The Heavens: A Qing, the Yue Girl at the beginning

Chapter 487: Using Sound to Control Qi, Physical Invasion, and the Final Escape (5k)

However, this brief joy did not last long. Just when everyone thought victory was in sight and the cheers had not yet completely dissipated, the scene on the screen made their faces freeze instantly. The "Fire Phoenix" seemed to have not changed after the incident, as if it was just an illusion that was hit.

Then, the radar image suddenly became blurred, and the light spots that originally indicated the precise hits of the "nuclear explosion pulse-driven projectile system" began to dissipate one by one, just like the brightest stars in the night sky being wiped out one by one by an invisible hand.

The people of the Temple looked at each other in disbelief. They couldn't imagine what kind of power could turn hundreds of thousands of alchemical shrapnel that were attacking at 50km/s into dust in an instant, leaving no trace.

Inside the command room, emotions of suspicion and fear intertwined into a net that was getting tighter and tighter, almost suffocating people.

At the same time, about 150 kilometers away, Zhao Qing looked at the thousands of fiery red trails that were gradually dissipating in the distance, took a deep breath, and was quite surprised. He really didn't expect that the enemy had such a trick with such power beyond imagination.

If she had not been paying close attention and vigilant at all times, and had not discovered the arrival of this "meteorite shower" more than a second in advance, she would probably not have been able to make a safe response in time, and the "Fire Phoenix" would have been severely damaged on the spot, or even collapsed.

To defuse these high-speed attacks, which are equivalent to the concentrated output of more than half the energy of several small nuclear bombs, simple head-on confrontation is far from enough. It is necessary to use advanced martial arts skills, avoid the real and attack the fake, and make clever changes.

Therefore, Zhao Qing referred to the Arrow-Breaking Style in the Dugu Nine Swords and the "Controlling the Energy of Heaven and Earth and Turning All Things into His Own Use" of Xiaoyao Yufeng, and added the principles of acoustic lens and focused sound wave pulses. By manipulating the air flow vortex, he formed tiny "wind lenses" in advance.

The essence of these lenses is actually the shock wave energy accumulated in the body of the Fire Phoenix during its long period of subsonic flight, which is converted into dispersed sound waves, making the high-speed propulsion of the fluid like a shock wave and also have the characteristics of high-energy sound waves.

Not only can it automatically adjust its position and shape according to the speed, direction and intensity of the incoming threat through a phase array, but it can also instantly gather the surrounding airflow energy into a powerful sound pressure wave to accurately counterattack or deflect any attack.

To put it simply, it is like simulating an extremely large aura field with sound as the energy conduction medium, forming an adjustable protective shield.

Hundreds of thousands of shrapnel whizzing towards the target seemed to be pulled by an invisible force just before they hit the target. They deviated from their original trajectory, drew strange arcs, and finally formed a straight line.

It seemed that the power was more concentrated, but it only left a tiny hole with a diameter of one or two meters on the huge body of the Fire Phoenix. It no longer had the effect of covering a large area of ​​damage, but reduced the damage as much as possible, and it was basically healed in the blink of an eye.

Facts have proved that although the more concentrated the energy, the greater the damage most of the time, if it penetrates the target at once and fails to fully exert its power on the enemy, it will be completely wasted - hundreds of thousands of shrapnel in a line are not much more effective than a single shrapnel.

In an instant, the "stream of light" that shot out from the wings of the Fire Phoenix continued to fly back for more than ten thousand meters, gradually turning into a string of small dots that were difficult to track, heading towards the increasingly higher skyline.

Contrary to what Hermes had guessed not long ago, the reason why the N3P system had not been developed was not actually because of its insufficient killing range, but because the projectile speed was too fast, easily exceeding the second cosmic speed.

In this case, due to the curvature of the earth's surface, it is impossible to directly attack distant ground targets.

Even if it is launched horizontally, it will most likely eventually fly out of the atmosphere and fall into outer space, and will not be able to return to the earth like an intercontinental missile - of course, this is if the warhead is not burned by frictional heat.

If you want to make its effective range normal, you must build a "gun platform" at an extremely high place, such as a satellite flying in low-Earth orbit. However, this type of vehicle cannot withstand the reaction force of a nuclear bomb explosion.

After much thought, I'm afraid that only the special Nibelungs that are said to float in the sky and orbit the ground are suitable platforms for carrying this weapon system.

So, when Zhao Qing looked back at the trajectory of the shrapnel, she responded sharply and immediately lowered the altitude of the "Fire Phoenix" and made sure there were mountains or hills in the path as cover to avoid being locked again.

Although she was attacked unexpectedly, she was not without means of counterattack.

In fact, although the "Fire Phoenix" can increase Zhao Qing's combat power by nearly ten times when fighting against large-scale opponents, it has never been an important means for her to conquer the Temple headquarters. There are actually other methods that can really play a role.

"The wind rises and the clouds surge, and the sound gathers at the forefront."

The next moment, Zhao Qing's mind moved slightly, and the Fire Phoenix flapped its wings. Countless tiny air currents began to adjust their directions, and all made a deafening sound. These sound waves were focused together at her cuffs, and then released a highly compressed shock wave.

I saw a brilliant colorful light shooting out from Zhao Qing's sleeve, and it was immediately accelerated to a speed close to that of the alchemical shrapnel just now. It suddenly cut through the night sky, crossed the mountains and ridges, and headed straight for the direction of the Temple headquarters.

By changing the internal structure of the Fire Phoenix into a mental focusing array antenna similar to the "Wind Lens", she successfully projected her mental power to a very far distance like a radar wave, significantly increasing the controllable distance of her flying sword.

When the Seven Treasures Glazed Sword reached more than a hundred kilometers away, using the initial kinetic energy of long-distance acceleration, it easily drilled through hundreds of meters thick granite and concrete layers and silently entered the interior of the base.

The extremely sharp tip of the sword opened up a long, narrow and straight channel in the rock, as smooth as a hot knife cutting through butter.

This underground fortification, which was originally capable of serving as a nuclear war shelter and defending against attacks by underground nuclear bombs, was the pride of the Temple and was said to be impregnable. However, no one could detect such a special and covert means of infiltration, and at this moment it seemed so powerless.

In the intricate pipelines, the flying sword moved forward silently like a ghost. It used the weak light and electromagnetic signals in the base to randomly find a computer connected to the integrated defense system.

This computer was located in an inconspicuous corner, mixed with many similar devices, so no one noticed it. The flying sword turned flexibly between the pipes and finally stopped next to the computer.

The sword slowly approached and retreated with incredible precision, cleverly inserting the USB flash drive fixed behind the hilt into the computer's interface - the data in this USB flash drive was first transmitted from the network thousands of miles away, and then sent out of the Gulfstream's cabin by Shi Yi Guang.

Next, it was Zhao Qing's hacking skills that were demonstrated. She used the USB flash drive behind the hilt of the flying sword to inject the carefully written hacking program into the server through a physical connection.

At first, it was not in a hurry to show its destructive power. Instead, it first performed a series of complex self-hiding and encryption verifications, disguised itself as a legitimate system update package, deceived the computer's basic security defense line, and quietly sneaked into the depths of the system.

This program has an advanced anti-detection mechanism that can evade most of the monitoring software in the Temple's network security system, just like a drop of ink blending into the ocean, silently.

Soon, the virus program analyzed the topology, firewall configuration and security policy of the target network to find the weakest link. At the same time, it used the USB flash drive as a springboard to establish a secret data channel to ensure the concealment and stability of subsequent operations.

Once a breakthrough is found, it will be unstoppable like a wild horse that has broken free from its reins, and will gradually penetrate into deeper systems through legal identity authentication mechanisms.

During this process, the virus continuously replicates itself, extending its tentacles of infection to every corner, while modifying system logs and monitoring records to cover up its tracks.

It can not only identify the key nodes and vulnerable links of the system, but also dynamically adjust the attack strategy according to the real-time status of the system. Under Zhao Qing's remote control, it accurately locked the core database and command center of the comprehensive defense system.

Next, the virus program began to perform its real mission - deep penetration and comprehensive control. It used a series of advanced vulnerability exploitation techniques and privilege escalation methods to gradually obtain high-level privileges of the system.

During this process, the virus program also cleverly avoided the various security monitoring and defense mechanisms deployed by the Temple, making the entire intrusion process almost undetected by the network security team, who seemed to be facing a ghostly opponent.

As the virus spread further on the Internet, Zhao Qing began to implement her next plan.

Through remote control, she directed the virus program to carry out precise strikes on the Temple's key systems, including but not limited to weapon control systems, communication networks, and data centers.

The virus program first tampered with and destroyed the core files of these systems and released multiple malicious payloads, causing the system to be unable to operate normally. Weapon systems such as missile silos, anti-aircraft turrets, and experimental laser pulses were unable to respond to normal combat commands.

Then, it forged system commands and gradually shut down the power supply system and security access system in the base, aiming to separate the Templar garrison troops and trap them in small spaces.

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Almost at the same time, Hermes stood in the control room, frowning, staring at the monitoring screen that suddenly went black. An ominous premonition spread in his heart, and he knew very well that this was by no means an accidental technical failure.

"Increase alert and activate all backup systems!" He ordered loudly, with a barely perceptible tremor in his voice. Countless possible threats flashed through Hermes' mind, but he never thought that there would be such a skilled hacker who could break through their physical isolation defenses.

Beside him, the messenger's gaze also fell solemnly on the flickering and finally silent screens, thinking to himself:

It would be fine if the long-range attack method didn't work, but he actually encountered such a crisis. So, do we really have to use that "final retreat"? An ancient stone coffin and a half-human-high dragon egg were placed next to the messenger. This was the reward he received for providing guidance earlier, but if nothing unexpected happened, he was afraid that he would not be able to take it out.

No matter how unbelievable it was, when Zhao Qing's hacking program began to penetrate the system deeply and the impact could no longer be concealed, the relevant technical team finally confirmed this disheartening news and alarms sounded throughout the base.

"Alert! Unknown intruder!" The cold electronic sound echoed in the base, and many senior executives responded quickly and activated the emergency plan. The backup power supply was activated instantly, ensuring that the basic operation of the base was not affected.

At the same time, the cybersecurity team quickly assembled and began to fight against the virus attack from unknown areas.

They knew it was a tough battle, and their opponents were cunning and clever. But the members of the Temple were no ordinary people, they had rich experience and strong technical support.

For a moment, the screens in the base were covered with dense codes and data streams. The network security team engaged in a fierce battle with Zhao Qing's hacker program. They tried their best to write defense codes and track the source of the virus, but they were unable to stop the virus from spreading.

The reason why Zhao Qing's side had an absolute upper hand was that she had already conducted a detailed study of all the web pages exposed by the Temple of Solomon, established an infection model specifically targeting its loopholes, and incorporated the evolutionary mutation mechanism provided by Finkel.

"Everyone, the situation is urgent. I think everyone has seen the surveillance footage just now."

In the command room, Hermes spoke first, his tone solemn: "We have suffered an unprecedented hacker attack, and the system is almost completely paralyzed. But don't lose hope. Remember, there is no shortage of stories of survival in the history of the Temple."

Having said that, he took a deep breath, turned around again, and scanned everyone present with a sharp gaze: "Now is not the time to doubt or panic. We must unite and fight this sudden crisis together."

Hermes quickly issued a series of instructions, each sentence revealing unquestionable determination: "Immediately activate the highest level of security protocol, disconnect all non-essential systems from the network and isolate them to ensure the security of the core database."

"Cybersecurity team, I want you to track down the hacker at all costs! At the same time, notify all members to enter a state of emergency and prepare for any possible situation. You must prepare for the worst."

Hermes added: "So far, the shelter deep underground has sufficient food, water, and medical supplies to support all members here to survive in a closed environment for several years, which is enough for us to hold on and wait for support."

"However, the real test lies in our determination and will."

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But surprisingly, during the entire invasion process, Zhao Qing also carefully planned a psychological warfare and intelligence warfare, targeting the "will" aspect that the Temple had specially strengthened.

She modified the Temple's internal surveillance system images and broadcasting system information to create a series of false alarms and emergency notifications, including accusations of internal traitors and exaggerations of external threats, further exacerbating the psychological panic and confusion of the Temple members.

Even if "full loyalty" is achieved through brain surgery, there is no way to maintain stability in the situation due to the interference of countless massive fraudulent information. After all, there is no way to tell which one is the real order from the superior.

At the same time, she also used virus programs to collect a large amount of sensitive information and confidential data of the Temple.

This information includes but is not limited to strategic plans, personnel lists, weapons configurations, and communication network layouts, as well as various political scandals about certain countries and, most importantly at this moment, the location of enemy cybersecurity teams.

While those network security experts were still nervously typing on their keyboards, watching the errors that kept popping up on the screen, trying to prevent the virus from spreading further, after confirming the location through the monitoring system, the flying sword had quietly appeared beside them.

There was a flash of sword light, and the sharp tip of the sword instantly pierced through the chests of several members, then circled and wiped the necks of several more people. The spurting blood dyed the floor red, causing the computers in front of them to short-circuit immediately, and shocked everyone present.

In the blink of an eye, the only remaining resistance of the entire base was lost. The virus program, after multiple evolutions, became the "master" of the Temple headquarters, and quickly pushed the process of conquering various systems to an end.

The most fatal thing is that Zhao Qing also used the virus program to activate the self-destruct mechanism of the Temple's ammunition depot. This was not achieved by directly controlling the ammunition depot's system, but by taking advantage of a security vulnerability in the ammunition depot's management system.

The virus program cleverly forged an emergency order from high-level officials, causing the ammunition depot to initiate its self-destruction program without any human intervention. The password locks of dozens of nuclear warheads were released, and the countdown to detonation began.

Under Zhao Qing's careful design, there was no need for a frontal attack. Just relying on the infiltration of a flying sword and the support of information technology, it took less than ten minutes to force such a top large organization into a desperate situation.

As for the "Fire Phoenix" moving slowly in the rear, it was to clean up the mess, suppress the multiple dragon knights who were likely to remain, and completely complete the destruction operation.

"No! This is impossible!" Upon hearing a series of bad news, a senior knight's squire who had just been awakened exclaimed and his body trembled involuntarily. He knew that once the ammunition depot exploded, everyone would die.

Members of other classes also screamed and cried out in fear. When the team's trust was on the verge of collapse, the fear between life and death overwhelmed everything. They either fled in all directions or searched for suitable shelters, trying to find a glimmer of hope.

But where can they escape to in this base where all the key routes have been closed?

No matter how hard they tried, they could not escape the feeling of despair welling up from the bottom of their hearts.

These people once thought that they were powerful warriors who could resist all foreign invasions under the wise leadership of the Grand Master of the Knights Templar. But now, they found themselves like lambs to be slaughtered and could only helplessly wait for the judgment of fate.

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There is no doubt that facing such a desperate situation, conventional resistance is meaningless. Even if dragon knights can be sent to forcibly destroy the nuclear warheads that are about to explode and turn them into dirty bombs, this will also contaminate the Temple's key materials and lose a lot of high-end combat power.

"Everyone, calm down!" In the increasingly chaotic command room, Hermes' voice penetrated the noise, like a warm current blowing across the ice in the cold winter: "We still have a way out, a 'final way out' that even the enemy does not know about - the Abyss of Chaos."

Having said that, Hermes paused slightly, glanced at the messenger who seemed to have expected it, leaned down, and blasted a shallow pit of more than one meter in the ground with his fist covered with silver scales, then reached out and grabbed the dragon-patterned copper ring buried in the pit and slowly pulled it up.

"The Chaos Abyss is a miraculous place left behind by the dragons in ancient times. It is a community of Nibelungen extending for thousands of miles. They are not simple refuges, but portals connecting different time and space and dimensions. Only those with special marks can unlock the seal."

As he added his explanation, he opened the underground secret passage, revealing an extremely deep vertical hole. Since the hole contained a purely mechanical structure that had been preserved from ancient times, it was not affected by the intrusion of the network system.

Perhaps because he was worried that the command room had been monitored by the enemy, Hermes did not say much. He just reported a series of numbers in a deep voice and asked the senior executives with the mark to enter one by one. For some reason, he even brought the envoy from the Medical Association with him.

When everyone climbed down the shaft and finally passed through a gray fog, they went up again and soon saw a Temple headquarters from the late 19th century, but everything was covered with a layer of ice, making it look ancient and mysterious.

Time seems to have stopped here. The brick and stone passages are winding and tortuous. Although the steam facilities have been abandoned, the gold and silver badges everywhere still reveal traces of the past glory. The hands of the wall clock stop at a certain moment, as if they will never move again.

"Praise God, praise Taiyi! Under the protection of the gods, we successfully completed the retreat."

There was no time to stay and explore this place which was much smaller than the current Templar headquarters. Hermes led everyone directly out of the underground fortifications which were also located deep in the mountain and led to the outside world, walking on the gentle slope of Ben Nevis.

He left a trail of footprints in the ice and snow, looking up at the huge inverted mountain in the sky, his eyes full of emotion and determination:
"Here, we will regroup and bide our time. One day, we will return to the outside world in a stronger posture and make those who once threatened us pay the price."

"What 'Abyss of Chaos'? Could it be the 'Abyss of Odin'?" Through a gap in the void, Zhao Qing's thoughts attached to the Seven Treasures Glazed Sword also rushed to the edge of the gray fog and circled around the entrance to the Nibelung.

With the core database finally breached and the network turned open and directly connected to the Gulf Stream hundreds of kilometers away, she was able to retrieve a large amount of relevant information with just a thought.

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