Shadows of the Deep Space Chapter 1742: 548: Irene Liss

Coronan and his companions showed no hesitation, continuing their fierce assault on the obstructing guards in defiance of Emkain's words.

At this pivotal moment, the three Mecha previously stationed to guard the platform retreated in alarm, converging on Emkain's position.

The foremost Fake V Generation Mecha, identified as the Radiant Messenger, issued a stern threat towards Coronan and his group. "Cease your actions immediately, or Emkain meets his end!"

Simultaneously, the other two Fourth Generation Mecha, the Light and Shadow units, exchanged a look before subtly shifting behind the Radiant Messenger. In a swift, unexpected move, they swung their armaments, striking the Radiant Messenger from behind.

Crack!

The sudden assault sent the Radiant Messenger staggering forward, its wings completely obliterated.

"Abu Jia, Reck, how could you betray the divine will of Lord Fanluo God Emperor!" the Radiant Messenger bellowed.

"Mengtanlu, Fanluo is a demon! All beings should join forces to eliminate him!" Abu Jia retorted fiercely.

"How dare you utter such blasphemy against the God Emperor! You shall all perish!"

Captain Mengtanlu prepared to strike with his spear, aiming to end Vice Captain Abu Jia and Reck. However, before he could execute the blow, Coronan's pupils constricted. With a blinding flash of Light Speed Fold, he vanished, only to reappear instantly beside Emkain, his chain gun raised to intercept the Radiant Messenger's attack.

Sensing the shift in the battle's tide, Mengtanlu swiftly piloted the Radiant Messenger into a hasty retreat.

Meanwhile, An Ruoxue and the rest of their allies surged forward, systematically eliminating the remaining guards.

Coronan glanced back at Emkain, his voice firm. "Emkain, we are here to rescue you now."

"Coronan, can't you perceive that this is a meticulously laid trap? Do not concern yourself with me; you must escape quickly!"

"Even if it is a trap, our objective remains to rescue you."

"You are being reckless; my life is not worth such a risk!" Emkain pleaded urgently.

Suddenly, the entire ground of the plaza began to tremble violently.

Coronan and his team turned, their expressions grim, facing the unfolding chaos.

The very earth cracked open, and first to emerge was Fei Alu, ascending into the sky piloting a Fake VI Generation Mecha known as the Light Judge.

Following him, a formidable array of Mecha appeared: the high-end V Generation Mecha, Shadow Hunter; the standard V Generation Mecha, White Assault Messenger; the low-end V Generation Mecha, Judgment Messenger; the V Generation Mecha, Extreme Killer Messenger; another Shadow Hunter; the custom Fake V Generation Mecha, Light Mage; and the custom Fake V Generation Mecha, Roar. These were accompanied by a multitude of Silver Executors and Advanced Mecha, effectively surrounding Coronan and his allies.

"We are utterly doomed!"

Emkain surveyed the overwhelming scene, his face etched with utter despair. Fei Alu alone, commanding the Fake VI Generation Mecha, was an insurmountable foe, not to mention the presence of Sebin, tenth seat of the Holy Temple Knights; Dolan, eleventh seat; Holy Temple Knight candidates Camig, Yahan, and Ambilo; and the two notorious traitors, Froco and Misak.

Just then, a virtual projection of Du Saka materialized. His gaze fell upon Coronan, and he let out a mocking laugh. "Coronan, your foolishness is astounding, walking straight into my carefully constructed trap. Today marks your ultimate downfall!"

"Hmph! That remains to be seen. Today, not only will I rescue Emkain, but I will also claim your life!" Coronan declared with icy resolve.

"Haha, have you lost your senses? Can you not comprehend your dire predicament? You believe you can defeat me? How utterly amusing! I am genuinely curious about the source of your misplaced confidence. Are you still clinging to thoughts of your fortress? Allow me to showcase a spectacle!"

Du Saka erupted in laughter and gestured dismissively. A colossal virtual projection materialized before Coronan and his companions.

The display depicted a fierce battle unfolding in the vastness of outer space. The Holy Shadow Fortress unleashed its full might, barraging a transformed defensive weapon system and mechanical army with a relentless hail of missiles and energy beams.

Suddenly, a ripple distorted the distant starscape, instantly dispelling the area's camouflage and scattering numerous mechanical shielding devices. A colossal Star Destroyer, the White Light, measuring 250 kilometers in length, emerged. Its needle-like prow and hull, entirely clad in dull gray-white metallic armor etched with faint lines, bristled with densely packed rows of launch ports. It locked onto the Holy Shadow Fortress, and its primary cannon began to glow with blinding intensity.

Swish!

A beam of pure white energy, imbued with devastating power, shot towards the Holy Shadow Fortress.

Boom!

The Holy Shadow Fortress's energy shield was instantly struck.

Accompanied by a blinding detonation resembling a rising sun, the energy shield imploded with a deafening crash.

Within the command bridge of the Star Destroyer White Light, a man with sharp features, clad in a general's uniform, sat at the command chair, watching the struck Holy Shadow Fortress with triumphant excitement. "Excellent work!"

However, at that precise moment, their scanning equipment emitted a piercing alarm.

"Warning: The White Light has been targeted!"

"Warning: High-intensity energy attack detected!"

...

"Lord Wabilu, grave news! We have been locked on!" the operator exclaimed, his voice strained with panic.

"How is this even remotely possible?" Wabilu sputtered, his shock palpable.

Before Wabilu could even process the situation, Thunder Extreme unleashed a blinding azure beam, striking the energy shield protecting White Light.

Boom!

An explosive detonation, akin to a nascent sun, erupted. The entire Star Destroyer · White Light convulsed violently, its energy shield distorting under the immense force.

Wabilu barely clung to his command chair to avoid toppling over.

However, before Wabilu could regain his composure, a relentless barrage of missiles, interspersed with numerous nuclear bombs, descended. They hammered into the hull of White Light.

Rumble!

Multiple blinding explosions, like miniature suns igniting, followed in quick succession.

In mere moments, the Star Destroyer · White Light's energy shield was completely obliterated.

A panicked operator relayed the dire news to Wabilu.

“Lord, our energy shield has been destroyed.”

“How could this possibly happen?”