization in progress."

The images on the holographic sand table changed rapidly, the territory of the Xia Kingdom shrank to a corner, and the outline of the entire Blue Star emerged.

The area above also features flashing red areas, representing nests where battles are taking place.

However, unlike the fierce but clearly effectively controlled and divided red areas within the Xia Kingdom, the battlefields in other countries generally exhibited a sticky stalemate.

The nation of Ross, represented by the red of the abyss, is like a bruise that keeps trying to spread, repeatedly tugs at the blue defensive line, making slow progress.

Within the Frankish kingdom, the red area was divided into several sections, but each section was exceptionally solid, making the blue arrows appear somewhat strained.

Junckers' defense appeared the most organized, like a precise geometric shape, but the pressure from the red side never diminished, and the two sides were wearing each other down at the boundary.

Nie Chang walked up to Lin Yi at some point. He frowned slightly as he looked at the battle situation of other countries on the sand table, which was far less "clean and efficient" than that of Xia.

"Principal, it seems they're having a tough time, especially with the English side."

Nie Chang hesitated for a moment, but still offered his suggestion.

"Although Adams and Elizabeth are quite strong, and Chen Yu is also there, they have a large number of small nests. Should we provide some support when needed?"

After all, these are all member states of the "Blue Star Community" and the location of the Dongfeng Branch School.

Lin Yi's gaze remained fixed on the sand table, his finger unconsciously tapping lightly in the air to zoom in on the battle situation in the English region.

He looked at the jagged defensive line and the glowing dots representing high-level combat units, and slowly shook his head.

"No need."

Lin Yi's voice was calm and even.

"To date, none of these countries, including the principals of their Dongfeng branch campuses, have sent us a formal request for assistance."

He paused, his gaze deep: "Understanding the limits of one's own abilities, what situations one can handle on one's own, and what situations one must humble oneself and ask for help—this in itself is a skill, and also a valuable experience."

"This is especially true for branch school principals who are capable of handling things independently; it is a skill they also need to master."

"Flowers in a greenhouse cannot withstand real storms. Letting them experience the cruelty of war and the weight of decision-making at a controllable cost is more beneficial to the growth of their civilization than for us to directly intervene."

Nie Chang nodded thoughtfully and said no more.

He understood Lin Yi's deeper meaning.

What they need are partners who can fight alongside them, not burdens who need constant support.
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Meanwhile, in England, the outer defenses of Renton Tower, and the "anvil" positions in the eastern district.

The deafening roar of artillery fire filled the air with smoke, and the streets were littered with the remains of fortifications.

"Hold your ground! Left flank, crossfire! Don't let those 'Swift Walkers' get close to the defensive line!"

A young officer, dressed in a Royal English Army uniform but with the East Front insignia prominently displayed on his chest, was shouting at the top of his lungs.

His name is Arthur Kirkland, a former Royal Marine, now one of the first native graduates of Eastfleet Military Academy's English campus, and the interim commander of the Anvil position.

With the support of the branch school's resources and his own efforts, his energy level broke through to the Stardust level five months ago and has stabilized at around 3800 points.

The five team members who followed him and held the block tightly were also students from the Dongfeng Branch School who had recently broken through to the Stardust level and whose Source Energy was hovering around 2000 points.

They formed a standard six-man tactical squad, codenamed "Tiger Warriors".

“Ron, push the shield forward another three meters, right there, block that gap.”

Arthur spoke at lightning speed, using tactical commands honed countless times in the virtual endless mode: "Kate, on the right rooftop, two 'Throwers,' take them out first with your 'Swift Arrow,' quick!"

"Understood, boss."

"Damn, there are so many of these guys."

The team members responded loudly and swiftly, showing little panic despite their tension.

They all bore injuries, their combat uniforms were torn, and their faces were covered in dirt, but their eyes remained sharp and their teamwork was still impeccable.

What's even more peculiar is that, amidst the fierce battle, they would occasionally utter a few words of fluent and clear Chinese:

"Damn, I almost got ambushed!"

"Brilliant! That 'feint attack' was brilliant."

"Hold on, when paths cross, the brave prevail!" These Chinese words and idioms interspersed among English commands are the result of their immersion in the cultural atmosphere of Dongfeng Military Academy, and the influence of Principal Chen Yu and his instructors in training courses and endless training programs.

After all, it's not just the school courses; the allies in the endless mode of the school's virtual classrooms are all Xia Guoyuan's military forces.

Therefore, most of them have become accustomed to this way of communicating, and even jokingly refer to themselves as unofficial members of the Yuanwu Army.

Moreover, they found that in life-or-death moments, these concise, powerful, and meaningful words were often more effective at expressing emotions and conveying tactical intentions than lengthy native language.

Soon, a large shield brimming with earthy yellow energy blocked the gap in the defense line, buying valuable time for the flank firing positions to adjust.

Ron, shield in hand, wiped his brow and spat, "Damn it, the energy's draining so fast."

Arthur ignored his teammates' complaints. His eyes were fixed on the abyssal beasts surging towards him like a tide. His brain was working at high speed, recalling how he would deal with similar situations in the virtual space.

Segmentation, blocking, focused fire, rotation.
Dongfeng's teaching has long ingrained a highly efficient defensive system into his very being.

"Sir! Elite unit 'Corrosive Behemoth' spotted at three o'clock, attacking the second line of defense!"

A soldier in charge of observation reported loudly.

Arthur's eyes narrowed, and he immediately ordered, "Hank, Molly! You two, form a triangle formation with me and advance to intercept! The rest of you, provide cover fire and focus your attacks on its joints and acid sacs!"

Without the slightest hesitation, he sprinted forward.

The standard longsword in his hand was covered with a layer of azure source energy, and with a clean and swift thrust, it accurately struck the eye socket of an elite abyss beast that was trying to pounce on the flank firing point.

"Don't panic! Principal Chen Yu and Ms. Elizabeth have already gone to deal with the biggest guy on the main battlefield!"

During a lull in the charge, Arthur didn't forget to encourage his men with a rousing tone, "Before we deal with these little troubles, they'll definitely be back with that monster's Radiant Crystal!"

The "biggest guy" he mentioned was the leader-level abyssal beast that attacked the Renton Tower defense line, the "Rotten Nest Mother" with a source energy level of 17900 points.

Chen Yu, a powerful individual with an energy level of 8500, joined forces with Elizabeth, the strongest native of England, to take the initiative in the attack, becoming the stabilizing force that held the morale of the entire defense line in place.

Upon hearing Chen Yu and Elizabeth's names, the members of the Tiger Squad visibly perked up.

Principal Chen Yu's formidable abilities and his occasional eccentricities but extremely protective nature have long earned him the respect and affection of all the branch school students.

"For my dear principal, fuck him!"

Kate let out a sharp cry, and the longbow in her hand, formed from source energy, burst forth with a dazzling light. Three consecutive "Swift Arrows" shot towards the distant "Corrosive Beast" like homing missiles, exploding into clouds of corrosive smoke on its thick shell. Although they failed to seriously injure it, they successfully attracted its attention.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Arthur formed a perfect triangular assault formation with Hank and Molly.

Hank, wielding a massive axe, charged forward with overwhelming force, drawing enemy fire; Jasmine, agile and nimble, wielded her twin blades, specializing in slicing through the giant beast's leg joints and tentacles; while Arthur provided support from the center, his sword flashing like lightning, delivering a heavy blow whenever the giant beast showed an opening, while simultaneously coordinating the rhythm of the entire group.

Their teamwork is far less seamless than that of the Training Corps, and sometimes they even need to shout to remind each other. However, the foundation they have honed in the endless mode allows them to at least avoid making mistakes when facing strong enemies, and to seize fleeting opportunities.

"Hank, feint attack on the left flank! Molly, prepare the right flank, 'hamstring'!" Arthur shouted, seizing the opportunity.

Hank roared and swung his giant axe down hard at the beast's left forelimb, forcing it to raise its claws to block.

In that instant, Jasmine moved in from the right like a nimble cat, her twin blades flashing with sharp source energy light, and slashed fiercely at the giant beast's relatively vulnerable right hind leg tendon.

"Pfft!"

The corrosive behemoth let out a painful roar, its massive body instantly losing its balance and tilting to one side.

"Now! Focus fire!"

A glint flashed in Arthur's eyes, and he gathered the maximum source energy he could currently mobilize on his longsword. A condensed blue sword beam shot out, heading straight for the giant beast's gaping maw, filled with sharp teeth, which was opened in pain!

At the same time, Kate, Ron, and others behind them rained down their fire on the soft belly exposed by the giant beast as it tilted.

"Roar!!"

With a mournful cry of despair, the elite-level corrosive behemoth crashed to the ground, raising clouds of dust.

"It's done."

Hank, leaning on his giant axe, panted heavily, a triumphant look on his face.

"Not bad, you guys are awesome!" Jasmine wiped the sweat from her forehead and gave a rare compliment.

Arthur breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that most of the source energy in his body had been consumed.

He was just about to order the squad to retreat and rotate to replenish their energy.

suddenly
"Ow!!"

A terrifying pressure, several times stronger than that of the corrosive behemoth, suddenly spread out from the center of the battlefield like a tangible tsunami.

Immediately following was a venomous shriek that seemed to come from the abyss, making everyone's eardrums ache and even their hearts involuntarily tremble.

That was the dying roar of the "Rotten Nest Mother".

The members of the Tiger Squad, as well as all the soldiers at the Anvil position, who were not killed by the Abyss Beast, couldn't help but turn their heads to look in the direction from which the oppressive aura came.

All they saw was a massive blade of light and a sharp sword light merging together at the main battlefield location, ultimately engulfing the enormous Nest Mother's figure completely.

After a moment of silence, deafening cheers erupted from every corner of the defensive line.

"They won! Principal Chen Yu and Ms. Elizabeth won!"

Arthur Kirkland also wore a relieved smile.

Leaning on his longsword, he looked at the cheering soldiers and team members, his heart filled with gratitude and respect for the young principal from the East.

Arthur knew that this defensive battle was far from over. The death of the leader did not mean the retreat of the Abyss Tide, and the remaining Abyss Beasts still needed to be eliminated.

But the most dangerous and uncontrollable factors have been eliminated, and what remains is the methodical clearing operation.

He took a deep breath of the air thick with the smell of gunpowder, straightened his chest, and raised his sword once more.

"Tiger Squad, don't let your guard down! The battle isn't over yet. Clean up all these bastards!"

"Yes! Boss!"

The team members responded in unison, their tired faces regaining their fighting spirit.

　Happy Mid-Autumn Festival everyone! This chapter is a single 4K chapter. I will try my best to maintain 3 words per day, but I will reduce the number of chapters from 5 to 3. Each chapter will be between 4 and 12 words. There will be 2 chapters around noon and 1 chapter around 10 pm.

　　
　
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