At the same time, the vanguard in the War Realm summarized and digested the results of this battle.
"We repelled the first wave of attacks. You did a good job, taking down quite a few Calamity Grade powerhouses. The forces cooperating with Amethyst will definitely be wary now."
Jorde praised the vanguard's achievements.
Hunting Blade nodded. "The enemy was also caught off guard and didn't deploy many high-level combatants. You guessed right."
The vanguard had many tactical plans. The original tactic was mainly defensive. Seeing that the first wave of attacks from the Section Zero did not have an overwhelming force, Jorde temporarily changed the tactics and sent all eight Vanguard Officers to attack together to crush the Section Zero's high-level combat forces, achieving the effect of making an example of them.
"We have about ten days to prepare. The enemy will launch another attack. You will continue to deal with high-level combat forces; this is the weakness of the allied forces."
Jorde was full of confidence.
Hunting Blade frowned. "Given this example, the enemy's high-level combatants won't underestimate us, and might not even engage us. We might not have had this opportunity today."
"Then let's create an opportunity," Fosters, who had been silent, spoke up slowly. "If the enemy doesn't send high-level forces to deal with us, then watch us dismantle their fleet."
Jorde nodded. "In short, try to find opportunities to kill the enemy's high-level combatants. If we can instill fear in them, our expansion will be easier."
Fosters suddenly said, "Black Star will likely continue to participate in the next attack. I have one request: everyone must report Black Star's location to me at any time. If I'm not needed on the front lines for the time being, I'll rush over and take care of Black Star."
Jorde hesitated for a moment, "Okay, on the condition that your personal grudges don't affect the course of the battle."
"Hmph, you don't need to teach me that, and besides, this isn't just a personal grudge." Fosters said coldly, "Black Star is a high-ranking official of the Dragon Emperor. Taking him out might force the Dragon Emperor to reveal itself, which would give Heber a legitimate reason to intervene in the Secret War."
The existence of Beyond Grade A is a deterrent, and they rarely act rashly. Even though the Tyrant is the leader in the War Realm, he still does not personally intervene in Secret War. However, if Ames makes the first move, Heber will have a reason.
In their eyes, the Tyrant is clearly stronger than the Dragon Emperor.
Everyone's eyes lit up.
Jorde nodded and said, "That makes sense. I'll leave it to you then."
"Don't worry, no matter where he hides, I will find him."
Fosters nodded in satisfaction.
While the allied forces awaited reinforcements, several disturbances occurred. Led by the Arc Light Organization, members who had participated in the assault requested to be reassigned, citing heavy losses, and refused to participate in the frontal assault any longer.
The death of Sevitt shocked the entire Arc Light Organization. The leader was filled with remorse, as Sevitt was his trusted and capable assistant, whom he had entrusted with leading the troops in the battle. However, he never expected Sevitt to be killed in the first engagement, and the leader immediately considered retreating. Other organizations that participated in the frontal assault also suffered varying degrees of casualties among their high-ranking members.
Such a high intensity of fighting was beyond their expectations, and the eight Vanguard Officers in the War Realm terrified them.
Perhaps by joining forces they could defeat the Vanguard Officers, but none of them wanted to lose their own Calamity Grade powerhouse, so they tacitly avoided battle.
This is an unsolvable contradiction. Section Zero's remote command can only readjust the offensive tactics, change the personnel on the front lines, and pin its hopes on reinforcements to take on the responsibility of a strong attack.
However, the allies who came to provide support also learned about the casualty statistics at the front and were unwilling to participate in the offensive, not wanting their own high-level combat forces to suffer the same fate.
The Amethyst Civilization had no choice but to engage in some behind-the-scenes negotiations to persuade some unwilling forces to compromise.
The tactics employed in the War Realm were highly effective, fully exposing the shortcomings of Section Zero. Even though the members were all well-known armed forces in the Colton Star Cluster, when put together, they were simply a motley crew, perfectly illustrating the saying "all smiles when things are going well, hide your cowardice when things are going badly."
However, Han Xiao was not disappointed. Being in the disadvantaged camp meant having more opportunities to showcase himself.
While almost everyone else was making excuses, only Han Xiao volunteered to participate in the offensive.
The news quickly spread throughout the camp, causing a huge uproar. Every day, Han Xiao was subjected to strange looks from others, filled with surprise, incomprehension, astonishment and other emotions.
Knowing full well the risks of a direct assault, Black Star insisted on doing it anyway—had he lost his mind?
The Arc Light Organization's comrades, who had already suffered losses, watched coldly. Black Star's actions led them to misunderstand. In their view, Black Star was trying to take advantage of the situation, stepping on them to demonstrate his greater role and gain Amethyst's attention.
There's nothing inherently wrong with that. What the Arc Light Organization and other forces criticize is that Black Star's idea isn't wrong, but he lacks the corresponding strength. That would be suicidal. Even their high-level combatants suffered heavy losses. Doesn't Black Star have any self-awareness?
Many allied forces have reached a consensus: Black Star is practically risking its life to improve its status.
However, no force proactively reminded Black Star that they needed someone to stand in front of them, and since Black Star was willing to die, they wouldn't stop him.
Han Xiao undertook such a dangerous mission, Laifer almost always granted his requests. Instead of having his troops participate in the main assault, Han Xiao had Lagi, Melos, and others participate in low-intensity combat, Laifer agreed.
A few days later, the second batch of reinforcements finally arrived, Section Zero launched another attack on the War Realm's first stronghold in the West Wind Star System.
Han Xiao temporarily placed Melos in command of the fleet, while he piloted the Blacklight Stealth, blending in alone among the main force.
This tactical mission requires you to hold off eight Vanguard Officers. The reward is cutting-edge knowledge, as well as a large amount of experience and faction contribution points, which is equivalent to more than ten ordinary tactical missions.
Due to the previous failure, the Section Zero's second attack attracted the attention of the entire star system.
The other five star cluster-level civilizations in the Shattered Star Ring, as well as some large organizations with prestigious status in the star field, all turned their attention to Colton's West Wind Star System. The outcome of their second encounter can basically represent the future direction of the Secret War.
This was the second encounter. Both the War Realm and the Section Zero were prepared, so there was no need for foreplay; the battle immediately entered a heated phase.
Fireworks illuminated the dark universe, and burning warships, exploding projectiles, and dazzling light cannons unfolded the perilous interstellar battlefield, like a vivid and unrestrained painting.
The battle on the main battlefield was fierce, with the eight Vanguard Officers led by Fosters destroying one warship after another, advancing with unstoppable momentum as if entering an empty field.
The high-level combatants should have intervened to stop it, but almost all of the Calamity Grade powerhouses from Section Zero chose to avoid battle and watched as the Vanguard Officers destroyed the warship.
"What are you all standing there for? Stop them!"
The remote commander is roaring.
"Understood, I'll get started in a bit."
"It's not the right time yet. Let's wait until they've exhausted some of their strength."
The Grade A experts all gave perfunctory answers and dragged their feet.
The remote commander was furious and extremely helpless. These high-level combatants were outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant, and he had no way to deal with them. Even the fleet belonged to these people. Relying on the promise of post-war compensation from the Amethyst, they preferred to watch their troops be crushed rather than take action. The remote commander was at a loss for words.
Laifer couldn't sit still any longer. He knew things were going badly, but he hadn't expected them to be this bad, so he couldn't help but contact Han Xiao.
"Black Star, we can't rely on anyone else. When are you going to make your move? If we drag this out any longer, we're doomed!"
Inside the cockpit, Han Xiao stared at the eight Vanguard Officers marked on the tactical screen, raising an eyebrow slightly. "Give me a battlefield."
"Understood!" Laifer was overjoyed.
He was skeptical about Black Star's ability to withstand the eight Vanguard Officers, but he had no choice but to try anything, as Black Star was the only one he could rely on now.
At the heart of the battlefield, Fosters was leading seven Vanguard Officers in a fierce battle, like eight meteors smashing through one Section Zero warship after another. Their offensive was like a tsunami, directly disrupting the Section Zero's formation.
The eight Vanguard Officers were like leopards, while the warships were like sheep. Without high-level combat forces to restrain each other, the warships became the prey. Once they were targeted, there was no possibility of escape.
"Haha, the enemy's Calamity Grade haven't made a move yet. Do they really not care about the fleet?"
On the communication channel, Mazaks laughed wildly.
"What a bunch of cowards, they don't even have the courage to make a move." Hunting Blade said disdainfully.
Thump!
Inside a warship, Fosters shattered half the ship with a single punch. Before the explosion, he boarded the accompanying assault ship. Upon hearing this, he couldn't help but demand, "Why hasn't anyone reported Black Star's location yet? Where is he?"
"I don't know. No trace of Black Star has been found in any of the local battlefields, but Black Star Army has been spotted. However, Black Star is not among them; only an Grade A mage is present."
Fosters glanced at the battle and said coldly, "The enemy's high-level combatants are all cowards. They don't need my help on the main battlefield for now. I'll go find the Black Star Army; they're definitely hiding in that localized battlefield."
"Okay, you go ahead, we'll take care of things here."
Hunting Blade nodded in response.
Fosters was about to turn his car around and leave.
Just then, the surrounding warships suddenly dispersed, forming a protective array, revealing a passage, and the Blacklight Stealth flew out from the depths of the formation.
"That's... Black Star?!"
Fosters stopped abruptly, staring intently at the Blacklight Stealth. Even the other seven Vanguard Officers couldn't help but look over.
Wearing the Mad Ape Vanguard Officers, Han Xiao disembarked from the cockpit and hovered in space. He stretched out his hand in a provocative gesture, as if to say, "Come here."
Although one person is insignificant in the vast interstellar battlefield, no one nearby could ignore Han Xiao's presence. He unleashed his full power, and the high-energy reaction generated by his body was enough to make any warship's radar mark him as dangerous.
Despite the distance, Fosters and the others could still clearly see Han Xiao's movements, and their expressions changed.
"He's provoking us?"
Hunting Blade was astonished, unable to comprehend who gave Black Star the courage.
Fosters was also surprised; he thought Black Star had gone into hiding like the other Calamity Grade, but he didn't expect him to show himself.
"Not bad, at least they're bolder than others, saving me time searching for them."
Fosters narrowed his eyes, ordered the assault ship to rush towards Han Xiao, then jumped out of the ship, his whole body radiating a fierce aura, like a dark red meteor, and crashed straight into Han Xiao.
Han Xiao stretched out his arm, and mechanical components rapidly unfolded, transforming along his arm into a gigantic mechanical fist a hundred meters in size. Mechanical Force leaped like lightning as the giant fist slammed towards the meteor.
Combat in a vacuum environment is silent, yet the collision between the two sides subconsciously led many to imagine sounds.
Bang!!
The giant fist was instantly pierced by the meteor, revealing a human-shaped hole. Fosters, still riding high, punched Han Xiao in the chest.
Han Xiao retreated straight back, then his whole body shuddered, and he steadied himself in mid-air, throwing away the shattered mechanical giant hand.
"Use whatever means you have to make me happy." Fosters sent a voice message to Han Xiao through the armor's communication system.
They're even using voice messages during a fight... This guy's a real chatterbox!
Han Xiao couldn't help but grumble inwardly. With a wave of his hand, the warehouse of the Blacklight Stealth opened, and all the mechanical legions poured out like a swarm of locusts.
Soon, a massive army suddenly appeared, with hundreds of thousands of mechanized soldiers surrounding Han Xiao, instantly drawing the attention of the entire battlefield.
This scale is not to be underestimated!
Because the Amethyst Civilization would provide excessive compensation for the losses, Han Xiao spared no effort this time, utilizing all available machinery and going all out.
"Eight of you come at me at once. You think you can handle me? You're no match for me." Han Xiao returned the favor and sent a message to Fosters as well.
Fosters chuckled, too lazy to reply. In his eyes, Black Star was already a dead man, and he could take him down by himself.
The Calamity Grade powerhouses from Section Zero who were avoiding battle were all just watching from the sidelines; no one showed any intention of helping.
So far, Han Xiao is the only Calamity Grade fighter from Section Zero to have fought on the front lines!