"Follow the plan, and don't let your guard down." Aboard the Lyra, Yue Yuan also communicated with the other two on behalf of Human Civilization. "Perhaps they're gathering strength—we can't rule that out. Although reconnaissance indicates that the number of troops intercepting the Super Planet Destroyer Cannon shells hasn't increased, don't forget that they have no need to increase their numbers."
"The lack of additional interceptors and the complete absence of harassment along the way may both be a facade they deliberately created, making us believe they only have seven million Sacred Guards. After all these years, we believe they must have far more than that. They're probably plotting something in some corner right now. Their intention is likely to go straight for a decisive battle."
The Star River sent a response. "Heh, this Heavenly Maiden Civilization is strange. Constantly wearing us down along the way would clearly benefit them more. Are these stars really that important to them? Or are they confident they can crush us?"
Awakener Huan said, "Is it possible that assembling each warrior takes them a long time, so they don't dare wear us down recklessly? Well, no matter what, let's proceed according to plan!"
As the three civilizations communicated, the Assault Fleet continued through the diffuse nebula ravaged by Gamma Rays, beginning the latter half of its journey straight in.
By this point, there was almost no clean starry sky left in the interstellar space of the Andromeda Galaxy. It was filled with all manner of intense radiation. Only a Level Six Civilization could maintain steady navigation in such an environment.
In truth, the Assault Fleet's guesses were more or less correct. The Heavenly Maiden Civilization truly intended to fight a decisive battle. Not only were they confident they could eliminate the Assault Fleet, they