Chapter 67: High-Octane
At almost the same time, she also realized something. She slowly turned to look at the people around her, their eyes filled with astonishment.
The last time she helped Cillian Forrest clear away the poison, she had felt its energy fluctuations, but this time, she hadn’t detected any energy related to the poison.
’Could it be?’
"The poison is gone?"
"You can block the Starbug’s Poison Energy Wave."
One a question, the other a statement—the two voices rang out at the same time.
And they were transmitted through the communication system to every single warship.
In an instant, everyone’s mind went blank.
A tidal wave of shock crashed through them!
"No, it’s not blocking," Sophie Wexler said suddenly, as if she had just thought of something.
Not blocking?
Hearing this, everyone was filled with questions. If it wasn’t blocking, then why hadn’t their Spiritual Seas been corroded by the Poison Energy Wave at all?
"It’s clearing." Amidst everyone’s confusion, Sophie Wexler spoke in a soft voice, then looked up at Cillian Forrest beside her after she finished.
She then continued to explain, "I felt a wave of energy disappear as it passed through my Spirit Barrier."
That’s right—it disappeared, rather than being blocked on the outside.
Cillian Forrest listened to her words, his eyes darkening. Clearing and blocking were two entirely different concepts.
As Sophie Wexler’s voice faded, nearly everyone on the warships held their breath, desperately trying to suppress their violently pounding hearts!
They knew all too well what Miss Wexler’s words meant!
It meant they no longer had to fear the poison of this Mutant Series Starbug.
After all, the reason they suffered heavy losses every time they faced a Mutant Series Starbug was because of the creature’s poison.
The Starbug’s Poison Energy Wave was impossible to block; it not only aggravated spiritual outbursts but also corroded the Spiritual Sea!
But now they were being told that Miss Wexler could clear the poison!
How could they not be excited?!
Cillian Forrest had clearly thought of this as well, and the look he gave Sophie Wexler was markedly different.
"Try it again," he said slowly.
"Okay." Sophie Wexler nodded, agreeing immediately.
"Attention! That Mutant Series Starbug has been enraged!" Felix York’s voice came through the communicator, reminding everyone on the warships to prepare for battle.
The S+ Starbug never expected its attack to have no effect. The creature instantly shed its previous lazy demeanor.
It unfurled its wings in an instant, revealing they were covered in sharp barbs, and its mouth was filled with fangs.
It opened its mouth, and another sharp screech rang out as wave after wave of Poison Energy Waves surged toward them!
"You can begin," Cillian Forrest’s voice sounded by her ear.
Hearing this, Sophie Wexler took a breath. Her lips parted slightly, and as her song emerged, her spiritual power spread out in all directions.
Everyone was on high alert, prepared for the worst-case scenario if she couldn’t clear it, but deep down, they couldn’t suppress their anticipation.
It had to work. It simply had to succeed!
For a moment, it felt as if the entire world had fallen silent. The only thing in anyone’s eyes or thoughts was that Poison Energy Wave.
Reflected in their eyes, the wave of energy grew closer and closer!
It was about to pass the defensive barrier and enter the range of Sophie Wexler’s spiritual power!
The Poison Energy Wave passed through their defensive barrier and entered the sphere of Sophie Wexler’s spiritual power.
The next second, it vanished!
It disappeared completely!
"It worked! It really worked!"
"The Poison Energy Wave is gone!"
"Miss Wexler cleared the Poison Energy Wave!"
Instantly, cheers erupted, exploding throughout all the warships.
The soldiers could no longer contain their excitement, their cheers erupting as one.
Felix York had a smile on his face that he couldn’t suppress.
He was incredibly glad he had brought Sophie Wexler along this time!
Sophie Wexler also breathed a sigh of relief, an irrepressible smile gracing her face.
’Great, my guess was right.’
"Cillian Forrest, I did it!"
Sophie Wexler turned her head, her eyes shining as she looked at Cillian Forrest, her tone full of excitement.
Then, as she watched, Cillian Forrest produced a mask from somewhere and placed it on her face.
"Yes, you did."
Sophie Wexler looked at his actions in surprise. "What’s this?"
"Video footage of every successful battle is uploaded to the StarNet. Wear this if you don’t want to be recognized."
Every citizen of The Empire loathed Starbugs, so after every victory, the participating military would upload related videos to the StarNet for the public to share in the celebration.
And this time would be no different!
Moreover, Sophie Wexler had played a crucial role, so their warship would definitely be featured.
Hearing this, Sophie Wexler recalled seeing many such clips on the StarNet before. At the time, she had thought they were from dramas or movies, not realizing they were actual battle footage.
’No wonder the people admire military strength so much.’
Sophie Wexler let Cillian Forrest finish putting the mask on her face.
The next second, a powerful voice transmitted through the communicators into everyone’s ears.
"Miss Wexler can clear the Starbugs’ Poison Energy Waves! Now, all units, listen up! Full-scale attack!" As Felix York’s voice rang out, the entire army’s blood began to boil with excitement!
They no longer had to hold back for fear of the Starbugs’ poison. This time, they could finally go all out and teach these Starbugs a proper lesson.
"Full-scale attack!"
Sophie Wexler instantly unleashed her spiritual power.
The momentum immediately ignited. The warships surged forward at full speed toward the swarm of Starbugs. With no more restraints, the ensuing battle was utterly satisfying and unrestrained.
Waves of spiritual power mixed with a full-on offensive from the Energy Cannons. Countless attacks, like a rain of energy, hammered down on the Starbugs.
In an instant, accompanied by waves of wretched cries, countless Starbugs were reduced to ash!
Sophie Wexler was infected by this atmosphere. After ensuring the range covered by her spiritual power wouldn’t change, she decisively switched songs.
"Forward, forward, forward!"
For a scene like this, no other song could express the surging passion she felt.
The only things that came to mind were the war songs of her homeland, China!
The communicator broadcast her singing in all directions, to every warship and into every person’s ears!
In that moment, everyone was jolted. They realized Sophie Wexler had changed her song. Such stirring music made the blood in their veins boil!
Soaring emotions, a resounding song—everything inspired and encouraged every soldier’s heart.
"Soldiers! Follow the sound of Miss Wexler’s song and wipe out this swarm of Starbugs!"
"Wipe out this swarm of Starbugs!"
Morale soared to an all-time high!
That swarm of Starbugs was beaten into disarray, a complete reversal of their imposing initial appearance.
Waves of energy accompanied by wretched cries echoed throughout space. The Starbug swarm was blown to bits, their offensive power completely gone as they scattered in all directions.
With its outer protection gone, the Advanced Starbug’s eyes turned blood-red as it suddenly let out a piercing shriek.