Chapter 213: The Final Battle, On The Highest Standard of Acting_1

Wallfacer Headquarters, Thick Fog Zone.

The situation on the Sixth Battle Zone's battlefield was transmitted from Lin Yun to Lin Sen via quantum states. Knowing what was happening, Lin Sen was shocked beyond belief, his face frozen as if he couldn't believe the drama unfolding before his eyes.

With victory seemingly in hand, ready to force the Trisolarans into negotiations, they had not anticipated the sudden strategic reversal as the Trisolarans pulled off a successful comeback.

This abrupt change was hard for Lin Sen to accept. He wore a look of disbelief, as if none of it were real.

"How... how is this possible?

"We meticulously scanned every region inside the sun, marking any meteorites larger than half a meter.

"Your Waterdrop couldn't possibly hide within the inner Solar System, especially within Earth's orbit.

"We have scanned the interior of Earth's orbit countless times with both visible light and radar."

Contrasting the Earthlings' shock and disenchantment, every life form in the Trisolaran world was immersed in joy from the inside out.

Their excitement was irrepressible, as ripples of victory stirred in the depths of their souls, triggering an unprecedented emotional release.

The Trisolarans' ruse had worked, marking their first victory in a battle of wits against Lin Sen.

It was not just a victory in tactics, but a full affirmation of the Trisolarans' intelligence and strategy. It was, undoubtedly, evidence that the Trisolarans too could outmaneuver humanity in cunning, enabling them to journey further in this Dark Forest universe.

No. 7 stated coldly, "In this world, nothing is impossible.

"You have lost yourself in arrogance, and now you have utterly failed.

"You no longer have the standing to negotiate with us. It's your arrogance that has doomed humanity.

"The countdown to humanity's destruction begins now!"

Lin Sen couldn't accept the defeat before him. He seemed crushed by the sense of defeat, his pride and self-esteem suffering an unprecedented blow.

His eyes widened in anger and reluctance, fists clenched as if all his strength might burst forth.

Then he roared hysterically, his voice echoing desolately and hopelessly through the empty command center:

"No... we still have a chance, we still have the Dark Forest.

"As long as we send a message containing the Trisolaran coordinates to the sun, we can go down together with you.

"You should know that we have spread large broadcasting antennas throughout the Solar System, which you can't possibly destroy all at once. They can all broadcast your coordinates to the universe with the help of the sun.

"I hold the firing button, and Feng Zi has the same authority. You can't stop us.

"And now I am in the Thick Fog, a zone that blocks Sophons, making it impossible for you to find and kill me.

"I... now... beg you, give up your invasion of the Solar System!"

No. 7 replied with contempt, "We respected you for two full centuries, yet in the end, your actions are those of a clown.

"Was the Thick Fog and the Sophon-Blocked Zone merely a means to protect yourself? You have disappointed us!

"Do you really think those antennas are still useful?

"Let me tell you, the Waterdrop that destroyed Earth's global broadcasts is now targeting the sun, emitting super-strong electromagnetic waves.

"The intensity of the electromagnetic waves exceeds the sun's amplification threshold, and the frequency covers all the bands that can be amplified by the sun.

"That is to say, we have successfully sealed the sun, preventing you from sending any information to the outside world through it.

"Your large broadcasting antennas have now become nothing but scrap metal."

Shock and despair washed over Lin Sen's face again, and he seemed on the verge of mental collapse, barely able to support his own body.

With trembling voice, he said, "This... this is impossible!

"Your technology couldn't possibly be this advanced.

"How could a Waterdrop probe only 3 meters long carry so many resources?

"No matter what, you must abide by the conservation of mass and energy. If you release an electromagnetic wave strong enough to seal the sun, even if the Waterdrop's entire mass were converted to energy, it would all be consumed in seconds."

The speech revealed an inability to accept reality and a deep sense of powerlessness.

No. 7, "Are you still clinging to your crude theories, trying to conjecture the gap between civilizations?

"Unwilling to accept reality, transcending your own cognition, it turns out you're just a coward after all!"

Lin Sen's face turned pale in an instant, and his eyes lost their original luster. He seemed to be heavily struck by that word "coward," his whole body trembling.

Then, he suddenly became desolate, as if all his strength and hope were drained away. He silently bowed his head, his voice becoming low and weak:

"Is this the civilization gap?"

This question also revealed your helpless resignation to the immense chasm between the two civilizations, and it also conveyed your confusion and unease about the future.

His figure seemed exceptionally lonely and helpless at that moment, as if abandoned by the entire universe.

As if in confession, Lin Sen then whispered:

"I was too arrogant. Humanity had countless opportunities, but I failed to utilize them.

"I always wanted more, I thought I had calculated everything, treating everyone like insects, not realizing the true insect was myself.

"In the end, leading to utter defeat, the destruction of human civilization turned out to be caused by my arrogance!"

Seemingly resigned, yet with some inner tenacity, Lin Sen took a deep breath and then asked the Trisolarans:

"Facing a loser like me, can you tell me how those three Waterdrops were hidden?

"Although it's meaningless now, I still want to know."

No. 7, "According to the customs of our civilization, we would not answer you, but you were once our most respected opponent, and we are willing to answer you.

"Your attention was mainly focused on the outer Solar System, with relatively less surveillance on the inside, which provided us with an opportunity.

"If you had strict monitoring within the Solar System as well, our plan might not have gone so smoothly.

"The vast space outside the Solar System made it impossible for you to detect every inch in real time, and with our capabilities, we could find gaps in your detection.

"We could use these 'gaps' to dispatch the Waterdrops into the inner Solar System and keep it lurking near the Sun.

"Next, there's the issue with your detection technology. You currently rely mainly on visible light, radar waves, neutrinos, and gravitational waves for detection.

"Let's eliminate neutrino and gravitational wave methods first, because near the Sun, both of these methods fail.

"The Sun releases a huge amount of neutrinos, rendering neutrino detectors near the Sun ineffective. Similarly, due to the Sun's strong gravitational effects, gravitational wave detectors also lose their function.

"That leaves visible light and radar wave detection."

Lin Sen, "Indeed, but how did you evade detection by these two methods?"

PS:

Trisolarans: Go No. 7! You're the best, take down that Lin Sen!

No. 7: Low profile, low profile, this is my victory, as well as everyone's…

Lin Sen: Although I've played countless parts, this performance was undoubtedly my best.

No. 7: What, he was acting? That's impossible, is this the gap in acting skills?

Rey Diaz: When it comes to acting, I'd bet on Lin Sen without hesitation. He's not afraid to play the Trisolarans to death. Even an honest man like me has been led astray by him.

Lin Sen: No joke, guys, I'll give my acting skills 99 points. The remaining 1 point is to prevent me from becoming too arrogant. Who disagrees, who agrees?

Ye Chen: Not to brag, but my pain is beyond yours. Oh no, I misspoke, my acting is beyond yours. Look at that performance, not natural or smooth at all. Emotion needs to develop gradually, from the inside out, with clear layers.

Your acting still lacks depth and subtlety. Here's a book, "On the Highest Standard of Acting," just for 10 bucks, the heavy responsibility of saving the universe is now yours.

Rey Diaz, Tyler, Hines, Logic: We kinda feel sorry for No. 7! To deal with you guys, a bunch of 6s.

No. 7: Sigh... I'm used to it. You guys too, acting like you're not all old 6s.