readytorunbook Chapter 269 Desperate Counterattack and Key Breakthrough
Chapter 269 Desperate Counterattack and Key Breakthrough
The battle between the exploration fleet and the space pirates intensified, with the pirates' attacks becoming increasingly fierce, unleashing a barrage of energy beams upon the fleet. Another exploration warship's shields teetered on the brink of collapse under the relentless assault; its surface was struck by artillery fire and burst into flames. The crew, disregarding the danger, remained at their posts, working tirelessly to repair the damaged parts and maintain the warship's combat capability.
The fleet commander calmly directed operations from his flagship, organizing a counterattack while rapidly analyzing the pirates' attack patterns. Observations revealed that while the pirate warships possessed formidable firepower, their maneuverability was poor, and there were significant gaps in their coordination. The commander immediately adjusted tactics, ordering some ships to feign retreat, luring the pirates into a dispersed pursuit. Then, utilizing the superior maneuverability of his own ships, he systematically eliminated the scattered pirate vessels.
Under the fleet's skillful tactics, the pirates gradually fell into chaos. A pirate warship that rashly pursued was surrounded by multiple exploration warships. The dense barrage instantly shattered its shields, and the warship was hit in a vital spot, exploding violently and turning into wreckage in space. However, the pirates did not retreat. Relying on their numerical superiority, they continued to launch a frenzied attack.
Meanwhile, inside the ancient building, the exploration team raced against time to decipher the crystal's information. Sweat beaded on the scientists' foreheads as their fingers flew across the control panel, their eyes glued to the constantly fluctuating data on the screen. As the analysis deepened, they finally found a crucial clue to combating the dark forces—a method using energy fluctuations of a specific frequency to activate a hidden defense mechanism within the universe.
However, generating this unique frequency of energy fluctuations requires the assistance of the core energy system within the ancient building. But at this moment, the intense energy interference from the battle outside the building has already affected the stable operation of the core energy system. The engineers in the exploration team acted swiftly, navigating the complex energy lines to urgently repair the damaged system.
While engineers were working tirelessly to repair the energy system, the pirates had breached part of the exploration fleet's defenses, and a pirate landing craft sped towards the ancient building. Security personnel quickly deployed at the building's entrance, armed and ready. As the landing craft landed on the platform, a group of pirates rushed out, weapons at their disposal. The security personnel immediately opened fire, and a fierce firefight ensued.
The pirates were numerous and well-equipped, putting the security personnel at a disadvantage. At a critical moment, a scientist in the exploration team had a flash of inspiration. He used the building's defense system to activate an energy barrier, temporarily keeping the pirates out. However, this barrier could only last a short time; the pirates were frantically attacking it, trying to break through.
Outside the building, the exploration fleet was still struggling to hold on. Although they had successfully destroyed several pirate warships, they had also suffered heavy losses themselves. At this point, the fleet's energy reserves were gradually running low, and if the battle could not be ended soon, the consequences would be unimaginable.
At this critical moment, the energy system within the ancient building was finally repaired. Scientists swiftly adjusted the energy frequency according to the methods recorded in the crystal, activating a hidden defense mechanism in the universe. In an instant, a powerful energy wave spread outwards from the ancient building.
This energy wave not only disrupted the pirate warships' weapon systems and communication equipment but also had a powerful impact on the pirates' bodies. The pirates screamed in agony as their warships went out of control and teetered precariously in space. The exploration fleet seized this opportunity and launched its final counterattack.
One by one, the exploration warships opened fire, destroying the remaining pirate warships one by one. With the destruction of the last pirate warship, this thrilling battle finally came to an end.
The exploration fleet and teams successfully protected the secrets within the ancient structures and crystals. However, they knew this was merely the first step in their fight against the dark forces, and the road ahead was fraught with countless hardships and obstacles. What changes would the activated cosmic defense mechanism bring? Had the dark forces become aware of their actions? How would they continue their search for ways to combat the dark forces? All remained unknown, awaiting their discovery on their future journey.