Tower Defense: Public Enemy

Chapter 564 Lighthouse Hill

Holke and Lan Zheng were completely unaware of what the sentry had said, but Lei Chi's heart stirred upon hearing it.

A truly wicked person?

Nine Realm Lords were killed!

Annihilate the thirteen law enforcement teams!

Lei Chi immediately thought of the ancient sage Yu Baichen.

He entered the Starfield through the Black Abyss Passage, and with his powerful cultivation and combat strength, it's not surprising that he accomplished great things there.

Holker, still scornful, shouted, "Send your garrison general here, or call a councilor, and see if they dare ask for my identification!"

Lan Zheng, however, spoke in a deep voice, "What kind of identification do you need? Would the Absolute Book of the Azure Star Realm suffice? Would the Pan-Star Sea Celestial Token granted by the Alliance Council suffice? Would this Nine Netherworld Luminous Lamp suffice?"

As they spoke, the head of the Lan family took out one treasure after another. Some of these treasures might have some story behind them, but a few of them were from the treasures of the Heavenly King, and it was clear at a glance that they were not ordinary items.

Holker's eyes lit up. He opened his storage item, took out items from the Heavenly King's treasure trove, and boasted, "How about the Heavenly King's Dragon Armor? How about the Heavenly King's Great Cross Holy Sword? How about this Dream-grade Energy Stone? How about the Camus Crystal, worth over 10 billion standard energy blocks?"

The soldier's eyes widened in disbelief, and he stammered, "This...this..."

The items that Holke and Lan Zheng took out were all dazzling and obviously not ordinary. These two guys were just showing off their wealth. They had been on Eric A01 for too long, and no one knew about their treasures. They were itching to show off, and this time they finally got the chance to do so.

The soldier had never seen such a wealthy man before, and he could barely speak.

Lei Chi shook his head and said to Holke and Lan Zheng, "You two are free to do as you please for now. You don't need to stay by my side. I will let you know when I need you."

Having said that, Lei Chi took a step forward, using teleportation techniques to instantly cross the checkpoint and arrive at Tianji Star, hundreds of thousands of kilometers away.

Lei Chi only regarded Holke and Lan Zheng as tools, not as subordinates. Therefore, he did not need their loyalty. He kept them here and was not afraid that they would reveal his identity. At his level of strength, he could see the vast universe and the mysteries of spacetime, but he did not care about people's hearts.

Lei Chi himself understood that he was gradually no longer bound by "humanity" and that his personality had become more "divine".

At this moment, Lei Chi stood firmly on the ground, his eyes flashing with light and shadow. His quantum computer was scanning the surroundings, searching for the center of the starry universe, while simultaneously collecting various data from Tianji Star to form the Tianji Star Archive.

Tianji Star is enormous, with a land area of ​​trillions of square kilometers. It defines the top, bottom, and four directions of the starry universe, and countless star coordinates are expanded from this star coordinate.

The place where Leichi descended was the summit of a mountain peak. This mountain was steep and quite towering, overlooking the plains on one side and gazing into the distance at the ocean on the other, like a tall tower standing between the plains and the vast ocean.

In fact, the mountain was named "Lighthouse," which was a very good observation point for Lei Chi. After observing it for a while, he gained a good growth rate.

At the foot of Lighthouse Mountain lies a small town inhabited by various intelligent beings of different races, all of whom are mortals. These mortals would never trigger an alert from the pioneering quantum computer.

But just minutes later, the Pioneer computer gave an urgent report: "Ding, flying fleet detected approaching rapidly. Information gathering and analysis."

"Ding, according to the information we have gathered, the approaching flight fleet consists of a total of 36 aircraft, including 30 BB-215 Falcon fighters, commonly known as Sky Fighters, 5 A-144G Floating Escort fighters, commonly known as Qiankun Fighters, and the last one is a limited edition SS188 exclusive King-class fighter, commonly known as the Primordial Fighter."

"Ding! Strong energy fluctuations detected within the SS188 fighter jet. The source of the fluctuations has been identified as a superhuman, with a combat power index of approximately 1.03 million!"

"Ding, the flying fleet is rapidly approaching and is expected to arrive in 3 minutes and 25 seconds. The predicted threat level is zero. It is not recommended to generate a response plan..."

Lei Chi's gaze was fixed on the sky, as if he had already seen the flying fleet discovered by the pioneering quantum computer. He remained calm and unconcerned, with most of his attention still focused on observing the operation of Tianji Star.

At this moment, in the control room of the SS188 fighter jet, the largest and most luxurious-looking aircraft in the center of that fleet, the image of Raichi standing atop Lighthouse Mountain was being constantly refreshed on the central communication window.

"Intrusion target detected, location locked!"

"Target is currently stationary; no movement detected!"

"Preliminary assessment indicates the intrusion target is human, but vital signs are still unclear!"

"Comparing target martial arts information, no data found!"

"Illegal intrusion confirmed. Target's strength estimated at the space-destroying level. Please proceed with caution..."

Rows of information scrolled across the screen, and dozens of people were busy in the control room, sending the detection information to other fighter jets in the fleet simultaneously.

This fleet came precisely for Lei Chi.

In fact, ever since Lei Chi, Holke, and Lan Zhengji entered that space checkpoint, they have been under the surveillance of the Tianji Star defense system. This is not intentionally targeting them, but rather a special period in which any individual or group entering or leaving Tianji Star is subject to this surveillance.

Later, Lei Chi took a step forward and easily crossed the blockade of the space checkpoint, which naturally attracted the attention of the Tianji Star Defense System. The defense system responded very quickly and soon discovered Lei Chi's arrival at Lighthouse Mountain, and dispatched a powerful fleet to capture him.

In the vast universe, fighter jets do not represent combat power; only the combatants can.

Outside the main control room of that prehistoric fighter jet, inside the equipment bay, a group of combatants were rapidly arming themselves. As they put on their combat suits and protective gear, they chatted quite lively.

"Another guy with no identification information?"

"Since that great villain appeared, there have been more and more of these people hiding their identities. I wonder where this one is from, a reclusive master!"

"What kind of reclusive master is this? Ignoring the ban and entering Tianji Star without authorization, this is trespassing! Catch him and teach him a lesson!"

"Finally, a mission! Brothers, let me lead the charge!"

"Tiger, you're getting too cocky! Didn't you see the detection information from the central radar? The opponent is very likely a Void Annihilation level expert!"

"So what if I'm at the Void Annihilation level? In another hundred or two hundred years, I'll be able to advance to the Void Annihilation level too!"

"Come on, you'd be lucky to even reach the stars in your lifetime!"

"Hey, hey, hey, don't be careless! Don't make any rash moves. Follow the general's orders..."

These combatants were quite relaxed, but in the adjacent private armed compartment, a burly man with long black hair had a serious expression.

"Coming with treasure hunter Holke and the head of the Blue Clan of the Azure Star Realm, this person seems quite extraordinary!"

The man spoke calmly, having already retrieved and reviewed the footage of Lei Chi, Holke, and Lan entering the checkpoint a few moments earlier.

He happened to have Holke and Lan Zheng, so he was very curious about Lei Chi's identity and believed that he was no ordinary person.

Soon, the man put on his combat suit. At that moment, the flying fleet arrived at Lighthouse Mountain and formed a battle formation in mid-air.

The man picked up a gleaming long spear, walked out of the weapons bay, and quickly left the Primordial Fighter, leading a large squad of combatants toward Lei Chi, which still stood atop the mountain.

"You invaded Tianji Star, is it merely to enjoy the scenery?"

The tall man beside him spoke in a loud voice, shouting at Lei Chi from afar.

Upon hearing this, Lei Chi turned his gaze to the tall man, who was the target with a combat power of 1.03 million that the Pioneer AI had already detected.

"Who are you?"

Lei Chi asked calmly.

"My name is Luo Huan, the 89th Garrison General of Tianji Star, and a permanent member of the Tianji Council, number 731!"

"Hmm." Lei Chi nodded. "Your strength is not bad."

"Hahahaha!" Luo Huan laughed loudly, his eyes narrowing slightly, and said in a deep voice, "I still don't know your name?"

"I am the Great Unifier!" Lei Chi said unhurriedly. "Or, you can call me Lei Chi."

"Unification? A forbidden zone?"

Luo Huan carefully examined Lei Chi and then said, "You have violated the prohibition of Tianji Star. Please come with us."

"I'm not going." Lei Chi said calmly. "I have my own things to do, I don't have time."

"So you're openly defying the laws of Tianji Star?" Luo Huan raised his spear, revealing a serious expression.

Lei Chi said, "The laws of Tianji Star have no effect on me! You may all leave; I will not bother with you."

"presumptuous!"

Do you know who you're talking to?

"General, let me go into battle and capture him!"

"The laws of Tianji Star don't apply to you. Are you a lawless outlaw?"

"This man is arrogant, General. Let him see your methods!"

"Our general is firmly among the top three strongest generals guarding Tianji Star. Who do you think you are, daring to spout such nonsense in front of the general..."

Before Luo Huan could speak, the combatants behind him rushed to speak, some with exaggerated expressions, looking as if they were about to take action.

Lei Chi was naturally unaffected by them. He looked at Luo Huan and said, "It's clear that you have considerable prestige, and your subordinates admire you greatly. Unfortunately, your combat strength is still too low! You should all disperse. I have no intention of being your enemy. Once I have observed the location of the center of the universe, I will leave."

After speaking, Lei Chi pointed to the side, and his inner universe began to operate. A point of golden light condensed at his fingertip and then went out, transforming into a large, multicolored tiger.

That big tiger is naturally the [Great Mighty Tiger], and its strength is comparable to an eighth-tier tower of the same name.

This wasn't Lei Chi using the [Great Mighty Divine Skill], but rather simulating it using his internal microcosm. For Lei Chi, it was merely a simple change in space and energy.

After the Great Tiger appeared, it roared and howled, its bright tiger eyes shining as it stared intently at Luo Huan and the fighters behind him.

"What is this?"

"A tiger?"

"Did this guy release his pet?"

"Haha, what's the point of letting a pet out?"

The combatants started discussing it again.

Lei Chi remained unmoved, reaching out and tapping repeatedly, successively conjuring eleven eighth-tier [Great Mighty Tigers].

"This is my Beast Tower, protecting me. I advise everyone not to provoke them lightly. That's all I have to say. You may all leave now."

After speaking, Lei Chi turned around and sat cross-legged in the void as if no one else was around.

The twelve Great Tigers roared and dispersed to the surroundings, acting as guardians.

"Is this guy really not afraid of dying?"

"How arrogant!"

"If we don't arrest him, who will we arrest!"

"General, give the order!"

Amidst the cheers of his subordinates, Luo Huan nodded and said in a deep voice, "Take this man down!"

Immediately, five combatants responded to the order and rushed towards Lei Chi, intending to capture him.

However, a howling sound rang out, and the five [Great Mighty Tigers] stretched out their claws and scratched, causing the five combatants to fly uncontrollably under the tigers' claws, their faces pressed to the ground by the [Great Mighty Tigers].

"Um?"

"What's going on with these tigers?"

"Help! Save them!"

After a shout, three more people rushed forward, seemingly intending to attack the Great Tiger. But as soon as the Great Tiger raised its claw, their fragile little bodies were immediately and uncontrollably thrown under its claws, then pinned to the ground, utterly powerless to resist.

A few people did launch ranged attacks, which lured the Great Tigers out to fight. However, they fared even worse. The Great Tigers were incredibly powerful, and the combatants were no match for them. In the end, Luo Huan had to intervene to repel the Great Tigers.

The retreating Great Tigers remained stationed around the Thunder Pool; this time, no one dared to underestimate them.

To Luo Huan and his combatants' astonishment, the strange fellow released nine more Great Tigers with a wave of his hand. Seemingly still not satisfied, he waved his hand again a moment later, adding another 30 Great Tigers.

Moreover, a dragon-bodied monster with six slanted eyes and a golden headband appeared, also entrenched around the Thunder Pool.

When Luo Huan saw the monster, a sudden fear gripped his heart. His face turned deathly pale as he stared intently at the dragon-bodied creature, trembling as he cried out, "Heavenly Wrath! It's Heavenly Wrath! How is this possible? How could Heavenly Wrath be here?"

"General, what's wrong?"

What is divine wrath?

The soldiers under Luo Huan's command clearly lacked his knowledge, and Luo Huan, without time to explain, hurriedly shouted, "Retreat! Everyone retreat! Get away from this place, the farther the better!"

He himself hurriedly boarded the Primordial Warplane, and while rapidly moving away from Lighthouse Mountain, he sent an urgent letter to the Supreme Council.

"That would be an act of divine wrath! In any case, we must first establish a restricted area within a thousand miles of Lighthouse Mountain, strictly prohibiting anyone from entering, and then await the Supreme Speaker's instructions!"

At this moment, probably no one knew the fear in Luo Huan's heart.

He knew about [Heavenly Wrath]. In the secret information he knew, [Heavenly Wrath] was the mortal enemy of Sheng Tianwang. It was precisely to deal with this powerful star beast that Sheng Tianwang created the God-Locking Coffin.

(End of this chapter)