Shadows of the Deep Space

Su Ming wore a golden Starry Robe, sitting on the pilot seat, with bizarre black patterns covering his body, interwoven with neural connection lines, black blood flowing along them.

At this moment, the virtual control screen of the Dark Demon God displayed a progress bar.

"Dimensional Ascension Progress: 30%!"

Immediately, strange red patterns emerged around the Dimension Stone, spreading throughout the Dark Demon God’s body. Subsequently, the power it emitted grew stronger, and the two Dark God’s Blades it held tightly melted into metallic liquid, coating the hands and forming sharp dragon claws. The whole mecha became increasingly elusive as if it didn’t belong to this world.

"Long Xian, I didn’t expect you’re still alive; you’ve hidden well!"

Herares looked at the Dark Demon God whose power kept rising and spoke with deep apprehension.

Unfortunately, its words received no response.

At this moment, Reporter Lin Qi focused the camera on the Dark Demon God, his voice extremely excited.

"Everyone, look, it’s the Dragon String Council President!"

"Long Xian, our Council President!"

"Our Council President has returned!"

"Our hero!"

....

At this moment, all citizens within the Federation began to cheer with immense excitement.

All soldiers were also extremely thrilled, continuously chanting Long Xian’s name, reaching an unprecedented peak of morale.

Inside the central control room of the Ancient Legendary Level Star Destroyer Isabella.

Gakels, Long Chen, Long Lan, and others looked at the Dark Demon God, each showing a very sad expression.

At this time, Long Bai silently raised his hand and tapped his wristband.

In an instant, Long Xian’s image replaced all live broadcast images and appeared.

"Long Xian, Council President!"

Seeing Long Xian, many citizens and soldiers became even more frenzied.

On close inspection, Long Xian in the image appeared emaciated, with skin almost sticking to bone, sunken eyes, and looked like he was at death’s door.

At this moment, Long Xian’s image revealed a slight smile and spoke to everyone.

"Dear citizens of the Federation, by the time you see this video, my life has already reached its end. It’s a pity I can’t continue to accompany you, and the days ahead will depend on you."

The soldiers and citizens who were originally cheering and jubilant were dumbstruck when they heard the Council President’s words.

Long Xian then coughed and weakly continued to address everyone.

"Do not grieve, do not shed tears, be strong. Death is inevitable, just sooner or later. I am glad to be born as a human, to be able to blaze a trail for the Federation in this ruthless world. I believe the future belongs to you. I look forward to you spreading the Federation’s brilliance to every corner of the universe, and may humanity’s glory last forever."

"Council President!"

...

Countless soldiers and citizens, watching this scene, couldn’t help but get teary-eyed, as tears slowly trickled down.

Cough, cough~

At this moment, Long Xian coughed more violently, raising his hand to cover his mouth, black blood flowing continuously.

He braced himself, lifted his head, showed a faint smile to everyone, and bid farewell.

"Children, let me protect you one last time."

"Council President!"

At this moment, everyone could no longer hold back, as sobs resounded across the communication channel.

Inside the central control room of the Ancient Legendary Level Star Destroyer Grey Angel.

Su Ming watched the final farewell image of the Dark Demon God and Long Xian, deeply moved as well.

At this moment, he finally understood the difference between him and Long Xian and found the answer he was seeking.

This is the true great leader in people’s hearts.

"Boss, is Long Xian, the Council President, really dead?"

Zhang Yi asked with a face full of sadness.

"Yes."

Su Ming replied with reverence.

Inside the Void Eye’s central control room.

Kroos took a drag of his cigarette and smiled as he spoke.

"What a surprise, I didn’t expect the Federation to play such a card in the end; are they going for a clean sweep?"

Pamie didn’t respond to Kroos but continually stared at the Dark Demon God, his electronic eyes flashing.

He didn’t expect Long Xian to go this far for humanity, protecting the Federation till death, which deeply moved him, filled with mixed emotions.

Seeing Pamie remain silent, Kroos glanced at him.

In the starry sky.

Hirog, Herares, Fanluo God Emperor, and Dark Star Emperor all looked at the Dark Demon God like a dire threat.

All four were on edge, with rationality telling them that the Long Xian before them was extremely dangerous and they should quickly distance themselves.

But with the Dimension Stone within reach, none were willing to give up.

Herares then solemnly spoke to Hirog.

"Hirog, it seems we still need to cooperate fully; only in this way can we deal with Long Xian!"

"Hmph, Herares, do you think I’ll believe your nonsense?"

Hirog responded coldly.

The memory of the sneak attack wasn’t easily forgotten, and had it not been for his constant vigilance and restraint in using full strength all throughout the battle,

along with Herares and Isabella’s joint attack, he would have been crippled if not dead.

"Not cooperating? The Dimension Stone is right in front of you, are you willing to give up? And even if you are, do you naively think Long Xian will spare us? You should know better than anyone how deep his intent to kill us is."

Herares said coldly.

Hirog was momentarily speechless, although he was utterly disgusted by the Herares Clan Leader, he had to admit what was said was true.

His instincts told him that even if he retreated, Long Xian would never let him go. Moreover, truly giving up on the Dimension Stone was something he couldn’t achieve.