Shadows of the Deep Space Chapter 1837 - 566: Ancient Legendary Level Star Destroyer · True Grey Angel_3

After Celeste concluded her assault, she immediately hurled taunts at Deputy Clan Leader Komih.

"Come on, let’s continue this battle. At the very least, we’ll be dragged down together!"

"Pfft, pfft, I misspoke; it’s you who will meet their end!"

...

Su Ming’s facial muscles twitched incessantly as he registered Celeste’s words.

Deputy Clan Leader Komih’s heart plummeted, his scarlet eyes darting around as he silently evaluated his predicament.

With the Mechanical Gem of the Divine Authority Star now fractured, Great Elder Kagemos in critical need of medical attention due to severe injuries, and Third Elder Adimo in captivity, proceeding with the fight would not be advantageous for them.

It wasn’t that he feared this Star Destroyer; rather, he harbored concerns about potential hidden strategies from the Federation, which could leave them irrevocably trapped.

Furthermore, the earlier deployment of the World-purifying Flower and the subsequent concentrated assaults had decimated two waves of his forces on a massive scale, leaving only a third of the original contingent.

Coupled with the influx of numerous advanced Mecha from the Federation, continuing this engagement would render the capture of the Nether Moon Star Defense Line impossible.

He had genuinely underestimated the Federation, never anticipating the war would escalate to such a degree.

Komih swiftly reached a conclusion, projecting his voice towards the Fanluo God Emperor.

"Fanluo God Emperor, the Federation’s reinforcements possess overwhelming strength. It appears we are incapable of breaching the Nether Moon Star Defense Line. We ought to commence a strategic withdrawal!"

"Withdraw? After such profound sacrifices, you now advocate for retreat?"

Upon hearing Komih’s proposition, Fanluo’s eyes blazed with fury, his countenance contorted as he voiced his disbelief.

He had even forsaken the Heavenly Revelation Divine Country and employed the families of his elite guards as collateral; now, this individual suggested capitulation.

Would not all his preceding efforts be rendered futile?

"Fanluo God Emperor, a temporary setback does not signify ultimate defeat. Should you persist in advancing, your demise shall be sealed here. I believe you possess the wisdom to discern when to press forward and when to disengage."

Komih stated this to the Fanluo God Emperor.

After a brief silence of a few seconds, the Fanluo God Emperor’s expression shifted into a malevolent grin, and he declared,

"Komih, you speak the truth. Let us withdraw!"

Komih immediately transmitted a specialized sonic pulse to all Chilami units.

At that moment, the Chilami forces engaged in assaults across various defense sectors began to pull back, resembling a swiftly receding tide.

"Everyone, execute a retreat!"

The Fanluo God Emperor also activated the public communication channel to issue the directive.

The soldiers of the Heavenly Revelation Divine Country, engrossed in their intense combat, promptly adjusted their mecha controls to initiate their withdrawal.

"Su Ming, you have once again disrupted my grand design, but fret not, our paths shall cross again ere long!"

The Fanluo God Emperor uttered this with a grim tone, fixing his gaze upon Su Ming before departing.

"I shall anticipate it!"

Su Ming responded with unwavering resolve.

The Fanluo God Emperor then piloted the Purgatory Angel, transforming into a crimson blur as he vanished from sight.

Morigko watched the departing figure of the Fanluo God Emperor with a hint of reluctance, inquiring,

"Are we simply going to permit him to depart unhindered?"

"We cannot afford to pursue him. Our primary objective is to secure the defense line, not to engage in a battle to the death."

Su Ming conveyed this to Morigko.

"Understood."

Morigko inclined his head in agreement.

Meanwhile, within the command center of the Nether Moon Star Defense Headquarters.

Gwen excitedly relayed information to Long Chen and the other officers.

"Sir, the enemy is initiating a retreat!"

"Excellent. Instruct all units to refrain from pursuit and to maintain the integrity of the defense line, guarding against any feints!"

Long Chen promptly issued the command.

"Acknowledged!"

Gwen swiftly carried out the order.

Amidst the vast expanse of the starry sky.

War correspondents, observing the withdrawing Chilami and Heavenly Revelation Divine Country forces, eagerly directed their cameras towards the retreating armada, broadcasting their reports with palpable excitement.

"Citizens, behold! The Chilami forces and the Heavenly Revelation Divine Country’s army are in full retreat! The Nether Moon Star Defense Line has held firm!"

"Victory is ours!"

"Magnificent! The Nether Moon Star Defense Line remains unbreached!"

"Long live General Su Ming! Long live the Federation!"

...

Within the live broadcast studio, countless viewers erupted in jubilant celebration.

...

On the Cui Lan Star battlefield.

At the heart of the Erosion Sun Fortress.

Deputy Clan Leader Elrosatin, Deputy Clan Leader Pami (operating via avatar), and Elder Temshi stood upon a circular, metallic platform, observing a virtual projection of the Ancient Legendary Star Destroyer, the Grey Angel, engaged in combat.

"Truly formidable! I had no inkling the Federation possessed such a potent Star Destroyer!"

Elder Temshi exclaimed, his voice laced with astonishment.

"Its offensive output registers three points higher than my own! How does the Federation command such a powerful vessel? Moreover, why does this ship bear such a striking resemblance to known designs? And the biometrics signatures it emits from the Klein system are uncannily familiar!"

Deputy Clan Leader Elrosatin voiced his deep perplexity.

Staring silently at the Ancient Level Star Destroyer Grey Angel, Pami instantly knew its origin, for no one was more acquainted with it than he was.

Elder Temshi inquired, "Lord Pami, what are your thoughts?" as he observed Pami's continued silence.

"This vessel is the Grey Angel," Pami declared, his voice raspy.

Overcome with astonishment, Elrosatin exclaimed, "What did you say? It's the Federation's Grey Angel? And what about that other ship?"

"That one is merely a replica," Pami explained, pinpointing the core issue. "The true Grey Angel met its demise along with Esifal during the red light battle in the Mist Star Sea. I never anticipated the Federation would actually manage to salvage it, let alone integrate Esifal's very essence into it."

Elder Temshi, finding the situation quite vexing, asked, "Then, what course of action should we take?"

"It presents a formidable challenge, but fortunately, the ship is currently in a compromised state and has not yet undergone complete repairs," Pami responded, his tone deepening significantly.

...

Black Flame Star Defense Line.

Like a divine harbinger of slaughter, the Dark Star Emperor, wielding the Lord of Death, abruptly cleaved the Shadow Slayer into two. Afterward, he raised the Withered Blade in his grasp, directing it towards the assembled troops of Sky Dome City and issuing a command laced with killing intent.

"Annihilate them for me!"

"Charge!"

The soldiers of the Dark Star Empire surged forward like ravenous beasts, their actions utterly frenzied.