Shadows of the Deep Space
Chapter 331 - 309: Exploding Star (Five in One)_3

Chapter 331: Chapter 309: Exploding Star (Five in One)_3

The Skull Army troops, about to log in, were swallowed up in an instant as the explosion sent out energy waves that surged like tidal waters, spreading outwards in all directions.

Outer space.

Level 5 Battleship "Akank" command room.

The shrill alarm sounded, accompanied by a black warning box.

"Warning: Scanning high-intensity energy reaction!"

"Warning: Anomaly at Anfas Main Star!"

...

Artud reacted instantly, roaring furiously,

"Quick, activate the Energy Barrier at maximum power!"

The subordinates in the room launched the Energy Barrier in sheer panic.

The next second, the tide-like spread of the explosion engulfed all spacecraft outside the Main Star, and even the relatively distant Level 5 Battleship "Akank" was not spared.

...

Inside the central control room of Blood Ridge Fortress.

Legion Commander Aus looked at the Main Star exploding like a sun with a fanatic expression, as if just enjoying a feast.

"Maximum power, activate the Energy Barrier, push through!"

"Yes!"

The subordinates around him responded in unison.

Instantly, the Energy Barrier of Blood Ridge Fortress was activated, directly facing the explosion’s aftermath.

The entire fortress’s Energy Barrier also shook violently before being engulfed in white light.

Minutes later, as the explosion gradually subsided, the whole starry sky was filled with rubble and pulverized dust, along with the wrecks of damaged ships.

However, it was fortunate that the Level 5 Battleship "Akank" had survived.

Command room.

Artud Corps Commander shook his head to clear it and regained his senses.

His forehead’s veins were bulging, and he opened his mouth like a wild beast on the verge of rampage, grinding his teeth as he spoke.

"Immediately tally the casualties."

"Sir, our login troops and the ships outside the Main Star are all done for, even Vice Corps Commander Dalr has lost his signal source."

The operator, trembling all over, stammered out the report.

Artud stood up sharply, casting a devouring gaze at his subordinate.

All his subordinates bowed their heads, none daring to meet his eye.

"Get me connected to Blood Ridge Fortress!"

"Yes!"

The operator hurriedly entered the command.

Soon the communication was established, and Legion Commander Aus’s image appeared on the screen.

Artud, struggling to suppress his murderous intent, questioned Aus.

"Lord Aus, did you already know they were going to blow up the star? Did you deliberately send my people to their deaths?"

"Impudence! Who gave you the courage to question me like this? I kindly gave you the chance to earn merit, and I didn’t expect you to be so useless, not even detecting the enemy’s movements! But your men did not die in vain, their death had value, everything is for the Emperor!"

Aus looked coldly towards Artud.

"You..."

Hearing Aus’s words, Artud’s left hand clenched into a fist, his knuckles cracking.

If it weren’t for the vast difference in their status, he would have already fired back.

He was no fool; this was clearly a trap, and they had deliberately let him step into it.

Now, not only had the Skull Army suffered tremendous losses, but also a Vice Corps Commander had fallen.

"What? Not satisfied?"

Aus’s gaze grew colder.

"I wouldn’t dare!"

Artud eventually suppressed the anger in his heart and replied through gritted teeth.

"Hmph! As if you would dare. Relay my orders to retreat and defend Crimson Country!"

After issuing the command, Aus cut the communication.

At this, Artud’s suppressed anger burst forth as he slammed his fists heavily on the control panel, roaring furiously.

"Bastards!"

...

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Early in the morning.

Su Ming lay asleep in bed.

He had listened to Rhein and the others until three in the morning the day before.

Just then, the door was pushed open again, savagely.

Rhein and the others were jolted awake, staring confusedly at the dormitory entrance.

Entering were none other than Allu and Angel and the other girls.

"Ah, Allu, it’s one thing for you to come in, but why did you bring Angel and the others?"

Rhein and the others were bewildered.

"Stop sleeping, big news, huge news!"

Allu said excitedly.

"Huh? What huge news, has the Imperial Army declared war on us?"

Rhein and the others asked in confusion.

Su Ming too looked curiously at Allu and the others.

"Nah, a great victory for the Neutral Country!"

Allu and the others replied excitedly.

"A great victory for the Neutral Country? Am I hearing this wrong? Wasn’t the United Army of the Neutral Country defeated last night?"

Su Ming asked with a frown, the news didn’t make any sense.

"Yeah, but the thing is the Anfas Empire blew up a star, trapping the Imperial Army!"

Allu and the others quickly explained.

"Oh my! Blew up a star? Seriously, that’s drastic?"

Rhein and the others were astonished.

Hearing this, Su Ming quickly grabbed his phone from the bedside table and logged into Star Cluster Forum to check.

As soon as he entered the forum, he saw a pinned news alert.

"King Fakier makes a heroic decision to explode the Main Star, inflicting heavy damage on the Imperial Army. The latest news we’ve got is that the Imperial Army’s troops have retreated to the Crimson Country region for restructuring."

Su Ming clicked on the news, which included a video of the star explosion.

He watched the video, and seeing the planet explode, he couldn’t help but draw in a breath.

"That’s ruthless."

At this, Rhein and the others also cried out excitedly.

"Haha! Nicely done!"

"Now the Imperial Army’s not so arrogant!"

"Ah, it’s just a pity the power of the explosion was a bit too small. If it had been bigger and taken out that fortress as well, that would have been great!"

...

Listening to Rhein and the others, Su Ming also felt a sense of regret.

If the explosion had been stronger, there really was a chance to take out that fortress.

But the current situation was still not bad; the Imperial Army’s expeditionary force had suffered heavy losses, and the Neutral Country had gained some breathing space.

This was also a great benefit for the Federation, as they no longer had to remain on edge.