Ancestral Wealth Inheritance System
Chapter 620 - 620 Who Did You Offend

At the periphery of the Leo Civilization in the Decrabier Star Region, a Controller patrolled the military undergoing routine training, accompanied by several assistants.

This Controller had reached the fifth tier in strength. He was the Commander of this resource war, Ares.

"The martial artists in our army look quite spirited." Observing the mighty troops, Ares felt a surge of adrenaline. In his younger days, he had served in this unit himself, and now, after thousands of years, he had become its Commander.

"Yes, General Ares. Recently, our Leo Civilization's army has repeatedly clashed with the Begla Civilization, pushing them back successfully. We've reclaimed the frontline territories, and now the warriors are highly motivated," another Controller-level deputy Commander beside Ares said.

"They've been forced into a defensive position now. I believe that before long, we'll convert this advantage into a decisive victory."

"Oh?" Ares's expression showed a hint of doubt.

Wars with the Begla Civilization had erupted frequently even before this resource war began. He had lost count of the battles against Nix's forces, yet so far, the two sides had almost always been evenly matched, without such a massive advantage ever appearing.

His understanding of the Begla Civilization's forces was no less than his understanding of his own. Logically, after only 200 years of war, the scales should not tip so definitively to one side, no matter how long they fought. How could such a situation arise?

"Has the Begla Civilization experienced any major events recently?" Ares asked.

"Report, General, we've heard no news, and there seems to be nothing significant happening."

"That's strange. A short while ago, they were dominating several regions and defeating our troops, yet after just a few days, it became like this?" As the saying goes, if something unusual happens, there must be an explanation. He did not believe the opposing army could transform so drastically in a matter of days.

"Immediately have someone investigate. I just feel that things aren't this simple!"

"Yes, General Ares, I will dispatch someone to investigate at once!"

"Boom!" At that moment, a searing beam of light brushed past their left side and cut through a battleship, causing a violent explosion before anyone had even realized what had happened.

Ares immediately used Cosmic Source Power to form a protective barrier, shielding them from the shockwave at a distance. Fortunately, everyone around him was at least a Divine Ability User, and the distance kept them from injury.

"This power..." Ares's expression turned somber, "This is definitely a fourth-tier beam cannon!"

Their Leo Civilization fleet's battleships were all only mid-level third-tier, nearly defenseless against a fourth-tier beam cannon. Even with shields up, the defense was still futile.

If hit directly by a fourth-tier beam cannon, even a Controller would be seriously injured!

"General Ares, a formation of fourth-tier battleships is advancing toward our base from the frontline!"

"General, this squadron's battleship numbers exceed ours by over tenfold, and they are all Main Angel-B5 Model battleships. Our forces in other regions have also been attacked."

"What?" Ares trembled all over. Why was this happening suddenly?

"General, preliminary estimates suggest their total force is dozens of times ours, and their combat capability far surpasses us. Over twenty thousand ships have been destroyed at the very front line!"

"What exactly is happening? Where did this fleet come from?"

"General, we don't know either, but in the midst of that fourth-level civilization fleet, we spotted the Begla Civilization's fleet mixed in. They probably sought external help!"

"Boom!" The communicator gave off a violent explosion sound, then completely lost signal.

"Whoosh!" The battleship beneath them was also pierced by a beam cannon. Amidst such dense attacks, their base had completely fallen.

"Boom!" The explosive impact sent Ares flying, and several accompanying Divine Ability Users were obliterated under that beam cannon, even injuring another first-tier Controller.

"What on earth is going on!" Ares looked toward the direction of the attack. Their base's battleships had all fallen into a sea of fire, with each light beam destroying several at a time.

In the distance, a massive fleet was approaching slowly, the Main Angel-B5 Model battleships, primary vessels of a fourth-level civilization, each capable of destroying dozens, if not hundreds, of third-tier battleships.

The densely arrayed fleet stretched far beyond the horizon.

"How is it possible! This can't be! Why would a fourth-level civilization help them? Why!" In Ares's eyes, a red glow grew intensely bright until it engulfed him...

At the center of the Leo Civilization shone an extremely bright star. A middle-aged man, completely bare-skinned and bald, floated on its surface, tempering his body. He was the ruler of the Leo Civilization, Nazi, a powerful seventh-tier martial artist.

"Master, there's news from the frontline!"

"Oh? News?" Nazi opened his eyes. "This war has dragged on for over two hundred years. There should be some progress by now. How's the situation?"

"Master, our fleet from the Leo Civilization has been entirely destroyed. All defense lines have crumbled. The Begla Civilization's fleet advanced to the borders of our acknowledged territories before stopping. General Ares was so severely wounded that he's fallen into a coma."

"What?" Nazi's eyes barely concealed his shock. The Leo and Begla Civilizations had matched strengths. Even in defeat, such results should not be possible so quickly.

The frontlines held almost half of their Leo Civilization's forces. Being entirely destroyed was a catastrophic blow, slashing their combat capability by nearly fifty percent!

"What exactly is going on? Didn't Nix say anything?"

"Master, General Nix sent a message before slipping into unconsciousness. They were suddenly attacked by a fourth-level civilization fleet. This fleet equaled two standard fourth-level civilization fleets. They had no chance against them and were almost completely annihilated in just a few weeks. Even General Nix himself was captured!"

"Nix was captured? Then where did this message come from?"

"Master, General Nix was released by the enemy. According to the war treaty drawn between us, the victor claims all disputed territories and mining rights to the Cosmic Crystal Vein Ore. Letting General Nix return alive was merely to bring you a message."

"What message?"

"Begla Civilization's Commander Nix said if you want to know why a fourth-level civilization fleet aided the Begla Civilization, ask the Joraike Family. Moreover, this matter isn't over!"

"Joraike Family?" Nazi's calm demeanor finally twisted into rage. Clearly, someone in the Joraike Family had offended this fourth-level civilization, prompting them to retaliate in such a manner.

"Contact Hilac for me immediately!" Nazi's tone reeked of killing intent. This battle not only cost them substantial strength but also significant potential territory and valuable Cosmic Crystal Vein Ore. This loss could stagnate their development for thousands or tens of thousands of years!

"Lord Ruler, what would you like with me?" Hilac, the current Clan Leader of the Joraike Family, appeared as a projection before him.

"What would I like with you? You still have the audacity to ask?" He almost couldn't suppress the power radiating from himself, dispersing the star's flames around him. "Hilac, whom exactly did you offend?"