Shadows of the Deep Space Chapter 1776: 554: Duel of Destiny (Part 5)
Previously on Shadows of the Deep Space...
Chapter 1776: Chapter 554: Duel of Destiny (Part 5)
A report was immediately made by Asya to the Fanluo God Emperor.
Upon hearing Asya’s account, the Fanluo God Emperor’s suppressed anger erupted, and he commanded in a voice laced with a chilling distortion.
“Permission granted! Annihilate him at all costs!”
“Understood. Everyone, heed my command! Focus all your might on the Thunder Extreme and ensure its destruction!”
Asya swiftly relayed the order.
“Yes, sir!”
Lannette and the others echoed their compliance.
The Star Destroyer Seeking Light, along with other vessels and the mechanical legions, executed a maneuver, redirecting their course towards the right-wing defense line.
Asya, piloting the Holy Judgment Angel, also charged in that direction.
Simultaneously, the Star Destroyer Thunder Extreme unleashed a furious torrent of firepower, breaching the initial line of defense.
The warships and mechas of the Heavenly Revelation Divine Country aggressively targeted the Thunder Extreme.
Intense volleys of missiles and energy beams slammed into the Thunder Extreme’s protective energy barrier, erupting into a spectacular, albeit deadly, display of fireworks.
The entire structure of the Star Destroyer Thunder Extreme shuddered under the onslaught.
Within the Thunder Extreme’s Central Control Room.
A trembling operator reported,
“The energy barrier’s integrity is rapidly diminishing!”
“Disregard it; push forward at maximum speed!”
“Lord Timi, enemy vessels are attempting to flank us from both sides!”
“Launch the nuclear ordnance!”
Timi’s eyes narrowed as he issued the decisive command.
“Understood!”
Numerous operators swiftly carried out the order.
The Thunder Extreme revealed multiple launching bays, unleashing a salvo of nuclear bombs in rapid succession.
Boom boom boom~
Artificial suns bloomed in the surrounding space, engulfing and destroying the flanking enemy ships and mechas.
The Thunder Extreme then surged forward, breaking free from the Heavenly Revelation Divine Country’s encirclement.
…
From the vantage point of the distant cosmos, war correspondents who witnessed this astonishing feat were left speechless, their mouths agape. Then, with palpable excitement, they declared,
“It’s the Thunder Extreme! That’s Admiral Su Ming!”
…
Immediately, across the Star Cluster Forum, countless Federation citizens watching the events unfold erupted in cheers.
“Excellent! Admiral Su Ming has arrived!”
“Now we have a chance to fight back!”
“But why did Admiral Su Ming plunge directly into the enemy’s fleet?”
“I have no idea why.”
Some citizens voiced their bewilderment in discussion.
…
Within the Federation Government Administrative Building, specifically the Dawn Hall.
City Lord Alicia, along with Mokduo, Su Mulong, and others, watched in stunned silence as the Thunder Extreme valiantly broke through the enemy lines, smashing through the obstructing Level 4 Battleships and achieving its escape, all captured on the live broadcast feed.
“Star Destroyer… Thunder Extreme?”
“Isn’t that Admiral Su Ming’s flagship? I thought he was within Federation territory?”
“Where could he have gone?”
“That’s secondary! The crucial point is that the Nether Moon Star Defense Line is now secure!”
“Indeed, what tremendous news!”
…
An expression of profound joy spread across the faces of numerous council members.
“Su Ming truly has a knack for the unexpected!”
Alicia remarked with a laugh to Farren.
“Hmm.”
Farren responded with a nod of agreement. Though not intimately acquainted with Su Ming, he held him in high regard, remembering the numerous occasions Su Ming had assisted in resolving critical issues for Sky Dome City and had saved Mo Xiu.
At that precise moment, on the council’s podium, Long Bai’s gaze fell upon the Star Destroyer Thunder Extreme, which was being hotly pursued, and a subtle flicker of change crossed his icy expression beneath his mask.
…
Meanwhile, beyond the perimeter of the Nether Moon Star Defense Line.
The Thunder Extreme maintained its high-speed flight, while the Star Destroyer Seeking Light, at the head of its pursuing armada, relentlessly fired missiles and energy beams towards it.
Boom boom boom!
The Thunder Extreme’s energy shield buckled and vibrated violently under the barrage.
At this critical juncture, the Thunder Extreme deployed its aft launch bay.
Swish swish!
A cascade of black magnetic star mines rained down.
Boom boom boom!
The pursuing forces of the Heavenly Revelation Divine Country were instantly annihilated by the devastating detonations of the star mines.
“Argh!”
“You damned scoundrel!”
…
The public communication channels were filled with enraged exclamations and curses.
Inside the Thunder Extreme’s Central Control.
Zhang Yi and his companions, witnessing this successful maneuver, exclaimed with jubilant relief.
“Timi, excellent work!”
However, in the very next second, a large, ominous red indicator suddenly appeared on their sensors.
Asya, piloting the Holy Judgment Angel, emerged dramatically from the lingering explosions and swiftly closed in on the Star Destroyer Thunder Extreme. Charging its primary weapon, Asya unleashed a potent energy beam from a distance.
Boom!
The entire Thunder Extreme violently lurched from the impact.
The operator promptly reported to Timi,
“Lord Timi, Asya has caught up to us.”
“Remain calm. Prepare launch bays 1 through 10W. Load them with a mixed payload including nuclear bombs for firing!”
Timi issued the command with unwavering composure.
“Understood!”
The operator responded with immediate Celerity.
The Star Destroyer Thunder Extreme’s extensive launch bays opened, unleashing a dense swarm of missiles aimed directly at Asya.
Asya, expertly maneuvering the Holy Judgment Angel, accelerated sharply, attempting to power through the incoming barrage.
At that critical moment, the missiles detonated simultaneously.
Boom boom boom~
Blazing suns erupted alongside a wall of explosive fireworks, directly propelling the Holy Judgment Angel backward.
Asya, struggling to maintain control of the Holy Judgment Angel, fought to stabilize the mecha.
“Lord, are you unharmed?”
Numerous nearby subordinates rushed forward, their voices filled with concern.
“I am fine. Continue the pursuit!”
Asya commanded, her brow furrowed in intense concentration.
"Yes!" a chorus of subordinates quickly acknowledged. At this very moment, countless onlookers held their collective breath, witnessing the Star Destroyer Thunder Extreme desperately making its escape toward the defense line. "Hurry!" "It's almost within the defense line's firing range." "Keep going!" ... Within the central control room of the Legendary-grade Star Destroyer Guang Xiao, Fanluo God Emperor’s face was dark enough to drip water as he observed Asya and the others failing to bring down the Star Destroyer Thunder Extreme for such an extended period. "A bunch of useless people," he growled. Since Su Ming's ascent, nothing had gone right for him; this individual had consistently sabotagedcountless schemes. Bulotto and the others, seeing Fanluo God Emperor's menacing expression, dared not utter a word, terrified of incurring his wrath. Internally, however, they were also astonished by the sheer resilience of the Thunder Extreme, which was laden with an astonishing number of nuclear bombs. Typically, a Star Destroyer would carry only a small quantity, more for show than practical use, and rarely this many—this particular arsenal nearly rivaled the allocation for half a legion.