Shadows of the Deep Space Chapter 1694: 539: Declaration of War_4

Black bolts of lightning danced relentlessly at the vortex's core, unleashing horrifying energy beams all at once.

After a prolonged period.

With every celestial body formed from pure water fully devoured, a colossal entity surfaced—comparable in size to a massive constant star, constructed entirely from dark organic matter. Myriad black tentacles protruded from its exterior, while the aura it radiated triggered wild distortions in the nearby space, akin to a gigantic malignant mass.

Right then, a streak of dark light cut through the starry void.

Moments later, a Chilami materialized in front of the black tumor; towering a thousand meters high, it possessed a humanoid shape, a skull-like black bone mask as its head, body riddled with bulging dark tumorous growths, and two sets of fleshy wings sprouting from its back.

This Chilami was none other than the Chilami Clan's VI-type Heroic Level Vice Clan Leader Komih. It offered its respectful congratulations.

“Congratulations to Clan Leader Hirog for ascending to Star Lord!”

Just then, the immense black tumor's surface writhed, revealing a contorted face. Hirog's warped voice echoed forth.

“What’s the current situation?”

“Lord Hirog, things look grim. The Federation forces have pulled out from the Three Forbidden Zones, retreating all troops to dig in. From the intel we've collected, that old fox Long Xian is on his last legs but possibly still alive, and we remain clueless about that thing's location.”

Komih bowed its head while reporting.

“Come closer!”

Clan Leader Hirog commanded Komih in a grave tone.

Upon hearing Hirog's order, Komih approached by flight.

Abruptly, Hirog shot out a black tentacle, piercing straight through Komih’s form.

“Lord Hirog.”

Komih uttered in utter shock.

In that instant, Komih’s Kais biological reaction exploded, spectral face motifs spread across its frame, and boundless power surged into it like a raging flood, completely remaking it and propelling it from Heroic Level past the threshold into Emperor Level.

Following that, Hirog withdrew the black tentacle leisurely.

“Thank you, Lord Hirog, for aiding my breakthrough!”

Komih exclaimed to Hirog with thrill.

Hirog rasped in its twisted timbre.

“Irene Liss, obsessed solely with her own advancement, ignored the missions I assigned her.”

“Lord, whatever commands you issue, I’ll strive to fulfill them completely!”

Komih vowed without delay.

“Komih, infiltrate the Federation. Use any means necessary, but uncover the location of that thing!”

Hirog directed Komih.

“Yes!”

Komih responded at once.

“Once my power settles, I intend to assault the Mechanical Clan's old stronghold. Before that ancient Herares achieves Star Lord, I’ll crush him! Long Xian poses a hassle, being human, but I can endure him. Yet that relic Herares represents my biggest danger!”

Hirog uttered in its warped voice.

“Yes!”

Komih answered promptly.

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First New Galaxy·Dark Star Empire·Dark Star.

Imperial Palace Central Square.

Everywhere one looked, soldiers packed the plaza densely, clad in Exoskeleton Armor, their frames sturdy and imposing, gazes sharp and fierce.

Royal Knight Commander Sakari, Deputy Commander Disfa, Deputy Commander Soske, Deputy Commander Akten, Parit, Karoline, Nirule, Dixis, Cafrolin, positioned themselves rigidly on the left of the front row.

Corps Commander Novkate, Aus Commander, and the other legion leaders occupied the right side of the front row.

A towering platform of massive boulders loomed ahead of them, backed by a grand, awe-inspiring statue of the Emperor, reaching hundreds of meters in height.

At that juncture, Roglia Chief Minister ascended the platform via a side stair, positioned himself before the assembly, his deep eyes scanning the masses, and declared gravely.

“Ladies and gentlemen, a century back we shared ties with the Federation, yet they betrayed their core ideals, forsaking freedom, fairness, and democracy to oppress us! Forced to break away from the Federation Government, we faced a punitive campaign from those hypocritical Federation devotees. The Dark Blight war ravaged us, almost dooming our nation! In that dire hour, the Emperor rose up, guiding us to repel the aggressors! But post-victory, the Federation schemers stirred unrest, plundering our resources and lands, butchering our kin, relentlessly shrinking our territory while our folk starved on the brink of extinction. All the while, they feast lavishly—are you willing to endure this?”

“Not willing!”

Myriad soldiers bellowed in fury.

“The Federation’s atrocities have provoked universal outrage. Our moment has come—the Emperor shall ascend and lead us to eradicate the Federation!”

Roglia proclaimed to the throng.

“Annihilate the Federation!!”

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Legions of soldiers howled in rage.

Through the zealous clamor, a portal within the statue behind the platform split ajar, accompanied by resounding metallic echoes.

Shortly after, a three-meter-tall figure emerged, sheathed in dark gold heavy Symbiotic Armor, face hidden by a black metal mask with glowing blood-red eyes, radiating a fearsome presence.

“Emperor!”

“Emperor!”

…

Innumerable soldiers cried out in devotion.

Then, Roglia bowed aside respectfully, allowing the Dark Star Emperor to stride to the platform's forefront, his crimson eyes raking over his legions and troops, proclaiming with iron authority.

“The heavens are unjust, I will lead you to defy them, annihilate the Federation and embrace true freedom!”