Go Fuck Your Own

The Emerald Cradle, the second habitable planet that the Yuncang Civilization is so proud of, is currently being attacked from both sides by war, one from the sea of stars and the other from the ground.

The atmosphere, which was originally as warm and clear as jade, was now torn apart by blinding beams of energy and distorted, Contamination vortexes of energy, like bloodstains splattered on precious silk.

Survivors from the [Abyss of Annihilation], with their unpredictable abilities and strong characteristics of mental Contamination and material Corruption, managed to tear a gap in the dense firepower network woven by the Wireless Fleet.

They are like drops of ink falling into clear water, or like a living, corrosive fungus, penetrating the atmosphere and casting ominous shadows on the sprawling city clusters and precisely operating industrial facilities below.

In the center of the Emerald Cradle, within the massive energy core building, [Eye of Emerald].

One of the Nine Pillars of the Yuncang Civilization, a Knight currently at level 93, wearing magnificent armor that shimmered with a faint golden light, stood in the center of the main control hall. His face was shrouded in the shadow of his heavy helmet, with only his bright, Stars- like eyes fixed on the uninvited figure in front of him.

"Yun Sha? What are you doing here? Your defense zone should be outside the [Wall of Infinity]! You're not on the battlefield, yet you've abandoned your post and come to my energy core?"

The Knight questioned in a deep voice.

It's important to understand that among the Four Great Powers and the three major international forces— the Starfire Hall, the Transnational Corporate Consortium, Planetary Belt Alliance —only the Starfire Hall was labeled as a "Arrivalists" due to its unique ideology. The other parties, especially Yun Sha, representing the Qixing Republic, had all declared with unwavering resolve that they would "live and die with the Yuncang Civilization."

Yun Sha didn't say much. He summoned a blood-red scimitar, which seemed to be wrapped with a river of blood. Just its appearance filled the room with wails and screams.

"Answer me, Yun Sha! What exactly do you intend to do?!"

The Knight's roar was like thunder, and his body shone brightly. A holy radiance carrying the meaning of Order and protection surged from within him, quickly condensing into a majestic yet blurry Divinity phantom behind him. The phantom spread its arms, as if draping him in an invisible divine armor.

"Borrow the energy core for a while."

Before he could finish speaking, Yun Sha suddenly opened his eyes, a flash of blood-red light in them!

The next instant, the blood-red "sword intent" expanded and Spread as if it had a life of its own, and wherever it passed, walls made of high-strength alloy, strong enough to withstand direct bombardment of strategic weapons, were sliced open as if they were air.

The bottom layer of [Eye of Emerald] exploded in an instant, and then two figures soared into the sky from the breach. One was as dazzling as a god descending to earth, and the other was as shrouded in blood as Demon God from hell. They engaged in a dazzling and mesmerizing battle in the vast sky outside [Eye of Emerald].

While battling Yun Sha's relentless Slashes, the Knight was also rapidly thinking.

As Pillar of the Qixing Republic, one of the Four Great Powers, everything he does must be in the interest of the Attunement Qixing Republic.

So, what's the significance of his presence here...? To weaken my Hall's power after the Final Showdown, allowing Contract Star to gain greater influence in the potential aftermath? To vie for post-war resource allocation?

"Shameless bastards! With a foreign enemy at hand, instead of joining forces to fight them, you turn your swords against your own compatriots who have shared the same blood! Before the war, you labeled us 'Adventists,' all high-sounding and righteous! Now it seems you so-called 'Arrivalists Resistance Faction' are the real parasites on civilization, traitors more hateful than the invaders! For a little gain, you'd even break the backbone of civilization?!"

The Knight felt a surge of anger. Although he believed that he held unusual ideas about the [Ten Thousand Worlds] and was known as a "Arrivalists", he only advocated assessing the situation and not going to the front line, but guarding within his own territory. He never thought of actively harming the forces that belonged to Yuncang in times of crisis.

But these very same Resistance Faction, who had acted so righteously before the war, still turned against their own people for their own gain!

A mixture of resentment and rage welled up within him, and the holy flames on the Knight's body rose ever higher, while the phantom protecting him behind him grew ever more magnificent, as he vowed to fight Yun Sha to the death!

Five minutes later...

The Knight, his armor tattered, fled like a dead dog.

Behind him, Yun Sha's blood-red blade light followed him like a shadow, slashing him to the ground.

The Knight got up from the ground, looked at Yun Sha who had chased after him, and raised his hands.

"Fine! You win, [Eye of Emerald] is yours! You guys really know how to take advantage of someone's misfortune! I'm leaving!"

After the Knight finished speaking, he stood up, activated his escape skill, and felt extremely frustrated.

It seems that after the Final Showdown, their [Starfire Hall] will lose control of the Emerald Cradle.

In the next instant, the Knight transformed into a disheveled golden meteor, fleeing hastily towards the distant horizon without looking back. Behind him, Yun Sha's blood-red blade light, like a leech, pursued him several more times, finally managing to shake him off with a desperate effort of defense and acceleration.

Yun Sha didn't chase after them. He turned around and went back into the building, taking out his communicator.

"The core energy source is secured; you guys get on with your work."

Here, the Knight stumbled and landed on a desolate ridge, barely managing to steady himself. He ripped off his badly deformed, Spiritual Light helmet, revealing a face contorted with extreme rage. He stared intently in the direction of [Eye of Emerald], his chest heaving violently.

"Very well... very well! Yun Sha, Contract Star... you've stolen this energy core! I'd like to see if you're just as adept at taking advantage of a crisis as you are at defending against external enemies! Without the secret techniques of my Starfire Hall and the defense legion, how will you stop those monsters from the [Abyss of Annihilation]? You've taken it but can't hold onto it; you've only served to benefit others!"

The Knight spoke coldly, ignoring even the messages from his own faction, wanting only to see how Yun Sha would handle the situation.

In the atmosphere, the invaders from the [Annihilation Abyss] have breached the defenses, and buildings on the ground are being destroyed.

However, the next scene that came into view made his pupils suddenly contract, and his blood seemed to freeze instantly.

"Releasing your Mana and elemental reserves, are you planning to cast some kind of large-scale Spell...?"

The towering [Eye of Emerald] suddenly burst open its top, unleashing an unimaginable torrent of Mana and various elements!

Immediately following, against this backdrop of surging energy, unfamiliar figures appeared out of thin air, some standing in the Void, others stepping onto the tops of buildings.

Their postures varied: some were shrouded in a biting mist, some were surrounded by eerie dark purple Runes, and some held musical instruments that resembled neither zithers nor harps...

Then, the attack came.

Several Starfire Hall stronghold cities that were close to the [Eye of Emerald] and were organizing defenses were instantly enveloped by the extreme cold that could freeze even the soul, turning them into huge ice sculptures. Moreover, the icy blue color Spread outward at a terrifying speed, devouring everything in its path.

The dark purple ripples Diffusion silently, and wherever they passed, whether it was steel buildings or organic life forms, twisted, bizarre, seemingly living growths quickly appeared on their surfaces, emanating an ominous aura of Contamination.

The ethereal and sorrowful music resonated throughout the heavens and earth, not through the air, but directly affecting the spirits of all listeners, inducing an overwhelming sadness, a sense of disorientation, and a loss of strength...

"This, this is... [ Under the Under the Starry Sky]! That bastard Yun Sha! He's cooperating with the invaders!"

The Knight's mind went blank for a moment, and he instantly understood everything. Yun Sha hadn't come to "seize territory" at all; he had come to open the door for the invaders! No, he might even have cooperated with the invaders, personally leading the enemy to the most critical strategic point!

Betray!

This is no longer a struggle for interests, but a complete betrayal that uses the entire Emerald Cradle and even the Life and Death countless civilians behind it as bargaining chips!

The Knight's eyes turned bloodshot, and he transformed into a streak of light, retracing his steps and charging towards the [Eye of Emerald]!

Yun Sha was leisurely standing at the top of [Eye of Emerald], looking at Yuncang Star, when he suddenly caught a glimpse of light out of the corner of his eye.

It was the Knight; he stared intently at Yun Sha, each word seemingly spat out from between his teeth, containing boundless hatred:

"Yun Sha, you! You betrayed us! I'll fuck your mother!"

Yun Sha calmly made his move and responded simultaneously:

"I don't have a horse, you can fuck your own."