Shadows of the Deep Space Chapter 1636: 529: Genetic Lock
The vessels of the Dark Star Empire swiftly gathered their remaining units and pivoted their prows to engage the hyperdrive systems.
Waves rippled across the cosmos.
By the time Su Ming and his companions reached the scene, the Legendary Level Star Destroyer·Void had guided the fleet into the folds of subspace, vanishing from sight.
“Damn it, they escaped at such speed!”
“These cowards, if you’ve got the nerve, don’t flee!”
…
Rhein and his comrades vented their fury with fierce curses.
Su Ming and Sigurd observed the retreating Dark Star Empire forces with composed faces.
In this situation, steering clear of battle and compelling the foe to withdraw represented the optimal result.
Within the primary command center of Black Tide Fortress.
Lu Mi excitedly updated Qian Lin.
“Lord Qian Lin, the Imperial Army has pulled back!”
“Excellent, link me to General Sigurd and General Su Ming.”
Qian Lin exhaled a breath of relief; the Federation’s reinforcements had arrived precisely when needed, averting potential disaster.
“Understood!”
Lu Mi rapidly worked the console.
Su Ming and Sigurd checked their displays, where a comms request from Black Tide Fortress appeared.
They accepted it without delay, and Qian Lin’s holographic projection materialized, conveying profound thanks.
“Lord Sigurd, Lord Su Ming, your assistance means the world to us.”
“It’s nothing, how are things on your end?”
Sigurd inquired, smiling.
“We’re holding up. We’ve suffered heavy losses in personnel, but we managed to protect the transport vessels. Still, Mo Xiu’s position looks extremely precarious.”
Qian Lin wasted no time in briefing Sigurd and Su Ming.
“Mo Xiu—they’re not with your group?”
Su Ming seemed taken aback, then shifted to survey the field of combat. Sure enough, no signs of Wind Dome or Sky Dome City’s forces appeared.
“As we withdrew from Mist Star Sea, Aus pursued us relentlessly. Mo Xiu commanded the Third Legion to hold them off, and we’ve lost contact since.”
Qian Lin hurriedly clarified for Su Ming and Sigurd.
Hearing this, Su Ming accessed the star chart right away and examined it.
“This is bad—major trouble. The Dark Star Empire’s withdrawal path leads straight to Mist Star Sea; Mo Xiu’s peril has surely intensified.”
“We need to rush to Mist Star Sea immediately to aid Mo Xiu!”
Sigurd grasped the gravity of the matter at once.
“I’ll rally my forces and join you in the reinforcement effort!”
Qian Lin declared promptly.
“Here’s the plan: Black Tide Fortress remains to handle cleanup, while the transport convoy with a portion of escort vessels departs ahead. The return path ought to be secure. Hayes, take your units to back us up first!”
Sigurd issued the directive decisively.
“Very well!”
Qian Lin consented without hesitation.
“All personnel, return to your vessels at once; we’re bound for Mist Star Sea to bolster the Third Legion!”
Su Ming broadcast the command across the open channel right away.
“Affirmative!”
Rhein and the rest acknowledged swiftly.
Su Ming and his team guided their mechas back toward the Gray Crystal and accompanying ships.
The Gray Crystal and other vessels unlocked their entry ports and initiated preparations for hyperdrive activation.
Witnessing this, Hayes steered the Zero-degree Envoy toward the Level 5 Battleship·Blue Water.
Moments later, the Star Destroyer·Gray Crystal and the fleet fired up their hyperdrives, slipping into subspace in hot pursuit.
…
Deep within Mist Star Sea.
Commander Luoqi maneuvered the V Generation Mecha·Sky Splitting Apostle, swinging the mechanical colossal axe that crackled with crimson lightning bolts, cleaving toward a Blood Falcon Mecha.
Crunch!
The Blood Falcon Mecha split completely and burst into flames.
Swish swish~
Energy blasts streaked in his direction, forcing Luoqi to deftly pilot the Sky Splitting Apostle aside.
Boom!
A strike landed, jolting the mecha with intense vibrations.
“Curses!”
Luoqi spun in rage to spot over a dozen Eagle Falcon Mechas encircling him, unleashing fire.
Just as he prepared to surge forward and dispatch these foes.
A towering V Generation Mecha·Illusion Falcon, standing roughly sixty meters high, featuring a metallic avian head and built from deep crimson alloy, mounted with a scarlet Super Particle Beam Cannon on its shoulder, gripping a crimson lance, and equipped with dual sets of shadowy red Light Wings, lunged at Luoqi with a piercing thrust, jeering all the while.
“I’m your adversary!”
Luoqi had no choice but to pivot and raise the mechanical giant axe in defense!
Clang!
Sparks erupted as Luoqi was pushed backward.
In that instant, screams of pain filled the comms link.
“Ah!”
Luoqi jolted in alarm and stole a glance at the chaos of battle from the edge of his vision.
Since the First Legion’s involvement, foes swarmed every corner.
The warriors of Sky Dome City bravely drove their mechas into the fray, battling valiantly against the Dark Star Empire’s troops.
Yet, overwhelmed by superior numbers, the Dark Star Empire’s personnel exploited their edge to trap and assault from all sides.
Boom!
Sky Dome City’s fighters dropped one after another in defiance, their losses surpassing fifty percent.
“You filthy scum!”
Luoqi snarled in outrage.
Meanwhile, the V Generation Mecha·Illusion Falcon and its escorts closed in on Luoqi, bombarding him with beams.
Luoqi skillfully guided his mecha to weave away, veering rightward in an attempt to shatter the ring.
But the Illusion Falcon Mecha swiftly countered, stabbing fiercely with its lance.
Luoqi whirled and slashed with his axe.
Clang!
Both mechas recoiled.
“Escape is futile; this is your end.”
Bilaya sneered.
“Give it a shot!”
Luoqi shot back, eyes blazing like a cornered predator.
…
At the heart of the conflict.
In the Wind Dome’s command hub.
The vast control panel showed a multitude of fading profile images.