Apocalypse Gachapon Chapter 2032: Su City

The Su Race commanded an entire metropolis known as Su City.

Due to their distinct racial characteristics, this city was naturally fortified with countless arrays.

Whispers from the outside claimed Su City housed an astonishing 220,000 defensive arrays, both large and small, alongside 170,000 offensive ones. This figure didn't even account for the arrays the Su Race members could instantly deploy upon the outbreak of conflict.

Half of these formidable arrays were situated along the city walls, forming an intricate, integrated defensive system that covered both the heavens and the earth.

The remaining arrays were strategically placed throughout the city. At the heart of Su Tower, the ancestral seat of the Clan Leader, the shrine, and the direct lineage, approximately a quarter of all arrays were concentrated.

These arrays alone were sufficient deterrents, ensuring no race in the universe would dare to act recklessly.

Even more alarming was the rumored activation of a hidden super array, dubbed 'Ascension,' should the breach rate of the city's defenses surpass 50%. This represented the ultimate secret of the Su Race and the bedrock of their cosmic standing.

A renowned tactical master among the Reina Star people, after surveying Su City, stated, "Breaching this city would necessitate the sacrifice of approximately ten million elite warriors from the cosmic races. To occupy it would demand the lives of thirty million elite warriors. Without such a colossal loss, at least ten super experts would need to perish to halve the casualty count."

No one questioned the tactical master's assessment. Consequently, while some might disregard the Su Race in other contexts, they absolutely abstained from coveting Su City.

After all, even in the present era, no race boasted thirty million elite warriors!

What defined an elite warrior? Those possessing Furelai exceeding twenty thousand.

Even if all the cosmic races were to unite their forces, the Su Race could instill profound fear in every attacker, as their city possessed the capability to downgrade the race level of invading forces!

From super major race to major race, from major race to medium race, and from medium race to... utter extinction.

Indeed, in a conflict of such magnitude, the participation of medium and lower-tier races would inevitably lead to their annihilation.

In truth, the Su Race's progress had plateaued many years prior. Their inherent nature and methods led them to avoid excessive commerce or plunder, resulting in a gradual regression.

Despite this, the two major factions, led by super major races, had never taken significant action against the Su Race. Even those races under the Su Race's protection, while experiencing average livelihoods, did not face substantial difficulties.

This state of affairs, it must be acknowledged, was partly attributable to the formidable presence of this city.

This city, the culmination of the Su Race's collective efforts across countless generations, had become the standard and emblem of their civilization.

Naturally, upholding the city's status and operational integrity demanded an immense sacrifice from the Su Race, both annually and daily.

These hundreds of thousands of arrays were not perpetually active; however, the mere maintenance of the most fundamental defensive arrays consumed vast quantities of Moonspan Gold continuously.

The question arises: why, with such overwhelming advantages, had the Su Race never endeavored to construct a second Su City? The answer lies in the unsustainable consumption required for operation.

Maintaining even this single city imposed a tremendous burden upon them.

Ye Zhongming was aware, prior to his arrival, that this city had never endured an assault.

Numerous years had elapsed since the establishment of the Survivor Fortress, a period marked by significant events, widespread chaos, and even wars that impacted all fortresses.

Yet, no entity had ever dared to challenge Su City.

Gazing at the city rapidly approaching below, Ye Zhongming was suddenly struck by an improbable thought.

While all races recoiled from the might of Su City's arrays and avoided any military action, he wondered if this city could truly withstand a genuine conflict if it were ever to occur.

Furthermore, the Reina Star tactical master had detailed the numbers required for breaching and occupying Su City, but notably omitted the figures needed for its destruction...

At times, obliteration proves far simpler than possession...

The transport vehicle touched down. Ye Zhongming, at the head of the Bronze Assault Camp, set foot upon the grounds of Su City. Perhaps due to the necessary placement of arrays, the city's entire surface consisted of metallic material. Even the ornamental flora and fauna were housed within metallic containers atop cultivated soil.

Although the Su Race was less powerful compared to other super major races, they still belonged to that elite tier. Their population was substantial, their industries highly developed, and this grand city was exceptionally prosperous. The moment they disembarked, numerous Su Race inhabitants nearby took notice of these unfamiliar outsiders.

Although Jie Su had disseminated some details concerning the Star-Eye Clan, this information was primarily for individuals in the middle and higher echelons. Ordinary citizens remained unaware, leading to considerable curiosity regarding the arrival of the Star-Eye Clan members, who were independent of the Su Race's faction.

Before long, a certain individual recognized Jie Su, and subsequently, the victor of the Novice competition, Ye Zhongming, who had previously fought alongside Jie Su.

A detachment of Su Race guards was dispatched to conduct an inspection. While their task involved identity verification, it also encompassed a thorough examination of the equipment being transported. Due to Jie Su's assurance, the scrutiny was not excessively stringent, yet it still consumed a significant amount of time.

"First, you will be accommodated at the guest house adjacent to Su Tower. You should rest for now."

Jie Su was already privy to the circumstances behind Ye Zhongming's injuries. While he held Ye Zhongming in high regard, he also lamented his impetuousness. With Ye Zhongming currently in a severely wounded state, it was perceived as a potential detriment to the ongoing negotiations with the Su Race.

Nevertheless, observing Ye Zhongming's apparent lack of significant concern, Jie Su refrained from pressing the matter further.

"Regarding the assault we faced previously, the clan utilized its resources to investigate, but the intelligence gathered is minimal. I shall provide it to you later for your review."

After ensuring Ye Zhongming was settled in his room to recuperate, Jie Su remarked to him, "Indeed, the capability to command the allegiance of survivors from numerous extinct races, and to maintain a nearly flawless intelligence network within Star-Scape City, is indicative of only the most preeminent major races. A casual inference would likely be quite accurate."

The two exchanged a few more words, after which Jie Su departed.

Ye Zhongming understood that his current course of action was limited to patient observation until the Su Race's senior figures elected to summon him.

Coincidentally, just as Ye Zhongming and the Star-Eye Clan made their entrance, a luminous screen within a chamber was displaying footage of their arrival in Su City.

An individual manipulated the light screen, causing the image to freeze precisely at the juncture when Jie Su and Ye Zhongming entered a vehicle together.

"Jie Su is the primary proponent of this initiative. His activity has markedly increased subsequent to the Novice battlefield engagement." The speaker, who had reached an advanced age, possessed a voice that was both calm and devoid of overt emotion.

"He had concealed his true capabilities prior. His proficiency with the Silk Sea Light Array is already substantial. The clan has graciously permitted him to commence studies of the 'Fallen Xiao Array,' and the Clan Leader himself has imparted the Following Array to him."

As the elder concluded his statement, his gaze shifted towards a young man positioned nearby.

"As the designated first-rank successor, you bear the solemn duty of neutralizing any individual who presents a potential threat, even if the indication is but a fleeting suggestion. This Jie Su is no exception. Do you comprehend this, Kelan Su?"