I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield Chapter 728 - 523: Icejade, Full Team Advancement

While Qin Tian ventured back into the ruins' depths in pursuit of further discoveries, the remaining prodigies of the Empire, under the directive of Commander Shen Qingyue, the overall head of this expedition, were subjected to individual interrogations. They were compelled to provide exhaustive accounts of their exploration experiences, detailing every sight and sound.

From the Ice Element and its monstrous inhabitants to the Ice God's Treasure Vault, the Mogara avatar, and the formidable Frozen Throne, each specific detail was meticulously documented.

The dedicated staff tasked with compilation and archiving worked tirelessly through the night. They meticulously sifted through hundreds of testimonies, cross-referenced information, and ultimately distilled everything into a comprehensive and detailed report.

This document, holding the core secrets of the ruins, was expedited via priority channels to the central command centers of both the Royal Council and the Military Department, igniting a firestorm of activity at the highest echelons of power.

An ancient race, the Ice God Race, boasting a civilization of immense depth spanning millennia; the extraterrestrial Demons responsible for the annihilation of an entire species; a Demon Heart that had remained dormant for ages yet refused to perish; and the paramount Divine Artifact, the Frozen Throne, capable of subjugating the Demon Heart and possessing a domain field akin to a miniature world... Each element revealed within these ruins demanded the Empire's most urgent and serious consideration.

The Royal Council and the Military Department swiftly convened an emergency joint session. An intense debate ensued regarding the potential benefits versus the inherent risks associated with the ruins. Following this, a swift and decisive resolution was reached—

The immediate deployment of the primary contingent of the Empire’s Twenty Ninth Army, currently stationed in the vicinity of the ruins, was ordered. All forces were to infiltrate the ruin zone and, employing a systematic, sweep-style advance, conduct exhaustive, comprehensive searches and investigations of the entire area. The objective: to definitively uncover all its secrets, secure all critical resources, and simultaneously neutralize any lingering monster threats.

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Da da da

The heavy, metallic treads of boots crunched upon the Ice Crystal shards littering the ruins' entrance as the main force of the Twenty Ninth Army surged inward like an overwhelming tide.

In accordance with the established orders, the hundred-thousand-strong army rapidly divided into twenty distinct detachments, commencing a simultaneous advance into the ruins from various directions.

Each detachment maintained a standardized formation: the vanguard comprised the Spiritual Warrior Army, their soldiers clad in dark-gold Spiritual Energy Armor and armed with Alloy Battle Sabers; flanking them were the Spiritual Mage Army; and bringing up the rear was the Steel Armor Knight Army, formidable units encased in nearly three-meter-tall black powered armor, integrating heavy firepower with robust Spiritual Energy defenses.

Western Front

"Five kilometers ahead, a significant monster congregation has been detected, primarily Low Tier targets, mostly Tier Four and below!" The intelligent targeting system within a steel knight's helmet issued the initial warning, its red scanning beams firmly locking onto the disturbance materializing across the distant icefield.

Shortly thereafter, a vast horde of monsters erupted forward, charging in a tumultuous, roaring mass.

"Warrior Army, engage! Mage army, establish defensive barriers and provide long-range suppression!"

Upon the detachment commander's command, the front-line soldiers of the Spiritual Warrior Army surged forward in unison. Runes etched into their dark-gold armor flared brilliantly as Spiritual Energy flowed into their Battle Swords, unleashing blades of golden light as they plunged into the monster horde like ferocious tigers.

With every arc of their swords, monster bodies were effortlessly rent asunder, and the luminous runes on their armor possessed the remarkable ability to absorb demonic energy, thereby replenishing the wearer's strength.

One Warrior found himself surrounded by three monsters simultaneously. Rather than retreating, he pressed his assault. A sweeping blade strike decapitated two, and he then absorbed the bite of the third directly onto his shoulder; the armor sustained only a superficial mark, and with a swift backhand slash, he dispatched his final assailant.

From both flanks, the Mage army chanted in chorus, "Ice Spear! Fireball! Thunderstorm!" The harmonious blend of incantations rose and fell as potent Elemental Magic descended upon the monster horde, resembling an apocalyptic meteor shower.

Ice Spears impaled and flash-froze monsters solid, Fireballs incinerated encroaching Demonic Qi, and Thunderstorms wove entangling energy nets that paralyzed large sections of the enemy, effectively clearing a path for the advancing Warrior Army.

"First squad, low-power charge sequence for palm cannons, chain-swords activated!"

Following the Knight Army commander's directive, dozens of Steel Armor Knights fanned out. The armor on their right arms unfolded, revealing sleek, black muzzles as energy conduits began to glow with a soft luminescence; concurrently, the chain-swords mounted at their waists deployed, their formidable teeth spinning at high velocity with an ear-piercing whine.

These heavily armored units maneuvered strategically along the periphery of the battlefield, utilizing high-power energy beams to precisely eliminate any Low Tier monsters attempting to break through their lines; with swift sweeps of their chain-swords, vast numbers of weaker monsters were shredded into oblivion.

Spiritual Energy-infused armor capable of repelling formidable blows from monsters beneath Tier Four allowed the advancing formation to function as an impregnable bastion of steel. This unit efficiently decimated the weaker creatures on the battlefield, significantly alleviating the pressure on the Warrior Army.

Within a mere fifteen minutes, this detachment had successfully purged all monsters from their path.

The flawless synchronization among the different military branches ensured the swift and decisive conclusion of the engagement.

"Press onward and diligently search for Ice Element artifacts simultaneously!"

Following the commander's directive, the detachment paused briefly for recuperation before resuming their advance into the deeper regions of the ruins. Concurrently, the remaining nineteen detachments were methodically executing their own clearing and reconnaissance missions in their assigned sectors.

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"Tsk, tsk. Truly befitting of the Empire's finest troops,"

Qin Tian observed from his vantage point high in the sky, surveying the scene unfolding below.

As a premier force stationed in the vicinity of the Royal star, the Twenty Ninth Army Warriors demonstrated unparalleled military discipline, teamwork, individual prowess, and possessed equipment of a sophistication that stood at the apex of his observations thus far.

In stark contrast, the Warriors of Ice Extreme Pass, inclusive of the Barbarian army under his command, appeared rudimentary, akin to mere militia from some forgotten backwater, employing tactics that were crude and uncomplicated.

"A long and arduous journey lies ahead~"

Qin Tian let out a sigh. With the impending large-scale development of Mingwang Planet, the forces under his command were destined to expand. However, whether these burgeoning troops could ascend to the caliber of these elite units would hinge upon his dedication to investment, meticulous management, and rigorous training.

In this critical aspect, a considerable amount of work remained for him to undertake.

Qin Tian turned his attention to the situation of the main contingent. At present, the Twenty Ninth Army's principal objective revolved around the complete eradication of all monsters within the ruins and the diligent collection of Ice God Race remains alongside Ice Element artifacts, a task requiring an exhaustive search of the territory.

Yet, even with such determined efforts, locating the Ice God Treasure Vault, where Li Qi and his companions were situated, remained beyond their grasp. The underlying reason was exceedingly straightforward: despite Qin Tian, Zhuge Yu, and the others detailing their experiences and discoveries within the Ice God Treasure Vault in their personal reports, the specific coordinates of the Vault itself were deliberately obscured. Under his prior, subtle guidance, all individuals involved provided intentionally vague and ambiguous accounts regarding its precise location.