Shadows of the Deep Space Chapter 1762 - 552: Return Voyage

Su Ming, upon hearing this, turned to An Ruoxue with a question.

"May I access the forum to take a look?"

"Absolutely, consider it done. I'll grant you access, and no one will even know you've logged in," An Ruoxue assured him.

"Excellent!"

Su Ming activated his wristband, and with An Ruoxue's assistance, he navigated into the Bright Forum.

The entirety of the Bright Forum was in an uproar, abuzz with posts filled with antagonism.

"Apocalypse, Dark Star, the Mechanical Clan, and Chilami – all four major powers are simultaneously assaulting the Federation's three defense lines. I frankly doubt the Federation can hold out."

"They're merely making their final futile efforts. Victory will ultimately be ours."

"Go to hell! Don't get cocky!"

"Once we secure our position, your turn will come."

...

Disregarding these fruitless exchanges, Su Ming continued scrolling downwards.

Before long, a post concerning the Cui Lan Star Defense Line caught his eye, and he clicked on it.

The video embedded within the post began to play automatically.

A mechanical swarm – comprising Mechanical Flying Insects, Mechanical Octopuses, and Puppet Mechas – blotted out the starry sky, relentlessly pelting the Cui Lan Star Defense Line in wave after wave.

The defensive armaments stationed on the Cui Lan Star Defense Line unleashed a furious barrage of firepower.

The attacking waves of the swarm were annihilated, one after another.

.....

Comments continuously flooded the post.

"Great heavens, does the Mechanical Clan possess an inexhaustible supply of cannon fodder?"

"How many assault waves has this already been?"

"The Cui Lan Star Defense Line must stand firm!"

...

"You federal curs, are you finally trembling in fear?"

"You fools, what are you even thinking? Don't assume you're safe just because the Mechanical Clan isn't targeting you right now; you'll be next if we are defeated."

"We have the Great God and the Fanluo God Emperor on our side."

"Hopelessly brainless, nothing can be done."

...

Su Ming replayed the video multiple times, his expression growing increasingly grave.

Despite it being a brief combat clip, Su Ming perceived the gravity of the situation to be exceptionally dire.

The Elorazad Deputy Clan Leader had grown cunning, abandoning reckless assaults in favor of utilizing the mechanical army to incessantly batter the defense line.

Su Ming closed that particular post and resumed his scrolling, soon discovering battle footage from Moon Star and Black Flame Star.

The clashes on both fronts were intense, with Moon Star notably witnessing an open collaboration between Chilami and the Heavenly Revelation Divine Country in their assault.

Withdrawing from the forum, Su Ming looked toward An Ruoxue and inquired,

"Ruoxue, are Uncle and Emkain present?"

"They are both currently at the Holy Shadow Fortress. I'll escort you to them," An Ruoxue replied with a smile.

"Understood."

Su Ming then departed from the room, accompanied by An Ruoxue.

As the Star Destroyer·Thunder Extreme was docked within the Holy Shadow Fortress's docking bay, Su Ming and An Ruoxue proceeded directly into the Holy Shadow Fortress via the connecting passage.

Just as the pair were en route to the mobile metal platform, they encountered Coronan and Emkain.

"Su Ming!"

Both Coronan and Emkain greeted him with warm smiles.

"Uncle, where are you headed?"

"We were just about to seek you out."

"What a coincidence; so was I!"

Su Ming expressed a hint of surprise.

"Su Ming, is there something you require of us?"

"Uncle, please, you go ahead."

"Thanks to your timely intervention, we managed to extricate ourselves from grave danger. We were intending to host you properly as a token of our gratitude," Coronan stated with a friendly demeanor.

"There's no need; you are too kind! The Federation has already plunged into war; I must depart immediately."

"We understand. Perhaps another time then."

"There's no alternative, but before I leave, I believe we should convene for a meeting to discuss certain matters," Su Ming informed Coronan and his companions.

"Certainly. We shall arrange for the necessary personnel to assemble right away," Coronan and Emkain responded with all seriousness.

"Thank you."

Su Ming inclined his head slightly.

...

Slightly over thirty minutes elapsed.

Inside the designated meeting room.

Coronan and the others were seated around a circular conference table.

Su Ming addressed them, his expression earnest.

"Everyone, despite our successful capture of Du Saka, the overall situation remains exceedingly precarious. Unity is paramount."

"General Su Ming, whatever you need us to do, simply command!"

"Indeed, we stand fully behind you!"

.....

Coronan, Emkain, and the others conveyed their unwavering support.

"Excellent. I trust that at the opportune moment, you can mobilize all the oppressed populations, igniting them like a single spark that starts a blaze. You must seize the Ancania Star Sea production region and launch an offensive against the Light Kawei Star Sea production region. This will sever the supply lines to the Fanluo God Emperor. This is also your sole opportunity to depose the Fanluo God Emperor," Su Ming instructed Coronan and his assembled group.

The entirety of the Heavenly Revelation Divine Country is split into two distinct regions: the leading Light Kawei Star Sea, primarily occupied by the aristocracy, trade magnates, and esteemed individuals, boasting significant production capacities. In contrast, the rear Ancania Star Sea operates as a purely exploitative and enslaved production zone.

"No issue at all."

Coronan and his companions exhibited clear anticipation at Su Ming’s declaration; this was a day they had long awaited.

"Furthermore, exercise extreme caution when initiating any actions. Continuously observe the movements of the Heavenly Revelation Divine Country's primary forces stationed at the front lines. Under no circumstances should you hastily assault the Divine Authority Star, as the Fanluo God Emperor's contingent remains formidable."

Su Ming imparted these instructions to Coronan and the others.

"Understood!"

Coronan and his group acknowledged with nods.

"Very well, let us adjourn this meeting for now. Should any complications arise subsequently, we shall communicate via encrypted transmissions on the Star Cluster Forum."

Su Ming informed Coronan and his associates.

"Excellent!"

Coronan and the others responded affirmatively.

"Then, I shall place my trust in all of you."

Su Ming then rose, addressing the assembly with a grave tone.