Chapter 569: The Great Retreat

A moment later, after Su Ming finished checking the status of the Gray Angel, he piloted the Ilyinas toward the Thunder Pole.

Soon, Su Ming entered the hangar and stepped out of the cockpit, looking listless.

“Boss, are you okay? You look terrible!” Ankajia and Zhang Yi walked over and asked with concern.

“I’m fine, just feeling a bit tired. I’m going back to my room to rest.”

Su Ming felt physically exhausted; it seemed the prolonged battle had severely overdrafted his mental and physical energy.

“Alright, let us escort you back to your room to rest,” Ankajia replied quickly.

“No need, you two hurry up and focus on rescue and reorganization.” After saying this, Su Ming walked toward the mobile platform.

— —

Divine Authority Star · Central Control Room.

God Emperor Van Lo sat on the command chair with a gloomy expression.

Edridge, Archbishop Blotto, Legion Commander Nove Carter, Alora, Long Mei Li Te, and others stood to the side, all with their heads bowed, feeling uneasy and not daring to look directly at God Emperor Van Lo.

At this moment, Edridge’s wrist device vibrated continuously, and messages kept popping up.

Edridge glanced down, his old face shifting through various expressions, and finally, he braced himself and spoke to God Emperor Van Lo.

“Lord God Emperor.”

“What is it?” Van Lo looked up, his gaze cold as he looked at Edridge.

“Lord God Emperor, the situation is a bit dire. The soldiers below are very agitated, and it’s becoming difficult to suppress!” Edridge reported uneasily.

Archbishop Blotto and the others looked up at God Emperor Van Lo. In fact, it wasn’t just Edridge’s soldiers who were becoming difficult to suppress; their own troops were the same, and things were nearly in chaos.

Of course, one couldn’t blame the soldiers below. After all, the war was lost, the casualties were extremely heavy, and the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom had been lost. They were now essentially homeless, and God Emperor Van Lo was threatening them with their families.

The resentment and dissatisfaction in everyone’s hearts had long since reached their limit. If it weren’t for their deep fear of God Emperor Van Lo, they probably would have rebelled long ago!

God Emperor Van Lo looked at them, showing neither rage nor threats, but said calmly, “I know what you are thinking, and I know you have resentment in your hearts. Some of you even want to surrender. But you need to understand one thing: even if you surrender, you won’t necessarily have a good life! You should know very well how much blood is on your hands.”

“We wouldn’t dare!” Hearing God Emperor Van Lo’s words, everyone replied with grim expressions.

In fact, the God Emperor was right; those who could have surrendered had already done so.

“Of course, you don’t need to worry. Although we didn’t break through this time, it doesn’t mean we have lost. We still have a chance. You must know that the four major forces are still besieging the Federal Government!”

“Yes.” Archbishop Blotto and the others replied in deep voices.

At this time, Aierkesi walked in and reported to God Emperor Van Lo, “Lord God Emperor, good news! The Dark Star Empire has broken through the Black Flame Star Defense Line.”

Upon hearing this, God Emperor Van Lo’s scarlet eyes flickered slightly.

The many generals and others were stunned by the news, speaking in disbelief, “How is that possible?”

“We couldn’t break the defense line, how did they manage to?”

Aierkesi explained immediately, “The weapons of the Black Flame Star Defense Line were paralyzed.”

“Impossible, how did they do that?”

“Need you ask? It must be the work of the Mechanical Clan.”

“The Dark Star Emperor is truly shameless. He previously accused us of colluding with alien races, but he ended up secretly colluding with the Mechanical Clan himself. No wonder he wouldn’t cooperate with us and insisted on attacking the Black Flame Star Defense Line himself!” The many generals cursed angrily.

“Enough! Regardless, the Dark Star Empire breaking through the Black Flame Star Defense Line is a good thing for us. This marks that the Federal Government is nearing its end, and we will soon be able to turn defeat into victory!” God Emperor Van Lo said to the crowd.

“Lord God Emperor is wise!” Everyone responded one after another.

“Alright, all of you go back and appease your own people.” God Emperor Van Lo waved his hand.

“Yes!” Everyone retreated.

God Emperor Van Lo sat quietly on the command chair, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the armrest, lost in thought. Then, he waved his hand.

A virtual operating interface appeared, displaying Su Ming’s profile.

God Emperor Van Lo looked at Su Ming’s profile, his brows furrowing tighter. The more he looked, the more he felt something was off about Su Ming.

Who did this Su Ming learn his marksmanship from? The Sanctuary’s marksmanship was not passed down to outsiders, and their confidentiality had always been excellent.

Furthermore, even if someone had secretly taught Su Ming, who could teach such superb marksmanship?

God Emperor Van Lo was very confident that in this world, if he claimed second place in marksmanship, no one dared to claim first.

But now, Su Ming’s marksmanship was even stronger than his own. He couldn’t fathom what kind of background this guy had.

The more Van Lo thought about it, the more twisted his expression became. He even had an absurd thought: this Su Ming seemed to have come specifically to deal with him.

— —

Federal Government · Dawn Hall.

The virtual projection screen was broadcasting footage of the Sky Dome City troops retreating.

Faraon saw the veins on his forehead bulging, especially when he saw that Black Flame Star had not successfully self-destructed, and he couldn’t help but curse, “Damn it! Don’t let me find out who betrayed us; I will skin them alive!”

Even a fool could see that there must have been a traitor meddling in this situation.

“Don’t be so agitated. It’s better that Black Flame Star didn’t explode, after all, there were still so many people inside. City Lord Rosa Gaia successfully crippled Black Flame Star, preventing the Dark Star Empire from occupying and repairing it in a short time. It won’t lead to a scenario where the enemy uses Black Flame Star to attack us, and it will be easier to take it back in the future.” Alicia said calmly to Faraon.

“I know.” Faraon suppressed the anger in his heart.

At this time, many council members were also discussing anxiously, “The Black Flame Star Defense Line has fallen. What do we do now?”

“What else can we do? We can only retreat to Di Yan Star.”

“If you ask me, we should recall General Su Ming and let him reorganize the Sky Dome City troops to lead the recapture of the Black Flame Star Defense Line!”

“That’s feasible! Not only is General Su Ming powerful, but his subordinate troops are also very elite, especially that ship of his—its power is simply incredible!”

“Exactly!” The more the council members discussed, the more feasible they thought it was.

Long Bai listened to their discussion, calmly weighing the feasibility and pros and cons.

At this time, Baikedi took the lead in proposing to Long Bai, “Council President Long Bai, the situation with the fall of Black Flame Star is very critical. Let General Su Ming come back and lead the team to recapture the Black Flame Star Defense Line!”

Long Bai frowned upon hearing this, then coldly refused, “No. I announce a contraction of the defense line. All troops from the Azure Blue Star Defense Line and the Mingyue Star Defense Line are to withdraw to defend the internal defense lines.”

“What? Abandon the Mingyue Star Defense Line and the Azure Blue Star Defense Line?”

“Why?” Alicia and the others were also shocked and very puzzled.

“Silence!” Long Bai said coldly. The noisy council hall immediately fell silent.

Long Bai looked at the crowd and said coldly, “The reason I vetoed recalling Su Ming is because I have thought it through carefully. First, Su Ming is very strong, and there is a certain probability of recapturing Black Flame Star if he leads, but that is only a probability! Secondly, once Su Ming is recalled, the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom and the Kirami will surely make a comeback. The Mingyue Star Defense Line definitely won’t be able to hold, and it will collapse! Furthermore, although the Azure Blue Star Defense Line is temporarily fine, that doesn’t mean there are no variables. You must know that the Mechanical Clan has not exerted their full strength yet; if things go wrong, all three lines will collapse.”

Everyone looked at each other upon hearing Long Bai’s words.

“As for abandoning the Azure Blue Star Defense Line and the Mingyue Star Defense Line to contract the defense, that is because the fall of Black Flame Star has created a gap in our original layout. It is very easy for the enemy to bypass the two major defense lines, and then we will be like turtles in a jar. Additionally, contracting the defense can further strengthen our defense. Do you have any other objections?” Long Bai explained further.

“No.” Everyone replied helplessly.

“Then it’s decided. Issue the order to Dragon Dust and Commander Alekd immediately!” Long Bai finalized the matter directly.

Mingyue Star Defense Line. Inside the room of the Star Destroyer · Thunder Pole.

Buzz buzz~ Su Ming was lying on the bed, his wrist device alarm vibrating continuously.

Little Grey tilted its head and looked at Su Ming.

At this moment, Su Ming opened his eyes groggily and raised his wrist device to check the time; he had already slept for twelve hours.

However, even so, Su Ming still felt his head was particularly heavy.

Su Ming forced himself to sit up from the bed and leaned against it.

Little Grey flapped its wings and landed on Su Ming, rubbing its little head against him.

Su Ming reached out and stroked Little Grey’s head, then raised his wrist device to log into the Star Cluster Forum to check the latest situation.

As a result, he was immediately met with a pinned post.

“Bad news, Black Flame Star has fallen! Sixth Legion · Legion Commander Parekent sacrificed, City Lord Rosa Gaia captured, Black Flame Star self-destructed.”

Su Ming’s heart jumped, and he instantly became energized.

He immediately clicked on the post and saw the video of Black Flame Star’s self-destruction and the retreat of the Sky Dome City troops.

Countless comments scrolled across the screen below the post.

“Sky Dome City really lost this battle unfairly!”

“Damn it, I still can’t figure out how those defensive weapons failed.”

“Sigh, I don’t know what to say. Black Flame Star has fallen again! Of course, I’m not blaming the Sky Dome City soldiers, but don’t you think it’s very strange? In the history of the Federal Government’s three major defense lines, only Black Flame Star has fallen, and it has fallen twice!”

“Yeah, it seems really only Black Flame Star has fallen.”

“So, don’t you think the name Black Flame Star is unlucky?”

“Makes sense!”

Su Ming frowned as he looked at the many comments.

Buzz! At this moment, a message popped up.

“Respected General Su Ming, please immediately go to the Mingyue Star Headquarters conference room to attend an emergency meeting.”

After seeing the message, Su Ming got up from the bed immediately.

Inside the Mingyue Star Defense Line Headquarters conference room.

Generals sat in their seats with heavy hearts and gloomy expressions. Many of them still had bandages wrapped around their bodies.

The atmosphere in the entire conference room was very oppressive, and one could faintly hear some female generals sobbing in the corner.

At this time, a hot-tempered general suppressed the anger in his heart and spoke up, “What the hell is going on! Everyone is busy saving people, why call us here for a meeting at this time?”

“Don’t know, maybe the enemy has moved again.”

“Damn it, if those damned guys dare to come again, I will definitely kill them this time!”

At this moment, the conference room door was pushed open.

Everyone turned to look, and saw Su Ming walking in.

Su Ming was also slightly startled; he clearly felt that the atmosphere in the conference room was wrong, very heavy.

However, he still walked inside.

The generals along the way forced themselves to perk up and greeted Su Ming, “General!”

“Hmm.” Su Ming nodded slightly in response.

At this time, Hessia saw Su Ming and waved his hand, shouting, “Su Ming, over here!”

Seeing Hessia waving at him, Su Ming walked to his side and sat down.

Hessia immediately nudged Su Ming with his elbow and said, “You brat, you are really too unkind. You have so many high-level mechas and warships, yet you didn’t tell us. Is it really good to hide them like this?”

“No, it’s not like that.” Su Ming coughed and replied.

“Not like that? You were clearly afraid we would ask you for them. You underestimate us too much. Are we that kind of person?” Hessia said with a smile.

“How could that be? It’s just that the timing wasn’t right.” Su Ming prevaricated.

He wouldn’t believe Hessia’s words. Although he said he wouldn’t ask for them, that was because the war had already started. If they had known before the war, they definitely would have asked him for them.

“Oh, insincere!” Hessia looked at Su Ming’s expression and said playfully.

“Hehe.” Su Ming smiled awkwardly.

“Forget it, I won’t talk about that with you. Do you know what this emergency meeting is going to discuss?”

“Don’t know. Do you?”

“If I knew, I wouldn’t be asking you.” Hessia replied helplessly.

“If even you don’t know, how would I know? I just woke up.”

“Ah, you were sleeping?”

“Yeah, high-intensity battle, overdrafted too much energy.” Su Ming explained to Hessia.

“That’s true!” Hessia nodded in response.

At this moment, the conference room door opened again, and Dragon Dust, Soleia Commander, and others walked in.

Everyone’s eyes fell on Dragon Dust, and the conference room suddenly became quiet.

Dragon Dust walked to the conference podium, scanned everyone, and said seriously, “Everyone is here, so let’s start this emergency meeting. I believe most of you should have received the news: Black Flame Star has fallen!”

“Hmm.” Su Ming and the others responded with serious expressions.

“Because of the fall of Black Flame Star, the Azure Blue Star Defense Line and the Mingyue Star Defense Line have become unsafe. Therefore, the Federal Council has made the highest decision, requiring us to abandon the Mingyue Star Defense Line and immediately carry out migration and retreat!” Dragon Dust announced to everyone.

As soon as these words were spoken, all the generals in the room exploded, standing up and shouting angrily.

“What did you say? Let us abandon the Mingyue Star Defense Line?”

“This is a defense line we lost so many brothers to hold. You want to abandon it just like that?”

“Yeah, and we haven’t finished rescuing the people yet!”

Su Ming frowned upon hearing Dragon Dust’s words. He didn’t expect Long Bai to actually want to abandon the Mingyue Star Defense Line and conduct a strategic contraction.

“This is the highest order from Council President Long Bai!” Dragon Dust said coldly.

“So what? My brothers are still inside waiting to be saved. Are we not going to save them?”

“That’s right, if you want to retreat, you retreat. I’m not leaving!”

“I’m not leaving either!”

One general after another shouted angrily with red eyes.

“Silence!” Seeing that the situation was about to get out of control, Dragon Dust scolded with a dark face.

Everyone gradually quieted down.

“I don’t care what emotions or dissatisfaction you have. This is an order from the Council. As soldiers, you must execute it unconditionally, otherwise it will be treated as insubordination! Move out to retreat immediately after the meeting ends. You only have 12 hours to retreat. Anyone who doesn’t leave after the deadline will be abandoned.” Dragon Dust said with a very tough attitude.

Once time is delayed, it would be over if they get bitten by Van Lo and Kirami’s troops!

“What about Mingyue Star?” At this time, Commander Fulaia asked in a low voice.

“The Mingyue Star headquarters will be evacuated. As for Mingyue Star, it can only be abandoned. Sometimes, one must be decisive!”

“Understood.” Fulaia replied with a very depressed expression.

Mingyue Star was a planet that Rainy City had been operating for a long time. Abandoning this planet was a very serious blow to Rainy City.

“Alright, I won’t say anything more. Meeting adjourned!” After Dragon Dust announced this, he turned and left directly.

He also felt very stifled holding this meeting, but for the sake of the big picture, he had no choice.

The many generals on the scene stood up, gritting their teeth, and left in anger.

Hessia also said to Su Ming with a grim expression.

“I’m leaving first!”

“Alright!”

Su Ming nodded.

Hessia and the others stood up one after another and left.

Su Ming raised his wristband to send a message to Rhein, then hurriedly left.

Half an hour later, Star Destroyer Leiji opened an exit port.

The V Generation Mecha · Dragon Soul Envoy rushed out, holding an ice coffin in its hands, and flew rapidly toward Star Destroyer · Pray Light.

Click!

The exit port of the Pray Light opened.

The V Generation Mecha · Dragon Soul Envoy flew straight in and docked at the designated bay.

Click!

The cockpit opened, and Su Ming floated down slowly.

At this moment, Lily walked over and spoke coldly.

“Lord Su Ming.”

“Miss Lily, I have brought Asya’s remains over for you.”

Su Ming said to Lily with a hint of apology.

At this time, Rhein controlled the Dragon Soul Envoy to slowly lower the ice coffin.

Inside the transparent ice coffin, a charred corpse was placed.

Lily walked up to the ice coffin, looking at Asya’s remains, her expression becoming increasingly silent, a trace of sorrow appearing in her cold eyes.

“I’m sorry.”

Su Ming said apologetically.

Regardless, Asya could be considered to have died at his hands.

Lily shook her head and said to Su Ming.

“Lord Su Ming, you don’t need to apologize. This was my big brother’s own choice, and for him, it might even be a form of liberation.”

“Alright. Also, the Mingyue Star Defense Line is about to undergo a major evacuation. What are your plans? Do you want to come with me?”

Su Ming looked at Lily with anticipation and asked.

If he could recruit Lily and her group, that would be great.

Lily was silent for a few seconds before explaining to Su Ming.

“Lord Su Ming, thank you for your kindness, and I am very grateful that you saved us. However, we must first return to the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom to pick up our families. As for whether we will stay in the new Apocalypse Divine Kingdom or defect to the Federation, that requires a vote by everyone; it is not something I can decide alone.”

“Alright, I respect your choice. Regardless, the Federation’s doors are always open to you.”

Su Ming said to Lily.

“Thank you.”

Lily bowed slightly to Su Ming.

“Goodbye! Stay safe on the road.”

Su Ming said goodbye to Lily.

“Alright, goodbye!”

Lily nodded.

— —

At this moment, the entire Mingyue Star Defense Line was in motion.

Numerous operational personnel began urgently recovering the defensive weapons one by one.

Shouts rang out continuously in the public communication channel.

“Emergency order: everyone prepare to retreat. Take everything you can carry; if you can’t take it, leave it behind!”

“What? Abandon the defense line?”

“We haven’t finished rescuing the people yet!”

“I’m not leaving!”

“Don’t give me any talk about not leaving. Any personnel with military rank who do not leave will be considered as disobeying orders! If ordinary personnel do not leave, they will be abandoned directly!”

“Damn it!”

On Nether Moon Star.

Countless civilians, carrying large and small bags of luggage, entered the giant spinning-top-shaped fortress on the crescent tip through cloud ladders.

Looking at their abandoned homes, many couldn’t help but burst into tears.

Wuu wuu~

The soldiers maintaining order at the scene also had reddened eyes.

Commander Fulaia stood on the star platform, quietly watching this scene, her aged face revealing a trace of sorrow.

Gwen walked to Commander Fulaia’s side and said with great distress.

“Lord Fulaia, the evacuation work is proceeding very smoothly. It is estimated that all personnel will be transferred in seven hours.”

“I know.”

“Lord Fulaia, are we really just going to abandon Nether Moon Star like this?”

“Gwen, there is gain only when there is sacrifice. Nether Moon Star is indeed important, but people staying alive is more important.”

Commander Fulaia sighed deeply and said.

“Understood.”

Gwen said with disappointment.

Several hours later.

The massive spinning-top-shaped fortress began to detach from Nether Moon Star.

Ship after ship ended their rescue operations and began to recover their search and rescue personnel.

Inside the headquarters central control room.

General Angulate, General Morigko, General Su Ming, and others stood on both sides.

Dragon Dust asked in a deep voice.

“Are you ready?”

“Almost ready. Most personnel have returned, and all weapons that could be taken have been recovered.”

Gwen replied with a heavy heart.

“Good, issue the order immediately. When the time comes, return on schedule!”

Dragon Dust immediately issued the order.

At this moment, very noisy sounds came from outside the central control room.

Dragon Dust frowned upon hearing it and spoke in a deep voice.

“What’s going on outside?”

“Lord Dragon Dust, many generals want to see you.”

Gwen replied after hesitating for a moment.

Upon hearing this, Dragon Dust’s expression became increasingly gloomy.

At this moment, General Angulate said with a stern air.

“I will handle it!”

“Hmm.”

Dragon Dust nodded.

General Angulate walked straight toward the outside of the central control door.

Su Ming followed him upon seeing this.

The moment General Angulate opened the central control door and walked out, officers came up to meet him, one after another pleading with General Angulate.

“Lord Angulate, give us a little more time!”

“We haven’t finished rescuing the people yet!”

“We cannot abandon them!”

“Shut up! This is an order. No one is allowed to disobey, otherwise, you will be dealt with according to military law!”

General Angulate reprimanded them with a very firm attitude.

All the officers present felt their hearts sink to the bottom, and they pleaded unwillingly.

“Lord Angulate, are we just going to watch them die in despair in the darkness?”

“They are still waiting for our rescue!”

“You don’t need to say anything more. When the time comes, return immediately!”

General Angulate replied in an unquestionable tone.

In an instant, everyone felt a bit desperate.

At this moment, Su Ming walked out, sighed, and said to the crowd.

“Alright, stop talking. Since you want to stay and rescue them so much, then stay.”

“Su Ming, you…”

General Angulate looked at Su Ming in shock and said.

Su Ming raised his hand to stop Angulate.

Upon hearing Su Ming’s words, everyone spoke with extreme excitement.

“Really?”

“Yes, but I must make this clear to you: you bear the risks of staying behind yourself, and the Federation will not send anyone to save you!”

“No problem, thank you, Lord Su Ming!”

Many generals replied with tears of gratitude.

“Stay safe, go!”

Su Ming waved his hand at them.

Everyone immediately ran away.

At this moment, General Angulate said to Su Ming with a dark face.

“Su Ming, isn’t this reckless? How could you let them stay?”

“Angulate, listen to me. Human hearts are made of flesh. They were already very dissatisfied; if you force them to leave, it will only make the resentment in their hearts even greater!”

“But you can’t let them stay and sacrifice themselves for nothing!”

“Don’t worry, the people staying behind for rescue are just a small force. The Kirami and God Emperor Van Lo don’t have the energy to deal with them, so there is still a chance.”

Su Ming said calmly.

“Sigh, but this violates military discipline!”

Angulate said, his expression softening quite a bit.

“It’s fine, I will take responsibility for anything that happens!”

Su Ming reached out and patted General Angulate’s shoulder, then turned and left.

Not long after, inside the central control room of the Star Destroyer Leiji.

Su Ming stood on the viewing platform, watching the retreating troops, and sighed slightly.

At this moment, Timmy walked over and said respectfully to Su Ming.

“Lord Su Ming, everything is prepared!”

“Prepare to set off.”

Su Ming nodded slightly and said.

“Yes!”

Timmy nodded in response.

In the starry sky.

The massive fortress and ships began to return, one by one activating their faster-than-light flight devices to enter hyperspace.

— —

VI Fortress-class · Kargersamo

Inside the massive flesh-walled hall.

Deputy Clan Leader Komihe, Elder Osim, Remvaco, and Mirke gathered together.

“Lord Komihe, what should we do now? Adimo has been captured.”

Mirke said very angrily.

Although that guy Adimo had no brain, it had the best relationship with him.

“Let me think.”

Komihe was also very irritable.

At this moment, the space next to them suddenly rippled.

Komihe and the others were shocked, and then Chief Hirolog emerged out of thin air.

“Lord Chief!”

Osim and the others said respectfully.

“Hmm.”

Chief Hirolog made a hoarse sound.

At this time, Komihe immediately apologized to Chief Hirolog.

“Lord Chief, your subordinate is incompetent. The Federation is truly too strong, with one trump card after another. Not only did we fail to break the defense line, but we also suffered heavy losses. Elder Kargersamo was severely damaged, and Elder Adimo was captured. I am willing to accept any punishment.”

“I know. This is not your fault. The Federation has always been very strong; they were just hiding their true strength!”

Chief Hirolog said hoarsely.

“Thank you, Lord Chief.”

Komihe replied gratefully.

At this moment, Chief Hirolog turned his head to look around and said hoarsely.

“Where is Irinris? Didn’t she come?”

“No, I didn’t see her. If she had been here, we wouldn’t have fought so miserably.”

Komihe replied with some annoyance.

At this moment, a small jellyfish-shaped Kirami floated in.

Komihe raised its left claw, and that jellyfish-shaped Kirami landed in its claw.

Komihe read the information from it and immediately reported to Chief Hirolog.

“Lord Chief, the Federation has begun to shrink its defense line, and the Mingyue Star Defense Line troops have begun a major retreat. Should we pursue them immediately?”

“No. The Federation is stronger than you imagine. Pushing too hard won’t do us any good. Let others wear them down first.”

Chief Hirolog said hoarsely.

“Yes!”

Komihe replied respectfully.

At this moment, a wave of ice-blue cold air permeated the area, followed by the figure of Deputy Patriarch Irinris appearing from the cold air.

After seeing Irinris, Komihe was also annoyed and questioned Irinris.

“Irinris, the war is already over, and you only arrive now!”

“So what?”

Irinris replied coldly.

“You!”

Deputy Clan Leader Komihe became even more furious. If Chief Hirolog were not present, it would never have let it go like this.

At this moment, Chief Hirolog looked at Irinris and found that her aura had weakened, so he asked in confusion.

“Irinris, are you injured?”

Komihe and the others were stunned when they heard Chief Hirolog’s words.

Irinris could actually get injured?

Although they disliked Irinris very much, no one doubted her strength.

Even though Komihe had now evolved to the Emperor level, it dared not underestimate Irinris.

“Yes, on my way here, I ran into General Su Ming of the Federation and was injured by him.”

Irinris said coldly.

In fact, the reason Irinris arrived so late was purely because part of her source power had been devoured by Ilyinas, and she had to find a place to rest and stabilize her injuries.

“How is that possible? How could Su Ming be your opponent? Chief, do not believe her words.”

Komihe did not believe Irinris’s words at all.

“Believe it or not, it’s up to you!”

Irinris had no intention of explaining at all.

“Komihe, no need to say more. Irinris is indeed injured. But how exactly did you lose to General Su Ming of the Federation?”

Chief Hirolog asked while looking at Irinris.

Facing Chief Hirolog’s inquiry, Irinris immediately recalled the pair of eyes she had seen. A trace of fear flashed across her cold eyes; that was an existence even more terrifying than Chief Hirolog.

“Irinris?”

Chief Hirolog keenly sensed Irinris’s emotional fluctuation and spoke again in a deep voice.

“Nothing, I was just accidentally ambushed.”

Irinris ultimately did not say what she had seen, choosing instead to conceal it.

“Is that so?”

Chief Hirolog always felt that something was not quite right.

“Yes.”

Irinris’s mood returned to normal, and she said indifferently.

“Hmm, be careful next time you fight. Do not underestimate any human.”

Seeing Irinris say this, Chief Hirolog did not continue to press the matter.

“Understood.”

Irinris replied coldly.

— —

Inside the central control room of the Star Destroyer Leiji.

Su Ming sat on the command chair, repeatedly watching the video of the fall of Black Flame Star, his brows almost knit together.

At this moment, Celes’s figure appeared beside Su Ming.

She looked at Su Ming and said with a smile.

“Su Ming, what’s wrong?”

“Nothing, I am looking at the data on the fall of the Black Flame Star Defense Line.”

“What’s so interesting about this?”

“The reason why the Black Flame Star Defense Line fell so quickly this time is entirely because the defensive weapons suddenly paralyzed, and ultimately, all of this is because of Pamier!”

Su Ming said in a deep voice.

“That’s right!”

“This Pamier is truly very lethal. Mechanical weapons are paralyzed in minutes in front of it. How can we fight like this?”

“Oh, I can’t do anything about that either. In battle, let alone paralysis, even if a weapon just crashes for a moment, it’s fatal. If there were no Pamier, the Federation would still have the strength to fight the Mechanical Clan, but with this guy around, what’s the point of fighting?”

Celes also replied with a worried face.

“Is there no way to deal with it?”

“What way could there be? You have to know how many years human technology has been developing; how could it be its opponent?”

“Then how did you deal with it during the previous expedition? Back then, there weren’t even any Biological Mecha.”

Su Ming asked.

“Oh, that kind of thing didn’t happen back then. Because there were Mechanical Friends helping, Pamier was suppressed by the Mechanical Friends.”

Celes explained to Su Ming.

“So that’s it.”

“So the best solution is still to find that Mechanical Friend to help.”

“The problem is that we can’t contact it. Council President Long Bai and I have tried contacting it, but there has been no response.”

Su Ming said helplessly.

“Just because it doesn’t respond to you doesn’t mean I can’t! I am the Child of Destiny; it will definitely respond to me.”

Celes said confidently, with her hands on her hips.

“Go, go, go.”

Su Ming’s mouth twitched slightly, and he waved his hand, saying.

“Oh, don’t disbelieve me. Let me try later.”

Celes said to Su Ming.

“We’ll talk about it later.”

Su Ming sighed and replied.