A Captain Would Never Abandon His Crew; I Haven't Given You Your Birthday Present Yet, So I Won't Die

Almost instantly, an unparalleled Blood-Red Veil surged from the phantom, flooding outward like an unceasing torrent.

Wherever the blood-red tide passed, flowers, grass, and trees withered into nourishment, feeding the red veil in the sky. From the horizon, a woman's laughter echoed across the entire Douluo Planet.

Dimly visible was a woman in a dark-red gown, wearing a crimson crown carved from gemstones. Six dark-red rays flickered on either side of her.

"Douluo Planet is being drained!"

"They want to devour Douluo Planet!"

Tang Miao transmitted those words into everyone's mind through spiritual communication.

Everyone suddenly understood.

The pressure from the front lines, especially the Tianma Chief Seat's arrival, had drawn everyone's attention. The Federation had dispatched nearly every combat-capable ship and most of its experts at Divine Rank, True God Level, and above. But the enemy's ultimate goal had never been to gain an overwhelming advantage at the front. Keeping them occupied was enough.

Their target had been Douluo Planet's Life Core from the very beginning!

It was already too late for the Federation fleet to return and defend it.

"Damn it! It was a feint! They lured away our Federation fleet, the Beast God, and all those other experts. They're launching a decapitation strike against us!"

Lightning surged around Wang Tianyu, then died away. The Tianlong Chief Seat's restraints held him fast; he could not even self-destruct. The ever-defiant Thunder God Douluo had never felt so frustrated!

As the Blood-Red Veil continued spreading, the Life Tree let out mournful cries.

Lin Yuan also heard the helpless melody of the Douluo Planet Core and the despairing voices of the people.

"Is the Federation going to be destroyed?"

"I don't want to die!"

"Why is the Federation so stupid? How could the enemy penetrate our defenses so easily?"

"Who's going