Shadows of the Deep Space Chapter 1816 - 562: Fierce Battle (Part 4)

Rumble~

One by one, the mecha under siege were obliterated. The surrounding expanse of the starry sky was instantly made clear. Adimo swiftly moved towards the breach that had been created. "Damn it, follow me!" he yelled.

Witnessing Elder Adimo heading for the defense line, Hayes could only grit his teeth and lead everyone in continuing the assault. Countless beams struck the black tendrils, which felt like flesh, but in the blink of an eye, they regenerated as if possessing incorruptible life. Nevertheless, Hayes and his comrades did not falter; they pressed their attack with desperate ferocity. Both sides entered a state of intense combat, engaged in a contest of endurance to see who would outlast the other.

Within the command center of the Star Destroyer·Light Sleep, Horif spoke to Vice Patriarch Edrigge. "Sir, Elder Chilami has torn open a gap. Should we provide cover?"

"No, let us continue to wear them down. Do not approach too closely!" Edrigge, his aged face contorting as he observed the fierce struggle unfolding on the battlefield, spoke with a flash of cunning in his eyes. Although Adim had created an opening, Edrigge's intuition warned him that advancing now would be tantamount to seeking his own demise.

"Understood!" Horif responded promptly. At this moment, war correspondents on the scene delivered their anxious reports. "It's absolutely terrifying; these Chilami abominations are transforming into colossal creatures of extreme brutality. Even the No. 2 defense line has a breach!"

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"My goodness, what are these monstrosities? Especially the creature at the No. 2 defense line, it's grown so immense, practically planet-sized, wouldn't you say? Who could possibly stand against such a force? Come on, you must hold the line!"

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Numerous citizens voiced their deep concerns. At the Nether Moon Star Defense Headquarters, Long Chen and his colleagues anxiously monitored the battles across the three defensive zones.

At this point, Gwen delivered a report to everyone. "The No. 2 defense zone has been breached. Both sides are locked in fierce combat, casualties are mounting rapidly, and the situation is extremely dire."

"This cannot continue. That Elder's true form is simply too powerful. Dispatch the World-purifying Flower to that sector and seize this opportunity to annihilate it!" Commander Fulaya declared, her brow furrowed in concern.

"Understood!" Long Chen's expression softened; after careful deliberation, he spoke. "Immediately issue an order to reduce the power output of the curvature interference device at the No. 2 defense zone and transfer the World-purifying Flower there!" Fulaya promptly relayed the command to Gwen.

"Yes!" Gwen executed the order without delay.

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In the vastness of space, the World-purifying Flower rapidly advanced towards the rear of the No. 2 defense zone, its internal energy units beginning their preheating sequence.

Inside the central control room of the Star Destroyer·Deep Blue, operators relayed continuous updates. "Colonel Li Xuan of the seventh regiment has fallen in battle! The target is advancing relentlessly towards the defense line!"

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Qianluo observed the operational display, watching as one icon after another dimmed. His left hand clenched into a fist, his nails digging into his flesh. Yet, despite the pain, he could only grit his teeth and issue the command: "Order the reserve troops to provide cover. We absolutely cannot let them breach the defense line!"

"Yes!" the operator responded immediately. A new message notification appeared; Yun Qian ecstatically reported to Qianluo. "Lord Qi Luo, the World-purifying Flower has been dispatched by the Nether Moon Star Headquarters for reinforcements!"

"Excellent news! Connect me to Lord Hayes at once!" Qianluo instructed Yun Qian immediately.

"Yes!" Yun Qian complied, swiftly operating the controls.

In the starry expanse, Hayes, piloting the White Swan, continuously unleashed beams at Adimo, yet he couldn't halt its relentless advance. Just as anxiety gripped him, a communication request popped up from the Deep Blue. Hayes accepted the incoming call.

The voice of Qi Luo, the Army Commander, resonated. "Lord Hayes, the World-purifying Flower has been dispatched by headquarters!"

"I understand. Order everyone to retreat, and concentrate the full firepower of our defense weapons to cover me!" Hayes instructed Qianluo.

"Wouldn't that be problematic?" Qianluo inquired, his voice laced with worry.

"Do not fret, I have no intention of gloriously sacrificing myself," Hayes stated, attempting to sound nonchalant.

"Very well!" Qianluo agreed immediately. Following the orders, a multitude of Federation mecha began to withdraw.

"Haha, you're scared, aren't you!" Adimo, observing the human forces retreating, advanced with renewed excitement.

"With me defending, you won't advance an inch!" Hayes commanded the White Swan, unleashing a sweeping barrage of energy. Defense systems opened fire with wild abandon!

"You court death!" Adimo's colossal form, pockmarked with craters from the onslaught, turned its furious gaze towards Hayes, launching a barrage of beams in his direction. Hayes's nerves were stretched to their absolute limit as he expertly piloted the White Swan, desperately evading the incoming attacks.

Within the central control room of the Star Destroyer·Holy Slumber, Horif was reporting to Vice Patriarch Edrigge.

"The Federation forces appear incapable of holding their ground, enacting a widespread retreat."

"Retreating? Swiftly! Reduce the speed of the Holy Sleep and halt our advance."

Edrigge, the Vice Patriarch, felt his eyelid twitch, and he immediately barked out an order.

"Understood!"

Even Horif was taken aback and responded with haste.

At this very moment, the World-purifying Flower had arrived at the second defense line. Its entire form began to glow with a brilliant white light, its head commenced splitting open, unfurling backward like a blossoming bud, revealing shimmering crystal fragments piece by piece.

Abruptly, the Holy Slumber’s scanning apparatus blared with a piercing alarm.

"Warning: High-energy reaction detected."

"Warning: Superweapon detected - the World-purifying Flower!"

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"This is not good, it’s the World-purifying Flower!"

Horif exclaimed in abject terror.

Vice Patriarch Edrigge’s expression shifted instantaneously, and he promptly issued another command.

"Quickly, everyone retreat and scatter!"

"Sir, what about the Chilami troops?"

Horif inquired with a note of panic in his voice.

"In a situation like this, they are no longer our concern!"