Five light-years away from the Vita Defense Line, in area S7216 marked on the Federation's star map.
Within an area of several light-years, there was not even a single star, let alone the Insectoids. It was a complete void.
At least, that was what it looked like on the surface.
"The cultivation of the Royal Guards really does consume a lot of resources!"
Alba felt a headache coming on as he looked at the gigantic cocoon-like object in the void.
Just one trillion imperial bug guards had consumed almost half of the resources he had prepared.
More importantly, the cultivation progress was less than 40%, and the remaining resources were only enough to sustain this batch of Royal Guards until they broke out of the cocoons.
The resources Alba used to help Heniye evolve into a Level 2 Insectoid King back then were only 1% of the resources here. Even if he helped Heniye evolve into a Level 1 Insectoid King, it would only take 10% of the resources.
In other words, the resources used to cultivate these Royal Guards were enough for Alba to cultivate several Level 1 Insectoid Kings from Level 3 or Level 4 to Level 1!
However, although it cost a lot, it was definitely worth it!
Alba could clearly feel the ridiculous biological energy in these cocoons. In terms of strength alone, it was almost the same as a Level 2 Insectoid King!
However, regardless of the headache, there was no point in continuing with this work!
He stopped thinking about it and continued to release the powerful mind power unique to the Insectoid Queen, connecting with each of the Royal Guards that were being cultivated and continuing to work like a nanny!
As all of his mind power was consumed in this noble cause, Alba did not notice at all …
Less than a light-year away from it, a huge fleet had arrived!
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In the main bridge of Yinglong, Li Lizi was busy in front of a control console. Her hands danced quickly in the virtual interface. A large amount of scalp-numbing data streams kept flashing before her eyes. No one could interfere at all!
"Found it, there really is a spatial fault here!
No wonder we didn't find anything before. They placed such a large area within the fault. What a big deal! "
Half an hour later, Li Lizi stopped what she was doing and said.
"Can we see the real situation inside?"
Hearing Li Cangqiong's confirmation, Li Cangqiong quickly asked.
"Yes, there are two ways. Which one do you want to use?"
"Tell me about it first!"
"Alright, the first method is to directly fire the cannons!"
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"That's it?"
After the two of them stared at each other for a few seconds, Li Cangqiong asked with a look of disbelief.
"Of course. What else do you want? Only space-type attacks can be effective against space-type defenses!"
"Obviously, this spatial fault is a type of space-type defensive technique, and it covers a large area!"
"Therefore, as long as we keep using space-type attacks on S7216, I'm sure we'll be able to tear this turtle shell apart very quickly."
"However, if you do that, you might be discovered by the Zergs before you can break the spatial fault!"
Well, obviously, this method was not in line with Li Cangqiong's expectations. It was no different from fighting in the dark. Li Cangqiong immediately crossed it out in his heart!
"What about the other method?"
"The second method, I can rewrite the parameters of the spatial resonator. Under the premise of not destroying the spatial fault, I can use it to create a small area with blurred boundaries, allowing us to see the situation inside S7216!"
"Alright, I'll leave all the spatial resonators on Raindragon to you. How long will it take to complete?"
Without any hesitation, Li Cangqiong directly chose the second method.
Although this method could not be used to peek inside, it could not be used to attack inside, but this was not a problem.
First, use the second method to gather information, then use the information obtained as a basis for the first method to formulate the final battle plan!
"Give me one day!"
"Okay!"
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While Li Lizi was busy in Raindragon, inside the spatial fault, Alba was still taking care of the royal Zergs without any distractions.
"Hey, hey, there should be a limit to your carelessness. If you die just like that, I'll have a headache!"
Without any warning, Faern's voice rang out in Alba's mind, causing Alba to be startled and open its three pairs of large eyes.
Only then did it realize that Faern was standing in front of it.
"Carelessness?"
Alba was a little confused by Faern's words.
"The human fleet is now less than one light year away from you, and they've already discovered the spatial fault …"
"Ah, by the way, let me tell you some good news. Just now, the humans have thought of a way to break your spatial fault!"
Faern smiled and spoke very casually.
However, Alba, who had been listening all this time, could not remain calm!
"What?"
"What's that Henie doing?"
"Why didn't he inform me when the human fleet is already in front of me?"
Alba was startled at first, then immediately became angry. The target of its anger was its capable subordinate, the Rank 2 Zerg King Henie!
Speaking of which, Henie had been getting more and more unreliable recently. It was time to give it some punishment!
"Then, can we …"
Alba, who was just about to ask Fain for help, suddenly discovered that Fain, who had been right in front of him, had already disappeared. Alba searched the entire space within the fault, but he didn't find any traces of Fain!
"Damn it, looks like I can only rely on myself!"
Although that was the case, he did not have any troops by his side!
The original Rank 1 Zerg King had already been brought to the frontlines by Henie, and the royal Zergs were still being nurtured. It would take at least four to five months before they could be ready!
Transferring troops from the frontlines?
Not to mention whether or not they could make it in time, even if those ordinary Zergs could arrive in time, what could they do?
"There are still those two fellows, and they're only a little over a thousand light years away from me!"
Alba, who had suddenly thought of something, suddenly felt happy. Powerful mental strength once again spread out, instantly connecting to Henie through the mental network!
"Henie, pass on my orders to Emil and Garcia. Tell them to bring their main force of insectoids and come to my area within twelve hours!"
"Yes, my Empress!"
Henie did not think too much about it. She simply thought that Alba had given them the cold shoulder for so many days, and now it was time to deal with them?
After ending the conversation with Alba, Henie quickly contacted Emil and Garcia.
"Grand Dukes, my Empress has passed down an order …"