Shadows of the Deep Space Chapter 1825 - 564: Deterioration (Part 2)

Morigko expertly maneuvered the Mecha, turning its gaze towards the Fanluo God Emperor with a cold stare.

Despite the Fanluo God Emperor's potentially deceitful and wicked nature, his combat prowess was undeniably exceptional.

"Morigko, it appears age is catching up to you; your reaction speed isn't what it once was," the Fanluo God Emperor remarked with a smile.

"Dispatching you will be enough. Ice Energy Mode activated!" Morigko responded, decisively engaging his Characteristic Mode.

Instantly, ice scars illuminated the surface of the Zero-degree Envoy, radiating a chilling ice-blue aura. Above it, an ice-blue halo materialized, seemingly poised to freeze the surrounding space and projecting immense power.

"Futile. Flame Energy Mode!" the Fanluo God Emperor retorted, activating his own mode without a moment's hesitation.

The surface patterns of the Purgatory Angel ignited, enveloping the entire Mecha in blazing flames. A crimson, fiery halo hovered above, resembling a celestial being engulfed in flames.

Piloting the Zero-degree Envoy, Morigko gathered energy and unleashed an ice-blue beam directly at the Fanluo God Emperor.

The Fanluo God Emperor skillfully guided the Purgatory Angel, deftly evading the attack.

Seizing the fleeting opportunity, Morigko directed the Zero-degree Envoy to press the assault.

A confident smile played on the Fanluo God Emperor's lips as he commanded the Purgatory Angel to unleash its power. Blazing flames surged outward, coalescing into a miniature sun that enveloped the approaching Zero-degree Envoy.

"This is not good!" Morigko's expression flickered with alarm.

Even though the Zero-degree Envoy possessed immunity to flames, the intense heat and obscuring steam made it impossible to track the Fanluo God Emperor's movements.

In that critical instant, the Fanluo God Emperor materialized behind Morigko, his Holy Spear a streak of light as he thrust it towards his opponent.

Morigko's heart leaped; he promptly activated his Energy Barrier!

*Crack!*

The Holy Spear slammed into the Energy Barrier, causing the entire shield to reverberate violently.

Morigko immediately ordered the Zero-degree Envoy to retreat, forcefully creating distance between them.

"And just where do you think you're going?" the Fanluo God Emperor taunted, offering no respite. Maneuvering the Purgatory Angel with phantom-like speed, he reappeared before Morigko, his long spear slashing as if to cleave through illusions.

Morigko raised the Twin Ice Crystal Blades in his grasp, engaging in a rapid series of blocks.

*Boom~*

With each resounding collision, fragments of ice shattered and dispersed.

The Zero-degree Envoy was continuously forced backward.

Suddenly, a brilliant beam erupted from behind.

As if possessing foresight, Fanluo activated the GN Position Barrier.

*Scraa!*

The beam impacted the GN Position Barrier, scattering harmlessly.

Witnessing the failed ambush, Abik, the Deputy Corps Commander, swiftly piloted the Black Dragon's Tooth at high velocity. Avoiding close-quarters combat or direct support for Morigko, he sought a different opening.

Morigko, meanwhile, directed the Zero-degree Envoy to launch a powerful swing with its Ice Crystal Blade towards the Fanluo God Emperor.

The Fanluo God Emperor countered by raising the Sunburning Spear, expertly parrying Morigko's aggressive strike.

Abik seized this moment, launching an attack from the flank and firing another beam at the Fanluo God Emperor.

"A bothersome pest, do you truly believe this changes anything?" Fanluo scoffed. With a single, sweeping spear thrust, he repelled Morigko, then commanded the Purgatory Angel to vanish using a Light Speed Fold Flash.

"Blast it!" Abik, the Deputy Legion Commander, instinctively sensed imminent danger. He decisively initiated a Light Speed Fold Flash with the Black Dragon's Tooth, disappearing from view.

Just as the Black Dragon's Tooth materialized, Morigko's urgent warning blared through the communication channel.

"Watch out!"

Abik's heart jolted. He immediately activated his Energy Barrier.

At that precise moment, the Fanluo God Emperor materialized beside Abik as if from nowhere. Like a furious inferno, he wielded his long spear, resembling a fiery serpent, as he pierced the Energy Barrier of the Black Dragon's Tooth.

*Crack!*

The entire Energy Barrier imploded, shattering instantly.

Abik immediately directed his Mecha to disengage and establish distance.

"Attempting to flee?" Fanluo pursued relentlessly, charging directly towards Abik.

Concurrently, Morigko piloted the Zero-degree Envoy from behind, unleashing a devastating slash at the Fanluo God Emperor.

"Cornered!" exclaimed Fanluo God Emperor. Abruptly, he maneuvered the Purgatory Angel to pivot, striking back with a swift Backstabbing maneuver.

Morigko lacked the time to react.

The Holy Spear impacted the Energy Barrier of the Zero-degree Envoy.

*Crack!*

The formidable Energy Barrier fractured and disintegrated completely.

Morigko swiftly commanded his Mecha to retreat, but the Fanluo God Emperor gave chase, relentlessly swinging his long spear in shadow-like attacks towards the Zero-degree Envoy.

*Clang clang~*

Morigko continued to block the onslaught, finding himself pushed into a defensive, passive state.

Abik, the Deputy Corps Commander, witnessing this dire situation, prepared to intervene.

At that moment, Admiral Hiruga, controlling the Light Judge, launched a powerful strike from a distance.

Abik, the Deputy Corps Commander, swiftly raised his weapon to parry.

The two immediately commenced a fierce clash beneath the expanse of stars.

Within the command center of the Nether Moon Star Headquarters.

On the holographic projection screen, the intense battle between Morigko and the Fanluo God Emperor unfolded.

"The situation is dire, Morigko is losing ground; their Energy Barrier has been shattered!" Flaya exclaimed with palpable anxiety.

"You must persevere!" Long Chen urged, his face etched with tension.

Should Morigko fail to repel the Fanluo God Emperor, grave peril would surely follow.

At that very moment, Principal Mirrog, crouched in a corner of the command room, took a swig from a bottle while observing the battle feed of the Fanluo God Emperor, a look of resignation gracing his aged features.

Truth be told, his prior conversation with Su Ming had omitted certain critical details, not divulging the complete picture.

His strong endorsement of Long Xian's campaign into the Dark Star Empire had been, in part, a consequence of unavoidable pressures.

The treachery of Igoshim and Fanluo against the Federation had ignited widespread turmoil, and he, as the former mentor to Fanluo God Emperor, Emperor Igoshim, and Long Xian, found himself under intense scrutiny.