Chapter 573: Provocation
by SunflowerSteel Rock Star Defense Line.
Legendary Star Destroyer Wind Vault.
Inside a white high-level ward, Mo Xiu lay on the hospital bed, with the medical monitoring equipment beside him emitting ticking sounds from time to time.
City Lord Faraon looked irritably at an old physician with grey hair and black spots on his face, asking.
“A Si, is Mo Xiu really okay?”
“City Lord, please rest assured, all of Mo Xiu’s vitals have returned to normal.”
“Then why hasn’t he woken up yet?”
“This…”
The physician A Si did not know how to explain it for a moment.
At this moment, Mo Xiu’s eyelids moved, and he slowly opened his eyes.
Seeing this, the physician A Si said with great joy.
“Mo Xiu has woken up!”
“Mo Xiu, how do you feel? Is there anywhere uncomfortable?”
City Lord Faraon hurriedly held Mo Xiu’s hand and asked nervously.
“Mo Xiu, is there anywhere you feel uncomfortable? Please don’t force yourself.”
General Helaggle and the others all asked with concern.
“I’m fine. Where is this?”
Mo Xiu turned his head to look around and asked.
“You are in the ward of the Wind Vault.”
Faraon hurriedly explained to Mo Xiu.
After hearing this, Mo Xiu regained his senses and struggled to sit up, saying.
“I cannot lie here; the battle is not over yet.”
“Mo Xiu, lie down properly; the battle is over.”
Faraon hurriedly said to Mo Xiu.
“It’s over? Did we win or lose?”
Mo Xiu asked very nervously.
Hearing Mo Xiu’s words, everyone showed sad expressions on their faces, and the atmosphere in the ward suddenly became very heavy.
“Teacher, tell me, what is the situation now?”
Seeing that no one answered him, Mo Xiu felt increasingly uneasy and could only look at General Helaggle to ask.
General Helaggle’s expression became even more silent, and finally, he said in a deep voice.
“We were defeated. The Black Flame Star Defense Line has fallen, Legion Commander Parekent died in battle, and the troops suffered heavy casualties.”
Hearing General Helaggle’s words, Mo Xiu felt as if his strength had been drained; his eyes immediately turned red, a look of extreme sorrow appeared on his face, and he leaned back on the hospital bed without saying a word.
Watching the devastated Mo Xiu, Faraon also felt very uncomfortable.
At this moment, Mo Xiu suddenly raised his head and said unwillingly.
“No, it’s not over! We haven’t lost yet. We can take the initiative and go find the Dark Star Empire!”
“Mo Xiu, listen to me. The battle is already over. Lord Dragon White has issued an order for us to hold the Steel Rock Star Defense Line, and the Dark Star Emperor has already led a large army to advance towards Di Yan Star.”
General Helaggle said to Mo Xiu with a dim expression.
“Then we will swap defense positions with Di Yan Star!”
Mo Xiu said with red eyes.
“How is that possible? They will not agree to swap positions.”
General Helaggle and the others were also stunned, then said.
“I will go find Dragon White!”
Mo Xiu stood up from the hospital bed with great excitement.
“You cannot do that!”
Everyone tried to persuade him one after another.
However, Mo Xiu still refused to give up.
At this time, Faraon suddenly said in a rage.
“Nonsense! How have I taught you usually? No matter how angry you are, you cannot lose your reason. Look at what you have become now! You have no sense of proportion left; how can you still be a leader?”
Hearing Faraon’s reprimand, Mo Xiu sat back on the hospital bed in a decadent manner.
General Helaggle and the others also wore very complex expressions on their faces, and the atmosphere in the ward became very heavy.
Di Yan Star Defense Line · Cosmic Military Headquarters.
Broadcast sounds kept ringing in various areas.
“All members please note, the Di Yan Star Defense Line has been raised to the highest combat readiness state. Please all combat personnel proceed to your assigned posts and stand by.”
Fully armed officers and staff members were walking around hurriedly.
“Chen Ke, hurry up!”
“Understood.”
Urgent shouts rang out one after another.
Click!
At this moment, the metal door of Mobile Platform No. 3 opened.
Su Ming, wearing a General’s uniform, walked down from the mobile platform and headed straight for the combat conference room.
The soldiers and staff members along the way saw Su Ming, hurriedly cleared a path, and raised their hands in a solemn salute.
“General!”
Su Ming nodded slightly and quickened his pace.
Soon, Su Ming arrived at the door of the combat conference room and gently pushed the conference door open.
The combat conference room was filled with numerous generals and officers.
Commander Alekd stood at the conference table, watching everyone hotly discussing combat strategies.
Seeing that he was late, Su Ming entered the conference room quietly and walked from the right side towards the front row seats.
At this moment, General Titanter noticed Su Ming and said with some surprise.
“Su Ming, why did you come so late?”
“Teacher, you are here too! I was delayed by something, I will take my seat now.”
Su Ming replied with an awkward smile.
“Hmm.”
General Titanter nodded.
Su Ming walked to the front and found a seat on the side to sit down.
At this moment, Lieutenant General Xiao Shi stood up and proposed to Commander Alekd.
“Commander, the Dark Star Emperor really thinks we are made of mud, wanting to attack us and be the first to eat the crab! If you ask me, we should organize a surprise attack team to ambush them on the way and catch them off guard!”
“General Xiao Shi, wouldn’t that be a bit too arrogant? After all, the Dark Star Empire’s troops defeated the Sky Dome Legion.”
At this time, the Di Yan Star Chief Guard Captain, Lieutenant General Sang Rui, said with some worry.
“What are you afraid of? Not to mention that they defeated the Sky Dome Legion by paralyzing the defensive weapons; even if they had defeated the Sky Dome Legion fairly, it would be nothing in front of us. We are the First Legion, the strongest legion in the Federation!”
Lieutenant General Xiao Shi said disdainfully.
“Exactly, if the Dark Star Emperor dares to come, this will be his graveyard!”
The numerous officers present echoed in agreement.
At this moment, Deputy Legion Commander Aken said in a deep voice.
“An active attack is certainly good and can dampen the opponent’s momentum, but the risk is too great. If you ask me, the best method is to split off a portion of our forces in advance. When the Dark Star Emperor leads his troops to attack the defense line, we can directly flank them from both sides, completely surround them, and wipe them all out here!”
“Lord Aken is right. I would like to add a suggestion: we can plant a large number of hidden star mines on the road they are coming from in advance.”
Everyone chimed in, offering their own combat strategies.
Commander Alekd listened to everyone’s suggestions and constantly weighed their feasibility.
Actually, if it weren’t for the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom, the Kirami, and the Mechanical Clan, and only the Dark Star Empire was attacking, he would definitely find a way to annihilate the Dark Star Empire’s expeditionary force. But now, the priority is to seek stability and reduce casualties as much as possible, so the best method is still to hold the defense line.
“Quiet!”
Commander Alekd said in a deep voice.
The originally noisy conference hall suddenly became quiet, and everyone looked at Commander Alekd.
“The strategies you proposed are all very good, but our enemy is not just the Dark Star Empire. Therefore, we need to defeat the Dark Star Empire at the minimum cost, so I announce: hold the defense line.”
Commander Alekd said seriously.
“Yes.”
Everyone was a bit disappointed to hear this, but they still responded one after another.
At this moment, Commander Alekd looked at General Visado and asked in a deep voice.
“Visado, how much longer until the Dark Star Empire’s troops arrive at the Di Yan Star Defense Line?”
“According to their current overall sailing speed, if they do not accelerate, they can arrive in 5 days.”
General Visado gave an estimated time.
“Hmm, now let’s start assigning the defensive zones. The entire Di Yan Star Defense Line defensive zone is divided into 5 major areas. Defensive Zone No. 1, which is the central area, will be guarded by General Gabres and General Su Ming,”
Commander Alekd said in a deep voice.
Su Ming had a headache after hearing this; he was directly assigned to the central main battlefield area.
Soon, Commander Alekd finished assigning all troop deployments and then said to everyone.
“Is everyone clear?”
“Clear!”
Everyone replied in unison.
“Dismissed!”
Commander Alekd said to everyone in a deep voice.
The numerous officers at the scene stood up one after another, discussing the upcoming battle while walking out.
At this moment, General Gabres walked to Su Ming’s side, reached out and patted him heavily on the shoulder, and said with a big laugh.
“Haha, the two of us are guarding the central battlefield. When the time comes, the two of us will work together to slaughter that old thing, the Dark Star Emperor.”
“Uh, I’ll do my best.”
Hearing General Gabres’s words, Su Ming’s mouth twitched slightly as he replied.
He had specifically studied the combat footage of the Dark Star Emperor and Mo Xiu; that guy was exceptionally strong, and he hadn’t even used his full strength yet, as his genetic lock hadn’t even been forced out.
Su Ming felt that the Dark Star Emperor’s strength was only stronger, not weaker, than Van Lo, the God Emperor.
“Be confident. The two of us teaming up will be invincible. However, the only pity is that I can’t borrow my father’s mech at will, and the performance of my mech is a bit lacking!”
General Gabres said with some regret.
At this moment, Sigrid coughed and said to General Gabres.
“Don’t be so aggressive; it’s easy to stumble. I think it’s better to find a way to stall the Dark Star Emperor and try to kill Commander Sakari and the others first!”
“Why is it so much trouble? Let’s kill them all together!”
General Gabres said domineeringly.
“We’ll see when the time comes.”
Su Ming replied with a helpless smile.
In fact, whether it was the Dark Star Emperor or Commander Sakari, they were both very difficult to kill. Moreover, when such experts are pushed to the edge, it is very common for them to take others down with them if one is not careful.
“Fine, then we’ll go tune our mechs first.”
General Gabres said with great excitement.
“Hmm.”
Su Ming nodded.
General Gabres and Sigrid left together.
Su Ming did not linger, got up and left the conference room, preparing to go check the defense zone.
When Su Ming reached the corner and turned, a red-haired girl in a Major General’s uniform suddenly blocked him.
Immediately following, the girl reached out and pinned him against the metal wall.
Su Ming looked at the red-haired girl in front of him in astonishment, feeling very familiar.
At this moment, the red-haired girl raised her head, revealed a bright smile, and said.
“Su Ming!”
“Summer Lane!”
Su Ming said in surprise.
“Is it a big surprise?”
Summer Lane said very happily.
“How did your hair become long? Are you wearing a wig?”
Su Ming asked curiously.
“What wig? Don’t you know that a girl’s hair can grow long on its own? Is it very feminine?”
Summer Lane asked very confidently.
Su Ming looked down and saw that it was still flat, then shook his head and replied.
“No!”
“Too mean!”
The smile on Summer Lane’s face suddenly stiffened.
At this moment, Violet Lolo strolled over and said to Summer Lane.
“Summer Lane, stop messing around.”
“Fine!”
Summer Lane retracted her hand helplessly.
Violet Lolo then smiled and said to Su Ming.
“Mr. Su Ming.”
“Miss Violet Lolo, I didn’t expect to see you here. Why are you all wearing military uniforms?”
Su Ming asked very unexpectedly.
“That is because Saint Jocks joined the Federal Government, and the troops were reorganized into two major legions: the regular combat legion, the 18th Legion, and the medical legion, the 19th Legion. We belong to the medical legion. Also, Miss Hillis joined the 19th Legion, but she is responsible for the Light Iris Star Defense Line, I and Summer Lane are responsible for the Di Yan Star Defense Line, and Helena and the others are responsible for the Steel Rock Star Defense Line.”
Violet Lolo briefly explained to Su Ming.
“So that’s how it is. Then how were your military ranks distributed?”
Su Ming asked curiously.
“Hehe, the Federal Government allowed us to keep our original military ranks!”
Summer Lane said very proudly.
“Doesn’t that mean you decided it yourselves, and you got whatever rank you wanted?”
Su Ming asked with interest.
“Theoretically, that is the case, but in reality, it is impossible. A legion has a limit on the number of Generals, Lieutenant Generals, and Major Generals it is equipped with.”
Violet Lolo said to Su Ming with a smile.
“Understood.”
Su Ming nodded in response.
At this moment, Summer Lane poked Su Ming with her arm and said to Su Ming with a sly smile.
“Su Ming, it’s usually very difficult to see you, and it’s hard to run into you here today. Shouldn’t you treat us to a meal!”
“Summer Lane, don’t be unreasonable. Now is an extraordinary period, Mr. Su Ming is very busy, how would he have time to treat us to a meal.”
Violet Lolo said very considerately.
“No, I still have time for a meal.”
Su Ming said with a smile.
Although the situation is quite tense now, there are still five days until the Imperial Army arrives at the Di Yan Star Defense Line, so there is still time for a meal.
Also, in terms of reason and sentiment, he should indeed treat them to a meal. Not to mention that they traveled thousands of miles to Nether Moon Star to help with the rescue, he should express his gratitude for the crystal and energy matters alone.
“It’s a deal then. We won’t eat at the cafeteria. We want to eat the best, and the environment must be romantic. Don’t you dare tell me you can’t afford it!”
Summer Lane’s eyes lit up as she proposed specific requirements to Su Ming.
Violet Lolo also looked at Summer Lane with confusion. What was she trying to do?
Su Ming also said with some difficulty.
“What you’re asking for is not a problem, but the Cosmic Military Headquarters doesn’t have many good restaurants.”
“Simple, we can go to Di Yan Star; there are great restaurants there.”
Summer Lane said with a chuckle.
“Fine, let’s go!”
Su Ming was not a killjoy; it was so close to Di Yan Star that the journey wouldn’t take much time.
“You’re a good sport, let’s go!”
Summer Lane replied in an extremely good mood.
The three of them then walked together towards the mobile platform.
Fallen Light · Central Control Room.
Su Ming brought Violet Lolo and Summer Lane inside.
“Lord Su Ming.”
Li Menghan greeted respectfully.
“Menghan, head to Di Yan Star.”
Su Ming said to Li Menghan.
“Yes!”
Li Menghan immediately operated the controls.
Soon, Fallen Light detached from the Blacklight Fortress and flew towards the nearby Di Yan Star.
The three of them stood on the observation deck, looking at the dark red planet getting closer and closer.
The entire Di Yan Star was exactly the same as what he saw during the City Exam; the only difference was that there were no Kirami entrenched outside Di Yan Star at this time, only black masses of warships.
A moment later, Fallen Light broke through Di Yan Star’s atmosphere and descended towards the Manhavi Military Airport.
Su Ming looked out at this military airport; the overall layout was exactly the same as in his memory, almost unchanged, and he saw that very eye-catching command tower at a glance.
At this moment, Fallen Light landed at the designated docking position.
Li Menghan walked over and reported to Su Ming.
“Officer, we have arrived!”
“Hmm, wait for us here. Miss Violet Lolo, let’s go!”
Su Ming said to Violet Lolo and Summer Lane.
“Okay!”
The two nodded in response.
Su Ming then took the two of them and left.
Di Yan Star · Manhavi Base City.
The three of them appeared on a bustling street. The buildings along the way were all skyscrapers, tracks were winding and spiraling in the air, and there were virtual advertisements everywhere.
Su Ming looked at the familiar buildings and streets around him, feeling a bit dazed for a moment.
The layout of the entire city was the same as it was during the Earthfire Star Battle; the only difference was that he couldn’t see any dilapidated buildings, it had become very prosperous, and there were pedestrians everywhere on the road.
However, if one observed carefully, one could find that many of the pedestrians on the street were officers.
“Su Ming, which restaurant are you taking us to?” Summer Lane asked cheerfully.
“There is a Flower Sea Restaurant up ahead. The environment and reputation are excellent; you could say it’s the best on Di Yan Star. We’ll eat there.” Su Ming had checked it out on the way here.
“That restaurant is really good!” Summer Lane agreed.
The three of them walked forward. As they passed a plaza, they were met with a massive obelisk monument.
A vertical line of text was prominently carved on it: “Earthfire Star Battle Monument, this monument commemorates all the personnel who sacrificed their lives on Di Yan Star.”
Su Ming glanced at the monument, and his mood inexplicably grew heavy.
However, he quickly adjusted his emotions and led Summer Lane and the others forward.
Not long after, the three of them saw the Flower Sea Restaurant. The entire restaurant was a retro building constructed of wood, with rows of jacaranda trees planted outside.
A gentle breeze blew by, causing the leaves and branches of the jacaranda trees to sway, and petals drifted through the air.
Watching this scene, Su Ming stopped in his tracks. He stared at the drifting jacaranda petals, his mind drifting away.
Seeing Su Ming stop with a dazed look on his face, Summer Lane lowered her voice and whispered into Violet Lolo’s ear.
“Little Sister Seven, look at Su Ming. You can tell at a glance that there’s a story there.”
“How do you know there’s a story?”
“You don’t understand, do you? The language of the jacaranda is: love waiting in despair!”
“Is that so?” After hearing Summer Lane’s words, Violet Lolo looked at Su Ming with a flicker of emotion in her expression.
At this moment, Summer Lane continued to say to Violet Lolo, “Little Sister Seven, I don’t have much hope. Su Ming is just too popular, and the competitors are getting stronger one after another, so I’ve decided to give you a hand.”
“Sixth Sister, what are you doing? Don’t do anything reckless,” Violet Lolo warned hurriedly upon hearing Summer Lane’s words.
“Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing!” Summer Lane replied with confidence.
Violet Lolo didn’t know what to say for a moment, so she stepped forward and asked softly, “Mr. Su Ming.”
“Sorry, I was a bit distracted,” Su Ming said apologetically, coming back to his senses.
“It’s alright. But Mr. Su Ming, do you like jacarandas very much?” Violet Lolo asked with a smile.
“Hmm. Let’s not talk about that. Let’s go inside!” Su Ming then led the two of them toward the restaurant entrance.
At this moment, the waitress at the Flower Sea Restaurant saw the three of them approaching and bowed respectfully, greeting them, “Welcome!”
Su Ming immediately refocused and walked into the restaurant with Violet Lolo and the other.
A male manager wearing a white shirt and black suit, looking quite gentlemanly, walked up and said, “Officers, I am Manager Havin of the Flower Sea Restaurant. May I ask if you have a reservation?”
“No,” Su Ming replied, shaking his head.
“Apologies, Officers, we are fully booked today. Perhaps you could make a reservation and come back another time? We deeply apologize for the inconvenience.” Manager Havin said apologetically.
Su Ming was taken aback; he hadn’t expected their business to be this good at this time.
Before Su Ming could speak, Summer Lane walked up and said, “If I recall correctly, your restaurant is a property of the Miciel family, right?”
“Yes, and you are?” Manager Havin was startled.
“Never mind who we are. I’m a very good friend of Miss Mido from your family. Should I give her a call right now?” Summer Lane asked directly.
“A misunderstanding, it’s all a misunderstanding. I didn’t realize you were friends with our Miss. There is still an excellent spot on the second floor; I will take you there!” Manager Havin quickly changed his tune.
“Thank you for the trouble,” Su Ming replied with a nod.
Manager Havin immediately led Su Ming and the others to the second floor, arriving at an open-air balcony.
The entire terrace was planted with various flowers, and a white dining table was placed in the center. The environment was particularly beautiful.
After the three of them were seated, Havin respectfully asked, “What would you like to eat?”
“Violet Lolo, Summer Lane, you two order. Order whatever you want, don’t be polite,” Su Ming said to Violet Lolo and Summer Lane.
“Then I won’t be polite,” Summer Lane answered cheerfully.
“Hmm.” Su Ming nodded, then turned his head to look at the city streetscape in the distance.
This spot was excellent, facing the city’s central plaza, where a huge projection device was scrolling the latest news.
“Respected ladies and gentlemen, according to the latest news, the Dark Star Empire’s forces are advancing toward Di Yan Star. The Di Yan Star Defense Line has now entered a state of Level 1 combat readiness. However, there is no need to panic; the Federal First Legion is stationed at Di Yan Star, and its strength is extremely formidable.”
Su Ming watched the scenery for a while, then turned back to Summer Lane and Violet Lolo and asked, “Have you ordered?”
“Yes, but what I ordered is very expensive, you know. You won’t feel heartbroken, will you?” Summer Lane asked with a smile.
“How could that be? Am I that kind of stingy person? Even if you wanted to rent out the entire restaurant, I wouldn’t blink an eye,” Su Ming replied, unable to laugh or cry.
“That’s the spirit!” Summer Lane said, in an excellent mood.
“Mr. Su Ming, you and Summer Lane really get along well,” Violet Lolo said with a chuckle as she watched the two of them teasing each other.
“We’re buddies, of course we get along,” Su Ming replied with a smile.
When Summer Lane heard Su Ming’s words, a flash of disappointment crossed her eyes, but she quickly returned to normal.
At this moment, a waiter pushed a food cart, placing exquisite dishes on the table, and finally brought a bottle of white Water of Life and set it down.
Su Ming looked at the Water of Life, slightly taken aback, and asked, “In this environment, shouldn’t we be drinking red? Why are we drinking white?”
“It’s all the same,” Summer Lane said with a smile.
“Alright then.” Su Ming wasn’t the type to be a killjoy.
Summer Lane opened a bottle of Water of Life and poured a full, large glass for Su Ming.
“Pour a little less. This alcohol looks very strong,” Su Ming said as he took the glass.
“Hmm, my alcohol tolerance and Little Sister Seven’s isn’t very good, so we’ll drink less, and you drink more,” Summer Lane said, then poured half a glass for herself and Violet Lolo, and filled Su Ming’s glass.
“Okay.” Su Ming didn’t pay it any mind.
Summer Lane raised her glass and said with a smile, “It’s rare for us to be able to gather together for a meal. Let’s have a toast.”
“Alright,” Su Ming replied, raising his glass.
The three clinked their glasses and then downed the drink in one gulp.
“How many degrees is this? 96 proof?” After downing the glass, Su Ming felt his stomach burning. He picked up the liquor bottle and checked—good grief, 96 proof.
“Su Ming, let’s have another round,” Summer Lane said cheerfully as she picked up the liquor and refilled Su Ming’s glass.
“Let’s slow down a bit.”
“You’re already out of commission so quickly? Even someone like me who can’t drink didn’t say we should slow down. Or is it that you don’t want to drink with me?” Summer Lane said, pretending that their relationship had grown distant.
Of course, she was practically beaming inside. She was known as a Wine God, and this time, she was determined to drink Su Ming under the table.
“Never mind what I said,” Su Ming lifted his glass helplessly.
Violet Lolo sat quietly by the side, watching Summer Lane constantly find various excuses to compete with Su Ming in drinking, and she probably knew what she was trying to do.
However, a look of worry appeared on her face, and she spoke up to persuade them, “You two should drink less!”
“It’s fine. Are you already feeling heartbroken for Su Ming?”
“Nonsense!”
“Come on, Su Ming, let’s go again!” Summer Lane became more and more excited as she drank.
“Alright.” Su Ming couldn’t refuse; after all, whenever he had things to do, Summer Lane really stepped up.
Soon, half an hour passed, and six empty bottles were lined up under the table.
However, other than his face being slightly flushed, Su Ming was completely fine. In contrast, Summer Lane was completely drunk, eyes teary as she lamented.
“How can you not like me?”
“Aren’t all men lecherous? Why aren’t you lecherous?”
“Am I not pretty enough?”
Seeing Summer Lane drunk and losing control while lamenting, Violet Lolo apologized to Su Ming with a helpless expression, “Sorry, I’ve made you laugh. Sixth Sister is just like this when she’s drunk.”
“It’s fine,” Su Ming replied awkwardly.
Fortunately, Summer Lane didn’t lament for long before she slumped onto the table and fell asleep.
At this moment, Su Ming said to Violet Lolo, “Miss Violet Lolo, regarding the energy matter, Rhine told me about it. I haven’t found an opportunity to thank you.”
“You’re welcome,” Violet Lolo replied with a smile.
“After the war, I will certainly repay it in full,” Su Ming promised Violet Lolo.
“No rush, Lord Su Ming. You just need to focus on winning this war,” Violet Lolo replied with a soft laugh.
Just as Su Ming was about to say something, the holographic projection in the distant plaza suddenly switched, and Mo Xiu’s virtual image appeared.
“Hello everyone, I am Mo Xiu!”
Su Ming and Violet Lolo were taken aback when they heard this and instinctively turned to look.
Mo Xiu spoke with a cold expression, “I ask you all to bear witness! Emperor Igo Shim, I, on behalf of Sky Dome City, formally declare war on your Dark Star Empire. If you have the guts, come and attack the Steel Rock Star Defense Line. We are waiting for you here. If you dare not come, you are a coward, a spineless weakling.”
Su Ming was shocked watching Mo Xiu’s declaration of war video. Was Mo Xiu really going to fight the Dark Star Empire to the death?
This war declaration video wasn’t a joke. If it were the God Emperor Van Lo, he might not care. But given the Dark Star Emperor’s personality, how could he tolerate such provocation? It was very possible he would turn his forces to attack Steel Rock Star.
That would be troublesome. Setting aside the disparity in military strength, Mo Xiu and the others couldn’t even defeat the Dark Star Emperor and Commander Sakari alone.
At this moment, the citizens on the street who saw the image of Mo Xiu’s war declaration were all dumbfounded.
Violet Lolo also frowned and said to Su Ming, “Mr. Su Ming, it seems something has happened.”
“Hmm, I’ll check the Star Cluster Forum.” Su Ming took a deep breath and then opened the Star Cluster Forum.
Without any surprise, the entire Star Cluster Forum was completely boiling. The post with Mo Xiu’s war declaration video was pinned, and the click rate was skyrocketing crazily.
Su Ming clicked into it and immediately saw the video of Mo Xiu declaring war on the Dark Star Emperor.
Countless citizens of Sky Dome City were leaving fanatical comments within the war declaration post.
“Those bastards from the Dark Star Empire, come if you have the guts!”
“If you don’t dare to come, I’m your daddy!”
“Damn, if our weapons hadn’t been paralyzed, we would have already crushed you!”
Of course, besides the supportive voices, there were also some citizens who were unhappy, most of whom were citizens of Steel Rock Star.
“No way, why are you actively luring them here!”
“What if we lose?”
“Then we’re done for.”
“Why are you so cowardly!”
“This isn’t a question of being cowardly. They were originally going to Di Yan Star, and you just had to lure them over.”
“I don’t like what you’re saying. Can’t it be that only we at Di Yan Star take the beating? Are they supposed to just come and hit us?”
Just as the citizens within the Federation were arguing incessantly, soldiers from the Dark Star Empire also popped up to leave mocking comments.
“Defeated losers dare to be so arrogant? In the battle of Black Flame Star, if you hadn’t run fast, your head would have been twisted off by our Emperor long ago!”
“That’s right, it’s truly hilarious. When did stray dogs dare to bark so wildly here, and even have the audacity to challenge our Emperor!”
“Screw you! What are you barking about? You only know how to use those low-down, dirty tactics!”
“Who are you talking about?”
“I’m talking about you animals who have parents but no upbringing!”
“You’re courting death! Don’t let us break in; we’ll tear your mouth apart when we do.”
“Come on!”
“Whoever cowers is a grandson.”
Su Ming looked at the two sides cursing each other, his brows knitting together.
At this moment, Violet Lolo saw Su Ming’s furrowed brows and said with a smile, “Mr. Su Ming, what is your opinion on the war declaration post Mo Xiu made?”
“Unwise, too impulsive,” Su Ming said with a sigh.
“Then do you think the Dark Star Emperor will respond to Mo Xiu’s declaration of war?” Violet Lolo asked, looking at Su Ming.
“That’s hard to say. Sky Dome City and the Dark Star Empire are mortal enemies, and the Dark Star Emperor isn’t the type to back down. He might actually accept the challenge.”
“Then do you think Sky Dome City’s chances of winning are high?”
“It’s not that I don’t favor Sky Dome City, but the chances of winning are really not high. It would be good enough if they could barely hold the defense line. Things might go bad, and Sky Dome City’s forces could be heavily crippled again. If their luck is even worse, the defense line might even be breached.”
Su Ming felt increasingly that this was tricky.
“I think so too,” Violet Lolo said with a smile.
Starlight City, Federal Administration Building office. Dragon White was very busy approving one document after another.
At this moment, Vice City Lord Okins walked in hurriedly and shouted in a flustered manner, “Lord Dragon White!”
“What happened?” Dragon White stopped, raised her head, and asked Okins in a cold voice.
“Lord Dragon White, Mo Xiu recorded a video declaring war on the Dark Star Empire. Look!” Vice City Lord Okins hurriedly raised his wristband and projected the image.
After watching Mo Xiu’s war declaration image, Dragon White’s purple eyes flickered. Her cold voice carried a hint of anger as she said, “Nonsense! Mo Xiu’s forces were just heavily crippled; instead of rushing to rest and reorganize, he’s going to provoke the Dark Star Empire.”
“I think so too. What should we do now?”
“What is the reaction from the Dark Star Empire side?”
“Currently, they are just arguing on the forum; there’s no other news. However, I have already had people closely monitor it. It’s just that in such matters, one cannot be too careful. What if the Dark Star Emperor really attacks the Steel Rock Star Defense Line?” Vice City Lord Okins said very uneasily.
Originally, with the First Legion holding the line, there shouldn’t be any problem with the Dark Star Empire attacking the Di Yan Star Defense Line. If the Dark Star Emperor really went to attack the Steel Rock Star Defense Line, once Mo Xiu and the others couldn’t hold on and the defense line was breached, all the plans would be thrown into chaos!
“Since things have reached this point, we can only rely on them.”
“Should we mobilize some troops from the First Legion to support him?”
“If I mobilize troops from the First Legion to support him, then the movement in between could easily give the enemy an opportunity to exploit,” Dragon White said coldly.
Actually, she had already made the worst-case preparations, planning for a grand battle at Di Yan Star. But the more critical the moment, the more things went wrong.
“Lord Dragon White is right. Then what should we do next?”
“Keep a close eye on everything the Dark Star Emperor does.”
“Yes!” Okins replied hurriedly.
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