Shadows of the Deep Space Chapter 1823 - 563: Divine Authority Star 6

"It's over!"

A wave of dread washed over Mia and the others.

"Die!"

Just as Remwaco prepared to unleash his wrath upon Mia and her companions, a figure materialized from thin air.

Su Ming, controlling Ilyas, struck the back of Remwaco’s head, causing his skull to lurch downwards.

The energy ball he was about to launch instead dissipated harmlessly beneath the starlit sky.

"Magnificent!"

Cheers of joy erupted from Mia and the rest.

In that instant, Su Ming reappeared beside them, executing a Light Speed Fold Flash. "Quickly, go!"

"Understood!"

Mia and the others scrambled towards the safety of the defensive line.

"Insolent pests!"

Remwaco roared, his wings beating furiously as he gave chase.

Yet, before he could close the distance, Su Ming and his group entered the defensive perimeter. Instantly, a barrage of devastating firepower rained down upon Remwaco.

Swoosh! Swoosh!

A relentless storm of beams and missiles engulfed Remwaco, resulting in a series of colossal explosions.

At that critical juncture, Oshim executed a Space Jump, appearing beside the beleaguered Remwaco. He extended a claw, seizing Remwaco and pulling him away from the fray.

Once they cleared the line of fire, a furious Remwaco demanded, "Oshim, why did you pull me back? I was going to kill them!"

"Don't be foolish. Your current condition means rushing back would be suicide," Oshim retorted gravely.

"But you're still here?" Remwaco protested, his voice laced with frustration.

"I couldn't even defeat Su Ming on my own, and with that Elemental Mecha backing him? Absolutely not."

"So, we just let them go?"

"No need to rush. Patience is key. Our objective is to breach the defense line if possible. If not, we stall them. This isn't a suicide mission. The central forces have already initiated their main assault. Don't jeopardize the grand strategy," Oshim advised with sound reasoning.

"I understand," Remwaco conceded through clenched teeth.

...

Within Defense Zone No. 2.

Hayes and his squad relentlessly pursued Adimo, their beams incessantly striking the creature.

Rumble!

Explosions blossomed across Adimo's damaged form, disintegrating portions of its grotesque, tumorous bio-structure.

As it fled, Adimo maneuvered its remaining two serpentine tendrils, gathering power to unleash a sweeping attack against Hayes and his team.

However, it was evident that Adimo's offensive capabilities were significantly diminished.

Admittedly, Adimo bore no blame for this; it had absorbed a direct hit from the World-purifying Flower and, with the surrounding Chilami populace eradicated, it had no remaining sources to absorb for recovery.

Inside the central control room of the Star Destroyer·Deep Blue.

Yun Qian reported to Master Qianluo, "Master Qianluo, this entity's vitality is remarkably resilient; it still hasn't perished!"

Qianluo's expression flickered with uncertainty before he gave an order. "Activate the stealth device!"

"Affirmative!"

The operator responded swiftly. The Star Destroyer·Deep Blue shimmered, its form becoming semi-translucent before vanishing entirely as it entered stealth mode, accelerating in pursuit of Adimo.

Meanwhile, within the central control room of the Star Destroyer·Holy Slumber.

Hoffrey reported to Vice Patriarch Edrigge, "Sir, Elder Kyijuzi appears to be on the brink of defeat. Should we intervene and rescue it?"

"A monster will always be a monster, lacking any sense. And in the end, we're left to clean up their messes!" Vice Patriarch Edrigge grumbled irritably.

"Sir, what is your command?"

"Advance and provide covering fire. Assist its withdrawal," Edrigge commanded.

"Understood!"

Hoffrey acknowledged promptly. With its fleet, the Star Destroyer·Holy Slumber moved forward. Its primary cannon began to charge, and rows of launch bays opened.

Swoosh! Swoosh!

A swarm of missiles filled the sky, obscuring Hayes and his squadron.

"Take cover!"

Hayes reacted instantly, skillfully maneuvering the White Swan to unleash a sweeping beam attack.

Rumble!

Numerous missiles detonated under the concentrated barrage.

However, some projectiles breached the defenses, causing Mechas to detonate spectacularly.

"Ah!"

The communication channels were flooded with agonized screams.

The Mechanical Army's assault descended into immediate disarray.

Witnessing the chaos, Adimo desperately surged towards the Holy Slumber.

"Trying to escape? Not a chance!"

Hayes pursued relentlessly.

The Holy Slumber's main cannon locked onto Hayes, emitting a blinding radiance.

Hayes felt a surge of alarm.

But at that precise moment, the Deep Blue reappeared. Its main cannon unleashed a powerful beam, striking the front of the Holy Slumber at an angle!

Boom!

A miniature sun erupted on the Holy Slumber's hull, disrupting its primary cannon's trajectory.

Inside the central command chamber.

Vice Patriarch Edrigge was thrown from his command chair. Humphrey and the others staggered from the impact.

Simultaneously, the Deep Blue opened seven specialized launch bays.

Swoosh!

Seven colossal, hundred-meter-long black Suppression Spears shot forth, streaking towards the faltering Adimo like trails of pure light.

Adimo instinctively sensed the imminent danger and commanded its remaining tendrils to unleash two beams.

Boom~

Two of the black Suppression Spears were shattered.

Crack!

Five remaining black Suppression Spears burrowed into Adimo’s form.

"Ah~"

A pained cry escaped Adimo as its Kais biological reaction plummeted, its power diminishing significantly.

Its colossal body began to contract.

"Magnificent!"

Hayes exclaimed with glee, observing the spectacle.

The Star Hiding vessel revealed multiple boarding hatches.

From within, rows of Iron Guard Mechas, each armed with smaller Suppression Spears, advanced and descended upon Adimo.

"This is our opportunity! Everyone, commence the assault!"

Witnessing Adimo’s weakened state, Hayes spearheaded the offensive, unleashing a relentless barrage.

Rumble~

Adimo endured continuous assault, its body becoming perforated. Just as it prepared to retaliate, lightning arced from the spears embedded within its flesh!

"Ah!"

Adimo shrieked in agony.

At this critical juncture, numerous Iron Guards closed the distance, discharging Suppression Spear after Suppression Spear into Adimo.

Crack!

Spear found its mark, piercing Adimo’s body repeatedly.

Adimo’s Kais biological reaction declined further, its body shrinking drastically until it was only several hundred meters in size.

Concurrently, Deep Blue activated a specialized launch port, deploying a vast capture net that ensnared Adimo and pulled it back behind their formation.

Adimo struggled fiercely, but the electricity arcing from the spears hindering its actions prevented any exertion of its power.

Star Destroyer·Holy Sleep.

Edrigge Vice Patriarch laboriously righted himself from the floor, his gaze lifting to the visual displayed by the optical device.

Upon seeing Adimo captured alive, his countenance turned exceedingly somber.

"Sir, what are our next steps? Elder Chilami has also been taken alive."

"What can be done? Their sheer idiocy is astounding."

Edrigge Vice Patriarch spat out the words through clenched teeth.

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