Chapter Ninety-Four: Ground War

Sevis stood on the fleet’s command ship, directing the battle with icy composure. Sevi warriors poured rapidly from the landing pods, clad in advanced combat armor and armed with formidable energy weapons, launching their assault on Tianhai Star.

The ground forces of the Star Origin civilization had long been waiting to meet them. The moment the Sevi troops touched down, they collided with the defenders in fierce combat, and both sides were soon locked in a savage exchange of fire.

In single-soldier warfare, Sevi technology far outstripped that of the Star Origin civilization. Even after sharing technology with Xu Weiyi, the research time had been far too short, and the losses were severe.

Yet the Star Origin ground forces, using the advantage of terrain, still managed to reach a strange and precarious balance with the soldiers of the Sevi civilization.

Sevis stared intently at the live battlefield feed, his expression growing more and more grave.

Although the Sevi warriors’ armor and energy weapons held the advantage technologically, the ground troops of the Star Origin civilization displayed astonishing resilience and tactical flexibility. By exploiting the terrain and the fortifications they had prepared in advance, they effectively withstood the Sevi assault.

“What in the world have Earthlings been through over the years...” Sevis murmured as he looked at the people of the Star Origin civilization, who bore an uncanny resemblance to human beings. He immediately issued orders through the communication system. “Activate the secondary battle plan.”

The Sevi fleet began executing the tactics they had prepared in advance. They adjusted the mode of fire support, and the warships in the sky began providing more precise bombardment, trying to break through the defensive line of the Star Origin ground forces.

On the ground, the commanders of the Star Origin civilization reacted swiftly as well. They simultaneously activated hidden heavy defensive weapons and exchanged balanced firepower with the Sevi fleet.

“We have to end this as quickly as possible. The longer it drags on, the worse it is for us,” Qu Shixin said anxiously in the command center.

He knew that although the technology of the Star Origin civilization was developing rapidly, there was still a gap between them and the Sevi civilization.

Xu Weiyi and Xu Yiyi were busy in the network center. They had to keep the defense network stable while also providing intelligence support to the ground forces.

“Xu Yiyi, try to access the Sevi fleet’s communications network. We need more intelligence.”

“I’m trying, but their network security is extremely tight.”

At that moment, one of the Sevi warships suddenly shifted its fire coverage, concentrating its bombardment on a critical defensive node of the Star Origin civilization.

The ground forces of the Star Origin civilization were hit hard by the relentless shelling, and a gap opened in the line.

The opportunity had come. “Landing forces, concentrate your attack on that sector!”

Sevis seized the chance at once and gave the order. After receiving it, the Sevi warriors rapidly converged on the breach, launching a ferocious offensive with astonishing speed and coordination.

Under the concentrated assault of the Sevi warriors, the ground forces of the Star Origin civilization were driven back step by step. Their commanders analyzed intelligence at high speed and immediately adjusted tactics, but the technological gap still made them appear desperately powerless.

Seeing his fellow citizens dying, Qu Shixin was nearly driven mad with rage. He shoved open the door to the command center, intending to go out and support the ground troops, but Xu Weiyi stopped him.

“Old Xu! Let go of me! If this goes on, more people will die!”

“Old Qu, calm down. Divine arts are our final weapon. If the enemy acquires intelligence on them, they may be able to analyze them specifically.”

Qu Shixin struggled, his eyes burning with fury and unwillingness, but Xu Weiyi’s words were like a bucket of cold water poured over him, slowly forcing him to calm down.

He knew Xu Weiyi was right. Divine arts were the Star Origin civilization’s last trump card. If the Sevi civilization obtained relevant information in advance, the consequences would be unthinkable.

If they could not use divine arts to strike the Sevi civilization dead in one blow, then the ever-resourceful Sevi civilization would only become harder and harder to deal with.

“What do we do now?”

There was a trace of hoarseness in Qu Shixin’s voice. He turned his head and fixed his gaze on Xu Weiyi. Xu Weiyi remained composed, quickly analyzing battlefield data and searching for a possible breakthrough.

“We need to find the weakness in the Sevi fleet while delaying as much as possible and waiting for reinforcements.”

“If the situation becomes critical... I still have a few measures I can use.”

Qu Shixin looked at Xu Weiyi deeply, then let out a long breath and sat back down, continuing to take part in commanding the ground forces.

Meanwhile, the Sevi fleet’s assault grew more and more violent, and the defensive line of the Star Origin civilization was on the verge of collapse. Sevis watched the battle from the command ship, and a faint smile of satisfaction finally appeared on his face.

“Earthlings are nothing special. So what if they have some support? Beneath the shadow of the Sevi fleet, they will still tremble.”

But just then, one of the Sevi fleet’s intelligent unmanned warships suddenly lost control and began firing indiscriminately across the battlefield, turning many Sevi warriors who had not prepared proper protection to ashes.

Seeing this, Sevis immediately demanded, “What happened?!”

“Commander, one of our warships has been interfered with by an unknown signal. The intelligent system has gone out of control!”

Sevis’s expression darkened. He immediately ordered all network security personnel to begin repairing the problem in the intelligent systems.

“The interference has taken effect! Their intelligent systems are in chaos!” Xu Yiyi’s voice carried a note of delight as she spoke to Xu Weiyi and Qu Shixin.

“Take this opportunity and counterattack the Sevi warships!” Xu Weiyi calmly relayed the information to Qu Shixin, then informed all the commanders through the communication system.

After receiving the order, the ground forces of the Star Origin civilization swiftly adjusted their tactics and began concentrating their attacks on the Sevi fleet’s ground units. Under the dual blow of interference and assault, the Sevi soldiers’ offensive was finally contained.

Sevis, on the command ship, directed operations with rapid precision, trying to regain control of the warships. But Xu Weiyi’s interference had thrown their intelligent systems into confusion, leaving them unable to mount an effective counterattack.

Inside the command center, Qu Shixin clenched his fists and issued the counterattack order. “Now! All forces, counterattack!”

At that moment, the ground forces of the Star Origin civilization erupted with astonishing fighting power and launched a full-line counteroffensive. Coupled with the fact that some Sevi warships kept striking their own allies by mistake, the tide of battle began to turn.

Seeing the battlefield begin to reverse, Sevis quickly weighed the situation, then coldly issued an order.

“Have those unmanned warships ram their rear formations!”

His command startled the surrounding Sevi officers, but no one questioned his decision.

In the military culture of the Sevi civilization, sacrifice was necessary for overall victory.