A Formidable Enemy Descends

In the vast, profound void of the universe, the star cruiser Jile Hao streaked through space at high speed, trailing pale-blue energy flames.

Each spatial jump of the vessel sent rippling rings of energy outward, as though tearing fleeting streaks of light across the canvas of the cosmos.

The cruiser was three thousand meters long and over eight hundred meters wide. Its silver-gray hull resembled a dormant interstellar beast, while a massive energy crystal embedded in its prow reflected a frigid metallic gleam.

Twelve energy cannon arrays extended from either side of the hull, their muzzles flickering with eerie blue light—powerful enough to destroy a small planet in an instant.

More than a hundred shipborne bays were concealed beneath the vessel, with hundreds of streamlined combat ships standing ready at all times, forming a tightly knit offensive and defensive system.

The ship was armed to the teeth. Thirty antimatter main cannons had been deployed beneath the main deck, capable of tearing apart any Energy Shield.

Dense laser turrets lay hidden behind the portholes on both sides, forming a defense network without a single blind spot.

Inside the armory beneath the bridge were enough Personal Mechas to arm an entire legion. From the close-combat Mad Lion to the long-range sniper Eagle Eye, every type of mecha was available, gleaming with cold metallic light.

All ten thousand legion soldiers and officers wore customized mechas, the tribal totems on their surfaces declaring this to be a powerful tribe founded upon a civilization of mechas.

Inside the luxurious cabin at the cruiser's highest level, an air of extravagance stood in stark contrast to the grim killing intent outside.

Beyond the enormous floor-to-ceiling portholes lay a dazzling river of stars, while warmth filled the room within.

A youth in a white silk shirt lounged lazily