Shadows of the Deep Space

Defense Zone No. 5.

The Star Destroyer·Star Hidden and other ships spread out to various positions in the defensive zone, and then the boarding ramps opened.

Whoosh, whoosh!

Countless mecha flew out like a swarm of bees.

On the public communication channel, the voices of the various captains giving orders sounded one after another.

“All members of the 12th Regiment, 7th Battalion, follow me to Defense Point C3 in Zone 5!”

…

“Understood!”

With responses echoing in turn, squad after squad of mecha moved toward their designated defense points.

Inside the Star Destroyer·Star Hidden Central Control Room.

Ear‑piercing alarms blared, and a dense cluster of red dots appeared on the Scanning Device’s screen as prompt windows popped up one after another.

“Warning: Star Destroyer·Praise Light detected!”

…

The operator froze for a moment at the sight, then reported to Shari and the others.

“Lady Shari, the force attacking Defense Zone 5 belongs to Commander Misar.”

Shari, Mia and the others were also taken aback when they heard this.

“Fanluo God Emperor, this bastard really isn’t acting like a human being!”

Mia folded her arms across her chest and said in disgust.

“He’s obviously doing this just to disgust us!”

Aifulin and the others said angrily.

“Not only that, they want to make us afraid to act freely.

Admiral Xia Li analyzed calmly.

At this moment, a communication from the Nether Moon Star Defense Headquarters appeared on the operations screen, and Commander Soraya’s virtual image immediately popped up.

“Commander Soraya!”

Shari and the others turned to Commander Soraya and spoke.

Commander Soraya’s expression was taut as she said.

“You all should have seen it by now—the ones attacking you are Commander Misa’s troops!”

“We’ve seen it!”

Shari and the others replied heavily.

“I fully understand how you’re feeling right now, but we are soldiers. And behind us are countless family members and compatriots. No matter how painful it is, we must fight with everything we have!”

“Understood!”

Mia and the others took a deep breath and answered solemnly.

Soraya’s cloudy eyes swept over them, then she slowly raised her hand in a salute, and cut the communication.

…

Defense Zone No. 2.

Inside the Star Destroyer·Deep Blue Central Control Room.

A woman with short flax‑colored hair, wearing a Vice Admiral’s uniform and bright‑clear eyes, looked nervously at the red dots on the scanning screen and said.

“Master Qi Luo Army Commander, the force attacking Defense Zone 2 belongs to Edrigge Vice Patriarch.”

“Didn’t expect the one attacking us to be him.”

Qianluo’s face immediately turned very ugly when she heard Deputy Corps Commander Yun Qian’s words.

Back in the Tidal Star Sea, they’d crossed swords with Edrig more than a few times; the combat power of this guy’s troops was top‑tier even within the Heavenly Revelation Divine Country.

“Qi Luo Army Commander, what do we do now? Even with the defense‑line weapons helping out, I’m afraid it’s going to be rough.”

Yun Qian said, somewhat worried.

“What’s there to be afraid of? Pass the word down! Load up all the Nuclear Bombs we’ve stockpiled—perfect chance to settle old and new grudges together!”

Qianluo immediately said viciously.

“Yes, ma’am!”

Deputy Corps Commander Yun Qian answered at once.

…

Nether Moon Star Headquarters Command Room.

Gwen was giving Long Chen and the others a real‑time situation report.

“Forces in Defense Zones 1 through 5 are in position and have already formed defensive formations!”

“The enemy has split into three forces, attacking Defense Zones 2, 4, and 5 respectively.”

“Estimated time to enter engagement range simultaneously: 42 minutes and 15 seconds.”

…

At this moment Long Chen turned his head to Long Ying and asked.

“Long Ying, the force attacking Defense Zone 4 belongs to Archbishop Bulotto. That guy is the First Archbishop, and the troops under him are extremely elite. Can your forces hold?”

“With Admiral Xinlad there, it won’t be a problem. And even if we can’t beat them head‑on, we still have the defense‑line weapons to back us up, don’t we? Compared to that, I’m actually more worried about Defense Zone 2. With only the Eighth Legion there, I don’t know if they can hold.”

Long Ying said with a smile.

Commander Fulaya, hearing this, spoke up at once.

“Don’t worry, I have confidence in the Eighth Legion.”

“Then that’s fine.”

Long Ying nodded.

While listening to their discussion, Su Ming kept lowering his head to check his wristband, but never received any message from An Ruoxue.

“Su Ming, what’s wrong?”

Seated beside him, Admiral Hayes noticed that Su Ming had been looking at his wristband the whole time and asked curiously.

“Nothing.”

Su Ming shook his head in reply.

“All right.”

Seeing that Su Ming wasn’t willing to talk, Hayes didn’t press further.

Su Ming took a deep breath and waited another five minutes. When there was still no message on his wristband, he stood up and said.

“Lord Long Chen, I think there must be some scheme behind the Fanluo God Emperor ordering Commander Misar and the others to attack Zone 5. How about I head to the rear of Defense Zone 5 first and stand by? If you need me, you can call me.”

“All right!”

Long Chen thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

Su Ming immediately hurried out.

…

Thunder Extreme Central Control Room.

Su Ming rushed in, and Timi and the others looked toward him and asked.

“Lord Su Ming, you’re back.”

“Quick, head for Defense Zone 5!”

Su Ming immediately said to Timi.

“Yes, sir!”

Timi immediately carried out the order.

The Star Destroyer·Thunder Extreme immediately departed from the Nether Moon Star Space Port and sped toward Defense Zone 5.

Thunder Extreme quickly arrived at Defense Zone 5.

Su Ming raised his wristband and glanced at it; still no message from An Ruoxue. Feeling a bit anxious, he asked.

“Timi, how much longer until Misya’s forces enter the defense line’s engagement range?”

“Seven minutes thirty‑two seconds!”

Timi immediately gave an estimated time, while also activating the Optical Imaging Device to display the images of Defense Zone 5 and Commander Misa’s forces side by side.

Su Ming watched the optical images and forced himself to keep waiting.

When the countdown was down to only five minutes—

The main cannons of the Star Destroyer·Star Hidden and the other ships began charging simultaneously, and all launch ports were loaded.