Lost Star.
The giant, centipede-like appearance of the lost insect had a significant impact on all the explorers present.
Xia Zhou's expression changed slightly as he watched the giant insects moving at high speed and rushing in from all directions.
"Attention everyone, prioritize using the Type III laser cannons and plasma cannons for attack!"
"These giant insects should also be able to absorb radiation!"
With that, Xia Zhou clicked his tongue softly: "Damn it!"
"We didn't prepare standard Gauss rifle ammunition, otherwise..."
"The simplest kinetic energy weapon should be the best solution!"
Xia Zhou's mutterings reached Zhu Ziwen's ears via the communication link.
Zhu Ziwen's expression changed drastically.
Without a doubt, this is his problem!
In pursuit of more powerful weapons, he reduced the basic ammunition capacity of the Gauss rifle to zero and replaced it with high-powered bullets containing antimatter.
But then problems arose.
Antimatter bullets are indeed very useful in interstellar warfare.
Just like an antimatter electromagnetic railgun, a single hit could destroy a starship of an inferior civilization.
But within the dense atmosphere of a planet, its power is simply too great!
Especially when attacking these close-range targets, while an antimatter bullet could easily wipe out the entire swarm of insects, the exploration team would likely be wiped out as well—the incredibly powerful shockwave would be enough to kill everything around it!
His actions were tantamount to crippling himself!
Having figured this out, Zhu Ziwen's lips trembled slightly, and his eyes revealed endless regret.
Without the slightest hesitation, he recorded this fatal flaw.
Fortunately, the difference in strength between the two sides was too great, and the battle did not turn out unexpectedly due to his negligence.
The lethality of high-energy lasers and plasma cannons against these carbon-based organisms is undeniable.
Extremely high temperatures can easily take their lives the moment they come into contact with the object.
However, as the number of giant insect corpses gradually increased, the space available for the exploration team to move around became smaller and smaller.
"Damn it..."
Xia Zhou gritted his teeth and shouted at the explorers who were carrying research equipment nearby: "Hurry up!"
"Enter the starship immediately!"
"Equipment? What time is it and you're still talking about equipment?"
"I've lost them all!"
"Everyone, evacuate in order!"
"Idiot! Wenhao! Bolun! Come and cover our backs with me!"
Xia Zhou, who had just issued a series of orders, caught a glimpse of Zhu Ziwen, who was still standing to the side recording various data, out of the corner of his eye.
"Academician Zhu!"
"Academician Zhu!!"
Xia Zhou's shouts made Zhu Ziwen stop recording data.
"It's time to evacuate!!"
Xia Zhou shouted loudly, while pointing to the increasing number of giant insect corpses in front of him.
Although the combat data is still insufficient, Zhu Ziwen will not make a mistake at such a crucial moment.
He nodded and strode towards the starship not far away.
The piercing alarm sounded again.
Zhu Ziwen turned his head to look behind him with some surprise.
The giant insect's offensive continued unabated, without any change.
Driven by the tree roots in the forest, these giant insects frantically fled into this "safe zone".
While being attacked by humans, they fought back fiercely, trying to monopolize the area.
"Lie down!!"
Just as Su Pengfei’s voice rang out, a loud bang came from his side.
"boom!!!"
A dazzling display of high-temperature plasma danced in the air, drifting past Zhu Ziwen's eyes.
At the same time, a shockwave struck from his side, shoving him violently aside.
With the help of the exoskeleton armor, he quickly regained his footing.
Looking at the burning tree roots and the deep pit in the soil, he swallowed hard.
At that moment, he also noticed the difference between the two alarm sounds!
This time, the attack came from underground!
Perhaps sensing their intention to retreat, the giant tree, which had been observing from afar, finally couldn't resist taking matters into its own hands!
With a slight tremor from the soil, thick tree roots emerged diagonally from the ground!
The incident happened so suddenly that the expedition team's formation was disrupted!
As the defensive line built with laser beams and plasma cannons began to crumble step by step, a strong killing intent flashed in Xia Zhou's eyes!
"Damn it, this damn giant tree is shameless!"
As he spoke, he gave an instruction.
"Click!" *3
Three miniature drones mounted on the back of the exoskeleton armor released their latches and soared into the sky, powered by the fusion battery!
"Captain Xia!" Zhu Ziwen's expression changed slightly. "Are you planning to use a miniature hydrogen bomb?!"
"certainly!"
Xia Zhou countered, "Academician Zhu, I remember you saying that these giant trees are highly intelligent?"
Zhu Ziwen hesitated for a moment and then nodded: "There is no conclusive test data to prove this yet."
"But judging from its behavior patterns, its intelligence level is definitely not low!"
"That's good!" Xia Zhou looked at the charred debris flying everywhere and said fiercely, "We need to give this giant tree a good beating!"
"We need to let it know that we're not to be trifled with!"
"Otherwise, we'll be stuck here forever!"
"Unfortunately, the [Golden Crow] battleship has not yet arrived, otherwise..."
Xia Zhou's eyes flashed with an even sharper cold light: "I have to uproot this tree!"
As he spoke, he marked three bombing zones on the satellite map.
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