Chapter 201 Defensive Force

Thinking of the role of reconnaissance and strike drones, everyone agreed it was a good idea. After gathering enough intelligence, Yin Shan led everyone back to their base.

Ji Yang continued to wander around with Da Zhuang and Li Fei, looking for the Star-Spangled People's stronghold or the survivors' stronghold.

When he returned to the base, Yin Zhiwen was already waiting. When he saw his daughter, a hint of excitement appeared on his usually calm face.

He said impatiently, "Shanshan, we have made a new breakthrough!"

Yin Shan asked, "Have you developed a new reconnaissance and strike drone?"

Yin Zhiwen was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said, "No, it's a protective shield. We've tested it, and it's completely fine if 10 superpower guns fire at the same time, hitting the same point.

We have also created a superpower storage device. The core power of this protective shield is still superpower, and the storage device is similar to a battery, which can store superpower energy and supply the protective shield.

We calculated that if it were your ability that supplied the storage device, it would last at least three months."

Yin Shan thought for a moment and said, "This storage device can only absorb one person's superpowers, right?"

Yin Zhiwen blushed and said, "Yes, when we were testing, we used my ability. If it were you or Yunhua, perhaps your defense would be stronger."

Yin Shan said, "Okay, I'll go replenish my abilities. Once every three months is no problem. If I really get stuck, I'll let my mom replenish them.

Are there no categories of abilities required for this storage device? Wind, fire, etc.?"

Yin Zhiwen shook his head and said, "There is no distinction, only strength. The stronger the psychic, the stronger the protective shield."

Yin Shan asked, "Well, Dad, how's the research on the supernatural cannon going?"

Yin Zhiwen said helplessly: "There is no progress yet. I am short of people here. I even captured Su Xin and others as soldiers."

As soon as he finished speaking, Su Xin rushed over: "Sister Shan! I have a new discovery about mutants!

The evolution of mutants is much faster than we imagined, and I have reason to believe that if mutants evolve again, they may escape the control of the Star-Spangled People..."

Yin Shan's expression changed. "Why do you say that? New mutants infected by mutants should obey orders from their elders! The latest intelligence I've received is that the Star-Spangled People are completely confident in their ability to control the mutants."

Su Xin's face was solemn. "No, let me tell you this. The mutants we encountered at the beginning can be called Level 1 mutants. The vaccine can effectively resist the X virus they carry. And it is relatively easy to kill.

The mutants we encountered after the plate collision had made great progress. For example, the leap was equivalent to our ability level going from level 1 directly to level 20. Some even underwent secondary mutations.

I call these mutants Level 2 mutants. Our vaccines are still effective against the X-Virus they carry, but they are not easy to kill. Our escort team requires a 10-man team, working together to attack a key point to kill them.

If the guards hadn't cooperated well with each other, you might have had to take action in the end.

Then based on the modeling analysis, I have every reason to believe that when these mutants evolve into level 3 mutants, their speed, strength, and defensive capabilities will increase again. By that time, it will be impossible for a team of 10 to kill them by jointly attacking a vital point.

Furthermore, the vaccine may become ineffective, so we need to kill the mutants, but at the same time, we must ensure that we do not get hurt. Once there is a wound, the vaccine will not be able to effectively resist the virus, and within 3 minutes, the mutant will inevitably mutate!

The Star-Spangled Alliance may not be able to control Level 3 mutants. Their brains will regain some human consciousness, and they will subconsciously resist orders they don't want to carry out. If attacking our base is what these mutants want, then they may follow orders, but if it's something they don't want to do, they will likely retaliate."

Yin Shan said, "But if there's a backlash, then the mutants will be unrestrained. Although the situation is dire now, at least the mutants obey the command of the Star-Spangled People. Effective human command can avoid other troubles."

Once the mutants disobey orders, they will continue to attack the survivors... and the team will become larger and larger..."

Hou Ting didn't think there was anything wrong and said, "If there's a backlash, the Star-Spangled People will bear the brunt. We don't need to worry too much, right?"

Yin Shan said, "I'm not worried about the Star-Spangled People. They died a long time ago and were reborn. What I'm worried about is that if the mutants get out of control, it's very likely that all the survivors will be infected. By then, our base and the normal people will be the only ones left on the entire planet. What do you think we'll face then?"

Wang Lu said, "That's equivalent to us killing everyone except ourselves until we are the only ones left in the world. Only then will we be safe..."

Everyone fell silent. This possibility was far more terrifying than the possibility that the Star-Spangled People could be controlled.

The Star-Spangled People have human thinking and know that the Spark Base is not easy to mess with. They will have a certain buffer time to give them time to improve their strength. Once they lose control, they will face endless attacks...

Su Xin said: "Now we have to pay attention to two things: one is whether the Star-Spangled People will launch an air raid on us, and the other is whether the mutants will get out of control."

Yin Shan pondered for a moment and said, "Publish the research results and inform the members of the base."

Yin Zhiwen frowned: "It will cause panic..."

Yin Shan said: "No, we are going too smoothly. We need to put pressure on them. I cannot guarantee victory in every battle and zero casualties every time.

They must be mentally prepared to sacrifice themselves at any moment, and also be prepared to take up arms and kill their own people immediately if those around them are infected...

Everyone was silent. No matter when and where, no one would shrink from killing the enemy. But it would be difficult to kill one's own people, even if they were mutated ones!

Yin Shan said: “The residents are all smart people. They should know that the best way to avoid killing each other is to improve their strength, or to eliminate themselves as soon as they feel infected.

Issue the order! If anyone thinks my decision is inhumane, the door is right there, and I won’t see you off!

After saying that, Yin Shan turned and left. Everyone looked at Yin Shan's back and sighed. They knew Yin Shan too well. She always protected her own people and always emphasized protecting herself in every battle.

The decision she made now was quite contrary to what she had done before. Rationally, everyone knew that Yin Shan's decision was right.

Emotionally, if one day it was Yin Shan who mutated, I'm afraid no one would really be able to kill her, right? At that time, perhaps everyone would simply give up their defenses, and in ignorance, everyone would be considered "dead" together!

Even if it wasn't Yin Shan, who could have the heart to do it if the comrade-in-arms who lived with him day and night had really changed?

Guan Yunhua said, "Do as Shanshan said! Tell everyone, try not to add psychological burden to your comrades. If you can solve it on your own... then solve it on your own!"

After Secretary He issued the order according to Yin Shan's idea, everyone in the base was in an uproar!

No one at Spark Base offered an explanation. As more people inquired, Secretary He issued another notice: "Anyone who disagrees with this order is welcome to leave at any time. If you refuse to leave, you must obey this order."

Finally, Commander Chen stepped in and said, "I don't know what you're all so hesitant about. Instead of worrying about having to kill your comrades one day, why not encourage each other to improve our strength?

Mutants are strong, but are we weak? As long as we are stronger than them, do we still need to worry about being infected? Old man, I really don’t understand what you are complaining about! "

Li Bo witnessed the whole process, thought about it, and went to find Yin Shan, saying, "Girl, the order was not wrong, you are right.

But leaders often have to bear both gratitude and criticism... so you don't have to take it too seriously."

Yin Shan smiled and said, "Mr. Li, do I look like I care?"

Yin Shan really didn't care. The loyalty system was there, and the complaints outside were not dissatisfaction with Yin Shan's orders.

It’s just that no one wants to kill their comrades with their own hands!

Although he could have guessed the result long ago, Yin Shan still felt relieved that half a month had passed and no one had taken the initiative to leave the base.

The Spark Base has set off a wave of improving its strength. Commander Chen is right. As long as we are strong enough, the mutants will not be able to defeat us. If they can't defeat us, what do we have to worry about?

Yin Zhiwen’s military factory is also not idle. They need to research special-energy cannons to better arm the base as much as possible.

"Ding, I've detected that the residents' cohesion has been strengthened again. The average ability of all members has been increased by 10 levels. I've been rewarded with an underground defense grid that can deal continuous electrical damage to the enemy and effectively reduce their movement speed and defensive capabilities.

Default laying position: Starts 50 meters outside the city wall and extends 200 meters.

The underground defense grid is automatically activated throughout the day to automatically detect enemy attacks. Please input the information of base personnel, mutant beasts, and mutant plants (blood or seeds) to prevent accidental damage to the underground defense grid.

Yin Shan's eyes lit up. Look! Isn't Gold Finger Daddy here?

After thinking about it, Yin Shan opened the system mall again. She felt that the defense shield still needed to be strengthened. It was still too little to resist a single attack...

Defense Shield System: Effectively protects against any damage once per day. Cannot be activated twice per day.

Fully Automated Reconnaissance and Strike Drone System: 50 fully automated reconnaissance and strike drones with a 12-hour standby time. Required points: 20 million.

Yin Shan's eyes lit up. She now had nearly 60 million points. If this system was replaced, 50 fully automatic reconnaissance and strike drones could work in two shifts and could completely cover the entire city.

But the loss...well, one fully automatic reconnaissance and strike drone costs 2 million points.

She still needs to complete tasks to earn some points...Relying solely on the contribution points given by the residents is far from enough.

Moreover, the materials for making weapons need to be exchanged from the system mall. If she continues to consume them like this, she will sooner or later return to the pre-liberation era!

She had calculated before that if she exchanged the energy guns for the full staff ratio directly from the system mall, it might cost more than 100 million points, but if she exchanged the materials and made them from the military factory, it would be much cheaper.

Although the power is slightly smaller, with a difference of about 5 levels of ability, it is still enough.

There is no other way. We have to replace this set of equipment first, and then replenish it if the aircraft is damaged.

Yin Shan opened the task panel to see if there were any new tasks. This system hadn't released any tasks in a long time, and many of them were hidden, which was really disappointing.

Fortunately, she was not disappointed. There were indeed two tasks, and the points rewards were quite generous...

Mission 1: Take the initiative and destroy the mutant army stationed on the south side of the city. Mission Points: 20 million. Mission Difficulty: SSS.

Mission 2: Find the mutant wolf, kill the mutant wolf king, and subdue the mutant wolf pack. Mission Points: 21 million. Mission Difficulty: SSSS.

Looking at the second mission, Yin Shan was quite puzzled. A pack of mutant wolves? This mission was so difficult, yet the points weren't much higher.

Moreover, it was just an isolated mission with no direction specified, so she had no idea whether this so-called pack of mutant wolves was really not far away from her.

But she still decided to be cautious: "Ji Yang, there may be a mutant army stationed on the south side of the base, so be careful.

And be careful of the wolf pack. If you encounter one, run away immediately. Got it?"

Ji Yang said, "A pack of gray wolves? We didn't encounter any, but we did encounter many individual mutant wolves. However, these mutant wolves seemed very frightened. They neither approached us nor actively attacked us..."

Yin Shan asked, "Are there many? Are they following you, or are they just passing by and seeing you but not getting close?"

Ji Yang said: "They just followed us. I tried to leave some food, and they kept following us. One of them seemed relatively friendly and would come closer..."

Yin Shan said, "In any case, be careful. If you encounter a mutant wolf, don't confront it head-on! Lead them in circles first to see how they react. If you can tame them, that's fine too. It's up to you."

Ji Yang said, "Don't worry, let's circle around a few more times. You said there's a mutant army on the south side of the base, right? Can you give us a rough idea of ​​how far away it is from our base?"

Yin Shan said helplessly, "I don't know, but I think it shouldn't be too far away. Let's find it first and don't alert the enemy. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions."

After disconnecting the communication, Yin Shan found Hou Ting and instructed her, "During this period of time, wait for my orders at any time. As soon as there is news, gather directly at Ji Yang Space. But there is one thing I am a little unsure about..."

Hou Ting said helplessly, "Are you worried that the few of us and the Cangshan team can't handle it? And you don't want to expose the space again?"

Seeing Yin Shan nod, Hou Ting was quite speechless and said, "We are researching superpower guns and superpower cannons. What are we doing? There are over 30,000 mutant leopards. Why did we accept them?"