Shadows of the Deep Space Chapter 1812 - 561: Going All Out_5

Boom~

A black sun, crackling with arcs of lightning, ascended; an exceedingly terrifying explosion engulfed the Dark Star Emperor, causing the entire region to collapse with a deafening bang.

At this critical juncture, Mo Xiu, piloting the Thunder Angel, appeared in the distance. He watched the massive explosion, his chest heaving with ragged breaths.

When the cataclysm subsided, the Dark Star Emperor was seen maneuvering the Lord of Death, emerging slowly. Its mechanical body remained largely undamaged; the energy barrier had shattered, yet it had successfully absorbed the brunt of the impact.

"What other tricks do you possess?"

The Emperor inquired disdainfully.

Mo Xiu drew a deep breath, steeling his spirit.

The virtual interface instantly flashed with prompts.

"Genetic device initiated - Awaiting activation!"

"Please proceed with activation!"

...

The left armrest of the Thunder Angel’s pilot seat sprung open, revealing a small, circular device. Without a moment's hesitation, Mo Xiu removed the symbiotic armor from his left thumb and pressed it against the needle.

A single drop of his red blood fell into the genetic device.

Alerts then cascaded onto the screen.

"Genetic identification successful!"

"Genetic device activated successfully."

...

Zizizi~

The VI-type Mecha, the Thunder Angel, began to emit special red circuits across its entire frame, converging at the chest. Soon, the whole mecha was enveloped in violent red lightning.

In an instant, the Thunder Angel appeared completely elementalized. The halo above its head reappeared, radiating red light that warped the surrounding space.

"Genetic Lock! Lord Mo Xiu has activated his ultimate state,"

Reporter Lin Qi exclaimed excitedly, witnessing the awe-inspiring display.

"Lord Mo Xiu, invincible!"

"Look, the Dark Star Emperor hasn't activated his Genetic Lock!"

"That fool is far too overconfident!"

"Lord Mo Xiu, finish him quickly!"

...

The citizens of Sky Dome City, observing the unfolding events, flooded the live stream with frantic messages.

The Dark Star Emperor gazed at the Thunder Angel, its Genetic Lock now active, yet made no move to activate his own.

Mo Xiu raised his head, his gaze fixed on the Dark Star Emperor. He instantly directed the Thunder Angel, transforming into a destructive streak of lightning that tore through the dark, starry sky. It lunged towards the Lord of Death, raising the Thunder Pattern Blade high and bringing it down with a ferocious slash.

"Thunder Judgment!"

"Excellent timing! A decisive blow!"

The Dark Star Emperor skillfully maneuvered the Lord of Death, pushing its engines to maximum throttle. Wielding the Withered Blade, it slashed back fiercely.

The two behemoths collided.

A massive arc of red lightning, accompanied by a terrifying shockwave, erupted outwards.

The Thunder Angel and the Lord of Death locked in a tense stalemate amidst the star-dusted expanse.

The Dark Star Emperor’s crimson eyes flared. He abruptly commanded the Lord of Death to unleash its power, sweeping the Thunder Angel aside with a devastating strike.

"How is this possible?"

Mo Xiu quickly stabilized the mecha, staring at the Dark Star Emperor in utter disbelief.

If the Dark Star Emperor had also activated his Genetic Lock, Mo Xiu wouldn't have reacted with such shock to the Thunder Angel's defeat.

However, the Emperor had not activated his lock, and yet, the Thunder Angel had still lost.

Inside Dawn Hall.

Farren, the City Lord, shot up from his chair, his face flushing crimson as he demanded,

"How could this happen? The Thunder Angel activated its Genetic Lock and still couldn't prevail?"

"Calm yourself. The Emperor's mecha has undergone specialized modifications; its performance far exceeds its original capabilities. This outcome isn't entirely surprising," Long Bai stated gravely.

"Damn it!"

Farren retorted, his frustration palpable.

At this moment, the entire live stream room dedicated to the Black Flame Star Defense Line buzzed with an overwhelming torrent of comments.

"Did I just see that incorrectly?"

"Lord Mo Xiu actually couldn't secure a victory!"

"What is happening?"

"Aren't the Thunder Angel and Lord of Death mechas of comparable caliber?"

"During the previous expedition, their performance metrics were nearly identical, weren't they?"

"How can there be such a vast disparity now?"

"What are we going to do?"

...

"Haha, you insignificant mechas, daring to challenge our Emperor? You truly overestimate yourselves."

"Long live the Emperor!"

...

The populace of the Dark Star Empire rejoiced.

Meanwhile, the Dark Star Emperor, controlling the Lord of Death, looked down upon Mo Xiu with utter contempt.

"I am truly disappointed. Such a capable mecha, utterly wasted. It seems the Federation's new generation has reached its apex, truly lacking successors."

"Arrogant fool!"

Mo Xiu, piloting the Thunder Angel, gathered surging thunderous energy. A beam, crackling with arcs of lightning, shot out towards the Dark Star Emperor.

The Dark Star Emperor expertly guided the Lord of Death, narrowly evading the incoming assault before fiercely launching a counter-attack towards Mo Xiu with a beam of energy.

Mo Xiu promptly directed the Thunder Angel to intercept once more.

The two titanic machines clashed with resounding force, the shockwave rippling outwards. The Dark Star Emperor, commanding the Lord of Death with unrestrained power, pushed the Thunder Angel back, step by agonizing step.

"You fool, repeating the same futile attempts will only lead to the same result."

"Is that so? Behold, Thunder Purgatory!"

Mo Xiu instantly unleashed the full might of the Thunder Angel, a screen of crimson lightning erupting outwards.

In a flash, the Lord of Death was consumed by the blazing red lightning.

Crackle!

The entirety of the Lord of Death flickered and spasmed under the relentless red electrical arcs.

At this critical juncture, Mo Xiu commanded the Thunder Angel to dematerialize, only to reappear instantaneously to the Dark Star Emperor's right flank.

The Dark Star Emperor perceived this shift with immediate alarm and attempted to pivot his mecha, intending to strike with the Withered Blade.

However, he discovered his mecha inexplicably sluggish, forcing a desperate transition from offense to defense.

Clang!

Mo Xiu brought his Thunder Pattern Blade, crackling with potent electrical energy, down upon the Withered Blade. The ferocious lightning surged along the blade, engulfing the Lord of Death in its embrace.

Crackle!

Instantly, a flurry of urgent red warning indicators flashed across the Dark Star Emperor’s control interface.

"Warning: CK-12 circuit malfunction detected."

...

The Dark Star Emperor's features contorted into a menacing grin as he commanded the Lord of Death to unleash its ultimate power. Countless tendrils of corrupted grey aura spewed forth, blanketing the entire combat zone and engulfing both battling mechs within its foul miasma.

Crackle~

Amidst the swirling grey corruption, thunder and lightning raged fiercely!

Several tense moments later.

Boom~

The Thunder Angel was violently expelled from the corrosive fog, sent hurtling backward out of the grey shroud.

Mo Xiu fought to regain control of the Thunder Angel, its systems straining. He lifted his gaze, peering intently into the obscuring cloud of corrupted energy.

Gradually, the imposing silhouette of the Lord of Death emerged from the swirling mists.

Both powerful machines halted, entering a tense standoff beneath the vast, star-dusted expanse.

"Intriguing! I trust you possess the resilience to endure the coming confrontation. Do not perish prematurely!"

The Dark Star Emperor craned his neck, his voice laced with fervent anticipation.

"The outcome remains uncertain!"

Mo Xiu showed no sign of fear. Instead, he spurred the Thunder Angel into a direct, unyielding charge towards the Dark Star Emperor.

...

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Within Defense Zone 2 of the formidable Nether Moon Star Defense Line.

Adimo’s gaze, burning with crimson intensity, fixated upon Hayes.

Swish swish!

A relentless torrent of energy beams descended from the heavens, bombarding the White Swan like a furious storm.

Unfazed by the overwhelming onslaught, Hayes maintained perfect composure. He expertly piloted the White Swan, weaving through the lethal barrage with breathtaking grace, slipping between the lances of energy to press the attack directly against Adimo, delivering a swift, slicing blow to its core.

Crack!

Adimo's colossal form split open with a horrifying gash, exposing the pulsing, raw biological tissues within.

"You **bastard**!"

Writhing in agony, Adimo immediately commanded its numerous tentacles to lash out, a writhing mass of aggression surging towards the White Swan.

Having landed a damaging strike, Hayes initiated a Light Speed Fold Flash, vanishing from sight instantaneously.

Adimo's furious strike met only empty space, and Hayes reappeared in the distant void of space.

Consumed by fury, Adimo surged forward in pursuit of Hayes.

A subtle smile touched Hayes’s lips as he calmly raised a hand in a simple gesture.

A volley of defensive armaments positioned along Defense Line 2 immediately locked onto Adimo’s trajectory.

Swish!

A devastating rain of missiles and beam energy descended, engulfing Adimo in a tempest of destruction.

Boom boom boom~

Blinding explosions, akin to miniature suns, and the fiery spectacle of fireworks consumed Adimo entirely.

As the cacophony of explosions subsided, Adimo stood revealed, severely damaged, its vital seaweed-like tentacles shredded and torn.

Without hesitation, Hayes piloted the White Swan into a direct, aggressive charge against the weakened Adimo.

Meanwhile, within Defense Zone 4.

Milk, wings beating furiously, struck out at Angulat with a vicious claw swipe.

Angulat skillfully maneuvered his mecha into a sharp retreat, as swarms of Water Jelly suicide drones descended upon Milk like an agitated cloud of insects.

"Hmph, do you truly believe such meager tactics can overcome me?"

Milk erupted with power, a terrifying aura of electric arcs radiating from its entire chassis.

Boom boom boom~

Countless Water Jelly drones detonated in a spectacular chain reaction.

However, in the very next moment, a series of sub-light-speed nuclear warheads pierced through the lingering explosions, streaking directly towards Milk.

"Damn it all!"

Milk’s expression drastically shifted; by the time it attempted to evade, it was tragically too late!

Boom boom boom~

A sequence of blinding explosions bloomed, one after another.

Milk was sent reeling, ignominiously blasted away from the impact zone.

Just as it managed to regain a precarious stability, Angulat surged forward aboard the Divine Warrior, unleashing a ferocious lunge towards Milk.

Mikel desperately raised a claw to parry the assault, immediately finding himself overwhelmed by the sheer force of Angulat’s relentless onslaught.

...

At this pivotal moment, numerous war correspondents, positioned strategically to observe the unfolding chaos, broadcasted with fervent excitement.

"Citizens everywhere, witness this! The Nether Moon Star Defense Line is holding strong!

"Our valiant defenders are valiantly repelling the vile monstrosities and their nefarious allies!"

...

"This is fantastic news!"

"Admiral Su Ming, General Angulat, and Admiral Hayes are truly incredible!"

"Crush them!"

....

An overwhelming number of citizens erupted in jubilant cheers, glued to the live war reports from the correspondents.