Zhou Yi returned to the ward and once again initiated consciousness synchronization with Lord Sha Hai to confirm the combat strength of the Duke Baili Group.

Lord Sha Hai said, "It primarily has four forces. First is the reconnaissance team, comprised of 44 Red-eyed Vultures. They are not easily distinguishable and will fly everywhere for tactical reconnaissance."

"The second is the assault team, consisting of more than 70 thorny birds, specifically responsible for assassinating important targets. The former Sand Port Mayor was assassinated by them on the way to Oasis Town."

Zhou Yi remembered that the previous Sand Port Mayor was Boss Sha's uncle, and it turned out he was assassinated by Duke Baili's side.

Lord Sha Hai continued, "The third is the main elite force, made up of over 250 Sea Horse Shooters and 32 illusion fishes. They have rich combat experience and work together very well."

"However, this main force is deployed to the north of Shell City, on guard against Duke Destructive from that side. The numbers Duke Baili usually mobilizes are at most half of that."

"But even half of the main force being deployed puts a huge strain on the Sand Port Guards."

Zhou Yi said, "Hold on a second."

He instructed Red Kestrel to pull up relevant information on these two Guangna Species.

The remote's screen immediately split into an upper and lower display.

The top half of the screen showed a creature with a tube-like long snout and short legs, its chest and belly protruding, indeed resembling a large sea horse with legs.

Zhou Yi recalled the Sea Horse Shooter that spit Death Light, besides the Mechanical Thugs when he accidentally hurt Lord Sha Hai.

Next to it was a data illustration.

...

[Sea Horse Shooter]

Strength: D

Skill: D

Vitality: E

Rating: D

Habits: Solitary, slow-moving, yet capable of effectively shooting down prey that moves quickly and excels at hiding.

...

[High-Speed Light Gun]

Damage: 2-15

Cooldown: 0.42

Range: 75

...

Zhou Yi thus speculated, "The Light Gun of the Sea Horse Shooter, is the prototype for the 'D-grade High-Speed Secondary Gun'?"

"To be precise."

Red Kestrel corrected, "It's one of the prototypes for high-speed weaponry."

The Light Imprint Device had cloned the skills of the Sea Horse Shooter, but the effect was only near, with slightly less damage and slower firing rate.

It's normal for a knockoff to be inferior to the original.

Zhou Yi then looked at the lower half of the screen.

It showed a soft-bodied creature with blue edges and a white center, wide wings like fins, and a hemispherical shell on its back.

It was an evolutionary form of the Bubble Fish, yet looked significantly different from the Bubble Fish.

...

[Illusion Fish]

Strength: C

Skill: C

Vitality: D

Rating: C

Habits: Sociable, senses the environment through the shell on its back, can turn its body into a float bladder to drift in the Death Light.

...

[Death Bubble]

Damage: 100-202

Cooldown: 8.1

Range: 198

...

Zhou Yi had gained a certain understanding of the illusion fish when purchasing combat species.

This one was one of the heavy firepower templates.

Compared to the "C-class Main Gun" of the Red Kestrel, the prototype skill was a cut above in both strength and range.

Zhou Yi carefully compared them and asked his drone assistant, "It seems, the higher the level of the skill, the harder it is to replicate?"

The gap between the Light Gun and the secondary gun was just a numerical difference in the single digits.

However, if the Death Bubble faced off directly against the Main Gun, the former's range and damage advantage were very apparent.

"Yes."

Red Kestrel said, "The essence of a skill is the effect produced by the external action of the Guangna Organ. The more powerful the Guangna Organ, the more complex and precise the Light Imprint Structure, and the higher the difficulty of replication."

"From a technical standard grading perspective, Basic Light Imprinting Skill is an imitation of E and D level Guangna Organs, Intermediate Light Printing Skill corresponds to C and B level, while Advanced Light Imprint Skill specifically refers to A level."

"The higher the technical standard, the greater the error caused by precision differences in Light Imprint Skill, to the extent that encapsulation and stabilization cannot be achieved. With current human technology, we can at most complete the C-class devices of Intermediate Light Printing Skill, and any further is beyond our independent manufacturing capabilities."

...

Zhou Yi snapped back to reality and said to Lord Sha Hai, "You continue."

"Alright."

Lord Sha Hai resumed the previous topic, "The fourth troop is led by Duke Baili and is comprised of sea warriors. This group has a very high strength level, capable of serving as maritime transport as well as engaging in intense combat on both the Dead Sea and land. They often carry Sea Horse Shooters and illusion fish, who on their own lack mobility, for group warfare."

Zhou Yi immediately realized.

This was a thoroughly composed battle formation, meticulously put together by Duke Baili.

With the sea warriors providing vehicular support for the double gun artillery cover, there were scouts and assassins in the air ready to strike at any moment.

On the other hand.

The fact that Lord Sha Hai had access to such detailed military data clearly meant he had a mole within Duke Baili's ranks. It seemed that every sea lord with a foothold was not to be underestimated.

While Zhou Yi was looking through the sea warrior's manual, Red Kestrel suddenly interrupted with an urgent message.

"Mechanical Thugs have appeared outside Jade City, causing 3 residents to be injured."

"There are 6 enemies, split into two groups, rapidly crisscrossing the outskirts."

Zhou Yi frowned.

Duke Baili was already at their doorstep, so quick to act.

He immediately gave orders, "Inform the residents, do not go outside for the time being."

"Sea God, lock down the coastline."

"Have Lie Hai coordinate to annihilate the enemy."

Zhou Yi also ordered the samurai crabs to set up defenses in the Dead Sea.

Red Kestrel's camera captured six cars recklessly speeding across the sand. They raced outside Jade City, with high-speed guns on top opening fire directly at the people who hadn't managed to flee in time.

Several people fell to the ground, bleeding and screaming in pain.

After the Hunter bombed them from the air, one car was destroyed on the spot, and the remaining vehicles fled towards the Dead Sea at high speeds in different directions.

But in a flash, a blindingly bright light shone up from the Dead Sea, followed by a delayed sharp explosion sound.

Sea God destroyed one with a single strike.

The remaining four Mechanical Thugs were ambushed by the Black Samurai and flipped over onto the ground.

Xie Xun sent a message via mind-link, "Leader, one of the electromechanical lives self-destructed, resulting in the death of one samurai crab and two injured. We have completely dismantled the shells of the remaining three, eliminating any further danger."

Red Kestrel swiftly aided the injured, confirming two residents had been killed by the thugs, while seven wounded were timely sent to Maria Hospital, out of life-threatening danger.

The invading enemy was either killed or captured, but Zhou Yi's expression remained dark.

The residents of Jade City were attacked right at their doorsteps, leading to casualties. Moreover, the samurai crabs suffered losses while sniping the enemy.

This was unacceptable.

"Red Kestrel, what's the deal with the Mechanical Thugs?"

He hadn't even had the chance to ask; this was the first time he had heard the name.

The drone explained, "This refers to electromechanical lives with dangerous tendencies. I've checked the two electromechanical lives that were relatively intact, both are Half-Enlightened Bodies, but they had external auxiliary signal transceivers. They were likely found and transformed by Duke Baili into remotely controllable weapons."

Half-Enlightened Bodies.

Duke Baili also had such a force in his command.

Zhou Yi suddenly understood.

It was Duke Baili's aim to annex the entire Sand Port Region, and launching an attack here was a matter of when, not if. Now, with Lord Sha Hai incapacitated, he was seizing the chaos to further invade.

The war had begun.

Fighting here would only cause the company continuous damage.

He had to strike back, attacking the enemy on their turf.

Duke Baili controlled a powerful mixed-troop synthetic force. If they entered a head-on confrontation, their strength would be fully realized. But if Duke Baili, the leader, died, this war of invasion would be over.

Zhou Yi formally set the strategic goal.

Eliminate Duke Baili with the utmost speed!

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