Endless two-dimensional fragments were scattered into the fourth-dimensional space. The interior of the Fish Horse Star warship had clearly been modified during this period, and the two-dimensional fragments could no longer penetrate it. However, this did not have a significant impact on the attack of the two-dimensional fragments. The Conqueror, having completed their mission, immediately retreated far away to avoid the two-dimensional fragments affecting Conqueror.
The Fish Horse Star fleet was unaware that it had been intercepted, but the next second, two-dimensional fragments began to fall. With ample energy in the fourth dimension, the attack range of the falling two-dimensional fragments was greatly affected, and only the two-dimensional fragments that approached the Fish Horse Star warships had a sufficiently large attack effect.
This was the first time that two-dimensional fragments clashed with the warships of the Fish Horse Star Civilization in the fourth dimension. The effect seemed to be slightly worse than Wen Zhonghua had predicted. However, there were enough two-dimensional fragments, and the Fish Horse Star Civilization civilization's fleet still suffered a painful lesson. In addition, the two-dimensional fragments had an effect on space, and the spatial deformation in the fourth dimension was extremely severe. The Fish Horse Star warships were in chaos and even collided with each other. Some warships that were originally slightly damaged were directly destroyed by their own warships.
By the time Ci Ma realized what was happening, it was too late to stop the changing battlefield situation. Two of the three warships carrying research data had already been destroyed, and the remaining one had also suffered considerable damage. If it weren't for the reset of the self-destruct program on these three warships, they would have already self-destructed.
Looking at the chaotic fleet and countless pieces of warships flying everywhere, Ci Ma was stunned. He had been so careful, yet he had still fallen into humanity's trap. This last data ship was also Ci Ma's command ship. It was Ci Ma's last hope, and also the last hope of civilization.
The fall of the two-dimensional fragments was complete. The war lasted less than ten seconds from beginning to end, yet it cost Ci Ma more than 60 trillion warships, and he himself almost perished in the fall of the two-dimensional fragments.
"Humans!!!" Ci Ma cried out in anger and helplessness.
Ci Ma thought of the Du Ka, and of atoning for his sins with his death, but Ci Ma held back. Now was not the time for self-exoneration; the fleet needed him, and civilization needed him.
"First Leader, we were ambushed by humans and suffered heavy losses."
" Ci Ma, come back. Humanity has exceeded our expectations. There are too many uncertainties surrounding them. Where is the data?"
"The data is still there, Leader. Human warships are definitely still nearby, and they'll probably launch a new attack on us soon. I can't guarantee the data will be delivered safely."
The leader of the Fish Horse Star Civilization remained silent. He did not blame Ci Ma, knowing that Ci Ma had done his best. It was still unknown whether the fleet that ambushed Ci Ma was the same as the fleet outside the fortress. If they were the same, Ci Ma might not be able to return. However, the data was still important. It was the result of countless years of effort by the Fish Horse Star Civilization. Everything, including the Super Fortress, was prepared for this data.
However, the Mechanical Civilization's words had already made the leader of the Fish Horse Star Civilization feel a new sense of crisis. The Fish Horse Star Civilization civilization was definitely not the only one with the goal of targeting the black hole at the center of the Milky Way. And that Mechanical Civilization was like a fool; it certainly wouldn't have such a grand goal.
If that's the case, then who can control this unruly and powerful Mechanical Civilization? Or is the Mechanical Civilization actually being controlled? If the Mechanical Civilization is being controlled, apart from the five Great Star Region Civilization of the Milky Way and the major Small Star Sector Civilization Great Star Region Civilization, other forces probably wouldn't have this ability.
If the Mechanical Civilization was being manipulated, then the force behind it must be terrifying. Only Galactic-Level Civilization would have the power to control Mechanical Civilization. Could there be a hidden Galactic-Level Civilization in the Milky Way? That's impossible, absolutely impossible. The leader of the Fish Horse Star Civilization quickly dismissed his own conjecture. Galactic-Level Civilization from another star system?
At this moment, the leader of the Fish Horse Star Civilization thought about many things, but Fish Horse Star Civilization was not afraid. Retreat was impossible; he had no way out. All of this was the result of countless billions of years of hard work, especially the Super Fortress. To build this behemoth, the entire civilization had spent more than 99 percent of its time and energy on it.
Even now, the situation hasn't exceeded the limits of their civilization's capacity to withstand it. It's just that it's not the critical moment yet. Once their bottom line is crossed, the worst that can happen is mutual destruction. Thinking of this, the leader of the Fish Horse Star Civilization revealed a confident yet contemptuous smile.
" Ci Ma, teleport remotely."
"The first leader, but..."
"So what if it leaks? It's better than nothing. If all else fails, we'll have to activate the highest level of security. But you know what that means, Ci Ma. Come back alive."
"Yes, First Leader."
Ci Ma hesitated for a moment before executing the leader's orders, sending research data to the base. During the transmission, a Dark Shadow seemed to have been waiting there for a long time. It accurately copied all the transmitted information and then disappeared.
Wen Zhonghua had already ordered the Conqueror from afar to return to the battlefield and launch a fierce attack on the Fish Horse Star fleet before they could recover. In three-dimensional space, the Conqueror could not shake the Fish Horse Star Civilization's warships, but in the fourth dimension, the Conqueror ' attacks were completely different.
The Fish Horse Star warships were equally formidable in their fourth-dimensional attacks, resulting in losses on both sides. The Ci Ma did not linger in the battle; now was not the time to get entangled with humanity. Civilization was facing a crisis and had to conserve its strength. Taking advantage of its speed, the Ci Ma led its fleet away from the battlefield and resumed its return journey.
Seeing that the pursuit was fruitless, Wen Zhonghua didn't know whether he should be happy or frustrated. He was happy because this time he not only destroyed the research team of the Fish Horse Star Civilization, but also destroyed more than 70 trillion of their warships. He was frustrated because a portion of the Fish Horse Star Civilization's fleet still managed to escape.
Wen Zhonghua gave a wry smile and led the remaining 50 trillion Conqueror toward Boötes. Upon arriving at Boötes, Wen Zhonghua briefly communicated with Hu Yu, and then Wen Zhonghua was drawn to the shredders on the scene. The Expeller were still attacking, and the debris on the battlefield was beyond description.
To stop these crazed killing machines, the Mechanical Lord had no choice but to resort to naval swarm tactics, using the sheer number of their fleets to repeatedly ram and intercept the Expeller, forcing them to change course and preventing Expeller from approaching the breach in the fortress.