Chapter 487: All or Nothing

After An Ruoxue closed the door, she asked with a slight smile.

“Please sit down. Would you like anything to drink?”

“No, let’s talk business first. What’s the situation now?”

Su Ming walked to the sofa, sat down, and asked.

“Alright, I’ll keep it simple. First, City Lord Alicia of Rainy City has been angered. The Federation’s forces launched a full-scale attack on the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom in the Tidal Star Sea not long ago, and most of the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom’s forces are tied up. This is a huge opportunity for us, and we’ve decided to launch a full-scale offensive.”

An Ruoxue said to Su Ming.

“Hmm, where are you going to attack? What’s the enemy’s deployment like, how many troops do they have? How many troops do you have?”

Su Ming nodded slightly and asked.

The timing they chose was excellent. A full-scale war breaking out in the Tidal Star Sea would definitely tie up a large number of Apocalypse Divine Kingdom’s forces.

An Ruoxue raised her wristband and tapped a few times, projecting a star map.

At this moment, Celes floated out from Su Ming’s pocket, curiously looking at the star map.

An Ruoxue pointed at a planet on the star map and introduced it.

“Our target for attack is this Saint Timan Planet. To our knowledge, the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom’s new material reserves, production lines, and secret laboratories are all located here. This planet’s position is perfectly situated between the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom’s rear production area and the central point of Divine Authority Star.”

“Hmm, what’s the defense situation of this planet like?”

Su Ming asked with a serious expression.

“Saint Timan Planet is a stationary planet; it cannot move on its own. However, the entire planet has undergone special modification, essentially making it no different from a planetary fortress, equipped with numerous defensive weapons. The four directions of Saint Timan Planet are respectively deployed with a large number of space fortresses, space-based weapons, and ship defenses.”

An Ruoxue explained simply.

“So, specifically, how many troops do they have? How many troops do you have?”

Su Ming asked with a deep frown.

“According to the information provided by our inside contact, the total defensive forces in the four directions of Saint Timan Planet amount to 6 million. Moreover, each direction has a V Generation Mecha stationed, although they are all low-spec, their strength cannot be underestimated.”

“What about Saint Timan Planet itself?”

“Unclear. We don’t have any related information.”

“Then how many troops do you have?”

“Combined from all four sides, we have a total of 10 million troops, including 1 planetary fortress, 8 Level 5 Battleships, 56 4th Generation Battleships, and as for V Generation Mechas, we each have one, totaling 4 units. Among them, my father’s unit has better performance, being a high-spec version.”

An Ruoxue roughly explained to Su Ming.

“Then how do you plan to fight?”

After hearing the troop numbers of both sides, Su Ming’s brows furrowed instantly, and he asked in a deep voice.

Although on the surface, An Ruoxue’s side had more troops, it was important to remember that many of their troops were just for show, whereas the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom’s forces were not, and the situation inside Saint Timan Planet was still unknown.

“Our combat plan is to launch attacks simultaneously from all four sides, defeat the outer defensive forces, and finally concentrate our assault on Saint Mandi Planet. However, who will be responsible for attacking which direction has not yet been decided. This will be discussed privately at the last minute to prevent any leaks.”

An Ruoxue explained to Su Ming.

“Hmm, I understand.”

Su Ming nodded.

At this moment, An Ruoxue suddenly thought of something and immediately said to Su Ming.

“Su Ming, why don’t you join the battle as my personal guard?”

“That’s fine, but in my current state, I can’t stay by your side.”

Su Ming replied, finding it a bit tricky.

“That’s simple. I’ll just disguise you.”

“Can that work?”

“Don’t worry, the technology of our Apocalypse Divine Kingdom isn’t as advanced as the Federation’s, and their means of identifying people are limited. So you don’t need to worry, just a slight alteration, and you definitely won’t be recognized.”

An Ruoxue reached out, took Su Ming’s hand, and walked towards the dressing table.

“Alright.”

Seeing An Ruoxue say so, Su Ming could only cooperate and sat down in front of the dressing table.

An Ruoxue happily picked up the makeup items on the dressing table and began to draw Su Ming’s eyebrows and apply makeup.

Time passed by second by second.

“Done!”

An Ruoxue said with a cheerful mood.

Upon hearing An Ruoxue’s words, Su Ming looked up at himself in the mirror. His originally fair and sunny appearance had now become very delicate and feminine.

For a moment, the muscles on Su Ming’s face twitched uncontrollably, and he asked with a darkened expression.

“Ruoxue, don’t you think there’s something wrong with your drawing?”

“Ah? What’s wrong? Isn’t it pretty?”

An Ruoxue was slightly startled and asked.

“Didn’t you notice you drew me like a girl?”

Su Ming replied angrily.

An Ruoxue heard Su Ming’s words, looked closely, and burst out laughing, apologizing.

“Sorry, my aesthetic sense thought this looked better, and I didn’t pay attention for a moment.”

At this moment, Celes also looked at Su Ming’s face and said with great surprise.

“Wow, this magic is amazing! There’s no difference from a girl. Add a long wig, and it’s perfect! Haha!”

“Celes, stop laughing.”

Su Ming replied exasperatedly.

“Haha, no, let me laugh a little longer!”

Celes rolled around on the ground, almost going crazy with laughter.

Su Ming angrily said to An Ruoxue.

“Ruoxue, quickly change it back for me.”

“Okay, wait a moment.”

An Ruoxue suppressed her laughter and redrew Su Ming’s makeup.

Half an hour later, after An Ruoxue completely changed the makeup. Su Ming looked at himself in the mirror, he had become much more masculine, his skin was also painted a bit darker, and his appearance had changed significantly. Even familiar people, if they didn’t look carefully, might not be able to recognize him.

“How about it? Are you satisfied now?”

An Ruoxue asked with a smile.

“It’s alright.”

Su Ming nodded slightly.

“Wait a moment, I’ll get you something.”

An Ruoxue said to Su Ming.

“Okay.”

Su Ming nodded.

At this moment, An Ruoxue walked to her storage cabinet, opened it, and took out a set of advanced Third Generation Exoskeleton Armor from inside.

“This set of exoskeleton armor is for you.”

“You had this thing, why didn’t you say so earlier? Why bother with the disguise?”

Su Ming replied with a darkened face.

The Third Generation Exoskeleton Armor comes with a helmet; he just needed to put it on.

“No, caution is the parent of safety. I’m doing this for your own good.”

An Ruoxue replied with a playful smile.

“Alright.”

Su Ming was also left with no temper by An Ruoxue.

“Su Ming, what Mecha do you have on hand now?”

An Ruoxue asked while helping Su Ming put on the Third Generation Exoskeleton Armor.

“The most advanced Mecha I have right now is Light Wing.”

Su Ming replied with a bit of a headache.

“A Third Generation Mecha definitely won’t do. I’ll get you a Pseudo V-generation Mecha; you can make do with that for now.”

“Okay!”

“Actually, I know this is a bit unfair to you. Normally, my father’s V Generation Mecha should be given to you to pilot, that would be the most effective. But as you know, that’s impossible, unless we reveal your identity to him.”

An Ruoxue said somewhat helplessly.

“It’s fine, a Pseudo V-generation Mecha is enough. However, I have something I want to ask of you.”

Su Ming said after some thought.

“Tell me.”

An Ruoxue asked curiously.

“Can you transfer my squad over? If they follow the Theological Corps into battle, I doubt many will survive; they might just become cannon fodder.”

Su Ming sighed slightly.

Although Vickent and the others were prepared to die in battle, Su Ming still wanted to keep them alive as much as possible.

“No problem. I’ll tell Dikufa and then transfer them all over to join my personal guard squad.”

An Ruoxue nodded in reply.

If Dikufa wasn’t her person, this matter would indeed be difficult to handle and could easily alarm Emka In, but now it was just a simple favor.

“Thank you.”

Upon hearing An Ruoxue’s reply, a weight was lifted from Su Ming’s heart.

“I’m the one who should really be saying thank you.”

An Ruoxue revealed a bright smile and replied softly.

Su Ming was slightly silent upon hearing An Ruoxue’s words, then spoke.

“It’s getting late. I’ll go back and inform Vickent and the others first.”

“Okay, see you tomorrow morning. I’ll take you to visit the personal guard squad and the Mechas.”

An Ruoxue said to Su Ming.

“Hmm.”

Su Ming then left with Celes.

Inside the connecting passage between the Faith and the fortress, Vickent and Jeva waited patiently.

At this moment, Su Ming walked over from a distance and stopped directly in front of the two.

Vickent looked at the person in front of him, wearing a Third Generation Exoskeleton Armor and whose appearance was unclear, and was also startled, subconsciously saying.

“Officer.”

“It’s me.”

Su Ming said with a smile.

“Lord, why are you dressed like this?”

Vickent and the other man said with joyful expressions.

“It’s a long story, so I won’t go into it for now. Listen carefully to what I’m about to say.”

“Okay.”

“I’ve already found someone to transfer you to Miss An Ruoxue’s command. Dikufa will come to notify you soon. You just need to discreetly obey and absolutely do not spread the word.”

Su Ming said to Vickent and the other man.

“Understood.”

Although Vickent and the other man were very surprised, they still responded immediately.

“Hmm, I will lead you in this war. But remember my words, try your best to survive!”

Su Ming reached out and patted their shoulders.

“Yes, Lord.”

Vickent and the other man responded with slightly moist eyes.

The next morning.

An Ruoxue opened the door and walked out, seeing Su Ming leaning against the wall, having waited for a long time. She then smiled and said,

“Good morning.”

“Hmm.”

Su Ming nodded slightly.

“Let’s go, I’ll take you to the hangar.”

An Ruoxue said with a relaxed mood.

Su Ming followed An Ruoxue towards the mobile platform.

A moment later, they took the mobile platform to Hangar 2.

Click!

As the metal door of the mobile platform opened, a bustling scene came into view.

Mechas were neatly arranged in their parking bays, and numerous logistics personnel were operating maintenance equipment, working overtime to perform the final maintenance on the Mechas.

“Reiko, hurry up!”

“Got it.”

An Ruoxue led Su Ming off the mobile platform and walked forward.

Along the way, whether they were logistics personnel or soldiers at work, upon seeing An Ruoxue, they all bowed and greeted her.

“Miss!”

An Ruoxue nodded slightly in response and introduced to Su Ming.

“The Mechas and combat personnel in this hangar are all my personal guards.”

“They look well-trained. What’s the exact number?”

Su Ming glanced around and saw several Four-Generation Mechas, Light Shadow, and thirty Third Generation Mechas, Light Wing, with the rest all being Second Generation Mechas, Light Guard.

“There are a total of 500 Mechas.”

An Ruoxue replied with a smile.

“Not bad.”

Su Ming nodded slightly in response.

“Actually, I wanted to form more, but unfortunately, the funding is limited.”

“I understand. Being able to form a force of this scale is already quite impressive. And I think a military unit doesn’t necessarily need to be large in number; it’s more important to be elite.”

“I think so too. That one is the Mecha for you.”

An Ruoxue pointed to the parking bay ahead.

Su Ming heard An Ruoxue’s words and looked up.

A Pseudo V-generation Mecha, the Frost Envoy, standing 42 meters tall, entirely made of snow-white metal with a special luster on its surface, a snowflake mark branded on its chest, vector assist devices on both sides of its waist, an plasma beam cannon embedded in its shoulder, sharp metal claws gripping a white long spear, and two pairs of mechanical Light Wings embedded in its back, exuded a powerful aura and came into view.

“High-end custom mecha,” Su Ming said, approaching and observing it carefully.

“Hmm, are you satisfied?” An Ruoxue asked with a smile.

“I’m quite satisfied, but this one should be your mecha, right? If you give it to me, what will you use?”

“You don’t have to worry about that; I have another Pseudo V-generation biological mecha.”

“Pseudo V-generation biological mecha? You all have these?” Su Ming was also very surprised.

“My father gave it to me. I’m not quite sure how he got it. Originally, I thought of giving you that Pseudo V-generation biological mecha, but considering it would be too conspicuous for you, and your body has severe contaminated bloodstains, I decided to pilot it myself,” An Ruoxue explained to Su Ming.

“Alright.” Su Ming was also a little touched. Even though he had hidden his body so well, she still noticed the contaminated bloodstains on him.

At this moment, Captain Haixia walked over and respectfully greeted An Ruoxue.

“Miss!”

“What is it?” An Ruoxue looked at Captain Haixia and asked.

Haixia did not answer An Ruoxue but instead looked at Su Ming.

“He’s one of us, absolutely trustworthy. From now on, he will be my right-hand man, just like you,” An Ruoxue said to Haixia.

After hearing this, Haixia spoke.

“Miss, the Master wants you to attend a private meeting to discuss the specific combat strategy.”

“You two, come with me to the meeting!” An Ruoxue said after hearing this.

“Alright!” Su Ming and Haixia responded simultaneously.

An Ruoxue led the people towards the mobile platform.

A moment later, they arrived at a long corridor, with soldiers wearing Second Generation exoskeleton armor standing on both sides.

Upon seeing An Ruoxue, these soldiers all bowed in salute.

An Ruoxue led Su Ming and the other person all the way inside. When they reached the end, an ancient conference room door came into view.

The soldiers responsible for guarding respectfully pushed open the door.

Su Ming followed An Ruoxue inside and arrived at a small conference room.

The entire conference room was not large, only about two hundred square meters, with a circular conference table in the center, surrounded by mechanical chairs.

At this moment, Corona Ann, Foluoke, Misa, and Emka In were already seated.

“Ruoxue, you’re here!” Kaisa and Comlifu greeted her enthusiastically.

“Mm.” An Ruoxue replied with a slight smile to the two of them.

Seeing An Ruoxue smile at them, Kaisa and the other person were instantly invigorated, eagerly inviting her.

“Ruoxue, why don’t you sit here?”

“No, I’ll just sit next to Father,” An Ruoxue replied with a smile, then walked over and sat beside Corona Ann.

Su Ming and Haixia stood behind An Ruoxue.

Corona Ann was very pleased to see An Ruoxue so sensible, and in a very good mood, he said, “Everyone is here, let’s start discussing the combat strategy now.”

“Alright!” Emka In and the others nodded in agreement.

Corona Ann waved his hand, and a star map of the entire St. Timan Planet region was projected in the center of the circular conference table, with four attack directions marked.

“My combat plan is for everyone to be responsible for one direction of attack, to defeat the external defensive forces, and at the same time prevent the enemy from escaping. Finally, we will jointly besiege St. Timan Planet and wipe them out. If this operation is successful, we can not only severely damage God Emperor Fanluo but also obtain a massive amount of high-grade materials, as well as the production lines for the Silver Executor and the Red Nu Spear, greatly enhancing our strength!”

“Mm.” Emka In and the others agreed.

“Since everyone has no objection to this combat plan, we will now allocate the combat areas. First, for the frontal battlefield, where the enemy’s defensive forces are the strongest and the attack difficulty is the greatest, I will be responsible. Do you have any objections?” Corona Ann said to everyone.

“None.” Foluoke and the other two all agreed.

“The enemies on the left will be your responsibility, Foluoke.”

“No problem!”

“The enemies on the right will be your responsibility, Misa.”

“Okay.” Misa readily agreed.

Emka In’s brow immediately furrowed upon hearing this.

At this moment, Corona Ann said to Emka In, “Lord Emka In, will you be responsible for the rear?”

“No, Lord Corona Ann, this arrangement is difficult for our Theological Corps to handle,” Emka In refused in a deep voice.

When Corona Ann heard Emka In’s words, his heart sank to the bottom.

At this moment, Misa, seeing Emka In object, immediately scoffed, “Lord Emka In, didn’t you say before how brave the Theological Corps was, and how firm your resolve to resist was? How did you chicken out so quickly?”

“Misa, we are not afraid or scared, but this is beyond our capacity.”

“How is it beyond? Aren’t the enemy’s forces all the same?”

“Misa, if you’re going to put it that way, why don’t we switch?” Emka In replied with a cold snort.

“Why? I’m not switching.” Misa was speechless for a moment, then directly refused.

Su Ming saw this scene without any surprise. Although the enemy’s forces in the rear were not many, that direction had the most variables. Once the reinforcements from the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom arrived, and they hadn’t yet broken through St. Timan Planet, they would be attacked from both front and back, leading to a very ugly death.

The reason Corona Ann let Emka In be in charge of that area was partly because the Theological Corps had relatively more troops, and of course, he also had some selfish motives.

Compared to Foluoke and Misa, Emka In could only be considered an outsider, and their relationship was not as close; their relationship was more of a collaboration.

At this time, Corona Ann persuaded Emka In, “Lord Emka In, I know that area is not easy to handle, but our current forces are too limited, so I hope you can agree.”

“No, this is truly beyond our capabilities. I also have to consider the people below, and I hope Lord Corona Ann can understand,” Emka In replied with a very strong attitude.

Corona Ann’s expression changed for a moment, then he turned to Foluoke and said, “Brother Foluoke, how about you switch with Emka In?”

“Brother Corona Ann, it’s not that I’m unwilling, but my troops are so few that it’s really difficult to handle,” Foluoke immediately made an excuse, his eyes darting around.

Corona Ann’s face was very ugly when he saw that no one was willing to fight in the rear. These guys were all shrewd, but he still suppressed his anger.

At this moment, they absolutely could not quarrel. Once they missed the opportunity to attack, that would be truly losing a lot for a little gain.

Corona Ann took a deep breath and said to Emka In, “Lord Emka In, how about this. We switch, you take the frontal battlefield, and I’ll be responsible for the rear battlefield?”

“Alright!” Emka In’s expression changed for a moment after hearing Corona Ann’s words, and he finally replied.

Although there were more enemies on the frontal battlefield, at least they were fixed and had fewer variables. Even if they lost, they could directly retreat to the rear production area.

Seeing Emka In agree, Corona Ann’s expression softened slightly as he said, “Since everyone has no objections, the combat plan is settled. We will act immediately after the meeting ends.”

“No problem!” Emka In and the other four nodded in agreement.

“Finally, I want to say something: our action this time is a do-or-die situation; there is no retreat. No one is allowed to shrink back!” Corona Ann looked at everyone and said sternly.

“Lord Corona Ann is right. To ensure everything is foolproof, I propose that we all swear an oath in the name of the Divine Lord!” Emka In said in a deep voice.

“No problem.” Corona Ann and the other three nodded in agreement.

The four immediately raised their hands simultaneously and spoke.

“Oh Divine Lord above, in this battle, I, Corona Ann, swear to advance and retreat with all of you. If I betray my trust or retreat, may I not die a good death!”

“Oh Divine Lord above, in this battle, I, Emka In, swear…”

Su Ming, standing nearby, watched the four swear an oath in the name of the Divine Lord, and was speechless, his mouth twitching slightly.

“Good, I wish us triumph. Meeting adjourned!” Corona Ann said solemnly to everyone.

Emka In and the other three immediately led their people out of the conference room.

As they walked out of the conference room, Foluoke and Misa exchanged glances, snorted, and each walked away in a different direction.

After Misa walked away with Kaisa, he sternly reprimanded Kaisa with a gloomy face.

“Last time I created such a good opportunity for you, and you couldn’t even grasp it, and even fell into it yourself. You’re truly stupid beyond belief!”

“I’m sorry, Father,” Kaisa replied, lowering his head.

“Forget it, let’s go quickly. This time, our opportunity has come.”

“What opportunity, Father?”

“You’re truly incredibly stupid. In this operation, we must redeem ourselves. While Corona Ann and Emka In are holding back the enemy, we will attack St. Timan Planet and seize the materials, weapons, and technology inside. By then, we will have completely risen, and Corona Ann and the others will have to act according to our will.”

“Father is brilliant.”

“Don’t be happy too soon. Don’t forget that Foluoke is also competing with us. We must break through before him,” Misa said to Kaisa.

“Yes.” Kaisa nodded quickly in response.

Inside the conference room.

An Ruoxue asked Corona Ann with some concern, “Father, is it okay for us to attack the rear?”

“No problem, just be quick. Let’s go to the central control room,” Corona Ann said to An Ruoxue.

“Alright!” An Ruoxue nodded in response.

Corona Ann led An Ruoxue and the others out of the conference room and headed towards the central control room.

Soon after, Su Ming followed Corona Ann into the central control room.

The entire central control room had a square structure, with a concave circular control panel, and in the center of the depression, a virtual operation interface was displayed. In front of the control panel, there was a square command platform with a command chair on it.

At this moment, numerous operators were busy conducting the final checks on the fortress.

Corona Ann walked directly to the command chair and sat down. An Ruoxue waited behind him, and Su Ming and the others stood in a corner.

At this moment, an old man wearing a white research coat, a monocle, with a hunched body and a face full of furrowed wrinkles, walked up to Corona Ann and said, “Lord Corona Ann!”

“Dr. Olga, are you ready?” Corona Ann asked politely.

“Lord Corona Ann, everything is ready. When the battle begins, you can use the mechanical optical computer as much as you like,” Olga replied with a smile.

“Very good.” Corona Ann replied with satisfaction.

Su Ming looked at Olga with some curiosity. This guy seemed to be no simple person.

At this moment, Celes shared the information into Su Ming’s vision.

“Dr. Olga, Apocalypse Divine Kingdom SSS-level wanted criminal, former chief research doctor of Apocalypse Divine Kingdom.”

Su Ming was also very surprised after seeing the information. So this guy was the former chief research doctor of the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom. No wonder he felt this guy was not simple.

At this moment, a middle-aged man in a white military uniform, with half his face covered in hideous scars and sharp eyes, reported, “Lord Corona Ann, the Theological Corps’s warships have detached from the fortress!”

A virtual image appeared, showing the ships of Emka In’s three factions departing the fortress and heading in different directions.

Corona Ann issued the order in a low voice.

“Norp, activate stealth mode!”

“Yes!”

“Target: behind Saint Timan Planet!”

Norp immediately executed the order.

The surface of the entire Holy Shadow Fortress glowed faintly, and the massive fortress began to become indistinct, finally disappearing.

Immediately after, the Holy Shadow Fortress maneuvered towards Saint Mandi Planet.

—

Inside Saint Timan Planet.

An old man, dressed in an ancient white priestly robe, with skin like withered wood, deeply sunken eye sockets, cold eyes, and an aura that sent shivers down one’s spine, walked deeper along a cold metal passage with several subordinates.

The soldiers along the way, seeing the old man, bowed and greeted him tremblingly.

“Dussaca!”

The old man before them was none other than Dussaca, another Deputy Archon of the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom, and also the left arm of God Emperor Fanluo.

As for Deputy Archon Edrig, he was God Emperor Fanluo’s right arm.

Dussaca walked past expressionlessly, finally arriving before a cold, large door.

The soldiers responsible for guarding it immediately opened the door.

Dussaca entered with his subordinates, and the entire scene suddenly opened up, followed by a shocking sight.

On the fixed racks in front, rows of newly produced Silver Executors were displayed.

At this moment, an old man wearing a white research coat, bald, and with black acne on his face, walked over and greeted him respectfully.

“Dussaca, you’re here.”

“Gamian, how is the production coming along?”

Dussaca asked in a cold voice.

“Sir, look, these are all freshly produced, and besides these, we’ve also produced a large number of Red Nu Spears!”

Gamian reported to Dussaca.

“Mm, very good. How is the progress on that item?”

“Dussaca, rest assured, that item will be manufactured soon.”

“Well done. With so many Silver Executors and Red Nu Spears, no matter how strong the Federation’s high-end weapons are, they’ll be overwhelmed!”

Dussaca said, greatly pleased.

“Sir is right!”

Gamian replied respectfully.

—

Seventeen hours later.

Inside the Holy Shadow Fortress’s central control room.

Corona Ann sat silently in the command chair, barely moving.

Su Ming looked at Corona Ann’s back, as if a thousand pounds were pressing down on him, and he felt a slight stir in his heart.

It wasn’t easy for Corona Ann; he carried the hope of the entire declining royal family, and this battle was a gamble of everything he had.

At this moment, Norp reported to Corona Ann.

“Corona Ann, we are expected to exit superluminal flight in five minutes and arrive 50,000 kilometers behind Saint Timan Planet.”

“Mm.”

Corona Ann raised his wristband, checked the time, and nodded slightly.

Upon hearing this, everyone’s nerves immediately tensed, and the atmosphere became very solemn.

It was about to begin!

Soon, five minutes passed.

A ripple appeared in the dark starry sky, and the Holy Shadow Fortress, in stealth mode, slowly emerged.

Corona Ann immediately issued an order.

“Activate the optical device for long-range imaging!”

“Yes!”

Norp immediately complied.

Soon, the image captured by the optical imaging device appeared, revealing a black planet floating in the distant starry sky.

In the area behind Saint Timan Planet, there were suspended numerous top-shaped mechanical fortresses, ‘Light Fortresses,’ with many launch ports and large-caliber beam cannons on their surfaces, as well as crystal-flower-shaped space-based weapons, ‘Prism Cannons.’ In addition, there were many patrol ships and mechas.

“Corona Ann, the enemy’s rear defenses are not weak; it will be difficult to break through in a short time.”

Norp said in a deep voice.

“Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Sound the battle alarm; I’m leaving this to you!”

Corona Ann said to Norp.

“Yes!”

Norp nodded heavily in response.

Corona Ann stood up from the command chair and walked towards the mobile platform with An Ruoxue and the others.

After they stepped onto the mobile platform, the entire platform descended.

At this moment, Corona Ann instructed An Ruoxue.

“Ruoxue, protect yourself during the battle. Don’t rush too far ahead; just stay behind me.”

“Understood.”

An Ruoxue nodded heavily in response.

Click!

The mobile platform first arrived at Hangar 1.

The moment the metal door opened, rows of soldiers in Second Generation exoskeleton armor stood grimly beside their respective mechas.

Looking across, one couldn’t see the end.

Su Ming’s eyes flickered; this unit seemed exceptionally well-equipped.

Corona Ann led his subordinates down.

The mobile platform slowly closed and moved towards Hangar 2.

Click!

Soon, the mobile platform arrived at Hangar 2, and the metal door slowly opened.

“Let’s go!”

An Ruoxue took a deep breath, her eyes becoming very resolute, and led Su Ming and the other person off the mobile platform.

At this time, all of An Ruoxue’s personal guards were in position inside Hangar 2.

An Ruoxue said nothing, simply raising her hand and waving.

Numerous personal guards boarded their mechas.

Su Ming walked directly towards the Pseudo V-generation Mecha, Frost Envoy, while Haixia walked towards the Pseudo V-generation Standard Mecha, Radiant Messenger.

Soon, Su Ming reached the Frost Envoy, activated the anti-gravity device, and successfully entered the mecha cockpit.

The entire cockpit was very spacious, and the air was filled with a faint, pleasant fragrance.

Su Ming walked to the pilot’s seat and sat down.

“Looks pretty good, huh?”

Celes floated out, scanned the mecha, and said.

“Mm, Celes, can you connect to this mecha?”

“No problem!”

“You assist me in combat.”

After Su Ming finished speaking, he activated the super-neural connection device to start the mecha.

Buzz!

The electronic eyes of the Pseudo V-generation Mecha, Frost Envoy, immediately lit up.

At this moment, the broadcast sounded.

“All boarding exits open, all combat personnel deploy…”

Su Ming controlled the Frost Envoy and rushed towards the open boarding exit.

Whoosh!

The Frost Envoy burst out of the fortress at extreme speed, appearing in the vast starry sky.

At this time, swarms of mechas poured out of the fortress like bees, and two Level 5 Battleships and numerous Level 4 Battleships were also rapidly detaching from the fortress.

Su Ming opened the communication channel and connected with Vickent and the others.

“Vickent, come here.”

“Sir, what mecha are you piloting? It looks so powerful!”

Vickent and the others, seeing the Pseudo V-generation Mecha piloted by Su Ming, replied with great excitement.

“A Pseudo V-generation Mecha. Perhaps you’ll also have a chance to pilot one in the future.”

Su Ming encouraged Vickent and the others.

“Mm-hmm!”

Vickent replied excitedly.

At this moment, a boarding exit opened, and a fifty-meter-tall Pseudo V-generation Biological Mecha, Youguang Envoy, charged out. Its ugly monster head was encased in white metal armor, it had two crimson eyes, a mouth filled with rows of sharp teeth, a white long spear in its hand, and two pairs of white Light Wings embedded in its back, radiating a terrifying aura.

Su Ming glanced at the biological mecha piloted by An Ruoxue and couldn’t help but praise it.

“This biological mecha is quite good.”

“It’s just so-so. If you’re talking truly, it’s far from what Xiguang Laboratory produces. The quality of a biological mecha has only two standards: one is pollution intensity, and the other is the degree of biological characteristic utilization.”

Celes said with great confidence.

“Don’t be too harsh. After all, the Federation was the first to develop this technology.”

Su Ming replied with a smile.

“Alright.”

Celes didn’t say much more.

At this moment, a sixty-meter-tall V Generation Mecha, Destroyer Messenger (High-Spec Version), flew out. It was entirely constructed from off-white metal, covered with special circuits, bore a sacred symbol on its chest, had a super-particle beam cannon embedded in its shoulder, held a white chain spear, and radiated a powerful aura.

Su Ming turned his head to look. If there were no surprises, the one piloting this V Generation Mecha should be Corona Ann.

At this moment, An Ruoxue’s voice sounded in the public communication channel.

“Everyone, form up!”

“Yes!”

Everyone responded.

Soon, everyone formed into a square formation.

At this moment, Corona Ann, piloting the V Generation Mecha, Destroyer Messenger, flew to the very front.

He opened the all-hands communication channel and said grimly.

“Everyone, the final moment has arrived. This is our only chance to rescue our oppressed compatriots from the tyrannical God Emperor Fanluo. This battle can only end in victory; failure is not an option!”

“Victory!”

Everyone passionately shouted the slogan.

“Very good, kill!”

Corona Ann roared grimly.

—

Inside the central control room of Saint Timan Planet.

Dussaca sat in the command chair, his right hand resting on the armrest, his index finger gently tapping it, seemingly lost in thought.

Suddenly, a piercing alarm sounded, followed by dense red dots appearing on the outer ring of the scanning device screen.

One by one, red warning boxes popped up.

“Warning: Holy Shadow Fortress detected!”

“Warning: Level 5 Battleship detected!”

At this moment, a robust, stern-looking middle-aged man in Fourth Generation gray combat armor anxiously reported to Dussaca.

“This is bad, Dussaca, a large-scale rebel army has been detected! And it’s not just one force; we’re surrounded!”

“A bunch of good-for-nothings! What are the sentries doing? You’ve let the enemy get right up to our faces.”

Dussaca’s old face twitched when he heard Feielu’s report, and he immediately reprimanded him coldly.

“I’m not sure. The outer sentries haven’t sent back any warning information.”

Feielu’s forehead broke out in a thin sweat, and he replied nervously.

“A bunch of traitors! How many enemy troops are there?”

Dussaca, suppressing the anger in his heart, asked after hearing Feielu’s words.

“We’re still counting, but from the current situation, it seems they outnumber us!”

“Hmph, immediately connect me to Generals Mudiya, Laibote, Aspine, and Hoshoul!”

Dussaca immediately issued the order.

“Yes!”

Feielu immediately began the operation.

Whoosh!

The holographic images of the four generals appeared. They looked grimly at Dussaca and greeted him respectfully.

“Dussaca!”

“Mudiya, the four of you listen well. Guard your defensive areas well; you absolutely cannot let them break through, or don’t blame me for being impolite.”

“Understood!”

Mudiya and the four others replied sternly.

Dussaca waved his hand and immediately cut off the communication.

“Dussaca, should we send out a distress signal?”

Feielu asked, somewhat hesitantly.

“Nonsense! If anything goes wrong here, even if we had ten lives, it wouldn’t be enough to account to God Emperor Fanluo!”

Dussaca reprimanded Feielu.

In fact, Dussaca wasn’t afraid of these rebels at all; what he feared was these guys rushing in and causing a lot of destruction. If they delayed God Emperor Fanluo’s important business, then it would be over.

“Yes, I’ll send the distress signal immediately.”

Feielu quickly began the operation.

At this moment, a black notification box suddenly popped up on the operation screen.

“Warning: Unknown interference detected, message sending failed!”

Feielu, seeing the pop-up notification, shouted in horror to Dussaca.

“This is bad, Dussaca, the message can’t be sent!”

“What did you say?”

Dussaca’s face instantly changed drastically, and he abruptly stood up.