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Starship Troopers

In an unforeseen twist of fate, Zhou Yuan finds himself in a parallel world, destined to join the ranks of the Human Federation's military academy as a budding cadet. His arrival stirs the cosmic landscape, given that he is armed with the arcane yet formidable 'Soul Exchange System,' a tool that reshapes his path to power. The laws of the federation and the daunting data on the insectoid adversaries leave Zhou Yuan reeling. Murderous acts in this realm demand bizarre tributes like peanuts, while confronting the insectoids - the lowest of which surpasses the might of a sturdy bull - presents a grotesque reality he must adapt to. However, the soul system notification chimes a tune of fate. "Alert: Congratulations, host has successfully bonded with the system. You have been rewarded with five third-level soul gift boxes, three second-level soul gift boxes, and one first-level soul gift box." With the system's guidance, collecting souls isn't as insurmountable as initially imagined. The world of thermonuclear weaponry, mechanized exosuits, and mighty warships - dreams once distant in his past life - now seem like they're just within his grasp. The table has turned, and entering the stage is the mightiest man in human history, dubbed the 'Star Butcher,' Zhou Yuan. This epic narrative unfolds the story of Zhou Yuan's ascension from a greenhorn in a military academy to the formidable pinnacle of interstellar might. His journey is fraught with perilous battles, strategic warfare, and a quest for cosmic dominance that can only be satisfied by accruing spiritual volition through combat with the most fearsome creatures and rival warriors. The Soul Exchange System doesn't only provide Zhou Yuan with mere physical strength; it endows him with a kaleidoscope of legendary abilities. He learns to harness the essence of vanquished foes, acquire unparalleled skills, and summon mythical weaponry that breaks the bounds of human comprehension. Readers are promised a riveting mix of military strategy, interspecies politics, soul-cultivation intrigue, and sensationally choreographed combat sequences. Zhou Yuan's path is fraught with challenges both internal and external as he faces off against the insectoid swarm intent on humanity's annihilation, while also navigating the intricate web of alliances and rivalries within the Human Federation. Zhou Yuan grows with each tribulation, his tale a saga of personal growth, martial mastery, and the relentless pursuit of becoming the ultimate warrior. Walk with him as he breaks through the limits of mortality, forges alliances with fellow cadets who share his vision, and challenges the unfathomable depths of the cosmos. Sprinkled with humor, seasoned with the gravitas of war, and painted across the canvas of the stars, the story of Zhou Yuan in 'Galactic Warrior - The Chronicles of Zhou Yuan' is an astronomical adventure not to be missed. Embark on the journey with Zhou Yuan as he leaves an indelible mark across the galaxies. Stand beside the protagonist as he emerges from the flames of battle, not just as a hero of the Federation, but as a beacon of hope across the vast expanse of the universe. Get ready—the saga of Zhou Yuan is about to unfold, and his name, the 'Star Butcher', will be etched into legend for eternity. Join us in the escapade that transcends the very fabric of reality, and witness history in the making as the 'Galactic Warrior' carves his path towards the zenith of interstellar valor.

a_blade_of_grass · Sci-fi
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105 Chs

Chapter 38: War is Coming!

"I believe you have all received the short message notification."

"For the communication window, it will open at 6am on August 15th. New recruits who have recently joined may not know what this means."

"So, I will answer your questions and tell you what to do next."

After a group of people had gathered, Squad Leader Campbell finally spoke.

As expected, he talked about the bug tide.

In general, there were more bugs, so there needed to be more people on the defense wall.

Each person needed to increase their four hours of guard time, with the squad leader and team leader present. The four guarding armies in the east, west, south, and north were all the same.

If the bug tide was too large, the fortress would also deploy support forces such as aerial and mechanical units.

The squad leader was very detailed, speaking for three minutes before finishing.

After announcing this, training began at 7pm sharp.

However, the squad leader shortened the physical training from three hours to two hours. Tomorrow, physical training would be canceled altogether, with the aim of preserving strength to face the bug tide.

... ...

After two hours of physical training, Zhou Yuan returned to his dormitory and sat for two hours before leading his team to the defense wall and exchanging with Team Eight of Squad Three.

"As usual, patrol from number two to number five, and man the watchtower from number six to number ten. Rotate after four hours."

Zhou Yuan waved his hand and ordered the team to disperse.

After the team members were in position, Zhou Yuan climbed onto the watchtower and picked up his sniper rifle.

Tonight, he still had to shoot for eight hours straight.

But when it was time for the second half, he didn't just focus on killing bugs.

Just as he said in the morning, he shared some shooting experiences with his team members and told them all the knowledge he could impart.

As for whether or not they could comprehend it, there was nothing more he could do.

Talent was something that couldn't be made up for with just hard work.

Host: Zhou Yuan

Identity: Federation Private First Class, 18-year-old male enhanced human

Attributes: Strength 3.2, Speed 2.7, Jump 2.7, Agility 2.7, Endurance 3.2, Defense 3.2, Self-Healing 3.2, Skill 1.7, Brain Function 5.7

Skills: Quick Memory, Fast Learning, Telepathy

Equipment: Heavy Atomic Flight Wing, ZF-1 Rifle, Unlimited Ammo SAW...

Title: Exercise Expert - All attributes increased by 0.2

Soul Points: 3753

Teaching took up a lot of time, so there was less time for killing bugs.

He earned nearly 2200 soul points yesterday, but today he didn't even reach 1500, the difference was very obvious.

However, the main reason was that he couldn't focus and concentrate.

He spent the whole night thinking about what the bug tide would be like tomorrow because he had never seen one before and was extremely curious.

He may have killed two thousand bugs in one night, but he felt that ten thousand was not a large number.

In a bug tide, when the number of bugs together exceeded ten, they were called a swarm. And when the number exceeded ten thousand, it was considered a bug tide.

Although he killed two thousand bugs in eight hours, it was like turning on a faucet.

Seeing ten thousand bugs at once was like opening a floodgate.

It was not even on the same level!

When the bug tide came, he would operate the four-linked KPV heavy machine gun on the watchtower.

This heavy machine gun was a firearm from over two hundred years ago that was powerful enough to shoot down planes and tanks, making it a heavy anti-materiel weapon.

The kinetic energy of each bullet fired by the KPV was twice as strong as a Barrett bullet, so it was incredibly powerful.

Moreover, the current model was more advanced than the old one two hundred years ago. After firing, it only took one second to destroy a tank.

Overall, it looked like four large heavy machine guns fused together into a giant Gatling gun, and could only be used on the watchtower.

Using this firearm to fight the bug tide would mean that one bullet could kill several bugs.

He predicted that tomorrow's harvest would be measured in tens of thousands!

... ...

After getting off the defense wall, Zhou Yuan didn't rush back to his dormitory. Instead, he turned around and headed for the training ground.

He trained continuously from a little past seven in the morning until noon.

Feeling completely drained of energy, he finally returned to his dormitory to sleep.

He hoped to sleep until the evening so that he could go back to the defense wall as soon as he woke up.

Unfortunately.

The Blood of the Super Warrior was too intense. Despite feeling exhausted, he only managed to sleep for seven hours.

So, he went to the communication soldiers' living area again and found the two girls from yesterday. He engaged in a physical competition with them.

Time flew by while they were busy.

After two rounds, it was already close to eleven o'clock at night.

After getting dressed, Zhou Yuan left the communication soldiers' dormitory, leaving behind the two girls who were fast asleep in bed.

... ...

"Hey, captain!"

"Captain!"

When Zhou Yuan arrived at the stationed defense area, his team members were already in position.

"Well, let's go."

Zhou Yuan nodded and led them up the defense wall.

Many people had gathered on the defense wall, including three groups of eight teams and personnel from the arms department.

The personnel from the arms department were on the inner side of the defense wall, arranging a row of makeshift tables.

The tables were piled with various firearms and ammunition, including some whose models he couldn't even name. The personnel from the three groups of eight teams were also helping with the organization.

"We might have a tough battle to fight tomorrow morning!"

"It's the Insect Tide. I wonder what it will be like."

Seeing all those armaments, Zhou Yuan's team members couldn't help but swallow their saliva.

The Insect Tide that had been attracted by the large communication window would definitely be massive, otherwise the arms department wouldn't have turned this place into an "ammunition depot."

"Zhou!"

Halen, the captain of the third group of eight teams, came forward and pulled Zhou Yuan aside, whispering, "Buddy, there's something I need to remind you about."

"The Plasma Worms won't climb up the highlands. The only ones that will come are Soldier Bugs and Locust Bugs. The Soldier Bugs aren't much trouble, but you have to be careful with the Locust Bugs."

"They are true killers, they like to launch surprise attacks from the air. By the time we can fight back, they'll already be above our heads."

"Thanks!"

Zhou Yuan nodded and hugged Halen.

Compared to the Soldier Bugs, the Locust Bugs were indeed very formidable opponents.

Although there were a large number of Soldier Bugs, the Tarcelis Fortress had a strong military force, including a large number of nuclear bombs that even the Soldier Bugs couldn't penetrate.

It's not an exaggeration to say that the Soldier Bugs couldn't even touch them.

The Locust Bugs were different. They were a flying species, with speeds comparable to that of peregrine falcons, reaching a hundred meters per second during a sprint.

They liked to travel in swarms, and once they started moving, there would be thousands of them. Moreover, they were very intelligent, never engaging in direct conflict with airborne forces, only targeting slower-moving opponents.

Therefore, the first thing to do upon seeing the Locust Bugs was to attack them.

Otherwise, even a momentary negligence could cost them their lives.