Divine Tribulation of the Star Civilization - Chapter 879

[879. Would rather be broken jade]

However, the highest authority of Zhinao is in her hands, which means she is the only one who knows it.

The ancient unknown creatures captured at the edge of the galaxy are not only extremely intelligent, but also extremely terrifying. The ability discovered so far is to parasitize in all living things, assimilate, mimic, and occupy the consciousness of the original living thing.

This kind of person whose consciousness is possessed cannot be seen from the appearance alone. This is what is really scary.

No matter how the possessed creature reacts or does anything, its wisdom is preserved and enhanced. Then, it is completely possible to secretly destroy the nuclear crystal furnace in another identity. Just thinking about it makes the Supreme Protector tremble.

According to the encrypted information sent from the home planet, these ancient creatures are closely related to the history of their race.

The ancestors of the bird people used some unknown cells to extend their lives and created a virus called Ax.

However, the Exx virus is not something they can control. Their vitality far exceeds their creator’s expectations and they are extremely tenacious. It can withstand high temperatures, freezing, electric shock… and even survive in a vacuum.

Upon further investigation, the virus, which gradually developed into a microorganism, became out of control. After spreading, it affects the brain nerves of some researchers. In mild cases, it makes people confused and very lethargic. In severe cases, it will occupy the host and make it lose its mind.

The Birdman researchers were very frightened. In line with the principle that “invincible” technology should be sealed, under the instruction of the highest level, the experiments in this galaxy were terminated. They hid them in secret and were taken to the edge of the distant and desolate galaxy by the fleet to study them again.

Some bird-human researchers also followed the fleet to distant galaxies.

In later experiments, in order to enable the tribe to resist the virus, the Birdmen secretly created another man-made synthetic vaccine, known as Aix’s natural enemy-Metro.

Metro is also very powerful and can extract the life essence of any living thing, including the Ex virus, and drain the vitality of its host.

However, in order to further study Ax, they also felt that Metro was too unnatural, so they killed most of Metro. This approach had serious consequences, and Ax began to multiply and overrun the frontier systems.

Centuries, dozens of centuries…

I don’t know how long time has passed.

Regarding this matter, the Birdmen had already forgotten about it. The latest report shows that on a certain marginal exoplanet, the exploration team discovered an alienated population.

According to the descriptions, although these creatures look different, they are likely to be related to the Aix creatures and seriously threaten the colony.

The Supreme Protector was sent to carry out this mission in secret. On the surface, it was for the purpose of migrating settlers from the edge planets. In fact, the higher-ups had other ideas – they believed that the military value of Aix was far greater than other values.

This is the truth of this mission.

The Supreme Protector knew very well that the true purpose of this mission must be completely sealed and no trace could be leaked.

Once Ax loses control and begins to flood, it will bring disaster to the entire sector.

For the bird people who know countless secrets of creation, such a creature is the ultimate loophole. They are obligated, and must, to master the creature’s dark secrets.

To put it more seriously, this mission will even affect the future of the entire birdman race and the future of all civilizations in the sector…

In this situation, it is a difficult choice for anyone.

It is said that people only understand themselves when they face death. At this moment, the Supreme Protector is thinking: How well can she understand herself?

“Immediately cut off the tractor beam and prepare to leave the mothership…”

The Supreme Protector looked calm and gave the final clear and cold order – “Start the core jump.”

She did this in order to remove the mothership carrying the Akers creature .

The core of the ship is separated, and it would be better to be broken into pieces than to be complete. Of course, the farther you jump, the better, and it is best to leave this star field.

“What?”

“We, we are going to core jump?”

“Abandon everyone…Are you serious?”

Everyone was shocked by the Supreme Protector’s decision.

“Of course, let’s do it.” The Supreme Protector had already foreseen everyone’s reaction.

“But… we can’t just abandon them, there are thousands of clan members!”

“Yes, there is no jump device on their ship, those compatriots will die!”

“We can’t be so shameful just to survive. Run away.”

Some people looked at each other, and some people shouted in a low voice. Everyone and every spiritual fluctuation converge into the mind of the Supreme Protector.

“I would rather die here like a soldier than be a runaway!”

“Supreme Protector, I hope to live and die with them!”

Several adjutants in the command center began to express their opinions. They have all been trained to control their emotions under pressure, no matter what class of birdmen they are on the mothership.

Once they lose their self-control, the birdmen may face the danger of losing control. This is derived from the ancient experience and lessons of the race.

Even if death is inevitable, they will never abandon their honor and tradition.

“I’m asking you to lead a phase team and use the teleportation platform to rescue people on that ship. As many people as you can save!” A birdman military attaché stood up and recommended himself.

“The core of the mothership cannot accommodate them, and phase jump cannot keep everyone alive.” The Supreme Protector shook his head and said word by word, “Who to save or not to save…can you decide?”

“But… please, we still have time… please, please believe in my ability!” The military attache’s voice became lower and he said hesitantly.

The Supreme Protector stared straight ahead without saying a word.

In the cold, cruel silence, everyone could hear each other’s heartbeats.

“But there is your only child in the boat behind.” Someone suddenly said.

“I will give him my last blessing.”

The words of the Supreme Protector were so cold that everyone fell silent.

“You cannot order such…”

“No, I can.”

No change could be seen on the calm and extremely cold face of the Supreme Protector.

“Well…”

Everyone was shocked and speechless.

“This is an order. I have finished speaking, and the supreme order ends here.”

The Supreme Protector stood upright, looking at the boundless starry sky with bright eyes, and there was a cold reflection on the bronze armor.

Her heart was bleeding and she said silently, “I have never thought of giving up on anyone.”

Small matters should be discussed by the public, and big matters should be arbitrary.

Practicing democracy in such an extraordinary period is simply courting death!

Fourteen minutes.

This was calculated by the intelligence on the mothership. The nuclear crystal furnace will completely lose power for only fourteen minutes. After that, the energy supply to the entire mothership will completely stop.

Next, the entire starship will no longer be able to escape the gravitational control of the neutron star. It will take anywhere from a few hours to dozens of minutes before it falls until it is completely swallowed by the neutron star.

Everyone feels hopeless.

But they must obey orders unconditionally, and the decision of the Supreme Protector is the highest order. During these fourteen minutes, the phase jumper will adjust to the new coordinates.

It only took a few seconds for the brain to scan millions of planets, but then the screening began to slow down, taking dozens of seconds.

Within the allowable range of transition energy, there are only three planets suitable for transition.