Su Ming halts the battle in Defense Zone 5, revealing he has captured the families of enemy commanders Misar and Momesk. He exposes Fanluo God Emperor's cruelty, showing video proof that their families are safe and urging them to defect. The Divine Emperor is enraged, while Su Ming broadcasts a second video from Prince Coronan, declaring Fanluo a traitor and announcing the restoration of the Kingdom.
Transitioning from the previous scene, a montage of damning photographs flashed onto the screen.
"During the tyrannical rule of Fanluo, countless citizens were subjected to forced labor, driven to their deaths by grueling work. Furthermore, he orchestrated abhorrent human experiments and formed a pact with the Chilami, sacrificing vast numbers of people to satiate their monstrous appetites..."
Coronan abandoned all pretense, unleashing the damning evidence meticulously gathered over the years. Instantly, the Heavenly Revelation Divine Country’s entire army erupted into chaos, with widespread panic echoing through the public communication networks.
"Can this truly be happening?"
"This is unbelievable!"
...
In mere moments, the resolve of the Heavenly Revelation Divine Country’s forces crumbled.
Within the Star Cluster Forum, a multitude of Federation citizens watched the unfolding revelations in stunned disbelief.
"My word, was the Fanluo God Emperor truly this monstrous?"
"Extracting purified water from living beings? Consuming the deceased as sustenance?"
"Forced servitude? Uncompensated toil?"
"Tribute rendered to an alien species?"
"What manner of existence is this?"
"It’s utterly terrifying!"
"While I acknowledge the injustices within our own Federation, where the nobility and wealthy often act with impunity, at least we possess laws. They dare not overstep their bounds entirely, and intervention is possible when matters escalate."
"You never know what you have until it’s gone; in comparison, I feel immensely fortunate!"
"How could anyone bear such suffering?"
...
An immediate silence descended upon the Heavenly Revelation Divine Country’s citizens present in the Forum.
Within the core control chamber of the legendary star destroyer, Guang Xiao, the Fanluo God Emperor’s facial muscles twitched subtly before he spoke with chilling coldness.
"My cherished citizens, do not succumb to the lies of these remnants. The evidence they have disseminated is fabricated propaganda, designed solely to fracture our unity. They are naught but a rebellious faction, destined for swift suppression."
At this critical juncture, Archbishop Deshier drew a deep breath, unable to contain his fury any longer. He proclaimed with righteous anger:
"Fanluo, you degenerate! My forbearance has reached its limit! What have you wrought upon this once-noble Kingdom? You have defiled the sacred Church with your filth and depravity, perpetuating mass slaughter of the innocent. Your transgressions are unforgivable, condemned by the cosmos itself. Your end is nigh, and even the divine shall not shield you!"
Numerous soldiers of the Heavenly Revelation Divine Country were left aghast, witnessing the usually serene Archbishop Deshier erupt with such potent indignation!
Archbishop Deshier’s public denouncement marked a significant schism among the populace.
Su Ming, too, was caught off guard, never having anticipated such ferocity from Deshier when provoked.
"Deshier, you possess a brazen audacity to cast aspersions upon the God Emperor!"
Fanluo’s entire countenance contorted with rage.
"Hmph! You dare to proclaim yourself God Emperor? Let me enlighten you, I have endured your reign for far too long. Today, even at the cost of my own life, I must voice the truth. All followers of the divine, cease your submission to deception and oppression; the time for resistance is now!"
Deshier directly issued a call for a general uprising.
"Revolt!"
...
Commander Misa’s contingent promptly shifted their allegiance.
Upon witnessing Misa’s forces mutiny, the Fanluo God Emperor seized a distinctive crimson stone, his face a mask of fury as he commanded.
"Annihilate them!"
*Shua!*
Instantly, in the vast expanse of the starry sky behind Misa’s forces, a dense multitude of Chilami materialized.
Elder Remwaco, at the forefront of a swarm of Chilami, descended upon Misa’s troops, unleashing a devastating barrage of Kais Beams.
*Rumble!*
Misa’s fleet sustained heavy damage.
Observing this catastrophic turn, Su Ming urgently directed Commander Misa and his subordinates.
"Hurry, order your troops to fall back to the defense line!"
"Understood!"
Misa responded immediately.
At this moment, Limi led the Mecha forces in a strategic withdrawal from the defense line, engaging the advancing Chilami armada.
Noticing this, Aifulin and others quickly urged:
"Quick, let’s go assist them!"
"Indeed!"
Everyone responded with newfound determination.
Su Ming, without hesitation, piloted Ilyas forward to join the fray.
Dark swarms of Mecha units and Chilami forces clashed, igniting a fierce and desperate battle.
...
Within the central control room of the legendary star destroyer Guang Xiao, the Fanluo God Emperor observed Misa’s forces, aided by Su Ming and the others, making a rapid retreat towards the defensive perimeter. His expression contorted with rage as he issued orders to the remaining loyal troops.
"All units, press the assault relentlessly. Any individual exhibiting insubordination or negligence in combat shall face immediate execution!"
Following the Fanluo God Emperor’s decree, numerous enforcer mechs advanced from the rear, exerting pressure.
"To perdition with this! I’ve grown weary of this charade for far too long."
"Brothers, the Fanluo God Emperor is no better than a demon; we should not perish for his ambitions."
"Fight them with all you have!"
...
At this moment, the troops under Patriarch Edrigge Vice and Archbishop Bulotto were in disarray. Many were giving up, and some even piloted their Mechas directly against the enforcement teams.
Inside the Central Control Room of the Star Destroyer Seeking Light.
Numerous subordinates turned their heads towards Lannette. One asked, a bit uncertainly,
"Master Lannette, what should our next move be?"
Lannette's expression flickered through various emotions before she declared,
"Lord Asya sacrificed his life! The Fanluo God Emperor is utterly depraved; how can we possibly align with him? Brothers, let's abandon our posts and attack them!"
"Alright!"
A chorus of responses came from the subordinates.
...
Nether Moon Star Defense Headquarters.
Gwen exclaimed with elation,
"The Heavenly Revelation Divine Country's forces are in complete disarray; they're clashing amongst themselves."
"Haha, this is splendid!"
...
Long Chen and his companions voiced their joy.
Misa's defection, along with others, was akin to severing one of the Fanluo God Emperor's limbs. With the Heavenly Revelation Divine Country's morale shattered, how could they possibly breach the defense line?
At this very moment, war correspondents were excitedly reporting from the Nether Moon Star live broadcast room.
"Everyone, observe quickly! The Heavenly Revelation Divine Country's forces have fallen into utter chaos; countless soldiers are awakening and retaliating against the enforcement squads!"
"Magnificent!"
"Lord Su Ming, your brilliance is truly unparalleled!"
"A single individual has reversed the outcome!"
"We bow to our idol!"
"Fellow citizens of the Apocalypse, let us vanquish those inhumane adversaries!"
...
Many citizens of the Federation cheered enthusiastically.
Federation Government · Dawn Hall.
Numerous councilors, witnessing these events unfold, engaged in joyous deliberation.
"The Fanluo God Emperor is on the verge of complete abandonment!"
"Lord Su Ming's strategy of striking at the core was absolutely ingenious!"
"Do you believe the Fanluo God Emperor will withdraw his forces?"
"He most certainly will; otherwise, he faces utter ruin."
...
Long Bai listened to the councilors' discussions and gazed upon the chaotic scenes at the Nether Moon Star defense line, his expression growing increasingly grave.
