Above the Technology Research Institute base.
The black shadow wore a black robe, its gaze roaming over the three directions of south, west, and east of the city.
The first deployment of the initial War Machine version had inflicted damage that greatly satisfied it. A brief burst of fire had already dealt a considerable blow to Star City's rear.
Yet the War Machines' lack of mobility had also become glaringly apparent in this battle.
Just moments ago, in the southern part of the city, one War Machine had been dismantled from within shortly after opening fire. Its internal Energy Core was ultimately detonated, destroying it from the inside out.
But the destruction of a single War Machine caused no ripples in the black shadow's heart.
Its gaze turned toward the west side of the city.
After its vision briefly blurred, it swiftly zoomed in and clearly saw the situation in the western district.
By then, three War Machines had already approached the western combat zone.
Under its expectant gaze, the metal arms on the War Machines extended and plunged into the ground, while the weapon platforms on their backs slowly unfolded.
Spiritual Energy Laser Cannons, Spiritual Energy Flamethrowers, Spiritual Energy Sweepers, Spiritual Energy Annihilation Cannons... Amid the grinding of gears, all sorts of Spiritual Energy Weapons were delivered onto the weapon platforms.
After a brief preparation, the Energy Cores inside the War Machines began operating at high speed, continuously feeding energy into the weapon platforms.
When all the blue indicator lights on the weapon platforms lit up, surging firepower instantly blanketed the Dawn Army's rear. Dense strikes rained down like raindrops.
The western district was completely illuminated by firelight, as bright as day.
In that brief exchange of fire, Star City's forces suffered considerable losses.
Seeing this, a smile appeared