Rumble--
The satellite fortress was plowed through again and again by the mechanical legion, and the four Calamity Grade were no longer besieging Han Xiao, but were fleeing for their lives.
Han Xiao was distracted by the virtual invasion; his mission was to destroy the satellite fortress. After taking down Tamaria, the other four didn't dare to rush in again, and no one interrupted him.
With his virtual technology capabilities advancing multiple times, Han Xiao didn't expend too much effort to successfully seize control of the satellite fortress. His A+ level virtual mechanic skills were sufficient to overcome most AI attacks.
Han Xiao searched through the control module of the satellite fortress and sighed.
"No self-destruct module? That's a big disappointment."
After thinking for a moment, Han Xiao manipulated the satellite fortress to open a surface passage, and then sent a group of mechanical soldiers into the fortress to plant secondary Psionic Energy bombs.
In terms of efficiency, detonating the energy furnace inside the satellite fortress is much easier than destroying the fortress from the outside.
Meanwhile, on the main battlefield.
Several agile small spaceships weaved through the chaotic battlefield, carrying Calamity Grade powerhouses dispatched by Morred and his team, attempting to break through the enemy's blockade to support Han Xiao.
On the battlefield, high-energy particle cannons crisscrossed the area, and these support squads were repeatedly forced back by the dense artillery fire, unable to break through the enemy ships' firepower.
As waves of fleets from the War Realm arrived on the battlefield via rapid support channels, the main force faced increased pressure and could no longer provide complete cover for these support squads.
"The situation is not good. We've been dragging this out for too long. Several enemy strongholds have broken free from the forces holding them back and are rushing to reinforce the base. The number of enemies we're facing has increased several times over!"
On the flagship, Morred's expression shifted several times upon hearing the observers' report.
He clenched his back teeth, his cheeks puffed out, and the sound seemed to burst out from between his teeth.
"At this rate, we'll only get a Pyrrhic victory at best! Black Star is the key to quickly breaking the deadlock, but he's currently isolated and helpless. Will our reinforcements still not be able to break through the blockade?"
"No, the enemy seems to have seen through our intentions and has completely blocked the route to the satellite fortress where Black Star is located," the observer said.
A fierce glint appeared in Morred's eyes, his expression turning decisive. He waved his hand, "Pass on my order: the entire army will consolidate its formation and advance deep into enemy territory from this direction, clearing a path for the support squad and breaking through the enemy's lines!"
As soon as the words were spoken, everyone in the command room changed their expressions, their faces showing shock.
The current situation on the battlefield can be described as a five-layered chocolate ball; the situation is crystal clear.
The outermost layer consists of the fleets of the three Section Zero, including Morred's, and the second layer is the base station's defense fleet; the two sides are currently engaged in fierce combat.
Behind the defense fleet lies the massive protective shield of the base station, which separates the outer battlefield from the base station's core. The innermost layer contains nine satellite fortresses surrounding the base station, and at the center of the "chocolate ball" is the target that Section Zero intends to destroy: the T-04 Jump Base Station.
Morred's order was to send the entire fleet deep into enemy territory to clear a path for the squad supporting Black Star. This was tantamount to abandoning their retreat, entering enemy territory, and deliberately getting surrounded.
Once the main force breaks through the enemy's blockade line, but fails to immediately break through the base station's protective shield, it is tantamount to being trapped in a dead end, with no way forward and pursuers behind.
"That's a gamble, too risky!"
"I disagree with this radical approach; a more cautious and methodical approach is better."
No sooner had he finished speaking than several captains protested, arguing that they belonged to another cooperative faction and were not Morred's direct subordinates.
The drawbacks of united forces have once again become apparent. When faced with crises that require taking risks, morale is low, and more people tend to focus on their own losses than on the battlefield situation.
Rebuttals echoed through the communication channel, and Morred's expression grew increasingly grim. Only the New Feilan Resistance Army fleet was his direct force, but this number was far from sufficient; he needed the help of other factions.
Bang!
Morred, unable to contain himself any longer, slammed his fist on the table, silencing the protests of the many captains.
"I know that every one of your factions wants to gain the favor of Amethyst and become a long-term partner of a star cluster-level civilization. However, do you think the Amethyst Civilization is so easily fooled if you don't risk your lives?! I'm fed up with being defeated by the War Realm time and time again. Now, the opportunity is right in front of us. Lord Black Star is fighting a bloody battle. As long as we lend him a helping hand, we can break the deadlock and win this victory! You are all major powers in your respective star systems, with illustrious reputations. How have you become a bunch of cowards? If you don't even dare to take the slightest risk, then, without further ado, what are you doing here in this war?!"
The communication channel fell silent immediately; no one spoke.
Seeing this, Morred stopped wasting words and said in a deep voice, "Execute the order!"
The entire fleet stopped its slow advance and instead contracted its battle lines, like a warhammer hammering heavily into the formation of the base defense fleet!
The warships, their shields braced against attacks from all sides, advanced relentlessly, penetrating deep into enemy territory, and charged toward the satellite fortress where Han Xiao had landed.
The enemy fleet was initially thrown into disarray, but it quickly adjusted its formation and intercepted Morred's fleet.
Before long, Morred's fleet lost its initial momentum and seemed to be stuck in a quagmire, unable to advance an inch. At this time, they had already broken into the depths of the blockade line and were only a short distance away from the satellite fortress's protective shield.
However, it seemed that it would take Morred's fleet ten times longer to reach that distance.
"Hold on, the satellite fortress is just ahead!"
The flagship was under concentrated fire, causing a slight tremor in the command center. Morred shouted, "Support team, it's your turn! Seize the opportunity to land!"
The atmosphere on the support team's ship was tense and tense.
The leader of the team, Calamity Grade captain, looked serious and loudly instructed the others.
"All preparations for battle are complete. Lord Black Star needs our assistance. Let's proceed!"
The next moment, these Calamity Grade ships leaped out of their spaceships, nimbly maneuvering and using the main force as a barrier. Under Morred's tense gaze, they finally broke through the blockade and headed straight for the satellite fortress.
Morred watched hopefully as one after another Calamity Grade powerhouse rapidly approached the satellite fortress.
Whether we can achieve a resounding victory depends on this move!
However, just as he was getting nervous, something unexpected happened!
The support team had just approached the protective shield outside the satellite fortress when the satellite fortress inside suddenly burst into a bright light and exploded!
The entire satellite fortress expanded and shattered from the inside out. This space fortress, which looked like an asteroid, turned into a blinding ball of explosive light in the blink of an eye!
The shockwave swept across, sending countless pieces of armor, parts, and machinery flying, turning them into floating cosmic debris, with a sound like a planetary explosion!
With the destruction of the fortress, the base station's protective shield lost one of its endpoints, and the shield in that area instantly evaporated, revealing a huge hole large enough for a fleet to enter.
Behind the hole lies the compromised jump base station.
The road to enemy territory has been opened!!
A figure flew out from the wreckage of the satellite fortress; it was Han Xiao.
The sudden change here attracted the attention of the entire battlefield. Both friend and foe turned their gazes toward it, and shock appeared on everyone's face.
--Black Star single-handedly blew up the satellite fortress?!
The mechanical legion had been recovered. Han Xiao led dozens of barracks crates away from the fortress wreckage, his mechs bearing numerous charred marks.
He spotted the support team members hovering in mid-air at a glance, waved to them, and sent a voice message.
You're too late.
The support team members were mentally prepared for a bloody battle, but now they felt like they had punched a piece of cotton, staring blankly at Han Xiao with stunned expressions.
Where are we, and our enemies?
Did you kill them all?!
Everyone was greatly shocked.
How many Calamity Grade has Black Star killed?!
"Well done!!"
Morred paused for a moment, then suddenly shouted excitedly, his expression one of wild joy.
He had assumed Black Star was tied down by the enemy and isolated, but it seemed the situation was quite the opposite of his assumptions!
Surprisingly, despite the pressure of numerous Calamity Grade attacks, Black Star still managed to destroy a satellite!
A truly reliable batch!
The protective shield broke at the perfect moment; it was a godsend.
Without time to consider anything else, Morred seized the opportunity and decisively ordered the entire fleet to break through the blockade, rushing straight in through the hole in the protective shield and opening fire on the base station.
Meanwhile, the base station was bombed, the vibrations were constant, and chaos had broken out inside, with piercing alarms echoing in every corner.
"Warning! Warning! High-energy attack Detection!"
Outside the window, the glittering cannon fire, like stars, seemed to be a countdown to death, rapidly approaching.
In the main control room, the base station commander stared out the porthole, his lips trembling, his face contorted with fear, revealing a look of despair, just like all the staff around him.
He didn't understand why Black Star was so much better than the intelligence suggested.
He sent five Calamity Grade reinforcements to Tamaria and the others as a precaution against powerful figures coming to support Black Star. However, to his surprise, Black Star killed Tamaria before the five Calamity Grade were even on their way!
That's the strongest one stationed at the base station!
He was just killed like that!?
When the five reinforcements arrived, the four Calamity Grade fighters who had accompanied Tamaria were either dead or wounded, completely overwhelmed. Black Star, in superhuman condition, turned around and swiftly overpowered the five Calamity Grade reinforcements!
Black Star single-handedly wiped out more than half of the high-level combatants stationed at the base!
What good are intelligence-based countermeasures?
This completely disrupted all plans, leaving the base station commander utterly stunned and his mind blank.
Faced with overwhelming high-level combat power, he felt helpless and had no solution. He could only watch as Black Star turned the satellite fortress into fireworks.
Time seemed to stretch out, the artillery fire drew ever closer, the light so dazzling it filled the base station commander's face and his vision, as if he were plunged into a white, misty world.
At that moment, only one thought remained in his mind.
"I simply... lost to Black Star."