Shadows of the Deep Space Chapter 1760: 551: Outbreak of War (Part 4)
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Chapter 1760: Chapter 551: Outbreak of War (Part 4)
An explosive boom resonated as a dark sun, crackling with lightning, ascended. An intensely terrifying discharge propagated outward, engulfing defensive armaments in swathes and causing the fabric of space to warp and fracture.
In an instant, a gaping rupture was carved through the defensive firepower grid.
“Forward, charge!”
Myriad mecha units surged violently towards the newfound breach.
“Curse this!”
Witnessing this grim spectacle, Qianluo’s fury erupted. She immediately piloted the Extreme Ice Messenger, spearheading her forces towards Limi and the others.
The mecha formations from opposing sides crashed into each other like colossal waves, commencing a brutal and decisive engagement.
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Time trickled onward, and in the blink of an eye, over seven arduous hours had elapsed.
The casualty counts on both factions escalated at an alarming, relentless pace.
Within the central command chamber of the Nether Moon Star Defense Headquarters.
Gwen tirelessly furnished reports to Long Chen, Commander Fulaya, and the assembled leadership.
“Crystal Origin Fortress XC-014 has been utterly annihilated!”
“Major Zhao Duoguang has met his demise.”
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“Based on preliminary statistical evaluations, our combat attrition ratio against the Heavenly Revelation Divine Country currently stands at 1 to 2.4!”
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Commander Fulaya’s countenance darkened considerably upon absorbing Gwen’s grim report.
While this loss ratio superficially appeared favorable, it represented an incredibly grim reality. It was imperative to remember they were the defending force, bolstered by a formidable array of defensive armaments.
Commander Misar’s legions bore the brunt of the assault as they advanced, yet they managed to achieve such a casualty ratio. This underscored the exceptional combat prowess of the Heavenly Revelation Divine Country’s forces.
Long Chen repeatedly shook his head, dismayed by the reported battle loss ratio.
At this juncture, Commander Soraya spoke, her voice raspy with strain.
“Master Long Chen, permit my forces to engage.”
“Very well.”
Long Chen sighed, reluctant to commit Soraya and her people to further conflict, yet Fulaya’s troops were clearly underperforming.
“There is no need! Transmit my direct order: Deploy the World-purifying Flower!”
At this precise moment, Commander Fulaya interjected, outright refusing Soraya’s offer.
Originally, the defense of Nether Moon Star fell under Rain Capital’s purview, and a retreat during the initial onslaught would constitute a profound loss of face.
“Is this truly permissible?”
Long Chen inquired, his brow furrowed in concern.
“Absolutely. We in Rain Capital possess ample reserves of the required energy, and it is indeed imperative that we now employ the World-purifying Flower,”
Commander Fulaya declared with unwavering resolve.
Commanders Soraya and the others exchanged thoughtful glances before nodding in assent.
“Understood!”
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Within the central control nexus of the Star Destroyer·Praise Light.
Operators continuously relayed updates to Commander Misar.
“Second Legion, the sixteenth mecha formation group has sustained losses exceeding fifty percent.”
“Level 4 Battleship·White Stone has been submerged.”
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Commander Misar listened to the reports, her heart aching with each loss, yet she felt incapacitated to alter the grim situation.
Suddenly, the scanning apparatus emitted a piercing, urgent alarm.
“Warning: High energy signature detected.”
“Warning: Superweapon detected – World-purifying Flower!”
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The optical imaging display promptly presented a dynamic screen.
The World-purifying Flower materialized at the outermost fringes of the defense line, its entire form illuminated by pulsing white light. Its cranial aperture began to unfurl, extending rearward like the petals of a blooming flower, revealing scintillating crystal fragments one by one.
Upon observing this phenomenon, Commander Misar’s expression contorted in alarm as she issued swift commands.
“Expedite! Inform all units to execute an immediate withdrawal and disperse!”
“Understood!”
The operators sprang into action, implementing the urgent directive.
Amidst the vast expanse of the starry sky.
Misar’s forces, receiving the relayed commands, scrambled in panicked retreat, turning their vessels about.
“Withdraw with utmost haste!”
“Everyone, scatter and spread out!”
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Concurrently, within the World-purifying Flower’s sophisticated central control chamber.
Commander Fulaya’s holographic projection materialized, and she addressed Doctor Amengate.
“Are preparations complete?”
Doctor Amengate responded with a respectful report.
“Affirmative, all primary energy conduits have concluded their pre-heating sequence. We are prepared to initiate the offensive!”
“Hold the attack sequence,”
Commander Fulaya commanded, her tone frigid.
“Pardon? Commander Fulaya, if we delay the engagement by even a single moment, their forces will have greater opportunity to escape,”
Doctor Amengate queried, a note of confusion in his voice.
“Adhere strictly to the order. Disregard all other concerns and reduce the offensive intensity to sixty percent, maintaining the original attack radius,”
Commander Fulaya stated coldly.
“Understood.”
Doctor Amengate, though not fully comprehending the strategic rationale, nevertheless acknowledged the command.
Ten minutes subsequent to this exchange.
Every crystalline shard comprising the World-purifying Flower ignited, projecting luminous beams. These radiant energies were meticulously refracted amongst the crystal fragments, ultimately converging upon the central Ten Thousand Faces Mirror.
Zzz!
A metallic white cone, extending from the core apparatus, pulsed with terrifying energetic fluctuations, culminating in a blinding eruption of light.
Instantly, a searing white beam, akin to the very Light of Destruction, shot forth, its trajectory precisely aimed at the Star Destroyer·Sky Trace!
As the beam traversed the void, it continuously propagated outward in concentric rings of luminous waves!
Rumble!
All that lay in the path, be it stray meteorites, mighty mecha, or any vessel, was utterly consumed by the blinding white light.
Boom!
The incandescent beam struck the Energy Barrier of the Star Destroyer·Sky Trace, causing it to buckle.
The entirety of the barrier was obliterated, and the devastating attack slammed directly into the Sky Trace itself.
It was akin to a sun imploding.
In a mere instant, the Star Destroyer·Sky Trace sustained critical damage.
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Within the central command hub of the Star Destroyer·Praise Light.
Trembling, the operator relayed the grim news to Commander Misar.
“The Sky Trace has been struck! Its combat capability is lost, and the troops have incurred heavy casualties!”
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A flicker of steely resolve ignited in Commander Misar’s eyes as she immediately issued a crucial order.
“Initiate a communication request to Lord Fanluo God Emperor at once.”
“Understood.”
The operator responded with swift compliance.
Meanwhile, aboard the Legendary Level Star Destroyer·Guang Xiao.
The Fanluo God Emperor observed the destructive power of the World-purifying Flower’s assault, a look of satisfaction gracing his features; Rain Capital’s formidable weapon had proven its might.
At that very moment, the operator respectfully interjected.
“My Lord God Emperor, Commander Misar has sent a communication request.”
“Establish the connection,” Fanluo God Emperor commanded with a smile.
Quite rapidly, Commander Misar’s holographic representation materialized before the Fanluo God Emperor. She spoke with profound regret coloring her words.
“Lord God Emperor, I have failed in my duty! We were unable to breach the enemy’s defense line and have sustained severe damage. We now request permission to withdraw and regroup.”