Shadows of the Deep Space Chapter 1721: 544: Taking Action_3

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Previously on Shadows of the Deep Space...
The aging Star Destroyer Lost endures a devastating beam strike and missile barrage on its energy barrier, countered by the Tower of Lost's chain lightning. The Federation's Star Destroyer Thunder Extreme suddenly appears, with Vice Admiral Timi pledging assistance to Legion Commander Mi Wei against Mist Star's defenses. As joint assaults intensify, Mi Wei orders Garrison Captain Jilei to seize the Tower of Mist's central control room; Jilei battles guards but finds the gates sealed by Lu Ang's retreating forces.

Jilei himself spearheaded the squad in a savage assault on the gate.

Beams and missiles slammed into the gate, detonating without pause.

The sturdy gate began to warp, spiderweb cracks spreading across it, before it finally exploded into pieces.

“Charge!”

Jilei’s followers charged ahead one by one.

Suddenly, a thick volley of beams burst out from the interior.

Rumble!

Mechas exploded successively.

“Retreat!”

Jilei’s face turned grim at the sight, and he issued the command without delay.

“Captain, why halt the attack? Give us a little more time, we can surely break through.”

The subordinates who had pulled back asked in confusion.

Jilei gazed up at the massive Tower of Mist and declared.

“By the time we force our way in, it’ll be too late.”

“What’s our next move then? We can’t just smash the Tower of Mist by force, right?”

The subordinate’s voice carried clear anxiety.

“Impossible, it’s the core of our Land of Lost. But we’ve got alternatives; the energy barriers of the Tower of Lost and Lost Star are connected. Their primary power source is underground, but they rely on more than one supply cluster!”

“Captain, what are you getting at?”

“Station some guards here, the rest come with me to wreck the backup supply routes!”

Jilei decided firmly and guided the team away.

They reached a nearby zone shortly.

In no time, multiple enormous spherical power stations emerged, centered around a gigantic Curvature Interference Tower.

“This is the spot, storm it!”

Jilei commanded at once.

“Yes!”

The group poured in, savagely ripping apart the conduits.

Supply clusters went offline rapidly.

Within the Tower of Mist’s central control chamber.

Red warning panels flashed up repeatedly.

“Warning: Supply Group 2 line disconnected!”

“Warning: Supply Group 3 line disconnected!”

“Lord Lu Ang, they’re targeting the supply lines!”

The operator cried out in alarm.

“What did you say?”

Lu Ang abruptly grew frantic.

In the starry sky.

Mi Wei and his allies watched the Tower of Mist’s glow dim sharply.

Lost Star’s energy barrier flickered with erratic pulses.

At this sight, Wei Mi rejoiced and promptly ordered.

“Fire the main cannon now!”

Timi commanded instantly without pause.

“Attack!”

Star Destroyer·Thunder Extreme and Star Destroyer·Mist’s main guns blazed with intense brilliance.

Whoosh!

Two devastating beams hurtled toward Lost Star.

Boom!

A massive sun erupted suddenly.

Lost Star’s energy barrier crumbled at once, starry sparks flying everywhere.

“We did it!”

Countless Lost Path Army troops roared in triumph.

Inside the Thunder Extreme’s central control room.

The operator informed Timi.

“It’s breached!”

“Excellent, patch me through to Dr. Bodden right away!”

Timi ordered urgently.

Whoosh!

Dr. Bodden’s hologram materialized swiftly.

“Dr. Bodden, how’s Ilyas’s readiness?”

Timi inquired straight away.

“Suppression rings deployed; Ilyas is fully awakened and ready for launch anytime!”

Dr. Bodden updated Timi.

“Perfect, launch now!”

Timi commanded decisively.

“Yes!”

In the starry sky.

Star Destroyer·Thunder Extreme’s boarding bay slid open.

A black-lightning-wreathed streak arced out, speeding toward Lost Star.

Just then, the Tower of Lost fired chained lightning at the incoming streak.

But it proved useless; the dark streak sliced through the bolts and plunged into Lost Star.

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Inside the arena.

Fager piloted the Demon Hunter, slashing brutally at the Lord of Lost.

Crunch!

Every clash made the Lord of Lost’s joints groan, forcing the machine back step by step.

“Old man, surrender while you can. I’ll let you live.”

Fager held back from killing Otaine, trying to force his submission.

He yearned for Otaine to see him conquer the Land of Lost and grasp his own folly.

“You little punk, keep dreaming!”

Otaine snarled furiously.

Right then, metal platforms ascended, bringing more of Otaine’s forces into the fray.

Black Death Society members and Vice City Lord Medot’s underlings fell one after another.

As the tide turned against them, Fergus raged at Fager’s delay, bellowing.

“Fager, what’s the holdup? Finish them off now!”

Fager inhaled deeply upon hearing Fergus and told Otaine.

“No helping it; I wanted to let you live. But you refuse to yield, so perish!”

Fager’s gaze sharpened, maxing out the Demon Hunter’s power as he swung the blade with savage force.

Otaine frantically maneuvered his mecha, lifting his weapon to parry!

Crack!

His weapon shattered instantly from the impact.

Fager followed with a powerful kick to the Lord of Lost’s mecha, hurling it flying backward.

“Old O!”

Instantly, Jikol seized control of the Holy Light Blade, launching a savage assault on Fager as their weapons clashed and slashed fiercely.

Fager spun his mech around, hurling his weapon in a furious sweep.

Crunch!

Like a cannonball, the Holy Light Blade rocketed away, slamming hard into the ground.

Right then, Gufu, leader of the Heart Devouring Association, piloted the Fake V Generation Mecha·Radiant Messenger and unleashed a beam toward the distant Demon Hunter.

Boom!

The Demon Blade took the hit, triggering a massive explosion that swallowed the entire area.